Soon, the staff member in charge of distributing supplies called their names.
Seraphina Sullivan, Sean Chandler, Crystal Lynn, and the others stepped forward in turn to claim their rewards.
They each received an orange-red crystal, about the size of a ping-pong ball and warm and smooth to the touch.
It emanated a faint but continuous heat, dispelling the surrounding chill.
A thought sparked in Seraphina Sullivan’s mind.
[Item Identification] was activated.
[Warm Crystal]
[Effect: A special Energy Crystal that stores heat by absorbing sunlight or specific forms of Energy. When releasing this stored Energy, it maintains the temperature within a ten-square-meter area at a stable, livable level.]
"This crystal... is indeed a very practical reward. As long as it’s charged with energy, it can be used as a portable heater."
Seraphina Sullivan weighed the Warm Crystal in her hand, feeling very pleased.
With this item, she and Sean Chandler would have a reliable and sustainable source of warmth whenever they operated outside the safe zone for extended periods.
They would no longer have to rely solely on the RV or special cold-weather gear, giving them much more freedom of movement.
More importantly, it provided her with a perfect "cover story."
In the future, if she brought out any unconventional items or displayed a powerful resistance to extreme environments, she could just attribute it to the combined effect of the Warm Crystal and other unknown items.
At the same time, another thought was swirling in Seraphina Sullivan’s mind.
’Animals can become Players. The Splitting Demon Rabbit is definitely not an isolated case!’
’This information is vital. I have to find a chance to tell the safe zone’s leadership.’
’I need to warn them about potential animal players with all sorts of bizarre Abilities, to prevent another tragedy like what happened in Kaelen.’
Just as everyone finished collecting their rewards and began showing them to each other and discussing them, Justin Brooks and Jasper Drake, two of the safe zone’s core figures, walked straight toward Seraphina Sullivan and Sean Chandler.
They clearly had something to discuss.
Seeing the two men approach, Dexter Luther tactfully said to Seraphina Sullivan, "Sullivan, we’ll leave you to it. Our squad has some business to attend to, so we’ll be on our way. By the way, you must find time to visit us where we’re staying. Morgan Brooks’s family has been wanting to thank you in person for healing him."
Morgan Brooks added, "Sullivan, you really have to come!"
After Dexter spoke, he didn’t wait for Seraphina’s reply and quickly led Chloe Lewis, Morgan Brooks, and Matthew Dawson away, as if he were afraid she would refuse.
’That guy... What’s he in such a hurry for?’ Seraphina Sullivan thought with a sense of exasperation as she watched their retreating figures, which looked like they were practically fleeing.
Justin Brooks watched Dexter Luther’s group depart.
He then offered an explanation on their behalf. "Dexter Luther’s [Shield] Ability is quite special. He’s been assisting the engineering department, trying to create a protective barrier on the safe zone’s outer perimeter using ice and snow. It’s a new strategy we’re trying against the extreme cold and other potential threats, so he’s rather busy."
His words revealed that the safe zone hadn’t grown complacent after a single victory and was still actively seeking ways to fortify its defenses.
Once Justin Brooks saw that everyone else had left, he got straight to the point. "Miss Sullivan, Mr. Chandler, I’ve come to see you today mainly to complete the trade we were unable to finish before."
Seraphina Sullivan remembered at once. Before the destruction of Kaelen, Justin Brooks had proposed a trade for the [Growth Potatoes] she possessed.
"Of course,"
Seraphina Sullivan nodded, then cut to the chase, raising the crucial question.


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