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Chapter 53 - Preparation

The Earth diplomat, now inside the safety of the barrier, was confronted with the sight of Keshav and Jasmine floating in space without any protective equipment. His eyes widened in disbelief as he couldn't comprehend the bizarre spectacle in front of him.

"Keshav? Jasmine?" The Earth diplomat's voice trembled with a mix of shock and concern as he approached them. "What in the world are you two doing out there without any protection? How are you even breathing?"

Keshav said "When a player reach level 201, his body evolves, able to travel in space."

The Earth diplomat's disbelief turned to astonishment. "Level 201... You've reached that?" he gasped, trying to wrap his mind around the sheer power Keshav must possess to have achieved such a feat.

Jasmine, now floating next to Keshav, gave the Earth diplomat a warm, almost shy smile. "It's true," she confirmed. "Keshav and I have evolved beyond human limitations. We're stronger and capable of things you can hardly imagine."

Then keshav said "When other players reach level 201, they will also get power to stay and fly in space."

The Earth diplomat, processing the information, couldn't hide his disbelief. "So, all players who reach level 201," he repeated, "They will be able to survive in outer space without protection, just like you two?"

The Earth diplomat's mind raced with the implications. If the players could achieve such feats at level 201, what other abilities lay beyond that threshold? "What else can you do?" he asked, his curiosity piqued.

Keshav smirked, a hint of mischief in his eyes. "That's for us to know and for you to find out," he teased and than said. "After reaching level 201, a player's power can affect whole planet although of size of previous earth."

The Earth diplomat's eyes widened, the magnitude of Keshav's words sinking in. "Affect the whole planet?" he repeated, disbelief lacing his voice. "That's... unimaginable. It's as if you have godlike powers."

Keshav nodded, his expression serious again. "Yes and with increase in level, maybe we will be able affect even our evolved planet as well."

The Earth diplomat was at loss for words. The idea of players wielding such massive powers, capable of affecting entire planets, was almost too much to fathom. It meant that the players were becoming more than just humans, evolving into something even greater.

The Earth diplomat fully aware of the urgency. he said. "We need to make the most of these 10 years to level up and strengthen our ranks with powerful players like Keshav and Jasmine."

The Earth diplomat nodded, signalling that it was time to return. "let's head back," he said, his voice calm despite the weight of what they had witnessed.

They all returned to Earth.

As they arrived back on Earth, the air was filled with a mix of excitement and uneasiness. The envoys' warning still loomed over their heads, reminding them of the impending threat waiting for them after 10 years.

They walked into a large, official-looking room where the collective board was gathered, discussing important matters. As they entered, the room immediately hushed, all eyes turning to them.

The leader of the collective board, a wise-looking man, noticed their arrival and invited them to step forward. "You're back," he said, his expression serious. "I assume you have critical information to share."

The Earth diplomats recounted their encounter with the envoys, describing their arrogant demeanor and dismissive attitude towards Earth's civilization. They spoke about the envoys' threat to return with their strongest members to conquer Earth in 10 years' time. The collective board members listened intently, their expressions growing more solemn as the diplomats painted a grim picture of the situation.

The leader of the board, his face grave, leaned forward. "So, you're saying that we have 10 years to prepare for an invasion from a powerful civilization?" he asked, his voice tinged with worry.

The Earth diplomat nodded, his expression unflinching. "Yes, that's correct. We were lucky that they only sent their weakest envoys this time, but their arrogance was clear. They believe we can't oppose them. We have to use these 10 years wisely and prepare ourselves for the inevitable confrontation."

The collective board members exchanged worried glances. They knew that time was of the essence, and they needed to act fast. The leader of the board spoke up, his voice firm. "We must start formulating our defense strategies immediately. We can't afford to waste a single minute."

Then a collective board member (who was a representative from a country) said "New and stronger dungeons has started to appear on earth after the evolution."

The collective board members looked at each other in surprise. The mention of new and stronger Dungeons caught everyone's attention. Dungeons, which had been started to appear on earth just a little more than year ago were becoming stronger and more frequent since the planetary evolution.

The representative from the country nodded, his tone serious. "Yes, the Dungeons have become increasingly stronger and more numerous. They pose new challenges and dangers we didn't expect, even after the evolution." Then he asked jasmine "We have covered them in barriers using the crystals you made. Would they be sufficient to prevent dungeon breaks from these new stronger dungeons or not.

Jasmine, knowing the strength and capabilities of the barriers, responded confidently. "Yes, the barriers we've put in place, basically manipulates reality. You can say its barrier made of reality itself so unless monsters become powerful enough to break reality, they can not exit it."

The collective board members breathed a sigh of relief, reassured by Jasmine's confident response. "That's good to know," the leader of the board said, appreciating her input. "We can focus on other aspects of our defense, knowing that the barriers are likely holding up effectively."

Then another representative said "We need to increase number of times military players go in dungeon so that they can increase their levels faster."

The representatives' words struck a chord with the collective board members. They had been focused on creating barriers and strengthening defenses, but they hadn't fully considered the potential impact of increasing the frequency of military players diving into Dungeons.

The leader of the collective board nodded, acknowledging the validity of the suggestion. "You raise a good point. Increasing the frequency of military players diving into Dungeons can indeed help them level up faster, thereby increasing our overall strength."

The Earth diplomat spoke up now, adding to the conversation. "But it won't be easy. Dungeons are dangerous, and the stronger ones are even more so. We need to ensure that our military players are well-equipped and trained before sending them into these new, more challenging Dungeons."

The representatives nodded in agreement, knowing that the diplomat's words held weight. "You're right," they said. "We can't risk sending ill-prepared players into dangerous Dungeons. We need to invest time and resources into their training and preparation, ensuring they are adequately equipped to face the challenges they will encounter."

Keshav and Jasmine said "You guys can continue to discuss. We need to go to dungeons to level up."

The collective board members nodded, understanding the urgent need for Keshav and Jasmine to level up as quickly as possible. "Very well," the leader of the board said. "You both need to focus on leveling up. We'll continue our discussions here and keep you updated on any crucial matters."

Keshav and Jasmine nodded, grateful for the understanding. They bid farewell to the collective board members and got ready to embark on their next dungeon dive.

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