575 Orb of Rulership



Within the opulent walls of her ivory fortress, the White Queen guarded a vast trove of spoils plundered from defeated adversaries. The hallowed halls resonated with the silent grandeur of countless art objects, magical artifacts, and untold riches, meticulously arranged to enhance the ethereal beauty of the citadel.

Amidst this wealth, the White Queen herself stood as the epitome of regal authority and prestige. Adorned with her customary symbols of power, her every step exuded an air of unassailable command.

One such artifact, the coveted [Orb of Rulership], perpetually rested in her grasp, serving as a tangible testament to her dominion. Its gleaming surface, infused with arcane energy, mirrored the splendor of her realm, and she regarded it with unwavering possessiveness.

Yet, in the wake of their overwhelming victory, the White Queen found herself moved by the sheer magnitude of Ren and Elena's triumph.

As a gesture of respect and recognition for their exceptional skill, she made a rare and astonishing decision. She extended her hand, relinquishing her treasured [Orb of Rulership] and placing it into their care, an unparalleled act of generosity.

Usually, the White Queen, ever mindful of the intricate threads of fate, proffered a different offering for those who won. From the alabaster branches of her sacred tree, the [Ruby Apple], or commonly known as the [Royal Apple of the White Queen] is radiant and enticing. This precious fruit, imbued with mystical energy, was a symbol of her favor and goodwill, a token of her appreciation for anyone who emerged victorious from her games.

Such was the magnitude of the White Queen's concession, for the [Orb of Rulership] held immense value, not just in its material worth but also in its significance as a symbol of authority.

In that instance, the White Queen's graceful acceptance of defeat became a testament to her character and a testament to the spirit of fair play that transcended the boundaries of victory and loss.

As the [Orb of Rulership] changed hands, a profound sense of awe settled upon Ren.

While Elena went to Prince Zeroth to check up on him, Ren was busy checking his loot.

[Orb of Rulership

Wondrous item, legendary (requires attunement)

This fist-sized alabaster orb is engraved with the Chessboard motif and adorned to look like the crown of the White Queen. While holding this orb, you cannot be charmed or frightened. While attuned to the orb, you gain the following benefits:

• Summon the Alabaster Army at your command. 8 pawns. 2 rooks. 2 knights. 2 bishops. 1 Queen and 1 King.

WARNING!

A one-time use only!]

Ren readily read the description of his newly acquired army and couldn't help but be on cloud nine.

[KING

Hit Points. 30 000.

Move. The King moves up to 10 meters along the ground.

Trait. While the King is not destroyed, the Queen cannot be slain. While the Queen is not destroyed, the King gains a 50% reduction to all damage. When the King is reduced to 0 hit points, the White Queen loses 30 000 hit points. This effect cannot be prevented by any known means.

Immune to all status and mental effects.

Attack. Attack with a sword and deals true damage]

[Queen

Hit Points. 50 000.

Move. The Queen moves up anywhere along the ground.

Trait. While the King is not destroyed, the Queen cannot be slain. While the Queen is not destroyed, the King gains a 50% reduction to all damage. When the King is still alive on the battlefield, the Queen gains 50% magic power.

Attack. Attack with staff and deals AOE magic damage]

[ROOK

Hit Points. 15 000

Move. The rook moves up to 30 meters along the ground in a straight line.

Trait. The rook exudes an aura of protection in a 10-meter radius sphere. Enemy creatures have a disadvantage on attacks against objects and creatures within the affected area, and friendly creatures and pieces in the area gain 50% protection against all attacks.

Attack. Melee attack that deals knockback.]

[BISHOP

Hit Points. 8 000

Move. The bishop moves up to 20 meters along the ground in a straight line.

Trait. When the bishop ends its movement, each non-third tier spell or magical effect of your choice within 10 meters of it immediately ends. For each effect the bishop ends in this manner, the enemies take 30% necrotic damage.

Attack. The bishop charges another creature or object within 100 meters of it with magical energy. If the target is an enemy creature, it suffers necrotic damage. If the target is allies, they gain 30% hit points.

[KNIGHT

Hit Points. 12 000

Move. The Knight moves up to 50 meters along the ground.

Trait. The Knight can move through enemy creatures' spaces. Within a 50 meters radius around the Knight, the terrain becomes difficult for nearby enemies while allies gain the advantage on terrain and speed. When the Knight moves through a creature's space for the first time on a turn, it can choose to trample it. The creature suffers bludgeoning damage and is knocked prone.

Attack. Melee Weapon with piercing damage.]

[PAWN

Hit Points. 3000

Move. The pawn moves up to 15 meters in a straight line along the ground.

Trait. When you take damage, and the pawn is within 100 meters of you, you can instead take no damage, and the pawn is destroyed.

Attack. Melee Weapon with bludgeoning damage.]

Ren was ecstatic, and he immediately attuned the item to him with ease. His [Atunement] life skill was already MAX thanks to the [God's Fruits] that he acquired.

*Golden and God's Fruits are the same. The real name is God's Fruit, but since its color is gold, it is often times called Golden Fruit.

Ren was contemplating whether to auction it or not. He could always attune it to someone else if he did sell it, but . . . he felt like it would be a waste if he did auction it.

At a minimum, he could probably sell this for at least ten, maybe fifteen million, and he could probably replicate it again if he acquired the recipes from Vanadon-Necroth's lair.

However . . . he might needed it, so Ren decided to keep it . . . for now.

"Ren."

Elena's sweet voice flickered Ren's attention to her and Prince Zeroth's approaching figures.

The Princess looked happy, at least, but the Prince's expression was grim.