Strings Of Domination - Chapter 90

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The whole place fell into complete silence as neither of the three thought Elfred would show such a sincere apology just because he overreacted things a little.

But alas, Nash didn’t feel uncomfortable at all and just continued to stare at Elfred coldly without uttering a single word. Elfred seeing this could only show a bittersweet smile and took out a yellow medal which he silently handed over to Miles.

“Now that you all have done the test, with better results than I have initially thought, you are free to go and see out lies behind those gates. I recommend you to check only the last one you can enter as the higher gate you go into the better items you can find. Of course, if you are short in money then it’s better if you only enter the first three gates.”

Upon hearing Elfred’s words Nash nodded and looked at Amy and Miles while also taking out several small pouches from the inside of his robe.

“We can only use this much. Although I have never seen how much Jade Crystals are needed for different Classes of Domination Arts, with this much we should be able to buy two or three decent ones.” Nash said in a lowered voice as he counted the crystals.

“And what about the food and drink we need after this? If we spend all our currency here we will have nothing left, right?” Amy asked, not really happy with Nash’s idea of spending all of their crystals on Domination Arts.

Yes, techniques and skills were essential for ones’ survival inside and outside the battlefield but were they really worth it if you starve to death in exchange? Was the ability to summon elements or having powerful physic just to die from starvation at the end of the day really worth it? Not really, right?

Miles felt the same way but in contrast to Amy who gave voice to her thoughts, he just remained silent, only his eyes showing his true feelings; he too felt it was not a wise choice to spend all their crystals on techniques just to get stronger a tiny bit.

Nash saw the doubt, worry, and slight anger in the faces of the two and also on their Indicator and couldn’t help but let out a small chuckle. Did they really think he was that foolish and rash in doing things that could lead them all into dire situations, maybe into death too from where there was no turning back?

It hurt him a little but at the same time made him feel at ease. This just showed how his friends were not completely dependent on him and if somehow he made a mistake in the future that could direct them into danger they will definitely make sure to stop him or at least warn him beforehand.

“Don’t worry, we still have about twice as much as this here. It’s only about 30% of our total wealth.” Nash said with a calm smile even though his mask was hiding his facial features.

“Oh… That changes a lot of things then.” Amy nodded, now completely eager to buy a Domination Art. Her attitude changed a complete one hundred and eighty degrees in a mere instant!

Miles, on the other hand just sighed with relief, seemingly feeling happy that he didn’t have to fear starvation happening with him again. Ever since he began to eat properly thanks to Nash, he never wished to experience what he felt during his years on Planet Nelea ever again!

The feeling and sensation of his body getting eaten by itself from the inside with torture-like slowness was something Miles would not wish not even to his worst enemies no matter how much he hated or despised them.

“Here. Each of us will have a fair share and will have the same amount to spend. Make sure you use them with consideration.” Nash then handed one pouch to each and after saying a few more things walked toward the last gate on the right.

Miles followed Nash closely too as he was able to enter the last gate just like him while Amy could only sigh and walk to the one next to theirs.

However, just as the three were about to enter, suddenly several figures appeared inside the huge hall, ones that Nash and the other two immidieatly recognized. They were the ones that were on Planet Nelea- Flake and Zoar!

“Just ignore them. We have masks they can’t recognize us.” Nash said in a low voice to Miles and gestured at Amy to act calmly and proceed to enter the gate.

The two nodded and without saying anything all three of them entered their respected gates, vanishing into thin air with a flash of white light.

“Seniors! It is my pleasure to see your greatnesses here again! How can I help you?” Elfred showed a warm smile upon seeing Flake’s and Zoar’s figure, but to his great surprise, they seemed to ignore him. Instead, both of them stared in the direction where Nash, Miles, and Amy has vanished.

“Who were they?” once before the desk, Flake asked calmly with his gaze never leaving the tenth gate on the right side.

“Lord Flake… They are newcomers and just finished taking the test. And what can I say, they are true monsters!” Elfred caressed his beard with a gentle laugh and narrated the events that just happened.

“Don’t shit with me! Each of them had above 20 scores and two of them even almost had a perfect one?” Zoar narrowed his eyes, not accepting the truth.

One had to know that his score was 24, meaning even the weakest member out of the three had a better score than him despite his already being spectacular! For someone like Zoar whose pride as a Silver Dragon was rather high, this was rather humiliating!

“25, 27, and 29? Are you sure your device worked properly when you took the test?” Flake raised a brow, skeptical if the results were valid or not.

“If you don’t believe in my words, just try and see it for yourself.” Elfred said calmly and took out the cube while saying, “I let the both of you do the test again. If you get a lower or higher score than your previous one, which is impossible, I will give you any item from the tenth gate for free!”

The words of Elfred shocked the two greatly before a smile formed on their faces. How could they miss such a great opportunity? Any item behind the tenth gate was priceless and only top-notch grades and classes were found there!

To hear they had a chance to obtain one from there for free was akin to seeing millions of Ancient Jade Crystals fall from the sky! Only a fool would not pounce on such an opportunity!

“Haha, I like your boldness. Hope you are a man of your words!” Zoar laughed and extended his hand to place it atop the cube.

Whoosh!

The cube lit up and three numbers appeared on the cube’s surface. However, the very moment it did Zoar’s joyful expression froze and his complexion turned ugly.

“A score of twenty-four. I told you.” Elfred showed a mocking smile and glanced at Flake, “Lord Flake? Wish to give it a try?”

Flake remained silent and placed his hand atop the cube, causing it to light up and show three digits.

“Twenty-six. It is the same too.” Elfred nodded as he felt rather satisfied and once he put the device, asked, “So, will you believe me now?”

The two Warmaster Rank existence remained silent and exchanged looks with each other. Although they could hardly accept the fact that there were others with a better score than them, what they have just seen now was the undeniable truth.

“What race are they hailing from?” after a moment of silence Flake decided to ask, feeling his curiosity to pique.

The ears of Zoar too perked up to hear better even though his facial expression was indifferent, even showing slight indifference as if he didn’t care.

“What race they hail from?” Elfred repeated the question before sighing helplessly and shaking his head, “I am sorry to disappoint you, but I have no clue. Their faces were covered with hoodies and masks while their bodies give away no hint at all.”

“Then what about their names? Did you ask them?”

“I only know the name of the one with the second-best score. He said his name was Emerald, but suspecting from his voice he was a male. But it can also be that he used some voice-changing technique to disguise his gender, who knows.” Elfred shrugged casually.

Flake fell into silence when he heard Elfred’s words and after pondering for a while nodded and said, “I see, thank you.”

“Lord Flake, I was just doing what I need to.” Elfred smiled and asked, “Anyway, do you need help in anything else? Do you want to buy something?”

“Yeah, we came to buy a few materials that can be only found here, but it seems we need to wait with that for the time being.”

“Will Lord Flake wait for those three to leave?” Elfred seemed to understand Flake’s thoughts and said, “Then I shall wait patiently too. If you need anything until then I will be here.”

“Thank you.” Flake nodded with a rather handsome smile and walked toward the tenth gate with Zoar following him silently.

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