The Shelter Game: Me, Starting with a Tenfold Drop Rate

Deep within the headquarters of the Angel Guild, in a storage room, the Knowledge Fairy absorbed the information that Irving had provided about the Blood Moon's power.

Irving hadn't shared everything he knew regarding the Blood Moon; he felt some details were uncertain even to him. He only relayed the information he was sure about.

After hearing him out, the Knowledge Fairy underwent a rapid transformation.

She morphed into the shape of an owl. Whenever the Knowledge Fairy took on this form, she invariably asked crucial questions, and this time was no exception. Your next chapter is on empire

"Have you not noticed any abnormalities in the information you provided?" the Knowledge Fairy inquired gravely.

Irving didn't respond immediately. He furrowed his brow in thought for a moment before slowly countering, "What exactly seems abnormal?"

"Why did Sophia go directly to the real world to find Jony? How did she know your actions were directed by Jony?"

Upon hearing the Knowledge Fairy's questions, Irving's frown eased a bit.

"Oh, so this is the abnormality you're referring to! That's actually quite easy to explain. I was able to locate Sophia because Jony provided me with that jade pendant. During the battle, Sophia must have sensed the pendant's energy, which prompted her to attack Jony in the real world."

The Knowledge Fairy did not refute Irving's explanation. Instead, she continued along the same line of inquiry.

"You're right. But how did Sophia know she could defeat Jony? Don't you find her actions in the real world somewhat absurd?"

The Knowledge Fairy's question made Irving realize he hadn't thought through the situation thoroughly enough. Just as she had pointed out, Sophia's understanding of Jony likely wasn't as extensive as it should be.

Clearly, Jony had concealed a great deal of important information from Sophia. If that were the case, why was Sophia so bold as to return to the real world?

Moreover, throughout the battle with Sophia, Irving had never understood the ultimate goal behind her actions in Starling City. Jony hadn't clarified what Sophia's motives were, either. He had spent a lot of time explaining why he wanted Irving to find Sophia, but never mentioned the ultimate purpose behind Sophia's actions in Starling City.

Irving felt ensnared in a colossal enigma. The Green family was proving to be even more enigmatic than he had imagined.

As Irving furrowed his brow in thought, the Knowledge Fairy's voice broke through his contemplation once again.

"I suspect you don't know the answers to these questions either. So I won't prolong my wait for your response. The information you provided about the Blood Moon has some flaws, but overall, it is satisfactory. I can tell you how to mitigate the encroachment of other powers."

At this point, the Knowledge Fairy had reverted to her book form. She presented a spellcasting method and its conditions directly before Irving.

"Time Suspension Technique? Is this how you mitigate the chaotic encroachment affecting Anna?" Upon seeing the name of the spell, Irving immediately realized that the Time Suspension Technique could only delay the effects of the power, not cure the encroachment entirely.

"That's correct; it's the very method I used to help Anna maintain her self-awareness. You can also use the Time Suspension Technique to prevent the encroachment of Blood Moon power on Sophia from worsening. However, I must warn you: the Time Suspension Technique, in essence, is a localized time stasis. Its effects don't last very long.

You need to act quickly. If you haven't found a way to counteract the chaotic power's encroachment before the effects of the Time Suspension Technique on Anna wear off, she will be swiftly overwhelmed by the chaotic force. At that point, even if I intervene personally, I won't be able to preserve Anna's self-awareness."

The Knowledge Fairy relayed all the information related to the Time Suspension Technique. After hearing this, a hint of disappointment crossed Irving's face. However, he quickly composed himself. Deep down, he had never genuinely believed that the Knowledge Fairy would possess a method to entirely eradicate the encroachment.

"Thank you very much for providing me with the Time Suspension Technique. I have one last question: can the Time Suspension Technique be used in combat?"

"Of course it can! Since the essence of the Time Suspension Technique is localized time stasis, you can indeed use it to slow down the time around your enemies."

With the Knowledge Fairy's affirmative answer, Irving finally nodded in satisfaction.

"I understand now! I won't take up any more of your time!"

With that, he turned to leave. After Irving exited the storage room, the Knowledge Fairy murmured to herself, "Things seem dire. Every powerful force is stirring restlessly. It appears all powers are becoming aware that the end of the world is imminent. I must hasten my own actions."

Unbeknownst to Irving, he had missed the Knowledge Fairy's murmured concerns. After leaving the deepest storage of the Angel Guild headquarters, he swiftly returned to the most important conference room within the headquarters.

The others in the conference room had not yet departed; they were all waiting for Irving's return. He recounted the information he had gained from the Knowledge Fairy. The expressions on everyone's faces shifted to a slightly more despondent demeanor.

As the atmosphere grew heavy with tension, Anna spoke up.

"I don't think you all need to feel so pressured. I'm very aware of my situation; the effects of the Time Suspension Technique on me should last for quite a while. I believe you'll find a way to eradicate the encroachment of chaotic power during that time."

Her words brought faint smiles to the faces of Aron, James, and Irving.

"Anna's right! We can't give up hope now! I will continue to pursue any leads related to the chaotic power. You all should stay at the Angel Guild and deal with other issues," Irving declared before making his exit.

Irving wasn't quite sure where he would go to investigate leads related to the chaotic power, but he felt that aimlessly searching outside was better than remaining at the Angel Guild headquarters.

Once Irving left, the members of the Angel Guild began to attend to their own matters. James, unable to return to his own family, stayed at the guild's headquarters. He refused to sit idly by and chose to assist Aron with various tasks.

For the members of the Angel Guild, the most pressing concern was addressing the series of troubles in Starling City. Although the immediate threat posed by Sophia had vanished, the situation in Starling City was still dire.

Aron decided to send Nick to Starling City to ensure its safety, while he, James, and Anna would remain at the Angel Guild headquarters, cautiously monitoring the situation. Aron believed that the Night Blades would seize this opportunity to launch an attack on the Angel Guild.

"We must not let our guard down! The previous disaster in Starling City dealt a significant blow to the Angel Guild's strength. It's highly likely that the Night Blades will soon take action against us."

Thanks to Aron's warning, the members of the Angel Guild were certainly on high alert.

While Irving and the guild members dealt with the aftermath of the Starling City disaster, Benjamin and Vicky chose to return to the Ocean Group headquarters.

"I just received a message from Irving. He said he has handled the disaster in Starling City. We no longer need to worry about the werewolves attacking us," Benjamin said, smiling at Vicky.

Vicky managed a faint smile in response. For her, the resolution of the Starling City crisis was not a cause for celebration.

She knew that Sophia was the one responsible for the chaos in Starling City. Vicky was deeply concerned about becoming the next Sophia.

Sophia had been affected by the Blood Moon's power because of her werewolf lineage. Vicky, on the other hand, bore the bloodline of chaotic power, as the ancestors of the Smith family were essentially constructs of Shadow Celestial.

Vicky was terrified of facing the same chaotic encroachment that had plagued Anna. Every time she thought about the possibility of being consumed by chaotic power, she recalled Anna's anguished cries during her own encounter with the chaotic force.

Anna was inherently much stronger than Vicky, and as a member of the Angel Guild, she had endured a series of unexpected challenges. If Anna couldn't withstand such immense pain, Vicky knew she would fare even worse.

Benjamin seemed to pick up on Vicky's concerns. He spoke gently, "Madam President, I don't think you need to worry too much. I can ensure your safety. Even if my own power isn't enough, Irving will surely come to your aid in time. After all, you are the most important person to him."

Upon hearing this, the tension in Vicky's expression eased slightly.

"You're right! I am the most important person to Irving! He would never abandon me, even if it meant letting go of Sophia!" Vicky reassured herself, realizing that her worries were perhaps a bit excessive.

Determined to put her anxieties aside, Vicky decided to get back to her work.

During the time that Vicky and Benjamin were leaving the Ocean Group headquarters, a series of unexpected events began to unfold within the organization. They needed to address these issues swiftly.

Not far from the Ocean Group headquarters, the figure of Elder Astra slowly emerged. He carefully observed the situation at the Ocean Group, assessing the chances of launching a direct attack on the headquarters.

After watching for a while, Elder Astra's figure gradually faded from view.