The Game of Global Mining

Chun immediately asked, "What about now?"

Vivian laughed, "Now? She’s recklessly disturbing my consciousness. Not only have I sensed the Nightmare Realm, but it seems I’ve also reconnected with my Elemental Realm perception, which has been closed off for years. So, dear, rest assured, I’m going to suddenly become very strong. I’ll definitely not be a hostage or a burden to you anymore!"

As she spoke, Vivian waved her hand and caught a small fireball!

Is this even possible?

Chun was overjoyed, "That’s wonderful!"

Liya, however, asked, "Then what was the number of the object you infused with magic power back then?"

Vivian was momentarily stunned, "Back then, I overexerted myself and only forged a low-tier Sacred Artifact. As for the number, I was too weak at the time, so I don’t remember it."

Liya said, "Even though it’s a low-tier Sacred Artifact, it’s the only one suitable for your mage return as a Super Divine Artifact. There’s a historical precedent for returnees whose strength far surpasses before. Miss Vivian may not remember the number, but surely you remember the item’s style?"

Ah!!!

Vivian was even more amazed, "Yes, I remember! Follow me!"

While speaking, she grabbed the ground meat curtain and headed outside.

Liya turned around to the classroom and said, "You all continue to absorb!"

"Okay, Master."

As they walked around the academy, Vivian felt great and happily chatted, "That was the girls’ toilet. Back then, I was constantly being rubbed against the ground by a few noble ladies from the Empire’s Rowling family, Hathaway family, and Basta Race, and even though I had magic, it was restrained and couldn’t be used at all. This is also why I later gave up mana."

Chun’s heart skipped a beat, "What happened later?"

Vivian laughed, "Later, Fafnir enrolled, and I went to find her. Fafnir pinned them down in the toilet and stomped on them hard!"

You sure are something, elder sister...

Chun sighed, "Fafnir is really righteous!"

Vivian sighed, "As a result, because of this, Fafnir was locked in a small dark room for two weeks and warned by the school not to meddle in others’ affairs. Otherwise, Fafnir wouldn’t have graduated in just 5 months. It was because I dragged her down."

Chun asked further, "And then?"

Vivian laughed even more happily, "Then those noble ladies couldn’t wait to retaliate again before their injuries healed, beating me even harder, resulting in Hathaway, that bitch, exerting too much force and pulling her wound, having to go back to the hospital for another week."

Uh...

Liya sighed, "I’ve heard of the infamous reputations of these Empire families. Outwardly, it’s arrogant bullying, but in reality, it’s suppressing promising lower-class students. For them to target you is actually a recognition of your strength."

Vivian laughed, "I’ve fully come to terms with it! Changing careers to a Dancing Girl requires great body resilience, so getting beaten would be even worse. I built up resistance early, which also laid a good foundation for changing careers!"

Then, Vivian pointed ahead and laughed loudly at the canteen restaurant, "At that time, my dorm was occupied by a fallen branch of the Golden Wheat Flower Race. Despite barely qualifying for assistance, she still put on the airs of an aristocrat in front of me, making me get her breakfast every morning. In the food, I spat in it several times, and she lived with me for two years, eating my saliva for two years!"

Holy...

Holy Shit! If this were some revised pervert talk, it would be, why reward her for two years?

Liya sighed, "Even though Miss Vivian has unpleasant memories, the fact that she can recall these scene details so clearly means there must be something precious."

Vivian sighed, "Perhaps it’s freedom, even if it’s the freedom to get beaten. Perhaps it’s hope, even if it’s faint hope. After all, I was young then..."

As she spoke, a tall and majestic building suddenly loomed ahead, disappearing into the clouds.

Vivian smiled awkwardly, "The Dharma Venerable Tower, a place only top students can go, I was embarrassed to approach usually, and had only entered during the last time at graduation."

Liya sighed, "It’s not as grand as you remember; it’s actually like this—"

With that, she waved her hand, and the entire building shrunk considerably, becoming remarkably clear.

Vivian was stunned, "Is it like this?"

"Yes!"

Vivian laughed, "Is this considered disenchantment?"

Liya nodded, "Yes, nothing too impressive."

Vivian took a long breath, "Thank you for pointing that out..."

So, they entered the tower, going underground.

Liya smiled and said, "I’ve never been here before, I also thank you."

Entering the deepest level, they arrived at a grand and imposing underground chamber, filled with various facilities that were blurry in memory. Exclusively on display, a silver-white ring shone brilliantly.

Vivian said, "This ring drained all my mana."

Liya nodded, "This is the first-tier Mithril Alloy Crystal Ring, named ’Imperial Silver Sun Ring.’ It was a style issued by the Empire’s Radiance Jewelry Company to celebrate the Emperor’s 900th year in power. There are 1,000 pieces in total and it is a collector’s favorite among nobles. The Imperial Magic Academy is the sixth priority distribution department and should also receive 100 pieces, likely numbered between 600-699. At that time, Miss Vivian, being an apprentice, was arranged to use such a specially significant ring, actually affirming your real talent."

Vivian exclaimed, "You know so much, my lord!"

Chun could not help but admit it, her status as a goddess might be youthful, but as a City Beauty, she truly has substance!

Liya sighed, "Because this ring has inherent collection value, I’m unsure whether it’s still in the academy; if it is, perhaps we can try to buy it. If another collector has bought it, that would be more complicated."

Chun decisively stated, "I have a lot of money; as long as we know the seller, I’ll definitely buy it!"

Vivian sighed, "Yes, dear, I know you’re wealthy, but you can’t leave right now."

Liya said solemnly, "Actually, I already have three possible candidates—those who know your true strength are the three noble ladies who bullied you. One of them must have bought it!"

Vivian was stunned, "That sounds very troublesome, right?"

Liya sighed, "Perhaps, let’s keep an eye out first."

Troublesome? Somehow, Chun instantly thought of the Ten Lords! The Empire’s noble class is in the Old World; ordinary players can’t access it! Someone like me, a nouveau Ten Lord, might only get to the Golden Divine Throne. But Ten Lords are different; is there anything they can’t accomplish?

However, directly asking Liya to ask the Ten Lords seems to violate the mission event trigger process, doesn’t it?

But Chun still tried, "I think we should consult a Sage about this?"

Liya sighed, "Sages are very busy. Let’s go back and see how they’re absorbing."

Ah, it doesn’t work, as expected.

However, Chun thought of Sheila among the Ten Lords! She directly triggers communication with Vivian face-to-face; might as well have Vivian be straightforward to avoid concocting all kinds of flawed reasons.

Chun directly said, "Dear, you can ask Elder Sheila, just tell her; she must have news."

Vivian laughed, "I’ll try it."

That’s the right way! I made her act like an NPC...