The first prize handed out was actually the reward for first place, which surprised Chen Lin somewhat.
Normally, they should have started from the bottom and worked their way up.
Still, this could not have been better. He did not want to be kept in suspense, either. The sooner he got his hands on something that would let him leave safely, the sooner he would be out of danger.
Chen Lin glanced at Lilia again.
She showed no reaction and remained outside the door, watching the stage.
He knew Bluwa must have been right: this special first-place reward was awarded specifically to the contestant.
She had no share in it and could not take it from him.
That put his mind at ease.
The Fairytale Sprite still did not speak, seemingly disdaining to communicate with anyone.
The sprite glanced at Chen Lin and waved its staff. The Emblem on his shoulder lit up with a fluorescent glow.
At the same time, a list of treasures appeared in Chen Lin's mind.
"Please make your selection within fifteen minutes. Failure to do so will be regarded as forfeiting your reward."
A gentle voice sounded in Chen Lin's mind, soothing him immensely.
Chen Lin glanced at the Fairytale Sprite. So the sprite could speak after all. It also seemed to possess an independent consciousness rather than simply being the spirit of a treasure.
But he had no time to investigate these things and immediately turned his attention to the list.
A single glance lifted his spirits.
The very first option was actually a Level 3 Golden Road Guide!
Chen Lin was both surprised and delighted.
A Golden Road Guide, and a level 3 one at that-its value went without saying. Even compared with a true treasure, it was by no means inferior.
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