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Kai blinked in surprise. That was well over two hundred liters of capacity. He only needed to store about a hundred liters or so. So, there was actually more than enough room. Great! He lowered himself, mouth going dry with anticipation. If he wanted to scoop the entire pool of star crystal liquid, it seemed feasible.
Perhaps the system was just being thorough in telling him to collect it stealthily. He whispered to himself, "Time to fill up," and braced to begin.
He knelt on the basin's edge and extended a small container from his belt, an improvised scoop. Carefully, he transferred the milky fluid from the basin into the intangible opening of his Soul-Bonded Storage. The liquid glugged softly, forming a shimmering mass inside.
Each time he poured more, the system quietly confirmed the volume was accepted, the invisible dimension inside holding it all without overflow. The aura that emanated from the fluid washed over his senses, making him feel slightly light-headed.
