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"You’re telling me your Fortress was just recently established on a remote planet, and yet you’re handing out a million Advanced Mana Crystals as a welcome gift?"

Clinton was an old veteran of the universe, having seen countless great forces across the cosmos.

But none had ever been as extravagant as Velen.

A million Advanced Mana Crystals—

Even he had never seen so many before!

This felt too good to be true, and instead of excitement, Clinton felt uneasy.

After all, Velen’s generosity was too overwhelming—it just didn’t feel realistic.

Could this guy actually be scheming against his body?

He had heard about many twisted organizations that liked to refine powerful Awakeners into mummies, or worse, harvest their organs for transplantation—horrific acts beyond imagination.

And now, Velen had offered him such massive benefits right from the start…

It was too suspicious!

Even though he was one of the strongest beings in the galaxy, Clinton decided to be cautious against this unpredictable character.

Thus, Clinton smiled and said:

"Velen, you know, I’ve been sealed away for centuries, and all I really want now is to travel, relax, and make up for lost time… So about joining your Fortress, let’s discuss it later…"

Before he could finish speaking, Velen suddenly pulled out dozens of head-sized Soul Crystals from his storage.

Clinton was just about to refuse—but when he saw the enormous pile of Soul Crystals, his words got stuck in his throat.

Velen could casually take out so many of these priceless treasures—even if Clinton sold himself ten times over, he wouldn’t be able to trade for that much wealth!

Instantly, he grinned ingratiatingly and said:

"Velen, I think your Fortress is actually a great fit for me! I mean, I am getting older, and I’d really love a place to settle down."

Seeing this, Velen didn’t hesitate—he immediately handed over 1,000 Soul Crystals to Clinton.

"Old Headmaster, these Soul Crystals are for you. As a Soul Master, you can maximize their potential far better than anyone else. If you ever face a powerful enemy, don’t hesitate—either unleash your strongest soul abilities or just detonate them all to create a soul storm! Use them freely! If you run out, just come to me for more!"

As Clinton stared at the massive pile of Soul Crystals, he felt like he was dreaming.

A thousand Soul Crystals?!

Even if he wasted them constantly, it would still take ages to use them up—he might not even finish them before he died!

At that moment, Clinton’s excitement soared.

With this many Soul Crystals, he had nothing to fear!

After all, as a Soul Master, as long as he had enough soul energy, he could continuously unleash terrifying soul abilities—even taking on multiple enemies at once wouldn’t be an issue!

For a brief moment, Clinton even hoped that a deadly battle would break out immediately—with these Soul Crystals backing him, he felt invincible!

"Congratulations, Host, on successfully flaunting your wealth. Reward: 300 Luxury Points. Additional reward: 100 Soul Stones."

[Soul Stone: Greatly enhances soul quality and elevates soul level.]

Hearing the system prompt, Velen immediately asked:

"System, why are you only giving me rewards now for Clinton’s gift? Did he hesitate to accept before?"

After looking at the Soul Stone’s effects, Velen realized—this would be a huge help to Clinton!

So, he turned to Clinton and tested the waters:

"Clinton Senator, have you ever heard of Soul Stones?"

"Soul Stones?" Clinton looked at Velen in surprise.

"You’re not even a Soul Master, so how do you know about Soul Stones? Their value and importance to us Soul Masters surpass even Soul Crystals!"

"Soul Crystals can only expand the vastness of our soul power—the breadth of the soul. But Soul Stones refine our soul impurities, making the soul purer and sharper—enhancing soul precision, which is much harder to achieve.

"For a Soul Master, that’s far more valuable!"

Velen nodded in understanding.

"I’ve seen Soul Stones before, but only in the Singularity Battlefield. Outside of that, they’re almost impossible to find—they’re too rare."

Even though he didn’t know why Velen was asking, Clinton still seriously explained the details.

"If I gave you a Soul Stone, would you ascend to the Upper Plane Universe immediately?" Velen asked.

"Of course!" Clinton nodded.

"Technically, I could ascend right now, but I’d rather stay hidden for a while. The Sunlord is watching me—if I go up now, I’m dead for sure."

Although Clinton desired the Soul Stone, he wouldn’t use it immediately.

Once absorbed, suppressing his soul energy to avoid ascending would be impossible.

Seeing this, Velen decided not to push further.

Instead, he made up his mind—when the time came for Fortress to ascend together, he would hand over the Soul Stone to Clinton then.

Now was not the time for Clinton to go up alone—and clearly, he didn’t want to either.

…

A short while later—

Velen retrieved a mana crystal from Clinton’s storage bag—an item belonging to this Star Hunt event—and placed it on a prominent mountain peak before preparing to leave with Clinton.

Seeing this, Clinton was completely confused.

Velen didn’t bother explaining.

As long as someone picked up that Mana Crystal, they would automatically be crowned Champion of the Star Hunt.

After all, every other resource had already been taken by Clinton.

Everyone else would be second place at best.

With this, Velen would have completed his system quest!

"Looks like not too much time has passed," Velen observed, glancing at the sky above the planet.

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"Velen, where is your Fortress? I’ll take you there."

Now that he had officially joined Fortress, Clinton naturally wanted to see for himself what this mysterious force was all about.

After all, if Velen, just a Vice Captain, was this ridiculously powerful, then the entire Fortress had to be even more terrifying!

Velen was just about to respond, but suddenly—

He sensed a familiar aura rapidly approaching!

"Clinton Senator, hold on for a moment."

The moment Velen spoke, Clinton also felt it—a fearsome presence rapidly closing in!

Though it wasn’t as strong as him, it was still nothing to take lightly!

"Who dares attack my master?!"

A furious roar echoed—

Ironback Centipede descended like a war god, wielding a Level 9 Forge, swinging it straight for Clinton’s head!

Seeing Ironback Centipede attack without warning, Clinton immediately gripped his Soul Crystals, preparing to fight.

Now that he had Soul Crystals, he feared no one!

As the atmosphere grew tense, on the verge of battle—

Velen quickly intervened:

"Stop! We’re all on the same side!"

…?

Clinton’s gaze shifted to Ironback Centipede, his expression shifting to one of shock.

A Spellbeast?!

And not just any Spellbeast—one that had survived two Thunder Tides!

How could this be a "same side" situation?!

Noticing Clinton’s confusion, Velen clarified:

"Clinton Senator, this is my mount—he also belongs to Fortress."

Mount?!

Clinton stared at Velen in pure disbelief.

This was an Ascended Rank Spellbeast—one of the strongest beings across various galaxies.

And it was Velen’s mount?!

Just how powerful was Fortress?!

Then, Clinton’s gaze locked onto what Ironback Centipede was holding—

His pupils shrank in shock.

"Wait… Is that a Level 9 Forge?!"

He couldn’t help but exclaim—

That was a treasured artifact that would drive Alchemists insane…

And yet, in Ironback Centipede’s hands—

It looked like just another weapon?!

At that moment, Ironback Centipede withdrew his killing intent and smiled warmly.

"My apologies, Clinton Senator—I was too hasty!"