Chapter 228: The Holy Grail Can Also Be in Makaimura
Since Cheng Tian had already paid the feeding fees for his servants and combat pets, ammunition resupply fees, and equipment repair fees in advance, he also, under Kelly's watchful eye, invested almost all of his remaining 70,000+ coins into the enhancement machine. After successfully enhancing the Blazing Fire Dragon Scale Armor to +6, the Balford Twin Swords to +4, and the Prince's Greatsword to +5, his funds were almost depleted.
These were four purple-grade pieces of equipment, and among them, the Blazing Fire Dragon Scale Armor was a soul-bound item that could be used in the Main World. Its enhancement cost was higher than that of regular purple-grade equipment. It could only be said that for ordinary players, some equipment they could afford to use, but not to enhance.
For some reason, Cheng Tian always felt that Kelly might have a commission from the enhancement machine, as he was smiling like Anya.
This result clearly did not align with Cheng Tian's original plan.
The Dragon Scale Breastplate had met the standard, but the Twin Swords and Greatsword still needed at least one more +6 enhancement to maximize the effect of the Crimson Chaos Staff.
So, he still needed to earn money.
Cheng Tian could already foresee that the permanent bonus, more powerful than completing a regular main quest, would ignite the passion of some players and empty the wallets of certain individuals or even teams. However, Cheng Tian currently needed some quick money, so he decided to start with the Demon King's Castle in Makaimura.
The Demon King's Castle map in Makaimura could activate an exclusive instance at any time outside of the main storyline trial. Once activated, it would directly continue the saved progress of the previous adventure, meaning entering would take him directly to the second stage—the Ghost Town on the outskirts of the Demon King's Castle.
As an exclusive instance, there would be no interference from other players, and Cheng Tian could invite up to 4 other players to form a team for the adventure.
However, only Cheng Tian, the instance opener, did not need to pay other fees, while everyone else needed to pay to extend their stay in the instance.
Others could forcibly leave the instance without paying, but the cost was that all gains made within the instance during that period would be reclaimed by the space. As the instance opener, Cheng Tian, however, had to defeat the boss of the current stage before he could leave the instance.
Another very important point was that this instance belonged to a bounty-like instance; there was no main quest settlement. Forget about getting skill points or attribute points from it. Of course, Cheng Tian's goal was only one: to make money. Since it was about making money, there was clearly no need to find more people to share the profits with him.
Glancing at his contact list again and finding that Cheng Mouren's avatar was still black, Cheng Tian, after adjusting his inventory, unhesitatingly activated the Demon King's Castle map and entered Makaimura.
[Instance import complete.]
[You, who inherited Arthur's will, have once again intruded into the heavily guarded Demon King's Castle, using this map that can break the Demon King's illusion and mark the correct route to the uppermost floor of the Demon King's Castle.
However, the creatures of the Demon World under the Demon King's command have been warned by the dazzling fireworks released by the Cyclops guarding the outer gate before its death. They will strike with full force at the next human who trespasses into the Demon King's Castle.]
[Instance Blueprint: Makaimura]
[Instance Scene: Ghost Town on the outskirts of the Demon King's Castle]
[Instance Modifiers: Exclusive Instance — No other players will interfere. This is an independent instance belonging only to you and your teammates. Although there is no main quest settlement, you will not be disturbed by any unsettling factors.
Eternal Flame — You, who successfully inherited Arthur's will, have become the sole protagonist of the current instance. You will bear the responsibility originally borne by Arthur within the instance. You will be specifically targeted by the Demon King's army.
Cyclops' Last Ripple — The dazzling fireworks released by the Cyclops before its death successfully warned its fellow monsters nearby. The total number of monsters in the current scene will greatly increase, and there will be continuous monster reinforcements.
Medieval Fantasy — The scene is dominated by cold weapons and mystical magic, restricting the use of technology-side creations.
Authentic — While conforming to the regular instance construction laws, the scene structure and related settings of the blueprint source are highly restored.]
[Instance Difficulty: D+]
[Instance Quest: "Your Kin Died, Now You Should Follow" — Kill the twin bosses guarding Ghost Town, "Twin Cyclops." Quest Reward — None.]
[Your title "I Am Not Karl" takes effect. You randomly obtain 1 "Red Shock Orb" that can only exist and be effective within the current instance.]
[Your plot-limited equipment "Arthur's Proof" reactivates. You are considered to have regained the original protagonist template — "Knight / Arthur."]
[Your extra skill "The Holy Grail Guides the Way Ahead" is active —]
[Detection shows a high degree of compatibility between the skill's blueprint source and the "Makaimura" worldview —]
Cheng Tian, who was still in the black screen state of instance teleportation, suddenly trembled, and then a soft light emanated from his chest.
A Holy Grail-like form, solidifying from nothingness, quickly materialized on Cheng Tian's chest, and then disappeared into the darkness one step ahead of Cheng Tian.
[Holy Grail! Manifest!]
[The Holy Grail will guide your way forward!]
["Makaimura" Exclusive Instance New Instance Modifier — Holy Grail Projection]
[Holy Grail Projection — The human world, which had been completely enveloped by the darkness of the Demon World and the Demon King's great hand, was torn open by an external force, allowing a glimmer of the Holy Grail's radiance, though only a trace, yet representing hope, to shine into the world, letting humanity know that this world can still be saved;
Although merely a projection, the Holy Grail, still possessing some of its original power, continues to hold an unparalleled strong attraction for certain individuals who yearn for and covet the Holy Grail. Its existence may attract some unwilling souls from other blueprint instances who possess attributes related to "craving the Holy Grail" or "Knight" or both. These souls will be temporarily granted temporary life by the Holy Grail Projection and may become a new living force for the human side in opposing the Demon King's side.]
[Side Quest / Holy Grail Mission: Find outsiders who came in pursuit of the Holy Grail and persuade them to join the fight against the Demon King, 0 / 1. Upon completion, you, your servants, and combat mounts gain Mana Regeneration +5. (Mana recovery rate: +5 MP per minute)
Find 1 Easter Egg item, 0 / 1. Depending on the rarity of the Easter Egg item you submit, the recycling price of your spatial items will increase to varying degrees.]
Through the space's teleportation, Cheng Mouren, now on solid ground, appeared on the outermost edge of Ghost Town.
As far as the eye could see, there were various bizarre floating buildings that seemed to defy the laws of physics, a scene usually only found in "My World."
But Cheng Tian's attention was not on the scene, but on the long string of various prompts that had just popped up.
The activation of "I Am Not Karl" gave him a Red Shock Orb, which greatly helped his money-making plan. Originally, he had only intended to focus on money bags and knight armor, but now, monsters themselves were also incorporated into his money-making scheme.
However, compared to the Shock Orb, his extra skill, Holy Grail Mission, actually added a related modifier to Makaimura, which was truly unexpected.
But if you say it can attract some people who crave the Holy Grail... then that number might be a bit too large.