I've Become the King of Villains in the Game

Chapter 397: Chapter 264: Relic and Promotion (Vote for monthly tickets!)
 

Chen Lun had already returned to Amber City.

He released the little hedgehog, “Cautious Gardener,” and it caused a burst of astonishment among the team members.

Floey, Noah, and Golov had never seen a living being in the form of a Mysterious Object, and they were extremely curious at the moment.

When Connie saw the little hedgehog with red light emitting from its eyes, shuttling around the manor, catching snakes, mice, and cockroaches to feast on, she couldn’t help showing a delighted expression on her face.

Which girl wouldn’t love a little hedgehog that could automatically hunt disgusting creatures!

If it weren’t for the fear of being pricked, Connie would have liked to hold it and cuddle it well.

The little white cat Biebu, who had grown a size larger after consuming Mysterious Substance, found the little hedgehog like a new toy and was chasing it all day long.

Luckily, the little hedgehog was a Mysterious Object, quite resilient, and wasn’t played broken under Biebu’s sharp claws.

However, after Chen Lun returned to the manor, he didn’t find Morey’s trace.

This made him feel puzzled.

He initially thought that Morey had encountered some accident on the way, but after a bit of thought, he understood what had happened.

He had returned through the Spirit World Shuttle in just a few minutes, but Morey, being a Sequence Nine Transcendent, had to take a train from Yellow Iron City to Amber City, which would take at least four or five days.

‘Although I asked Morey to come back earlier to wait for me, I ended up arriving first.’

Chen Lun found it somewhat amusing.

Seeing this, he decided to organize the new items he had gained during the two days of waiting for Morey, while also transcribing some of the Locksmith’s Supernatural Knowledge.

At night, after dinner, Chen Lun nestled in his room to check the Relic left by Drake.

First was the Relic that emerged when the other person died.

[C-level Mysterious Object – Bloodthirsty Bandage]

Item Description: An item containing the power of flesh and blood, it looks like a roll of medical bandage, but it feels like it’s slightly writhing.

Seemingly originating from a person seeking revenge, desiring to bandage the wounds of the soul with a blood-soaked bandage.

Please help me take revenge, I beg you…

Item Effect: When wrapped around a wound, it continuously absorbs blood but provides the user with a corresponding strength boost. For every 100 Life Points absorbed, it temporarily increases 1 point of Strength, lasting for 30 minutes. (The upper limit is a 20-point increase)

Item Cost: After each use, the user will fall into a “Bleeding” negative state, losing 10 Life Points per minute, lasting for 24 hours.

‘A Mysterious Object that temporarily increases Strength by consuming Life Points…?’

Chen Lun examined the roll of bandage in his hand with surprise.

‘My current Life Points cap is 2700, and by forfeiting 2000 points, I could temporarily increase my Strength by 20 points…

With the “Wake of Insects” bookmark in my possession, I don’t have to worry about losing too much Life Points and falling into danger. This is a very powerful Mysterious Object.’

He exclaimed.

‘It’s just that the cost is a bit troublesome, as it will continuously cause bleeding for a day, 10 points per minute, which is 600 points per hour… Afterward, I need to treat the wounds every few hours, or else I’ll bleed to death.’

Overall though, Drake had given him a big gift.

With his current 78 Points of Strength, adding the 20 temporary points, I’d almost reach the threshold of 100, the strength of a Sequence Six Transcendent.

Chen Lun then picked up the rust-stained necklace.

He had seen Drake use it with his own eyes before, the man covered in a ferocious set of Armor that seemed to enhance combat power in all aspects.

However, once wearing that Armor, one would fall into a frenzied combat state of bloodlust.

Even if unwilling, one would be driven by the Armor, fighting ceaselessly.

Very nefarious.

[A-level Mysterious Object – Balag Necklace (Damaged)]

Item Description: An item infused with the power of conspiracy, it looks like a rust-stained necklace, with a chaotic ball of twisted iron wires as the pendant.

It seems to originate from a Saint not of this world, who was keen on provoking war and slaughter, and the downfall of the Cardan Territory and Buturia Territory in the Anlong United Kingdom might be related to it.

Everyone harbors a desire for destruction, I just provided an inconsequential bit of help…

Item Effect: After use, it forcibly equips a set of heavy Armor evolved from the subconscious desire to slaughter, igniting deep combat instincts and desires, numbing pain, and enhancing strength, agility, and endurance. (The boost is 20% of one’s own attributes)

Item Cost: Once used, it cannot be easily removed, and one must fight to the death.

To remove it forcibly, one must pass a willpower check. (A Willpower of no less than 50 points is required)

Or by spending a large amount of Sanity, it can be removed. (No less than 100 Sanity Points, depending on the duration of use)

‘This necklace… is too strong!’

Chen Lun looked at the necklace in his hand and exclaimed in admiration that it was worthy of being an A-level Mysterious Object.

‘It boosts the three attributes of strength, Agility, and Endurance by twenty percent of my own attributes, which is quite exaggerated… Based on my current stats, it could increase my Strength and Agility by 15 points each, and my Endurance by 13 points!’

His eyes sparkled with excitement.

‘And this also means that it won’t become obsolete as my strength improves, it’s a Mysterious Object with implicit growth potential… The stronger I become, the stronger it grows!’

Chen Lun slowly put it around his neck, letting it rest upon his chest alongside the shell necklace.

‘As for the cost, it is indeed harsh… If it weren’t for “Philip’s Dreamland Adventure” and the Maggie Statue that can store Sanity Points, I would probably find it difficult to remove once used, trapping myself in endless battle.

After all, I currently only have 25 points of Willpower, which would completely fail the removal check.’

But he wasn’t like Drake, who had the necklace but dared not use it lightly.

As its new master, Chen Lun could use this powerful Mysterious Object at any time, donning himself in a dreadful suit of Armor. Afterwards, just by paying enough Sanity Points, he could remove it.

Sanity, that was the least of his concerns.

Players are now constantly supplying him, and the Sanity stored in the statue is approaching ten thousand points.

Chen Lun slowly caressed the “Iron Wirball” part of the necklace pendant, feeling a thought transmitted to him, the Balag Necklace was incessantly urging and tempting him to don his Armor and engage in skirmish and battle.

He revealed a smile and said to the necklace,

“Don’t worry, there will be a time for you to be used… Bandages, Armor, and the extreme state, what kind of scene would that be? Could it even match a fight with Sequence Five?”

Sequence Seven surpassing two levels to contend with Sequence Five; this was probably unimaginable.

Now, Chen Lun seemed to see a glimmer of hope.

After checking Drake’s Relic, Chen Lun spent an entire night to finish reading “Keyhole,” obtaining the Supernatural Knowledge of the Locksmith.

Then he made several transcriptions.

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Two days later.

Morey finally arrived at Jack’s manor, personally received by Floey.

Seeing the Token given by Chen Lun in his hand, coupled with his words, Floey realized this was a new team member.

Thus, Floey let Morey meet the other members as a preliminary introduction, and then temporarily arranged for him to stay in an empty room on the third floor.

After half a day of adjustment, Morey accepted his new identity.

Meanwhile, he also became somewhat familiar with the other members, especially Golov and Barton.

Whether it was because their strengths were similar, or because they all were Transcendents who had struggled from the bottom, they found some common topics.

Overall, this team gave Morey a strong sense of belonging.

The members were friendly, the atmosphere was relaxed, and there were none of the strict hierarchies and harsh rules he had imagined.

That evening.

Chen Lun asked Floey to prepare a sumptuous dinner, as a welcoming ceremony for the new member, Morey.

Except for Maggie, who was still learning from Akebin and not present, all the team members gathered.

This made Morey somewhat overwhelmed.

He had never thought that as a newcomer, he would receive such an enthusiastic welcome from everyone.

“This is the promised Supernatural Knowledge, “Sequence Eight – Locksmith”…”

Chen Lun took out a handwritten manuscript and said to Morey across the table.

The latter immediately stood up, respectfully bowing in gratitude.

“Thank you, Mr. Jack!”

He was somewhat excited, for this was something he had long dreamed of.

Golov and Barton, sitting beside him, were both startled.

“Sequence Eight – Locksmith”?

Wasn’t this the Supernatural Knowledge they also greatly desired…? God knows how long the two of them have been stuck at Sequence Nine, their Mystical Accumulation long enough, just lacking the Supernatural Knowledge to easily advance.

“Of course, I haven’t forgotten your share, Golov, Barton.”

Chen Lun chuckled, taking out two more hand-transcribed manuscripts.

Golov and Barton sprang to their feet so swiftly that their dinner knives nearly dropped to the floor.

“Thank you, Leader!”

They both bowed, their expressions excited.

It seemed the Leader had not forgotten them.

That’s wonderful!

Chen Lun handed the three transcribed manuscripts of Supernatural Knowledge to Connie, who passed them to the three men.

Seeing their eagerness to start reading, Chen Lun shook his head and said,

“No need to be so hasty, eat first… After the meal, you can go back to your rooms and read at your leisure.”

“Ah… Yes, Leader!”

Golov and the others laughed embarrassedly.

“Besides Supernatural Knowledge, I also have a gift for you… and the newcomer Morey is included.”

Upon saying this, the three “behind-the-scenes” members all shuddered excitedly.

They all knew that the Leader rarely gave gifts, and if he did, they were certainly good stuff!

Chen Lun took out the Mysterious Objects he had previously selected, a total of six, and placed them all on the table, then Connie delivered them to each member’s hands.

Golov received the “Gun of Order” and the “Surging Medal,” Barton got the “Flame Tattoo Needle” and “Paul’s Friday.”

The new member Morey was given the “Twisted Saw Knife” and “Floating Etiquette,” a Bone-Shattering Knife that could increase strength and a tie that could protect on its own.

Although these Mysterious Objects were only Grade D, with an acceptable cost, their cost-performance ratio was quite impressive, so Chen Lun bestowed them upon the members to enhance the fighting capacity of the group.

Chen Lun watched the three men ecstatic with their gifts, and nodded with a smile.

‘Once they all advance to Sequence Eight, plus these new equipments, the base strength of the team members will be raised… Next, I’ll need to help Floey advance to Mid Sequence.’