Chapter 203
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Chapter 203: The Eternal Spear
The night stretched on, and the dim restaurant was cloaked in silence. Bai Yan stood alone, staring at the screen of his phone, where the new Babel Tower infrastructure awaited his command.
He opened the feature named “Projection (Primary),” a facility requiring a Core Operator of Crown level to activate. Without hesitation, Bai Yan expended 600 Source Energy Points to initiate it. His gaze remained calm as a lighthouse icon emerged on the Babel Tower app.
“The earlier you open this, the more profitable it becomes,” Bai Yan muttered to himself.
The Power of Projection
“Projection” is a null light that exists within the sea of consciousness. Like a lantern fish attracting prey, it lures lost fragments of knowledge and intelligence. Once activated, the Projection occasionally delivers game prompts, offering insights in the form of “rumors.”
Though many tidbits gleaned through Projection are trivial, some hold extraordinary significance. Such crucial insights can lead players to bypass levels creatively or unlock exclusive, game-altering tasks.
From his first playthrough, Bai Yan knew the immense value of Projection. For Crown-level Operators, activating it was an essential investment—one that could yield significant hidden benefits.
Knowledge Captured
The screen flickered with a prompt:
“Game Tip: The Projection has captured new knowledge. Would you like to view it?”
Bai Yan selected “Yes” without hesitation.
“Knowledge: The ‘Glimpse’ Ritual.”
The instructions were simple yet unremarkable:
“At midnight until 2 a.m., take five steps backward from your doorstep and silently recite the names of any three ancient gods. This allows you to glimpse the intersection of their dimensions with the real world.”
Bai Yan shook his head. The ‘Glimpse’ Ritual was widely known and essentially useless—more a party trick than a valuable tool. He considered passing it on to Sylve, a newcomer to the transcendent world, just to see her reaction when encountering a ghost. The thought brought a faint smile to his face.
However, Bai Yan knew Projection (Primary) was still worth the cost. It was also a prerequisite for Projection (Advanced), which promised even greater rewards. A single discovery—be it a forbidden curse, an ancient god-level ritual, or rare knowledge—could justify the expenditure.
Summoning the Fates
With his Source Energy Points dwindling, Bai Yan prepared for a new summoning session. Ten draws. Ten chances to unearth something extraordinary.
“Summon,” he whispered, starting the ritual.
The Summoning Results
Operator Fragment · Queen of the Scarlet Moon ×1
Nine fragments collected. Just two short of completion. Bai Yan chuckled at the irony, hoping for better luck next time.
Entertainment Card · Banquet Gourmet ×1
A seemingly ordinary card, but Bai Yan’s thoughts lingered on the deity behind it: “Food.” Even as the weakest of gods, its presence hinted at deeper mysteries within Babel Tower.
Mysterious Relic · Eye of Horus ×1
A protective relic that shields the soul—an invaluable asset against soul-destroying entities in the later stages of the game.
Relic Shard · Absolute Barrier ×1
A fragment of immense defensive power, though incomplete.
Sacred Rune Shard · Poseidon ×1
Another shard, part of the
Ocean Series, yet its true
potential lay out of reach.
Mystical Power Shard ·
Manipulation of Reality ×1
A tantalizing fragment, hinting
at its immense value if fully
assembled.
Operator Fragment · Girl
Psychic Elene ×1
Bai Yan’s mind drifted to Elene,
a character currently
imprisoned and hunted. Her
eventual liberation would be
pivotal.
Sacred Rune Fragment ·
Sacred King Odin ×1
Operator Fragment · Drunken
Master Panda Rowen ×1
Relic Fragment · Gungnir ×1
The legendary spear, Gungnir,
materialized in Bai Yan’s hand.
Its white, lightning-like
brilliance was blinding, and its
overwhelming aura filled the
room.
The Eternal Spear
Gungnir was more than a
weapon—it was a force of
nature. Once thrown, it
transformed into a meteor,
guaranteed to hit its target
before returning to its wielder.
But such power came at a
cost: the random consumption
of a body part.
Despite its drawbacks, Bai Yan
marveled at its destructive
potential. In the hands of a
skilled user, Gungnir could
level cities, pierce continents,
and obliterate entire oceans.
He glanced at the relic’s
description:
“This spear, when thrown, is
unstoppable. It embodies the
essence of inevitability.”
Lingering Questions
Though satisfied with his haul,
Bai Yan’s thoughts wandered.
Why did Alan, a new character,
appear in the second
playthrough of Babel Tower?
Could their bond influence
other Core Operators’
appearances in the game?
The mysteries of Babel Tower
deepened, leaving Bai Yan with
more questions than answers.
As the sun rose, he resolved
to push forward, setting his
sights on conquering Tatsumi
City.
The Eternal Spear rested at his
side, a silent testament to his
growing power.
Luminous Valentine
He didn’t use the 3rd re-summon tho?