Chapter 172 - 139: Additional Bounty, First Turn World Slaughter Order!

Chapter 172: Chapter 139: Additional Bounty, First Turn World Slaughter Order!

Inside a grand hall sat a group of powerful figures, their auras imposing. With solemn expressions, they remained as motionless as stone statues, sitting in absolute silence as if waiting for something.

Just as the atmosphere in the hall grew increasingly oppressive, the doors were violently pushed open.

"Hall Master!" a figure yelled, striding into the hall with an extremely grim expression. "We’ve got the information!"

The gazes of all the powerful figures simultaneously fell upon him. The suffocating pressure made his face turn slightly pale.

"Speak," the leading old man said, keeping his tone steady. He was like a seasoned helmsman steering a ship through stormy seas, always keeping the vessel perfectly stable.

"The [Giant Demon Valley] Dungeon has been confirmed as cleared ahead of schedule," the man said loudly, taking a deep breath. "We communicated with the participating players through the Gathering and Dispersal Dungeon and confirmed that they hadn’t seen Tagel and the others since the second day."

The atmosphere in the hall became even more stagnant, like the final silence before a torrential storm. The pressure caused the man’s face to grow paler, his body trembling slightly.

After a long silence, the old man slowly spoke. "Leave."

As if granted a royal pardon, the man hastily fled the suffocating hall.

Once only the higher-ups remained, one of them coldly snorted. "It seems Mith was right. That little brat named Yu Zhun really killed Tagel!"

"Why wasn’t he given medals so he could prepare a [Life Substitution Stone] for himself in advance?" another higher-up asked in a tone of deep regret.

"It was Tagel who didn’t want it," the old man at the head of the table said, emphasizing every word. "He said he was already endlessly grateful for the Equipment provided by the Divine Hall, and he wanted to rely on his own efforts for the rest.

"As far as I know, after he cleared the 4A Dungeon last time, he had actually earned enough of the 180 medals needed for a [Life Substitution Stone], but...

"After learning of Belorn’s death, he used all his medals to redeem a Privilege Activation Card for Belorn’s younger brother..."

As his voice faded, the atmosphere in the hall grew increasingly heavy.

He had been a good kid. Loyal, righteous, and always eager to repay a kindness. Many of the powerful figures present had deeply admired him.

But now, all of that meant nothing. Following the loss of their sharpest spear, their sturdiest shield had also fallen. The highly anticipated [Contradictory Gemini] had been completely wiped out.

How could a player with an SSS-rank talent just die so inexplicably? Dying in an unremarkable Permanent Dungeon? They absolutely could not let this go!

"Mith has already initiated a bounty on that brat named Yu Zhun," a higher-up slowly said. "I request we add to the bounty."

"Calm down!" another higher-up shouted in a low voice. "Server 45239 has [Blood Rainbow], and we don’t have any proof."

"If we have no proof, then we will find it!" the former remained unmoved. "Request a God to rewind the Dungeon!"

As his low shout echoed, the hall fell into silence once more. A glint flickered in the eyes of many higher-ups.

Rewind the Dungeon? That was a good idea.

When Belorn had died previously, a few higher-ups had actually suggested rewinding the Dungeon. However... it was impossible. Belorn had died in the [Nether Abyss], and the [Nether Abyss] was a hidden Dungeon. Every hidden Dungeon had a tremendous origin. It wasn’t completely impossible to rewind, but the cost required would be a hundred times that of a Permanent Dungeon! Such a price was difficult for even them to bear.

But now, Tagel had died in a Permanent Dungeon. A promising talent with an SSS-rank talent was well worth the cost of a rewind!

Pairs of eyes turned toward the old man at the head of the hall. He slowly closed his eyes, opening them a moment later.

"Montpellier, I know you are watching. Come out."

As his words fell, a peerlessly handsome and elegant man appeared beside the old man and smiled faintly. "Please forgive my rudeness, but I sensed that you needed my help at this moment. So... I secretly came to take a look."

The old man glanced at him but did not reply.

[Divine Envoy of Inspiration] Montpellier was the Guardian God hired by Server 23993. However, unlike Blue Star, in this cooperative relationship, the world of Server 23993 held the initiative. Because they were stronger.

As the strongest person in the world, the old man had already reached Level 90 and was only one step away from becoming a God. The reason he hadn’t taken that step wasn’t because he wasn’t ready. It was because this world wasn’t ready yet.

Although he wasn’t a God yet, the old man did not fear Gods. Because, having reached his current stage, he already knew just how laughable the concept of a "God" truly was.

"Rewind the Level 40 Permanent Dungeon, [Giant Demon Valley], and extract all the footage of Tagel’s murder for me," the old man said calmly. "Name your price."

"Hmm..." Montpellier rubbed his chin in feigned difficulty. "Five hundred medals?"

"Three hundred, or I will go find another God."

"Sigh, it’s really not easy to make money." Montpellier let out a sigh. "Three hundred it is. Wait for me."

With that, he disappeared from the great hall.

A moment later, Montpellier returned, holding a crystal ball surging with light in his hand. His expression was somewhat strange, looking as though he was regretful, yet carrying a hint of anticipation.

"Oh my, this is truly the most unprofitable deal I’ve ever made." Montpellier handed the crystal ball to the old man. "Take a look."

The old man raised a hand and tapped it. The light within the crystal ball grew clearer and brighter, projecting scenes in mid-air so that everyone present could clearly see them.

The expressions of the higher-ups constantly shifted as the footage played.