But Su Xi didn't know exactly what it was used for; probably only people from the Elemental Association knew about this kind of item.
After returning to the Elemental Association headquarters in Augustus with Cai Ling took out the red crystal and asked the staff about it while submitting the mission.
The staff were immediately shocked and asked them how they obtained the crystal.
Cai Ling answered honestly.
"Broken!"
The staff member screamed and ran away.
"Hey wait a minute, you haven't given me my mission reward yet!" Cai Ling shouted.
However, they couldn't call the staff member back.
Cai Ling looked at Su Xi with pitiful eyes. Su Xi didn't know what was going on either, so she could only wait for the staff member to return.
Soon, the staff member returned and invited Cai Ling and her group to the second floor.
I met the higher-ranking NPC of the Elemental Association.
"You obtained this by dealing with monsters in the Magic Pollution zone?" Faulkner Gascoll, the head of the Elemental Association's mission department, frowned and asked.
"Yes..."
Faulkner covered his eyes and sighed, "Could you please tell me the details, adventurer?"
Cai Ling then recounted how everyone had encountered Nurba.
"Is that really the case? That's troublesome. I didn't expect the Philosopher's Stone to become so polluted again."
Upon hearing this, Cai Ling understood that there was a task ahead and immediately stepped forward to ask, "Manager Faulkner, if you have any problems, you can entrust them to us."
Faulkner glanced at Cai Ling and said, "You're not strong enough."
"If it's the famous Elf Saintess, then it's fine." After saying that, Faulkner looked at Su Xi.
Su Xi: "..."
I never expected that just helping Cai Ling with a task would get me involved. Well, it makes sense, with such a high reputation in the world, it's normal to attract attention.
The manager meant that there was indeed a task, but only Su Xi could take it on; no one else was capable enough.
"If I can help..."
"Of course, if it's Your Highness, it shouldn't be difficult."
"System notification: Faulkner Gascoyle has assigned you a legendary quest, 'The Frenzy of the Sixth Element.' Do you wish to accept?"
There's nothing to say; only a fool wouldn't accept it.
"Accept."
The Frenzy of the Sixth Element
Quest Quality: Legendary
Mission Description: The Philosopher's Stone has gradually entered an overload state. In this state, the Philosopher 'Philosopher's Stone is continuously spreading Magic Pollution, contaminating the environment within its radiation range. The Elemental Association is preparing to discuss shutting it down. At that time, an undead Descenders will be needed to enter the Philosopher's Stone and deal with the pollutants generated by the overload...
Mission Reward: Unknown
Another legendary mission.
In her past life, accepting a task like this was incredibly difficult and arduous; in this life, it's been delivered right to her doorstep. Su Xi feels like she has so many tasks now that she can't possibly finish them all...
"As for you, we will work with the Adventurer's Guild to assign you guardian missions. During the Fifth Element's shutdown, you must protect Augustus."
After Su Xi accepted the mission, Faulkner spoke to Cai Ling.
"I envy Your Highness Su, sob sob, he's gotten another legendary quest."
"Sigh, even the NPCs know about the world's the Number One Player."
I heard some sour comments from the God of War Guild.
Su Xi chuckled and said, "The NPCs don't care about our player rankings; they care about reputation. If Cai Ling's reputation and level are high enough, she can also get this quest."
"Ah, I see. But it's so hard to raise reputation..."
"Your Highness Su, please guide us more."
"Alright, alright, stop talking." Cai Ling interrupted the players' playful banter.
Then go to the first floor to collect the mission rewards.
The experience and rewards for rare-level missions are nothing special.
The main question is which optional reward.
The staff showed Cai Ling the rare props in the warehouse.
The sheer variety of items was dazzling: rare potions, rare skills, rare alchemical artifacts, and countless others...
After all, this warehouse represents the foundation of the entire association, so it's normal that you can't see the bottom of it.
Cai Ling first filtered the criteria, only displaying the core items of the character avatar.
The warehouse contains a fair number of items related to character avatar cores, but not a particularly large quantity. NPCs can't use these items, and their purpose is unknown, so they rarely collect them intentionally.
But one of them immediately caught Cai Ling's eye.
"Sister Su, do you think this prop is the one you want?"
Upon hearing this, Su Xi moved closer.
Core item for Dimensional Character Avatar: [Red Rose] (Purple Rare) (Unique)
Item Description: The core item of the fantasy character Crimson, which can only be used by those with the [Dimensional Avatar] talent.
Effect: Upon use, you will obtain the avatar of the fantasy character Crimson Doll and its skill panel. (Note: Some skills may be adjusted based on game balance.)
Wow, it's true what they say, "I searched high and low but found it right under my nose."
Previously, I asked Yan Hu to help me find Hina Ichigo and Crimson's doll incarnation. I never expected that Crimson's incarnation would actually be in the Elemental Association.
This is probably how Cai Ling obtained the Crimson Incarnation in her previous life.
"I want this prop. What do you need? I can trade with you for it," Su Xi said.
"Oh? No need, Sister Su Xi, you've already helped us so much. It's just a character avatar."
Cai Ling smiled and chose the prop. After the staff took it out, they handed it directly to Su Xi.
"Thank you. You can contact me if you need anything in the future."
Taking the transparent red Rose Crystal flower, Su Xi thanked them very sincerely.
With the mission accomplished, Cai Ling was heading back.
The quest "[The Frenzy of the Sixth Element]" hasn't started yet, so we can only wait for the Elemental Association's arrangements. Shutting down the Philosopher's Stone must be a big deal for Augustus, and they may need time to discuss it.
Su Xi transformed into the incarnation of Mercury Lamp and devoured Crimson's character items.
All Rose Doll incarnations have had their attribute growth cap increased by 10 points, reaching 81 points, which is 11 points higher than that of ordinary legendary incarnations.
"One more Hina Ichigo is needed... Once I get Hina Ichigo, the Alice Game quest will be complete."
After canceling her avatar state, Su Xi looked at the long list of tasks on the task panel and muttered to herself.
Next, we'll be heading to the Holy Capital.
The Shadow Empire's royal family has no idea what they're up to, kidnapping Grace. All they can do now is notify the Holy Capital that a powerful monster is lurking beneath Changye City.
(The main issue is the multiple heroines and harem dynamics; the problem with SeSe might not be as significant. For example, if Su Xi and Liu Yumeng are a couple, then she can't play SeSe with Lei Fa, and Kurumi can't play SeSe with Sheryl either. Also, since the clones are treated as the main character, Kurumi can't be played by anyone else either...)