412 The Gifts
‘What a strong momentum!!’ Even Ceterus became silent and could only marvel at Fein’s domineering words and attitude.
The four S ranks saw a stalwart figure as Fein declared those words. They could now see the future rise of their country. They couldn’t help but clenched their fist with excitement. Because strong power isn’t enough... The character and the attitude of the person also determine the height he could achieve.
“Well said.” Zohan smiled and looked at the other four S ranks with a meaningful look. “By the way, each of us brought gifts to you.”
‘Gift? What could an S rank degu user give?’ Fein thought.
He knew that the four S ranks had lived for a long time already. Such a long time of accumulation... It was bound that they would have a lot of precious treasures. If that’s the case, if they give him equipment, then he won’t refuse it! Since he can just let his sword, devour them and let it obtain a new set of abilities,
“Don’t hurry to refuse. Treat it as a congratulatory gift.” Ceterus saw that Fein was about to open his mouth, so he said immediately.
Fein opened his mouth and closed it again. He was speechless and couldn’t help but curse in his head. ‘Who said that I would refuse!? Where did that come from?’
After all, who doesn’t want free things? Although there’s no free lunch in this world, and it is bound, there would be something in exchange. He just understands that the four S rank wants to invest in him since their interest was aligned with his rise. If he became an S rank and grow smoothly... The San Fernando would benefit, and the four S rank would also benefit. After all, they belong to the ruling class in the San Fernando country. So, Fein doesn’t really buy their bullshit like they love the country or not. It’s all about benefits and interest!
Sense of belonging to the country is all just an illusion they used to deceive people. And if he happened to be wrong and they really love their country. Fein doesn’t have anything to do with it. Although he also has some goodwill towards their country. He obviously only gives his care to his family and friends. As for others... He doesn’t give a shit about them. He only cares for the country in the first place because it was his family’s shelter and his predecessor’s roots. If he can give, then give. But he wasn’t a die-hard patriot or something like his captain.
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After all, for Fein. There’s only one family under the heavens, and that’s humankind! He didn’t want to become partial to any country as much as possible. Since it was inevitable that he would stand at the top of the world as long as he didn’t die halfway through his journey. War or something... If he could unite the world, then he would do it! But the premise of it all was he has enough strength! If he has an absolute strength to the level that no one could stop him or even the world can stop him. World unity would become a reality!
And Fein doesn’t set his sight on this world. His mind covers the whole universe, other realms, and worlds! So this small continent, just like in games, is just a villager’s area for him! The true games start when he steps foot outside of the continent! And the four S ranks in front of him were destined to just become a passersby in his life.
As long as Fein had his family and friend. Other things are just fleeting clouds. They would just pass and disappear in time. Like an illusion...
Fein ended his thoughts here and looked at the four S ranks with expectation. He hasn’t used his probe on the other two S ranks yet. ‘Damn, I’ll just do it after they give their gifts. I hope it’s not useless items.’
“Well, I’ve heard the news that you are inquiring about a golden apple. It happens that I have one in my house. Though, I couldn’t remember anymore the time when I collected it. Now it’s yours...” Red took out a small red box with a rune pattern on the side. Then he smiled for a moment and says. “This golden apple is valuable. A lot of my friend wants to exchange countless treasure for this. With this apple, an old man can transform into his young vigorous years. And can return to his peak. One can see just how valuable it is...”
“Bastard! I asked you to trade several times. I didn’t expect that you would gift it now.” Zohan said with a complicated expression.
Red scratched his head awkwardly as he was caught red-handed.
“Guys... please show proper decorum as the seniors of new generations here!” Zaro scolded the two with a stern face.
The Ranger Eye’s team’s mouth twitched slightly as they didn’t expect that the majestic image of S ranks in their mind would still behave like this.
‘Although S ranks degu user had reached a level that couldn’t be considered as a human biologically anymore, they are still human in essence,’ Gregory concluded.
What they didn’t know. The four S ranks only behave like this with each other because Ceterus was there. But when it comes to their enemies and strangers... They won’t show their true nature but show the coldness that they have cultivated for years.
“Golden apple? Honestly, I’ve already acquired one. But I really need a lot of it. Thank you.” Fein was overjoyed at the sweet pie that fell from the sky. ‘Happiness can really suddenly come!’
Fein looked at Red and he became more and more pleasing in his eyes. After all, he really needs a lot of golden apples, since the second stage of his ‘Golden mist transformation’ technique needs two apples for an upgrade.
Just finding one is already a hurdle. What’s more, two of them? He had used almost all his channels, but it took three to six months before he found one. But now... He didn’t expect that someone would deliver one for him for free as a congratulatory gift!
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