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Bonus (1/1)
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Chapter 124: The Spatial Dragon Ring Ascends to Divine Grade! Speed Stat Breaks One Million!
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"This..."
Seito blinked in surprise. What was with the look in this little girl's eyes? Could it be...
He struck an elegant pose and smiled. As expected! My charm transcends species! It was a terrifying power to behold.
"Alright, Yuki, don't get too excited. Mother needs to talk business with the Elder," Mia Snow said, looking helpless. Since her rescue, Yuki had been incredibly withdrawn, but she didn't seem to reject Seito at all. Finally, some progress, she thought. It hasn't been easy.
"Mm-hm!" Yuki nodded her tiny head and sat down obediently.
"Please, have a seat, Elder," Mia Snow invited with grace.
"Thank you, Queen," Seito replied, matching her elegance. If she was going to be formal, he wasn't about to be outdone. Once seated, he cut straight to the point.
"Queen, I have unified the Far North on the 30th Floor. Your tribe is welcome to relocate there at any time. The environment is perfectly suited for the Snow Maidens."
"Oh? The Far North?" Mia Snow paused.
She had been to the 30th Floor—the "Endless Continent"—and knew the layout.
It was a floor dominated by massive empires where various races like beast-kin, elves, and spirits coexisted. "You didn't encounter the local Snow Maiden tribes there?"
"I didn't," Seito shook his head.
"I see. I will lead a portion of our tribe to the 30th Floor, but some must remain here to stand guard. If we all leave, the 17th Floor will be overrun by Frost Giants. Without us to keep them in check, they would multiply until the entire floor becomes a monster's playground, and there would be no more safe zones."
Seito realized the weight of her responsibility. A world without safe zones... it sounded a lot like the 51st Floor.
"Understood. I'll head back first. When you arrive on the 30th Floor, look for an adventurer named Haruno," Seito said, standing up to leave. "Goodbye, Princess Yuki~"
Snezhnaya Territory, 30th Floor.
Back at the Lord's Mansion, Seito addressed his gathered Executives. "Let's go! To the 51st Floor!"
The group teleported instantly.
The Safe Zone, 50th Floor.
Upon arrival, Seito instructed, "Everyone, grab onto me."
Sora and Amou placed their hands on his shoulders. Maple and Sally gripped his coat. Shiro and Kanade took his hands, while Ako pressed her palms against his back. Without a second's delay, Seito used Spatial Movement.
They arrived at the entrance of the Boss Labyrinth. Looking at the hundred-meter-tall gates, the newcomers were struck by the sheer scale of the place.
"Once we're inside, those who can fly will carry those who can't. Stay absolutely silent," Seito warned. Since Haruno and Mrs. Minami had stayed behind to manage the territory, only Amou and Ako needed a lift.
Seito pulled out his Cloaking Orb, hoisted Amou onto his back, and picked up Shiro. Maple and Sally took charge of Ako. They slipped into the labyrinth.
The 51st Floor.
Once they cleared the labyrinth, Sally let out a long breath as her feet touched the ground. "Now I get why we had to be quiet. A boss with ten billion HP... the pressure was insane!"
"It wasn't that bad," Seito replied, turning to Maple. "Maple, this floor is perfect for grinding your defense. We'll search for clues while we buff our stats."
"Got it!" Maple chirped.
With the two of them leading the way, the journey was much smoother. An hour later, Maple looked at her updated stats with glee.
"Hehe! After my defense hit 100,000, I got a specialization bonus. My total defense is now 200,000!"
Her gear, especially the Hydra Set, was now providing terrifying multipliers.
As for Seito, while his speed gains were modest this time, his Divine Power was surging. His total had surpassed 200 points. But the real prize was his ring.
[Spatial Dragon Ring (Divine Grade)]
[Effect 1: Increases Speed by 5000%]
[Set Effect (2/5): Spatial Deprivation. Slaying a target with this blade allows the user to absorb the target's speed via spatial power. If the target possesses Divine Power, it will be prioritized for absorption.]
[Evolution: Unlocks at Level 100]
A 5000% speed multiplier. Seito couldn't even fathom how ridiculous his movement was becoming. But he knew one thing for certain: his speed had officially shattered the one-million mark.
A system prompt echoed in his mind:
[Congratulations! Your Speed stat has reached 1,000,000. You have earned a Specialization Achievement: Base Speed increased by 50,000 points!]
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