Chapter 321: New Talent: Crimson Gemstone

Chapter 321: Chapter 321: New Talent: Crimson Gemstone

Upon hearing their master’s promise,

although the other pets still glanced enviously at Flora, who was feasting heartily nearby,

their mood clearly improved a great deal.

They all nuzzled against Seraphina Sullivan, showing their affection and trust, before joining in on the meal.

But their lingering, envious gazes still made Seraphina Sullivan find it a bit amusing, while also feeling a little pressured.

’Looks like I need to speed things up. Not only do I have to get stronger myself, but I also have to plan out a growth path for these little guys.’

Seraphina Sullivan took a deep breath, refocused her attention on the [Meteorite Gemstone], and her gaze grew even more resolute.

Without hesitation, Seraphina Sullivan immediately began to absorb the [Meteorite Gemstone], which contained a special power from beyond the stars.

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Time passed, marked by the safe zone’s tense post-disaster reconstruction and the survivors’ uneasy waiting.

Day after day slipped away.

Sean Chandler lived outside the Space, responsible for handling daily affairs and dealing with any potential disturbances.

Crystal Lynn would occasionally come by to ask about Seraphina Sullivan’s condition.

Sean Chandler always fended her off with the excuse that "She’s training her healing abilities."

Crystal Lynn admired Seraphina Sullivan’s perseverance.

Afterward, she left the safe zone with Dexter Luther and the others to gather supplies.

Meanwhile, inside the Scavenger’s Farm Space, the concept of time became blurry.

Seraphina Sullivan had been holding the red [Meteorite Gemstone] in her palm, continuously absorbing it for four whole days.

At first, it was just a gentle, warm current of Energy.

But soon, like a dormant volcano being awakened,

the violent and pure cosmic Energy contained within the gemstone began to surge into Seraphina Sullivan’s body like a bursting dam!

On the fourth day, a sudden change occurred!

Inside the Scavenger’s Farm, an astonishing wave of Energy erupted without any warning!

With Seraphina Sullivan at the center, the very air seemed to tremble and warp!

Faint cracking sounds came from all the bones in Seraphina Sullivan’s body, and countless tiny streams of light seemed to surge beneath her skin.

Her every muscle, every nerve, and every cell was being forcibly scoured, torn apart, and then reassembled by this vast and tyrannical Energy.

Intense pain instantly engulfed Seraphina Sullivan’s entire body.

It was as if countless red-hot steel needles were piercing her from the inside.

Or like being thrown into the core of a star to be forged.

Seraphina Sullivan’s face instantly turned deathly pale.

Veins bulged on her forehead, cold sweat soaked her clothes in an instant, and her body trembled uncontrollably.

However, this agony did not last long.

Perhaps it was because Seraphina Sullivan’s will was tenacious enough.

Perhaps it was a hidden bonus from her Power of the Beloved from the God of Cuisine, or perhaps her own Talent was providing some form of invisible support.

Seraphina Sullivan’s expression gradually broke free from the extreme pain and became calm.

It even took on a hint of profound focus, as if she were actively guiding and taming this violent Power.

The transformation continued to deepen.

The Energy began to converge and compress toward the spot between Seraphina Sullivan’s eyebrows.

Gradually, an astonishing change appeared.

On Seraphina Sullivan’s smooth forehead, a point of crimson light appeared under the skin. It grew clearer and clearer, finally solidifying into a perfect diamond shape about the size of a pinky fingernail.

This gem, within which a nebula seemed to swirl, emitted a profound and majestic red glow. It was branded on Seraphina Sullivan’s forehead, looking as if she had been born with it.

This Crimson Gemstone mark was like an ultimate Energy Core and stabilizer.

The Meteor Energy that had been frantically pouring into Seraphina Sullivan’s body was finally, like a hundred rivers flowing into the sea, completely absorbed, contained, and tamed by this gem on her forehead.

The violent Energy fluctuations quickly subsided, and the Space returned to tranquility.

When the very last trace of Energy was absorbed by the gemstone on her forehead, Seraphina Sullivan slowly opened her eyes.

Deep within her already clear and bright eyes, specks of starlight now seemed to be reflected, adding an ineffable depth and mystery to them.

Seraphina Sullivan gently exhaled a breath of turbid air tinged with a faint starlight, feeling the radical, bone-deep transformation within her body.

The benefits of absorbing the [Meteorite Gemstone] went far beyond just a massive leap in Power and physical fitness.

Seraphina Sullivan could clearly feel a brand new, strange Energy inside her, one that was connected to her very flesh and blood.

It was docile yet powerful, lying dormant between her eyebrows like a newborn "Source of Power."

"I did it!"

The absorption of the [Meteorite Gemstone] was a complete success.

Now, the very essence of her life had stepped onto a completely new, higher level.

Seraphina Sullivan slowly stood up, her body feeling incredibly light, as if an invisible weight had been lifted.

She just subconsciously wanted to move her slightly stiff limbs, so she bent her knees slightly and leaped upward.

WHOOSH!

The sound of wind rushed past her ears as her field of vision suddenly shot upward!

Without using any Skills, she had actually leaped four or five meters into the air from a standstill!

This height was almost on par with the Effect of her [Bounce] Skill!

’This improvement in my physical stats... It’s incredible!’

Seraphina Sullivan landed lightly, shocked to her core.

This meant her basic stamina, explosive power, and nerve reaction speed had all taken a qualitative leap. From now on, even without relying on the [Bounce] Skill, her regular movement and evasion abilities would far surpass those of an ordinary person.

She then impatiently called up her personal data panel, wanting to see the specific changes:

[Player: Seraphina Sullivan] (Food God’s Favored)

[Talent: Worker / Magic Cuisine / Crimson Gemstone]

[Level: Level 3]

[Skills: Scavenger’s Farm, Quick Sewing, Sweet Fragrance, Scorching Hand, Bounce, Butcher’s Skill, Bird Manipulation Technique, Singing, Clean Bubble, Magic Scissors, Anesthetic, Flower Therapy, Continuous Punches.]

Her gaze fell on the Talent section. Besides her original [Worker] and [Magic Cuisine] Talents, a brand-new one was listed—[Crimson Gemstone]!

She focused her mind and looked at the detailed description of this new Talent:

[Talent: Crimson Gemstone]

[Effect: A unique Talent born from fusing with the high-grade Energy Crystal [Meteorite Gemstone]. A Crimson Gemstone mark has formed between the eyebrows, granting the following Abilities:]

[Ability One: Energy Siphon: Can automatically absorb ambient radiation Energy from the surrounding environment or radiation particles from others’ attacks, storing it in the gem’s core.]

[Ability Two: Crimson Power: By consuming stored Energy, you can unleash a terrifying energy blast.]

[Ability Three: Gemstone Power: Can also be used to greatly enhance basic attributes such as Power, speed, and defense, or for an instantaneous burst. The degree of enhancement and duration depends on the amount of Energy consumed.]

’Absorb and store radiation Energy? And I can use it to strengthen myself and launch Energy Attacks?’

Surprise flashed in Seraphina Sullivan’s eyes.

The practicality and potential of this Talent were enormous!

Especially the "Energy Siphon" Effect.

This meant that in a high-radiation environment like the [Aberrant Radiation] dungeon, she would be like a fish in water, even able to convert it into a source of supply and Power for herself.

Of course, Seraphina Sullivan also knew that there was plenty of radiation Energy in daily life that she could absorb without even noticing it.

She also understood why her physical fitness had improved so drastically—it wasn’t just the basic transformation.

The [Crimson Gemstone] Talent had probably already begun to spontaneously absorb the faint residual radiation Energy from the Mokela and Titan Python corpses in the Space, continuously strengthening her body.