Game Over Not Over for Me novel Chapter 81

**TITLE: She Bloomed Like Spring After Surviving a Winter No One Saw by Lillian Rosewood**
**Chapter 81: Ancient Eastern Empire Ended Here**

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The Order of Frost wasn’t inherently malevolent; it simply lacked relevance in this particular realm. Out in the broader world, though, its potential was nothing short of extraordinary.

Even a mere reduction in either Attack Speed or Movement Speed was formidable. To diminish both by a staggering 20 percent? That was nothing less than merciless.

This was especially true for warrior classes, who were already burdened by their sluggishness. If their speed were to be cut by 20 percent, they would be rendered utterly defenseless.

And the same applied to monsters lurking in the shadows.

However, there was a caveat: the effect was not guaranteed. There lingered a possibility that it could be dispelled by some form of purification skill.

But did it truly matter?

Alden shook off the concern. The slow effect activated with every basic attack; he could keep swinging his weapon relentlessly. Even if someone managed to cleanse it, he’d simply reapply the effect without a moment’s hesitation.

He pushed those thoughts aside, focusing instead on the present moment.

A gentle knock echoed against Evie’s door, followed by the raspy voice of an elderly man.

“Evie, is that adventurer here?” he inquired, his tone filled with a mix of hope and urgency.

“He is, Mr. Lynch,” Evie replied, her voice steady.

As she swung the door open, a short, hunched figure came into view—an elderly man with wispy white hair, the village chief himself.

Ozzie Lynch: ???
HP: ???
Attack: ???
Skills: ???

All question marks stared back at Alden, sending an involuntary chill coursing down his spine.

“Thank you,” Ozzie said, his voice quivering slightly. “But merely slaying a few Ice Werewolves won’t suffice.”

He paused, his gaze drifting toward the window, where flurries of snow danced outside. “This land was once a tranquil haven. Yet, a Divine Spirit from the West passed through, and with it, the snow began to descend. For six long months each year, it has fallen without cease.”

Alden listened intently, the gravity of the situation weighing heavily on him. “And when the snow arrives, the monsters follow,” Ozzie continued, his voice heavy with sorrow.

In that moment, Alden realized he had activated the dungeon’s main quest.

“Mr. Lynch, is there anything I can do to assist you?” he asked earnestly, a spark of determination igniting within him.

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“We yearn for this place to return to its former glory. If you can obliterate the Footprints of the Snow Corpse and restore peace, we will reward you with our most cherished possession.”

Ding! “Ozzie has offered you a quest. Accept?”

“Quest Objective: Destroy the Footprints of the Snow Corpse and restore peace to the village.
Quest Penalty: None
Quest Reward: Weapon Evolution Scroll +1.”

Alden’s eyes brightened with excitement.

This was a reward worth fighting tooth and nail for.

A Weapon Evolution Scroll had the power to upgrade any weapon. He couldn’t help but wonder—if the Book of Life and Death were to evolve, how much stronger would its attributes become? The thought alone sent adrenaline coursing through his veins. This was an unexpected treasure trove.

“Don’t worry. I’ll give it everything I’ve got,” Alden promised, his voice firm with resolve.

Ozzie’s face broke into a smile, a flicker of hope igniting in his eyes. “Good luck.”

With a nod, Alden stepped outside of Evie’s house, the cold air biting at his skin.

“In that case, I’ll be on my way,” he declared, determination radiating from him.

As he traversed the village, he noticed faces peeking cautiously from behind frosted windows. Fear had gripped the hearts of the villagers, keeping them indoors, watching from a distance, wary of any lurking monsters.

Beyond the village, the world stretched out as a desolate white wasteland, devoid of any signs of life.

Suddenly, Alden’s boot struck something solid beneath the snow. Curious, he brushed away the powdery layer, revealing a weathered stone monument.

As he cleared the last remnants of frost, he read the inscription carved into the stone: “The ancient Eastern Empire ended here.”

A single line, yet it ignited a tempest of thoughts within him.

Logically, Lardovian players entering Twilight of the Gods should have spawned within the Ancient Eastern Empire.

Yet, inexplicably, that empire had met its demise right here.

This realization explained why Lardovian players had found themselves in the westernized city of Astralon.

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Purifying Pendant: Special Equipment
Requirements: Must be willingly transferred to wear. Cannot be dropped, stolen, or worn by anyone not directly given it.
Effect: Immune to 80% of control effects, slows, curses, poison, burns, freezes, paralysis, and other negative buffs.
Durability: 80.

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