Chapter 37: The Unyielding Tempest

"Whoa, you're absolutely right!" exclaimed one of the onlookers, his eyes widening with excitement. "With these crystals, I can level up and become unstoppable!"

Like a fleet of ships guided by a single pair of hands, the shameless greed of the crowd took hold, and they descended upon the magical crystals with reckless abandon, ignoring the gruesome reality of the surrounding corpses. They fervently snatched and dug for the precious gems.

Yet, akin to an endless sea, the boundless depths of human greed threatened to engulf the world if left unchecked.

Amidst the chaotic scene, a brilliant, shimmering golden light emanated from the basement, capturing the attention of one person after another.

"Weapons!" their eyes lit up with anticipation, momentarily oblivious to the indistinct figure standing amidst racks of firearms and bullet cases.