036: Exclusive Item

Of course, this must confirm the system's optimization function, reducing the negative effects of the 'Theater With Curtains That Never Draw' to manageable levels.

Otherwise, every person entering once would require providing a miracle, which even Don himself couldn't bear.

However, what has been confirmed is that after system optimization, the 'Theater With Curtains That Never Draw' will be able to isolate Mr. Door's full moon ravings.

This degree of isolation certainly cannot compare to the gray fog, cannot compare to the Evernight Goddess and Her blessed ones, but in the current situation where that being on the moon hasn't excessively invaded the real world, it's sufficient.

"Now it's just a matter of seeing how the Abraham family chooses."

Whether to try searching for the elusive South Pole or North Pole, or some other method, or to reach cooperation with him.

With high-sequence Beyonders in the family losing control and going mad for unknown reasons, and other family members in precarious situations, what should they do?

Though Olsen is his friend, this doesn't mean Don would provide unrewarded assistance to the Abraham family.

All gifts bestowed by fate have already been secretly marked with their price.

Now it depends on the Abraham family's attitude.

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Two days later.

[Host, optimization of the "Theater With Curtains That Never Draw" is complete.]

On the third day after reclaiming this Sequence 2 Miracle Invoker's Beyonder characteristic, Don heard the system's notification sound.

He was currently in Baron Lamud's study, with several jars on the desk containing granular substances that were still somewhat rough but extraordinarily white.

"How does it feel?"

Seeing the somewhat expectant look in his second son's eyes, Baron Lamud nodded. "Very good. Whether in appearance or taste, even if placed in Tingen, I think people would be willing to pay high prices to purchase it."

Something that could be welcomed in Tingen would similarly have a huge market if placed in a metropolis like Backlund.

Thus, if mass production were possible, even though prices would decrease somewhat, this purified white sugar would be much easier to sell.

After all, compared to what currently circulates in the market as expensive rarities belonging to nobles, what Don produced had greatly improved both purity and sweetness.

Don himself understood that the white sugar he provided also benefited from the fact that countries like Ruen, Intis, and Feysac had only recently been established, with turmoil not yet passed.

Currently, even the basic masses hadn't achieved food security, social systems weren't thoroughly stabilized, and economic foundations were merely at the beginning stages of development. Economy, technology, and talent hadn't yet had opportunities to grow. Perhaps in the future, perhaps not long from now, someone would suddenly discover and through countless experiments finally produce purer, easier-to-make white sugar.

But without accumulated foundation, in the present now, they couldn't easily match the insights of someone from another world.

Don felt he was quite fortunate in some ways.

At least it was before the Great Emperor descended from above the gray fog. Though there were many things he as a "Seer" couldn't make himself, this also gave him considerable time to create things that could be used for profit.

[Host, shall we switch to Mysticologist/Alchemist then?]

"Please happily roll away from my presence."

[Well then, I'll ask again later.]

Don: "..." How is this thing getting more shameless?

Owen held a jar, reaching in to press the white sugar inside and put it in his mouth, looking quite content.

"Be careful of tooth decay if you eat too much," Don said with a smile that didn't reach his eyes.

"Tsk, such a petty mind..." Owen muttered quietly, "Just because I pulled you up again this morning, is it necessary to give me such a look?"

He was only thinking of his little brother's health!

Who exactly is the older brother here?!

What kind of younger brother acts like this?!

(Internal screaming).

Don, who had stayed up all night last night handling some matters: Hehe...

"This is well-intentioned advice, don't think of people so badly." Don pointed at the jar in Owen's hands. "Half the contents inside have already been eaten."

"But if you get cavities, believe me, I'd be very happy to pull out two teeth for you, free of charge."

As for there currently being no proper painkillers, and cavities being fillable rather than necessarily requiring extraction... ah, what does that have to do with him?

Might as well pull out two wisdom teeth while we're at it~

Owen: "..."

Still saying he's not petty-minded?

Owen looked at Don, then at the jar in his hands, silently tightened the lid and put it down.

"Father." Seeing Owen put down the sugar jar, Don coolly withdrew his gaze.

He looked toward Baron Lamud sitting behind the desk, half his body bathed in sunlight, half hidden in shadow.

He said: "I have some ideas about that sealed artifact..."

"If you think it's feasible, then there's no problem."

After listening for a while, Baron Lamud didn't refuse Don's idea of major reconstruction within his territory.

"Good." Having received permission and future support from the Death Consul, Don breathed a sigh of relief.

Walking out of the study, he prepared to make a trip to Mount Mut.

That was a winding mountain range within this territory. Due to treacherous terrain and many fierce beasts on the mountain, few people would enter that area. Therefore, that region preserved relatively more unique wild species.

Among them were also a small number of extraordinary creatures, though since Father's arrival, the frequency of such creatures appearing had dropped to the lowest point.

When Don separated from Owen and walked out of the castle alone, no one noticed that his left pinky finger now bore an unremarkable ring.

["Theater With Curtains That Never Draw", optimization complete.]

[Host, congratulations on obtaining "Ring Of The Curator" X3.]

[After wearing this ring and becoming the theater's manager, you should perhaps understand how grand and magnificent the theater was before its final curtain. Therefore, coordinating resource distribution within the theater, optimizing allocation, innovating programs, making the theater's development follow the audience's ideals and earning audience praise and recognition—this is your responsibility as manager!]

[Cheer! Rejoice! In this theater that never falls, miracle after miracle will bring unprecedented shock to the audience's body! mind! and soul!]

["Ring Of The Curator".]

[Quality: "Theater With Curtains That Never Draw" exclusive item.]

[Those carrying this item will be regarded as part of the "Theater With Curtains That Never Draw" core. Within the theater, they can coordinate with the theater core to allocate all resources within the theater.]

[Extraordinary Ability:

[You will be regarded as part of the theater core and will not be turned into a marionette.]

[As theater owner, a spontaneous journey will not disturb the theater's normal operation; your departure will not require providing any "miracles"!]

(End of Chapter)