Besides, if you can copy other magic from the Level Universe in the future—or if you someday find the Ancient One and learn from her—then the recovered skills and magic might be exchanged for something even higher in level.
"There seems to be something wrong?"
Since I can copy magic from the Level Universe, why would I still care about the Ancient One? I already have access to other Level Universe magic—only a fool would give that up.
[Host, recovered skill magic can be superimposed. After reaching a certain level, it can be exchanged for higher-level skill magic.]
"Oh…"
That's right—Blaine finally understood the system's meaning. His current self, with only one-eighth of a divine body, couldn't copy Level Universe magic yet, but he could copy simpler magic and recycle it. Once the progress bar filled up, he could trade it in for high-level spells.
Below the recycling bar, there appeared to be another one labeled "forging."
"What does that mean?"
[The host's own equipment, weapons, or suits can be placed into the forging furnace for reforging. There is a chance to obtain god-level equipment. The host must provide the required synthesis materials.]
"Yeah, not bad. Not bad at all."
This new feature was a perfect fit for Blaine. The White Snake Bow he'd once bought for hundreds of thousands had been left forgotten in the Hunter Space, gathering dust. He'd been planning to recycle it, but considering that the bow was originally a bargain, recycling it didn't seem cost-effective. It felt like a waste to throw away, yet useless to keep. But now, if he could find some forging materials—say, Vibranium—and fuse the White Snake Bow with the Elemental Bow, wouldn't that be amazing?
"Wait, there's a chance of failure, right?"
That meant success wasn't guaranteed.
"System, what happens if forging fails?"
[Upon failure, the synthesis materials are destroyed. The base item remains intact.]
"Uh… so the materials I worked hard to find would be gone? That's cheating! At least the original item stays…"
Blaine shook his head with a wry smile. It seemed the system was testing whether he had the luck of the so-called 'Emperor of Europe.'
While the system's interface had visually changed, the real improvements were in its functionality.
Now, flipping through it was smoother than ever—silky even. The system had evolved into a true artificial intelligence, available at any moment, far more convenient than J.A.R.V.I.S.
What's more, it now included browsing records, purchase logs, and even the ability to block items or skills he wasn't interested in. The recommendations were intelligently tailored to the host's level—almost considerate.
With the current system active, Blaine felt like he was in a real shopping mall—no, a virtual one. Just a wave of his hand, and whatever he wanted appeared. Anything uninteresting could be dismissed with a single thought. In the past, Blaine had been like a clueless kid trying to pick the right item. Now, he felt like a master—a god.
"Cool, cool, really cool…"
*Ding!*
"Huh? What's going on—oh, a message?"
[Beep! It is detected that the host accepted a mission during the upgrade period. The bounty will be automatically deposited into the system. A total of eighty-four billion has been credited. Please confirm, host.]
"The current balance is one hundred and four billion."
"Damn, that's so direct! So considerate! So… humane!"
Blaine reached for his phone, intending to double-check that the funds from "Black Stewed Egg" had arrived and that the amount was correct—but before he could, the system reported it itself. Wonderful.
[It is detected that the host possesses more than one hundred billion in assets. The system automatically recommends upgrading the Hunter Space. Proceed? Yes/No.]
"Huh? The Hunter Space can be upgraded too? This is like swapping a shotgun for a cannon!"
At first, Blaine thought the system was about to offer him another magical skill—but the Hunter Space upgrade sounded even better.
The Hunter System 2.0 was already amazing; now he couldn't help but wonder what the Hunter Space 2.0 would look like.
"What happens after upgrading the Hunter Space?" Blaine asked cautiously. After all, an upgrade wasn't always guaranteed to be good.
[Hunter Space 2.0 is significantly larger than version 1.0 and can store far more items. Everything inside will be unaffected by external forces.]
"Even if a purple sweet potato man snaps his fingers?"
[That's correct.]
"And that's it? That's all?"
[Hunter Space 2.0 can contain an area equivalent to the United States. If the host acquires more assets, the system will unlock 3.0, 4.0, and beyond
Version 3.0 can hold two Earths. Version 4.0 can contain the entire solar system. The final version could store half the universe without issue.]
"So… it just gets bigger?"
Blaine was still fascinated. How domineering would it be to capture an entire planet with a wave of his hand? Once he achieved a god-level physique, he would be one of the most powerful beings in the universe. If someone angered him, he could simply throw a planet at them. That was absolutely a Level Universe-tier ability.
Still, that kind of power was only possible with versions 3.0 or 4.0. For now, version 2.0—with space the size of the United States—was impressive, but not very useful.
Currently, Blaine only stored his White Snake Bow, Elemental Bow, Hunter Suit, and a few other items. What was the point of such vast space?
[Hunter Space 2.0 also includes the ability to store living beings. It automatically identifies and categorizes stored items and can repair damaged equipment
For example, placing a broken Hunter Suit or Elemental Bow inside will restore it to its original form.
Undamaged items can also receive maintenance.
In addition, Hunter Space 2.0 features a time dilation effect—one day outside equals one month inside. This function can be further upgraded.]
That meant he could upgrade this time feature separately. At the initial stage, one day outside equaled one month inside—but with upgrades, it could become one day inside equaling a century outside.
At first, the feature seemed useless to Blaine—but then he remembered the Hunter Space could now hold living creatures. Suddenly, it became a crucial, potentially life-saving skill.
In other words, Blaine now had an invincible escape option. For instance, if he ever faced the planet-devouring Galactus, even if he couldn't defeat him, he could hide—retreat into the Hunter Space, where one day inside equaled a century outside. He could simply outlast the enemy.
[When the host enters the Hunter Space, the space remains anchored to the host's location and follows until the host exits.]
"Uh… why didn't you say that earlier?"
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