area51novel Chapter 466 This reward is just what I wanted
Chapter 466 This reward is just what I wanted
[Rewards received in the Foggy City]
[1. Increased sunshine hours throughout the year]
[The average annual sunshine duration across the entire "Fog City" has increased by 200 hours, while cloudy and rainy days have decreased by 15%.]
The incidence of seasonal affective disorder (SAD) has decreased by 40%, outdoor activity time has increased, and residents' "weather-related depression" has been fundamentally alleviated.
"Sunshine on the Thames is no longer a sparse commodity."
[2. Manor Restoration: Preservation of Ancient Buildings and Historic Manors]
The structural stability of all registered historical manors, castles, and churches across the territory has been reinforced in one go, reducing the rate of weathering and corrosion by 80%.
[The cost of maintaining historical sites has decreased by 60%, saving many cultural heritage sites that were on the verge of abandonment due to lack of funding.]
"Stones can talk, as long as you don't let them fall."
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Studio:
"Seasonal affective disorder decreased by 40%, which is more effective than any antidepressant! Sunshine is the best psychologist."
"Sunshine on the Thames is no longer a sparse thing... I cried, remembering the days when I went three weeks without seeing the sun while studying in Chongqing."
"Maintenance costs for the estate have been reduced by 60%, and those castles that were almost in ruins have finally found someone willing to repair them. My concern: will ticket prices go up after the repairs are complete?"
"With 15% less rain, will the 'rainy temperament' (that melancholic romanticism) of the people of Chongqing also disappear?"
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The announcement was then switched to a private channel.
[Lin Feng received an individual reward]
[1. Personal space: Upgraded from 8 cubic meters to 27 cubic meters]
[2. Overall improvement in basic attributes: Constitution +5, Spirit +5, Charisma +5]
[3. Upgraded Clone Ability: Shadow Puppet Substitute]
[Triggering method: Passively triggered, no active casting required.]
【Effect Description:】
[When the host is about to suffer a fatal blow while in a dungeon or combat state, the clone will automatically condense and detach from the main body to absorb the damage itself, and then immediately dissipate.]
[At the same time, the main body gains 3 seconds of absolute invincibility (immunity to all damage, control, and negative effects), and its position will automatically teleport 5 meters backward the instant the clone takes damage, escaping the attack range.]
[Cooldown: Can only be triggered once per day, resets at midnight daily.]
"Shadow Puppet Substitute Death... Passive Trigger?" Lin Feng was slightly taken aback, then the corners of his mouth slowly turned up.
His previous ability to create clones was completely useless in the dungeon; he always felt like he was carrying a lottery ticket that he couldn't redeem.
Now it's all good—
Although it cannot be actively cast, it can withstand a fatal blow at crucial moments, plus three seconds of invincibility and the ability to escape danger.
Lin Feng nodded in satisfaction. "You can never have too many life-saving trump cards!"
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[Wasim received a personal reward]
[1. Overall improvement in basic attributes: Constitution +4, Spirit +4, Agility +4]
[2. Enhanced bodily functions: Wounds heal faster, and pain tolerance is significantly increased.]
[3. Obtain a special weapon – "Funeral Song": a six-shot revolver with the following characteristics]
Unlimited ammo: No reloading required; bullets automatically regenerate in the cylinder after firing, never running out.
[Exorcism Attribute: Bullets deal an additional 150% damage to strange creatures and inflict a brief burning effect upon hit, which can interrupt the regeneration ability of low-level monsters.]
[Spatial Casket: The pistol is stored in a unique "casket space" belonging exclusively to Vassim, which can be summoned to his hand or retrieved with a thought. It cannot be searched, disarmed, or stolen in any way.]
[Instance Binding: Regardless of which instance, realm, or domain you enter, Funeral Song will accompany Vassim and will not be erased or sealed by the rules.]
Wasim's eyes lit up, and he eagerly summoned the pistol to his hand, examining it closely.
The gun is dark silver with sharp lines, and a tiny but clear inscription is engraved on the grip: "The last shot is for despair."
He repeatedly stroked the words, a slow smile creeping onto his lips. His gaze darkened, and he said in a low voice:
Justice may be delayed, but bullets will not.
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Evelyn received individual rewards.
[1. Basic attribute enhancement: Constitution +4, Agility +4, Charisma +4]
[2. Perception is greatly enhanced, increasing the detection rate of stealth, disguise, and illusion targets.]
[3. Acquired Ability: Thousand Faces Disguise]
[Gains the combined ability of disguise and voice alteration, with the following specific characteristics:]
[Shape Shaping: Evelyn can change her facial contours, skin tone, hair color, eye color, height (within ±15cm range), and body shape (minor adjustments) within 10 seconds. No props are required; it is purely driven by mental power.]
[Voice Replication: After listening to the target speak for more than 10 seconds, you can perfectly imitate their voice, tone, accent, including details such as breath control and coughing.]
[Difficulty of detection: Cannot be seen through without S-level perception abilities or special true sight skills.]
[Daily Time Limit: The cumulative daily usage time is 1 hour, which can be used in segments, with each use consuming at least 1 minute. Reset time is midnight daily.]
Evelyn stared at the rewards on the panel, her pupils dilating slightly for a moment.
"Perception...a thousand faces, a disguise..."
Almost subconsciously, she recalled all the details of "shape shaping" and "voice replication" in her mind and read them twice, word by word.
Then, when I saw "1 hour limit per day", I raised my eyebrows slightly.
"It's not that easy after all," she murmured to herself, but her tone didn't show disappointment; instead, it carried the excitement of a hunter who had caught the scent of prey.
One hour is enough to get a lot done.
"If she went back to her old profession..." she squinted, "...wouldn't she raise the 'ceiling' of the spy world even higher?"
She paused, glanced at the line "Difficulty of Understanding" again, and her smile deepened.
"But now—"
Evelyn flexed her fingers, her eyes shifting from excitement to sharpness.
"Playing the ghost and scaring people in the ghost story dungeon seems quite interesting."
"Or infiltrate behind enemy lines and stab them in the back at a crucial moment... well, that's much more elegant than a head-on confrontation."
Vassim, who was standing nearby, chuckled and leaned in: "Got a reward you really liked?"
Evelyn nodded slightly: "Yes, you've acquired the art of disguise. Your gun looks quite impressive too."
Wasim lowered his voice: "Unlimited ammo, and the key is that you can also hide."
As they spoke, the two walked out of the forbidden area side by side.
The bright moon hangs high in the sky, its gentle light spilling across the earth.
Vassim looked up at the sky and asked, "Should we go back to our quarters to rest for the night, or leave the instance now?"
Evelyn said softly, "Let's go back to our quarters first. We haven't said goodbye to Lin Feng yet."
Vassim chuckled upon hearing this: "But knowing him as I do, I'm afraid he won't be able to return to his quarters tonight."
Evelyn looked puzzled: "?"
Wasim shrugged, his tone slightly mocking:
"He just defeated the big boss, so he definitely needs to have a good meal."
Evelyn paused for a moment before realizing what she meant, her face flushing slightly.
"Alright, let's go back to our quarters."