Dimensional Codex System: I'm really not a cultist!

Chapter 192: Chapter 191 After Defeating the BOSS, It’s Time to Collect the Loot

As Shana and Aralastor were engaged in conversation, Fang Zheng had already arrived at the residence of “Hunter” Faliagni, located atop the dilapidated department store building.

However…

“This guy dresses so smartly, so why is the place he lives in so shabby?”

Frowning, Fang Zheng clearly showed a look of displeasure on his face as he observed his surroundings. Before him in the abandoned department store hall, there was an assortment of garbage piled everywhere. Tattered tents, rusty rails, decaying pushcarts, and all sorts of junk were heaped up like mountains. One would think it was a recycling station if they didn’t know any better!

“I never would have guessed that the Follower of the Crimson Realm was also an environmentalist.”

The only silver lining was that the trash here consisted mostly of industrial products, with no rotting, decaying matter. Otherwise, Fang Zheng might not even want to set foot inside. Even so, he was not keen on rummaging through piles of junk for spoils of war.

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“Arcane Sight!”

As Fang Zheng’s voice fell, his eyes suddenly began to change, covered with a faint layer of magic radiance. This was a third-level spell from the Prophecy System, “Arcane Sight.” With this spell, Fang Zheng could effortlessly identify all the “Magic Artifacts” that were in the area. Furthermore, he could discern the worth of these items by the strength of their magic aura.

The moment “Arcane Sight” took effect, the scene before Fang Zheng’s eyes started to change. Unwanted miscellaneous items were shielded as clusters of shadows, while items emanating magic auras in the darkness had their shapes outlined…

“Only three? That’s a bit few… but it’ll do…”

Observing the magic auras reflected in his eyes, Fang Zheng furrowed his brows and then raised his right hand. In no time, the piles of discarded junk around him started to part to the sides, revealing the true forms of the hidden Noble Phantasms.

The first item that appeared before Fang Zheng resembled something out of a science fiction movie—a holographic 3D projection map. On it, one could clearly see the projection of the entire Goki City, with every house, street, and even rivers vividly visible. Naturally, humans were also included.

“This thing is kind of interesting.”

Looking at the Noble Phantasm before him, Fang Zheng reached into his chest and pulled out a pair of rimless monocular glasses to wear. This was one of the items from the “Wealthy Three-Piece Set” he had previously exchanged for in the “Dimensional Shop”—the “Eye of Insight.” Through these glasses, Fang Zheng could assess the value and function of the item before him, and it might even trigger a quest… Well, too bad it can’t detect combat power.

As soon as Fang Zheng put on the glasses, the information about the Noble Phantasm quickly displayed before his eyes.

[Noble Phantasm: Glass Jar]

[Rank: A]

[Effect: Can designate an area for observation, detection, and search] freēNovelFire.com

This one’s good.

Looking at the displayed effects, Fang Zheng nodded in satisfaction. He indeed needed a system that could perform surveillance and search functions, as this artifact seemed to be much more convenient and faster than a satellite. At least, there’s no need to launch a satellite into space or adjust its orbit… It’s just not yet clear if this thing has any limitations. However… at least for now, this Noble Phantasm alone made the trip worthwhile for Fang Zheng.

“Retrieve.”

As Fang Zheng’s voice echoed, in the next moment, the holographic map before him began to rapidly disassemble, transforming into numerous small blue transparent cubes that reassembled before turning into an elliptical bronze mirror that landed in Fang Zheng’s hand.

Alright, the first spoil of war secured.

Pleased with the bronze mirror in his hand, Fang Zheng casually stored it back into the space. He then looked forward again, and soon, the second item appeared before him. It was an ancient-looking ring, and in Fang Zheng’s eyes, its effects were as simple as its appearance.

[Noble Phantasm: Azure]

[Rank: B]

[Effect: Grants the wearer immunity to all fire attribute damage]

“Immune to fire attribute damage, huh… Well, this thing is of no use to me, I’ll take it back and give it to Nymph as a gift.”

After staring at the ring in his hand for a few moments, Fang Zheng thought for a bit before stowing it away. The “Elemental Immunity to Fire” effect was nice, but for Fang Zheng, who had the Protection Class Elemental Immunity Spell, it was a superfluous addition. However, it would be a nice supplement for Nymph. Fire attacks were among the most destructive and commonly used in the Main World. Having an immunity to fire would always be a good safety measure.

“Now for the last item….. Wow, I like this!”

What made Fang Zheng’s eyes shine with admiration was a giant sword. It had no guard, and the blade was plain, made up of a massive and thick blade with a golden hilt. To Fang Zheng, however, there was a particular appeal to this giant sword.

In fact, Fang Zheng had always wished to wield a giant sword. Perhaps it was because his initial training took place in the world of Dark Soul that he was most accustomed to the dance-like style of a giant sword and a dagger. But the Sky-Cleaving Sword was just a regular one-handed sword, and even for Fang Zheng, it was not possible to perform the swordsmanship of a giant sword with it. This had always been a regret for him. Now, it seemed he might finally be able to switch weapons.

Not to mention that signing up with the Sanctuary made switching weapons an obviously safer option.

With this in mind, Fang Zheng turned his gaze to the giant sword before him.

[Noble Phantasm: Vampire]

[Rank: A]

[Effect: ??? (Sealed)]

“…What the hell?”

Fang Zheng was taken aback by the question marks before him. Sealed? This sword is sealed? It felt similar to his own Soulstone… It couldn’t be that this thing was also a key element for his Soulstone, could it?

With that thought, Fang Zheng reached out and grasped the giant sword.

And at that moment, accompanied by the familiar “ding” of the system notification, more system information unsurprisingly appeared before Fang Zheng.

[Side mission: Sealing Release]

[This is a weapon associated with blood and destruction, sealed here due to the obsession of Grudge Spirits. Release the seal, and you will gain all it possesses (infuse with the Power of Existence, release Noble Phantasm seal. Current progress 0/10000, successful completion will unseal the Noble Phantasm effect, with a random reward +1)]

“So, it needs the infusion of the Power of Existence?”

Looking at the mission description before him, Fang Zheng furrowed his brow. Frankly, the task was neither particularly difficult nor simple for Fang Zheng. It was not difficult because the condition for release was much more straightforward than that of the still-clueless Soulstone, and it was very direct. The reason it wasn’t simple was… Fang Zheng truly had no idea about this Power of Existence.

Was this a power he also possessed, or was it something only people of this world had?

He should ask Shana when there’s time.

There was also the matter of Sealing, if he remembered correctly, she could also Release it—Yes, perhaps he could ask her to teach him?