I've Become the King of Villains in the Game

This Mysterious Object belonged to a category of functionally "chicken ribs," but it was very suitable for technicians like Connie, especially since she had recently complained to Chen Lun about her insomnia.

So when she opened the gift box, thinking it was just an ordinary decorative item, Chen Lun explained the usage and cost to her with a smile.

Connie was so happy she almost cheered, as she would finally be able to get a good night's sleep!

Lastly, as for Floey's gift...

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Late at night. Continue reading on empire

The third-floor balcony.

Chen Lun draped a fluffy black cape over Floey's shoulders.

His fingers slid through her light golden hair, and with a gentle shake, the hair cascaded down like a waterfall.

Bathed in moonlight, her whole figure appeared incredibly holy.

"Thank you..."

Floey turned her head slightly and whispered.

"You're welcome, it suits you well."

The cape seemed to exude a hazy feeling, emitting a faint, ethereal black mist.

This was a D-grade Mysterious Object - Black Mist Cloak which Chen Lun had picked up at a bargain from the Silver Dragon Trade Association because, due to its cost-effectiveness, it had been in stock for a long time.

The cloak's effect was to generate a thin layer of black mist when attacked or peered at, providing light protection. Physically, it was roughly equivalent to a coat of mail, while spiritually, it resembled the lowest level of protective shield.

The cost was that once the protection was triggered, the wearer would fall into a black mist state, with their vision obscured for six hours.

So this was why it hadn't sold, yet it was perfectly suited for Floey.

The cloak continuously emitted a fine mist that seemed to have a constant temperature effect, making it quite a good piece of clothing to wear normally.

"I also have a gift for you,"

Floey said softly.

"Hmm?"

Chen Lun was surprised.

Suddenly, he saw Floey waving her small hand, her finger with a Grape Ring twinkling slightly.

A beautifully wrapped gift box appeared in her hand.

Chen Lun took it and, under Floey's smiling "gaze," opened it.

Inside lay a black leather glove.

"This is a Mysterious Object forged with the power of Moon Craftsman... Your other hand must be very cold,"

Chen Lun's heart skipped a beat.

He raised his hands; his right hand sported a brown leather glove called Palm Fireworks, but his left hand was bare.

"Floey..."

"I occasionally take some commissions for the team, exchanging them for some extraordinary materials..."

Floey's ethereal voice said.

"With them, I made you this gift."

D-grade Mysterious Object - Moonlight in Palm

Item Description: Contains the power of the Moon, appears as a black leather glove, and feels very warm to wear, as it was forged with warmth.

Item Effect: Can summon Lost Souls from corpses to converse with them. Note: The corpse must not be dead for more than 24 hours.

Item Cost: After each use, it needs to bask under moonlight for a period.

"Thank you, Floey... I really like this gift,"

Chen Lun lightly laughed.

He slowly put on the glove on his left hand.

A warmth surged from his hand, a warmth unlike that of his right hand.

"The first time I saw you, I was reminded of my brother..."

Floey turned her head "toward" the night sky, as though staring at the Purple Moon.

"But then I knew it was different...

Does God love His creations? I do not know.

But I know, mankind is graced by the Gods, just as I am graced by you,"

She gently turned her head back, her head slightly bowed, her ethereal voice continuing:

"Lord Jack, please allow me to call you that once...

When you rescued me, from then on, I was yours to command,"

Chen Lun was silent for a few seconds.

He slowly reached out and gently lifted Floey's chin.

"Since you wish to honor my desires, then I hope you never have to bow so low to me."

The corners of Floey's lips gently lifted, revealing a smile that made Chen Lun feel a trace of sweetness.

"Yes, Floey understands,"

After a while.

Floey clasped her hands together, gently placing them on her forehead in a praying posture towards the Purple Moon.

Chen Lun watched her, puzzled.

"What's wrong, Floey?"

She spoke softly:

"After tonight, a new chapter shall begin, for I see a light streaking across."

'A shooting star...?'

Chen Lun thought.

He looked up at the night sky, but besides that round Purple Moon, the anticipated shooting star did not appear.

He suddenly recalled the origins of some customs in this world.

For instance, making a wish upon a shooting star, as it was believed that shooting stars were the dust falling from the world of the Gods. When a shooting star appeared, the Gods might be overlooking the Earth and might just grant people's wishes on a whim.

This was similar to the belief that making a wish while blowing out birthday candles was necessary because the wisps of smoke from the extinguished candle were thought to carry wishes to the moon, to be acknowledged by the Moonlight Grandmother.

But at this moment under the nightfall, with no shooting stars, Chen Lun was perplexed.

Floey silently maintained her prayer posture.

She internally said:

"In the prolonged darkness, between past and future, you are my only light."