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nAccording to Micky this time's challenge was not an ordinary one and its importance was far more than any war challenges that have been happening for the past millennium.

nMicky didn't have much information himself as much of the information had been sealed by the Empire, this had something to do with some kind of rivalries inside the Royal family.

nBut one thing was known publicly that the prices for the winners of the war challenge and Dual challenge were much more generous than anything that had been offered in the previous millennium.

nThe Rebel forces and their allies were from a distant corner of the Taraveda star system which were nothing when considering the other regions, So information related to the Empire and the Royal family only spread very sparsely.

nIt wasn't long before Dror and the rest left the small lodge after concluding their meeting.

nThe whole meeting got Dror to think and ponder on all kinds of things that were discussed during the meeting.

nBut what was worrying him most was the messy haired man and his companion that had joined the Lomba family forces.

nEven his allies had no knowledge regarding this messy haired man that had appeared out of nowhere.

nWhile returning back Dror and the rest also went for a sightseeing, Even though Dror was pondering over all kinds of problems, he didn't want to miss the chance of exploring this very advanced and modern planet along with its culture , technology and all other wonders.

nThe streets and the buildings in each and every place were clean and merged perfectly with the surroundings, as if the whole city was a one big architecture of its own.

nOne thing that Dror did notice was that there were very few robots and androids used here, most of the work was taken on by humans unlike in Ayangdad, where one would find small cleaning robots or other task specific robots in every nook and corner.

nXeander acted as the guide while leading Dror , Somachi and Chaow through different streets and markets of the planet.

nBut as they were passing through an ancient looking building there was a reaction from Dror's space ring. It was very faint but Dror could detect it.

nIt was coming from the hide that he had found inside the space ring while still being inside the Red and Black smoke.

nDror was really curious and cautious at the same time.

nHe sent a spiritual message to Nympho who was still in her beauty sleep inside Dror's dantain.

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"Nympho wake up, something urgent has come up…

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nThe sleepy replay came.

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" yawn… 100 low grade crystals..

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nDror could only begrudgingly agree.

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" Now come out as invisible and take my space ring, the ancient spirit beast hide in it is reacting to something… take the space ring into your personal space, I need to check out what It is reacting to … I think it will not react if it is inside your personal space…

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nwith another yawn still lingering in Dror's mind the space ring disappeared from his finger.

nThe personal space was much more secure and private than any space ring and the limited personal space was completely under the control of the owner, no other powerful entity can even peek into it, unless someone was a saint or had similar powers.

nAs the space ring disappeared the reaction from the monster hide also disappeared.

nDror looked at the ancient looking building and studied what was written on the entrance.

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" Welcome to the Ancient Treasure Trove

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nDror asked Xeander who was nearby

" Xeander what is that building..

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nXeander looked at the grand ancient looking building that had taken up a large area of the surrounding area, he was surprised a little but replied after pondering a little

" Ha… The Ancient Treasure Trove… I have heard that it's an organization that is spread throughout the star system and beyond… They mainly deal with antiquities, selling , buying and auctioning… no one dares to mess with them, I have heard that even the empire treats them with respect and does not interfere in their usual business, as long as they keep to the rules…. But it is clearly a place for the rich and powerful, ordinary warrior's like us can only watch from outside… Even the entry to the place requires a special token that is only spread in very few numbers every year.. I have heard that even a temporary entry token goes for 10000 high level crystals… I know that you are interested in ancient language and cultures, but trust me even if you manage to get one of those entry level tickets it will be impossible to buy anything from the inside, even the cheapest thing might cost hundreds of thousands of high level crystals... it won't be worthwhile to take 10000 high level crystals to take a look at those antiquities...

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nDror could only sigh, while both Somachi and Chaow almost had their eyes popped out after listening to the numbers.. even 100 mid grade crystals would be enough for them to live a happy life for 1 or 2 years without any care.

nTo spend 10, 000 high level crystals for just an entry pass was too extravagant.

nThey unconsciously took two steps to the side as if maintaining further distance from the ancient building.

nDror looked at the building once more before giving up the idea to look into this matter for now, he knew the chances of successfully sneaking into such a building was close to zero as the security measures of such building would easily detect any kind of intrusion, even the Evil sword was weary about the formation that was placed around the grand ancient building.

nNo guards were patrolling the area outside of the ancient building and the whole area looked completely peaceful, only someone with a very keen sense of danger could perceive the imminent danger that lurked around this area, from this it could easily be determined how well protected and high level the formation.

nSo he gave up the idea of satisfying his curiosity for now and more than that he had more important things on his hand that needed his full attention.

nXeander further led the rest of them to the market place where they could get certain supplies for the challenge.

nEven though supplies would be provided at the challenge every challenger would carry their own supply, particularly certain things that would be useful during the challenge like red grass pills which would act like dry ration and energy restoration potion., but also contained many other qualities that were much better than ordinary energy restoration pills.

nXeander was knowledgeable about all the details so Dror and the rest only had to follow him around.

nSoon they were before the shop Niel Merchants , a many storied building stood before them. Xenader had been to this shop before and was very familiar with the way they conducted business.

nThe first floor was more expansive and luxurious than what appeared from outside, while Dror and the rest were still curiously looking around at all kinds of products that were displayed.

nThe other customers looked at them with disdain, some even slowly muttered

" Where did these country bumpkins come from..

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nChaow and Somachi had a little ugly expression on their face after listening to the comments but they controlled it immediately.

nDror had a special kind of skin so he didn't care about anything went on curiously observing everything as if he was deaf to all mockings, he knew better than to get angry at dumb asses who were full of just themselves.

nXeander also didn't mind anything and after being with Dror for some time he was also developing this special kind of skin that was thicker than normal.

nIn fact every one who has been with Dror, even his entire company knew a little about developing this special skin.

nSuddenly a mocking laughter interrupted the whole atmosphere.

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" Ha ha… so it is the hilly billies from Ayangdad… no wonder people are sneering and mocking…

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nDror turned to look at the new clown who was mocking them loudly, but before he turned around he could feel slight killing intent from besides him.

nDror instantly understood the person who leaked the killing intent was Xeander who had always been calm, Even though he was still maintaining a peaceful appearance, Dror could tell that be was clearly hiding his hatred and anger.

nDror scrutinized the new face keenly again, It was an young man with a sinister smile.

nThe young man was followed by two muscular body guards in full body armor, the three people where in true warrior realm, both the body guards were at the peak and the young man was half a step into the supreme warrior level,

nThe young man had red spiky hair and an arrogant smile lingered on his curved up lip.

nDror could also see that the armor worn by the body guards and the casual green dress of the young man was high grade artifacts.

nDror also noticed that Xeander has calmed down and controlled his emotion, so he asked him.

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