Chapter 207: Tier Four

    Derek still couldnt quite wrap his head around the system and its stats. Maybe this system isnt as stingy as I thought it was. He shook his head and inwardly sighed. Its just something Ill have to figure out for myself, just like Alanah says.

    So. Derek shifted the conversation. I know youve moved the auction up and even combined them, but nobody has told me why. What happened?

    I was wondering when you were going to bring that up. Alanah said. This is only known to a few of the higher ups in the Kingdom, but there is a new dungeon that needs to be cleared.

    Derek shrugged. Whats so special about that? Why all the secrecy over a dungeon?

    Its because of the type of dungeon. It is both a raid-type dungeon and time distortion. Alanah explained. If it were just one of those, then there wouldnt be much of a problem, but combined, we end up in this situation.

    How many people? Derek asked.

    Twenty-five people. She answered. But thats not the worst part. The time distortion in that place is big. By the calculations of those who went in before, its at least one to twelve. With each day spent inside, twelve passes on the outside. Because its a max level raid dungeon, it could take months inside to finish.

    The reason why it was a big deal clicked for Derek. So twenty-five of the Kingdoms elite have to run a dungeon that could take years on the outside. Which means Cydaria will lose much of its military power while the dungeon is being completed.

    Hence all the secrecy. Alanah said.

    And you pushed the auction up because they plan on starting this raid soon.

    Alanah nodded. Exactly. The team plans to enter the dungeon a week after the auction.

    I see Derek rubbed his chin.

    Mhm. The times are quite interesting. Alanah said. Now, hand me your membership card. She commanded out of the blue.

    Huh?

    Your Crown membership card. Hand it to me. She reached out with her hand.

    Okay. Derek searched through his storage bracelet until he found the white membership card Stella had given him. With a flick of his wrist, it appeared in his hand. Here. He handed the card over to Alanah.

    Derek watched as Alanah looked over the card, then began injecting her mana into it. He saw as the card changed from white to blue, then eventually purple, before finally settling on black. The golden logo of the Crown shined brightly against the black background. Alanah flicked the card back to Derek. He fumbled with it before he finally caught it.

    Congratulations. Alanah said. You are one of the very few who has a tier four membership. Now you can enjoy heavy discounts on lesser tier services, including hotel stay, along with being able to book suites and dine off the upper tier menus in the restaurants. You get VIP treatment in all Crown locations and auctions.

    Thanks? Derek shrugged and put the card away.

    You know that people would kill for that, right?

    Aye, but killing for a membership card would be a sure way to not be eligible for a membership card. Derek smiled.

    You missed dinner. He said.

    The girl startled and turned around. Oh, was it dinnertime already?

    Derek rolled his eyes. Youre going to drive your mother crazy.

    I know. I already talked with her today. Brandi said. Greater Meditation is amazing

    It is, but dont forget about everything else.

    She nodded. I wont. Its just so good that I can keep going as long as I have materials.

    Speaking of which Derek said. I made another deal with the Crown, so you will have all the materials you need. You just need to tell your mother what you need and shell get it for you.

    Really? Her eyes lit up.

    Yup, but Malorie is in charge of it, so you better listen to her. Derek laughed at Brandis pout. Thats right, no more skipping dinner. You need to be at least a little sociable.

    Fine.

    Derek flicked his wrist, and a spherical object appeared in his hand. It was one of the mana cores from the golem dungeon. He tossed to the girl.

    Whats this? She asked.

    Derek went on to explain to her what it was and how he got it. Including how it powered the golems of different elements. Her face brightened more and more as she listened. Then, when she found out he had thousands of the cores, she went giddy with excitement.

    Thousands? You have thousands of them?

    Yes, and theyre all yours. But you have to be careful. In fact, it would probably be beast if you didnt work with them until you level up more a lot more. They are all from golems at level 160 or higher, and they pack a punch when they explode. He explained. It may even be a good idea to talk with Alanah about getting some defensive runes installed down here that could withstand an explosion of that sort.

    Ill be careful. Brandi said.

    You better. He said. Though I dont think they are dangerous until they are filled with mana. And I got the notifications for killing the golems, so I dont believe they will reform an enemy golem if you can get them working again. Though it would be best to have someone powerful down here, just in case.

    Brandi nodded hard and stored the core inside her ring.

    When I get some extra storage rings, Ill give you the rest. Derek said, before turning to leave. Remember, be careful.

    I know, I know. You dont have to keep telling me.

    Yes, I do. Derek smiled. Im going to sleep.