Leveling Up by Executing Monsters

Chapter 210: Chapter 210: Do You Know What This Is?

"Huh? No mirror? That’s normal. An array-type Orbit like this doesn’t need a basic component like a mirror. It only needs to..."

Balderes seemed rather unconcerned by the anomaly Lloyd had discovered. He was about to continue speaking when Lloyd interrupted him:

"No, what I mean is, there’s no mirror in a girl’s room..."

"Huh? What’s wrong with that? A room is for sleeping. Why would you put a mirror in it?"

"You... have never been in a girl’s room, have you?"

"That... uh... well... Consciousness Lock is a very unique effect. You can’t be too careless when embedding it into an array. There should be some specific details to differentiate it, but I can’t tell from the sketch you provided. That leaves us to identify it by observing any oddities in the room...

...or by using some rather special methods. Methods I haven’t had a chance to verify carefully yet..."

As Balderes spoke, he scribbled and sketched in his notebook, generously sharing his cutting-edge ideas and designs with Lloyd. Then, they discussed the specific plan to rescue Elolo.

The two of them talked for a long time. It wasn’t until it was almost time for dinner that they reluctantly ended their discussion for the day.

"This discussion with you has been incredibly beneficial and has given me a lot of inspiration. I hope we can have more academic discussions in the future. Of course, the prerequisite is that we first successfully rescue the ’White Bishop’..."

"Same here. Your ideas on the miniaturization and portability of Orbits have opened a whole new door for me. I’ll have to carefully reflect on what I’ve learned today when I get back. I hope your end of the operation goes smoothly."

After exchanging a few more compliments, they prepared to part ways, agreeing to meet again at the ’Dream Theater’ in two days.

But just before leaving, Balderes suddenly asked a question:

"Even though our plan seems reasonably thorough, the process is still very long and full of uncertainties. This could expose you to unknown risks. Even so, do you still want to rescue her?"

"Yes."

Lloyd answered without hesitation.

"Is it just because of the Venerable’s directive?"

Balderes asked probingly.

Lloyd paused. He didn’t want the ’Supreme One’ to be characterized as a ruthless and uncaring figure who would use any means necessary and disregard the lives of his subordinates, so he explained:

"Not entirely. The Venerable told me to act within my abilities. It wasn’t a mandatory order."

Balderes nodded. That fit with logic and his own speculation—the relationship between the Supreme One and a Beloved was clearly much closer than the ties within the symposium. Sacrificing an important Beloved to rescue the ’White Bishop’ was clearly not a reasonable trade.

So he continued to ask:

"So you’re still willing to risk it to save her?"

Lloyd smiled and gave a vague answer:

"Perhaps because... I just happen to be capable of saving her?"

This time it was Balderes’s turn to be stunned. Then he also laughed and said with a meaningful tone:

"That certainly sounds like something the ’Black Knight’ would think."

With that, the two parted ways, leaving the meeting room one after the other and arriving at the second-floor garden.

As soon as Balderes stepped out, he realized the ’Black Knight’ was no longer by his side. Only a stern-faced Attendant was left in the garden, who was striding over and asked, politely enough:

"Would you like to see the exchange list?"

After experiencing the other Attendant’s attentiveness, Balderes felt a little disdainful of this one’s cold attitude. The differential treatment was just too obvious.

’But there’s nothing to be done about it. After all, it seems I’m still quite a ways off from ’greatness’...’

Balderes shook his head and left the ’Dream Theater’ directly. He then made his way back to his family’s ancestral workshop.

As soon as he got home, he locked himself in his study, took out an old notebook, and began to record the gains and insights from his trip.

After jotting down his thoughts on the portability and miniaturization of Orbits, he put down his pen and began to ponder many important questions—questions about the Supreme One.

’It’s been confirmed that the Venerable is gradually reawakening. Perhaps He will maintain a very low profile for now, and might not take much action? Will many things be left to His Beloved to execute?’

’But He is undoubtedly mysterious and powerful. Even in a state of ’needing to reawaken’, He is an existence beyond my comprehension and reach.’

’And of the two Beloved of His who have appeared before us, one has unfathomable strength, and while the other doesn’t seem as exaggerated, he should still be a bit stronger than me.’

’I can sense that the ’Black Knight’ is very young, yet he doesn’t lack shrewdness. Talking with him is truly a pleasure.’

’Besides, he’s a good person. A kind person...’

’This also aligns with my judgment of the Venerable. He doesn’t seem like the type of being who tramples on human life and manipulates people’s hearts. He’s closer to ’lawful’ and ’neutral’, so naturally, He wouldn’t let some cruel and insane character become His Beloved.’

’What’s more, the tribute I offered was regifted to him by the Venerable, which shows he is also held in high regard by the Venerable.’

’I must be sure to maintain this friendship with the ’Black Knight’ in the future.’

’So... what does our symposium mean to the Venerable? Are we candidates for becoming Beloved?’

’That’s a real possibility. We have good talents, belong to different systems and cities, and we all have ideas about changing the world. We should have many common interests with Him. Helping us, or developing us into Beloved, should also aid His reawakening.’

’That would explain why He would have His Beloved help that girl whose talent and strength are so unremarkable.’

’In that case... He should help me too, right?’

’If I could become His Beloved too, then I would have no more worries about my future plans.’

’And I could become as powerful and exceptional as those two Beloved. When I go to the ’Dream Theater’, the Attendants wouldn’t look down on me anymore...’

’Of course, besides the Venerable, I can also ask the ’Black Knight’ for help. That would give me more certainty.’

’In the end, I must continue to prove my worth to the Venerable! And I must maintain my important friendship with the ’Black Knight’!’

After this bout of wild thoughts, Balderes nodded forcefully.

Then he took out a pen and paper from his desk and began to draw a firearm design.

This was something the ’Black Knight’ had asked him about earlier. He had said someone in Radiant City admired his work and wanted to know if a custom piece was possible. It should be a good opportunity to make some money.

Balderes was always keen on making money. In the mystical and Extraordinary Realm, talent was important, but money was even more so.

...

After leaving the meeting room, Lloyd was also met by his Attendant, whose face was all smiles and eagerness.

"Honored guest, what kind of game would you like to experience next?"

Lloyd shook his head and said:

"I’ve already played one round today, so I’ll pass for now. I have other things to do. Let me see the exchange list."

He then took the exchange list, and after looking it over, he spent 32 points to redeem a few inexpensive materials. These were all needed for the upcoming plan to rescue Elolo.

These were all uncommon materials that Balderes had mentioned earlier. In his Orbit designs, he always adhered to the principles of being economical, innovative, and bold, focusing on cost-effectiveness rather than just piling on expensive components. Therefore, the cost of this rescue operation wasn’t too high.

It was just that for these kinds of relatively obscure items with varied origins, it was more convenient to exchange them directly with points than to go out and buy them with money.

After putting away the materials the Attendant brought out, Lloyd remembered something in his Storage Bag. He took out an oil-paper packet, opened it in front of the Attendant, and asked:

"Do you recognize this?"

Inside the oil-paper packet was a pile of wood-colored wax residue, one of Lloyd’s few gains from the last [Forgetfulness] incident.

"I do."

The Attendant first nodded, then shook his head.

"But for certain reasons, I cannot explain it to you directly. If you wish to learn more, you might consider exchanging for some high-level Forbidden Knowledge."

As he spoke, he presented a list. The point requirement for every item on it had several ’0’s after it.

"Thank you for showing me just how poor I am."

"You’re welcome. Would you like me to recommend some games for quickly earning points?"

"No, no, no, that’s not necessary."

Lloyd waved his hands repeatedly, refusing without hesitation.

As a modern young man who enjoyed Krypton Gold Mobile Games, he wasn’t about to fall easily into this kind of ’spending trap’.

Besides, the Attendant’s attitude was, in fact, the ’answer’ he was looking for. He only needed to confirm that the pile of wax residue was valuable. As for its specific use and value, he could study that slowly in the future.

Lloyd could roughly guess that he probably wouldn’t be able to use this thing anytime soon. After all, it was something left behind by that High Position master associated with [Forgetfulness].

He then left the ’Dream Theater’ and went to the old book market.

Checking the time, he saw it would still be a while before his sister got home, so he wandered around the market and picked up a few cheap books.

War God Rebirth: I became a Beautiful Underworld Girl

I have never been happy as a son-in-law

My Life with a Beautiful Girl

Next, he went to a nearby department store. With the swagger of a man with deep pockets, he walked into the jewelry store, a place usually devoid of customers. Following the enthusiastic recommendation of the saleswoman, he picked out a pricey bracelet for his sister.

’Since he had prepared a music box for Weiya, of course he had to get a gift for his sister as well. He couldn’t just forget his sister now that he had a girlfriend.’

Then he bought a large pile of groceries, and as soon as he got home, he dove into the kitchen and began to ’forge,’ a flurry of BANG! BANG! BANG!

Finally, he brought out a series of masterfully crafted delicacies, showcasing his culinary skills that had reached a state of perfection. He handled all sorts of ingredients with ease:

Crab Stew with Spicy Sausage, Grilled Squid Tentacle Cake, Cheese-Style Braised Eggplant and Potatoes, and Thick Green Pepper and Tomato Soup.

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