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

Nick accepted Irving's suggestion and chose to return to the real world. After Nick left, Irving made his way back to the upper levels of the castle, where he encountered Aron and Benjamin once again.

It seemed that Aron and Benjamin were in the midst of a heated argument. Despite just having faced a significant threat, Irving walked up to them.

"What's going on? It looks like you two are having a pretty intense disagreement," he said.

Upon Irving's arrival, Aron and Benjamin ceased their arguing. Aron spoke with a slightly irritated tone. "We were in the process of rapidly constructing the defense infrastructure. Almost all of it had been completed, with just a few finishing touches left to do. But then he suddenly appeared and told us to stop working on the defense infrastructure.

I don't understand why he would do that, and I don't know if he was acting on your orders."

Aron's words puzzled Irving. He turned his gaze to Benjamin. "Why did you do that? I didn't give you any orders to halt the construction of the defense infrastructure."

Upon hearing Irving's question, Benjamin wore a slightly aggrieved expression. "I didn't intend to stop them from continuing their work. I just thought their approach to the final stages of constructing the defense infrastructure was a bit too rough. They didn't collect all the valuable materials properly. They buried the useless materials in a pit underground.

Once those valuable materials are buried, it could lead to other issues. Some of those materials possess strong powers. If buried underground, their power could seep into other areas, making the entire castle even more dangerous. I just hoped they could handle the unused valuable materials more carefully."

After listening to Benjamin's explanation, Irving finally understood the source of the conflict between the two. He sighed and said, "Both of you make valid points. However, I think Aron's judgment is the most accurate. We are about to be attacked by the Night Blades, and we simply do not have the luxury of time to deal with these valuable materials.

While burying them does carry some risks, it's the only option we have right now."

Since Irving had said this, Benjamin naturally had nothing more to add. "Alright then, I guess I was just meddling! If there's nothing else to discuss, I'm going to return to the real world. After all, there are still some matters I need to attend to at Ocean Group."

Benjamin's mood was slightly sour, and he didn't plan to stay any longer; he intended to head back to Ocean Group.

Although Irving wanted to keep Benjamin around, he understood that the other man's mood was currently not the best.

"Alright, go back to the real world. But when you do, I hope you can relay a message to Vicky for me," Irving said.

"Sure, just tell me what you want to say, and I'll pass it on to the president," Benjamin replied.

"I hope she can be prepared for battle. The upcoming fight may very well spill over into the real world. The Night Blades' attack will definitely not be limited to the shelter game."

Irving's words suddenly made Benjamin realize the gravity of their current situation. He shouldn't let his small grievances cause conflict with Irving. Benjamin nodded.

"I'll remember your message. If the Night Blades really do attack us in the real world, I'll do everything I can to stop them!"

Irving was very pleased with Benjamin's response. He smiled and said, "I absolutely believe in you! I know you will keep your promise!"

Benjamin nodded and quickly left the shelter game to return to the real world.

After Benjamin left, Irving called Aron and James together.

"Among us in the shelter game, the only ones left with significant strength are the three of us. Therefore, in our upcoming actions, we need to work closely together," he stated.

Both Aron and James agreed with Irving's assessment. James spoke straightforwardly, "I will follow your orders completely! Whatever you tell me to do, I will do it!"

Aron nodded, affirming James's statement. "In that case, I hope we can take this opportunity to strike first. The Night Blades don't seem to be moving as quickly as we imagined. We might be able to launch a proactive attack to weaken their strength."

Irving's proposal surprised both Aron and James. Just a short while ago, Irving had suggested they hold their position and wait for the Night Blades to attack.

The reason for Irving's sudden change of heart was that he had discovered the lair of the dark monsters beneath the castle. He was concerned that when the Night Blades attacked the castle, it could trigger a mass emergence of the dark creatures from below.

This would mean that Irving and the others wouldn't just be facing the threat of the Night Blades; they would also have to contend with the powerful dark monsters.

Although Aron and James were slightly puzzled by Irving's decision, they ultimately decided to follow his orders.

Aron and James quickly prepared for their offensive. They equipped their weapons and approached Irving, only to find that he had collapsed.

Aron and James were both astonished by the scene before them. They quickly sought out Anna, who used her life restoration skill to successfully revive Irving.

"How are you feeling now? Why did you suddenly faint?" Aron asked Irving anxiously.

Irving looked at the three of them, his voice slightly weak as he replied, "The Night Blades have already launched an attack on my shelter. They are likely going to attack here soon as well! You must be prepared for battle!"

As soon as Irving finished speaking, a loud noise erupted from outside the castle. The entire structure shook violently. Then, shouts from the crowd outside could be heard.

"The Night Blades have launched their attack! Everyone must get to their positions immediately!"

"Quickly activate all defense infrastructure! We cannot let the Night Blades breach the first line of defense!"

"There are too many of them! We can't possibly hold them all back!"

Upon hearing the chaos outside, the expressions of the four inside the castle turned grave. However, all four of them had extensive combat experience, so they quickly made a decision. Anna, being the weakest among them, stayed behind to care for Irving, while Aron and James went out to confront the Night Blades.

Once Aron and James joined the fight, the Night Blades' advance was quickly halted. Inside the castle, Anna and Irving soon found that the sounds of the Night Blades outside had faded.

Anna let out a slight sigh of relief. With a smile, she said to Irving, "It seems our defense has been quite successful. The Night Blades shouldn't be able to breach the newly constructed defenses. You can take your time to recover here, and once you're ready, you can lead us in a counterattack."

At Anna's words, a bitter smile appeared on Irving's face. "Do you really think the Night Blades' attack ends here? Their assault has only just begun. Moreover, the Night Blades won't limit their attacks to just our castle and shelter. They will definitely be attacking elsewhere too. I believe the Night Blades have initiated a full-scale offensive.

You must help me recover as quickly as possible, because only then can I contribute to the fight. Without my assistance, you won't be able to succeed!"

Irving's assessment was spot on. The members of the Night Blades had indeed launched a full-scale attack.

The attacking Night Blades were not particularly strong; the chaos they caused was primarily due to their use of powerful weapons. The real elite forces of the Night Blades were concentrated around Irving's shelter. Elder Kent personally led these elite members in a relentless assault on Irving's shelter.

Meanwhile, in the real world, the Night Blades were also taking action. Benjamin had just returned to the real world when he received a frantic call for help from his subordinates.

"Boss, the headquarters is under attack! We're being targeted by the Night Blades! We might not be able to hold out much longer, and we need your help right away!"

Upon receiving the call, Benjamin rushed to the Ocean Group headquarters. When he arrived, he found that the outer defenses had been completely destroyed.

He glanced at the Night Blades members attacking the headquarters and gripped his weapon, launching a surprise attack on them. The Night Blades members were caught off guard by Benjamin's sudden assault. Since they were not very strong to begin with and their purpose here was not to destroy the Ocean Group headquarters but merely to restrain its forces, they struggled to respond effectively.

Under Benjamin's full-on assault, the Night Blades members were quickly eliminated. Finally, Benjamin was able to enter the Ocean Group headquarters building.

As soon as he stepped inside, he was surrounded by his subordinates.

"Boss, what's going on? Why are the Night Blades attacking us again? Did another Night Blades elder come to the real world?" one of them asked, concern etched on their face.

Benjamin appeared slightly impatient in response to their questions. "I don't have all the details yet, so I can't answer your questions. I need to see the president right away! Don't block me here."

With that, he quickly made his way to the top floor of the Ocean Group headquarters.

In the president's office, Vicky was anxiously looking out the window, worrying about Irving's situation.