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Max and the others were still curious about the Virtual World, but without a pod of their own, there was little they could do for now. At least they knew it existed, and they kept that information in mind.Xian quickly proved that hiring him had been the right decision.He guided Max and the others through the crowded streets of Blackreach City, showing them which shops could be trusted and which ones had a reputation for taking advantage of newcomers.“See that stall?” he whispered, gesturing toward a vendor surrounded by flashy signs.“They’ll charge you double. Stick to the shops near the east market… those merchants are honest.”His advice alone could save them a considerable number of C-Grade Cores. The group soon realized that having someone who knew the city was far more valuable than they had expected.After walking for a while, Xian suddenly frowned as he looked at their clothes.“Everyone’s looking at you… You should really change your clothes,” he suggested. “Right now, you
Chapter 259
Alfie frowned and was about to push the boy aside, but before he could take a step, Farrah slapped the back of his head.“Hey!” Alfie exclaimed, rubbing the spot.Farrah glared at him. “He must be hungry or something. Don’t you feel sorry for the kid?”Alfie frowned again but decided not to argue. He had clearly been ready to say something, but after Farrah’s glare, he simply lowered his hands.The boy looked thin and exhausted. His blue hair was messy, his cheeks were sunken, and his clothes carried the faint smell of sweat and dust. Yet despite his appearance, there was determination in his eyes.“Please,” he said, his voice trembling slightly but remaining firm. “Hire me. I can be your guide… or help you with errands. Just one C-Grade Core for the whole day.”Max raised an eyebrow.“Hire you?”He had not expected the boy to offer his services so directly.The boy nodded rapidly.“Yes. My name is Cang. I know the streets, the shops, and the shortcuts. I can show you where to find th
Chapter 258
Another salesman dressed similarly to Adrian overheard the question. He offered the young man a polite smile but did not give him the answer he wanted.“You probably saw it being talked about in the newspaper,” he said carefully. “Well… it’s not really confirmed.”The blue-haired young man shook his head, his desperate expression becoming even more obvious.“But I heard it from the members of the Taurus Faction! They said that if someone found the Divine Gene’s blueprint inside the Virtual World, they would reward that person with treasures, medicines, and anything they wished for…”The salesman fell quiet.Even he did not know how to respond to that.His smile became less certain as he considered the rumor. Everyone in Blackreach City had heard about the Divine Gene by now, but despite all the rumors, nobody had produced any real evidence that it existed.’The Taurus Faction… I think this is the first time they’ve openly said something like that. Did they find definitive evidence tha
Chapter 257
Max checked the Reputation Store once again, and the item was still there.[ Neural Gear Interface ] [ 1/1 ][ Cost: 200 RP ][ Effect: A device that allows the wearer to enter the virtual world through installed applications. Connection is untraceable and immune to hacking attempts. ]The description made it clear that the Virtual World was important somehow, but Max still did not understand why.Rather than spend 200 RP immediately, he decided to inspect the shop in front of them first. If the VR pods were connected to the same virtual world, learning how they worked might give him a better reason to purchase the Neural Gear.“Let’s see what this shop is about,” Max muttered as he led the group toward the building Riyah had pointed out.A polished sign hung above the glass entrance, its bold letters easy to see from the street.“Immersion Hub.”The name alone explained what kind of business it was. Anyone who stepped through those doors was clearly looking for an escape from the rea
Chapter 256
Max looked at the guard and recognized him as one of the men who had checked their levels with the Status Crystal earlier.After thinking for a moment, he reached into his pouch and brought out the Invitation Token. The guard accepted it carefully and examined the markings carved into its surface.His eyes narrowed slightly as he studied the details. At first, he seemed to recognize the token, but that recognition quickly turned into caution.’Mhmm? Is this token special?’ Max mused.Then the guard whispered something under his breath.“This… this comes from the Aries Faction.”Max was still processing those words when the guard quickly handed the token back to him.Without saying anything else, the man gave a single nod before stepping away and hurrying off.Max blinked in confusion.He had no idea why the guard had reacted that way. Then he remembered Cornelio’s earlier reminder about the different factions operating within Blackreach City.’Ahhh… Right. Aries Faction.’So that was
Chapter 255
The confirmation of their status had barely finished when a thunderous alarm rang across the walls. Sirens blared through the checkpoint, and red lights came on along the fortifications.The guards immediately prepared for battle.Max turned around, and his chest tightened at what he saw.Beast-like machines were charging toward the city.“What in the zoid is this?” Xander muttered as he saw them.“What do you mean?” Aya asked.“Forget about it.” Xander waved his hand as he dismissed Aya’s question.Right now, they have to focus on hiding!The wolf-like machines advanced in coordinated packs, their bodies covered with weapons. Cannons were mounted across their backs, while other units carried missiles and additional equipment. They moved with surprising speed for machines of their size, charging straight toward Blackreach City.Then the city answered.The walls erupted with firepower.“Whoa~” Max gasped at the sight of Blackreach City’s defense.“This is it… A real fortress against th
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