Blood Waterfall

As Max and Lucius emerged from their respective passageways into a grand chamber that glowed with a mystical aura the reward for clearing the second level seemed to be awaiting them. 

At its centre lay two pedestals, each holding a Shard of Life. One was a radiant Tier 9 shard, and the other a less dazzling but still significant Tier 7 shard.

"I believe you should have this one," Max said, pointing towards the Tier 7 shard as he himself confidently walked ahead and picked up the tier9 shard. 

Lucius hesitated but finally nodded, a forced smile on his face. "I guess a reward is a reward," he muttered, trying to suppress his envy.

With this second shard and a few small odd treasures his total merit points were now nearing 20,500 points, however, Max just by the tier9 shard alone had about 20k. 

Although he had joined the race for treasures later than Lucius he had already made 15 billion gold coins and was at the same pedestal as he was. 

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