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832 - Behind the Doors

Keeping his promise, Kalron wasted no time and got straight to the point.

“I know everyone here is fully aware that we’re essentially getting mana stones for next to nothing, and I doubt any of us want that to change. However, we all understand this situation won’t last. Once the empire begins its initial integrat...

831 - Kalron Taking Action

Once all the representatives had entered their offered goods for exchange into the hologram, the room fell silent once again. The atmosphere was thick with anticipation as everyone awaited Lanesra’s cue to proceed. At this moment, she effectively presided over the meeting, given that the Terran Empire was the sole supplier ...

830 - Buying Mana Stones for Pennies

“Now that I’ve delivered the emperor’s decision, we can move on to the barter trade of mana stones. Once that is settled, we’ll address other matters,” Lanesra said.

Immediately, holographic displays appeared in front of each Astral Conclave representative. Each display was visible only to the individual it wa...

829 - Disrespect

[AN: I'm currently in my first-semester final exams. I'll do my best to maintain daily uploads, but if I'm unable to, I will catch up on any missed chapters once I'm done with the exams.]

After a brief exchange, a meeting time was scheduled for a few hours later. Once everyone agreed, an i...

828 - The Second Arrival

Time, like a stone rolling down from the top of a mountain, moved forward relentlessly, indifferent to its surroundings. Before long, the six-month period they had set for the first official barter trade exchange was nearing its end, with only a short time remaining before the exact agreed-upon moment arrived.

On the ou...

827 - The Contemplative Seraphina.

For the next five months of VR time, Aron dedicated himself to an intensive cycle of designing, building, and testing the tower. Each iteration was subjected to rigorous scrutiny, with problems identified and resolved as they arose. He continually adjusted the testing environments, introduced unforeseen challenges, and attemp...

826 - A leap

It didn’t take Aron long to finish assimilating the new knowledge he had purchased from the system shop. However, the cost had been steep—nearly twenty-five percent of the SP he had painstakingly hoarded for over a decade had suddenly vanished. Yet his expression remained calm and composed. He had always known the SP exis...

825 - A Discovery

After sifting through the mountain of data available to him, Aron took a break to rest and spend time with his family. This time away from his lab allowed him to solidify his thoughts and carefully plan his next course of action. Once he felt mentally refreshed and confident in his approach, he returned to his lab, ready to r...

824 - Rick Ashley

“Arghhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!” a piercing scream echoed throughout the room as a man thrashed violently, his face contorted in agony. Desperation filled his movements as he slammed his head against the nearest solid surface, desperate for even a fraction of relief from the searing pain coursing through his body.

His ha...

823 - Presentation

Inside one of the meeting rooms in a building belonging to the Ministry of the Exterior, a presentation was underway, with a few individuals attentively listening to the speaker.

"Taking into account all the reasons stated above, I propose the creation of a space station to serve as a trade hub due to the restricted and...

822 - John

“They plan, we plan, and the best planner wins,” John muttered as he sat in his office, going through the large amount of information prepared for him. His focus remained steady as he reviewed each piece, carefully deciding the direction to move forward.

One of the documents contained all the information gathered fr...

821 - Henry Michael

“Are you sure about that?” a youthful-looking individual asked his friend with a concerned tone.

“Yeah, I can’t join you on this tour because of the resources needed to accommodate my existence there,” Henry replied, his gaze fixed on the screen in front of them. The screen displayed an announcement for an upc...

820 - Research

Aron sat cross-legged with his eyes closed, appearing to be in a state of silent meditation. He wasn’t alone, as several clones of various individuals surrounded him, each adopting the same posture and engaging in the same activity as he was.

To an ordinary observer, it might seem as though they were all meditating. H...

819 - Back to Researching

One month later.

Aron, having finally returned from his vacation, stood in the elevator of the CUBE, which still served as the temporary imperial palace. Without needing to press any buttons, the doors closed smoothly, and the elevator began its descent. Its destination was the lowest floor, where his personal lab was l...

818 - Medals

The Imperial fleets, mobilized and on high alert, remained completely still for hours even after the new allies had departed. This inaction spoke volumes about the empire’s deep-seated mistrust of newcomers. Every movement, energy fluctuation, and spatial distortion within their monitored zones was being meticulously scruti...

817 - Leaving

A week later, the nanomachines had finally spread to all the Xor’Vak in Seraphina’s faction. They were gathered in a massive meeting room, with Seraphina seated at the head, addressing every member who was present and listening intently to her instructions.

“Yes, Princess,” they answered in unison as the meeting...

816 - Cultural Gap

Seraphina gave Aron a puzzled look after hearing his firm declaration about remaining with one wife. After a moment of hesitation, she asked, “Do you have many offspring, my lord?”

Aron, caught off guard by the sudden shift in the conversation, replied, “No, I don’t have any. Why?” His curiosity was piqued, an...

815 - "Do you want to get me killed in my sleep?"

Seraphina remained in that stunned position for a brief moment before a realization dawned upon her. Without hesitation, she dropped to her knees and said, “I thank the Lord for his generosity and promise not to let you down.” Her voice was filled with gratitude, fully aware of the immense expense tied to the resources sh...

814 - ".....there is no such thing as changing factions."

Upon hearing the question, she looked at Aron as though wondering why he would even ask something so obvious. However, the expression lasted only a moment before she remembered that Aron was not from her civilization and likely lacked enough understanding of the Xor’Vaks to know there was no need to pose such a question. 2024-12-21 00:03:32 +0000 UTC View Post

813 - “I greet my lord, the Emperor....."

With Nova’s assistance in guiding Seraphina toward the “right” path and by setting the simulation she was in to maximum time acceleration, it only took a few hours in real time for her to come to terms with everything. In the accelerated VR, however, those hours felt like months, giving her ample time to process and ref...

812 - Aftermath

If someone were to enter the simulation, they might assume a battle between two warships had occurred, judging by the extensive damage visible across the landscape. The ground was riddled with craters, some filled with water and others with lava. The vegetation that once thrived there was now entirely gone—either obliterate...

811 - Technically.

“They really are cunning individuals,” Aron said, a laugh escaping him as he observed the data in front of him. Amusement danced in his eyes, though it was tinged with a hint of disbelief. “I wouldn’t have thought to take it this far, but they’re really pushing the boundaries of what they can get away with under the...

810 - Felix and Sarah

“What’s on your mind?” Sarah asked as she emerged from the bedroom and noticed Felix sitting on the living room sofa, staring into space. Finally catching his attention, she settled next to him, her tone gentle but curious.

They had followed in Aron's footsteps, marrying just a few years into their relationship, d...

809 - Meeting III

"The next topic for discussion," the AI referee announced, her voice calm and deliberate, "is the establishment of a communication framework to seamlessly connect both sides. This will ensure the smooth execution of official duties, facilitate business transactions, and promote the exchange and integration of cultures."

808 - Meeting II

Once the first handover process was concluded, the AI referee materialized a holographic screen at the center of the room. The screen flickered to life, displaying footage of Aron in the midst of his negotiation with Liasas. Without preamble, the recording began to play.

“...is to remain outside the Conclave as indepe...

807 - Meeting I

Aron, now aboard his mothership stationed at the third layer of defense, resumed his work after using the brief journey from the Colosseum to his current location to rest. Though the battle was over, his vigilance remained unwavering, mirroring the military's continued state of heightened readiness. However, this was only par...

806 - A well Oiled Machine

Following the triumphant conclusion of their first official war against interstellar civilizations, the imperial government declared a one-week holiday across the empire to mark the historic victory. To further enhance the celebratory atmosphere, the imperial family announced a fifty-percent discount on selected essential pro...

805 - Conversation V

Seraphina's lips curved into a wide, triumphant smile, one she made no effort to conceal. She had finally gotten what she wanted—a chance at regaining her freedom.

“You’re finally speaking my language,” she said, her voice carrying a note of satisfaction as she accepted his challenge without hesitation, not even...

804 - Conversation IV

Seraphina, who was on the verge of lashing out, restrained herself, her sharp gaze fixed on Aron. His blasphemous words—spoken without hesitation—were an affront to her, a princess of the very civilization he spoke of conquering.

Despite her exile by the Grand Xor’Vak, her loyalty to her civilization had not dimin...

803 - Conversation III

As Seraphina's gaze remained fixed on the ever-shrinking cube of spatial energy enclosing her, her mind raced to find a way out. Each potential solution she considered was swiftly dismissed, as the very nature of the spatial mana neutralized most forms of intervention. Any attack powerful enough to breach the shield would ine...