Legendary Broken Player - VRMMORPG-Chapter 860 - Hatching a Kingdom’s Future

"We can discuss rewards later," he said smoothly, trying to steer the conversation back on track. "For now, I just need your help in supplying mana to the egg."

Nerisa remained silent for a moment.

Her expression stayed composed, but there was something slightly unreadable in her eyes—like she was processing his response in a way he hadn't anticipated.

Was she… thinking that he had just rejected her?

Right after she had essentially just proposed herself to him?

After a moment, she finally spoke, her tone returning to its usual composed elegance.

"Very well. If that is your request… then I shall do so."

Then, her voice shifted slightly, carrying a quieter intensity.

"And I will take great pride in being the catalyst for the birth of the Sacred Abyssal Naga."

…Hah.

That was a terrible choice of words.

Broken exhaled slowly.

One problem at a time.

At the very least—hopefully, the egg wouldn't ask for anything even stranger after this.

Queen Nerisa remained poised as she spoke. "I will arrange a private chamber for you to stay in while the egg incubates. That way, I can assist in the process without difficulty."

It was a reasonable offer.

Clearly, she understood that Broken wasn't ready to hand over the egg completely. Instead of pushing further, she presented a win-win solution—one where he could keep possession of the egg while still receiving her help.

Soon after, he was escorted to another room, not far from the Queen's own chamber.

The moment he stepped inside, he immediately noticed the difference.

Like her chamber, this space was also free from water, allowing him to move comfortably. However, it was far less extravagant—not as grand, not as adorned with lavish decorations.

Still—it was massive.

There was a large bed in one corner, which meant he could actually rest properly for once.

Yeah… this was definitely a privileged treatment.

Queen Nerisa stood near the entrance, watching him with her usual calm expression. "You may stay here until the egg hatches. After that, we will discuss further matters."

Broken nodded and casually settled onto one of the sofas in the center of the room.

Nerisa did the same, taking a seat directly across from him.

Then, she tilted her head slightly and asked, "Shall I begin now?"

Broken exhaled slowly, leaning back. "Yes, I think the sooner, the better."

Still—

A small thought lingered in the back of his mind.

What if they took the egg the moment he brought it out?

Before he could voice his concerns, Queen Nerisa suddenly spoke again.

"I am staking my reputation as Queen," she said smoothly, as if she had read his thoughts.

Her piercing gaze locked onto him. "I will not take what is not rightfully under my rule."

Broken let out a quiet breath.

Well… that was convincing enough.

"Alright, then." He reached into his inventory. "Let's try."

Broken carefully withdrew the egg, its soft blue glow casting faint light across the room as he held it in his hands.

The moment it appeared, he immediately noticed the change in Queen Nerisa's expression.

Her usual calm, unreadable gaze shifted—just slightly, but enough for him to catch it.

For the first time, there was something that looked like… awe.

She leaned forward slightly, studying the egg with silent admiration.

Then, without a word, she stood up.

Broken's brow lifted slightly. What was she doing?

Before he could ask, she suddenly sat down beside him.

And as she did, her shoulder brushed lightly against his.

Broken remained still, but in the back of his mind—

Damn. That was close.

"May I?" she asked, her voice smooth, composed.

Ah—so she intended to transfer her mana while he still held the egg.

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He gave a slight nod, keeping his expression neutral. "Go ahead."

Queen Nerisa gently placed both hands on the egg, her fingers barely brushing against his as she did.

Immediately, a flow of mana surged forward, visible as a soft, luminescent energy that seeped into the egg's surface.

And just like that—

The egg responded.

A faint pulse of energy rippled outward, reacting with a clear enthusiasm as it absorbed the mana.

Of course.

This damn egg was always demanding.

A notification flashed before Broken's eyes.

[Affinity with Queen Nerisa has increased to 18%.]

…Wait.

Already?

That was fast.

The process continued for several moments, much longer than when Broken had done it himself.

And in the heavy silence of the chamber, he could hear the faint sound of her breath, slow and steady as she concentrated.

Honestly?

This was getting a little awkward.

Finally, when the egg seemed to stop absorbing mana, Queen Nerisa slowly withdrew her hands.

She sat still for a moment, her gaze lingering on the egg, before she finally spoke—her voice softer than before.

"This egg will hatch into something truly powerful."

She sounded like she was speaking to herself—almost like she was addressing a child.

Broken glanced at the egg in his hands, exhaling lightly.

"Yeah…" he muttered simply.

Because honestly? Even he wasn't completely sure what would come out of it.

After a moment, Queen Nerisa gracefully rose from her seat and returned to her original place across from Broken.

Taking that as a cue, Broken stored the egg back into his inventory without hesitation.

Now what?

There was still something he needed to ask.

He leaned forward slightly. "Do you know about the existence of Players in this world?"

Nerisa's gaze remained steady. "You are the first Player I have encountered personally," she admitted. "But yes, I am aware of your kind."

Broken gave a small nod.

Not too surprising.

This place had been cut off from the surface for who-knows-how-long, but someone as powerful as her wouldn't be completely ignorant of the changes happening in the world.

"Then, can you remove the restriction that prevents me from using teleportation skills here?"

Nerisa didn't even hesitate. "Very well."

Just like that?

Broken blinked.

Well… that was fast.

A moment later, he checked his necklace.

Alright. That's a relief.

At least now, if things went south, he had a guaranteed escape route.

Just as he was processing that thought, there was a soft knock on the door.

Nerisa glanced over and gave a simple command. "Enter."

Broken turned to look—

The doors opened, revealing two merfolk women.

One of them stepped forward, holding something enclosed in a cylindrical glass container. Inside was a small, delicate tree, its leaves giving off a faint, shimmering glow.

…What was that?

Nerisa turned her gaze back to him, her expression composed. "Would you accept this small gift from us?"

A gift?

His eyes flickered toward the glowing tree.

What kind of tree was that?