Chapter 8: Treasures Unveiled, Jealousy Ignites, and a Fiery Market
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"That naturally comes from the power of the lord!" Ashley's smile deepened, her seductive eyes locked onto Chrono, luring him into a realm of mystery and desire.
Even without breaking through the seal of the succubus mark, Ashley had discovered that she could enhance her own strength by absorbing the life force of the lord's magic power. With Chrono's assistance, her attributes had seemingly doubled, leaving Daisy envious and frustrated.
Daisy gritted her teeth, her eyes reflecting her longing gaze towards Chrono. Her big, watery eyes seemed to speak volumes, conveying her profound jealousy and desire to receive the same favor from their shared master.
Chrono, feeling a twinge of guilt, shifted his gaze away, feeling embarrassed by the attention he was unwittingly bestowing upon Ashley. It was not a matter of bias; rather, he understood that his own current power paled in comparison to Ashley's.
As the group stood amidst the remnants of their recent battle, Ashley's eyes were drawn to a charred corpse of a monstrous creature. She gracefully approached it, her hand reaching down to pick up a radiant blue crystal from the scorched ground.
The crystal emitted a captivating glow, and Chrono's eyes widened with anticipation. "Is this a magic crystal?" he inquired, eager to learn more.
With a coy smile, Ashley presented the magic crystal to Chrono. As he accepted it into his palm, the crystal dissolved into a brilliant ball of white light, which flowed into Chrono's mind, infusing him with newfound power. Simultaneously, a melodious voice resonated within his consciousness.
"[Magic crystal storage capacity +100!]"
The infusion of 100 magic power crystals propelled Chrono's status from a first-order 1-star succubus to a first-order 2-star, marking a significant leap in his strength and potential.
Amidst their excitement, Chrono's attention was soon captivated by a deep, golden radiance emanating from the heart of the mine vein. Daisy, sensing his fascination, eagerly pointed towards it, exclaiming, "Master, this is the rare vein I discovered!"
Chrono's gaze fixated on the mesmerizing golden light, his mind racing with possibilities. Although it bore resemblance to a gold mine, he quickly dismissed that notion. There was something distinctly different about this light; various hues intertwined within the golden glow.
"Could it be... bright gold?" Chrono pondered, his heart filled with anticipation. Bright gold surpassed ordinary gold mines in rarity and value, serving as a precious resource for recruiting epic-level heroes and crafting rune-enchanted equipment.
One unit of bright gold held a value equivalent to 10,000 units of regular gold, making it an exceptionally rare and coveted resource. The mine vein before Chrono appeared to contain a minimum of ten units, signifying a staggering sum of 100,000 gold.
Overwhelmed with excitement, Chrono embraced Daisy tightly, expressing his heartfelt gratitude for her invaluable contribution. Daisy blushed, her youthful and pretty face adorned with a radiant smile, basking in her master's appreciation.
The resplendent gold was carefully collected, yielding a total of twelve units of bright gold. Realizing the importance of gold as a vital resource for territory development and hero recruitment, Chrono made the decision to sell two units of bright gold, aiming to expedite his territory's growth.
Upon returning to his territory, Chrono promptly listed the two units of bright gold on the bustling trading market, setting a price of 15,000 gold for each unit. The moment these rare resources appeared on the market, they triggered a flurry of attention and interest among the lords.
Word of the discovery spread like wildfire, and a frenzy ensued as lords vied to secure the prized resource for themselves. Friend requests and messages inundated Chrono's inbox, each accompanied by tempting offers and fervent demands.
Chrono found himself immersed in a bustling market, navigating the intricate web of negotiations and rivalries that had unexpectedly unfolded. The allure and scarcity of bright gold had ignited the ambitions and desires of countless lords, each seeking to enhance their own power and influence.
As he observed the escalating fervor and the insatiable demand for bright gold, Chrono couldn't help but feel a sense of satisfaction. The value of this precious resource far surpassed his initial expectations, and he began to comprehend the tremendous potential it held not only for his own growth but also for shaping the fate of his flourishing territory.
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