Fantasy Family Simulator (FFS)

Rhett narrowed his eyes slightly. "How do you know these details?"

Information like this wasn't a secret on the front lines, but not everyone in the rear had access to such knowledge.

The silver-armored knight quickly explained, "Please don't misunderstand, sir. I'm the personal guard of the Third Lady, temporarily assigned here as the captain of the Adventurer's Cave guard squad. The Third Lady learned of this news from the Earl, and I happened to be by her side when she heard it."

With this clarification, the silver-armored knight's gaze toward Rhett changed subtly. The bloodline of the royal beasts among the orcs was exceptionally rare, and the death of one was a significant loss. Even assisting in such a feat was a remarkable achievement. After all, the founder of the Branwen family had accumulated merits by slaying nine royal-blooded beasts a century ago, earning his title as an Earl and securing his own territory. This story was well-known throughout Branwen's domain.

"I see," Rhett murmured, understanding dawning in his eyes.

"Sir, are you here today to open a treasure chest?"

"That's right."

The silver-armored knight smiled knowingly, his expression reflecting that he had expected as much. He gestured towards the entrance. "Please, follow me."

Inside the Adventurer's Cave, the first floor was bustling with around thirty people. There were only a few knights attending to customers, but each of them was at least a first-level knight, as the prizes inside the treasure chests could be dangerous, requiring at least a first-level knight for handling.

Cours, intrigued by the opulent surroundings, marveled at the crystal-paved floors, the shimmering chandeliers, and the carefully crafted artworks. He couldn't help but be impressed by the lavish decor.

The silver-armored knight who had greeted Rhett radiated the aura of a second-level knight as he led the group upstairs.

"Rhett, which chest do you wish to open?" the knight asked as they reached the third floor.

"Let's go to the third floor," Rhett replied, a touch of nostalgia in his voice. "I haven't been to Twilight City in over a decade, so let's make the most of it."

The silver-armored knight's eyes lit up at Rhett's confident declaration, and his pace quickened as he led them forward with enthusiasm.

He brought Rhett to the third floor, which housed the Mythical Caves. "Each cave here contains thirty chests, and each chest costs 100 gold coins to open. Which one would you like to try?"

The third-floor decor had a different vibe. Instead of the luxurious style of the lower floors, it had a more rustic and ancient feel, with grassy plains and real stone caves.

"Magic Cave, Knight Cave, Chaos Cave..." Reilly read the names of the caves out loud, his curiosity piqued.

As the names suggested, the first two caves were likely related to magic and knights, while the Chaos Cave probably contained a variety of miscellaneous items.

Reilly frowned slightly and nudged his father. "Should we check the other floors first?"

In his mind, spending 100 gold coins on a single chest seemed impractical, especially given the current financial situation of Eagle Town. Even buying more Boiling Potions or Moonshine Potions would be more cost-effective than gambling on these chests—or so he believed.

However, what Reilly didn't know was that Rhett had already activated the Real Simulation in his mind.

Do you want to start the Real Simulation? It will consume 1 Destiny Point per day.

"Yes, simulate one day."

As the space around him rippled, Rhett's lips curved into a smile. He took out 200 gold coins and handed them to the silver-armored knight before stepping into the Magic Cave.

Reilly was left speechless, but he had no choice but to follow along.

Inside the cave, Rhett surveyed the thirty chests arranged in three rows. Without hesitation, he pointed to two of them. "I'll take chest numbers 6 and 8."

The silver-armored knight swiftly unlocked the chests, asking, "Would you like to open them yourself, or shall I do it for you?"

Rhett decided to do it himself. The knight stepped aside, watching as Rhett lifted the lid of chest number 6.

Inside, a single mid-level magical plant lay in the center. Rhett's face darkened.

He quickly moved on to chest number 8. This time, a scroll with a faint purple glow lay inside. Rhett's eyes widened in surprise.

"Thank you for participating..."

Reilly and Tack exchanged glances, both feeling the sting of disappointment. Tack grumbled, "Father, your luck is terrible! I should've opened them instead!"

Reilly sighed deeply, his gaze fixed on his father's back, filled with doubt.

Rhett, on the other hand, furrowed his brows, his expression growing colder. He turned to the silver-armored knight. "This feels like a scam! Why were both chests empty? There must be something wrong here!"

The knight's smile froze. "Rhett, sir, you've only opened two chests out of thirty. How can you accuse us of cheating?"

"It's simple—open the rest of the chests," Rhett demanded.

The knight hesitated but eventually sighed. "It's possible, but our rules are clear. If you question the legitimacy of the chests and wish to inspect them, you must agree to purchase the right to open five more chests afterward if the inspection proves the chests are legitimate."

Rhett smiled confidently. "Inspect them. I know the rules."

The knight scrutinized Rhett but decided to comply. He unlocked each chest in turn, revealing their contents.

Rhett's eyes scanned the remaining 28 chests, quickly assessing their contents.

The knight then pointed to chest number 22 and said, "The item in this chest alone is worth the price. Are you satisfied now?"

Rhett nodded, understanding dawning on his face. "I see... That's where the big prize is."

Smiling, Rhett said, "I must have overthought it. Please, reset the chests. We'll wait outside."

Back in the third-floor lounge, Reilly couldn't contain his worry. "Father, we only have about 50 gold coins left. You know we're running low on funds after buying those potions..."

Rhett remained calm, patting Reilly's shoulder. "Don't worry. Give me four hours."

"Four hours? Are you going to raise funds in Twilight City? Meet with old acquaintances?" Reilly wondered, puzzled as he watched his father take out a Moonshine Potion and begin meditating.

Rhett had other plans. With four bottles of Moonshine Potion in hand, he intended to use this simulation to its fullest.

After a few minutes, the knight from earlier returned, only to find Rhett deep in meditation. He stopped in his tracks, baffled.

Reilly explained the situation, and though still confused, the knight patiently waited.

As time passed, Rhett absorbed all four bottles of Moonshine Potion, feeling his spiritual power grow stronger.

The knight finally spoke up, relieved to see Rhett finish his meditation. "Rhett, you're truly dedicated. Shall we continue with the chest openings?"

But before the knight could finish speaking, Rhett felt a familiar ripple in his consciousness.

Real Simulation has ended. Choose one attribute to retain.

1. Physique 2. Dou Qi 3. Spiritual Power

"Spiritual Power!"

A warm current flowed through his mind as his spiritual power increased slightly. When Rhett opened his eyes again, he found himself standing at the entrance of the cave.

Handing another 200 gold coins to the knight, Rhett pretended to ponder for a moment before pointing to two chests.

"I'll take chest numbers 2 and 22."

The knight raised an eyebrow. "Are you sure about those? No changes?"

"I'm sure. Go ahead."

"Remember, once the locks are opened, you can't change your mind. Just making sure you're aware," the knight reminded, though he knew the rules well.

Rhett smirked. "Don't worry, I have a good memory."

As the knight walked towards chest number 2, he couldn't help but think, "Opening such a valuable chest on the first try... This time, it's the shop that's losing out."

Thanking the readers for their support and continuing on, Rhett remained focused, ready for whatever awaited him in the mysterious chests.