My 100th Rebirth a day before the Apocalypse novel Chapter 505

Her thoughts raced, and without realizing it, Duke had been quietly watching her.

He leaned against the side, resting his arm casually on the surface, his hand cradling his face as he observed the range of expressions that flickered across Kisha’s face.

He found her reactions both fascinating and amusing, a smile tugging at the corners of his lips.

After Kisha’s excitement began to fade, she became aware of Duke’s intense gaze.

Turning to her side, she found her husband watching her with a gentle smile, but his eyes carried a smoldering intensity that made her cheeks flush.

Embarrassed, she flicked his forehead, but her action only made Duke laugh heartily as he effortlessly pulled her into his arms.

"What got you so happy this early in the morning?" Duke asked, his voice still husky from sleep, carrying a deep, magnetic timbre that sent a pleasant shiver down Kisha’s spine.

"I got two new blueprints, and this crystal ball," Kisha replied with a hint of excitement, holding up the item for him to see.

It was only then that Duke noticed the transparent, basketball-sized crystal resting in her hands.

Since Kisha’s back had been to him when he pulled her into his embrace, he hadn’t seen it right away.

Propping himself up slightly to get a better look, he raised an eyebrow in curiosity, silently urging her to explain further.

Instead of explaining, Kisha simply led Duke to the territory space. She scanned the area, considering the best spot to place the item.

Unsure of the crystal’s exact range, she decided on a secluded yet central location within her territory.

Fortunately, the Winters’ men were already hard at work clearing trees in the forest, with Vulture and Sparrow lending their efforts.

Spotting Vulture nearby, Kisha called out to him. "Vulture, can you help me with something?"

Curious, he approached, and Kisha explained her request.

With a nod, Vulture conjured a small altar from the earth in the chosen spot.

The structure was simple yet sturdy, a perfect base for the mysterious crystal.

Once it was ready, Kisha carefully placed the item atop the altar, her mind already buzzing with anticipation for what it might do.

Without hesitation, Vulture stood still, took a deep breath, and concentrated on creating the altar.

After a few minutes of focused effort, he crafted a structure resembling a lamp post. It stood tall, reaching Kisha’s chest, and was as thick as an adult’s waist.

Noticing what Kisha was holding, Vulture had thoughtfully designed a socket atop the altar, ensuring the crystal would fit securely.

Wasting no time, Kisha placed the ’Spiritual Crystal Gatherer’ into the socket. Seeing this, Vulture added finishing touches, conjuring prongs around the crystal to lock it tightly in place.

The reinforced design ensured the crystal wouldn’t budge, no matter what forces might act upon it.

Satisfied with their teamwork, Kisha stepped back to admire the altar, a sense of anticipation building within her.

Kisha shot Vulture an approving gaze before stepping back to inspect the altar.

However, as Duke, Vulture, and Sparrow exchanged puzzled looks, large question marks practically forming above their heads, they suddenly froze.

A powerful surge of spiritual energy rippled through the area, drawing their attention to the crystal atop the altar.

The energy wasn’t subtle—it was so obvious, a force they could feel in their very cores.