[Max's POV]
After checking out my new inventory/realm and understanding the workings, I have to say that my little protectors didn't disappoint me at all. I should give them a name if nothing else.
As I exited the realm, leaving Vault-kun wandering around and thinking of the best argument to make me change his nickname.
Alas, he didn't know that it won't matter. I decided to just lie down for 2-3 hrs and gave Fiona a shock of her life.
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[Fiona's POV]
My eyes were a bit groggy as I woke up but I was feeling refreshed after the rest; all the soreness of my muscles had faded, replaced by energy roaring to go for the same schedule today.
After freshening up, I made my way to the hall for breakfast. There Boss was seated, waiting for me. We exchanged greetings and began breakfast.
There was a slight quickness in Boss while eating; I mean, he was always quick in everything he did, but today it seemed he was in that extra hurry.
We finished our meal in no time, Boss looked at me and spoke, "Brace yourself, this may be a bit overwhelming."
My eyes squinted, I was a bit confused; I was sitting on a chair. What's there to brace about? But I knew Boss enough to know he was serious.
Suddenly, a new system notification panel chimed in, but before I could look at it. I felt like mana, endless mana, connecting itself to me; a pleasing voice, "Ahh," escaped my mouth, and I hurriedly covered my mouth.
This euphoria and feeling I had started to relish, it wasn't like using the Attribute crystal type, when I felt I could go two steps instead of one.
Now I got the feeling that I could run for all day and not feel much strain on my body.
Turning to get a look, I saw Boss smiling, a real smile I have seen on his face for the first time. I was slightly embarrassed, so I turned back.
This indescribable feeling of endless mana and surging vitality. I couldn't explain what was happening.
Boss said I would feel overwhelmed, but this was not such a feeling. Instead, it felt like I was drowning in multiple seas at once.
The only thing that came to mind was system notification, so I looked at my system panels, and what I read baffled me completely.
[You have received two titles from Player Max]
[Boundless Nexus, Keeper of the Infinite Vault]
Both sounded very powerful and majestic. I couldn't wrap my head around that Boss gave us such a title.
Granting titles was a privilege of the powerful players at much higher floors. Players and Entities on at least 100+ floor, and here Boss was giving me such a title before even crossing the 10th floor.
I focused on the first title, 'Boundless Nexus,' and the system panel appeared with information.
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[Title:] Boundless Nexus
[Rank:] Unique
[Description:] A duplicate title granted and created by the holder of the original 'Boundless Nexus.' This title grants you access to two of the infinite traits of Player Max.
[Title Effects:]
1. Infinite Communion
Provides 5x Mana and Stamina of their limit to all holders of this title.
Title holder can completely replenish their Mana and Stamina three times a day, immediately, without any cost.
Connection cannot be severed by time, death, or dimensional separation.
2. Omniversal Range
Nexus threads ignore all the boundaries of space and time. These links can exist across worlds, and realms.
3. Eternal Flow
Beings linked through this title receive high regeneration derived from the infinite essence of Player Max.
[Note:] Vitality shared helps in the adaptation of the title holder's soul's structure from this overflowing energy and prevents collapse and decay of the soul.
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My understanding of Boss's power was elevated to a whole new level; now all his feats seem possible from a perspective but still overwhelming.
Looking at Boss and I nervously asked, "Boss, you have more than two of these traits, don't you?"
He just gave me a smile, the same smile as when I asked about his affinities.
"There's more." The boss voiced his opinion and snapped his fingers.
Before I could complain that such a mind-boggling feat was enough for today and I really wanted to test this sea of power I was feeling, a portal, or more like a gateway, opened in front of us.
Large towers and floating buildings were visible from the other side. Boss Max entered the opening as he ordered, "Follow me."
Obediantly, I followed him, mesmerized by the scenery ahead, and then a hexagonal crystal appeared in front of me.
Floating, while spiral-shaped multiple somethings akin to mana or energy swirled around him.
Then it spoke, "Sovereign, is she the one who I felt a link with a few moments ago?"
Confusion was wtitten all over my face, I looked at Boss Max. He saw my confusing face and smiled slightly and explained.
"This is my inventory, in simplest terms, and now you also have access to this realm to store your things and many other benefits. This crystal shaped structure you see is Sentience of this Vaultscape, Vault-kun."
"My name is Astral Vaultkeeper, Sovereign." The floating crystal protested, but Boss just ignored him.
"Boss, are you some all-powerful entity trying to live among us puny mortals?" I abruptly said, seeing all the absurdity happening in front of me.
A freaking Realm? My boss has a realm with sentience for an inventory. Just how and what was he? I was forced to ask myself the same question again.
"No, I don't think so," Boss replied.
Feeling a little awkward for saying this so I corrected myself "Sorry Boss, it just that I feel that you are on a whole different level.
Till now I thought you were just powerful due to your talent, class, or affinities."
"Maybe you had some unique Bloodline or Physique. However, this is something for which a new word needs to be created to explain this."
"Well, you are not half wrong; I do have those," Boss answered, and I was almost sure that he had a smug smile on his face, but he interrupted my chain of thoughts. "You can further check this out later; you can access this realm at your will."
Boss turned toward the crystal and addressed it, "Vault-kun, take care and tell me if there is anything that needs to be done."
The crystal responded, "Sovereign, would you like to entertain the idea of not calling me Vault-kun?"
"What do you think?" Boss answered with another question, and I felt that Crystal was sighing at the response.
"Now that's enough dilly-dallying for today; we have to clear 2 floors today, as usual," Boss said as he looked at me.
"Yes, Boss" I nodded.
We came out from same gateway and Boss was about transport us to the 8th floor.
A sudden system notification came again.
[For the feat of being able to grant title at even at the lowest floor of the Tower, Max 'The LimitBreaker' name is ascending in the Myth List.]
[Max 'The LimitBreaker' is awarded 500 Myth Points.]
As expected, it is a feat worthy to be recorded in Myth List. Boss spoke casually, "Let's ignore this, we have work to do."
I just nodded in agreement, today I was ready to unleash this new found power and help in clearing the floor faster, if possible.
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[3rd Person POV]
<100th Floor, Lower administrator room>
Multiple number of screens filled the huge area and a single person was frantically tapping something in the air. The frustration was visible from squinted eyes to lines on his forehead.
The person observing the screen and currently trying to find something with all his Celestial- level power.
However, the result was still not satisfactory, he threw a punch to the side in anger while gritting his teeth, casually opening hole in the walls made from Tier 1 materials.
[AN: Max's sword is still at Tier 0]
"Just who the fuck is this twerp, he has yet to clear 10 puny floors but I can't see any of his details except his name glaring at me. Max the fucking LimitBreaker."
He grabbed his communication orb, number '115' was glowing on it, signifying the number of times someone tried to connect.
"Now what should I answer to Boss? I haven't got a clue where is this anomaly coming from and just who is it." Suppressing his anger and collecting his thoughts, he decided to answer the messages.
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