Online Game: I Started with Max Charisma and Caught the Goddess's Eye-Chapter 364: The Salon Begins! Celebrities Gather! Get the Item Back!

That was what they said, but in the end, the people from Morning Star still got involved.

It wasn't to catch the intruder who had entered Dragon Gate Mountain last night, but mainly to prevent anyone from taking advantage of the situation to cause trouble and disrupt the order that had only just been stabilized.

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Interestingly, Zovland and his group from the Eastern Territory showed great enthusiasm for this matter. They even personally went to Dragon Gate Mountain to assist the Zenith people in investigating the incident.

Due to the special nature of Morning Star, although others didn't approve of these people's behavior, there was little they could say about it.

However, Luca had entered Dragon Gate Mountain without leaving a trace. The only two eyewitnesses, John and Doe, had been reduced to nothing but a pile of shattered flesh. So, after working tirelessly until nightfall, the major families and Zovland's group, who had been hoping to use this opportunity to build good relations with Zenith, hadn't uncovered any useful information.

Although it was frustrating, the matter had to be left unresolved. As the evening set in, Luca and the others returned to the hotel after a day of idling.

"The martial law will last for three days. During this time, we'll stay here and not worry about anything else," Drumph said after returning from the meeting, then quickly left again.

Those in high positions had their own frustrations. As the leader of Northern Territory Morning Star, even though Drumph didn't want to get involved in the Imperial Capital's mess, he still had to represent Northern Territory and make a show of it.

Quagmire and the others had no objections to this unexpected break. Donlow even suggested that they all go to a bar and relax, to which Fuzzsir wholeheartedly agreed.

Luca, however, declined, citing the need to take care of his family.

The others understood that he had come with his family and didn't press the matter further.

After seeing Quagmire and the others off.

Luca drove Susie, Donald, and the others to their residence in the secure zone.

This was part of the arrangement that Drumph had made for him, allowing him to rest easy about his family's safety.

However, after arriving in Imperial Capital, Luca realized that this place was even more dangerous than Celephais.

But the danger didn't come from monsters; it came from people.

So once things here were settled, he most likely wouldn't let Susie and the others stay.

Unless, before they left, he could provide them with a stable and secure guarantee.

After dropping them off at their residence in the secure zone, Luca found an alley, changed into a different outfit, put on a mask, and set off toward Dragon Gate Mountain once again.

Although what happened yesterday had occurred, Zenith's salon was unaffected and was still being held as scheduled.

This suited Luca just fine.

He was just as eager to see if he could find a way in Zenith's laboratory to help Sophia reconstruct her divine body.

The taxi sped along.

It wasn't long before he reached the base of Dragon Gate Mountain.

Compared to yesterday, it was obvious that the security around Dragon Gate Mountain had been significantly increased today. Not only were there members of the Imperial Capital Guard, but military personnel and players from various prominent families had also arrived.

As soon as Luca stepped out of the car, he immediately attracted the attention of many people.

A few members of the Guard walked over directly.

"Who are you? What brings you here?" one of them asked, his face full of suspicion, while the others drew their weapons.

It wasn't surprising that they acted this way. After all, who in their right mind would walk around wearing a giant Ultraman mask? He looked so mysterious it was as if he had written "I'm not a good person" on his face.

"I've been invited to the mountain for the salon. I mean no harm." Luca calmly pulled out the card that Sky James had given him from his jacket pocket and handed it over.

One of the guards took the silver metallic card from him, examined it carefully, then nodded slightly. "This is indeed an invitation card for the Dragon Gate Mountain salon."

The other guards' expressions softened a bit.

Anyone who could attend the Dragon Gate Mountain salon was either rich or powerful. Though this person seemed eccentric, the fact that he had a genuine invitation card meant he was no ordinary individual. It was understandable that he was wearing a mask.

The guard returned the card to Luca and said, "Do you need an escort up the mountain?"

Luca declined their offer.

They didn't insist, and with a wave, they allowed him to pass.

Zenith's people probably never imagined that…

The thief from last night would have the audacity to openly head to Dragon Gate Mountain today.

Luca walked along the familiar mountain path again.

Beneath his mask, he subtly observed his surroundings.

His mind was occupied with thoughts about how to safely get Leipoder out of that dungeon.

Given what happened last night, it was easy to guess that Zenith's people would be reinforcing the defenses around the underground laboratory.

It would certainly be much harder to infiltrate now.

"Hey, are you also heading to the summit for the salon?" As Luca was lost in thought, a young man's voice suddenly came from behind him.

Luca turned around and saw a few well-dressed individuals walking up the mountain.

They weren't wearing masks, and to his surprise, he recognized a few familiar faces. One of them was Zovland from the Eastern Territory, while beside him were the attractive Spritlane and Ziyomin. The three of them were following a group of distinguished young people, looking somewhat reserved, almost like attendants.

Luca immediately suspected their identities. They were probably young heirs from several prominent families in Imperial Capital, or else Zovland wouldn't be so eager to please them.

Seeing that Luca hadn't spoken, the young man who had spoken earlier stepped forward, smiling broadly. "I'm Doomer from the Mingwhel Family. Are you coming up the mountain with us?"

As the young man spoke, although he appeared refined, there was no hiding the arrogance in his eyes when he mentioned being from the Mingwhel Family.

"No, thank you," Luca responded indifferently, then turned and started walking toward the mountain without any intention of continuing the conversation.

Watching Luca's retreating figure, Zovland couldn't help but mutter in frustration, "This guy really is arrogant, he didn't even show the young master any respect."

Doomer's smile didn't fade in the slightest. He waved his hand dismissively, saying, "Don't mind it. Anyone who can attend the salon is someone of importance. A little arrogance is normal. Let's catch up with him."

Despite saying that, as he looked at Luca's figure ahead, a strange gleam flickered in Doomer's eyes, and his thoughts seemed to drift into uncertainty.

The evening breeze swept by, and it didn't take long for Luca to reach the ancient castle at the mountain summit.

The dim yellow light illuminated the castle. The gates were firmly closed, and the open space outside had already gathered a number of people. A quick glance revealed that they were all wealthy, distinguished, and carried an air of refinement.

Among them were many familiar faces, like Hummer Nan, the head of the James Family, and Glennmountain, the head of the Willow Family. There were also some top-tier tycoons who rarely appeared on TV, as well as other masked individuals like Luca.

Luca's arrival caught the attention of many people. However, after a brief glance, they quickly turned their attention elsewhere. There were many people here who didn't want to reveal their identities, so Luca didn't attract much more notice.

Luca didn't pay much attention to the people around him either.

He simply found a quiet corner where few were gathered and waited for the salon to begin.

About half an hour passed, and more people continued to arrive.

Soon, Doomer and his group showed up as well.

Luca did a quick mental count and estimated that there were at least two hundred people present.

This salon was really quite large. Would the ancient castle be able to hold everyone? Luca couldn't help but silently marvel.

Just then, the doors of the castle creaked open.

The magnificent hall beyond came into view.

Ric, dressed in a sharp suit and exuding a cold, dignified aura, stood at the entrance of the castle. He bowed slightly and said, "The time has come. Apologies for the wait. The Zenith Salon is now officially starting. Please follow me inside."

As Ric finished speaking, a long red carpet unfurled slowly from the castle doors.

A pair of well-dressed, graceful maids began to emerge one by one, and petals of flowers appeared out of thin air, falling like rain from the sky. Inside the castle, a soft violin melody filled the air, creating an enchanting atmosphere.

For many of the attendees, this wasn't their first salon, so they weren't particularly fazed by the spectacle.

Luca, along with the others, stepped onto the red carpet and entered the castle. Unlike last time, it was clear that the castle had been meticulously decorated. The once grand structure now appeared even more magnificent, dazzling with golden and radiant splendor, exuding unmatched luxury.

Following the crowd, Luca made his way to the main hall. Crystal chandeliers emitted a brilliant light, casting shimmering reflections across the room. The space was filled with an array of top-tier delicacies and wines, most of which Luca had never even seen before.

The guests gradually took their seats. The beautiful maids stood silently by, filling their glasses with wine. Ric, meanwhile, stood at the highest platform at the front of the hall. Behind him was a peculiar statue, similar to the one Luca had seen by the pool, but this one was much larger. The Primordial Crystals atop the statue had also multiplied, now totaling nine.

Luca's eyes widened. If he could take those Primordial Crystals, perhaps Sophia could reconstruct her divine body. However, he also knew that this was unrealistic. After what happened yesterday, it was clear that Zenith's people had undoubtedly strengthened their defenses. Trying to take those crystals would be as futile as chasing a dream.

At that moment, Ric, standing at the front, suddenly coughed.

Once the room had quieted down, he began to speak, "This salon is a bit different from the previous ones, and I'm sure you've noticed that."

"This time, the number of attendees is five times that of the last event."

There was no immediate response from the crowd; everyone quietly listened, though they all had a pretty good idea of the reason behind it.

Ric's sharp gaze swept over the room, and he continued, "I'm sure you've guessed it by now." His eyes glinted as he scanned the guests. "Yesterday, a thief infiltrated Dragon Gate Mountain at night and stole something from the laboratory."

"The reason this organization has invited all of you to the salon is simple: we want you to help us catch that bold thief and retrieve the stolen item!"