Chapter 358: Loot Distribution and Leaving the Restricted Space (1/2)

While waiting for the door to appear, Monady called for Irja who became the storage for the loot we gathered inside that space.

Giving everyone their fair share of Energy Stones from the golden statues and a storage ring wherein the contents were emptied. Since everyone did their part, there's no point withholding some of our gains. Besides if some of them didn't cooperate, we wouldn't be able to leave that place alive.

Furthermore, the ring alone was already a haul for some of them. Most of us were freed Transcendents after all, who knows how long they were locked in their respective Irreverent Dungeons? This time, not only were they freed, they're now back on track on progressing in their Pathways.

It's just too bad for Faren and that other scout who died. But there's no point mulling over something that already happened.

Monady set aside for Faren's share that was to be given to his family back in their tribe while the one for the scout… it was shared by everyone.

Also, the ring that should have been for that dead scout was bought by the Dafirae Tribe using the currency of the Dark World. Dark Energy Stone. It was then distributed to all freed Transcendents including me.

It's a cheap change but hey, there's no way I will reject more resources for my Companions.

In the end, I got more than 30 pieces of the basketball-sized stones and some Output Enhancing Equipment. Unlike me, they didn't need an exaggerated amount of Energy to progress. Perhaps these Level 2 Source Energy-rich stones will be able to push most of them to complete their Mortal Pathways. Well, that's as long as I managed to get back to them and help them absorb it without wasting any.

There were also miscellaneous items such as books, herbs, medicinal pills that were lesser in potency than Alwyn's pills and other fairly useful items.

Other than that, the gathered energy on top of my head was still abundant and steadily increasing my progress towards the 5th stage of the 4th realm. There's also the supposed energy contained in that space that will be split with all of us. Perhaps reaching that stage wouldn't be far off now. There are still less than 3 days left before the week that I had to spend in this Dimensional Space will be over.

After that distribution, Irja went back to our side. She also had a great haul so the woman was somewhat in a good mood which led her to lessen her grumpy attitude towards me.

”Good for you, you got the best haul.” She said, probably pertaining to that ice-blue rifle.

”Well, it's not that valuable if you consider its limited use. I have to look for alternate bullets for it.”

The last three bullets can be a trump card. I can sparingly use one or save the three bullets so when the time comes, I can take down a Rank 5 Transcendent.

”Look at this guy… Give it to me if it's not valuable.”

”Who said I don't want it? I can give this to you instead.” I pulled out an empty Necklace and put it in her hand.

”What's this?” Although there's a necklace hanging on my neck, it's the Orb of Enhancement and Jayna's earring that I used as a pendant. The Necklace is hidden in my clothes so no one could really guess that I have higher quality storage equipment.

”Check it for yourself,” I smirked before handing Udann the storage ring I got. It's already empty and I don't have any use for it.

I took advantage of the guy and for sure, he would think back to the times that I got most of the last hit during our hunt. He's now also aware of the last hit benefit after all so I guess it's my payment for that.

”What is this…” Irja became wide-eyed when she tried it and became aware of its use.

”It's part of my secret. Don't tell anyone about that. They will surely covet it.” I sent her a telepathic message instead of answering directly.

Noticing that fluctuation of energy coming from me, Udann couldn't help but ask. ”Are you sure you two aren't in a relationship?”

”No!” With a firm and resolute voice, Irja immediately denied it.

”You heard her.”

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Around 10 minutes later, the supposed reward finally fell upon us.

Within that room, a ray of light composed of pure Level 2 Source Energy hit each of us.

It's unlike the gathered energy, it was instantly absorbed in our bodies, restoring the injuries we suffered before being added to our own progress.

Some of us directly broke through to their next stage in their Transcendent Pathway while some who had just broken through like me, Udann and Irja only felt an increase in our total progress.