Looking at the proud expression on Butler Mendez's face, his eyes shining with knowledge and secrets, Wallace couldn't help but feel amazed by his boastfulness.
"But what's the difference between the objects taken to the Kingdom and the ones that melted on their bodies?" Wallace found the courage to ask, his voice fires up with curiosity hidden in it.
With a knowing smile, Butler Mendez leaned in closer, speaking in a hushed voice.
"Well, you see, young Baron sir, if you were to bring those 'objects' to the Kingdom, maybe sixty-five out of one-hundred would turn into beautiful magic crystals when they melt. But if you let the 'object' melt and break down naturally inside the person's body, only ten out of one-hundred would transform. That's why I'm praising her," he pointed towards Ellenair, "for her patience and strength. She has a strong mind, and she showed it when she was younger."
Wallace's eyes widened in shock.
The realization of the girl's incredible accomplishment sank in, leaving him in awe of her resilience that even he is not confident to do so.
It was undeniably impressive, a proof of the hidden powers within human bodies.
Meanwhile, Ellenair stood beside them, unable to find words to express her astonishment.
She realized she made a very big mistake, and the weight of her past mistakes suddenly weighed heavily on her shoulders, regret flooding her thoughts.
"I could have taken them to the Kingdom and brought many valuable objects," she whispered, berating herself for every missed opportunity.
Why had she spent countless days and nights hiding those bodies when a more prosperous path lay before her?
She didn't know about the kingdom, but she should have tried.
Breaking the silence, Wallace spoke with concern in his voice.
"While it's truly remarkable, I'm afraid it won't be enough to gain access to my 'Gaming Dungeon.' You should probably take it back and find someone deserving of its power," he suggested, his brows furrowing with worry.
Wallace knew all too well that something as precious as these objects couldn't be handed over lightly.
There had to be a purpose, a greater cause behind Ellenair's actions.
Maybe it was something, or just a hobby, or someone, and that should be special.
The young girl's eyes met her trembling fingers, her face filled with sadness. "But they all abandoned me..." she whispered, her voice barely audible.
In that moment, her vulnerability touched Wallace's heart, breaking it into a million pieces.
He felt a surge of empathy for this little girl, left behind and alone, carrying the burden of an extraordinary gift.
Still, even if Wallace felt empathy toward her, the expensive nature of the system hung over their conversation.
He needed twenty-five Neutral Magic Crystals to enter his beloved 'Gaming Dungeon,' which seemed like an impossible task.
"Alright," he mumbled.
Shaking his head, he longed to prove to her that he couldn't help due to his lack of power.
"You don't believe me?" Wallace asked with a helpless look.
With a sigh, he gathered her messy bundle of Neutral Magic Crystals in her small hands and placed them into the hologram projector that emerged from his futuristic bracelet.
"I will tell you that I really can't do nothing," Wallace added.
Once the system rejected them, conveying the message that Wallace was powerless in this situation, it would demonstrate to her that he couldn't do anything about it.
However, as soon as the crystals were enveloped by the holographic projection, a piercing sound echoed in his mind.
BEEP! BEEP! BEEP!
BEEP! BEEP! BEEP!
Startled, he focused his attention on the hologram, his eyes widening in disbelief at the message that appeared before him.
[ Ding!
[ Congratulations!
[ This is a significant achievement!
[ You have amazed the dungeon with an unexpected user of Mana from your territory, unaffected by the system's influence too!
[ As a result, you will be generously rewarded! ]
His heart raced as the text unfolded, each word sending shivers down his spine.
"I am generously rewarded?" He mumbled.
Reading it again, the subsequent rewards left him speechless, he could feel that there was a mixture of excitement and apprehension flooding his thoughts. And he can't help it!
[ First reward:
[ Predator vs Aliens Enlightenment Dungeon!
[ In this complex realm, you will gain insight by observing and experiencing the intricacies of the 'Game: Predator vs Aliens' Dungeon.
[ However, the enlightenment depends on the achievement that the user/host/player achieved in the 'Enhancement Dungeon' of the Game: 'Predator vs Alien' ]
A surge of excited dark blood began to pump through his brain, tingling with a lingering sense of unease.
"This…" is the only word Wallace could utter, and that's the only first reward.
[ And now, the host possesses the ability to summon the 'dungeon of enlightenment' of the game: Predator vs Alien' at will! ]
Soon, a toggle bar would emerge on the hologram side and says, [ Place Dungeons? (1) ] This made Wallace not know what words to say, and in the end, he didn't even utter one word.
Yet, the rewards continued, each announcement more tantalizing and attractive than the last.
[ Second Reward:
[ Second Enhancement Dungeon Summon: 'DinoBlade'.
[ Title: DinoBlade: Apex Surge
[ DinoBlade: Apex Surge is an action-packed game set in a prehistoric world where a cataclysmic event has granted extraordinary strength and abilities to herbivores, carnivores, and omnivores alike. Players wield the legendary DinoBlade as a carnivorous dinosaur, navigating treacherous landscapes, engaging in intense battles, and uncovering the secrets behind the Apex Surge. Forge alliances, master swordplay, and shape the destiny of the transformed prehistoric realm. Prepare for an epic adventure in DinoBlade! ]
"A prehistoric swords reptile game?"
Wallace muttered as he stared at the Hologram, showing the thriller of the 'DinoBlade' the more he saw it, the more he felt like he was back home—Planet earth.
[ And now, the host possesses the ability to summon the 'dungeon of enhancement' Game: 'DinoBlade' at will! ]
In Wallace hologram, the toggle became [ Place Dungeons? (2) ] from , [ Place Dungeons? (1) ].
[ Third reward: 'DinoBlade' Enlightenment Dungeon!
[ Within this realm, you will gain insight by observing and experiencing the intricacies of the 'Game: DinoBlade' Dungeon. ]
[ And now, the host possesses the ability to summon the 'dungeon of enlightenment' game: DinoBlade at will! ]
Wallace didn't know what to think anymore; this was too much. However, his problem was still there. He still couldn't play, and all he could do was see these rewards.
His only goal now was to play, so seeing this read broke his heart.
He would never see a vending machine for five years!
Now, as if the guardian angel smiled upon him, a message on his screen showed.
[ Ding!
[ Due to the present of the host getting a Mana User that came from the Territory itself, the host will be given a privilege; the host can now play! ]