The Shelter Game: Me, Starting with a Tenfold Drop Rate

Apart from evacuating the ordinary citizens around the City Bank and summoning Nick back, Anna also compiled all the intelligence she had gathered and reported it to the others who were in the City of Warding. This included James, the president of the Green Ivy Company, Vicky, the president of Ocean Group, and Benjamin, Vicky's subordinate. These three were the only individuals Anna could contact and trust alongside Irving.

After completing these tasks, Anna found herself unable to take any further actions. She simply stood a short distance away from the ruins of the City Bank, gazing anxiously in their direction. "We must achieve victory!" Anna murmured to herself.

While Anna's actions may not have provided much assistance to Irving, she had truly done her best. Even if Irving were present, he would not blame her. Moreover, for Irving at this moment, he needed to concentrate all his attention on the battle, as it had entered a critical phase.

Although the City Bank had been reduced to ruins due to the conflict among four powerful individuals, there remained a vast space beneath the debris. The four highly skilled players of the Shelter Game, including Irving, were engaged in a protracted struggle within these ruins. For each of them, this battle could be considered a grueling one.

Despite Shadow Celestial and Elder Seville having made extensive preparations for combat, the strength exhibited by Irving and the Knowledge Fairy left both of them in shock. Elder Seville had already revealed all his trump cards. He not only harnessed the power of the Abyss but also employed the dark powers related to the Night Blades that he had previously possessed. The powers of the Abyss and the dark powers were inherently conflicting. When both forces were used simultaneously, Elder Seville himself would be affected to a certain extent.

Elder Seville's mental state had begun to deteriorate. Although he could still fight, he felt that the situation was becoming increasingly dire for him. "We need to come up with a way to defeat our opponents quickly! The power I possess is rapidly dissipating! If we can't defeat them in time, we might even be eliminated by them!" Elder Seville exclaimed in a panic, all while fending off the attacks from Irving and the Knowledge Fairy.

At that moment, Shadow Celestial also felt an immense amount of pressure.

Although he could harness the chaotic energy surrounding the ruins, this power was not sufficient for Shadow Celestial to secure a swift victory in the battle. Shadow Celestial still had other trump cards that had not yet been employed. He possessed two chaotic artifacts, and once activated, they would undoubtedly have a significant impact on the battlefield's dynamics. While they might not be enough to quickly defeat Irving and the Knowledge Fairy, they could at least place Irving and the Knowledge Fairy at a disadvantage.

However, Shadow Celestial hesitated to make the decision to use the two chaotic artifacts. In his view, these artifacts were crucial to his strategy, and he believed they should only be used in critical situations. Additionally, the chaotic energy contained within the artifacts would gradually diminish with their use, which was something Shadow Celestial found difficult to accept. After all, he believed that the chaotic energy within the artifacts ultimately belonged to him, and he should not allow any loss of this energy.

"I have no choice! We can only endure the pressure and continue fighting! I think Irving and the Knowledge Fairy aren't in great condition either! If we just hold on, they might give up before we do," Shadow Celestial said after thinking for a while, uttering a statement that left Elder Seville exasperated. Shadow Celestial was essentially placing his hopes on the idea that Irving and the Knowledge Fairy lacked the same determination as himself.

In reality, Irving and the Knowledge Fairy's resolve was far stronger than that of Shadow Celestial. They both believed that Shadow Celestial and Elder Seville were there to eliminate them, leaving them with no option but to fight desperately. Moreover, Irving and the Knowledge Fairy felt they had gained the upper hand in the battle.

Irving noticed that Elder Seville's mental state had worsened compared to before. The Knowledge Fairy, utilizing her extensive repertoire of spells, successfully suppressed Shadow Celestial in the fight. If they continued to battle, it seemed likely that they would soon manage to defeat their opponents.

In this prolonged struggle, the first to falter was Elder Seville. Despite his strong desire to obtain the Smith family's treasure, the rapid deterioration of the situation forced him to abandon his plans. "I can't continue to fight any longer! I have no choice but to retreat first! If you want to keep fighting, then do so!" Elder Seville quickly conveyed his decision to Shadow Celestial before merging with the power of the Abyss.

Elder Seville quickly returned to the Abyss in this manner. His sudden departure plunged Shadow Celestial into a significant crisis. Without Elder Seville's restraint, Irving was finally able to focus all his attention on Shadow Celestial. The Knowledge Fairy also sensed that this was the best opportunity to eliminate Shadow Celestial.

At the same time, Irving and the Knowledge Fairy unleashed their most powerful attacks. Irving raised the Staff of Calamity, channeling nearly endless power into the tip of the staff. Simultaneously, he transformed the Lava Giant puppet he had summoned into pure energy form. All the energy coalesced at the staff's tip, and Irving used the power of the Taikoo Flame Pearl to fuse this energy together, ultimately forming a formidable spell.

A radiant sphere of multicolored light shot from the tip of the staff directly toward Shadow Celestial. Upon seeing this, fine beads of cold sweat quickly appeared on Shadow Celestial's forehead. He knew very well that he absolutely could not be hit by this attack. If he were struck, he would be completely eliminated.

Shadow Celestial swiftly drew a short sword that radiated powerful chaotic energy. The moment the sword was drawn, the space around Shadow Celestial was distorted by the sword's power. "You will not eliminate me this way! I will never be defeated so easily!" Shadow Celestial shouted as he hurled the short sword toward Irving.

The short sword collided with the multicolored light sphere. Subsequently, the light sphere was rapidly absorbed by the sword, which began to shine with a brilliant glow. Taking advantage of this moment, Shadow Celestial quickly summoned a portal. He hoped to return to the Shelter Game world through this portal.

However, the Knowledge Fairy would not let him succeed. She transformed from the state of a magical book into a massive mirror. Shadow Celestial and his summoned portal were reflected directly in the enormous mirror. Shadow Celestial suddenly realized he was unable to take any action.

The Knowledge Fairy successfully trapped Shadow Celestial by transforming into the mirror. "It seems we can finally settle our grievances today!" Shadow Celestial heard Irving's voice coming from nearby amidst his panic.

With great difficulty, Shadow Celestial turned his gaze toward Irving. Although Irving could not launch the same powerful attack as before, he was still capable of casting spells strong enough to severely injure Shadow Celestial. A series of fireballs erupted from the tip of Irving's staff, targeting Shadow Celestial.

In a state of extreme panic, Shadow Celestial ultimately chose to draw another chaotic artifact. The second chaotic artifact he used took the form of an ordinary small box. The moment the box was produced, Shadow Celestial found that he could move freely once again.

The Knowledge Fairy's restrictions on Shadow Celestial were completely lifted. Although Shadow Celestial could now move freely, he remained extremely anxious. Without any hesitation, he immediately opened the box. The moment the box was opened, a vast amount of chaotic energy surged forth from beneath the ruins. This chaotic energy disrupted the senses of both Irving and the Knowledge Fairy, preventing them from locating Shadow Celestial again.

Seizing the opportunity, Shadow Celestial chose to escape. When the powers of chaos dissipated, only Irving and the Knowledge Fairy remained beneath the ruins. "It seems Shadow Celestial has successfully escaped! Once again, we have failed to eliminate him completely," Irving said, a hint of disappointment in his voice. He had initially thought he could take advantage of the situation to finish off Shadow Celestial once and for all.
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However, the Knowledge Fairy believed that Irving had no reason to be disheartened. "Shadow Celestial has a wealth of combat experience, and his strength is not to be underestimated. Moreover, this time, he set a trap for us. How could we possibly eliminate him so easily? Just being able to thwart his scheme is already a significant achievement," she calmly expressed her thoughts.

Irving nodded in agreement, but his face still bore a look of disappointment. After confirming that there were no immediate dangers in their surroundings, he turned his gaze back to the mysterious passage behind him. Though the passage no longer exuded any power, it remained open.

Irving hesitated slightly, unsure whether he should enter the passage. It seemed that the only way to close it would be to step inside. Just as he was pondering this, the Knowledge Fairy approached his side. "Let's temporarily seal this mysterious passage! There's a chance that enemies we cannot deal with may be lurking inside! Both of us are not in the best condition right now; it's not a good time to take risks."

The Knowledge Fairy's persuasion ultimately led Irving to make a decision. He nodded, saying, "You're right! Let's seal this place for now! Once we've fully recovered, we can completely close off the mysterious passage."