Chapter 5: Lucky Or Unlucky?
Extreme North, a boy seemed to be foraging materials from the debris around. The boy did not know how long it had been since he started collecting materials. The time was just around late morning.
"Enron, how much space is left in the inventory?"
[14% Host]
"Hmm." Nian Zhen nodded. After finally being able to find a way to save his parents and tribe from the catastrophe, Nian Zhen decided that it was no longer suitable for him to wait until someone arrives. In a world where Soul Beasts are abundant, there is always a deep fear of the unknown. Thus, Nian Zhen decided to search around for necessary items and the corpses of his tribe.
Walking around using a the black receiver produced using Samsara Eye, Nian Zhen had found corpses of beasts that were killed during this event. Some limbs clearly belonging to the tribesmen were also mixed in them.
Already gotten used to such a picture, Nian Zhen using all the strength his broken body could muster up buried the remains of the tribe and his parents in the white snow only taking some stuff as a memoir.
Nian Zhen had already filled most of the inventory with dried meats and fruits that weren't destroyed during the war. Regrettably, Nian Zhen did not find any water. He had wrapped the wound on his leg with a white cloth.
"Enron, is there a way to regenerate my leg?"
[According to the knowledge stored in 'Primal Sanctuary', it may be possible if the host acquires a spirit bone for the left leg.]
"Spirit bone??"
[Theoretically it is possible. If the bone is used with alchemy on the host's body it may succeed. But the alchemy mastery should be at least 10%. Even with that much there is a low possibility of succeeding. If done then the host may be the first person in history to achieve this feat] (AN: Get it? Feat coz he's gonna get back his Feet hahahaha...uhh that was a bad one.)
"Uhhh...a spirit bone is so rare. And even if I get one there are chances of it being another type of spirit bone. Is there no other way?"
[The knowledge I can access currently only states this way Host]
"...."
*drip**drip*
All of a sudden blood started to drip from Nian Zhen's eyes. The snow beneath Nian Zhen became red in a matter of seconds.
"Blood..?" Nian ZHen said as he wiped his face only to find his hand stained with blood.
[The host. It seems that it will be necessary to close and cover the eyes. The power may be too much for the host to handle for the time being]
"Staying Blindfolded!? Enron, do I really have to stay blindfolded?"
[Yes, host. Because the power of Samsara eyes is too strong. A 5 year old's body is not able to withstand it. When the eyes are closed and covered up, it will remain in a type of sealed state. And, such eyes are not what human's in this world have.]
"Why does it feel like you are making up excuses? Is this your kink?"
[I don't understand what you mean, host]
Sigh! Nian Zhen picked up a black cloth from the ground in order to cover up his eyes. As his eyes closed, Nian Zhen found out that he is still able to perceive the surroundings.
"I am thankful though. At least I can still use the basic ability of the eye. Anyway are these strange colorful particles spirit energy?They are blocking everything…."
[If the host concentrates then, you may be able to perceive everything much more clearly. Would the host like to learn the technique "Maximum Concentration Capacity"?]
"Hmm? Do you have techniques in your 'Knowledge'? Why didn't you tell me sooner?"
[The host never asked]
"Am I dumb or are you dumb."
[I was created as per your wish. Meaning if the creation is dumb then the person who wanted to create it is dumb too.]
"...."
"Sigh….Yes, let me learn that technique.'
[I suggest the host find a suitable place before practicing.]
"How can I find it if I can't even see properly?"
[Enron can give you directions towards a area hidden well and signs of water have been detected near that area]
"How many functions are you hiding, huh?"
[...]
After checking his inventory for a final time, Nian Zhen looked towards a huge boulder in the area. After bowing slightly towards that direction. Nian Zhen with the aid of the black receiver, limped towards the place Enron had found.
A Text was written on the huge boulder.
[Resting Place for my Loved ones]
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Stumbling here and there, falling every three steps, Nian Zhen who was covered in snow and dirt finally reached the place Enron had found. Though only 400 meters far from the place he originally was, it was one hell of an experience for Nian Zhen who was practically blind and could only walk with a leg.
"Enron, have we not reached there yet?"
[The entrance is in front of you host]
"Are you sure? You said that there was no high ground but every time you said so I would fall down from possibly a higher ground."
[...]
"Sigh! Anyway did you check if there is a beast inside?"
[Yes host. No life detected?]
"What if there is an undead?'
[...]
"..."
Still after coming this far, Nian Zhen didn't want to go back empty handed. And from all that has happened this past few day's, Nian Zhen was extremely tired and thirsty.
Gritting his teeth, Nian Zhen went inside the cave. As the path led Nian Zhen downwards, what greeted him was a spectacle. It was as if Nian Zhen had mysteriously arrived at a place similar to Bermuda Crystal Cave back on Earth.
The ceiling was covered with bluish green crystals, twinkling like stars whereas the ground had a straight path leading to the center of a clear blue lake.
"Are these spirit crystals?"
[Host, rather than spirit crystals these are Bright Sacred Dragon Crystals.]
"Huh, you mean those used as cores for a 4-word Battle armor? Weren't these extremely rare?'
[This is the one of resting place of the Light Holy Dragon which was the descendent of the Light Dragon King]
"Did we just hit a jackpot?"
[Yes Host]
"Why do you sound so uninterested?"
[...Because what is located at the front cannot compare to these crystals at all]
"Huh what do you mean by that..!?"
Turning his head towards the place Enron told about, Nian Zhen perceived a huge bone resting at the middle of the lake.
"Tell me I am not dreaming?"
[You are not dreaming host]
Completely ignoring the sarcastic remark of Enron, Nian Zhen ran towards the bone with all his might. Even after he fell down he didn't care and crawled towards the bone.
Coming closer towards the bone, Nian Zhen felt an extremely disturbing miasma. Dizziness struck him as he started to feel nauseous.
"WTF is this, Enron?'
[It seems that your luck is extremely over the top Host. This is a spirit bone of the Cursed Demon Dragon who was one of the descendants of the Dark Dragon King. The spirit bone is also from the left leg.]
"Have I finally awakened my cheat luck..? But if this is the Light Holy Dragon's Lair, what is the bone from a completely different dragon doing here?"
[The Light Holy Dragon and Cursed Demon Dragon were always battling each other. This may have been the victory token Light Holy Dragon got upon defeating The Cursed Demon Dragon.]
"Then is the miasma coming from the Bone?"
[No. It is coming from the core of the Cursed Demon Dragon located inside the Spirit Bone]
"What is that?"
[A core is present in extremely rare spirit bones that have come out of Beasts who have reached above the rank of 100. It seems that the core of the Cursed Demon Dragon was actually stored in its Left Leg Bone.]
"Umu..then what are we waiting for, let's get right onto absorbing it."
[I am afraid that is not possible right now. First the Host needs to learn the technique 'Maximum Concentration Capacity. Also the Host must Increase his Alchemy mastery to 40%+.]
"Wasn't it 10% before?"
[That is for the normal spirit bones. This spirit bone belongs to an extremely strong existence and has a core in it. Even 40% mastery may only be able to narrowly make the process successful.]
"...."
[This is for the host's own good. The Host has yet to awaken his Martial Spirit. It is an act of suicidal to merge with the bone without awakening. Even spirit kings who have abilities like you may not be able to survive.]
"Sigh! I don't know if I am Lucky or Unlucky…"