Despite her surprise, Jimin continued her explanation.

“I’ll explain the function of the Gems using their shapes.  A Gem’s shape is dependent on its type.  A different shape indicates a different weapon. The cross-shaped Gem is a shield. The X shaped Gem is an armor. The hexagonal Gem gives a special ability.”

This time Sungyoon placed the cross-shaped Gem into its slot. A small round shield appeared in his left hand.

“The Gems are the only weapons that work against the monsters within the labyrinths. It is possible to kill a monster using a Connector’s body, but it is too dangerous. The only certainty is the fact that normal weapons of humanity do not work on these monsters.”

This was why Connectors fought against monsters using weapons from ancient and medieval times.

This time Sungyoon inserted the x shaped Gem. A moderately thick leather armor appeared around his upper body. It was shaped like a vest.

He had one Gem left. However, Sungyoon was having a hard time mounting this Gem. He turned it over as if he was appraising the Gem.

This Gem was different from the other Gems. It had a hexagonal shape, but it wasn’t purple. It was letting out a lustrous gold light.

“Isn’t this a Jewel ranked Gem?”

The Seven types of Gems had the...