Chapter 1585: Chapter 1585

We walked through the golden halls, admiring the intricate decorations. Upon reaching a spacious area filled with numerous Players, we unexpectedly spotted the party we had encountered at the Golden Sakura. I had assumed they were coming from below.

"Welcome to the great hall! Over there is a large chamber. It leads to a door, and through that door, you will meet our King," Quick Hare announced. "His divine voice will assign your task."

"Hmm…" I nodded. "Very well. We are a party, so we'll proceed together."

"That's acceptable!" she replied with a nod. "Now, let's take a number and wait."

"A number…?" I asked, raising an eyebrow.

"Yes, as you can see, this place is crowded with people. To maintain order, we have Players take a number and wait until their turn," she explained.

"Okay then…" I said, glancing around.

Several areas were bustling with Players exchanging materials for System Points and purchasing items with them.

While Quick Hare secured a number for us, I approached one such area. A charming female Rat Zodiacron greeted me.

"Hello and welcome to the trading center! May I see your Player ID?" she asked.

"Player ID?" I replied. "How do I present it?"

"Simply think about it, and it should appear. Then allow me to view it," she instructed.

"Okay…?" I said, puzzled. "Hmm…"

A Player ID, unlike any I had seen materialized, floating in midair and displaying my basic information.

"Name Maria? World Origin… Yggdrasil? I see… Wait, Yggdrasil?! Wasn't that world sealed?" she exclaimed.

"We found a way out," I answered.

She continued reading, her eyes widening as she reviewed my race, level, and titles.

"Y-You're… incredibly strong…" she stammered. "Um, this is real, right?!"

"Yes," I confirmed. "Can you keep it confidential?"

"I… I must. That's the oath I swore as a Trading Center worker," she sighed. "Very well… what would you like to trade for System Points?"

"I have, like, a hundred tons of Diamonium," I said. "Can I transfer it to you?"

Her face registered shock, but I revealed a massive pile of Diamonium. The surrounding crowd gasped. Some Players attempted to pilfer pieces during the commotion, only to collide with a barrier and stumble back.

"S-So much?! How did you even…!" she gasped.

"That's a trade secret. Do you want it or not?" I asked.

"Yes! We desperately need Diamonium. It's one of the few resources that doesn't regenerate in our world, and our mines are nearly depleted. With it, we can enhance armor and weapons, granting them abilities and higher stats…!" she explained. "It's essential and commands a high price! This huge quantity… is this all you have?"

"No, it's about a quarter of my stock," I replied.

"O-Okay? We need to weigh it first!" she said. "Please follow me."

I followed her to a spacious area where workers were meticulously weighing materials and recording details in virtual ledgers.

The workers collaborated to weigh approximately half of my Diamonium reserves, calculating a total of 231 tons.

They offered me 1,200,000,000 System Points, a rate 20% higher than the tower's standard price.

Naturally, I accepted immediately.

[You have sold 231 tons of Diamonium to the Zodiacron Trading Center.]

[A total of 1,200,000,000 System Points have been deposited into your Status Account.]

"Nice! Thank you! This was easier than I expected," I said.

"No, thank you! You've saved our economy!" she replied.

To think that old Oni had hoarded such valuable crystals in his mountains without selling them… Well, they'll serve these people better, caught in their constant, relentless wars.

As I rejoined my family, I shared the good news, and they were thrilled.

"I didn't exchange everything, though. I kept half for us and as savings," I explained. "But with this, we have more than enough funds for a while."

"Oh wow! I had no idea you had so many Diamonium crystals…" Quick Hare said. "J-Just where did you get them?"

"A trade secret," I replied with a smile. "Can't tell you, girl."

"Oh…" she nodded. "Ah! Your number's almost up. Get ready!"

We waited only a minute before our turn arrived. Quick Hare led us through the corridor but remained outside the grand golden door as a brilliant light greeted us.

For a moment, it felt as though we had entered a divine realm. Not too shabby. Everything was white, and we could barely see, but the light gradually faded, revealing a throne where a colossal robot sat.

Standing at least fifty meters tall, with burly arms and legs covered in metallic scales, he wore a massive dragon-head helmet and had a long dragon tail made of mechanical parts, complemented by a beard of gray steel segments.

His large mechanical hand, adorned with dragon claw-like armor, gripped a massive golden sword embedded in the floor. His eyes glowed red as he gazed down at us.

His Aura surged, brimming with Divine Power.

He was immensely strong and intimidating!

So this was Drakogon, huh?

"Welcome, travelers. I am Drakogon, God King of Zodiacron, the cradle of our kind. You have come to complete a task and continue your journey, yes?" he said.

"That's right," I replied.

"Very well. I sense great power in you. You are not ordinary Players. For this reason, I will assign you a special task. Go to the frontlines and slay twenty Hive Drones, and you shall be permitted to advance further through the tower."

[You have received the {Floor 47 Trial: Help Defend the Frontlines}!]

[You have been tasked by Drakogon, the God King of Zodiacron, with defeating twenty powerful Hive Drones on the frontlines, where the war between the Zodiacrons and the Hive Insectoids persists to this day. Upon completion, you will receive permission to continue descending the Tower, along with rewards and System Points.]

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[Defeat twenty Hive Drones: 0/20]

Huh? That's it?! That doesn't even seem challenging. Nyx could handle that in, like… two or three minutes?

"Uh, thanks? Wait, can't you give us another task? Maybe, like, slaying the Queen. I'd like to try that."

"You dare defy the task I assigned? Was it too simple for you? Who do you think you are to dictate my commands? I am this world's God King. Obey my orders or depart," he thundered.

"Woah, did you get all upset because I suggested we could kill the Queen? I mean, we can handle the drones easily. That won't even take a minute," I said.

"What nonsense are you spouting?! Leave," he demanded.

"I don't want to believe it, but I'm starting to think there's a reason you want this war to persist, Drakogon," I said.

"What are you implying, you insolent insect? Another word from your mouth, and I will no longer tolerate your presence. I will exile you! Leave! Guards? Guards! Remove her!" he roared.

Suddenly, the floor trembled as dozens of massive Zodiacrons charged toward us, attempting to seize and eject us. However, they collided with my barrier, unable to reach us despite their efforts.

"Avoiding the question and reacting is quite suspicious, you know? But I'll leave, Drakogon, for now," I said. "I will meet that Queen, ask her some questions, and then kill her. And when that happens, I hope to see you smiling happily."

"As if you could ever slay that monster, you insolent little…!"