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Zephyr's hand tightened around the grass bundle.
"One a month, huh?" he muttered. "No pressure, Star."
Star blinked up at him. Zephyr smirked. "Don't explode, okay?"
Then Zephyr blinked. "Wait… wait… Inventory? Since when do I have an inventory?!"
He frowned and stared into the glowing system window, then tapped at the blinking line:
[Herb stored in Inventory: FirenEssence Satchel.
Remaining uses: 10 ]
"System," he muttered. "Explain. Now. Why do I have an inventory I didn't know about?"
The reply came instantly, calm and clinical as ever:
[Ding! SYSTEM RESPONSE-
Inventory Access: Unlocked since 30% Bloodline awakened.
Reason for non usage: All previously obtained items were categorized as Useless Junk, Common Grade Materials
Inventory space is limited to 50 slots (Upgradeable)
Automated storage triggers only for Grade-S or higher-ranked items.
User has shown poor material selection judgment. System has been optimized by ignoring trash.
