The four successfully refined the attribute stones. Aside from receiving a notification, they didn't notice any immediate changes in their bodies.
"Boss, I'm going to log off for a bit," Ritchie said, eager to verify the effects in the real world.
"Wait," John stopped him, his tone serious. "This is a big deal. You must not tell anyone about it."
Ritchie frowned and asked, "Not even the higher-ups?"
John nodded firmly, his expression grave. "Don't mention this to anyone, no matter who they are."
Ritchie fell silent. This conflicted with the principles he had been taught since childhood.
However, considering John's methods, and the care he had shown—like giving him the Diamond Giant Shield artifact and now the Attribute Fusion Stone—Ritchie fully trusted John.
After a moment, Ritchie nodded solemnly. "Don't worry, Boss. I won't tell a soul."
With that, he logged off.
