In the dark room, figures that radiated an oppressive aura were seen watching a wide screen. On the top-left corner was a list of cadets all numbered from 1 to 100. It was the ranking table, and on the top list Ethan was overtaken by a girl named Chloe. Chloe was first, Ethan was second, and third place was taken by Alex."Seems your boy was overtaken by a girl," the calm one laughed. The bold one grunted as he gave the calm one a sharp gaze."Pull up the file of Chloe for me," he said."Yes, sir," a voice sounded behind him.Immediately, the figure swiped his bracelet and a holographic screen hovered before his face. He ran the holographic keyboard swiftly. In less than ten seconds, a photo came up together with information."Her name is Chloe Starforge. There is not much information on her, but it was said she is an orphan. Both parents died in a Xeridian ambush on the far east of Stellar Nexus, on a planet named Artemis," the voice said."Interesting," the calm one said. They had h

A pair of feet came down from the chopper. Figures followed suit as they began walking in random paths.Ethan stretched his body as he looked at the state-of-the-art city. High-end cars moved through the streets like electrons moving through a cable. Tall, towering skyscrapers that screamed of high-status class were everywhere.Right now, they were still on the Eternal Dawn Star Ship, and this city was the Residential Zone. Even though this was his second time coming here, Ethan was still flabbergasted.This city was the size of New York. On the side roads were middle- to high-class citizens; you wouldn't even find a single low-class person here.The Axion Guild was much more powerful than he thought. He also heard rumors that there were other star ships like this, but their names and locations were kept confidential."Damn," Freddy said, moping around like Ethan."First let's get something to celebrate," Gloria added, hitting Ethan on the back. "You're paying for my tequila," she sai

Ethan and Lynx had finally reached their rooms, and the first thing Ethan did was call Freddy and Gloria.“I am having a tequila,” Gloria said over the video call. It looked like she was in a bar.“Damn, that was fast. You couldn’t even wait for us,” Ethan chuckled.“I looked around, and I couldn’t find you guys,” she said, shrugging.“Eh, what about Freddy?” Ethan asked.“I don’t know. I thought I heard he was going to the lounge,” she replied.“No, I can’t find him here,” Ethan said.“Look, we have to stay together. I’m afraid the ‘rest’ they said we’re here for is more than that,” Ethan added.“What do you mean?” Gloria asked, confused.“Seriously? I thought you knew,” Ethan said, disappointed.“No, mister, I don’t fucking know. That’s why I fucking asked you,” she snapped, annoyed that Ethan underestimated her.“Okay, okay, let me explain,” Ethan continued. He then told her what he knew, which shocked her.“Eh, I have an Ascended bodyguard with me, but his shift is almost over. I’

Ethan stared at the trio with ultra calm. He had his Death Blade resting on his shoulders, and [Fiery Cloud Toad] stood beside him, heaving."Why do you let us live?" the lady boldly asked."You don't have the right to ask a question from your captor," Ethan replied."From the way I see it, I don't see a rope tied to my hands," the girl mocked."Ah yes… yes, you will," Ethan chuckled.Bang.Ethan burst forward with speed. The trio were shocked—they could see his movement, but they couldn’t fathom his technique.Clang clang clang clang clang.Ethan and the trio clashed. Their attributes were almost at his level. In his past life, if he were cornered like this, he would have simply escaped.The girl fired arrows at Ethan. He immediately recognized that she was using an A-rank technique—the arrow tips had condensed mana, which increased both penetration and speed.Bang bang.Ethan wiped away the arrows with precise, fluid movements. By this time, the other two followed him like flies, wi

The long golden limo cruised the street of the residential zone. Ethan and his group were lavishing the high life inside. There was a fountain in the middle with music blaring everywhere.Ethan looked at Chloe. “So this is the girl that topped me,” Ethan thought, surprised. Who would have thought this gorgeous, almost fragile girl was a hardcore beast hunter?Chloe also calmly stared at Ethan. “So he is the one who beat all those awakened. He sure is strong. I want to learn from him,” she thought.“Hey guys, we are almost there. We have to look at our best. Remember, we are the top rankers,” Gloria said, smiling.“Of course,” Ethan said. “I wonder what that son of a bitch is planning,” Ethan sighed.“You can’t help but be bothered by Alex, isn’t it?” Lynx asked.“It’s understandable. Sending powerful enemies at us isn’t something we should underestimate,” Freddy said.“Hmm,” Ethan snorted."""""""""""""Five minutes later, the limo arrived at the academic zone. The academic zone was h