Chapter 405: New Shop Evolution

"You're certainly revealing a lot more this time, aren't you?" Daniel remarked, a hint of surprise in his voice.

The Keeper offered a smile. "Indeed. You've grown considerably stronger since our first encounter. This allows me to disclose more details about myself and this place without jeopardizing my own existence. Perhaps the day will come sooner than we think when I can speak freely, without resorting to riddles and fragmented information."

"Ah… How forgetful of me," The Keeper chuckled, a touch self-deprecating, "in my enthusiasm to explain everything, I nearly neglected to introduce you to the shop's new features." He cleared his throat theatrically.

"Ahem, Mr. Emberweave. There's another reason I went into such detail about this place. It's not just to ease your mind and explain its purpose, but also to introduce you to how the new features connect to all of this."