"No need to fret. I'm only lending these to you. You can return them after the competition or pay me back later."
Hearing this, they heaved a sigh of relief, happily accepting the items he provided.
Whether they won or lost a place in the cosmic competition, they were confident they could repay the items.
At worst, they could work for Nash for the rest of their lives.
After handing out everything and offering some advice, Nash dismissed them to prepare for the start of the cosmic competition.
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The next day, opening his eyes after deep meditation, Nash headed toward the virtual pod.
"This device is really mysterious…" Nash thought as he stepped inside.
The virtual pod, or any virtual access device, could magically scan not only his image but all external items he carried.
Even his storage ring could be virtualized, along with the items inside.
In the past, he didn't understand the reason for such a powerful ability and took it for granted.
