End of Days Game: I'm the Only One Who Can See the Hidden Cues

After waiting for several minutes, Jeremy was becoming slightly impatient.

Once the call connected, Jeremy immediately remarked, "It is already eight o'clock in the morning, and you still haven't gotten out of bed? You told me last night that you would do your utmost to level up as quickly as possible.

So why are you still sleeping in? Shouldn't you already be on your way to the ordinary instance by now? You need to explain this to me."

Jeremy felt quite relaxed while speaking with Ritchie, as he knew that Ritchie would not easily lose his temper.

On the other end of the line, Ritchie's languid voice quickly emerged.

"I did indeed tell you that I would strive to level up as quickly as possible. However, you also know that I am not an early riser. If I wake up too early, my entire day tends to go poorly."

Ritchie offered a slight defense and then turned to Jeremy with a question.

"Is your early morning call merely an attempt to get me out of bed so I can level up? If that's the case, why don't you just come downstairs to my place?"

"If I were to come directly downstairs, I would still have to wait for you." Jeremy explained. "So I decided to call you before I set off, giving you a chance to prepare."

Having said that, Jeremy ended the call.

He then gathered his gear and drove directly to Ritchie's residence.

When Jeremy arrived at the foot of Ritchie's building, Ritchie was just finishing up his preparations, slowly making his way down with his equipment.

"Stop wasting time and get in the car! The instance we are heading to today is exclusively yours!"

Jeremy shouted as he opened the car door in Ritchie's direction.

Ritchie quickened his pace and hurried into the vehicle.

Without waiting for Ritchie to settle in, Jeremy pressed the accelerator and sped off.

"You just told me that the instance we are heading to today is exclusively mine. What exactly does that mean? My level isn't even 50 yet, so I can't undergo awakening."

Ritchie had misunderstood Jeremy's statement.

He assumed that Jeremy was referring to an instance specifically for his awakening.

However, what Jeremy meant by an instance that was exclusive to Ritchie was simply one that was highly suitable for Ritchie to level up.

"We're not going to your awakening instance. Moreover, even if you do reach level 50 and qualify for awakening, I won't be able to accompany you into that instance."

After Jeremy spoke, he turned his gaze toward the window.

During the course of their conversation, Jeremy had already driven a considerable distance.

Now, Jeremy and Ritchie found themselves at the very edge of Moonlight City.

This area was rife with abandoned buildings, and there were even some monsters lurking in the shadows.

Neither Jeremy nor Ritchie paid much attention to the monsters hidden in the darkness, as their strength was quite feeble.

Moreover, even if they were to eliminate those creatures, the experience points they would gain would be negligible.

"The instance I referred to as exclusive to you is one that is well-suited for you to level up." Jeremy explained.

"I know you excel at manipulating shadows, so you must be in an instance filled with shadow monsters to quickly enhance your level."

Jeremy's words brought a look of surprise to Ritchie's face.

"Did you really find such an instance? I had been seeking an instance filled with shadow monsters, but I never managed to locate one!"

Ritchie was acutely aware that an instance teeming with shadow monsters was crucial for him.

During his previous solo expeditions, he had constantly searched for such an instance.

However, shadow monsters themselves were exceedingly rare, which naturally made instances filled with them incredibly difficult to find.

In response to Ritchie's inquiry, Jeremy nodded.

"Although you were unable to locate an instance filled with shadow monsters, you must not forget that I possess the talent known as The King of Time and Space." Jeremy stated.

"When shadow monsters traverse through different areas of darkness, they create certain fluctuations in the fabric of time and space."

"As someone endowed with The King of Time and Space talent, I can effortlessly perceive these temporal and spatial disturbances. Therefore, I had long ago pinpointed an instance abundant with shadow monsters."

"The reason I hadn't informed you earlier was simply because we had numerous important matters to attend to. However, now that we finally have some free time, we can venture into the instance filled with shadow monsters."

Jeremy's explanation garnered Ritchie's complete trust.

In reality, Ritchie would not dare to dispute anything Jeremy said.

After all, Ritchie held an immense amount of faith in Jeremy, and the instance Jeremy mentioned was indeed something Ritchie desperately needed.

"How far are we from the instance? I am fully prepared for battle! I can engage at any moment!"

Ritchie pulled the Ravager's Gloves from his pocket.

He swiftly equipped the Ravager's Gloves, entering a state of readiness for combat at any time.

"Don't rush just yet! We are approximately twenty minutes away from the instance. You can use this time to make further preparations." Jeremy said.

Upon finishing his statement, he directly handed a notebook to Ritchie.

"I have recorded the detailed information about the instance filled with shadow monsters in this notebook. It would be wise for you to review all the information before taking any action."

Ritchie picked up the notebook and began to read it intently.

After spending about ten minutes poring over the contents, Ritchie confirmed that he had memorized everything written in the notebook.

"It appears that the difficulty level of the instance teeming with shadow monsters is quite substantial. The information you noted indicates that the monsters within the instance are generally above level 45."

"I imagine it would be exceedingly challenging for me to handle these monsters alone. However, if you assist me in dealing with them, the experience points I would gain would be significantly diminished."

Ritchie's expression no longer bore the same joy it once did.

He suddenly realized that the instance he was about to enter was not as straightforward as he had initially thought.

Jeremy nodded in acknowledgment.

"That is precisely why I urged you to prepare thoroughly before we reach the instance. Moreover, this time, I will allow you to use my own equipment."

As he said this, Jeremy gestured with his eyes for Ritchie to look toward the back seat of the car.

Ritchie turned his head and immediately spotted the Longsword of the Undying on the back seat of the car.

Although Ritchie had seen the Longsword of the Undying before and possessed a certain level of understanding regarding it, he had never actually wielded the weapon himself.

Furthermore, Ritchie believed that the Longsword of the Undying inherently inflicted a degree of harm upon its user.

Jeremy was capable of using the Longsword of the Undying because his own strength was exceptionally formidable. He could withstand the damage inflicted by the Longsword of the Undying due to his considerable power.

However, Ritchie felt that he did not possess the same level of strength as Jeremy.

With a slightly hesitant tone, Ritchie inquired of Jeremy,

"Do you truly believe I can use the Longsword of the Undying? Are you not concerned that it may harm me?"

In response to Ritchie's question, Jeremy appeared somewhat indecisive.

Before deciding to entrust the Longsword of the Undying to Ritchie, Jeremy had indeed considered the possibility that Ritchie could be harmed by the weapon.

However, from Jeremy's perspective, this was not a significant concern.

As long as Ritchie was not killed by the Longsword of the Undying, he could bring Ritchie to Emma.

Emma could easily employ her healing skills to restore Ritchie's health.

"I do believe that the Longsword of the Undying will indeed inflict harm upon you. However, in my view, this is not a major issue. As long as you are not killed by the Longsword of the Undying, I will be able to ensure your recovery.

Moreover, as an awakened being, I believe you should not fear pain. If it allows for a rapid increase in levels, enduring a state of suffering should be acceptable."

Jeremy's words left Ritchie feeling quite distressed, yet he found himself at a loss for any counterarguments.

After a moment of hesitation, Ritchie finally replied.

"You are correct, if it means I can level up quickly, I certainly wouldn't mind enduring some pain."

Ritchie's gaze remained fixated on the Longsword of the Undying, as if he were attempting to familiarize himself with it through sheer observation.

"Stop staring at the Longsword of the Undying! No amount of looking will make it familiar to you. If you genuinely wish to acclimate yourself to the Longsword of the Undying before entering the instance, it would be best to actually wield it."

Under Jeremy's urging, Ritchie grasped the Longsword of the Undying without hesitation.

The moment Ritchie's hand made contact with the Longsword of the Undying, he was overcome by excruciating pain.

In an instant, Ritchie hurled the Longsword of the Undying away from him.

"Why does it hurt so much? Did you also endure such intense pain while using the Longsword of the Undying?"

Ritchie's question left Jeremy slightly perplexed.

Although Jeremy was aware that the Longsword of the Undying caused some harm to its wielder, he had not experienced such intense pain during his usage.

Jeremy speculated that this was likely due to Ritchie's lack of familiarity with the Longsword of the Undying.

The best solution he could think of was to encourage Ritchie to try using the Longsword of the Undying once more.

"The more you familiarize yourself with the Longsword of the Undying, the less you will feel that intense pain."