NOVEL NEXT Chapter 463: Promotion Materials
On the way back, Zachary and Luma were continuously caressing the weapons in their hands, unwilling to let go. Finn also couldn't resist sneaking a few touches of the longbow on his back.
Luna, walking at the back, occasionally glanced at Charles' retreating figure, her eyes filled with a complex expression.
"He could have easily found me a weapon. After the next opportunity to enter the royal treasury, I could come back and take that orange quality weapon," Luna thought to herself.
Perhaps for others, entering the royal treasury was a difficult task, but Luna believed in Charles. She was certain that, in the future, Charles would do even more impressive things.
"How should I repay him? Charles doesn't seem to need anything... Sigh, I really want to return this weapon now," Luna thought, unaware that she, usually someone who didn't overthink things, had become more active around Charles.
"Charles, you should take back the Gale Bird Feather Shoes," Luna hesitated for a moment before speaking up.
She said it slowly, as if she wasn't used to saying so many words at once.
Charles, walking in front, paused briefly and then casually waved his hand, replying, "What do you mean 'take it back'? According to the rules, each person can only take one weapon."
"If you don't want it, you can just return it to the royal treasury."
Upon hearing this, Luna instinctively tightened her grip on the Gale Bird Feather Shoes. She didn't want to put them back.
"By the way, Charles, is the Supreme Spear that Grace has really purple quality?" Zachary suddenly asked.
Charles shook his head, recalling the information prompt he had seen when he looked at the Supreme Spear:
[Dragon Scale Silver Spear (purple quality)]: A failed creation. It was forged by some brainless blacksmith. The user must have a mystical beast with dragon blood to form a contract. Once the conditions are met, an additional effect will be activated.
Effect: Radiance The Supreme Spear will shine brighter, making its appearance more beautiful.
To be honest, it was the first time Charles had seen such a weapon.
The requirements for use were very high, but once the conditions were met, the activated effect was barely any different from having no effect at all.
Just as the information prompt said it was a failed creation by a blacksmith with a messed up head.
"It's purple quality, but it's the worst kind of purple quality weapon," Charles thought for a moment before responding.
Zachary let out a sigh of relief and said, "I'm glad I didn't lose my head at the time and still trusted Charles. Otherwise, I would've really regretted it!"
...
Later that evening, in the Cyber Academy's training room,
Charles looked at the four mystical beasts before him, his expression turning expectant. Max, Mousie, and Mia were almost at the level needed for promotion.
Soon, he would be able to find out the promotion materials required for Max, Mousie, and Mia.
Time passed little by little. Charles watched as Max, Mousie, and Mia continued to defeat the projections, information flashing before his eyes with every bit of experience they gained.
Finally, when Max, Mousie, and Mia could no longer absorb any more experience, Charles quickly glanced at the information prompt in front of him:
[Nine Tailed Demon Wolf]
Name: Max
Attributes: Ice, Fire
Level: Lv29 [View Promotion Materials]
Quality: Platinum
Skills: [Ice Pick Throwing], [Bone Achingly Cold], [Energy Bomb], [Ice and Fire Barrier]
Weaknesses: Neck, Abdomen / Poison Attribute
Likes: Honey Soy Glazed Meat
Mood: Happy
Health: Good
Loyalty: 92
Evolution: 4 Paths
...
[Moon Riding Wind Falcon]
Name: Mia
Attributes: Wind
Level: Lv29 [View Promotion Materials]
Quality: Emerald
Skills: [Moon Riding Wind], [Sharp Claw Strike]
Weaknesses: Abdomen / Lightning Attribute
Likes: Alcohol
Mood: Happy
Health: Good
Loyalty: 76
...
[Shadowflying Squirrel]
Name: Mousie
Attributes: Dark
Level: Lv29 [View Promotion Materials]
Quality: Platinum
Skills: [Mimetic Illusion], [Darkness Cloak], [Darkness Drawn], [Demigod's Power]
Weaknesses: Entire body is a weak point
Likes: Scaring People
Mood: Very Good
Health: Good
Loyalty: 89
Evolution: 2 Paths
[Description]: A juvenile Demigod. Don't be fooled by its adorable appearance if you accidentally anger it, it will be a terrifying experience. Its true power is still sealed.
Without hesitation, Charles immediately chose to check the promotion materials.
Max's promotion materials:
Ice Attribute Beast Core [Tier 4] ×1Fire Attribute Beast Core [Tier 4] ×1Ice Spirit PearlFire Spirit Pearl
Mousie's promotion materials:
Heart of Darkness
Mia's promotion materials:
Ice Attribute Beast Core [Tier 4] ×5Wind Dew
Looking at the information in front of him, Charles instinctively frowned. Ice Spirit Pearl? Fire Spirit Pearl? Wind Dew? And Dark Altar?
They all sounded like incredibly rare items.
He remembered that when Mousie first promoted, the materials required were Dark Altar, and now it needed Heart of Darkness.
"Could Mousie really become a Demigod if it keeps promoting like this?"
"What exactly is a Demigod?"
Charles's mind was a little muddled. He took a deep breath and looked at Max, Mousie, and Mia, who were approaching. A gentle smile appeared on his face.
"Master, master, I want to level up quickly, level up quickly!" Mousie nimbly hopped onto Charles's shoulder, chattering away.
Mia shook her head, her eyes fixed on Charles's hand, silently indicating that she was in the mood for a good drink.
Max didn't say anything. He just lay quietly at Charles's feet, gently wagging his tail before curling up with it over his body.
Charles tilted his head, stroked Mousie's head, and spoke softly, "No problem. Let me look up the materials properly and figure out exactly what this Heart of Darkness is for your promotion."
"Of course, Mia and Max, I won't make you wait too long either."
After briefly reassuring Max and Mousie, Charles didn't linger in the training room. Instead, he headed straight for the academy's library.
The library was still brightly lit at night, with many students from Cyber Academy quietly flipping through materials.
Without wasting any time, Charles went straight to the bookshelf and pulled out all the materials related to Dark Attributes, as well as some books about evil organizations.
Then, he carried a pile of books and materials, as large as a small mountain, and found a quiet corner. There, he immersed himself in reading with complete focus.
As time passed,
The once peaceful library started to grow a little noisy. Some people looked up, noticing that everyone around them was staring in the same direction.
Curious, one person followed the others' gaze and saw a figure buried in a mountain of books. One hand held the books in place, while the other flipped through the pages at an incredible speed.
The posture was not one of reading; it was more like someone counting the pages of a book!
"Is... is that how you read a book?" someone couldn't help but mutter quietly.
The library was traditionally a place for study, and everyone who came here did so out of a thirst for knowledge, carefully reading the books they chose.
For the average person, even slightly complex books would take a day or two to finish.
However, once the people realized who the figure was, they all fell silent. After that, as if nothing had happened, they returned to their quiet reading.
Because it was Charles. Whatever he did, there was always a reason, and he wouldn't do anything just to attract attention.
"A genius is a genius... I've never seen anyone read that fast."
"Yeah, it's like a human scanner. No, wait, you should say... a monster. This is beyond human!"
"Seriously, what could have made Charles come to the library at this hour to look up information?"
"Who knows? With Charles, we can only watch. No one can predict what kind of surprises he'll bring next!"
The murmurs started to rise again, and the library was filled with whispers once more.
The noise quickly drew the attention of the library staff. An elderly man with white hair and a thick white beard hobbled over. He looked sternly at the students before slowly saying:
"Quiet down. Read your own books."
In an instant, no one dared to speak loudly again, because they all knew that the elderly man had the authority to kick anyone out of the library, and that person would be banned for at least a week.
The white haired elder cast a satisfied glance at the others before walking toward Charles. The closer he got, the more his expression soured.
He naturally knew who Charles was, but had never actually met him before. Initially, he had thought Charles was some kind of rare genius, but now, it didn't seem like it.
"So, this is Charles? The genius of Cyber Academy? Who taught him to read like this? What can he possibly grasp at such a speed?" The elder thought to himself, clearly displeased.
He had never seen a student like this before. It was practically an insult to knowledge. Read exclusive content at My Virtual Library Empire
Every book was the result of a scholar's hard work. If you're going to read, then read properly. If you're not interested, then return it so someone else can use it.
"Ahem, excuse me, student. If you're bored, you can go for a walk. There's no need to stay in the library pretending to study," the elder said slowly.
Charles looked up in confusion, staring at the old man, and replied:
"Well, I'm not pretending to study. I'm just looking up some materials."