Chapter 155: Chapter 155: Upheaval in The Crimson See!
With the barrier shattered, the only obstacle blocking his departure had also vanished.
Immediately afterward, he requested a flying beast from Orion Winslow.
Although a Commander Level individual already possesses the ability to fly, the sea separates The Council and Draconia, making the distance not insignificant.
Therefore, to reach the location of The Council, one must rely on this world’s unique mode of transportation—a flying beast.
A day later.
The silhouette of the capital of The Council finally appeared on the horizon.
To Aster Grant’s surprise, a grand welcoming formation was already lined up outside the city gate.
Two rows of Commander Level Beast Tamers stood solemnly on both sides, and standing in the center was Veronica Vero in a dark green evening gown.
This is just too...
Aster’s lips twitched slightly.
He expected Veronica to greet him, but he didn’t anticipate such a grandiose noble-style display.
As the flying beast slowly descended, Veronica was already elegantly approaching, holding her skirt.
At this moment, Veronica was entirely in the demeanor of a noble lady.
But she was always a noble lady!
A genuine noble lady!
As the daughter of The Council’s head, her status was unmatched in The Council.
"Give me your hand."
Before Aster could react, Veronica had already naturally linked arms with him.
???
Aster instinctively wanted to pull away.
But then he heard Veronica’s teeth-gritting whisper threatening:
"If you dare pull away, you’re dead!"
This familiar tone immediately put Aster at ease.
This was the Veronica he knew.
Her dignified appearance earlier truly made him uncomfortable.
"Why such a grand display?" Aster asked in a low voice, "I’m just here to fetch some materials."
Veronica maintained her perfect smile, but her lips barely moved as she quietly replied:
"You think I enjoy this charade? The old man insisted on meeting you, I was forced into this too!"
Hearing the term "old man", Aster immediately understood...
Cavan Vero wanted to meet him!
But upon further reflection, it made perfect sense.
After all, the first Divine Pattern of the Human Race was in his hands, and now that he was on The Council’s territory, how could Cavan Vero not meet him?!
With this clarity, Aster felt much more at ease.
Amidst the crowd, Veronica led him into a resplendent banquet hall.
As the grand doors slowly closed, Aster surveyed the opulent banquet hall.
Fourteen gilded long tables were arranged in a circular pattern.
The twelve Monarch Level powerhouses of The Council were all present.
They were all the Monarch Level powerhouses of The Council!
The elder in the center who bore a slight resemblance to Veronica should be The Council’s head, Cavan Vero.
He was also a Monarch Peak powerhouse in the council, on par with Zane Drake in terms of strength.
The two vacant seats left beside Cavan Vero were obviously reserved for him and Veronica.
At this moment, an attendant respectfully guided him and Veronica to the seats next to Cavan Vero.
Once the two were seated, Cavan Vero was the first to break the silence:
"Young friend Aster, you are indeed young and promising! So young yet already a Commander Level Beast Tamer."
Cavan Vero’s words were not mere flattery but genuine praise.
From Veronica, he learned of Aster’s formidable strength; even at Extraordinary Peak, he already possessed Commander Level combat power.
Now reaching Commander Level, his strength would only be more terrifying!
Other Monarch Level individuals present also chimed in with praise.
Aster was not very adept at handling such situations, so he could only awkwardly nod to acknowledge the praise.
Noticing his discomfort, Cavan Vero shifted the topic:
"The front line is temporarily stable; the Demon Clan has retreated!"
"Though Baelgard is completely fallen, nothing happened in Draconia!"
Hearing the last sentence, Aster breathed a sigh of relief.
He worried about the people of Draconia, but knowing they were safe eased his mind.
At this moment, Cavan Vero’s gaze deepened, fixing on the Divine Pattern on Aster’s forehead:
"But... does this Divine Pattern really allow us to break through to Totem Level?"
Cavan finally voiced his most pressing concern.
But this question left Aster momentarily speechless.
Currently, he found the Divine Pattern’s function quite limited—
Aside from the ability to perceive parts of Azurea and control Spiritual Energy, there seemed to be no special effect.
As for helping a Monarch Peak break through to Totem Level?
He knew nothing about that.
And from the information he gathered from Vera during this time,
The Divine Pattern seemed more like the condensation of a race’s destiny.
The Demon Clan’s snatching of the Divine Pattern was essentially plundering the race’s destiny.
Races that lost their Divine Pattern would often decline rapidly and perish shortly thereafter.
He speculated that to truly understand the Divine Pattern’s use...
Perhaps he would have to reach Totem Level to fully comprehend it.
At this moment, Cavan Vero also gleaned the answer from Aster’s expression.
He sighed gently.
The history of the Human Race in the Alternate Space was too short.
He, Zane Drake, and the Queen of The Holy See had only recently reached Monarch Peak.
Thanks to the revelation from the World Tree, they learned that only when the Human Race obtained the Divine Pattern would they have the chance to step into Totem Level!
But Cavan Vero’s next question made Aster even more uneasy.
Cavan actually began inquiring about his personal relationships, even indirectly probing whether he had a girl he fancied.
Just as the awkwardness was about to reach its peak, the excruciating banquet finally concluded.
It was still Veronica who escorted him out.
Upon leaving, Veronica slipped an object into his hand.
[Cold Marrow]
[Function: Enhances the talent of the Ebon-Frost Ice Phoenix]
Aster was about to express his gratitude but was interrupted by Veronica waving her hand:
"Spare me the pleasantries!"
"This thing isn’t that important!"
But then she paused, and her tone suddenly turned serious:
"There’s been a change in The Crimson See recently; our connections have completely severed. If you’re going there... be careful."
Receiving Veronica’s kind reminder, Aster nodded, indicating his understanding.
When Veronica turned to leave, she suddenly stopped:
"By the way, there’s something the old man didn’t have the courage to ask."
"Aster, in the future, if The Council faces difficulties, we hope you can lend a hand. As for the reward..."
Even someone like Veronica displayed rare embarrassment at this moment.
That shameless old man!
After cursing inwardly, she finally turned to Aster, albeit with a gaze tinged with evasion.
She took a deep breath to maintain a calm tone.
"As for the reward... it definitely won’t disappoint you!"
Hearing this, Aster nodded, signaling his agreement.
He knew Cavan valued his potential, which was why he made such a request.
But his impression of The Council was positive, and even if Veronica hadn’t mentioned it today...
In the future, if The Council encountered difficulties, he certainly wouldn’t stand by and do nothing!
Afterward, he bid farewell to Veronica and prepared to set off for The Crimson See.
Only, he made a slight change to his route.
Originally, he planned to travel to the Alternate Space via The Crimson See’s Void Gate, but now that changes had occurred in The Crimson See...
He chose instead to enter the Alternate Space through The Council’s Spatial Gate!
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