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

After passing through layer upon layer of doors, the information repository finally unfolded before them.

"This is the last door. Once we pass through it, we will enter the information repository. You all need to be ready because the moment you step inside, you will experience a severe headache," Aron warned them before opening the final door.

Irving and Benjamin nodded. Irving felt that such a reaction was entirely normal. After all, the information repository housed an immense amount of intelligence. The sheer volume of knowledge concentrated in one place would undoubtedly lead to a diffusion of information, which could severely impact a person\'s mental state.

Benjamin took a deep breath. Although he had never encountered anything like this before, he sensed that the information repository was a very dangerous place. He needed to be prepared.

Once Aron confirmed that everyone was ready, he pushed open the door to the information repository.

The moment the door swung open, they all felt an overwhelming surge of strange information flooding their minds. Some of this information consisted of spellcasting conditions, some detailed the characteristics of various monsters, and others were bizarre images.

The influx of information caused Irving and Benjamin to experience a sharp headache. However, Irving quickly regained his composure, and the pain faded just as swiftly. Benjamin, though slower to adjust, managed to stabilize his condition.

After about ten seconds, Irving and Benjamin nodded at Aron.

"Now that you both have stabilized, let\'s move on! The knowledge fairy resides at the deepest part of the information repository. Therefore, you shouldn\'t encounter any immediate dangers at the outset. You can use this time for your final preparations before the battle!"

With Aron\'s encouragement, Irving and Benjamin made their last-minute adjustments, while Aron led everyone deeper into the repository.

As they advanced, Irving took the opportunity to inquire further about the Angel Guild headquarters\' information repository. The space was immense, filled with a vast array of scrolls piled high. Beneath the scrolls, there were various books, weapons, and items scattered throughout.

Irving was visibly dissatisfied with the arrangement of the items. "No wonder the combat capability of your Angel Guild has been diminishing! You\'ve carelessly piled so many precious items together. Don\'t you worry that these valuable objects will cancel each other\'s power out?"

In response to Irving\'s inquiry, Aron could only manage a wry smile as he explained. "Of course, we are aware that such a situation could arise. I had discussed with Anna the need to properly organize all the items in the information repository.

However, when we began to sort through them, we encountered insurmountable challenges. The power of these items is just too overwhelming.

The only reason they haven\'t posed a significant threat to the Angel Guild headquarters is that each item\'s power cancels out the others. If we casually rearranged their positions, that cancellation would vanish, and we would face catastrophic consequences."

Aron\'s explanation was indeed very reasonable. After hearing it, Irving nodded in acknowledgment. "You\'re right; I didn\'t consider the implications thoroughly. Your handling of the situation is certainly logical. Let\'s not dwell on this any longer and focus on finding the knowledge fairy."

Irving effectively gave himself an out, and Aron and Anna didn\'t dwell on his earlier comments. They understood that Irving was trying to help them.

After continuing to advance for another ten minutes, the group finally reached the deepest part of the information repository. Although this was the designated "deepest" area, there was still plenty of space to explore further.

In this space, a scroll floated mid-air, surrounded by numerous powerful items and weapons.

"We need to be extremely cautious from this point on! The knowledge fairy is certainly nearby the scroll! Although the book containing information about the Desolate Canyon isn\'t right next to it, it isn\'t too far away either. Do you see that book with the reddish-brown cover? The information recorded in that book pertains to the Desolate Canyon," Aron explained carefully to Irving and Benjamin.

After confirming which book contained the information about the Desolate Canyon, Irving immediately sprang into action. He pulled out the Staff of Calamity.

"Since the knowledge fairy will attack us no matter what actions we take, we might as well strike first and attack it ourselves," Irving declared.

As soon as he finished speaking, a multitude of dazzling lights erupted from the tip of the staff. One fiery fireball after another shot toward the floating scroll. If these fireballs made contact with the scroll, they would ignite it instantly. However, the fireballs never reached their target.

Before getting too close to the scroll, the fireballs suddenly veered off course due to some unknown force. Ultimately, they all crashed into the ground nearby.

"Be careful! The knowledge fairy is about to launch an attack on you!" Aron warned sharply, noticing a distortion in the surrounding space. He immediately realized that the knowledge fairy was warping the area to launch an assault on Irving.

Thanks to Aron\'s warning, both Irving and Benjamin narrowly avoided the knowledge fairy\'s attack. The knowledge fairy then revealed its true form.

In reality, the knowledge fairy had no color; it was merely an aggregation of vast amounts of information. When this immense amount of information folded together, it resembled a gigantic eyeball. This massive eye continuously observed Irving and the others, instilling a sense of pressure in them.

"It seems that if we can eliminate you, not only will we obtain the information about the Desolate Canyon, but we might even gain access to even more intelligence!" Irving exclaimed, feeling elated upon seeing the knowledge fairy\'s true essence.

To Irving, the knowledge fairy was extremely elusive, only revealing its true form under very rare circumstances. Now that he had finally found one, he was determined not to let it escape.

Without hesitation, Irving activated the Gravity Swamp skill. Under the influence of this ability, the knowledge fairy\'s movements slowed down. At the same time, Irving unleashed the power of the Taikoo Flame Pearl. A surge of chaotic energy erupted from his body.

Faced with Irving\'s attack, the knowledge fairy seemed unfazed. It simply transformed into a stream of information and entered one of the books. The knowledge fairy\'s response was both straightforward and highly effective. When it entered the book or scroll, the knowledge fairy vanished from sight, and the information it had recorded materialized within the pages.

As long as there was relevant information elsewhere, the knowledge fairy could resurrect itself using that data.

In response to the knowledge fairy\'s actions, Irving quickly devised a countermeasure. He utilized the power of the Taikoo Flame Pearl to seal both the knowledge fairy and the entire book together.

"I know what you plan to do next, and I understand how you can escape. But I must inform you that your plan will not succeed," Irving said after completing the seal on the book. He did not immediately launch an attack.

Irving wasn\'t intent on destroying the knowledge fairy; he merely hoped for its cooperation. A living knowledge fairy was far more valuable than a dead one.

"I am currently speaking with you. If you refuse to answer my questions, don\'t blame me for being rude. Even though you\'re hiding in this book, if I destroy it, your vessel will be gone. In your sealed state, you have no way to escape through the dissemination of information. I\'ll give you ten seconds to respond. If you still refuse to answer my questions, don\'t blame me for being merciless."

After delivering this ultimatum, Irving began his countdown.

As Irving counted down to four, the knowledge fairy suddenly began to speak.

"What kind of knowledge do you wish to obtain from me? I possess a vast amount of knowledge; what do you want?" The voice of the knowledge fairy was identical to Irving\'s.

Hearing this voice, Aron, Anna, and Benjamin were all taken aback. They instinctively looked at Irving, but his expression remained remarkably calm. He understood that the knowledge fairy was merely mimicking his voice and wasn\'t going to be intimidated by such a tactic.

"The knowledge I seek is related to the Desolate Canyon. I have no interest in the knowledge you are guarding, nor will I pry into it. As long as you cooperate with me, I will help you protect whatever knowledge you wish to keep safe," Irving stated, his tone very gentle.

After listening to Irving, the knowledge fairy fell silent for a while. Just when everyone thought it might not respond, the knowledge fairy slowly replied, "How can you prove that your promise is genuine? You humans are quite cunning; you could easily deny your commitments."

This response indicated that the knowledge fairy was open to a deal with Irving, but it still had doubts about whether he would keep his word.

With a smile, Irving replied, "I can forge a contract with you; surely, that will convince you of my sincerity."