One reply after another, carrying body heat and complex emotions, was solemnly handed back to Lin Gui.
Some whispered their thanks, while others, with red eyes, looked as if they wanted to speak but stopped themselves.
Lin Gui only gave a faint, nonchalant grunt.
Taking the letters, he skillfully aligned their edges and stacked them neatly on his open messenger bag.
His tone was completely flat. “We both get what we need.”
Beneath him, the very gambling table that once symbolized desire and madness...
...was now covered with letters bearing thoughts and longing.
It was as if the table had been endowed with a completely different, quiet, and solemn meaning.
“Do you need some help?”
Holy Saintess Eve had walked up to his side at some point, asking softly.
In this sort of environment, her voice sounded exceptionally ethereal.
“No need, there aren't many left.”
Lin Gui replied without even looking up, his hands never stopping.
Then, as if remembering something, he cast a slightly contemptuous glance to the side.
Elvia was currently seizing the opportunity to squeeze in among a few gambling addicts.
She seemed to have placed a few small bets, a lingering look of excitement still on her face.
This girl...
It wasn't until the last reply was collected that Lin Gui finally straightened his back.
He slung the now-heftier messenger bag back over his shoulder.
The “Dice and Blood” underground casino was massive, its labyrinthine layout holding nearly a thousand people.
And right here, Lin Gui successfully delivered and collected 59 replies, while a few others were signed for by friends who recognized the names.
Out of the remaining 130 letters, his completion progress was already nearly halfway there.
This was also why Lin Gui had chosen to come to the rebel headquarters first.
【Ding! Weekly Commission completed.】
In his mind, the system's notification chimed right on cue.
What should have been a tight delivery schedule had gone incredibly smoothly.
Much of this was thanks to the advance preparations made by the post office steward.
He had meticulously categorized and labeled the recipients of all the unclaimed letters.
This saved Lin Gui a massive amount of time in filtering and verifying them.
Honestly, if the delivery cycle weren't so long—often taking weeks for a round trip...
...Lin Gui would have seriously considered headhunting that steward to work for him.
Though the man still held that arrogant, high-and-mighty attitude of the upper class looking down on the lower class, his capability was undeniable.
【Host, would you like to draw the rewards for this Weekly Commission now?】
Lin Gui glanced at the 71 letters still left in his bag and asked internally:
“There are still 71 letters left undelivered. If I draw now, what happens to the remaining rewards?”
【The rewards will carry over to the next draw.】
The system explained.
Lin Gui nodded. Without hesitating further, he issued the command to the system.
“Draw.”
In an instant, the familiar, cold mechanical voice flooded his mind like a tide, bringing a flurry of notifications:
【Ding! Weekly Commission has been completed!】
【Completion details: Successfully delivered 5,212 replies to the designated recipients in the Carter Royal Capital.】
【Signature progress: A total of 3,650 letters signed for (Current progress: 70%)】
【Distributing rewards...】
【You have successfully delivered 3,650 letters, obtaining random Novice Magic x3,650.】
【Duplicate magic will automatically be converted into corresponding proficiency.】
【Spells with maxed-out proficiency can be cast without chanting.】
【Congratulations, Host, you have obtained:】
【Metal Novice Magic: Hardening LV8 → 10 (Max Proficiency)】
【Wood Novice Magic: Growth Acceleration LV8 → 10 (Max Proficiency)】
【Water Novice Magic: Water Creation LV7 → 10 (Max Proficiency); Cleansing LV3 → 5; Condense Dew LV3 → 5】
【Fire Novice Magic: Ignition LV7 → 10 (Max Proficiency)】
【Earth Novice Magic: Soil Loosening LV7 → 10 (Max Proficiency); Earth Listening LV6 → 9; Rock Armor LV6 → 9】
【Wind Novice Magic: Levitation LV9 → 10 (Max Proficiency); Wind Guiding LV9 → 10 (Max Proficiency)】
【Lightning Novice Magic: Electric Spark LV6 → 9】
【Soul Novice Magic: Clarity LV4 → 9】
【Ice Novice Magic: Freezing LV6 → 7】
【Dark Novice Magic: Sprint LV6 → 7】
【Light Novice Magic: Illumination LV4 → 5; Glimmer LV4 → 10 (Max Proficiency)】
【Note: An extremely trace amount of demon energy has been detected within the host's body.】
【Unlocking the Demon Magic skill tree.】
【New spells added as follows:】
【Wind Novice Magic: Voice Mimicry LV10 (Max Proficiency)】
(A spell capable of mimicking the voices of others.)
【Demon Novice Magic: Enchantment LV7】
(A spell that temporarily enhances physical attributes or weapon efficacy.)
【Demon Novice Magic: Demon Eyes LV5】
(Slightly enhances dynamic vision and dark vision.)
【Extra Reward: Mana Reserve +1,500】
【Host: Lin Gui】
【Rank: Mid-tier High Rank Mage】
【Mana Reserve: (3,500/5,756) - 244 points away from the next rank breakthrough】
【Ding! A new round of Weekly Commissions is generating.】
【Destination: Fortress City of Shield.】
【Beginning retrieval of the number of letters collected by the host...】
【Remaining retrieval time: 6 days, 23 hours, 59 minutes】
------ “May every thought cross the darkness and reach the other shore” ------
A massive influx of insights from the increased magic proficiencies, along with a pure and vast surge of mana, instantly flooded his body.
Lin Gui closed his eyes slightly, feeling the clear growth of his own mana.
He also felt the effortless control that came with several key spells reaching maximum level.
The maxing out of 【Levitation】 in particular meant that his core flight capability had received an ultimate upgrade.
Lin Gui looked at a wine bottle about ten meters away from him.
He could feel its weight through Levitation.
With Levitation reaching LV10, his control range had increased significantly.
What surprised him even more was that the system had actually detected that trace of almost imperceptible demon energy inside his body.
He had indeed been quite envious of Theia's demon energy and had tried to absorb the demon energy she emitted, hoping to dig some out of his own body.
But he hadn't held high expectations.
Mana, physical energy, and soul power—as long as they were living beings of Akara, everyone had some in their bodies.
But demon energy was exclusive to demons and the Demon Race.
Faith power (also known as divine power) was monopolized by the various religious sects.
He hadn't expected the system to directly guide it out, opening up a brand-new “Demon Magic” branch for him.
Silently, Lin Gui glanced at the Saintess standing obediently behind him, a trace of eagerness flashing in his eyes.
Eve: “?”
Lin Gui smiled, his face looking very amicable.
Looks like I need to find an opportunity to get closer to the Saintess.
Lin Gui focused his attention on the newly added spells.
“Voice Mimicry,” “Enchantment,” and “Demon Eyes.”
These new spells, though only at the novice level, were far more practical than that pile of minor survival spells he had before.
He slowly opened his eyes. A sharp glint flashed across his pupils before quickly fading back into calm.
Now that the rewards had been received, it was time to get back to work.
Rate on N.U.
