[ Apatible bloodline source has been detected! Do you wish to absorb and fuse? ]
Despite being both confused and surprised by the fact that I received a reward, these emotions were only washed away after I caught sight of what was in the box.
Just as it fell into my hands, not only did I receive a notification from the system, but the box''s lid was also slightly raised, showing me a mesmerizing sight.
Inside the box, a small pile of gemstones that could be almost directly treated as jewels without the need of additional processing stole my gaze, two beautiful yet opposing colors mixed within it, giving it a higher level of charm.
The gemstones were of irregr shape, seemingly made of twoyers, the outeryer was a shade of deep blood-red, while the inneryer that could also be called the core was a strong green that blended into the outeryer.
''This is a first…''
However, its charm and colors weren''t the reason for my focus on it, appreciating jewels wasn''t a hobby of mine who was half-poor. It was something else that attracted me to it, something that was deep within me…
It was a strange new feeling, but it also wasn''t hard to interpret as a simple ''want'', it didn''t feel as strong as what people would describe as addiction. In a more simplified way, it gave me the feeling of ''I should get hold of it if possible''.
Naturally, it didn''t take long for me to understand the reason behind this, especially with the help of the system notification. This was obviously the desire of my own bloodline to reach sublimation and ascendance. After all, this gemstone was literally named a ''bloodline source''!
''This should be the bloodline crystals they spoke of before.''
Now that I had experienced it myself, I understood the excitement of the two guides who brought me here before. These crystals were undoubtedly rted to the Green Dragon who was the source of their bloodline. At this point, if it wasn''t for the fact that I always liked to have more than one possibility in mind, I would have closed the case of the hidden dragon with the conclusion being that it was none other than the Green Dragon itself.
''Let''s try it outter.''
Although I felt a great need to immediately absorb the bloodline crystals and find out their effect, I refused the system''s suggestion for now. After all, the discussion that would decide the Fire Domain''s fate was still ongoing.
"?I will ept your gift, but you needn''t worry anyway, whether there is a reward in the end or not, I will see this through as long as God wills it."
I couldn''t deny my desire for more of these crystals even though I didn''t know their effect yet, but my reasons for fighting the demons didn''t change.
''Still, a little bonus is good for motivation.''
"Very good, you never fail to surprise. Regardless of how our predicament ends, it has been nice knowing someone like you. Hahaha…"
The Great Elder''s voice softened a bit as he spoke in what seemed to be a sincere tone. Even with my doubtful nature, I just epted his praise which felt even more sincere with the help of bloodline familiarity.
I scratched my head as he returned to his spot, but in the end, I didn''t decide to continue this part of the conversation. As a semi-anti-social, I dreaded both the awkwardness and the cringe that is toe…
"Ahem… In any case, considering what you observed, we can only estimate that the day the demonsunch their attack is soon, but we can''t confirm an exact date. As such, the only course of action left is to prepare for war. If you still have contact with other ns that stand by your side, it''s time to alert them for the final stand."
Although it was likely that the Dragon n Leader had already considered this, it was also likely that he was still hesitating on starting the final phase and announcing full war preparations.
"...I see, I shall trust your judgment. We already started preparing, but we will increase the speed and ry this information to our few allies if you think they are going to act that quickly. As for..."
The Dragon n Leader gave a heavy nod before looking in my direction, it was apparent that he wanted to ask what I nned to do for the time being.
"That would be for the best, I will also trust that you do your best to meet the enemy. As for me, I n to do some sweeping to celebrate my return…"
"Sweeping…?"
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''Finally alone.''
After briefly discussing my ns with the Dragon n Leader as well as previewing their own n, I was guided to a small house that was close to the hall that the n leader and the great elder stayed in.
Fully opening the lid of the box that the Great Elder handed to me, I picked up one of the bloodline crystals with anticipation...
[ Apatible bloodline source has been detected! Do you wish to absorb and fuse? ]
''Yes.''
As soon as my answer was given, a peculiar change took ce within the crystal itself, the deep green that was contained within theyer of red rippled as if it was alive, prating through the outeryer with all its might before seeping out of the crystal and crawling into my hand…
''The trend of strangeness continues…''
As fascinating as the living green liquid was, it was still strange to see, but these idle thoughts were banished by the time it fully passed through my skin. A refreshing feeling reced everything else, the feeling wasfortable enough that I lied down on the bed to amplify thefort!
''It''s like taking a really good… shower?''
As rxation overcame me, I felt the mental fatigue that I had umted from browsing the demon''s memory sweeping in, pushing me to ept the urge to sleep. It wasn''t like I couldn''t suppress it, but I just decided to let go since I already intended to sleep before I proceeded with my part of the n.
[ Compatible bloodline essence has been absorbed! Fusion is in process… ]
[ Fusion progress… ]
[ As your bloodline… your physical qualities have been... ]
However, a few system notifications wandered into my head before I lost myself to sleep....