[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-dimensional-keeper-all-my-skills-are-at-level-10":3,"chapter-dimensional-keeper-all-my-skills-are-at-level-10-dimensional-keeper-all-my-skills-are-at-level-10-chapter-210":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Dimensional Keeper: All My Skills Are at Level 100",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},130808,198,"Chapter 210 An Opportunity","dimensional-keeper-all-my-skills-are-at-level-10-chapter-210",210,"\u003Cp>Max turned—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Envoy Lucas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two figures followed behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A young man with green hair. A young woman with black hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both appeared to be in their twenties.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their presence alone carried weight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And just like that—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air shifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All eyes in the Villa turned toward them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, don't get me wrong.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Envoy Lucas spread his hands, his tone light—yet edged with something more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I mean, you're quite confident for someone at Level 7 of the Apprentice Rank.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max narrowed his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With all due respect, Envoy Lucas, haven't you watched my battles on the Extranet?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas's smirk deepened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have. But there's a difference between the peak geniuses of Valora Continent and the geniuses from the Lost Continent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max's gaze drifted—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To the two young figures standing behind the Envoy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their auras alone were enough to tell him—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Peak Level 10 of the Adept Rank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just like the top geniuses of Valora Continent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes flickered as he turned back to Lucas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are they…?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas chuckled heartily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hehe, yes. Allow me to introduce you—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry Scott and Lyla Briggs.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both young geniuses stepped forward, their eyes assessing him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's nice to meet you, Max.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They extended their hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max smiled, his grip firm as he shook theirs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A simple greeting—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But in that moment—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max realized.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They weren't just shaking hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were testing him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry was first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The green-haired genius clasped Max's hand, his grip tightening immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His smirk widened, eyes locked onto Max—waiting for a reaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max's face remained blank. Unmoved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Harry's brows furrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Frustrated, he increased the pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just the same calm, indifferent stare from Max.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Damn this guy.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cursing inwardly, Harry finally pulled his hand away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max sneered internally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Making me feel anything with my 300 Dragon Scales? Next to impossible.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max turned to Lyla next.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their hands met—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And once again, he felt it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The test.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lyla channeled her mana, pressing her Peak Adept Rank energy into the handshake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max simply smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unfazed. Unbothered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lyla's eyes narrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She pulled her hand away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A silent acknowledgment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max chuckled, rubbing the back of his neck with a wry smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, I forgot to introduce myself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze flickered between them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm Max Morgan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, do you think you can win against them?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Envoy Lucas asked directly, his gaze locked onto Max.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max appreciated the bluntness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least he wasn't scheming behind his back, trying to manipulate him into a fight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max smiled. \"I can fight them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, he shrugged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But why would I? It would be pointless.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The words hit harder than expected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lyla's expression darkened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice dropped, filled with cold disdain. \"What do you mean pointless? Do you think we aren't strong enough?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn't ask out of curiosity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She asked because she was offended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As someone from the Lost Continent, she had always looked down on Valora Continent's so-called geniuses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no reason for it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were just weak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Too weak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max glanced at Lyla, shaking his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're overthinking it. What I meant was… this battle is pointless for me because I'm not gaining anything from fighting you two.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lyla scoffed. \"Something in return? You should be honored to even be given a chance to battle us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max let out a wry smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'These Lost Continent geniuses are beyond arrogant… even words of reason don't reach them.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shrugged. \"Honor means nothing if you really think about it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You—!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lyla's expression twisted. Her patience snapped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked ready to explode when—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How about I handle this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Envoy Lucas stepped in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lyla hesitated, then obediently stepped back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas turned his attention to Max, his gaze sharp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, what do you want in exchange for a battle with Harry and Lyla?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A mysterious, knowing smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do I want?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes gleamed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now that's an interesting question.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max pondered for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smiled. \"How about this—let me join you when you explore the Mourning Depths?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A direct offer. A clear condition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Envoy Lucas chuckled, amusement flickering in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now that's an interesting request… a good one, too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Discover hidden tales at My Virtual Library Empire\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused, considering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, his smirk deepened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How about this? If you manage to defeat both Harry and Lyla, I'll personally allow you to join our expedition team in the West.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max's smile widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then we have a deal. And I hope the words of Envoy Lucas aren't taken lightly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lucas laughed. \"Don't worry, kid. If I go back on my word here, I wouldn't be able to show my face again, would I?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Satisfied, Max nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned to Harry and Lyla.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze sharp. His intent clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shall we start?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not here… You'll battle outside.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Envoy Lucas smiled, turning to lead the way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd followed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Excitement buzzed in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A battle between Max and the Lost Continent's geniuses—it wasn't something anyone wanted to miss.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the moment they stepped outside the Villa—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Five figures stood waiting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silent. Unmoving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max's gaze sharpened. His instincts flared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes landed on one of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Recognition hit him instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Five.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the Monarch's people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Which meant—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All five of them were the Monarch's men.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You all must be from the Central Region… the Monarch, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Envoy Lucas smiled, his gaze sweeping over them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm very curious—what business do you all have with me here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of the five figures, one stood out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The strongest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His dark blue hair flowed slightly in the breeze, his stance confident, his presence oppressive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Level 1 Seeker Rank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A deep sneer curled on his face as he stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You must be the Envoy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice was steady, yet dripping with contempt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Young Monarch sends his greetings.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze shifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No longer on Lucas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But on Max.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A smirk formed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But I'm not here for you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lifted his hand, pointing directly at Max.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm here for him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Max already had a feeling they were here for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What does the Monarch want this time?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurelia stepped forward, placing herself between Max and the blue-haired young man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes were cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young man simply smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nothing bad, actually.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze flickered toward Max, amusement glinting in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Young Monarch wants to give Max… an opportunity.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurelia frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn't like where this was going. Not one bit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What opportunity?\" Her voice was sharp, edged with suspicion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blue-haired man's smirk widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's simple.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His tone was calm. Too calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Max and I will have a battle. If he wins, then no one from the Monarch will come for him for an entire year.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He let the words hang in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His smirk deepened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But if he loses… I will kill him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It crashed over the gathering, heavy and unyielding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one spoke. No one moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The weight of the proposal suffocated the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On one hand—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A full year of peace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A chance for Max to grow, to train without the Monarch's shadow looming over him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But on the other—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No second chances. No alternatives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A battle where the only two outcomes were—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Temporary reprieve… or absolute finality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gasps rippled through the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Realization set in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some exchanged uneasy glances. Others turned their eyes toward Max—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Waiting. Watching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What would he do?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anton's expression darkened, fists clenching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's a ridiculous bet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside him, Bruce narrowed his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And what guarantee do we have that you'll keep your word?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blue-haired man smirked, his confidence unwavering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Monarch do not break their word. If Max wins, I swear on my name—not a single one of us will touch him for an entire year.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze sharpened, locking onto Max.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The amusement in his eyes shifted—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Into something colder. More dangerous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But let's be honest… that won't happen.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The arrogance in his voice was absolute. Unshaken. Unquestioning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He spoke as if Max's loss was inevitable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurelia's frown deepened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On one hand, this was an opportunity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Max won, not only would he be safe, but the Phoenix Order Guild would also nothave anything do with the Monarch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But if he lost—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was only death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She sighed, shaking her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then turned to Max.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your call. But let me warn you—never trust a promise from the Monarch.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air grew heavier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All eyes fell on Max.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the first time, he exhaled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His expression unreadable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A battle where I get one year of peace… or die trying?\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1430,"2026-05-29T02:56:42.303Z","2026-06-01T04:29:01.835Z",1,"novelbin.me","94abdf520e6e4e9ae06324800d17862b42101eead91a46ee572a6ec0778f1e6f","dimensional-keeper-all-my-skills-are-at-level-10-chapter-211","dimensional-keeper-all-my-skills-are-at-level-10-chapter-209",1648,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fdimensional-keeper-all-my-skills-are-at-level-10-cover.jpg"]