Game Overlord: Conqueror of Worlds

Chapter 53: Returning Early

Chapter 53: Returning Early

[Darkened Germinated Vine Seed]

[Quality: Lv3 (Pale Gold)]

[Uses: Architecture, Summoning Sacrifice]

[Description: A seed of Greenvine turned into Azrak Nightshade. Originally a failed fusion product, the seed was slowly eroded by dark attributes over a millennium, then stimulated by necromantic methods, finally allowing it to germinate. Note: The seed absorbed the power of several other seeds during germination, raising its grade, but also increasing its demand for dark attribute energy. If the seed doesn't continuously absorb dark attribute energy after sprouting, it may die.]

Even though Leon had gotten what he wanted, he wasn't happy. The already sprouted seed had only grown two pale purple leaves the size of a palm, but it was enough to cause him pain. The white, hair-thin vine growing from the back of the leaves directly pierced into the back of his hand, relentlessly absorbing his dark energy.

Leon had seen how these fine, hair-like vines burrowed into other unactivated seeds, sucking all the life force and dark energy out of them.

So, Leon immediately gave up the idea of storing the seed in his card. Holding the seed with both hands, he quickly left the main laboratory and headed directly toward the cafeteria where the players had initially gathered.

When Leon reached the cafeteria, he found that Lady Ember hadn't gone to the main laboratory but was waiting there for everyone's return. Alongside her were her two juniors and the wind element player.

The four of them were stunned when they saw Leon return so early, as they hadn't expected him to come back so soon after entering.

But when Lady Ember saw the seed in Leon's hand, she smiled. "I say, buddy, it looks like your combat strength has dropped by more than 80%. In your current state, don't even think about fighting—you can't even run fast. Do you still plan to continue following us?"

Leon shook his head. "I've already come this far, thanks to all of you. I probably won't be able to accompany you further down this path. Could you tell me how to leave this map?"

Lady Ember smiled faintly. "It's simple, just use your Hearthstone to return. But once you leave, you can never come back here. You know the condition to enter this place is..."

"The Seven Knights IV?" Leon interrupted.

Lady Ember gave him a knowing look, while the wind element player beside her pulled Leon aside and asked, "Classmate, did you refuse Quinn Ashford's request earlier?"

Leon looked at the player in confusion, not understanding what he was talking about.

Seeing Leon's reaction, the player laughed. "You don't know, huh? I've been here all this time because Lady Ember promised to let me handle the Seven Knights IV—Dorian Sandshade. Once you all leave, I'll have three chances to enter this place freely.