The next morning, Max stood before the towering Mission Hall of the Great Ruler Empire, his gaze fixed on the grand structure with a sense of quiet determination.
The air buzzed with activity—geniuses came and went, some fresh from completing missions, others scanning through available tasks with sharp, calculating eyes.
Max knew that in just a few hours, he and the others would be setting out for the Hundred Battle Regions, the most dangerous yet opportunity-filled land in the entire Middle Domain.
But before that, he had something else to do. His goal had always been simple—gather as much PQ as possible and use it to stockpile mana stones.
With those, he could rapidly strengthen himself without depending on anyone else. It was a method that suited him, low risk and high return, especially with the abilities of his black flames.
"At least until I reach the peak of Master Rank," Max muttered, his voice low as he stepped into the Mission Hall.
