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

Chapter 392 The Dramatic Change in the Environment

After Irving and his companions finalized their action plan, they immediately set it into motion.

In the real world, Irving's plan required some preparation time. Therefore, Aron and Benjamin, who entered the shelter game world, were the fastest to act.

The two of them transitioned from the real world into the shelter game world.

However, the moment they arrived at the shelter, they noticed a dramatic change in their surroundings.

In Aron's shelter, all the furniture was stained with a dark red substance.

"What is this? Could it be the corruption of the blood moon's power?" Aron thought of the blood moon's influence the instant he saw the dark red stains.

But he quickly dismissed his speculation.

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The dark red stains were simply that—stains.

Aron did not sense any power emanating from them.

Furrowing his brow, Aron stepped out of the shelter.

As he exited the shelter, he discovered that the environment surrounding it had also undergone a significant transformation.

There had once been numerous plants around Aron's shelter.

These plants were meant to provide a hidden effect for Aron's shelter.

To ensure that these plants would not be easily destroyed, Aron had specifically used a special spell to grant them strong vitality.

But now, there were no plants left around his shelter.

"What's going on? Have the Night Blades already discovered the location of my shelter?" Aron muttered to himself, immediately entering a combat-ready stance.

He remained vigilant, observing his surroundings.

He was very concerned that members of the Night Blades would suddenly emerge from the nearby shadows and attack him.

However, Aron's worries were somewhat unnecessary.

After a few minutes, he still had not detected any presence of the Night Blades members.

Gradually, he began to relax his guard.

At that moment, a figure suddenly appeared not far away.

Aron tightened his grip on his weapon, his eyes fixed on the direction of the figure.

"You look really tense! Has your shelter also undergone a significant change?" came Benjamin's voice from the direction of the figure.

Benjamin slowly walked into view, where Aron could see him.

Upon seeing Benjamin, Aron finally let out a sigh of relief.

"Has your shelter undergone a significant change as well?" Aron asked in return.

Benjamin nodded, "Yes, all the furniture in my shelter was covered in a golden glow. I didn't sense any power coming from that golden light. Additionally, the environment around my shelter has changed drastically. There used to be some defensive measures in place, but when I arrived this time, all the defense infrastructure had completely vanished."

Benjamin's response reassured Aron even more.

Aron slowly nodded, "The environment around my shelter has also changed significantly. The plants that were meant to provide cover for my shelter have inexplicably disappeared."

As Aron spoke, he cast his gaze around the area.

Benjamin followed Aron's line of sight.

"Do you have any ideas?" Benjamin asked, sounding somewhat puzzled.

"I think the changes in our shelters might be related to Sophia. After we successfully sealed her, the power of the blood moon she possessed can no longer take effect. The balance of power in the shelter game world has been completely disrupted, which is why there have been such dramatic changes," Aron shared his thoughts.

Benjamin didn't respond immediately.

He felt that while Aron's reasoning had some merit, he didn't believe the blood moon's power could cause such a significant impact.

"Let's explore the area a bit. We might find some clues nearby," Benjamin suggested directly.

Aron didn't voice any objections, so the two of them proceeded to explore around Aron's shelter.

After about half an hour of exploration, they confirmed that the entire shelter game world had indeed undergone significant changes.

The monsters they used to know were now stronger than before, and many unfamiliar creatures had emerged as well.

"It seems that the dangers we are facing this time are much greater than we anticipated. Before we take any further action, we need to inform Irving about the changes happening in the shelter game world," Aron said, furrowing his brow in contemplation before addressing Benjamin.

Benjamin nodded.

He also felt that it was essential to relay this news to Irving as soon as possible.

The two of them promptly informed Irving about the significant changes occurring in the shelter game world.

When Irving received the news, his expression didn't change much.

It seemed he had anticipated such a situation arising.

Irving chose not to share this news with anyone else in the real world, as he believed there was no need to involve them.

He quickly replied, "I understand! You should proceed with your original plan. I hope you can find useful clues, but if you encounter any overwhelming danger, you must return to the real world quickly. I won't be able to rescue you in a short amount of time."

Although Irving hoped for Benjamin and Aron's actions to be successful, he was more concerned about their safety.

After receiving Irving's response, Benjamin and Aron decided to continue their mission.

Even though they were aware that proceeding would involve considerable danger, they felt the current situation left no room for hesitation.

"Should we check out the Lava Mountains? Didn't Irving choose the location for the new shelter there?" Aron suggested directly to Benjamin.

Benjamin did not agree immediately.

He believed that the situation in the Lava Mountains would be far more complicated.

He and Aron were not strong enough to handle overly complex scenarios.

"I think we should gather intelligence in a relatively safe area first. Once we have a better understanding of the changes in the shelter game world, we can then venture into more dangerous regions," Benjamin proposed a very reasonable suggestion.

Aron nodded, and the two of them began to gather information in the safe area.

During their process of collecting intelligence, they failed to notice the changes occurring around them.

In fact, when Benjamin and Aron exited the shelter, they had already drawn the attention of the Night Blades members.

The Night Blades did not attack immediately, primarily because these members were not particularly strong.

They quickly relayed Benjamin and Aron's actions to the other members of the Night Blades.

The first person to receive this intelligence was Elder Astra of the Night Blades.

"Irving has sent his companions to the shelter game world so quickly. Has his strength nearly recovered? How could his recovery speed be so rapid?" Elder Astra was very surprised.

He hadn't expected that Irving and his companions could take further action so soon.

Elder Astra had initially thought he would have more time to prepare.

"It seems I must change my plans. I need to consult with the Abyssal Demon," Elder Astra decided to head to the Abyss.

Elder Astra thought that perhaps he should team up with the Abyssal Demon to eliminate Irving's companions. This would not only weaken Irving's strength but also reduce Shadow Celestial's suspicions about him.

When Elder Astra arrived at the Abyss again, the Abyssal Demon appeared right before him. The power of the Abyssal Demon seemed even stronger than before.

"You haven't completed the task you promised, have you?" the Abyssal Demon observed, noticing that Elder Astra lacked any powerful chaotic or dark artifacts.

Elder Astra nodded. "I came to discuss something else with you this time."

The Abyssal Demon didn't say much; it simply fixed its terrifying gaze on Elder Astra.

"The main purpose of our cooperation is to eliminate Irving! Irving hasn't entered the shelter game world, but his two companions have. Are you interested in taking them out first? If you're willing to act, we can achieve success quite easily," Elder Astra laid out his plan.

The Abyssal Demon did not make an immediate decision. It slowly moved closer to Elder Astra.

"Are you sure this action won't disrupt your plans? Shadow Celestial may very well notice our cooperation," the Abyssal Demon remarked, now appearing more rational than before. It seemed to have gained a significant boost in intelligence within just one day.

Elder Astra was slightly surprised but quickly composed himself. "Shadow Celestial might indeed notice our collaboration. But would you really want to pass up such a good opportunity? If you can eliminate Irving's two companions, it's possible that Irving will come directly to the shelter game world seeking revenge. At that point, you can personally take him down."

Elder Astra thought of a reason that the Abyssal Demon could not refuse.

The Abyssal Demon slowly nodded. "You're right; this plan is indeed very perfect. However, I still can't leave the Abyss for too long. So you must lure Irving's two companions here. I don't think that would be too difficult for you."

Elder Astra quickly replied, "Exactly! I can lure Irving's companions over! Once they step into your attack range, you can strike directly. I will act as if I'm unaware of your presence. This way, our collaboration won't be discovered by Shadow Celestial."

Elder Astra and the Abyssal Demon swiftly devised a plan for their next course of action.