Chapter 90: - The Lone Survivor of a Forgone Era
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Faced with the choice of battling an unknown guardian beast or spending 1,000 Courage Points to unlock a Mystery Chest, Broken found himself deep in contemtion.
"If I go for the first option," he mused, "I''ll likely face monsters with a minimum level of 150, as this domain is meant for yers at that level or higher. On the flip side, if I choose the second option, I risk losing my Courage Points and potentially being expelled from the domain."
He stood in silence for a moment before stepping back carefully and sitting cross-legged before the two stones. "Both options demand bravery and resilience," he reflected aloud, "but the second option seems like a gamble. I have no clue what''s in the mystery chest- could be anything from treasures to more monsters."
He carefully analyzed the situation, searching for any possible advantages he could leverage with his current resources and abilities. "Might the Bountiful Harvest affect this Mystery Chest?" he wondered aloud.
[Bountiful Harvest (Passive Skill)]
[Grants the user bonus rewards from defeating his opponents, increasing the likelihood of obtaining rare rewards or even doubling them.]
[A high probability of raising the reward grade by one level.]
[A small probability of raising the reward grade by two levels.]
[A minuscule probability of getting the reward twice.]
"Bountiful Harvest primarily mentions rewards from ying monsters," he pondered, "but I also have a Luck stat that might provide extra benefits."
After pondering for some time, he finally stood up and drew his sword, feeling confident in his decision.
"I''m more terrified of the second option than the first-ironically." With that, he surged forward and struck the second boulder with his de.
The rock shattered instantly, revealing a wooden chest adorned with golden carvings. He grinned and approached the chest, heart pounding. As the lid creaked open, he held his breath.
[You decided to go with the second option, costing you 1,000 Courage Points.]
As the chest opened, a string of objects shot out and flew directly toward him.
[You earned 500 Courage Points.]
[You earned 200 Courage Points.]
[You earned 500 Courage Points.]
[You earned 200 Courage Points.]
[You received 1/10 of the Lone Survivor of a Forgone Era tale sheet]
[The first obstacle has been conquered.]
[Your Courage Points have been doubled as a reward.]
[Name: Broken]
[Courage Points: 2,800]
Broken couldn''t help but smile when he realized his gamble had paid off. The rewards from the Mystery Chest offered a glimmer of hope, giving him a sense of satisfaction despite knowing that this was merely the beginning of a muchrger challenge.
"The first option might have been unpredictable and grueling, but fighting monsters is a risk I can anticipate," he thought. "Meanwhile, the second option felt more like a trap, yet it seems my choice has paid off handsomely this time." He exhaled a sigh of relief, d that the oue aligned with his expectations.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
Among the items in the chest, he noticed an old, weathered piece of paper with writing on it.
[1/10 - The Lone Survivor of a Forgone Era]
[She was the hope. The chosen one.]
"What is this?" Broken murmured, reading the message slowly. "The Lone Survivor of a Forgone Era?"
The game Immortal Legacy is known for its vast, intricate timeline, spanning thousands of years leading up to its release, allowing yers to step into a world rich with history. Thisplex narrative is made possible by advanced AI technology that simtes centuries of history within a much shorter time frame.
Crossing his arms, he pondered aloud, "I wonder if this is linked to the game''s lore. Given that this is a high-level domain, it''s likely connected to the main plot."
Yunatea, the world of Immortal Legacy, is filled with countless stories and legends, with each ce, faction, and race having its own unique saga. From the six continents to the sprawling empires, various races, and numerous deities, the lore is vast and intricate. Only those who dedicate themselves to the study of Yunatea''s lore can hope to remember it all.
"She was the hope and the chosen one?" Broken frowned, contemting the message''s meaning. "Could this be about Princess Alora? It seems unlikely. Given the title, ''Forgone Era,'' Princess Alora seems too young to be involved in such ancient lore."
His mind raced with possibilities, but one thing was certain: the mystery was far from solved.
He carefully ced all the newly acquired items into his Inventory, nning to discuss them with Freya once he logged out. Freya seemed to know more about the game than he did. Additionally, he realized that in order to fully grasp the storyline, which appeared to be divided into ten parts, he would need toplete all ten challenges to see the full picture.
"Alright, let''s head to the next ind," he dered, making his way to the edge of the floating isle. A powerful gust of wind caused the bridge connecting this ind to the next to sway violently.
He gulped, contemting the potential fall if he were to misstep. With a grave expression, he looked down. Despite knowing it was a game, it felt real to him, and the peril was palpable. The realism of the game made such experiences thoroughly challenging, and the fragile- looking, swaying wooden bridge heightened the sense of danger. If he slipped, he would definitely fall!
"If I fall, I surely won''t be able toplete this domain, right?" he thought apprehensively. "Master..." A voice broke his concentration. He turned to see Polly appear nearby.
"Polly?"
"I heard your call. Did you need something, Master?"
"I didn''t summon you, did I?" Broken responded, surprise tinging his voice.
As he eyed Polly, an idea took shape. His gaze shifted to the long, precarious bridge, shrouded
in clouds, stretching at least twice the length of a football field.
"Can you help me cross this bridge?" he asked, hoping to entrust the task to Polly, who was
far more agile.
Polly immediately transformed into arger form. "Master, I can do this."
Broken quickly got onto Polly''s back. "Alright, Polly, make sure we get to the next ind safely. It''s really important for us toplete this challenge, okay?"
"Yes, Master."
The transformed three-tailed fox bounded towards the wooden bridge with a determined thud. Clinging tightly to her, Broken kept his eyes open, disying his courage. Polly leaped across the bridge with impressive agility, navigating over the gaps and cracks. The wind whipped around them, causing the bridge to sway and creak under the strain, yet
she pressed on without faltering.
Polly''s presence really gave him an incredible advantage, as crossing the bridge turned out to be no easy task. The bridge swayed wildly, especially when they reached the middle, but Polly dashed forward even as strong winds tossed the bridge around, nearly flipping it over. Broken held on tightly to Polly as the three-tailed fox sped across.
Even though the journey took less than a minute, it felt much longer. In under a minute, they reached the end of the bridge. As Broken stepped onto the ind, a message appeared before
his eyes, surprising him.
[The second challenge has been conquered.]
"What?!" he eximed in disbelief. "Are you sure?!"