Chapter 64: Space Crystal

Chapter 64: Chapter 64: Space Crystal

[Space Crystal (E-level)]

[Description: A rare crystal born from spatial rifts in The Black Mist World. It is a translucent, silvery-blue, and a galaxy seems to flow within it. Touching it reveals a faint spatial fluctuation, as if grasping a folded dimension. Note: This item can only be used on spatial-type items, permanently expanding their capacity by 5 cubic meters (the upper limit depends on the item’s quality). If the item itself has no spatial Attributes, this crystal cannot be used!

Remark: "To see a World in a Grain of Sand" is not just a metaphor. This crystal was once the core of such a grain.]

’Oh?’

’For use on spatial items!’

For this to land in Seraphina Sinclair’s hands... it was a match made in heaven!

The Silver Moon Earrings currently had just five cubic meters of space. This one Space Crystal could add another five! It would double the capacity instantly?

’Isn’t this a bit overpowered?’

But then again... whether it was overpowered or not wasn’t Seraphina Sinclair’s problem. The priority was getting her hands on it.

[Blacktiger Ford]: This is definitely a rare item, but the Description is very clear. It only works on spatial items, and who has something like that right now? Even if your item has infinite potential in the future, it’s useless right now.

That hit the nail on the head a little too hard.

Pretty Guardian replied with an ellipsis, clearly at a loss for words.

Seraphina Sinclair changed her tune.

[Blacktiger Ford]: We’re acquaintances, after all. You even gave me an E-level seed before. For old times’ sake... how about this item? Shall we trade?

The other party immediately realized that her previous investment was paying off.

As if afraid she would go back on her word, Pretty Guardian immediately sent over a trade contract.

Since she didn’t know what item Seraphina Sinclair had, she had listed several specific requirements.

Seraphina Sinclair glanced at them, and after confirming there were no issues, she placed three Fire Drawing Runes on her end and confirmed the trade.

She even added a thoughtful reminder: "Use one rune paper the first time. The monster will get back up after being burned to death initially. The second time, just rip two at once."

The other player seemed stunned by the item.

It was a long while before Seraphina Sinclair received a reply.

[Pretty Guardian]: Ah... okay, okay.

She went off to try it, her heart pounding with anxiety.

Meanwhile, on Seraphina Sinclair’s end... she pinched the newly acquired Space Crystal, holding it up to examine it for a good while.

The thing was beautiful, and its use was immense.

’The more of these, the better!’

Seraphina Sinclair rolled the crystal between her fingers before finally choosing to use it.

A new screen popped up.

[Please select the target item!]

[Current upgradable item: Silver Moon Earrings (D-level)]

’It’s not like there’s anything else to choose from...’

Seraphina Sinclair grumbled internally, but her finger was very honest as it selected the Silver Moon Earrings.

In an instant, a strange transformation began.

The Silver Moon Earrings suddenly dissolved into a stream of mercury-like light, sliding slowly from her earlobe and coalescing in mid-air into a miniature silver crescent moon.

At the same time, the Space Crystal began to melt like ice exposed to heat, dissolving into blue motes of starlight.

The two distinct yet inexplicably compatible energies intertwined in the air. The silver moonlight and the blue starlight permeated each other, gradually merging into a dream-like, silvery-blue cocoon of light.

Seraphina Sinclair could even hear a faint "CRACK... CRACK..." sound, as if something was breaking through its original limits.

She had expected the cocoon to cause a huge commotion, but everything happened in silence. The surrounding light dissipated, mote by mote.

When it was over, a brand-new earring floated quietly before her. It was almost a different item entirely; the crescent moon was now dyed half-blue.

Seraphina Sinclair stared silently at the earring floating in the air. ’Don’t tell me this blue part represents the number of times I can use a Space Crystal? If it’s half each time... does that mean I can only use it twice?’

’If that’s the case... the Silver Moon Earrings can only reach a maximum of fifteen cubic meters?’

’That’s actually pretty big, especially since this is just a D-level piece of equipment.’

’I’ll just use it for as long as I can,’ Seraphina Sinclair sighed, lowering her head to put the earring back on.

A new message arrived in her private chat.

[Pretty Guardian]: Master, your item is way too good! That monster was howling as it burned, and when it got back up and tried to run, I did what you said and used two runes at once. It burned it straight to ash!

[Pretty Guardian]: Hahaha! I finally don’t have to live in constant fear! Right now, even the mist looks lovely to me! Master, you’re practically my savior! Next time I get a Space Crystal, you’ll be the first person I contact!

Seraphina Sinclair fell silent for a moment after reading the two messages, then replied, "Go say that in the regional channel."

[Pretty Guardian]: Huh?

Seraphina Sinclair repeated herself, and the other party finally understood what she meant.

Regional Channel:

[Pretty Guardian]: OMG, you guys, you’ll never believe this! Master Blacktiger’s item is god-tier! He even gave me detailed instructions on how to use it, and I’m just! I just stood there and watched! I literally just stood there watching! It was so satisfying! That monster had no way to fight back at all, and Master Blacktiger is really easy to talk to. I just asked, and he agreed. The negative side effects are gone, my head doesn’t hurt, my vision is clear—if you need help, go trade with Master Blacktiger!!

"???"

"For real? Is Master Blacktiger’s stuff that strong? This isn’t a shill, is it?"

"Heh, so the damage control begins? Who knows if they’re in cahoots?"

"@Pretty Guardian, how much did Blacktiger Ford pay you to be his hype man?"

[Pretty Guardian]: Lmao, jealous much? If you’re too broke to afford it, just say so! Do you even know what the Master’s item is? Ever seen a rune? Ever used a Fire Drawing Rune? It burns monsters like you’re burning paper. It’s so strong I can’t even find the words to describe it! Anyway, that’s the most satisfying I’ve ever felt killing a monster! By the way, @Blacktiger Ford, Master, can you spare me an extra one next time!

"Wait? What is it?"

"Huh? What the heck? A rune? A Fire Drawing Rune? You mean like one of those Yellow Runes for exorcism?"

"Huh??? The more you talk, the more confused I get! What is it?!"

Seraphina Sinclair appeared at the opportune moment and posted the information for the Fire Drawing Rune.

This message sparked even more questions.

"Why does something like this even exist?"

"I’m still using daggers, short swords, and other cold weapons, and you... you’re already using Magic?"

"This is just ridiculous, holy crap! What does the guy at the top of the leaderboard know that we don’t! I used to think getting blocked by Blacktiger wasn’t a big deal, but now I realize how narrow-minded I was."

"Everyone, stop sucking up! Even if this rune paper is amazing, even if it can summon fire, it’s still just an F+ rune paper. That monster was E-level! That’s a two-sub-Level difference! How could it possibly kill the monster?!"