On the gadget screen Lein was holding, news from social media kept scrolling. He observed various posts with a calm expression, though occasionally his eyes narrowed, indicating he was processing something. As a Guardian, he often forgot how the simple lives of ordinary people unfolded in the digital world. But this morning, he chose to enjoy the moment.
"Here you go, Brother," Nita offered a piece of bread she had carefully spread with jam.
"Thank you." Lein took it, biting the edge of the bread slowly.
Under the warm morning sun, the two of them savored this moment of togetherness. There was no heavy conversation, only a comfortable silence. They were both used to starting their mornings this way, enjoying a brief respite before a busy day began.
After relaxing in the morning, Lein usually started his routine by patrolling the entire Divine Sky Realm. He ensured that all regions remained under control. His clones, scattered across various locations, acted as extensions of himself, allowing for more effective oversight.
These clones were not just replicas of Lein but could also adapt to their surroundings. By utilizing transformation skills, Lein could disguise his clones in various forms, deceiving rulers below the King level. This skill allowed him to keep watch without drawing unnecessary attention.
However, Lein still valued physical presence. His original body often conducted direct inspections, enjoying the breathtaking views around the Divine Sky Realm. Every step he took was accompanied by gratitude for the world he now protected.
It wasn't uncommon for Lein to receive calls from the core members of his alliance. As a leader, he was often asked to help handle various administrative issues, especially those related to governance. Though these tasks could sometimes feel burdensome, Lein always tried to give his full attention, ensuring every decision he made benefited his alliance.
"Brother, the day after tomorrow, we'll discuss the next stage of the realm's development," Nita said, her eyes fixed on the gadget screen in her hands. Her tone was casual, but her gaze reflected seriousness about the upcoming plans.
"Yes, that's right. The next plan is to establish an empire in this realm and then create other kingdoms," Lein replied briefly but with confidence. He leaned back in his terrace chair, holding his gadget with one hand.
Nita paused for a moment, trying to grasp Lein's intent. "Why create kingdoms if there's already an empire, Brother?" she asked, frowning slightly in confusion.
"Well, we'll be the ones owning this empire," Lein replied, this time with a relaxed tone.
"Meanwhile, the kingdoms will be led by Earth's surviving nations. They've struggled hard to endure in the Divine Sky Realm, so it's only fair they're given their own power to build their kingdoms."
Nita nodded slowly, taking in every word Lein said. Over the past few months, she had undergone a significant transformation. She had become more mature, capable of strategic thinking, and was often trusted to represent Lein in governance matters on the Main Landmass. On several occasions, she even chaired important meetings when Lein was occupied with more urgent matters.
"Alright, Brother. I just wanted to remind you, as you asked last week," Nita said with a friendly smile. Lein had asked her to remind him about the internal meeting, and now Nita was fulfilling that task.
"Thank you," Lein replied briefly.
Nita gave a small nod and continued eating. But suddenly, she seemed to recall something. "Oh, right, I'm heading out now. I have plans with Sister Laras to go to the beach."
Nita quickly finished her meal, then tidied up the table. She hurriedly stood to prepare her things.
"Alright, send my regards to Laras and the others," Lein said, his voice calm, while his gaze remained fixed on the gadget in his hand.
"Okay, Brother," Nita replied before heading inside the house. The sound of her quick footsteps grew distant, leaving Lein alone on the terrace.
Lein let out a deep sigh, gazing at the clear sky in front of him.
"Huft... five days, and still no further progress?" he muttered softly, barely audible.
His hand gripped his gadget tightly, while his mind drifted to the Talent Crystals he had been using for the past month. His efforts to enhance his duplication talent had yet to show significant results.
(Talent Crystal) A rare item that grants the opportunity to acquire or enhance talents. If the user already has a talent, the existing talent will be upgraded.
- Success rate: 0.0010%.
After successfully enhancing his talent 14 times, the success rate of the Talent Crystal had drastically dropped to 0.0010%, far lower than its initial rate of 25%. During this process, Lein always chose two additional paths for each enhancement option. Although the risks were higher, the end results made the effort incredibly worthwhile.
Lein opened his talent panel, revealing his new ability.
(Infinity Duplicate - Version 3)
- Ability to duplicate 1 item into 1.5 million copies.
- Chance to improve item quality: 19.35%.
- Cooldown: 12.3 minutes.
After the last four enhancements, Lein's duplication ability had reached a level he could hardly believe. The total duplication count now stood at 1.5 million items in a single process.
At first, he thought this figure was a system error, but his doubts vanished after testing it several times. Tens of billions of items now filled the storage space within his dimensional ring, serving as undeniable proof of his new power.
The cooldown for this talent had also been significantly reduced, now requiring only 12.3 minutes for reuse. In a single day, Lein could utilize this ability over 100 times, producing more than 1,500 billion items if he chose to duplicate the same item. This potential not only made Lein nearly invincible in terms of resource supply but also gave him an extraordinary edge in strategic planning.
Additionally, the ability to enhance item quality made this talent even more remarkable. Although the enhancement chance was only 19.35%, its scale of effect was extraordinary. From the total 1.5 million duplicated items, about 300,000 items typically experienced quality improvement, yielding results far superior to the original items. This gave Lein an unparalleled advantage in terms of equipment, weapons, and other resources.
Lein sat calmly in his room, staring at the system screen while tapping his fingers on the table.
"I hope this doesn't take more than a month," he murmured lightly, his eyes reflecting a calm yet calculated demeanor. He knew that the 0.0010% success rate was a significant challenge, but he had a way to overcome it.
The secret to his success lay in his countless clones. Each of his clones, scattered across various realms, simultaneously used the Talent Crystals.
Lein had created millions of clones with the same capabilities, each tirelessly working to enhance their talents.
This technique allowed the original Lein to reap the rewards of every success achieved by his clones while maintaining full control over every major decision that needed to be made.