The clock ticked by while the two took their rest.
Zyrus had given up on learning about the ti difference between sanctuary and Earth. Wormhole and ti dilation could explain how billions of years passed on Earth; even though humans had only left for about a century. But things were more complicated than that.
When he went back for the first ti, a second had passed in the sanctuary for the week he spent on earth. However, when Zyrus went back for the second ti, a day had passed in the sanctuary.
Maybe there was a formula or a theory that could explain that. The way things were Zyrus didn't have the ti or energy to focus on this. He had made a lot of plans for the main event of crown hunt. Regardless of his knowledge before regression, he couldn’t just take things for granted. It was of paramount importance to change the plans according to the situation.
‘First things first, I'd better select a crown’s effect,’
Zyrus yawned and leaned back on the chair.
He had reached lv 15 when he was eating. Never in his wildest dreams had he thought that he’d get his silver crown by eating sandwiches with Exp potion.
[Congratulations! You have obtained “Silver Crown”]
[Silver Crown]
Type: head accessory, quest item
Effect: {Damage 10% | Health regen 20% | Mana regen 10%} for you and your subordinates.
Passive effect: Increases your charisma. When nearby, all allies will feel less fatigue and hunger.
As expected from an item that was the core of the whole first ring, the crown’s powers were nothing to scoff at. Just the absolute stat boost it gave was ga changing.
And this was just the start.
[Congratulations! You can choose an ability for this tier as you have fulfilled the corresponding criteria]
Although Zyrus rembered all of the abilities, he read them once again just in case there was any difference this ti around.
Radiance
Creates an aura field around the wielder of the crown. Allied forces will be strengthened whereas the hostile forces will be weakened.
-Field area = User’s level x 10 feet.
-Buff: All stats 2, HP 100
-Debuff: All stats -2, small chance to inflict ‘Fear’ effect.
-Note: Buffs and debuffs will be enhanced depending on the user’s level.
Relay
The wielder of the crown would be able to communicate with his subordinates regardless of the distance.
-The number of targets that can be simultaneously contacted will be the sa as the user’s level.
Call of the Crown
The wielder of the crown may call upon his forces anywhere he is.
-The number of subordinates that could be summoned would vary depending upon the user’s level and the target location.
Conviction
Those who stand against the crown should be eliminated. The wielder of the crown can designate any living or non-living entity as the crown’s enemy.
-All allies would be able to detect the marked enemy within a certain range. Detection range would increase proportionally to allies’ numbers, (1 mber = 1m^2)
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-Allies would gain stats and equipnt based on their contribution after eliminating the target.
Contract
The wielder of the crown can form contracts with those in the similar and lower tiers.
-The contract will take effect when both parties agree willingly.
-Integrity of the contract will be upheld by the system. It will act as a diary for all transactions, deals, and punishnts.
Crown’s fealty
None shall betray the crown. The wielder of the crown will be notified when any of his subordinates or allies act against his interests in any way, shape, or form.
-Upon the user’s agreent, the betraying subordinates will be executed imdiately.
Tariff
The wielder of the crown can impose taxes on gold, equipnt, and materials earned in the sanctuary.
-With the increase in levels, it is possible to impose taxes on transactions involving the user’s allies and subordinates.
Appoint knights
A knight's honor is an unbreakable bond that shall not be tarnished. The wielder of the crown can appoint knights who will live and die by their side.
-Number of knights = 10 x user’s level
-Only those who are willing can be appointed as knights.
-The knights will get their own special class upon advancent, along with a portion of the user’s traits, bloodline, and skills.
Crown’s protection
The crown is the light that wards off evil. The wielder of the crown can create ‘Safe Zones’ that will prohibit any hostile monsters from approaching.
-Safe Zone’s area = User’s level x 10 ters. One additional safe zone could be created every 20 levels
-Safe zone will expel any roaming monsters up to 30-level difference. The monsters will be debuffed if the gap is greater than 30.
||[All of the crown’s effects are absolute]||
‘Indeed, they’re great.’
Zyrus knew that this was the most important decision he would make in the first ring. The abilities he selected here would pave the road for his future journey in the sanctuary.
In his previous life, there were many who didn’t take this selection seriously. It was extrely rare to get any item that had the ‘Absolute’ effect. Its worth would beco greater and greater as one reached the higher rings.
Unlike others, Zyrus also knew that he would be able to get two more abilities after getting the golden crown. It wasn’t just a 1 1=2 scenario. The effects of these abilities had a lot of synergies with one another, and if you knew how to use them properly, your progression in the next rings would be a lot easier.
‘And I’ve long since decided what I want,’
Zyrus didn’t hesitate to fix the mistakes he had made in the past.
[You have selected the “Crown’s fealty”]
Although there were other options that could make his troops strong, he didn’t need them. With his past knowledge and the cube he had enough cards to overco any trials.
Zyrus knew about the main missions of the seven rings. These abilities were like a seed that would grow into a gigantic tree, big enough to shroud an entire world.
But regardless of how tall and sturdy a tree was, it could do nothing about termites that destroyed it from within. He could use a combination of other abilities or other gentler thods to prevent any backstabbing, but this was the most simple yet efficient thod.
‘And it’s best for our troop composition,’
He didn’t just have humans under his command. The only reason Zyrus was able to subdue different species was because of his strength. However, who was to say that others couldn’t do the sa against him?
Zyrus felt like a weight had been lifted off his shoulders. His worries about betrayal also faded with the screen's light. He wasn’t an emotionless person, and he didn’t like to doubt his subordinates either. Now, he could help them reach their full potential without worrying about any consequences. There were still so loopholes that might arise in the future, but there was no point in thinking about it now.
He put his drooping eyelids to rest and slept without a care in the world. As much as he wanted to enjoy his sweet dreams though, ti waited for no one.
[The final phase of The ‘Crown Hunt’ will now begin]
[Initiating teleportation…3…2…1]
*Flash!!*
…
[Welco to the ‘City of Ruin’]
“Tch.. can’t they co up with so cheerful nas?”
“Well, it is a fitting one,” Kyle replied to Lauren while looking at the far horizon. Grim was the apt word that suited the city.
“Is it ti to fight Chie- no, wait, what do I call you?”
“Just call whatever you want,”
“Chief it is then.”
“…”
Zyrus, Franken, Ria…everyone was teleported to his location one after another. They were at a square surrounded by five-story buildings. Concrete buildings were surrounded by green trees and fountains at every intersection, making this a beautiful sight. One couldn’t help but admire the blend of industrial and dieval architecture.
“A pity that it’s ruined,” Shi kun sighed as he touched the broken walls. No matter how good a city was, it didn’t matter once it was abandoned by all its inhabitants. It seed as if the air itself had beco heavy.
“Did you notice anything else?”
“No?”
*Boom*
Before Zyrus could explain further, he heard a loud explosion in front of him.
“Can’t burn anything.”
“…”
“…”
Thanks to Jacob’s practical experint, Zyrus didn’t have to waste his ti explaining. Although the city was destroyed for the most part, it was strong enough to handle their attacks.
“Where are the others?” Kyle walked over with Ria and Lauren.
“They’ll spawn inside the buildings.”
“Spawn?”
“You’ll know when the ti cos. For now, I have sothing important to tell you,” Zyrus gestured others to co over as well. Once he made sure that all eyes were on him, he continued at a asured pace.
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