Chapter 332: Dimensional Necklace, Imperial Crown

Chapter 332: Chapter 332: Dimensional Necklace, Imperial Crown

Seraphina Sullivan brought Sean Chandler and her newly-minted "sister," Flora Sullivan, back to the safe zone.

Along the way, Flora Sullivan showed great interest in everything she saw.

Seeing the buildings damaged by hail, the bustling crowds, and even the snowflakes drifting down from the sky, she couldn’t help but gasp in quiet amazement.

She looked every bit the part of a young girl who had just escaped a den of monsters, full of curiosity about the world. Her acting was completely natural.

Back near the RV, when Freya Lynn saw her older sister Crystal Lynn return safely, she finally couldn’t hold back and threw herself into her sister’s arms, crying her heart out and releasing all her pent-up fear and worry.

Crystal Lynn, her own eyes red, hugged her younger sister tightly.

The scene was quite heartwarming.

After briefly comforting the Lynn Sisters, Seraphina Sullivan eagerly took Sean Chandler and Flora Sullivan into the Scavenger’s Farm Space.

This was her first time entering after the Space had been upgraded, and the Effect of the Long Upgrade Card was even more astonishing.

The Space was now four times larger than before.

Inside the Space, Jordan Quade was still passed out in a corner like a dead dog.

Seraphina Sullivan walked over and kicked him unceremoniously.

She activated [Item Identification], which instantly locked onto an ancient-looking silver chain with a dark gemstone inset around Jordan Quade’s neck.

[Dimensional Pendant Chain]

[Effect: Contains a stable subspace of about one cubic meter, which can be used to store non-living items. Access requires contact and infusion of spiritual power.]

’He really does have a spatial item.’

She didn’t rush to open it. Instead, she waited for Jordan Quade’s unconsciousness to fade, allowing him to regain a sliver of awareness.

Then, before Jordan Quade could fully awaken, Seraphina Sullivan directly activated her Skill—[Sweet Fragrance]!

A pink mist with a cloyingly sweet scent enveloped Jordan Quade.

He groggily inhaled it, and his eyes instantly became vacant and hazy. A bizarre, euphoric sense of pleasure even appeared on his face.

"It’s about time you tried a taste of being Controlled. How does it feel?"

Jordan Quade: "I feel... light... wonderful... very obedient..."

Seraphina Sullivan: ...

"Take everything out of your Space Necklace," Seraphina Sullivan commanded.

Completely under the Control of [Sweet Fragrance], Jordan Quade didn’t hesitate for a moment.

He obediently took the necklace, gathered what little spiritual power he had left, and dumped out everything from the Dimensional Space in one go.

CLATTER—

A hodgepodge of items appeared on the ground: a few sets of spare clothes, some gold bars and jewelry, several bottles of unknown liquid, some papers and documents, a few scattered weapons... and, a number of oddly shaped "special toys" of unknown material.

A leather whip with metal barbs, and several indescribable rubber objects.

Seraphina Sullivan’s gaze was instantly drawn to those "toys."

The corner of her mouth twitched uncontrollably a few times, and her eye started to twitch as well.

Seraphina Sullivan bent down and, with extreme disgust, pinched the most conspicuous rubber object between two fingers, lifting it up to her eyes.

She glanced at the whip on the ground, then finally looked at the dazed and vacant Jordan Quade, and asked the million-dollar question:

"Hehehe... ’Emperor’ Jordan, you little... you really play dirty, don’t you? A whip, and this thing too... Your ’imperial lifestyle’ is quite ’rich and colorful,’ eh?"

Seraphina Sullivan disgustedly tossed the object in her hand back into the pile of "trash."

She ordered Tubbs, who was beside her, "Tubbs, burn this filthy stuff, and those clothes too! Burn them to a crisp!"

What an eyesore.

"KOKO-DA!" Tubbs excitedly spat out a small burst of Flame.

It ignited and destroyed the "special items" and suspicious clothing, filling the air with the strange stench of burning plastic and leather.

After getting rid of the eye-polluting items, Seraphina Sullivan finally turned her attention to the remaining things on the ground that might have some value.

She crouched down and began to inspect them carefully.

It seemed that most of the useful things had already been used by Jordan Quade himself or left behind at his stronghold outside.

What remained was mostly common supplies. 𝒻𝑟ℯℯ

However, after searching for a long time, one item took Seraphina Sullivan completely by surprise.

It was a metal headpiece that looked rather old, even a little dusty.

The Crown’s design was archaic, giving the impression of a clumsy imitation of an ancient emperor’s diadem. The inlaid "gems" were just murky-colored glass or low-grade ore.

But the information from [Item Identification] was completely at odds with its shabby appearance:

[Imperial Crown]

[Effect: Kingdom of Dreams (Sealed): When all of the following prerequisites are met, this item can be activated. It can open up a small demiplane Space, independent of reality, and preliminarily construct the foundational rules and environmental prototype of that Space—the "Kingdom of Dreams"—based on the activator’s will and perception. The activator will receive certain rule-based enhancements and administrative privileges within the kingdom.

Activation Conditions:

1. Have one thousand Players who are loyal to you, whether voluntarily or through control.

2. Reach a personal strength of Level 5.

3. Hold actual control over or have the allegiance of a population of over one hundred thousand.]

[Remark: The failed experiment and crystallized obsession left behind by a certain fanatical Divine being. It carries an unrealistic fantasy. The activation conditions are extremely harsh, and the successfully opened "kingdom" is highly unstable, posing unknown risks. This is a replica; its Effect and stability are far inferior to the original.]

’Open an independent Space? Establish my own "Kingdom of Dreams"? And even get administrative privileges?’

After reading the description, Seraphina Sullivan was filled with astonishment.

The concept and potential Effect of this item were simply heaven-defying!

’No wonder Jordan Quade had dreams of being an emperor... If he had actually gotten lucky and met the conditions, even just a preliminary activation, he really could have become a "local tyrant" who could do whatever he wanted in that so-called "Kingdom of Dreams."’

Seraphina Sullivan had a sudden realization. Jordan Quade’s frantic capture and Control of Players and his enslavement of ordinary survivors were clearly all to gather the required number of "Player subordinates" and "subjects" for this Crown!

However, those three activation conditions were also staggeringly difficult.

Setting aside the Level 5 strength requirement, one thousand Players and a population of one hundred thousand are astronomical numbers in an apocalyptic environment, to say nothing of making them "loyal" or "controlled."

’Too bad his dream of being an emperor ends here.’

Seraphina Sullivan weighed the Crown in her hand. It felt cold to the touch.

Now, another problem presented itself.

’What should I do with this Jordan Quade?’

’Letting him go is out of the question. His Abilities are dangerous, his intentions are malicious, and letting a tiger return to the mountains would lead to endless trouble.’

’But keeping him locked up in the Space, aside from consuming food and water, also makes him a destabilizing factor.’

Besides, Seraphina knew that the "preparation period" stipulated by the system was passing day by day.

Soon, it would be time for the next dungeon instance to open.

When that time comes, all Players will be forcibly pulled into the dungeon.

Jordan Quade would be no exception.

Once he enters the dungeon, free from the continuous Control of [Sweet Fragrance] and the confinement of the Space, Jordan Quade would very likely regain his senses immediately.