Number One Dungeon Supplier

Chapter 2261 Refusing Bam and Boo

"That is amazing, isn't it?" Jin exclaimed, excitement bubbling within him as he fished out some money alongside the bloodied sword he had received from Atopia. Peppers instantly sensed Jin's eagerness for a live demonstration of the Slime's capabilities. With a playful glint in his eyes, she decided to humour her friend.

"Do you want to enhance Bam and Boo?" Peppers mused, glancing at the bloodied sword as the item to be fused. "It seems like a good catalyst to make those two weapons even stronger but you got to give me more money than this! It is totally not enough to increase the power of Bam and Boo with that little amount of money. Maybe add some gems from the System storage as well?" However, before Jin could respond, the System's voice echoed around them, an unwavering authority that cut through the air.

"No. The System does not permit the User to sacrifice that bloodied sword and money as catalysts for weapon enhancement," the System declared, its tone leaving no room for argument. "When the time is right, the System will allow the improvement of those two swords. But not now. You are currently overwhelmed with your workload."

At that moment, curiosity hung thick in the air, mingling with the anticipation of the others in the room. Peppers raised an inquisitive eyebrow, intrigued by the System's decision to hold back on Jin's ambitions.

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"What's so special about these weapons?" he inquired, a playful smile creeping onto his face.

"Aside from the fact they can handle chi and magic and have the ability to transform, they're merely Rank A weapons... Rank S, perhaps, to those who've never laid eyes on real weapons before. Right, Peppery Slime?" Peppers directed ger gaze toward the Slime, which was already drooling at the thought of the weapons it was about to consume. The slime's gooey form jiggled in response, clearly eager for a taste of the powerful artifacts.

The Dungeon Supplier, standing nearby with an expression of determination, couldn't hold back any longer. "Mind explaining a little?" he pressed, feeling it was his right to understand why the System had denied Jin's request. Initially, the System had been reluctant to disclose anything.

It felt that Jin should focus on his tasks without distraction. But as the Dungeon Supplier faced mounting threats from both Demons and Celestials, perhaps revealing the nature of its plans wouldn't be so detrimental after all. The atmosphere shifted, charged with anticipation as the System took a moment to gather its thoughts. "These weapons possess a unique potential," the System finally stated, its tone more contemplative.

As Peppers listened to the System's explanation, a flicker of realization crossed her mind. "Wait. If you mean by painstakingly... Do you mean that You. The System. Purposely went to get it from THAT particular world?" Her voice carried a blend of awe and suspicion, as pieces of a greater puzzle began to assemble in her mind.

"Peppers, what do you mean?" His question buzzed through the air, making everyone notice.

Peppers took a moment to gather her thoughts. "I was casually checking out records that the System had left before your inception into the System. It was more about learning the history and how to better serve our current master," she began, her tone casual but laden with significance. The System interjected, reminding them that Peppers had initially embarked on this research out of sheer boredom, long before Jin could assert control over her activities.

"Apparently, Zeru ventured into a world renowned for its weaponry. At first, I surmised he must have been on a quest to procure a legendary weapon, considering the calibre and reputation of the arms fashioned there. However, during a casual conversation, he mentioned that his weapon was nothing more than a simple wooden bokuto he received from the System's stores—a stark contrast to what I had imagined." The revelation hung in the air, creating a ripple of disbelief.

Peppers felt a shiver run down her spine as she glanced around, acutely aware of the System's omnipresence. It was as if every word she spoke reverberated through a vast network of surveillance, an unyielding authority that allowed her to tread carefully on the edge of revelation.

Her fingers then danced over Bam and Boo, the relics that had become the focal point of their adventure, but the weight of her confession lingered in the air. "Look, Jin," she continued, trying to restore some semblance of calm. "I've seen countless weapons across various realms, and trust me, nothing in that current System database suggests that Bam and Boo were ever forged. It's as if they don't belong at all."

She could see the confusion in Jin's eyes, as if he were piecing together a puzzle that didn't quite fit. "But if they were indeed broken into two halves in the first place, how would anyone even begin to identify their origin? And if the System hints were true..."

As Jin listens to Peppers attempt to skirt around the revelation of the System secrets, he examined Bam and Boo more closely and the relics seem to sparkled with a mysterious allure, whispering secrets of their past. It was then the System decided to release the nickname used for that place in question.

"It is from the World Of Living Weapons."