Reborn As An Extra : I'm gonna mess up everything

Esdeath wasted no time and immediately grabbed the Soulpiercer Essence Stone and the Forcebreaker Essence Stone. 

"First, these two are mine!" Esdeath declared with a confident smile, holding the stones tightly in her hands. 

Maruti glanced at her for a moment, her face calm and indifferent. She didn't argue since these two essence stones had nothing to do with her preferences or abilities. Instead, her attention turned to the remaining six rank B essence stones scattered before them. 

Among them, one immediately caught her eye. It was a round crystal, glowing in a bright orange hue, with faint smoke curling off its surface as though it were alive. Intrigued, Maruti picked it up. 

The moment it touched her hand, she felt a strange, slippery sensation, as if it were made of molten liquid. Then came the heat—intense and scorching. Her skin began to burn, small blisters forming on her fingers. Yet instead of crying out in pain, Maruti's lips curved into a wide, excited grin. 

"I'll take this one first!" she said firmly, her voice filled with determination. 

Maruti knew exactly what she had chosen. It was the Fire Body Qi Essence Stone, a powerful Rank B offensive stone. Its abilities were remarkable—it could amplify any fire-type attack by more than threefold, turning ordinary flames into devastating infernos. Though it offered only average defense, its offensive power was unmatched, making it the perfect choice for someone like Maruti, whose fiery nature thrived on overwhelming strength. 

Without hesitation, she set the stone aside and turned her attention to the next. Among the remaining options, her eyes fell on a stunning yellow crystal that seemed to glow like sunlight. Its shape was unique—a cross-like structure with intricate patterns carved into its surface, making it stand out even more. 

She carefully picked it up, feeling a warm, soothing energy flow through her body. Unlike the searing heat of the first stone, this one felt divine, almost like a gentle blessing from the heavens. 

"This one is mine too," Maruti said with a smile, holding it close. 

This was the "Self-Healing Essence Stone", a rare Rank B light-path stone. Its ability was nothing short of miraculous—it could regenerate lost limbs, repair internal injuries, and even restore mana as long as the user had some left to fuel it. For Maruti, who already had a strong affinity with light, this stone's effects would be amplified even further, making it an invaluable asset. 

At this moment, four essence stones remained. They both agreed that two of the stones should go to the newborn dragon to aid her future growth, leaving just two for themselves. 

As they looked at the remaining stones, their gazes landed on the same one at the exact same moment. 

The essence stone was unlike any other. It was shaped like four stars joined together to form a circle, with each star glowing in a different color—blue, white, gray, and a deep earthy brown. Its unique and captivating design made it stand out, but its true value lay in its ability. 

"This is the Five Element King Essence Stone," Esdeath said, her eyes gleaming with excitement. 

This was no ordinary stone. It had the power to grant its user affinity with five elements: water, fire, earth, wind, and wood—the basic building blocks of magic. For someone like Esdeath, who already had an affinity with two elements, this essence stone would allow her to command all five. 

However, it had a limitation—it couldn't grant affinity with rare or special elements like light, dark, or nature. Those required specific stones, like the One with Nature Essence Stone, which granted nature affinity, or the Grant Enlightenment Essence Stone, which granted light affinity. Such stones were far rarer than the Five Element King and only bestowed one affinity each.