Chapter 256: Palace Treasury (1/2)

Inside the palace treasury.

Different kinds of equipment from pieces of jewelry, weapons, armors, etcetera were hanging on the wall or if not, they were neatly displayed on the shelves.

They gasped in admiration. As expected of the empire, most of the rarest equipment was stored here-- from plain-looking equipment to a shining one.

”Everyone, choose your desired reward. Just put in mind to choose the equipment that suits your style and that may help you in your journey, ” said the empress after everyone stepped inside.

Their pair of eyes feasting the wonders in front of them.

After a couple of minutes of looking back and forth at all the high-ranked equipment around them, Hilion finally was able to choose the equipment of his choice.

He chose a pair of shining wristbands. Just looking at the gleaming surface, anyone could tell that it wasn't an ordinary item. However, before he wore it, ”be careful!” Her majesty warned.

Hilion paused and all of them glanced at the empress, seeking an explanation.

”That equipment was known as the [Wristband of Emerald God], a ranked 8 equipment. You needed to be at least a star-7 False Path Expert or higher to wear it. If not, it may put your lives in danger.”

”!!”

Roman nodded his head. ”Her Majesty was right, Hilion. Even my rank 7 Lightning Mayhem required me to reach a level of star-5 False Path Expert to tame it,” Roman seconded, agreed to the empress.

It was the first time for Hilion to get a hold of such a higher ranking item, so he had no clue about it. However, he was excited. Finally, high-ranking equipment was in his hand. As he was currently a star-5 False Path Expert, he just needed to advance two levels to reach the required level.

Although it wasn't an easy task, it wasn't impossible to achieve. If he pushed himself to be so active in the Virtual Arena, he believed a breakthrough before their training to become an all-rounder ambassador would start.

After saying his thanks to the empress, He grinned and faced Roman.

”Roman, let's duel when the time comes that we both can manifest our equipment's real power.”

Hilion declared after storing the equipment into his spatial ring.

He was looking at him as his rival. After all, he lost only in the competition in a little margin. If not because of Roman's high-ranking Lightning Mayhem, there was a great chance that he would win over him in the championship.

With this [Wristband of Emerald God], he could probably defeat him when times came.

Roman sneered and walked towards the shining white and dark blue armor.

A trace of lightning was visible on its surface. Probably, an elemental armor.

”Looks like Roman was set on the [Scale Armor of the Lightning Sovereign]. It is a good item to wear, especially that Roman has a strong affinity with lightning elements. It won't only deflect lightning attacks towards him, it will also increase his lightning prowess. On top of that, the [Scale Armor of the Lightning Sovereign] is enchanted with an autofit enchantment, and the one who did the enchantment was the popular enchantress of the empire—” said the empress.

”Your Majesty, do you mean… is Her Eminence Lady Gaia?”

Asked Roman with a surprised face. Even Hilion and the others were having the same face. Only Yman had no idea who this so-called Lady Gaia was.