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M: TSIA Chapter 31: Last Night
🕑 Added 2024-12-25 12:46:09 +0000 UTCNightfall.
Lance was now reclining on the living room sofa without turning on any lights. Only the thick darkness filled the house, while old songs played from the vacuum tube amplifier.
The amplifier and records were remnants of the previous owner, and Lance had stumbled upon them by chance. Every day after work, Lance would sit here for a while, listening to music and enjoying the peace that came with those sounds.
In reality, it didn’t matter what songs Lance listened to; he only wanted to use the music to erase his loneliness, "to be a stranger in a foreign land."
Surrounded by the thick, warm colors of the vacuum tubes, Lance’s thoughts began to recall various memories one by one. A satisfied smile appeared on Lance's lips, and then... Lance activated the system.
[Kill Ephra monsters x5, earn a total of 100 points]
[Defeat Ephra monster x1, earn a total of 10 points]
The Ephra demon bird could be considered a reinforced beast, far weaker than actual hell demons. Each time an Ephra demon bird was killed, it only granted 20 points, and an Ephra demon bird sent back to its homeland earned half of that amount.
Every 100 points could be used to draw a lottery once, and Lance had already made nine previous draws.
This would be the tenth draw.
Fortunately, this time the points were sufficient. If not, Lance wouldn't have been able to gather enough points to make a draw.
The rewards in the lottery varied greatly, and not every time did he receive valuable items. Lance's luck had been fairly good. At least four of the prizes Lance received were highly useful to him, including Eidolon Brynhildr, as well as three techniques from Hitori no Shita: The Outcast. In addition, there was the ultimate talisman "Heaven Communicating Talisman Art," and a technique called "Golden Light Incantation" which used Qi for transformation, as well as an advanced technique of the "Golden Light Incantation" that could only be practiced by a High-Level Master from the Taoist Master Hall. This technique was known as the "Five-Elements Lightning-Dharma."
Last night, Lance had been fooling around with Vivi. After waking up, Lance had to run around all morning until now.
According to the system's instructions, after ten lottery draws, a new ability would be unlocked.
Therefore, regardless of whether the tenth prize was good or bad, Lance was eagerly anticipating this lottery.
"Start the lottery." Lance's mind shifted for a moment, and the points he had just earned quickly dwindled down to double digits.
A galaxy, visible only to Lance, swiftly passed through his vision, and eventually, a meteor pierced through space, appearing before Lance.
Lance swiftly caught the "Meteor," then stared at the small object in the palm of his hand, his eyes blinking. "This... a chess piece with a pig-shaped carving on it?"
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[Pig Talisman]
[From: Jackie Chan Adventures]
[Introduction:
One of the Twelve Shendu Talismans, the Pig Talisman grants its user the ability to shoot yellow heat beams from their eyes. These beams are powerful enough to pierce through the steel plating of an armored vehicle in an instant. Additionally, the talisman enables the user to see the invisible and provides clear vision in complete darkness.]
"Well, that’s not bad," Lance remarked, a satisfied smile spreading across his face.
The Jackie Chan Adventures universe is a modern magical world brimming with enchanting and mysterious magical artifacts. Among the most fascinating are the Twelve Zodiac Talismans, also known as the Shendu Talismans. These talismans are masterpieces created by a major antagonist named Shendu. Each talisman embodies a unique ability possessed by Shendu, making them highly coveted items in that world.
Here are the abilities of each Zodiac Talisman:
Rat Talisman: Animates inanimate objects, granting them the ability to move and even become living beings. Ox Talisman: Provides superhuman strength to its user. Tiger Talisman: Balances energies and can unify all the Talismans. Rabbit Talisman: Grants super speed. Dragon Talisman: Unleashes devastating explosive power.
Snake Talisman: Renders the user invisible. Horse Talisman: Heals any wound or ailment. Sheep Talisman: Allows the user's soul to leave their body and enter others’ dreams. Monkey Talisman: Transforms the user or objects into animals and back to their original forms. Dog Talisman: Grants immortality and immunity to fatal injuries. Rooster Talisman: Provides levitation and telekinesis.
When used in conjunction with the Rabbit Talisman, the Rooster Talisman enables its user to fly freely across the vast skies, exploring the world without limits.
Among the twelve Zodiac Talismans, the Pig Talisman is often considered simple and unassuming. However, while it only offers a derivative version of heat vision, its practicality cannot be underestimated.
Possessing the Pig Talisman is like having an additional magical skill at your disposal. There’s no need to worry about backlash or energy depletion, as the talisman operates autonomously, giving you an edge in any situation without additional strain.
“Huh?” Lance tilted his head, scrutinizing the talisman with a curious gaze. Slowly, he lifted the object to his eye level, studying its intricate carvings closely.
A question began to form in Lance’s mind. The essence of magic lies in the principle of equivalent exchange. This law applies universally. Magical energy is never created out of nothing; it always requires a source, a medium, or a sacrifice.
But… where does the power of this magical artifact come from?
In this world, even ordinary people without any magical training could wield various magical items without consuming personal energy. This paradox gnawed at Lance’s thoughts.
“You’ll only know once you try it!” Lance muttered, breaking his reverie. After a moment of contemplation, he rose from the sofa and walked towards the door with a determined stride.
With a gentle motion, Lance touched the intricate patterns on the door’s surface with his left hand. The patterns glowed softly, emitting an enchanting golden light. A resonant chime echoed as the seemingly ordinary wooden door slowly opened, revealing a path to the basement.
