Gurgle, gurgle~
Underground Laboratory
Inside an Embryonic Container connected to dozens of Fleshy Tubes.
Han Dong, wearing a Biological Respirator and covered in tiny inserted tubes, was undergoing the repairs best suited to him.
At the same time, Han Dong's consciousness had entered the mental space where the Smiling Face Tree stood. Together with Earl, he bit into plump red fruits, using Earl's newly acquired "Netherblood" trait to accelerate the recovery of both body and mind.
For Han Dong,
his encounter with the Emperor Slayer had counted as the greatest crisis of this London Game.
Yet conversely, it was precisely the Emperor Slayer's arrival that had enabled Earl's complete transformation, allowing him to fully merge with the Netherblood Skull and freeing him from all restrictions imposed by his bloodline.
It had also established a connection with another S-rank world corresponding to this piece of equipment—Grim Dawn.
At the same time, they had found a way to complete the Netherblood Skull.
Such gains were entirely worth it.
At that moment, Earl was biting into a fruit, his face brimming with excitement.
"Nicholas, your performance this time has been even more dazzling than in the London Game a year and a half ago... Once the game ends, you'll surely receive enormous gifts from the top-ranking superiors.
Legendary Grade Otherworlder equipment,
Mythical or even king-grade deeds,
or perhaps the favor of some superior who'll personally instruct you—any of that is possible.
Just thinking about it gets my blood pumping!"
"Earl, the war isn't over yet, so let's not think about that for now... Judging from the current situation, we can still fight for a greater victory.
Hurry up and help me recover. I might need to borrow a god's power again."
For some reason,
when Han Dong said this, the bright red fruit