Broken felt the air around him become alive as soon as Gaia’s visage shimmered with an emerald radiance. The atmosphere buzzed with an energy that made his skin tingle and his heart race.
“Show me…” Queen Gaia whispered, her voice as soft as the rustling of leaves. “What will this world become under your control…”
Vines and roots sprang from the ground like tentacles, winding around her body with a vitality that seemed to draw all the energy in the area toward her. As her lips curved into a knowing smile, Broken noticed a shining ring on her finger. It glowed so brightly that it seemed as though the entire world was being sucked into that tiny piece of jewelry.
“I will seal away some of my powers, and you can unlock them as you grow stronger,” she said.
Broken squinted, his eyes struggling to adjust to the harsh light radiating from the ring. His muscles tensed as a powerful force pulled him closer and closer to the ring, like a black hole drawing everything into its depths.
He reached out, took the ring, and lightly brushed the metal surface of the mysterious artifact. The power that emanated from it was immense, an energy so strong he felt like he could be swept away in its wake.
A series of explosions rippled from the ring, and afterward, a shimmering object seemed to break away from it and then shot into Broken’s chest, immediately finding a place in his inventory.
[You have obtained 1 Epic – Vine Horror Treant Lv. 200 Monster Soul Stone]
“So… the Soul Stone has split again?” he muttered to himself, trying to grasp the significance of what had just happened.
Broken gazed down at the ring now in his hand. It was silver, adorned with intricate green and leaf decorations, a piece of art that held incredible power.
He read the description of the ring he had just acquired.
[Queen Gaia’s Fate Ring]
[Grade: Unique]
[Durability: 100/100]
[Weight: 390]
[The Ring holds within it the Spirit of Queen Gaia, the majestic Nature Goddess.
Only the ring’s rightful owner possesses the ability to summon Queen Gaia and ask for her aid.
But beware, for she is not always in a good mood and may sass you if you do not show her the proper reverence. If you are in need of a formidable ally and can handle a touch of sass, this Ring is the perfect match for you!]
[Skills:]
[Awaken the Nature Goddess: Allows the wearer to access Queen Gaia’s incredible powers and tap into her magical abilities to aid them in their endeavors.
Cooldown: 60 Minutes
Duration: 5 Minutes]
[User Restriction: Have an established contract with Queen Gaia.]
“Unique-grade ring?” Broken murmured to himself, his eyes scanning the detailed description of the ring. He paused for a moment, letting the significance of this realization sink in. A slight smile crept onto his face, reflecting his astonishment at having reached this point – contracting with another High-grade spirit was something he had aimed for.
But then, he remembered a crucial limitation: every player could only contract with one spirit, a rule that applied to everyone. In such a situation, wouldn’t it be a great loss for anyone to have the chance to contract with a spirit as majestic as this if their slot was already used up? Fortunately, Broken had a High-Grade Spirit Contract Ticket, a special ticket given to him by Goddess Akidia. This ticket allowed him to form a contract with up to a Unique-grade spirit, adding an extra slot to the default one he already possessed.
With a determined resolve, he tore the ticket.
[The High-Grade Spirit Contract Ticket is activated, a new contract slot is unlocked. You can now form a contract with a Unique-grade spirit that is in close proximity to you.]
[Queen Gaia, the Nature Goddess and a magnificent spirit, has graciously opened her heart to witness your potential. She is eager to understand your perspective and determine the best way to fulfill her mission.]
[To demonstrate her dedication, Queen Gaia has sealed a portion of her powers and offers you a Unique-grade contract. This means you can summon her and utilize her powers in battles. She will willingly and promptly transfer her powers to you.]
[By entrusting you with this contract, Queen Gaia has shown a great deal of faith in you. Your affinity with her has increased to 65%, which indicates that she will be more attentive to your requests and support you in achieving great feats in the future.]
[Are you ready to enter into a contract with Queen Gaia, the Nature Goddess Spirit? This action requires the use of the High-Grade Spirit Contract Ticket.]
Broken eagerly chose ‘Yes’, feeling a surge of energy flow through his body, enveloping the ring in his grip.
He smiled after reading the additional notification that appeared in front of him, feeling a new sense of power and possibility coursing through his veins.
“Thank you for putting your trust in me,” he said softly.
A gentle voice reverberated directly in his head. “Please take care of me, Master,” it said, the tone both respectful and sincere.
He muttered to himself, “I can summon you for 5 minutes every hour?”
“As you continue to progress and grow stronger, you will unlock more of my potential,” she explained, her voice polite and soothing. “For now, the limit of 5 minutes ensures that our contract remains effective and balanced. This way, my powers aren’t wasted, and you can make the most of me.”
“This is enough for me, for now,” he said, a sense of relief washing over him. “You will provide a lot of help for me.”
[Congratulations! You have achieved the impossible and earned the esteemed ‘Spirit Negotiator Supreme’ title!]
[Your courage and determination in establishing a contract with two spirits of Unique grade is truly remarkable!]
[A feat worthy of admiration and envy! May your success continue to abound!]
[For this achievement, you receive 40 stat points!]
[Congratulations, you have become the catalyst for the creation of the Myth grade Spirit, Queen Gaia, and you have also succeeded in delaying the potential destruction she might cause. This is an extraordinary accomplishment, and for this, you deserve the title ‘Nature’s
Guardian’.]
[Each of your Special Stats has been increased by +10]
Several more notifications popped up on his screen.
He couldn’t help but smile as he read the new title for having a contract with two spirits. “This is really exciting,” he thought to himself as he saw that his stats had increased again. And also he received another achievement for preventing the destruction caused by her? +10 for each special stat? Incredible!
The reward from this achievement was nothing short of phenomenal: +10 for each special stat! Since he had four special stats, this meant a total of 40 points. It was an incredibly valuable reward. Charisma, Luck, Dexterity, Survival-each one was a crucial stat with a wide-ranging impact, and all of them increased by 10 points instantly.
Increasing even one special stat was a difficult task, requiring a variety of challenging methods to achieve. Therefore, the rewards he received this time were truly significant!
[Congratulations for establishing a contract with a Mythic-grade spirit, the highest possible grade a mortal can attain in the mortal realm!]
But then, more notifications kept coming. The rewards he received still needed to be finished!