Extra Rewards (S-rank):
Void Crystals ×15,000, Void Source Stones ×10,000, Territorial Building [Well], Territorial Building [Toilet], Territorial Building [Arrow Tower], Equipment [Alloy Armor].
This battle ended quite well!
After all, Lucian wasn't dealing with a proper army but rather a wave of monsters.
This meant the enemies he faced weren't overly complex.
After some thought, Lucian turned and ordered.
"Everyone, head down to collect the treasure chests!"
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
The Great Qin warriors immediately leaped down, while the Moon Palace girls responded softly, each descending lightly to start collecting treasure chests.
The battlefield was a mess, with blood, shattered corpses, and metallic debris scattered everywhere.
But soon, everything was devoured by the void, leaving behind only the "Slaughter Chests."
"Master, why don't you let me help?"
Jia Yingchun, blushing, held Lucian's arm timidly. She had been watching all along and couldn't help feeling guilty.
Even someone as high-ranking as Lucian himself, who should have been reclining in comfort, was fully engaged in commanding the battle!
"Don't worry about it, you being here is enough."
Lucian smiled.
Jia Yingchun, still puzzled, blinked her watery eyes in confusion. After a moment of hesitation, she meekly replied.
"Yes, Master."
Meanwhile, Lin Daiyu and Qin Keqing returned.
Lin Daiyu was covered in blood and looked quite disheveled.
Though she usually loved looking elegant, she was no stranger to battle. However, now that it was over, her discomfort was palpable.
"Master, this servant will go clean up first," she said respectfully.
Lucian nodded, signaling her to leave.
Though Qin Keqing wasn't as messy, she was slightly sweaty after the prolonged fight and wanted to wash up as well.
Naturally, Lucian didn't refuse.
Seeing the familiar sisters disappear from sight, Jia Yingchun looked at Lucian nervously and whispered,
"Master, Yingchun also…"
"Go on."
Lucian chuckled, giving her a gentle pat on the back. Jia Yingchun trembled slightly, nodded shyly, and quickly followed the other two.
Watching the three beauties leave, Lucian shook his head and began sorting the spoils.
The Void Crystals and Void Source Stones were swiftly gathered.
Lucian placed the [Well] next to several [Moon Wells].
Sure enough, a small "+" symbol transformed it into a [Moon Well]!
As for the [Toilet], the territory previously only had one. This often resulted in long lines, much to the girls' embarrassment.
Now, with the addition of another [Toilet], this "urgent issue" was finally resolved.
Lucian placed it next to the [Rose Whisper], an aromatic toilet that always made the girls feel strange.
[Toilet] (+)
A moment later, a multicolored light enveloped the small structure, transforming it.
When the light faded, what appeared was not a second [Rose Whisper] but a larger building.
[Public Restroom]
Type: Sanitary Facility
Level: 1 (0/200)
Capacity: 10
Stock: 10/10
Description: Automatically cleans itself daily, consuming 1 stock.
"No special attributes, huh?"
Lucian showed a hint of disappointment.
While he had mixed feelings about the [Rose Whisper], its unique properties had proved incredibly useful.
Still, a capacity of 10 was better than nothing.
"At least no one has to queue anymore!"
Shaking his head, he turned to the [Arrow Tower], placing it on an open area.
Once again, colorful light shot forth, enveloping the structure.
When the light faded, Lucian's eyes widened at what he saw.
A missile silo?
Before him stood a sleek, white building exuding a modern technological vibe.
Its semi-elliptical design featured a central platform holding a white missile resembling those fired by the previous mechanical tank boss.
[Missile Tower]
Type: Defense Tower
Level: 1 (0/500)
Function: Missile Strike (Level 1)
Range: 5000 meters
Stock: 1/1
Cooldown: 60 minutes
Description: Truth is revealed within the missile's blast radius.
"A technological weapon, reimagined as a game mechanic."
Lucian's eyes flickered.
Judging by the upgrade costs, this [Missile Tower] likely packed quite a punch.
And with such a long range, it was undoubtedly useful.
Though modern technology typically had wide-reaching effects, this tower's focus on precise strikes made it all the more valuable.
After some thought, Lucian immediately upgraded the [Missile Tower] to level 8.
Finally, Lucian examined the boss's dropped equipment.
[Alloy Armor]
Type: Heavy Armor
Level: 15
Quality: Golden Legendary
Attributes:
Armor: +150
Physique: +75, Spirit: -10
Passive: -10% physical impact damage
Requirement: Physique ≥ 200
Description: Incredible strength paired with unparalleled defense—but at the cost of a little intellect.
"Perfect!"
Lucian instantly knew who to give this to.
With the battle over, Lucian equipped Lin Daiyu with the [Alloy Armor].
Though the bulky design resembled a partial exoskeleton soldier's suit and was quite unflattering, its effects could be activated simply by storing it in her inventory.
This spared Lin Daiyu the indignity of wearing it outright, much to her relief.
Lastly, Lucian approached Jia Yingchun for help with opening treasure chests.
Reluctant but obedient, Jia Yingchun mustered all her courage and began the task.
Thanks to her extraordinary luck of +12, the results were astonishing:
Out of over 7,000 chests, she unearthed over 23,000 Void Crystals, 19,000 Void Source Stones, and a vast array of supplies such as food, beverages, and clothing.
As for special rewards, there were 31 pieces of equipment—most at level 15—including 20 commons, 5 greens, 3 blues, and only 3 pieces deemed junk.
Though these weren't very impressive compared to previous boss drops, they still served a purpose.
After distributing the equipment, Lucian turned his attention back to upgrading his forces.
First, he raised Lin Daiyu and Qin Keqing to level 8, along with their skills.
Then, he advanced the territory to level 9 and upgraded several defense towers.
It was a productive day, and with the 21st wave behind him, Lucian's territory grew ever stronger.