From afar, the crystal seemed ordinary at best. It looked like something many had come across before, whether it be a fire element Mana Shard or a Mana Shard soaked in the blood of a nearby fallen beast. Hence, only a few turned their eyes to it when it was revealed on the stage.
And, because it was the last item of a segment with waning interest, everyone hoped Ameena would immediately switch over to the Highlight Showcase and give up on presenting what she did now.
On the other hand, Kieran enjoyed this development. 'I believe this is what separates the players from the NPCs, or should I say the inhabitants of this place. The more I remain here, the more I feel like it's alive in its own way.'
Unlike the denizens of Xenith, players arrived here with nothing, seeking power at all available opportunities. The game system assisted them in acquiring these opportunities by revealing information that some denizens may not necessarily be privy to.
