When the wall returned to its original state, the mysterious stranger turned on the lights and the room began to brighten. Luna began to examine her surroundings. Her eyes were filled with curiosity, but suddenly she fell to the floor. Her legs had finally given out. Luna took a deep breath and lay down on her back on the cold floor.
"Do you think it's appropriate to sleep so comfortably with a stranger next to you?"
Luna took her eyes off the ceiling and looked at the stranger who had brought her here.
Her green hair hung down her back. Despite everything she had been through, she looked radiant and clean. Her eyes had the depth of someone who had lived through a lot, but at the same time, they shone with hope... She was wearing a linen shirt. The longer part was tucked into her simple pants, while the shorter part hung out. She had a beautiful and pleasant face.
Luna blushed slightly, despite herself. She didn't get up, but spoke from where she lay:
"If you wanted to kill me, you wouldn't have saved me... And I know you. You must be Amelia, Ethan's sister."
Amelia smiled slightly and moved away from the wall to sit on a chair.
"You're right. I might be able to survive on my own, but there are many things I need help with. You have a few more rubies than I do, and you're a powerful sorcerer,"
Amelia replied.
"I'm curious about what you did to save me there and how the Morvaks didn't see us. I have a few guesses, but I'd like to hear it from you."
"I just have a skill for hiding. And let me tell you without you asking, the wall is a hologram. I made it with an artifact that has the power of invisibility."
Luna didn't give an answer that showed she understood everything.
There were no classes or enhancements for weapons and armor; there were many artifacts that made survival easier, and they really worked. These artifacts were divided into five classes:
1. Stealth
2. Combat Support
3. Defense
4. Exploration and Investigation
5. And the most dangerous ones: Godly Items
Rare items of unknown origin, said to belong to a god according to legend...
"Are you hungry?" Amelia asked.
"Yes, very."
Luna tried to stand up. The room was large enough to fit two buses. Inside were a bed, a dining table, a chair, and a wardrobe. At first, she hadn't noticed due to exhaustion, but now, looking closely, she saw that everything was in its place and more than sufficient for someone to live in. She turned to Amelia with a puzzled expression:
"Did you do this, or was it already like this?"
"I did it. The city is completely overrun with Morvak hordes. While the immortal Morvaks lie in wait in the city, I have no plans to leave here. One month... I will survive here for one month, and then, when the immortals retreat, I will escape the city.
You can stay with me if you want, or you can go alone. The choice is yours."
As Amelia spoke, she placed the food on the table. Luna looked first at Amelia, then at the food.
A long, guttural sound rose from her stomach.
"Gruuuuuuu!"
Luna covered her stomach with her hand, her face bright red.
"We can eat together. I have enough provisions."
Luna sat down at the dining table with a grateful look and began eating with great appetite.
Even people with superpowers needed to eat or take special medications to maintain their energy. Only the immortal were free from such needs. Most human traits were lost in them; only thought and emotion remained.
Luna kept shoveling food into her mouth without stopping. In the process, she had forgotten all the manners expected of a lady. In a life between death and life, the only thing that mattered was survival. The rest was just a story... or the thoughts of fools.
After watching Luna for a while, Amelia also began eating silently.
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Jin and the others sat in a circle, silently looking at each other. Arthur appeared calm and composed. He waited for a moment, then began to speak:
"Today, we will go to the place where everyone scattered to find Luna and bring her back. This is a dangerous mission; the slightest mistake could cost us all our lives. We will reorganize the team, and everyone will defend their assigned area by following the tasks given to them.
First, Adam... How many monsters can you summon? And how long does your mana last?"
After saying these words, Arthur turned to Adam. Although they had fought together before, he had not fully understood his abilities. They hadn't fought together very often anyway.
Adam placed his hand on his chin and thought for a moment.
"Five mid-level monsters and five hours. Of course, this assumes it's not an extremely exhausting battle. If it's more intense, I can only last two hours."
After a brief pause, he added.
"My limit is six hours."
Arthur nodded and fell into thought. He didn't say anything for a few minutes. Finally, he shared his plan with the others:
"Jin and I will be at the front. The two of us will do everything we can to stop any threats coming from the front.
Emma, you'll stay behind us. You know what to do.
Adam and Ahri, you'll stay at the back. You'll protect Emma and fend off any threats coming from behind. If necessary, provide support to us as well.
Adam, send one of the monsters you summoned to be 100 meters ahead of us. If you notice any threats, report them to me immediately.
Everyone, get ready. We're leaving in ten minutes."
Everyone nodded and quietly began gathering their belongings. Arthur stood up to put out the fire.
Jin went to the corner and opened the store panel. He had 155 rubies in his hand. He wanted to put them in the store, but he didn't know how. He began to carefully examine the panel and finally understood how it worked.
He realized that all he had to do was think. Suddenly, a black box appeared before his eyes—one that only he could see. He looked around. The others hadn't seen the box—it was truly only for him.
He took all the rubies out of his dimensional bag and placed them in the black box.
[YAKUT AMOUNT: 155]
[AZURE SWORD PURCHASED.]
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NAME: AZURE (✭✭✭)
WEAPON TYPE: SWORD
DESCRIPTION: The last remnant of a commander who died in battle under the blue sky.
ABILITY: When mana is transferred to the sword, it emits a blue flame and inflicts physical damage on enemies.
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Jin carefully examined the sword's information. A brief smile appeared on his face, but his expression quickly changed.
"How do I obtain this weapon?"
Confused by this thought, he fiddled with the system window but couldn't find any options like "take" or "use."
"Did I get scammed?" he thought to himself, closing the window with a mix of frustration and disappointment. But at that moment, a familiar notification sound echoed in his head:
"Ping."
[INVENTORY OPENED]
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INVENTORY (1/10)
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- AZURE SWORD
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Jin excitedly examined the inventory.
"This is amazing... I don't have to carry a bag anymore. I can keep my belongings with me whenever I want. This feature resembles the inventories used by immortals, but... the storage space is very limited."
He was excited, but not entirely happy. He could only store 9 more items. This meant only 9 rubies or items.
With the remaining 24 rubies, he purchased:
-7 magical lanterns
-5 water flasks (each holding 1 liter of water)
-5 loaves of bread
He purchased these items and placed them on the ground along with the Azure Sword. He then attempted to store the remaining rubies in his inventory. However, there was a limitation. He then tried a different method: he considered absorbing the extra rubies.
He placed 10 of them and checked.
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INVENTORY (1/10)
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- Low-Level Ruby ×10
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He narrowed his eyes in pleasant surprise. He had finally understood the system: items could be added to the inventory based on their type; the quantity was aggregated within that type. Thus, he was able to add all the remaining rubies to the same row.
Jin carefully took the Azure Sword in his hand. He slowly turned the sword, examining every detail. The hilt was very different from an ordinary weapon; it had complex and unknown patterns on it. It was as if they were mysterious symbols of an ancient language, or remnants of an ancient spell... The entire hilt was covered in a vibrant and captivating Azure blue, as deep and vivid as the night sky. This color gave the sword a mystical aura, whispering that it was no ordinary weapon.
Jin estimated the sword's length: approximately 110-120 centimeters. It had a long and impressive form. The sharp edge of the sword shimmered in icy blue tones, as if reflecting the cold, blue glow of a flame. The rest of the blade was the natural color of metal; matte yet sturdy to the touch. The surface of the sword was expertly crafted and smooth, but its sharp edge made it both elegant and deadly.
The grip was surprisingly comfortable. The center of gravity was so well-balanced that even when he first held the sword, it felt as though he had been fighting with it for years. He swung it lightly a few times; the silent rustle it made as it cut through the air once again conveyed its elegance and deadly power. Every movement revealed how well-honed the blade was and the craftsmanship of its construction.
As Jin tried to get accustomed to this unique weapon, he felt the stares of those around him. Others had begun to notice the sword in Jin's hand. Their faces showed both astonishment and a hint of suspicion, for the presence of this weapon was unexpected.
The man approached Jin. There was curiosity and a hint of wonder in his eyes. He broke the silence:
"I thought you didn't have a sword."
Jin smiled slightly and replied:
"Me too.