Myriad Realms Gatekeeper

"Alright! Everyone rest here for one hour! Prepare to enter the White Bone Palace!"

James's voice echoed around.

With the Giant already dead and the threat removed, everyone was no longer confined to the safe zone and began jumping off their companions' shoulders.

On the road to the White Bone Palace, everyone sat on the ground, taking out various Magic Potions and pouring them into their mouths.

"No good, everyone's overextended."

An Attendant whispered in James's ear.

James looked around at everyone and saw that many close-combat Professionals were sapped of their strength, lying on the ground, gasping for air.

The Ranged Mages also looked like they were barely alive.

——Earlier, everyone had been attacking like mad, without any thought to the cost.

If they only rested for an hour now, they wouldn't recover in time!

"Push the time back—"

James announced,

"An hour is not enough, everyone rest a bit longer, once we're sufficiently recovered, we'll attack the White Bone Palace!"

A cheer erupted.

During this time,

James turned his head and smiled at Shen Ye,

"I'm grateful you're here, this is a token of my appreciation for you, it will surely be of help."

A box was pushed into Shen Ye's hands.

Two of James's subordinates showed surprised looks.

One couldn't help but loudly remind,

"Sir, that is very precious, even in our world, it is extremely rare."

The other one looked solemn, his face pained as he looked at the wooden box,

"Yes, such a precious item, please think it over before making your decision, Sir!"

James glared at the two of them and scolded, "No more talk, Brother Shen saved all our lives, I'm not worried about repaying his kindness with this thing!"

"But my Lady has instructed that such treasures must be used by you alone, Sir!" the first person nearly knelt down.

The second person was already kneeling, his voice hoarse as he pleaded, "Please reconsider, Sir, and bestow other gifts upon him! Sir!"

James's face set in determination, he thrust the treasure box into Shen Ye's chest, pressing it in firmly.

"..." Shen Ye.

Your two companions are actors, right?

Comic actors.

"This... is too valuable, I cannot accept it," Shen Ye demurred out of politeness.

"Take it!" James glared at him.

So, Shen Ye took it.

He looked down at the box.

It was the same as the two boxes Baxter had received.

So inside was a "Dark Servant," right?

——A servant who ostensibly follows his commands but actually listens to him.

You sure like playing this game.

"Thank you for your kindness, I'll accept this gift," Shen Ye said. Read latest stories on My Virtual Library Empire

Under the intense gaze of the three, he directly pocketed the box.

James's face erupted into a sincere smile.

"Brother Shen, we're about to attack the White Bone Palace, please continue to stay here and fight alongside us," he patted Shen Ye on the shoulder and said.

"No problem," Shen Ye replied with determination.

James was quite pleased.

The intelligence reported that this young man was a disciple of the strongest on Death Planet.

Death Planet had declared neutrality,

And it seemed that Cloud Rainbow Celestial Honor was protecting this planet.

——It was not wise to make a move on this youth lightly.

Fortunately, he was sensible.

Looking at the current outcome, subtlety worked better than force.

Let it be for now.

James gulped down a few doses of potion, wiped his mouth, and advanced with large steps, shouting,

"Quartermaster, prepare the food! With the highest combat standards!"

"In half an hour, I will personally toast everyone!"

"Yes!"

Several quartermasters responded loudly.

The following time was easy and cheerful.

Shen Ye joined them for a sumptuous meal and even drank some grape juice.

He had no problems with anyone there.

Having saved them all,

And representing luck in battle,

Everyone was quite warm and respectful towards the young man.

Shen Ye also felt somewhat guilty for consuming so much of their resources and effort on his behalf (not really).

Therefore, his attitude was more Affinity, more sincere, with every gesture and action exuding genuine respect.

Host and guest both enjoyed themselves.

——Everyone thought of themselves as the "host."

Time quickly reached the afternoon.

After chatting idly with Shen Ye for a while, James suddenly stood up and bellowed,

"Rest time is over, begin exploring the White Bone Palace—"

"Get up! Everyone up!"

"Get ready for battle!"

At his call, all the Professionals rose to their feet, moving their limbs, making the final preparations before combat.

After half a day's rest, everyone had finally recovered.

The team was quickly assembled.

Under James's lead, the group advanced in battle formation, coming in a grand procession to the entrance of the White Bone Palace.

"Sir, shall we send scouts to check the path?"

one subordinate asked.

James fell into deep thought.

At this moment, Shen Ye's heart stirred, and suddenly he felt a premonition.

A gust of wind blew out from the White Bone Palace, sweeping past the oblivious crowd and whispering in his ear,

"It has been too long since anyone has reached this ancient land, simply to complete that extremely harsh trial."

"Young man,"

"Do you know that in billions of years, only a few people have passed the trial?"

"The vast majority perish here, their corpses turning into white bones, forming this White Bone Palace."

"Your last chance—"

"Child, you can still turn back now."

"Turn back!"

Shen Ye looked up at the palace complex rising and falling across the mountains.

Really?

Such grand palaces, all built from the bones of those who had died attempting the trial?