Chapter 371: Can’t afford it.
[These tests are not only unique for each level, but also for each individual.] The system continued its explanation.
[The test to advance to the Hero realm won’t be the same to advance to the demigod realm. Also, even if you are in the same realm as someone else, the tests will mean different things.]
‘So how do I know what my test for the hero realm is?’ Blake asked.
[Finding out what needs to be done is also part of the test, but I can give you a hint.] The system said.
[Each test has to deal with the realm you are advancing to. The Mother-stream wants to know if you are worthy to obtain such power. So in the case of the Hero realm, you most probably have to showcase your heroic values.] The system explained.
“Doesn’t that mean I have to take up missions?” Blake couldn’t help but ask because that was currently almost impossible.
Even if he was to get a mission, it would most likely be an escort or investigation mission where he can’t showcase any heroic values.
…..
[You are getting 2 things wrong.] The system said. [Being a hero is more about what people think about you. So even if you are to act like one and people don’t see you that way, then you are just a self-proclaimed hero.]
[When you understand the first one, then you will know that even a bad person could be seen as a hero. It’s just a matter of perspective. So no matter if your actions are good or evil, as long as people see you as a hero you are one.] The system explained.
“That makes sense why people like Slade can advance to the Hero realm.” Blake thought.
If there was one thing, Blake knew about the Mother-stream, it was all about balance. It didn’t see any difference between good and evil, and wouldn’t try to punish any evil doer, which eliminated the concept of Karma.
If it was months back, Blake would have seen this as crazy, but as time went on he began to understand what Madara meant when he said “Wherever there is light, there are also shadows.”
(AN: for those who don’t know, Madara is a villain (or a hero ?? from Naruto.)
“Guess there is no need to force it. I would just keep cultivating for now.” Blake said.
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At dinner that evening.
“What are your plans for the holiday?” Blake asked Luciano.
“I will be heading back to the capital tomorrow to spend some time with my Dad.” Luciano replied with an anxious sigh.
“That doesn’t sound fun.” Blake said. 𝐛𝐨𝘃𝗹.
“It’s mostly training and official duties. So I won’t say it isn’t fun.” Luciano said.
“Yep, that isn’t fun.” Brian confirmed Blake’s words.
“If you are so far away. Wouldn’t that affect the business?” Blake couldn’t help but ask because he was worried about things coming up and Luciano not being available to settle them.
“You don’t have to worry about that, distance is not a barrier for me.” Luciano said as he brought out a golden communication amulet and handed it to Blake. “The communication amulet already has my contact. Feel free to call me whenever you need something.”
“There is no need to give me something so costly when I can just add your contact to my adventurer amulet.” Blake said as he refused the gift.
Luciano was already doing a lot for him. So Blake didn’t want to be more indebted to him.
“No one can contact me unless they have that. So you should keep it.” Luciano said as he slid back the communication amulet back to Blake.
‘It’s just like private numbers billionaires use to stop random numbers from calling them.’ Blake thought.
“Then I have to thank you for the gift.” Blake said as he gave an informal bow.
‘I wonder what it can do…’ Blake couldn’t wait to begin exploring the communication amulet.
[Seems you have forgotten about the dimensional ring you got at the wall.] The system reminded Blake.
‘You mean the one you made me steal from a dying man?’ Blake snorted.
“What of you, Tessie. What are your plans for the holiday?” Brian asked as Blake was arguing with the system.
“I can’t go out of the city because it is still unsafe. So I have nothing else to do but practice Alchemy.” Tessie let out a helpless sigh.
“Seems no one except for Blake is having a fun holiday.” Castiel said causing everyone to chuckle.
“…Eh?” Blake was forced out of his argument with the system.
All of them were well aware that he would be unable to hunt or get missions. So he was more than confused by the statement.
“The only thing I have left is forgemastery. So how is that… Oh, I now understand.” Blake facepalmed when he realized that they were calling him a workaholic.
…
After dinner, Blake returned to his room and brought out the golden amulet.
He began checking out its functions, and in a matter of seconds, he was flabbergasted.
He found out that not only did the amulet have a private contact, but it could record and save videos just like a phone.
Apart from that, it was able to add multiple people to the call, unlike normal communication amulets that could call one person at a time.
“I wonder how much it is.” Blake thought.
[This is definitely not the highest level of communication amulets, but from its quality and functions it is safe to say it is what top nobles use.]
[As for the price. You can’t afford it, so I suggest you don’t bother thinking about it.] The system reminded Blake of how poor he was compared to nobles.
“…”
Having no comebacks, Blake chose to act like he didn’t hear anything before bringing out Pascal’s dimensional ring.
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