Sometime later...
After, the bare-chested guy got to the front of the line and persuaded the person at the forefront to report Pharaoh. It only took a few minutes for the receptionist to report the complaint and inform Mister X of the ordeal.
"The complaint has been reported, Number 894. However, due to policy revisions enacted over the past millennium, should it be determined that this matter could have been resolved without the involvement of Mister X, you will be immediately blacklisted from this realm for a period of ten years. Furthermore, upon the conclusion of that blacklist, you will be barred from challenging the trials curated by the Star Gods for the following century. Do you understand, Number 894?" The receptionist asked as she gazed at the dainty princess before her.
"Yes," the princess replied with a nod.
"Well, then, please step out of line and wait for Mister X to arrive; so, he can deal with this issue properly." The receptionist said as the princess left the line and followed behind the bare-chested guy to where Pharaoh and the monk were located.
And with that, the receptionist called the next person in line. Continuing this boring yet meticulous process of filing and numbering individuals who want to partake in the Star God trials.
***
Simultaneously, as that occurred within one of the pocket dimensions connected to the Star Realm. An entity of incomprehensible power and might was silently observing Rin, who was currently possessed by Pharaoh and meditating peacefully, while being scrutinized by three kids from prestigious backgrounds.
"Is everything alright, Master Varick?" asked a cyborg with heterochromia eyes, who was wearing a three-piece silver suit with a matching blazer, vest, and pants, along with black dress shoes.
"... just curious, X. But maybe, I'm overanalyzing the situation as I thought I sensed an old friend," replied Varick with a sigh as he retracted his gaze and returned to his slumber, whilst creating an avatar to take care of his duties and look out for any promising talents who passed his trial.
"I see," Mister X muttered as he watched his master disappear from the pocket dimension and return to his abode, before glancing at Rin with curiosity and vanishing from this dimension as well.
To take care of the complaint filed by participant number 894, due to another participant trying to bypass the rules and regulations established by the Star Gods.
***
'Welp, no matter if you're an old friend of my Master or somebody trying to mimic one... the rules are the rules. Hopefully, this was but a ruse, and I can return to my cultivation swiftly without disturbing the other Star Gods.' thought Mister X as he concealed his presence and appeared next to the group of troublemakers.
"Well, since you're already here, could you inform me of the new rules established by the Star Gods to govern this realm in the last centamillennial? Also, if it isn't a hassle, could you pass a message to Varick Star for me?" Pharaoh yawned as he opened his eyes and gazed at Mister X.
"Did this guy lose his mind or something?" The monk asked as he followed Rin's gaze and saw nothing but purple clouds and stars twinkling in the firmament.
"Not sure, but whatever is... hopefully, it doesn't affect us as well," the princess muttered with scorn at Rin's antics.
'Relax, as there's no way a lowly cultivator from the pit could have better senses than us," commented the bare-chested guy as he picked his nose and dug out a booger before flicking it at Rin.
However, before it could land on Rin, it caught fire and was incinerated into ashes.
"Oh, so it seems the bottom feeder has some strength after all," chuckled the monk, even though inwardly he was surprised and a bit terrified of Rin's mastery of fire.
"Nice fire, kid," smiled Mister X as he appeared before Rin and the trio of misfits, who disturbed his cultivation, "But on a serious note, how did you discover me, when not even the Ella could?"
"Thanks, but I assure you I'm the farthest thing from a kid." Pharaoh replied with a grin as he stood up and cracked his neck before continuing, "Also, a magician never reveals his secrets, so good luck trying to figure it out, Xavi."
"Huh? Wait, what did you call me?" exclaimed Mister X as he teleported away from Rin in fear and shock.
"HAHA! Aww, that isn't something you see every day," muttered Pharaoh with a smile as the trio moved away from him as well.
"Hey, did any of you guys hear what he said to Mister X just a while ago?" asked the princess curiously to the monk and the bare-chested guy.
"Naw, but whatever it was, it seemed to have terrified the shit out of that cyborg," commented the bare-chested guy with amusement.
"Hey, can you both just shut up, as I'm trying to see how this insect will deal with the anger of a Divine Overlord." The monk shouted at the duo as he kept his eyes glued on Pharaoh and Mister X.
"Kid, while I'm not normally someone to get agitated easily or startled, who are you, as only a few people know my true name? So, either tell me how you acquired my true name, or suffer my wrath?" Mister X said gravely as he stared at Pharaoh with caution in his gaze.
'Why can't I sense his cultivation? Is he using an artifact or technique to conceal his cultivation from my senses? Or is that I'm too weak to perceive his power?' wondered Mister X as he summoned a hammer, which resembled the London Hammer.
"Is this really necessary?" asked Pharaoh to Xavi.
"Yes! Now you can either tell me what I want to know or~."
"Hey, you don't have to repeat yourself, kid," said Pharaoh as he interrupted Xavi before sighing, "Let's just say, I was there when your Master was formulating the plans to create you. Is that enough to let me off the hook, now?"
"Not by a long shot, however, if you let me peer into your soul, I'd gladly ignore your attitude and let you and your friends off the hook for wasting my time. Plus, I'll even allow you guys to skip the line and have first dibs on any Star trail you all want to challenge." Mister X said with a smile as the trio froze in shock before storming Pharaoh and demanding he accept Mister X's request.
'Fuck! Am I really that untrustworthy? Sigh... maybe I should agree to his terms and get this over with, as I've wasted plenty of time already. Plus, it's not as if he will find anything anyway, considering the modifications I've made to Rin's soul.'
Thought Pharaoh as he snapped his fingers and conjured a barrier around him and Xavi, blocking the trio of hungry hyenas who wanted to pounce on him for the chance of a lifetime.