Only I Am A Reader-Chapter 530: Delayed Event Bonanza

'Isn't this just a Dantian?'

The gathered light particles quickly transformed into a vessel-like object. Although it retained the illusory state that the light particles possessed, it also felt like something that had its weight.

At first glance, Leo felt incredibly familiar with the illusory organ. However…

'...No, it's just very similar.'

Once he took a closer look, noticeable differences were everywhere. While it had the same function and location as Murim's Lower Dantian, the 'Secondary Energy Storage' wasn't just another name that referred to it.

'Does it have any use for the current me?'

Despite being curious about its source, Leo immediately started contemplating the gift that he had received.

Since it was forcefully given to him, he still couldn't rule out that it was a malicious trap, but what concerned him more was whether it could be exploited or not.

Unlike Internal Energy, Enigma was a very light form of energy that didn't necessarily require a vessel. While most of it lingered in the Enigma Stone and near the heart, one could easily disperse it through their body without any problem.

'Or is it more meaningful for me in the long run?'

On the other hand, an extra 'Dantian' added to his main body sounded more interesting to Leo. If the similar location wasn't going to pose any problems, then maybe he could use it to boost the progress of his Martial Path.

'I guess there is no reason to consider things so deeply right now.'

Aside from being a supposed storage, Leo had no idea about the foreign object's functions. Without proper testing, all of his thoughts naturally had no basis.

'Speaking of which…'

Having decided to worry about it later, Leo turned to look at Aurora only to experience a little deja vu. The protagonist was just doing the same thing he did just a few seconds ago!

Although he couldn't see any wheel in front of Aurora, staring at nothing was basically the same as making it public. Thanks to Leo's interference, Aurora was currently getting something that she didn't have in the novel.

'Ah… I really want to know what she is getting.'

It probably didn't make much of a difference if it was an ambiguous ability like the one he received, but there were just too many butterflies flying around for Leo to not be curious.

However, it wasn't like he could just stop interfering because of the sudden change. Things were only going to get more and more different.

{ Reward distribution has concluded. You can now exit the Encroachment Center. }

{ Please make sure to prepare for the next challenge! }

'Let's just leave.'

After Aurora stopped acting strangely, the voice message that Leo was waiting for finally arrived.

Right at the same spot where the tower collapsed, a portal that was just as large spread open, obliterating the rubble that blocked the way.

'See you later.'

Taking one last look at his Main Quest's objective, Leo locked eyes with Aurora for a second before he disappeared into the portal.

[ Plot Change Confirmed. Rare Event Occurrence has been detected. ]

[ The Reader's Character has erased the remaining plot of a detrimental side character. ]

[ You have received 199 Reading Points! ]

[ Plot Change Confirmed. Rare Event Occurrence has been detected. ]

[ The Reader's Character has erased the remaining plot of a detrimental side character. ]

[ You have received 258 Reading Points! ]

[ Plot Change Confirmed. Rare Event Occurrence has been detected. ]

[ The Reader's Character has erased the remaining plot of a detrimental… ]

[ Plot Change Confirmed… ]

As soon as Leo felt the solid ground on the other side, the one thing that had been missing all this while came at him with a surprise.

'The points are surprisingly generous, but it seems like hoping for double rewards was a stretch.'

An event for each teammate that Leo 'eliminated'! Part of Leo thought that the repeatable quest would trigger since the parasites' true identity wasn't that different from a Villain's, but reality didn't always follow expectations.

Thankfully, that wasn't the end of the Event Bonanza!

[ Plot Change Confirmed. Epic Event Occurrence has been detected. ]

[ The Reader's Character has managed to greatly decrease the decided Encroachment rate. ]

[ You have received 2721 Reading Points! ]

[ Hidden Event occurrence has been detected. Hidden Piece, Secondary Energy Storage discovered. ]

[ You have received 478 Reading Points. ]

Two more events were triggered. Somehow, something that was hidden even from the novel itself counted as a Hidden Piece!

'It's also a lot of points, but the rating…' 𝓯𝙧𝓮𝓮𝒘𝓮𝙗𝙣𝒐𝒗𝒆𝓵.𝓬𝓸𝒎

Although a lot of effort went into this plan, getting close to 3000 points at once made it feel like a job well done. However…

'As expected, the protagonist has to be more directly involved for a Legendary to trigger… Or does this mean that this change isn't really worth much?'

Was it just a lacking requirement? Or an inadequate change? Leo doubted himself for a second before shrugging it off.

'There is no point in putting myself down.'

On the other side of the portal, many eyes were watching from afar. Once the ominous green had changed to clear blue, a clear was basically confirmed, but it was only after someone passed through that they felt reassured.

"They… They did it!"

"They cleared the Gate!"

"I knew we could trust Aurora and her team!"

"Long live the heroes, long live the Hero of Light!"

Cheers erupted a little bit prematurely, but that was how hard things had been for the last few days.

Although it was another worrying incident for people living elsewhere, for those who couldn't afford to give up their homes next to the time bomb, watching the cracks expand each day was a trainwreck.

Most of the clout the Aurora received might be artificially created, but most of the would-be victims' appreciation was genuine… Though how long that appreciation lasted remained to be seen.

"Wait… Who is this?"

The enthusiastic watchers peeled their eyes in an attempt to recognize the first person to cross over. However, what they saw was no different from a sudden nightmare.

"C-C-C-"

As if time had stopped, the figure in front of them matched the image that everyone was familiar with many years ago.

"Cassian?!"

After remaining completely silent for a few years, the Lord of Shadows finally made an appearance in public!