Last Star, everyone knew of this object or event, every person in the Citadel had heard this story.
Once upon a time, it was the brightest and largest star of all in the starry sky. However, one day it fell, completely changing the entire world and starting a new era.
The changes were so great that it was comparable to the creation of a new world where different rules worked and new creatures lived, be they monsters or Phantoms, anomalies, or artifacts.
Last Star was the beginning and at the same time the end of all things. No one knew what the world was like before it, or if there were monsters and Phantoms before Last Star, but one thing was certain - it had happened, and never again would such a bright star appear in the night sky.
"What...? Midnight Crystals are shards from Last Star...? Last Star actually existed?" Adam exclaimed in disbelief.
He had, years ago, heard this story from Leona, his mother, as much as any child in the Citadel.
Now, Adam had a chance to touch something that had enough power to create a new world, even if it was only a tiny fraction less than a drop compared to the ocean.
"We believe that. It's impossible to confirm for sure since you'd have to find the Last Star to know for sure, but it's the best explanation we have. Midnight Crystals contain great power within themselves, they are the catalyst for the development of any living thing both monster and Phantom." Silvana said seriously.
Adam nodded as an excited smile appeared on his face.
"So... I have to get the Midnight Crystal, but where is it located? I mean, I've only been to a few areas in Dead Lands, but I haven't seen anything like it, not in Salt Village, not in Rusty Ruins, or even near Bastion Radon." Adam asked, puzzled.
"Because you were in the wrong place at the wrong time." Silvana replied confidently.
"What, the Midnight Crystals are hidden somewhere? Am I going to have to go to some underground location?" Adam suggested a few options, then he nodded and began rubbing his chin thoughtfully, "Oh, that would be interesting."
Silvana shook her head.
"I'm glad you have such enthusiasm, but you're wrong. First of all, Midnight Crystals fall from the sky like meteorites. Secondly, as it's not hard to guess, it only happens at night, so... this time you'll have to go to Dead Lands at this time..." Silvana said protractedly.
Adam nodded understandingly.
Sure, he had been to the Dead Lands a few times before in the late evening or at night.
Once it happened in an Isolated Forest, but then Damien had saved him, Katrin, and the others. Then, it was during Eclipse in Bastion Radon and the last time in the newbie location in Alienated Rocks.
Adam nodded understandingly.
"Well, I don't have any other choice anyway. I'm even a little regretful that I'll have to put it off for a while because of Katrin's request." Adam shook his head.
Once again, his final test before gaining new powers was being delayed.
"It's not a problem. Or rather, there's nothing wrong with it. As long as you help Katrin, I'll be able to choose the right squad for you." Silvana said serenely.
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Adam tilted his head, "Squad?"
Adam didn't often fight only 1 on 1, because even in the fight against Thunder Demon he was assisted by Fred, his powerful arrow contributed a lot to the fight in general.
However, the last time Adam had been in a real squad was quite some time ago.
"Yeah, I can put in a request that you're going to get Midnight Crystal. That way, the mission department will find the right squad for you to advance and become a K2-Phantom. The other Phantoms will be rewarded properly for this." Silvana explained.
"Oh, and I won't have to pay for it? I mean, paying for an entire squad to work would be pretty damn expensive." Adam muttered, tapping the table slightly nervously.
Silvana chuckled with a carefree face.
"Of course not. In fact, I've already gotten several messages from the mission department for you to go after Midnight Crystal, but I decided not to alarm you. They know you're ready and are willing to do whatever it takes to make you stronger and kill more monsters as soon as possible."
Silvana smiled brightly.
"Your advancement to K2, in the future, will bring the Citadel a profit of several millions and that's just in terms of materials. Obviously, a strong K1-Phantom like you will do even more amazing things being K2."
Adam found himself confused by Silvana's innocent smile and her words.
"I hope so."
Then, Adam turned to the side, looking off into the distance.
For some reason, even though there was still Katrin's mission before visiting Midnight Zone, he felt an inner anxiety and a strange excitement. It was as if the big day was coming sooner than planned.