Wrong, my props refresh every day

This tavern is located in the labyrinth city of Orario.

Orario is completely different from the world that Hoshimi originally lived in.

Here, in addition to humans of all kinds and in all fields, there are also many unique "sub-human" races.

Elves, with slender figures, keen senses and elegant temperament, are good at using bows and arrows and magic, have a close connection with nature, and usually live in forests, but some elves also come to live in Orario.

However, they seemed to have a kind of "cleanliness obsession" in their bones, and were extremely resistant to sharing a table with other races to drink, and were unwilling to do so from the bottom of their hearts.

Then there are the dwarves.

They are short but strong, known for their exquisite craftsmanship and powerful strength. They are especially good at forging weapons and making armor. They are the main operators of blacksmith shops in the city of Orario. Most dwarves have generous and unrestrained personalities. Drinking big bowls of wine and eating big chunks of meat are their daily favorites.

It's worth mentioning that the owner of this tavern, Mia, is a dwarf who is two meters tall...

Then there are the Dwarfs, who are even smaller than humans.

Most of them are lively and active, smart, and good at making various sophisticated machines and props.

Finally, there is the race of female warriors, tall and strong, brave and warlike, living in the form of tribes, usually good at using spears and bows, and their favorite thing in daily life is to squeeze boys dry -

Take Xingjian for example. In just one day, his handsome black-haired appearance has been noticed by Amazon girls several times.

Those girls rushed over directly, almost dragging Xingjian into a dark alley and "executing" him on the spot...

In short, this place is full of people from all over the world, including adventurers, merchants, craftsmen, etc. It is a vibrant and dangerous place.

"It seems you're not stupid enough to pay attention to the humans of various races in the tavern, Mr. Hoshimi. Although it's a little late to say this now, I still have to say to you: Welcome to the World's Navel~~"

Xier's lips curled up into a brilliant smile. She stretched out her finger and pointed toward the Tower of Babel, which soared into the sky outside the window. "See that gleaming white tower? It's the Tower of Babel. Our Orario is a city that has gradually developed around a vast underground labyrinth, commonly known as the 'Dungeon.' Beneath the Tower of Babel, hidden is an immense and mysterious underground labyrinth. It's layered and endlessly deep. The deeper you go, the stronger the monsters become, and the higher the risk."

"Deep underground, it's said there's a treasure that drives all races crazy. So, you see, orcs are mining like crazy, elves are chanting devoutly, and humans are like moles in heat, digging into the ground recklessly..."

"I know I can find wonderful encounters there!"

Xing Jian's eyes were burning as he spoke.

"Oh, I didn't expect you to think so. It seems you're particularly interested in this. Well, as a senior, let me teach you how to find a wonderful encounter in the dungeon."

Xier suddenly lowered her voice, moved closer to Xingjian, and continued mysteriously:

"Before we can enter the dungeon, we must first become adventurers."

"To do this, we first need to understand the gods and their followers. The gods, they are beings that descended from heaven to the human world. They possess great power and various magical abilities, but they cannot directly use their divine power in the human world. Therefore, they form their own followers to achieve their goals or experience life in the human world."

"Then there are the Families, which are groups of humans or other races gathered by the gods. The members are bound together by faith and loyalty to the gods."

As she spoke, Xier suddenly reached out and picked up a fork from the table, as if to make Xingjian understand better. She stuck it into the apple pie in front of her with a "whoosh", and then used her fingertips dipped in jam to gently draw circles on the table.

"Look! This lump of cream is like our maze city—and the densely packed, crowded nutmegs around it represent the various clans, like the clan of Freya, the goddess of beauty; the clan of Loki, the clown; the clan of Ganesha, the elephant-headed; the clan with the flame symbol of Hephaestus, the god of forging; and the clan with the sun symbol of Apollo..."

"The gods provide protection and guidance to their clan members, and enhance their abilities by granting [favors]. God's favor is a contract engraved on the soul. When the gods use divine blood to awaken the form of your soul... you can unlock your potential and gain extraordinary power~"

Unleash your potential and gain extraordinary power...

Xingjian couldn't help but fall into deep thought after listening to Xier's in-depth and easy-to-understand explanation.

As a time traveler, although by chance, I do have my own "golden finger".

But right now, this "golden finger" is still incomplete. Every time the props are drawn out, there are problems here or there, and they are always accompanied by various abnormal conditions.

If I could obtain God's grace and successfully unlock my potential, would I be able to restore these items to their full state and function normally?

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Chapter 6 [Plant Pot], Dandelion's Promise Under the Starry Sky

In the backyard of the pub late at night, the aroma of wheat lingers in the air, and everything is silent. Only the occasional barking of dogs in the distance breaks the quiet night sky.

At this time, it was already past one in the morning. Xing Jian, who had been busy all day, dragged his tired body after taking a shower and was about to return to the staff room to have a good sleep.

Suddenly I caught a glimpse of a flash of silver behind the courtyard.

Xingjian's heart tightened, and he subconsciously lightened his steps and followed the light.

I saw the blonde elf kneeling on the mossy stone slabs, the moonlight flowing down her golden hair onto her knees, and in her arms she held two small swords wrapped in green.

"Ms. Liu?"

Hoshimi called softly, a hint of concern and confusion in her voice.

The elf seemed to be extremely frightened, and her delicate body trembled violently. The fingertips that were originally gently resting on the hilt of the knife tightened in panic, and she subconsciously pressed down on the hilt, fearing that the two knives would be taken away.

Xing Jian then noticed that her other hand was tightly holding a piece of soft white cloth, wiping the dents left by time on the sword handle again and again, with concentration and persistence.

"...There's too much blood on the tip of the knife. I want to wipe it clean."

Ms. Liu said in a small voice.

Xingjian's gaze slowly moved downwards, and she was surprised to find that Miss Liu, who had always been a germaphobe, was actually barefoot at this moment, with spots of dirt on her ankles.

This is simply unbelievable for the elves with mysophobia.

"Is this a relic of a fellow Astralia family member?"

Xingjian lowered his voice and asked carefully, fearing that he would touch the most sensitive string in Liu's heart.

"You know it all?"

Liu raised his head slightly, his eyes full of surprise.

"I got a rough idea from Mia's mother."

Xingjian responded softly.

In fact, even without the words revealed by Mia's mother, Xingjian knew what happened to Miss Liu.

The main deity of the Astraea clan, the goddess of justice and order.

Five years ago, the clan had 11 members, all female, with a faction level of B. They had defeated the floor master 21 times and reached the 41st floor.

Although there are not many people, they are all second-level adventurers, with nine at Lv.4 and two at Lv.3. Among them, there are potential stocks who are only one step away from entering the realm of first-level adventurers. They are quite powerful among the exploration-type clans.

In addition to exploring the maze, the family was also responsible for cracking down on those who disrupted the peace of the city, and together with the Ganesha family at the time, they were responsible for maintaining the order of Orario.

Because the Astraea clan upholds justice, they have long been at odds with the dark faction Rudra clan.

In order to destroy the Astralia clan, a group of people led by Jhara of Rudra carefully planned a conspiracy.

They set up a large number of more than one hundred fire stone traps in the dungeon, intending to bury Astralia's family alive by blowing up the dungeon.

Finally, thanks to the warning of team member Leila, the members of Astraea's family escaped the fate of being buried alive at the critical moment, but the explosion destroyed the structure of the underground city and attracted Zagnath.

A Jagnat is a monster not registered with the guild. It descends upon a dungeon's structure when it suffers extensive damage, and is a powerful calamity that plagues the dungeon. [It's equivalent to white blood cells in the human body.]

It has the ability to move at super-fast speeds and can launch attacks in an instant. It also has a claw attack. Its claws are extremely sharp and can easily tear the enemy apart. In addition, it has the special ability to rebound magic.

Therefore, when the monster Zagnat, whose strength far surpassed that of all the members of Astoria's family, appeared, it eventually led to the sacrifice of all the family members except Ryu.

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The moonlight was like water, quietly sprinkled on Liu's sad face. Facing the young man who had saved her, Miss Liu could no longer suppress her inner grief. Tears welled up in her eyes and she said with a sad face:

"Why was I the one who survived in the end... The lives of ten companions were exchanged for only this miserable shell of mine. It was clear that Alisha had the greater right to survive; she was the true inheritor of justice, yet I was so selfish... I even hoped the goddess would leave Orario. I have tarnished her glory and brought shame to her righteousness..."

Ms. Liu has a deep bond with her clan members and witnessed her companions' tragic deaths under Zagnat's attack.

She believed that she had failed to protect her companions and was filled with guilt and self-blame. Therefore, she stubbornly believed that only by killing her enemies and burning those dark forces with the flames of revenge could she make up for her mistakes, slightly alleviate the heavy sense of guilt in her heart, and find a little redemption for her "incompetence."

Therefore, for the past three years, Liu has kept his companions' last words in mind, regarded revenge as a promise to his companions and an adherence to the justice of his clan, and has been fighting against the dark forces.

But now, when she finally dealt with all the [Dark Factions], the beliefs that supported her survival collapsed in an instant. She seemed to have lost the motivation to move forward and fell into endless confusion and despair.

Looking at Miss Liu's heartbroken expression, Xingjian's heart was filled with pity.

At this moment, it is already one o'clock, and the stars in the night sky are becoming brighter and brighter.

Xingjian patted his pocket lightly, where he found the mysterious item he had just drawn - the [Plant Pot] (also known as the Quick Pot Pot).

Prop effect: As long as you can obtain the genes of a certain plant, such as a leaf, and put it inside, you can grow the plant in a very short time. In addition, you can adjust the size of different proportions.

“Hopefully, it will bloom this time.”

Xingjian prayed silently in his heart, with a hint of expectation and uneasiness in his eyes.

Then he squatted down, carefully picked up a dandelion seed from the corner of the yard, and gently buried it in the jar.

"This is?"

Liu's attention was attracted by Xingjian's actions, and his eyes were full of confusion.

"Just bury the seeds in the jar and they will grow quickly." Xingjian raised his head and looked at Liu, with confidence shining in his eyes.

"This is impossible. How can a seed grow in an instant..."

Liu shook his head subconsciously, his face full of doubt.

In her opinion, the growth of plants requires time, sunshine and rain, and it cannot be achieved overnight.

However, the moment she finished speaking, a miracle happened. A flash of fluorescent light, like a surging starburst, suddenly burst out from the soil, instantly lighting up the entire backyard.

The silvery-white dandelions stretched their branches at a speed visible to the naked eye, and each piece of fluff sparkled with starlight, drawing a galaxy-like trail in the night sky.

Liu's pupils trembled slightly as he saw his reflection shatter into millions of light points in the glowing pistil, and then condense again the next moment.

"Miss Liu... look!"

Hoshimi's voice broke the momentary silence.

He gently took Liu's hand, and together they lightly touched the seeds that were about to disperse. Particles of light danced like fireflies at his fingertips. "Do you think they resemble... those souls that failed to bloom?"

Xingjian bent down slightly and gently touched the flower stem again.

The entire dandelion suddenly exploded, transforming into thousands of fluorescent butterflies that danced around Ryu's green sword.

The blond elf could no longer hold back her tears, which fell on the hilt of the knife.

A butterfly landed on the notch, its wings casting a vague human silhouette, seemingly the original owner of the kodachi.

Gojono. Kaguya.

Liu fell silent, his thoughts as if drawn by this butterfly, drifting back to the day when his clan was annihilated:

"That day, the monster pierced everyone. Even though Alisha's fire magic ignited, I extinguished it myself..."

Liu's voice trembled, his eyes filled with pain and self-blame.

"But..." Xingjian gently guided Liu's finger and touched the light seeds floating in the air, "Each of these fragments carries Alyse's flame."

The tips of Liu's elf's ears trembled violently, and the dandelion lights that were stimulated by the [Quick Potted Plants] were swirling up along their clasped hands.

Light particles suddenly exploded between them, reflecting a burning illusion:

The red-haired human girl, Alisha, faced the terrifying monster without the slightest fear. Her eyes revealed a resolute and determined expression. Then, she turned around, revealing a righteous smile as warm as the spring sun.

The phantom then shattered into thousands of sparks.

Liu's pupils contracted violently, and the green sword fell to the ground with a clang.

But the sparks did not go out. Instead, they attached themselves to the dandelion seedlings all over the ground, illuminating the entire backyard into a sea of ​​brilliant stars.

"Your companions never needed you to be buried with them."

Hoshimi picked up the katana, and ten starlights flashed in its reflection. "I hope you can become a vessel for all these stories—carve the scent of Alyssa's favorite desserts, Kaguya's katana [Futaba], and Layla's quirky tools into the years to come."

Liu's tears finally burst out, but were held up in mid-air by the magical light particles.

Through those tears, warm memories of the past surfaced: on her birthday, Alisha was pressed into the cake by her companions, and laughter echoed in the room; on winter nights, everyone huddled together for warmth, and Leila's frozen toes became the subject of everyone's teasing; when Liu cooked her curry into charcoal for the hundredth time, everyone complained while helping her fix it with a smile...

"Death is too easy." Hoshimi placed the newly glowing small sword back into her trembling palm. "Live to tell their story to the dungeon, so that the monsters will remember there were such fools, who even rushed to strike the most foolish pose before their death."

"Mr. Hoshimi..."

The words stopped abruptly.

Liu was surprised to find that their palms were touching, and the warm touch instantly dispelled some of the haze in her heart.

Miss Liu's skin was as white as snow. Normally, she would frown slightly even if she was lightly touched by an external object. But at this moment, a faint blush appeared on her face the moment she was touched.

The elf's ears were almost bleeding. She hurriedly let go of her hand and stepped back in panic, but her lower back accidentally hit the pottery jar filled with rainwater, making a dull "clang" sound.

"S-Sorry! I forgot about your elves' mysophobia..."

"Do not."

Liu suddenly lowered his head and stared at his fingertips.

"This is the warmth of a third person. Alicia, Seele... and you..."