Mr. Dragon Knight, the dragon girls are chasing you!

"Just kidding."

Seeing his expression instantly break down, Serafina couldn't help but chuckle softly, the melodious laughter dispelling some of the oppressive silence of the abyss.

She reached into her sleeve and took out a small, exquisite silver-white jade food box, handing it to him: "I won't distract you anymore. Come here, eat everything I've prepared, and then we'll go into the rift fully armed."

Looking at the exquisitely crafted food box, Luo Ye sighed and facepalmed, "We just finished the amplifying spiritual food at Silvermoon Peak, and now you're eating again?"

"Last time it was a boost to basic attributes, this time it's an Abyss-exclusive survival set," Serafina explained casually, then gently opened the food box.

The moment the lid was opened, three distinctly different, warm and gentle spiritual lights burst forth, and a rich and pure spiritual fragrance wafted out. The sweet and mellow aroma directly dispelled the surrounding murky and decaying dark mist, making people feel relaxed and comfortable.

The food box contained three exquisite spiritual foods, each radiating the unique aura of a high-level sacred object, and all were of excellent quality.

"This is Moon Essence Crystal Cake. It can help you maintain mental focus and resist the invasion of illusions." She picked up a square cake that was crystal clear and had a pale silver sheen, and held it directly to Luo Ye's lips.

Open your mouth.

Luo Ye obediently opened his mouth.

The pastry melted in my mouth, and a cool sensation rushed down my throat into my brain. It was as if I had been doused with a bucket of ice water, and my mind became instantly clear. I could even clearly perceive the movement of shadow elements in the air.

[System Notification: Consume SSS-grade exclusive spiritual food - Moon Essence Crystal Cake!]

[Mental Resistance +25%, significantly increased resistance to illusions across the entire area, absolute mental composure for 24 hours!]

[System Commentary: Exclusive buff for clearing the dungeon obtained! No more fear of being tortured by inner demons' mental constructs, and Mom no longer needs to worry about the host being broken down by illusions!]

"This bowl is Starlight Dew Soup, to replenish your strength and stamina, preventing exhaustion in prolonged battles." Serafina picked up another bowl of thick soup that shimmered with starlight, scooped up a spoonful, blew on it, and offered it to Luo Ye's lips.

"drink."

The warm soup slid down my throat, and a mellow, soothing power spread through my stomach, reaching every part of my body. Every muscle in my body felt incredibly full and strong, as if I had inexhaustible energy.

[System Notification: Consume SSS-grade Exclusive Spiritual Food - Starlight Dew Soup!]

[Stamina recovery speed +30%, maximum stamina +20%, maximum endurance in all states for 24 hours!]

"And this—Shadow Lava Cake." Seraphina picked up the last round cake, completely black, but with a silvery-white shimmering filling inside when bitten into.

"It's specifically designed to combat Shadow Corruption. You had it once before at Silvermoon Peak, so this time I added three times the amount of Moon Dew."

Luo Ye took a bite, and the familiar coolness and slight sweetness exploded in her mouth. Compared with the one she had at Silver Moon Peak, this Shadow Flowing Heart Cake was obviously richer and more mellow, as if it had been generously filled with ingredients.

[System Notification: Consume SSS-grade enhanced spiritual food - Shadow Lava Cake!]

[Shadow Resistance +30%, Permanent Immunity to Intermediate and Lower Level Shadow Erosion and Corruption Debuffs for 24 Hours!]

[System Overjoyed: Triple exclusive buffs fully stacked! The host's current resistances are practically a immunity to walking in shadow environments!]

"And this is the last one."

Serafina took out a small, clear crystal bottle containing a pale golden pure liquid that shimmered in the dark purple abyssal halo, exuding a warm and sacred aura.

"Moonlight Dew Essence, my trump card for survival." She solemnly handed the crystal bottle to Luo Ye, her eyes serious and earnest.

"Don't drink it under normal circumstances; save it for a life-or-death situation. If you're severely injured and your spiritual energy is depleted, a sip will instantly heal your physical wounds and replenish all your magic power. Understand?"

Luo Ye took the crystal bottle and carefully put it into the storage pouch at his waist. Then he looked up at Serafina and teased with a smile, "Any more, Rich Dragon King?"

"That's all." Serafina closed the food box, her silvery-white eyes quietly watching him, a faint smile curving her lips.

"What, you think it's not enough?"

"It's not that I think it's too little, it's just that I feel—" Luo Ye smiled, his eyes filled with earnest warmth,

"You seem to worry more than my mother."

"Your mother?" Serafina tilted her head, a hint of amusement flashing in her silvery-white eyes.

"So, in your heart, I'm already at the level of a mother? From now on, should I call you Luo Ye Baby?"

Luo Ye's expression froze instantly: "...That's not what I meant."

"Hmm." Seraphina let out a soft, ambiguous hum, and gently tapped his forehead with her hand.

"I'm not going to argue with you anymore, time is running out."

She dropped all her joking expression, her tone becoming extremely serious: "Remember what I said before—if you encounter a situation you can't handle, contact me immediately through the contract. No matter how far or deep you are in the rift, I will find a way to pull you out."

Luo Ye rubbed his forehead, about to say something witty, but Serafina suddenly fell silent.

She stepped forward, gently smoothing his collar, which had been ruffled by the night wind, her touch tender yet tinged with reluctance. Her fingertips lingered on his collar for a moment before slowly withdrawing.

"...Returned safely."

These four short words contain a thousand unspoken messages.

Looking at the worry and trust surging in her silver eyes, Luo Ye reached out and took her hand, giving it a gentle squeeze.

"Don't worry, you've prepared so much stuff. If I don't come back alive and use it all, wouldn't it be a waste?"

He didn't say anything more, released his grip, and turned to walk towards the dark purple crack.

He glanced back just before stepping into the crevice.

Serafina stood in the moonlight. Her long, silvery-white hair was gently lifted by the night breeze, shimmering softly in the dark purple glow.

Her silver eyes looked straight at him, filled with worry, trust, and something complex, both gentle and cool like moonlight.

Luo Ye took a deep breath, raised his hand and waved at her, then turned around and stepped into the crevice.

A surge of dark purple light swept over him instantly, completely engulfing his figure and cutting off all light and energy from the outside world.

The next second, system notifications started flooding Luo Ye's mind, so densely packed that they couldn't be stopped!

At the same time, the system panel flashed wildly in Luo Ye's mind.

[System Notification: Eternal Night Wings - Eluvia's Affection +1]

[System Notification: Eternal Night Wings - Eluvia's Affection +1]

[System Notification: Eternal Night Wings - Eluvia's Affection +1]

......

【Eternal Night Wings - Elvia's current affinity: 65→75】

As soon as Luo Ye stepped into the rift, his head was still slightly dizzy from the spatial travel, and he was completely stunned by the series of favorability prompts.

No, wait?

He didn't do anything!

Eluvia was clearly still sulking and being difficult with him in the Eternal Night Dragon's Nest. Logically speaking, it would be good enough if she didn't lose favorability. So why is she increasing her favorability like crazy?

Is this the legendary, top-tier tsundere self-imagination and self-conquest in the niche game world?

It seems the system is indeed a conscientious system; it didn't lie to me.

Confirmed once again, this world is indeed a virtual game world~

Beyond the rift, in the distant direction of the Eternal Night Dragon's Nest—

A jet-black dragon shadow was tearing through the sky at an astonishing speed, hurtling towards Silver Moon Peak.

Her speed was so fast that each flap of her dragon wings left a dark purple afterimage in the night sky, like a falling meteor, carrying a resolute determination that disregarded everything.

The guards of Silvermoon Peak saw the rapidly approaching black dragon shadow from afar and were instantly terrified.

"Enemy attack! The Dragon King of the Night has attacked!!"