Conquering The Game's World-Chapter 259: “Instinct survives. Apex dominates. Sovereign commands.”

Luis only had a superficial understanding of the Totems through 'The Holy Dragon Knight 2!' Until the storyline he played, there hadn't been an in-depth explanation about it. Now, this was a good opportunity for him to understand.

Hena also shifted her attention from Lily's cuteness to Luis's question as she waited for Lily to speak.

{At least as of now, there aren't any known cases of races other than human being recognized by Totem Mark. Master~}

"Is that so?"

Lily's affirmation of his doubt left Luis lost in thought. Even though he may have asked that question out of sheer curiosity, a positive answer wasn't in his expectations.

'Why only humans? If it's recognition, elves have a much higher affinity to nature and animals than humans. Why aren't they chosen?'

'Could it be the criteria are not actually what people believe they are? Maybe if I can hear Sandra's story, I can find the answer.'

As Luis was musing, he went silent. Hena waited for a while, then asked him.

"Although I am really curious about who little Lily is and why she is calling you master… I'll refrain from asking. I am more interested in knowing more about Totem for now.

'Refrain from asking?' Luis' lips twitched as he complained in his mind. 'Should I thank you?' He rolled his eyes sideways, then ordered. "Lily, just answer her questions."

{Yes, Master~ Miss Hena, please ask whatever you want to know? I'll answer to the best of my abilities.}

Lily's politeness made Hena give Luis a deep glance. However, she didn't speak out about whatever she was thinking. She smiled at Lily and asked.

"Okay, Little Lily. My first question is, how are Totems different from Legendary Sacred Beasts?"

{Totems are fundamentally different from the Fourteen Sacred Beasts, whose powers exist on a level far beyond human comprehension. While Sacred Beasts are god-like entities, Totems are spirits that grow alongside their chosen wielders.}

"Oh? A Totem's strength is related to the wielder's development?" This point made Hena recall Sandra's performance on the exam.

{Yes, a Totem's strength is directly linked to the growth and development of its Mark Holder. As the Mark Holder becomes stronger—whether physically, mentally, or spiritually—the Totem's power evolves as well.}

"So it is…" Hena's brows furrowed in thought, then she asked. "Are all the Totems similar, or is there any distinction between them?"

{Miss Hena, in my archives, there's no particular information regarding that.}

"Is that so?" Hena felt a little disappointed, but she could also understand. After all, finding the ancient data is very difficult. Hasn't she tried since last night with no result? So, the information Lily had found was already more than enough.

{However, I came across a quote written in an ancient language. I wonder if it's related.}

When Hena was feeling disappointed, Lily's next words made her dull expression brighten, and she asked eagerly. "What does it say?"

Lily didn't keep her hanging and answered.

{It says: "Instinct survives.

Apex dominates.

Sovereign commands."}

***

"See you after vacation, Professor Hena."

"Right! Be prepared to receive my hell-like training then!"

Hena chuckled and tried to appear vicious when she said that, though she failed miserably.

Luis shook his head with a faint smile and waved in response. "I sure will."

Hena's information gathering ended up with even more doubts and questions compared to before.

However, Luis wasn't as eager as she was to look for information about Totems. Because, compared to asking Sandra Grace or letting Lily investigate, he knew someone who was much more well-versed in Totem knowledge. Instead of wasting time, wouldn't it be better to directly consult the specialist?

'Still, Sandra Grace, huh? I didn't expect her to be hidden so well. As a Mark Holder, her potential should be quite high. Maybe she is worth recruiting.'

{Master! You have received a message!}

"Oh, who is it?"

{It's Mr Zeth from the exchange centre. The message says: There's a new batch of goods you requested. Come on by when you have time.}

"That's good news." Upon hearing this news, Luis didn't delay and changed his steps toward the exchange centre.

…

"Welcome!"

When he arrived there, what greeted Luis was the familiar long braided beard swinging left to right.

"Uncle Zeth. It's been a while."

"If it isn't Luis. Pretty fast, huh? You came right after receiving the message." Zeth grinned and looked at Luis with crescent eyes.

"Well, better to receive it early than delay." Luis smiled sheepishly as he stepped toward this seemingly amiable but mysterious elder of his.

"No rebuttal to that," Zeth said, then took out a box from a closed shelf. It seems he was prepared for Luis' arrival.

"Here it is… 1 kg of Mephinin. Right from the shelf."

"Only one?" Luis was delighted to 'see' the transparent liquid metal, but the quantity disappointed him.

Zeth raised his brow and said speechlessly. "Brat, do you take this rare metal for onions? Do you know how hard it is to snatch a rare material before those dwarves get their hands on it? Besides, it's already twice your previous purchase. You should be glad I can get this much."

"Thanks for your hard work, Uncle Zeth." Luis nodded, then sighed as he took the box while paying 1,500k points in return. "Guess I'll make do with it for now."

Upon hearing this, Zeth's lips twitched as he suppressed himself from speaking something foul. "You—forget it; I'll try to get as much as possible next time."

"Please do. Try to get me a ton… hmm? Why is your face turning black, Uncle Zeth?"

"Are you trying to suppress something?"

"Could it be-" Luis showed a look of realisation. "Are you constipated?!"

"Just get the hell out! Brat!" Zeth roared while slamming the wooden frame next to him.

***

"Geez, what's up with him? Getting angry over nothing. I was only concerned about his health." Luis muttered as he left the exchange centre in a hurry.

He put those thoughts out of his mind and found a corner with no one in sight to enter his Pocket Space.

"Lily… start the Magnus Gloves Project 2.0… Huh…?! What the heck happened here?!" Luis's eyes widened in shock as he saw a scene inside the pocket space.