C2 Newbie Gift Bag, Void Territory!

"Void Territory binding successful!"

Swoosh!

Symas, within the room, felt a tug envelop his body as the notification sounded in his ear. His vision swirled and distorted, as though he had plunged into water.

Once his sight cleared, he stood within a space measuring 100 meters in every dimension.

Gazing at the expanse of green grass before him, Symas could vividly call to mind the details of this modest domain. He could even sense energy particles from the surrounding void merging into his being.

Projected onto his retina was a black attribute panel.

Nickname: Void Territory

Level: LV1

Function: Provides a space in the void for pet breeding. Upon unlocking five pet buildings at LV1 or higher, the Void Territory will expand once the advancement criteria are met.

Upgrade Requirements: Five LV1 pet buildings, one elite-grade asteriated stone, 30 million federal coins!

In a flash,

The figure of 30 million federal coins captivated Symas.

Such an exorbitant sum for an upgrade—it was highway robbery!

After his parents' sacrifice, the castellan's mansion had only allotted him two million federal coins.

Symas resided in the Trintis Dukedom, a member of the Orithyia Federation.

The federal coin was the standard currency among the four grand duchies.

Apart from Orithyia.

In the 108th year of the Star Pet Calendar, two divine-level beast tamers led tens of millions to Mars, establishing a Martian Federation beyond Orithyia.

Mars and Orithyia, the nearest of planets to each other, were both hospitable worlds.

Prior to the emergence of pet relics, humans had already constructed several small towns on Mars with their own technological advancements. Yet, the formidable Martian beasts curtailed any further expansion.

Now,

The Martian Federation too felt the influence of Orithyia's pet relics, with beasts undergoing mutations.

Subsequently, numerous pet relics surfaced on Mars, though interactions between the two federations were scarce, mostly revolving around the trade of pet supplies.

Currently, both were preoccupied with eradicating the wild monsters on their planets.

Within the Trintis Dukedom, a typical family's yearly expenses ranged from 50,000 to 100,000 federal coins.

It was evident that

To elevate the Void Territory, one would have to fork over 30 million federal coins—a veritable gold-devouring beast!

As Symas stood there, at a loss for words, the ground beneath him in the Void Territory suddenly began to tremble. Just a few dozen steps away, a small fire type pet hive, twenty meters in height and length, crafted entirely from dark red fire crystals, materialized from the depths of the earth. At the base of the hive's steep cliff, lava flowed, casting a fiery glow over the area. Nearby, a crystal-clear spring nearly three meters in size sparkled with tiny luminescent spots that danced through the water.

Nickname: Small Fire Type Pet Hive

Level: Level 1

Function: This nest enhances the attributes of black iron level fire type pets and can nurture fire type pet eggs.

Upgrade Requirements: 5 million federal coins and a minimum of two resident pets.

"An attribute boost for pets?" Symas mused. "The emergence of this hive is nothing short of miraculous!"

In Symas's recollection, items capable of enhancing pet attributes were exceedingly rare treasures found within ancient ruins. Such items typically fetched prices over a million federal coins, affordable only to elite beast tamers. For the average black iron beast tamer, these costs were prohibitively expensive.

"Yet, the conditions for upgrading this lair are steep as well, demanding a hefty sum of federal coins," Symas pondered. However, he realized the potential to profit by offering the attribute-enhancing capabilities of the nest to other beast tamers, thereby earning federal coins in return.

Following the emergence of the Level 1 small fire type pet, a ripple formed in the void above the nest. From it descended a foot-tall crimson dragon egg.

"Could this be the fire dragon egg mentioned in the system alert?" Symas wondered, admiring the egg's jade-like luster that signified its exceptional nature.

Approaching the nest, Symas reached out to gently touch the smooth, crimson shell of the egg. To his surprise, it felt cool and soothing, as if his hand were enveloped in warm water.

In that moment, a faint sound emanated from within the egg, which began to wobble as if filled with joy. Upon closer examination, he noticed numerous light spots within the dark red jade stones of the hive, merging into the fire dragon pill, seemingly aiding in the egg's incubation process.

The instant Symas's fingers grazed the fire dragon egg, he experienced a profound spiritual connection with the Charmander nestled within. It was a bond that seemed exclusive to his summoned creatures.

"What quality might this little one possess?"

"It has to be at least elite grade, right?"

"Dragon-type pets start at elite grade, but many ascend to overlord status."

"Should this be an overlord-level pet, leveraging the power of the Void Territory, I could potentially elevate the Charmander to overlord status within three years."

"Dragon-type battle pets naturally rank high among their peers, with innate dragon's might and breath, giving them a significant edge over other battle pet types."

"Yet, they're exceedingly rare to come by," Symas reflected.

"Ding! Would you like to spend 10 million federal coins to expedite the hatching of the fire dragon egg?"

"The system has detected this is the host's first pet hatching. As a courtesy, we're offering a complimentary speed boost for the incubation. Do you accept?"

Before Symas could further ponder, the system's familiar voice echoed once more. The mention of 10 million federal coins to hasten the hatching process nearly gave him a shock, considering his monthly food budget was a mere 300 federal coins.

Initially inclined to decline, Symas breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing the follow-up offer. At last, the system, notorious for its insatiable appetite for funds, showed a glimmer of benevolence.

"Agreed," Symas affirmed silently, his intent transmitted.

Beneath the fire dragon egg, nestled in the small fire-type hive, the dark red jade floor began to emit a soft red mist that seeped into the egg. The Charmander within sensed the influx of energizing mist and eagerly absorbed it, its presence growing steadily stronger.

"Hatching countdown: 9 hours..."

As Symas gazed upon the egg, a message materialized on its fiery shell, visible to his eyes alone.