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title: "Chapter 271: Resting Chamber"
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slug: "ch-271"
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novel: "Dimensional Keeper: All My Skills Are at Level 100"
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number: 271
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likes: 0
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wordCount: 1147
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createdAt: "2026-04-13"
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Crown Prince Aelric led the group through the majestic halls of the Sun Palace, their footsteps echoing lightly against the polished floors.
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The palace's golden interior shimmered under the soft glow of floating lanterns, while elegantly designed energy pillars hummed faintly in the background, reinforcing the structure with hidden technology.
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Max silently observed the details, taking in the perfect blend of history and innovation.
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He also noticed several other people probably other guests roaming around the guild with laugher and enjoyment in their faces.
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Soon, they arrived before a large, ornate doorway.
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Aelric came to a halt and turned toward them with his usual polished grace.
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"The celebratory banquet will be held tonight," he said calmly.
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"Be sure to arrive at the Grand Chamber of the Sun Palace."
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With those final words, the Crown Prince offered them a polite bow before turning on his heel and departing—likely to tend to other arriving guests.
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Max watched him leave before glancing at Klaus, who had already stepped forward.
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"Let's head inside."
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As they entered, Max was met with yet another impressive sight.
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Their "resting chamber" was not just a simple room—it was an entire small mansion nestled within the vast palace grounds.
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The interior was spacious and well-furnished, its layout almost resembling a luxurious estate rather than a temporary guest suite.
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Multiple rooms, each crafted with elegance.
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A private lounge with soft velvet seating and energy-lit chandeliers.
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An open-air corridor leading to a serene inner garden, its flowers blooming vibrantly under the warm golden light.
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It was clear that, despite being unwelcome guests, they were still provided with nothing short of royal treatment.
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Max glanced around, noting the numerous hallways and doors leading to separate private quarters.
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A place like this was designed for comfort—but he knew better.
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It wasn't just about hospitality.
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It was a way to keep them contained and observed.
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Still, for now, he had no reason to complain.
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He would use this time wisely.
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The banquet was tonight.
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Until then—he had time to prepare.
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Klaus exhaled sharply, his tone curt as he addressed everyone.
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"Take one of the rooms and rest."
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His eyes scanned over the group, his voice carrying a tone of finality.
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"We'll move directly at night during the banquet."
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There was no room for discussion.
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Max and the others nodded silently before each one selected a room in the mansion.
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As he walked, Max couldn't help but observe something.
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The members of the Black Lotus Guild—normally calm, composed, and mysterious—now carried an even heavier air of strictness around them.
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No smiles. No small talk.
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Nothing but cold, disciplined silence.
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Their demeanor outside the Hidden City was completely different.
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'They're like shadows in the dark—completely unreadable outside their own domain.'
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Max had noticed this on the jet ride, but now, it was even more apparent.
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There was a strictness about them, a level of unspoken control that made it clear—this was enemy territory.
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No mistakes. No casualness. No room for weakness.
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And Max?
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He welcomed it.
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'Well, I guess that's actually better for me.'
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At least he wouldn't have to engage in unnecessary conversation.
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With that, he reached for the handle of a random door, turned it, and stepped inside.
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The moment Max entered, he took in the luxurious setting of his personal quarters.
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Everything screamed wealth and comfort—but he knew better than to let his guard down.
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Two large beds with silk sheets and golden embroidery.
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A polished table and a sleek computer on the desk.
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Exotic fruits placed neatly on a tray at a table, each one bursting with vibrant colors.
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Plenty of open space, giving the room an airy and uncluttered feel.
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It was exactly what he expected from a guest room in the Sun Palace—nothing less than perfection.
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Max took a slow breath, scanning the room once more.
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Then, without wasting another second, he moved to the bed and sat down cross-legged.
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He wasn't here to rest.
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He wasn't here to enjoy luxury.
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There were still a few hours before the banquet.
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And Max never wasted time.
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With a calm exhale, he closed his eyes, centering himself.
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'I should use this time wisely.'
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Max took a slow breath, allowing his mind to settle as he expanded his awareness.
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His senses spread outward, flowing through space itself, covering the entire Sun Palace like an invisible wave.
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He had already known it before.
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His Three-Dimensional Body wasn't just a physical enhancement or a physique —it had a direct correlation with his Space Aura.
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The stronger his Space Aura became, the greater his sensory range.
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And ever since he had reached Level 3 in Space Aura, the limits of his perception had expanded tremendously.
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Within seconds, Max's mind mapped out the entire Sun Palace in exquisite detail.
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Every guest. Every servant. Every guard patrolling the halls. Every powerful figure lurking in the shadows.
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He could see them all.
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The pulse of thousands of souls within the palace—each one distinct, unique, and vivid in his perception.
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Moreover he not only sensed them, he could see them as if he was standing right before them.
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Each and every single one of them.
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But among all of them—
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One stood out.
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A figure he had been searching for.
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A presence that made his heart tighten for just a fraction of a second.
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Alice.
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Max's focus locked onto her instantly.
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She was here.
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Not far—somewhere deeper within the palace, in a more restricted area, but she was definitely present.
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For a moment, Max's thoughts paused.
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Aurelia had betrayed him. The Phoenix Order had turned against him.
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But Alice…?
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Did she really abandon him too?
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Or was there more to it?
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His fingers curled slightly, his breathing remaining calm.
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He wasn't reckless. He knew the warning Klaus had given him.
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But now, with Alice so close—
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He had to decide.
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Would he ignore her presence?
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Or would he take the risk and try to find out the truth?
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'There's nothing to decide.'𝕗𝐫𝐞𝕖𝕨𝐞𝗯𝚗𝕠𝘃𝐞𝚕.𝐜𝗼𝚖
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Max's eyes darkened with resolve.
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Without hesitation, he drew his black sword, its blade reflecting the dim glow of the room's lighting.
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Then—
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Slice!
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He cut his wrist, applying the force of 58 Draconic Essences—just enough to draw blood but not enough to cause significant harm.
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A small wound opened on his skin.
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Dark crimson blood flowed freely, pooling into thick droplets before spilling onto his hand.
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Tap. Tap.
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He moved swiftly, reaching for an empty glass from the table beside the tray of fruits.
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Holding the glass steady, he let his blood drip into it, watching as the deep red liquid collected inside.
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The process was quick and precise.
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As soon as the glass was 10% filled, Max's wrist stopped bleeding.
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And within seconds—
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The wound healed completely, vanishing as if it had never existed.
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Max lifted the glass, staring into the rich crimson liquid within.
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His eyes gleamed sharply.
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'This should be enough.' |