Pillar of Yita

Neither of them had expected that, after leaving Fenris, they would actually encounter the high-ranking members of the Rain Listener Guild here—

And the Bishop, after looking at the Magic Guided Conductor’s badge, seemed to be in a difficult position. He was not a Priest for Milaila, Marlan, and Ouli and had no time to concern himself with these misguided individuals. Angina, as the God of Knowledge, adhered to neutrality, and his believers mostly pursued knowledge and the truth with single-minded devotion.

However, since the incident had occurred within the Holy Sanctuary, he indeed could not shirk responsibility. So, in the end, the Bishop could only agree to the request, temporarily detaining these cultists until the Kingdom Knights and representatives from Stargate Port came to take charge—

It was only then that the Magic Guided Conductor turned back to nod at Fang Hong, ”That was a splendid move.”

But it seemed he had no further words to say, and then he turned and left—his mission had been the capture of this person, and beyond that, nothing concerned him. This was typical of the Invokers.

Meanwhile, Fang Hong had also received a notification, a system alert that he had gained several thousand Cognitive Experience points. Only after a moment of surprise did he realize that the Magic Guided Conductor had shared a portion of the quest reward with him.

Although it was not much, he hadn’t actually helped all that much. The other’s choice to do this was an acknowledgement of his performance.

However, as Fang Hong watched the Iron Golem’s retreating figure rumble away, there was no joy in his heart, but rather a sense of wistfulness. To the past him, those such as Qin Zhi, or this Magic Guided Conductor, were merely potential reserve members of first-world guilds.

They had the potential to go to the second world, which was why they were reserves. Otherwise, no matter how talented, it was all in vain. People often buzzed with excitement about newcomers, and in online communities, there was no lack of speculation about which individuals would eventually go to the second world and become top-tier competitors.

But in truth, Fang Hong understood that entering the second world was just the beginning of these people’s careers. There, they’d face competition from truly top-notch geniuses, either fading into obscurity or rising to join the first-rate ranks, or even becoming those rare, legendary Chosen—turning into legends.

It was only when he truly arrived in this world that he realized the vast difference between being a bystander and being a participant. The reserve members he once saw were actually the targets he needed to chase after in the first world.

It was at that moment that Fang Hong felt someone gently grasp his hand from behind.

He turned around somewhat surprised and saw Hilveld with a smile in her eyes. Fang Hong understood Miss Ship’s Officer’s intention, but he shook his head gently—he didn’t need consolation.

He wasn’t discouraged at all, but rather filled with fighting spirit.

Because he knew that one day he too would reach such heights, and perhaps even higher. After all, his aim was to equal those whom he had once idolized, the IDs like King of Grey, Nether, and Loofah.

When that day came, he would embark on his journey in the second world, maybe even a legend—

And within the grand hall.

The others appeared not to have recovered from the excitement of the previous Combat. Such thrilling battles were not a common sight in the first world, and only the elder team leader seemed to realize something and started walking towards him.

Fang Hong’s performance had also caught this person’s eye. Though still far from matching that other, how many Magic Guided Conductors like Fang Hong were there in Eteliria? The manipulation of the Flexible Constructs he demonstrated was already far beyond ordinary.

He wanted to talk to this young man, to see if he could also recruit him into the Guild.

But Fang Hong had no intention of staying to bask in self-admiration. He simply waved to Hilveld and without further delay, after packing up his Construct, left the Holy Sanctuary through the crowd.

The guild leader parted the crowd, looking around, only to realize that Fang Hong had already vanished from sight.

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