Reborn with Infinity Money System, I was Worshipped by All Universes!-Chapter 275 - 272-Commander Hoho!

At that moment, both Apollo and the Blackgold Sovereign simultaneously turned their gazes toward Nikola.

The two of them exchanged silent thoughts: "Young people... Once you ascend to the upper plane universe, you'll realize the true value of an Astral Phantasm Fruit. Who knows, you might be begging us for one then!"

"Grand Mentor, I almost forgot that you're all just mentees," Nikola said casually as he pulled out a pristine Astral Phantasm Fruit from his spatial ring and began to feast on it with great delight. "This Astral Phantasm Fruit may not be among the top ten alchemical ingredients in the Singularity Battlefield, but the taste is exceptional!"

"One bite and the flavor lingers—it's unforgettable!"

At the same time, Darknight Sovereign, Apollo, and Blackgold Sovereign were busy collecting the broken remnants of the Astral Phantasm Fruits scattered on the ground and stuffing them into their storage rings. But when they saw Nikola holding a fresh, whole fruit and munching on it like it was a snack, they all froze in place like statues.

"Xiaofei, were you hiding a private stash?"

Darknight Sovereign snapped out of his daze and asked urgently.

"Hiding a stash? Grand Mentor, who would bother hiding these?"

"Velen invited everyone just a little while ago and handed out a hundred of these fruits per person, just to let us try them out. He said if we ever want more, we can go to him anytime—he's got plenty!" Nikola explained with a chuckle.

…Huh?

He's got plenty?

That's the Astral Phantasm Fruit we're talking about—a premium-grade alchemical ingredient—and Velen has an unlimited supply?!

"I thought it was some kind of rare treasure! Trash is still trash. Even if I were starving to death, I, a dignified powerhouse from the upper plane universe, would never eat something like that!"

Darknight Sovereign mentally grumbled, but his hands were already moving. He quickly emptied out all the broken pieces of Astral Phantasm Fruit from his storage ring.

Seeing this, Apollo and Blackgold Sovereign immediately understood.

If there's fresh fruit readily available, why bother with shattered scraps?

The two of them swiftly began to dump out the fruits they had just collected.

…

"Hmm? The three of you are fortress mentees. You can't just take Astral Phantasm Fruit at will,"

Velen said calmly, looking at the three Sovereigns who had come back to claim the fruits.

"If you want more, you'll need to make further contributions to the fortress. Only then will you be eligible."

…Wait, what?

The trio was stunned.

Didn't you say they were unlimited?

Bang!

Without a word, Blackgold Sovereign spun around and sprinted off into the distance.

If we can't get the fresh fruit, then even the broken pieces are treasures!

Darknight Sovereign and Apollo exchanged glances. Faces full of panic, they rushed off after him.

Don't you dare steal my fruit scraps!

Watching their departing figures, Velen muttered, "Still trying to hoard those busted-up fruits while following me? If word gets out, what would happen to my reputation as a master collector of rare items?"

"Well, I'll just wait until they figure it out on their own."

…

"Grand Mentor, what's going on?" Nikola looked puzzled as his grand mentor and the two Sovereigns frantically scooped up the discarded fruit fragments again. "Didn't you just throw those away? Why are you putting them back into your storage rings?"

"Just dig a hole and bury them. Problem solved!"

Darknight Sovereign was so furious he nearly slapped him across the face.

How wasteful does one have to be to say something like that?!

"Xiaofei, listen carefully! These aren't ordinary fruits—they are premium-grade alchemical ingredients in the upper plane universe! They're incredibly rare!"

"Even ten thousand broken Astral Phantasm Fruits are worth fighting over up there!"

"And as fortress mentees, we can't freely take them from Lord Velen!"

Nikola was shocked. "This is an upper plane universe–grade alchemical ingredient?"

He quickly recovered from his surprise and said earnestly,

"Grand Mentor, if you really want one, I can give you mine!"

"Apollo Sovereign, Blackgold Sovereign—if you two want some as well, just go ask Jerry and Steven. They can get them from Lord Velen."

The three Sovereigns looked at their storage rings, then at the broken fruit scattered on the ground.

Their expressions were complete despair.

Now what?! Should we keep picking them up or not?

…

Elsewhere, Velen mused to himself:

I've got so many Astral Phantasm Fruits anyway. Rather than letting them sit idle, why not squeeze them into a big barrel of juice?

I could have the five Knight Commanders of the Uno Kingdom help with it. It'd make a fantastic foot soak or bath additive!

Since it's alchemical in nature, maybe soaking in the juice will even trigger some special effects from the item's consumable properties.

With this amusing idea, Velen activated his Spatial Portal.

Uno Kingdom — Arthur Knight Commander's estate.

"Blazing Knight Commander, you brought those three over here first thing in the morning. What, are you hoping to challenge us five again?"

Arthur Knight Commander looked playfully at the four Knight Commanders from the Aurora Trade Guild.

"Challenge my ass! Do I look like someone that petty?"

"Sure, you tricked me once, but I've also gained quite a few benefits from Lord Velen."

"No matter what, I'll never forget his kindness."

"That said, I came here today to give you all a warning: If Lord Velen ever comes looking for you guys, and if he happens to break through in front of you…"

Before he could finish his sentence, a Spatial Rift tore open before the nine of them, and Velen stepped through.

"…Crap! He's here?!"

The Blazing Knight Commander, Rose Knight Commander, Ghost Knight Commander, and Silver Lunar Knight Commander were filled with dread at the sight of him.

Getting tormented once was more than enough.

They weren't afraid of Velen using rare items, but they were terrified of him breaking through ranks in front of everyone again.

Sure, Velen had just advanced to Ascended Rank Level 1 yesterday…

But with the way he levels up like a madman, who could say he wouldn't break through again today?

"Lord Velen!"

Arthur Knight Commander, Kris Knight Commander, and the rest of the Five War Gods greeted Velen with utmost respect, their hearts pounding.

They were thankful for the benefits they'd received each time he appeared, but the process had always been harrowing!

"Huh?"

Velen raised a brow in surprise at the sight of the four Knight Commanders from the Aurora Trade Guild.

"Nine Knight Commanders—good, that saves me time. I'll get straight to the point. I'm here to ask a favor."

The moment of surprise passed, and Velen didn't hesitate to state his purpose.

"What?! Lord Velen, you also want us to invite the King, the Princes, and Galdorinhand?"

Arthur Knight Commander exclaimed. "I'll call them over right away!"

The more people involved, the more the workload gets spread out…

"Damn it, this is exactly how I got tricked last time!"

Kris Knight Commander watched Arthur take off into the sky, feeling a strong sense of déjà vu.

"Ding! Reminder to Host: As a master of flaunting wealth and extravagance, it's your duty to let more people witness your opulence."

"System suggests taking more trips outside. The Nine War Gods are already well-acquainted with your… habits."

"Ding! Reminder to Host: You can allow the Nine War Gods to witness your next breakthrough."

As Arthur Knight Commander flew off, the system's notifications echoed in Velen's mind.

After a moment of thought, Velen looked at the eight remaining Knight Commanders, all visibly anxious.

He sighed.

"There's about one month left before I ascend to the upper plane universe."

"Everyone in the fortress now has enough high-grade mana crystals. I suppose I'll take this month to properly explore this continent."

"Eight War Gods, I just remembered I've got something to do. I'll be off—you all carry on."

With that, Velen activated another Spatial Portal and vanished from sight.