The handsome man wanted to say something in response, but could not find anything to say after a long time. The news really had been broadcasted a while ago. All the alchemists that came from major clans had all already rushed over.Anyone who could help had already done the best they could. After all, it was an incredibly important event. Those who were in the top three would get incredible amounts of resources.The black-robed man frowned as he patted the handsome guy on the arm somewhat dejectedly, "I know it's hard, and I know you don't want to just let it go, but you might end up becoming a joke if you make a mess of things."I'm not trying to insult you. There are so many people and so many excellent alchemists. Your skills are only average among them. What can you do even if you take part? You'd just be making up the numbers."If any accidents happen, you might very well end up being targeted. Just look at how everyone is acting inside…"The handsome guy said resolutely, "I
The black-robed man asked, "The two of you arrived at Prosper City by yourselves?"Fane immediately understood what the black-robed man was thinking. After all, they would have had to pass the test of an eighth-level city to arrive at Prosper City. Before that, they would have to get past a ninth-level city. It was impossible for alchemists to reach this place alone.They had to have strong warriors protecting them. The two of them had also only reached this place thanks to the protection of others.Fane coughed before finding a reason, "We separated from the others after coming out of the eighth level city…"The black-robed man frowned, "So that's what happened. No wonder you don't know anything. The news is already out. As long as you're not a wandering warrior, you should have already received the news."After saying that, the black-robed man measured them with even more suspicion. Fane was starting to get a bit confused at that point since Aaron was nowhere near as suspicious
"Compared to the two other worlds, Hestia Continent is way too bad! It's the seventh group today. If you want to take part, there are only five spots left! "The mood is not the greatest at the moment. The six earlier groups had performed poorly. Not only did they lose badly, but they were also mocked terribly by the alchemists from the other worlds as well. The alchemists on our side aren't really treating the contestants that well either."Everyone feels like they're not good enough, and won't get good results if they join, so all of them became cowards. No one is willing to participate…"Fane was confused as he listened on. He asked doubtfully, "Which continents are we competing against? What are bronze and black treasures?"Aaron slapped his forehead, "I forgot that you just got here and don't know anything. Whatever, you should be planning on entering as well, right? If that's the case, let's talk as we walk."After that, Aaron motioned to the black-robed man saying that he w
Fane had been far too quiet, but Aaron did not seem to mind. Just by listening to their conversations, Fane slowly understood. The various rules after entering the inner city were making the Whirling World more and more interesting.The inner city was actually an immense palace. There were already over ten thousand alchemists gathered there. The center of the inner city had a massive array that was about a hundred feet in length.The array was called the Heaven Array. It was an ancient array that had already been lost to the Hestia Continent. The alchemists gathered in the inner city all sat around the array.Aaron raised an eyebrow and said, "The ones who are sitting in the innermost circle are the alchemists with incredible backgrounds and amazing skills. The one at the center is Rudeus from the Scarlet Pavilion. "The one right in front of him is Mitchell Turner from Phoenix Valley. The two are said to possess the same level of skills. Before entering this tournament, their name
Rudy whispered into Fane's ears, "Why does this place feel like a funeral?" Fane could not stop himself from letting out a laugh. He looked up at everyone, and it really did feel like it was a funeral.Everyone was incredibly sullen and miserable. Everyone was in incredible pain. Aaron smiled as he whispered, "I don't think that this is a funeral at all."Rudy raised an eyebrow and said, "Then what is it?"Aaron coughed and said seriously, "It's like all of them ate a bucket of crap."The three of them let out slight laughs. After a moment, Aaron continued, "I think that the reason they're suffering so much isn't that the other worlds are too strong or that they are too weak, and that they dragged Hestia Continent down. It's just because all of them have been shouted at by Rudeus."Fane raised an eyebrow, "They were shouted at by Rudeus? Is he allowed to do that? Even with his status, surely the alchemists here are all no regular alchemists? Middle Province isn't owned by Scarle
"But the rules are very clear. You'll get your pick of the treasures first, but you only get to pick one. We get to pick from the rest. The rules can't be ignored. We want to help, but our skills are limited…""That's right. If we were good enough, we'd naturally be willing to go, but we really can't do it. Didn't us weaker alchemists join the six groups earlier as well? Our results were too bad, and we were even mocked by those people and completely humiliated Hestia Continent.""That's right. We're just worried about the humiliation. If not for that, any of us would be willing to contribute."Rudeus merely laughed coldly at those words. He looked at those people who only knew how to take the resources. When they were asked to help, they would come up with various excuses. Rudeus felt his rage boiling.He stood right up, and his sharp eyes stared at everyone as he shouted, "You're all just rash. All you want is a part of the resources, but you're not willing to do anything for it
No one responded to Rudeus’s raging, probably because no one dared to. After all, with the situation as it was, no one had any right to talk back to Rudeus if they wanted resources.After all, the biggest amount of reward had been earned by Rudeus. Anyone who wanted to retaliate refrained in the end. They were not willing to offend Rudeus, and did not know what to say anyway.Rudeus had an incredibly dark look on his face as he shot his sharp gaze across everyone there, "The seventh group is about to start. If no one participates, we would only be sending in five out of the possible ten. Wouldn't we become a joke?!"White Marsh Continent already regards us as a joke, and insults us without holding back. If we can't even get the proper number of people, how would they look at us?!"After Rudeus shouted at all of them, the response was still merely silence. At that moment, no one dared to step up. Fane could not blame Rudeus for getting so furious.Rudeus did not want to be looked d
That disdainful gaze was obvious to Fane even despite the distance. Logically speaking, Rudeus should have been happy that someone wanted to participate.After all, he had been shouting at everyone for so long, but no one had been willing to volunteer. Aaron's actions could be counted as breaking through the silence. At the very least, they would not be laughed at by White Marsh Continent's alchemists for not having enough people.Aaron had clearly felt Rudeus' disgust and mockery as well. It caused Aaron to feel both frustrated and confused. It was as if he had been wrong to do what he did.Rudeus snorted, "With someone like you?" Those words definitely stunned Aaron. What did Rudeus mean by that? At that moment, the alchemists all looked at Aaron as well.They had looks of mockery on their faces as well. Aaron's lips twitched as he said, "Didn't you say that everyone could take part? Since no one's taking part, can't I?"Fane felt like Aaron was being very reasonable. Both Fan