I Can Extract Game Items

System Notification:

[ Quest Complete: Rescue Lord Cavriel. ]

[ Rewards Distributed. EXP Gained: 180,000. Party EXP Distributed. ]

[ Hidden Quest: Royal Assistance. Objective Completed. Additional Rewards Granted. ]

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August's read the notification with a look of confusion. "Hidden quest?" he murmured. "Looks like we stumbled into something bigger than we thought."

Lord Cavriel motioned for a steward, who approached carrying a polished wooden box. Inside were five tokens that glowed faintly with magic and had some strange carvings.

"These," Cavriel handed one to each of them, "are Tournament Qualification Badges. You may not know what this means now, but soon you will. Hold onto them. They signify your eligibility to participate in a grand event that is unlike anything you've experienced before."

Gregorious held his badge up to the light, squinting at it. "A tournament, huh? Does it involve free food? I fight better on a full stomach."

"You fight better when someone's saving your sorry hide," Lilo teased before tucking her badge into her inventory.

"What kind of tournament?" Boris questioned with a skeptical expression.

Cavriel smiled knowingly. "All I can say is that it is an event steeped in tradition and mystery, and the rewards are beyond imagination. You have proven your worth by saving me, and now you have the chance to prove yourselves even further."

Ezran frowned slightly while studying the badge. "A mystery tournament… I don't like the sound of that."

"Relax, Ezran," Gregarious slapped him on the back lightly. "We've got Lord Aleman on our side. What could possibly go wrong?"

"That's exactly the kind of comment that makes things go wrong," Lilo muttered.

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System Notification:

[ Tournament Qualification Badge Received. ]

[ Additional EXP Gained for Hidden Quest: 50,000. ]

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As they finished their conversation, the steward reappeared with pouches of gold and rare materials as additional rewards. Cavriel bowed deeply. "May fortune favor you all in your future endeavors. If you ever need assistance, know that you have a friend in this house."

"We appreciate it," August inclining his head as well.

As they turned to leave, Gregarious whispered loudly, "Do you think the tournament has a pie-eating contest? I'd win that for sure."

Lilo groaned. "Why do I even bother?"

They walked away from the estate, thinking about the strange token they had received and what it might mean.

The streets of Gallorn Kingdom stretched out before them as they stepped forward together.

"This tournament," Boris broke the silence. "Do you think it's a worldwide phenomenon?"

"We'll see," August glanced at his badge again. "For now, let's focus on leveling up. Whatever this is, we need to be ready."

"Right," Ezran agreed.

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As August pulled off the VR headset and stepped out of the gaming pod, the cool morning light seeped through the worn-out curtains of their old apartment.

He stretched and cracked his neck with a satisfied sigh. It had been another long night in Enders Light, and the mention of a tournament still lingered in his mind. But reality called, and today was a big day—moving day.

He stepped out of his room and found Sophia already dressed and sitting cross-legged on the couch, scrolling through her phone. Her green hair, usually neat, was slightly tousled, and she looked up with a sleepy expression.

"Finally logged out, huh?" she teased with a smirk. "I was starting to think you'd just upload yourself into that game permanently."

August rolled his eyes playfully. "You'd like that, wouldn't you? No one around to remind you to eat vegetables."

Sophia stuck out her tongue. "I survive on ramen and determination."

He glanced around their small, cluttered living room. The walls were cracked in places, and the old carpet had seen better days. It wasn't much, but it had been their home for the past three years. The thought of leaving brought a strange feeling of nostalgia.

"Truck's coming in thirty minutes," Sophia reminded him before standing up and stretching. "Are you excited or what?"

August grinned while ruffling her hair. "Of course. I can't wait to finally have enough space to walk without stubbing my toe on something." He gestured at the cramped room, cluttered with their few belongings.

Sophia's eyes sparkled. "And a kitchen that isn't basically inside the living room."

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Soon enough, the moving truck rumbled into their street, which was lined with small, aging apartment complexes and noisy vendors hawking their goods to early morning passersby.

Their neighbors, some familiar, watched as the movers—two muscular men—began loading their modest collection of boxes and furniture onto the truck.

Mrs. Patel from next door peeked out from her window and waved. "Leaving us, August?"

"Yeah, Mrs. P," August replied with a small smile. "Moving to somewhere a little better."

"Don't forget the little people when you're rich and famous," she teased, making Sophia giggle.

As they finished loading, August took one last look at the building. It had been tough but they'd made it work. "Let's go," he nudged Sophia gently. "New beginnings."

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Their new apartment was located in a much better neighborhood, a place with tree-lined streets, cleaner sidewalks, and a general sense of safety they hadn't felt in a long time. The building itself was modern—glass panels, neatly painted walls, and a spacious lobby with a smooth marble floor.

Sophia's jaw practically hit the floor when they walked into their new two-bedroom apartment. The living room was massive compared to their old place, with large windows that let in plenty of natural light. The kitchen was fully equipped and separated from the living area. Their bedrooms were spacious, each with built-in closets.

"Wow," Sophia breathed while spinning around with wide eyes. "You really went all out."

August suppressed a proud grin as he shrugged. "Told you I wanted us to live comfortably."

Sophia walked around the place in awe, touching the new furniture August had arranged earlier. "How did you afford all this? I mean, I know you've been making some money, but…"

August smirked. "Let's just say business is booming."

"AM Coven is really paying off, huh?" she said before flopping onto the new plush couch. "Not bad, big bro."

He grinned. "And now we make this place ours."

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With a quick nod, August rolled up his sleeves and got to work. Furniture was still wrapped in protective plastic, boxes were stacked in the corner, and there was a lot to do. However, he had a secret weapon.

With a quick breath, he activated Phantom Blitz causing his body to flicker as he appeared across the room in rapid succession, grabbing chairs, unboxing items, and placing furniture with supernatural speed.

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System Notification:

[ Phantom Blitz (Tier 2) Activated ]

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In the blink of an eye, a coffee table was set up, the TV stand was perfectly positioned, and the bookshelf filled. He zipped from one end of the apartment to the other, arranging everything in record time.

Sophia stood at the kitchen doorway with her mouth agape. "Okay, that's just unfair. You have literal superpowers, and I'm over here unrolling carpets like a peasant."

August paused mid-teleport with a grin on his face. "Hey, gotta put those in-game skills to good use. You should be glad I didn't just leave you to do everything."

She crossed her arms. "One day, I'm going to get supernatural abilities too, and then we'll see who's laughing."

"Keep dreaming, kid," he chuckled before placing the final piece of furniture.

Sophia smirked. "You know... you should offer this moving service as part of AM Coven. You'd be rolling in cash."

August groaned. "I'm not a glorified moving company."

Before they could continue their banter, there was a sudden knock at the door.

Both of them froze mid-action, exchanging a curious glance.

"Who could that be?" Sophia whispered. "We don't even know anyone in this building yet."

August's eyes narrowed as he turned into a blur and instantly arrived before the door.

Peeking through the peephole, he could see a feminine figure standing just outside.

"Expecting anyone?" Sophia whispered.

"No," August murmured but then smiled.

"But it is a familiar face,"

The knock on the door echoed again but this time it was followed by a cheerful voice. Your journey continues with My Virtual Library Empire

"Helloooo? I know you're in there, handsome!"

August exchanged a glance with Sophia. "Only one person knocks like that."

He opened the door to reveal Remi, standing with a bright smile and her signature blue hair tied in a playful ponytail.

She wore a casual pastel sweater over jeans, looking effortlessly stylish as always.

"There you are!" Remi grinned and stepped inside without waiting for an invitation.

She looked around with widened eyes as she took in the fully arranged living space. "Whoa. You've barely moved in, and everything's already perfect. I thought I'd be helping you set things up."

Sophia perched on the couch with her arms crossed while grinning. "Yeah, my brother's got skills."

August shrugged while leaning against the wall. "I work fast."

Remi narrowed her eyes at him. "Uh-huh. Fast, huh? You sure you didn't summon some magic butlers to do the heavy lifting?"