What if we had submitted to Alex back then?

The Undead Quintessence was absorbed in an instant. Alex barely registered the process before it became a part of her.

"That was fast."

Even Alex was surprised by the speed. Had the system always been this efficient?

She focused inwards, examining the changes. Her experience bar was full. She was ready to level up.

[Congratulations! You have successfully absorbed the Undead Quintessence (Complete). You have gained all inheritances and fixed experience points.]

[Notice: Your current level is insufficient to fully utilize the primal power!]

[Special Announcement: All rewards have been distributed. You will not receive any further special rewards, except for fixed event rewards. All other features remain functional.]

Alex paused, her brow furrowing. Her suspicions were confirmed. Upgrading her castle to an Empire was the end of the line, as far as the system's direct assistance was concerned.