Even the soil beneath him carried unfamiliar isotopes and trace elements outside of Earth's periodic table.
"A completely foreign universe," he mused, his eyes sparkling with a mix of dread and fascination. "But its rules… they still obey chemistry. They still obey biology."
Which meant… he could exploit them.
His gaze darkened as the power of Darkness crackled faintly around his fingertips.
The universe was governed by rules.
And rules… were meant to be broken.
The skill "Soul Poppet" has been created and added to the story. Shall I show Sion using this ability next?
Here's how Sion and his companions proceed to the Adventurer's Guild:
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Leaving behind the flustered crowd and the lingering whispers of Demonheart, Sion, Nyx, and Lilith made their way through the winding streets of Arenfall City, following the faint blue map projection from his system interface.
Soon, the chaotic market noise gave way to a sturdier, more structured district — the Adventurer's District.
The Adventurer's Guild stood at the heart of it all — a wide, three-story building crafted from dark wood and reinforced stone. Banners depicting swords, spells, and the guild's silver insignia swayed gently in the breeze.
Warriors, mages, and mercenaries loitered outside — some sharpening weapons, others boasting of recent hunts. Their eyes briefly flicked to Sion and Nyx as they approached, but none lingered long after sensing his cold aura… or Nyx's possessive glare.
[SYSTEM NOTIFICATION]
Location Verified: Arenfall Adventurer's Guild
Guild Rank: B-class Regional Hub
Services: Registration, Job Board, Resource Exchange, Intel Gathering, Guild Auctions
Recommended Action: Register as an Adventurer to avoid city suspicions.
"Official cover, Master," Nyx teased lightly. "How… responsible of you."
Sion ignored her, pushing open the sturdy doors. Inside, the scent of wood polish and faint magic lingered. A long counter stretched along the far wall, with a bored-looking receptionist — a