Chapter 112
“Not picking anything for yourself?”
Xenon, who had been silently watching me help the others choose their items, suddenly asked.
I shrugged at Xenon’s question and gave him a bright smile, as if to say it was nothing.
“Well, it’s not like I’d make great use of any item anyway. You guys need them more urgently.”
It was more beneficial to let those with powerful abilities and synergies with certain items choose first.
As for me, I could just pick something decent before the time ran out. It wasn’t a big deal.
“So don’t worry about me. Just focus on finding something good for yourself.”
Even at my words, his expression remained unreadable.
An eyebrow slightly raised, an expression devoid of any visible emotion.
Even after seeing all these dazzling treasures with his own eyes, he looked bored.
With a guy like that, I could bet he’d just pick something random out of laziness.
A bad feeling passed through my mind, and I gave him a firm warning.
“Hey, ask me before you decide anything, okay?”
Did I just treat him like a kid?
“…Alright.”
He stared at me for a moment, then gave a short reply before turning away and walking off.
The worn-out sword at Xenon’s waist creaked with every step he took.
The blade was chipped and dulled from countless battles.
He had fought off monsters and even blocked Agatha’s attacks with that thing.
If it wasn’t broken, now that would’ve been strange.
“To think he fought with that beat-up sword…”
Muttering quietly as I watched Xenon’s back, I was interrupted—
“Sis!”
I quickly turned as my companions called for me.
“I’ll take this.”
Celestine beamed proudly as she approached, showing me a golden pomegranate inside a box.
[Pomegranate of the Dead]
When consumed by a body that has lost its soul, it immediately restores the missing soul. Single-use. Emits a sweet and delicious fragrance.
I stared at the golden pomegranate in Celestine’s hands.
“Nice. It suits your skill set too.”
It wasn’t something that directly helped Celestine right now, but it was definitely a useful item for the future.
As I nodded in approval, she gave me a polite bow and picked it up.
[Celestine has acquired the Pomegranate of the Dead.]
[‘Celestine’ has exited the Golden Labyrinth.]
Maybe seeing Celestine leave gave rise to a bit of healthy competition?
The rest of the companions, who had been relaxed until now, started to pick their items one by one.
“I found something suitable, Miss Wendy.”
[Full Bloom]
When using healing-type skills, temporarily doubles the healing output.
[Yeriel has learned the skill ‘Full Bloom.’]
[‘Yeriel’ has exited the Golden Labyrinth.]
Everyone selected support skills or items that enhanced their personal strengths and attributes.
“I think this one’s good. What do you think, benefactor?”
[Eden has acquired the Black Tortoise’s Armor.]
[‘Eden’ has exited the Golden Labyrinth.]
Some, like Eden, chose items that compensated for their weak defense.
But when it came to Darwin…
“I don’t like this one!”
“Quiet! It suits you perfectly, so just pick it without complaining!”
[Darwin has acquired the Tyrant’s Gauntlet.]
“You’re so mean!”
[‘Darwin’ has exited the Golden Labyrinth.]
He ended up picking the item best suited to him… after getting smacked on the back by me.
Meanwhile, Lyria picked a consumable item that boosts magical power: Tear of the Sun.
“I’ll head out first!”
[‘Lyria Porcelain’ has exited the Golden Labyrinth.]
Sylvester, on the other hand, obtained the Bubble Bubble Recipe Book, which allows the creation of various poisons and antidotes.
“I’ll go do some research.”
[‘Sylvester’ has exited the Golden Labyrinth.]
After confirming that all my remaining companions had selected their items and disappeared—
I finally looked around.
“Alright, let’s see…”
There should be one person who hasn’t come out yet.
As I searched the labyrinth thoroughly, I spotted the back of a familiar man.
‘Xenon?’
Seeing Xenon still wandering the maze confirmed it—he hadn’t picked an item yet.
I wanted to help if I could, but time was running short.
I wasn’t about to lose my chance by helping someone else.
What’s more, there was a strange fervor in Xenon’s eyes.
Unlike the indifferent expression from earlier when he claimed he didn’t care about items.
‘He’ll figure it out on his own.’
With that thought, I glanced up at the floating timer in the air.
[10 minutes remaining in the Golden Labyrinth]
Only ten minutes left.
Luckily, I had already spotted something earlier.
I hurried my steps.
Items that boost mana or stamina were tempting.
But base stats could be purchased even from Magic Carts.
Besides, my mana pool was so small that I’d struggle to freely use even a powerful skill.
In that case, a weapon like a sword or a bow would be better…
‘Then this is clearly the best choice.’
I looked at the staff in front of me and nodded.
A sleek silver staff with an elegant shape, topped with a large crescent moon crystal.
[Mother of All Weapons]
A staff said to be the origin of all weapons. Can transform into any type of weapon suited to the user’s size. Absolutely indestructible.
A weapon named the Mother of All Weapons.
Reading the description made me feel a twinge of regret.
If I’d fired a gun before getting dragged into this world, maybe the novel’s genre would’ve turned into a shooter…
‘A staff, huh…’
I let out a deep sigh.
Someone like Agatha would be hard to defeat no matter what weapon I used.
Though it didn’t boost my stats or grant any extra skills—
‘This is good enough.’
Unless it was a divine relic-grade item, it wouldn’t significantly increase my tiny combat ability anyway.
Rather than hoping for minor boosts, it was better to get a solid, versatile weapon.
Besides, it kind of looked like one of those magical wands from the cartoons I loved as a kid.
“Is it too cute for me to carry?”
As I stared at the wand that looked like I should shout a transformation spell, I thought—
‘Oh well. Who cares.’
With only about five minutes left on the timer, I quickly grabbed the item.
[Wendy Porcelain has acquired the Mother of All Weapons.]
[‘Wendy Porcelain’ has exited the Golden Labyrinth.]
The moment I selected the item, the scenery shifted.
The world spun, and I felt my body float strangely.
Dizzy, I slowly opened my eyes and looked around.
“You guys are all here.”
At the entrance of the Western Flower Field, my companions greeted me with enthusiastic waves.
“Sis!”
“You’ve arrived too, Miss Wendy.”
As I walked toward them, a sense of unease crept into my chest.
‘Wait… where the heck is Xenon?’
He still hadn’t come out?
As time continued to tick away, anxiety started to rise.
‘…Don’t tell me that idiot’s just going to throw away this chance?’
This was the same guy who didn’t even flinch in life-threatening situations when we first met, acting like everything was a chore.
Would someone like that really run around to get an item?
Regret suddenly washed over me.
I should’ve made him pick something myself.
‘I should’ve dragged him around and handed him something…’
Sure, Xenon was plenty strong without items.
But improving the power of our strongest member? That had massive implications.
“Ugh, that thick-headed rock for brains!”
As I stared helplessly at the timer and muttered curses at Xenon—
“Were you calling for me?”
A voice appeared behind me—Xenon’s, calm as ever.
“…Xenon? What were you doing this whole time?”
He stared at me in silence for a moment, then slowly opened his mouth.
“I was a bit preoccupied finding the right thing… Did something happen?”
I beamed.
Our Xenon… had finally matured.
He, who once treated everything like a hassle, had actively gone looking for an item!
Overwhelmed with pride, I quickly asked—
“What did you get? An item? A skill? Maybe an elixir?”
Watching me cheerfully bombard him with questions, Xenon reached into his inner coat pocket—
And pulled out a small bracelet.
“This.”
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