When Felix noticed the last known location of the serial killer, his expression turned grim. Still, he shook off the dark thoughts. It would be too much of a coincidence if Jane or Valley had beco a victim of this guy.
"I miss the part where this is my business," Felix scoffed at the quest screen. He didn't feel like accepting it.
Diana faintly smiled. "I'm not asking you to join my quest. This is the only way for to show my system screen to another system user. It's also a way to prove that I have no reason to harm you."
Felix didn't believe her. Even if she was sincere, her people would try to enslave him on sight.
As Felix's expression mirrored his thoughts, Diana read him like a book. She snickered, "You're not the type to trust anyone, I see. Well, I really an it. I will not harm you."
"But your people will."
"I'll try my best to control them."
"…"
Both paused, staring at each other as their conversation reached a stalemate. In the end, Diana made the first move. She raised her hands over her shoulders, signaling that she gave up persuading Felix.
"What I'm trying to say is... This place is too dangerous for a human like you. I don't want to fight with you, and I don't want you to pick a fight with my children."
"Then leave alone."
"I cannot. Our clan wishes to expand outside the forest. This city and Aero City are in the way."
"Go settle down elsewhere. I own this place."
Diana pursed her lips and crossed her arms, trying to co up with a solution. As Felix remained on guard, her options were limited. Diana tried another proposal.
"I heard you adopted one of our children. Have you fed her a fate crystal yet?"
Felix narrowed his eyes, recalling that Diana's quest offered an Earth Fate Crystal as a reward, which might be related to her offer.
"What's the crystal?"
"A necessary evolution material for everyone, including humans. If you eat it, you can gain new power."
Diana didn't ntion that it wouldn't work on system users who had been blessed with a superior fate crystal when they arrived in this world.
From Diana's knowledge, fate crystals ca in three grades, ranging from the weakest to the strongest: Earth, Sky, and Heaven. Her ancestor had ntioned three more superior fate crystals, but those existed elsewhere.
Diana pushed the bait, "Since you don't know, how about I give you one to express my sincerity. I really wish to be your friend."
Felix never hated free stuff, so he accepted it. "Leave it on the ground. I'll pick it up later."
"You're very paranoid. I won't eat you, you know."
'Your people already ate .' Felix retorted in his mind.
Felix glanced at the system nu. Her signal was still yellow, aning she could still betray him. "I'd rather be safe." He affird his stance, keeping Diana at arm's length.
"Alright. I'll take my leave. Co to the Black Forest if you change your mind. Oh, and it's better to leave this place in a few days. I told my people to clean up the remaining human towns around here."
Diana retreated, but she sneaked glances at Felix's face and body, secretly biting her lower lip, desiring him for herself. She wondered if she could persuade her sponsor to convince Felix's ancestor to give him to her.
At that mont, Diana's color switched between red, yellow, and green. Felix's expression darkened as he struggled to read her intentions.
'Are you a friend, a foe, or a stranger? Make up your mind!'
...
Felix stood there until sunset, wary of a sudden ambush from afar. When he was sure that Diana wouldn't return, he stepped outside the barrier and picked up a square crystal from the ground. Rushing back into the barrier, Felix entered his house and locked the door behind him.
Putting the crystal in his inventory, Felix checked its description.
…
Earth Fate Crystal
Description:
Fate crystals contain a mysterious energy that grants great luck to their owners. Rumor has it that possessing a fate crystal guarantees life success.
The Earth Fate Crystal is an incomplete artifact with three utilities: boosting one's luck, granting a random minor fortuitous encounter, or destroying an earth-grade ability of a fellow fate crystal owner.
Effect 1: *Push the crystal into your chest to get the following effects:*
- Grants one random earth-grade unique talent or pinnacle skill.
- Grants a small chance of unlocking a system.
Effect 2: *Absorb the crystal's energy by using any breathing thod to get the following effects:*
- Permanently boosts your luck by one level
- Grants one life-changing opportunity to owner.
Effect 3: *Crush the crystal to get the following effects:*
- Removes one ability, skill, or system from every earth fate crystal user other than you within a 100-mile range. Does not affect fate crystal bearers of a higher grade.
…
Although Felix was uneducated in local terms and system jargon, he could tell that these fate crystals could undo everything he had achieved so far. If soone with a similar fate crystal showed up in front of his house and destroyed it, his building, Jessica, the oil derrick, and his items in the inventory would be erased instantly.
This was a dangerous item!
A few minutes ago, Felix feared nothing. But now, all the hair on his body stood on end, and he broke into a cold sweat. He thanked his ancestor for the great luck that Diana didn't use this fate crystal against him.
Fear gripped his heart, making him cough. His face lost color, and his jaws trembled.
Fortunately, Jessica was there for him. She reminded him of one fact Felix had overlooked.
Felix felt a little better. He could breathe normally again. Still, Felix had doubts, "It's still possible that soone might know its effects and keep them around, isn't it?"
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