Chapter 24: Meeting of the Star Gods
[After Sam destroyed the dungeon and went to another world]
(D-City, Bonzua)
Several sleek, black cars pulled to a smooth halt before the towering structure known as the Great God Tower. Alan Astaroth, the Martial God, stepped out, his expression unreadable beneath his formal blazer and office attire. He moved with purpose, striding directly into the building and toward the secure meeting chamber. Inside, a gathering of god-ranked figures awaited, their auras humming with latent power.
[Martial God Alan's Status Window]
Name:Alan Astaroth
Age:71 years old
Level:101
Rank:SSS
Profession:Martial Arts God
Advancement:10th Stage
As Alan made his way through the hall, a voice laced with playful mockery called out to him.
"Ah!Lord Alan, long time no see."
The speaker,a man with a sharp, mischievous grin, leaned casually against the doorway. Alan's reply was a flat, icy acknowledgment.
"Long time no see as well,Derek Woods."
[Poison God Derek Woods Status]
Name:Derek Woods
Age:57 years old
Level:100
Rank:SSS
Profession:Poison God
Advancement:10th Stage
Alan ignored further provocation and took his designated seat at the large, circular table. Unfazed, Derek continued to prod him. "You're always so stiff. Can't you relax for once?" Alan offered only a cold stare in return.
Their tense exchange was cut short by a sharp, clear voice.
"Oi,what are you two doing? You are making us uncomfortable, old geezers!"
The speaker was a woman of striking beauty and a sharper tongue—Laurelai Evans.
[Laurelai Evans Status Window]
Name:Laurelai Evans
Age:29 years old
Level:100
Rank:SSS
Profession:Ice Goddess
Advancement:10th Stage
"Both of you are so weird that it seriously makes all of us uncomfortable," she added, not bothering to hide her irritation. Derek chided her for speaking disrespectfully to her elders, pointing out he was nearly old enough to be her father. This only fueled her anger.
At that moment, another woman, possessing a dark, elegant beauty, gently intervened. "Come on, little Lauri, don't bother yourself by talking to them. They're the worst geezers in here." This was Emilia Astaroth, Alan's wife.
[Emilia Astaroth's Status Window]
Name:Emilia Astaroth
Age:61 years old
Level:101
Rank:SSS
Profession:Saint of Light
Advancement:10th Stage
She turned her gaze toward her husband, her smile sweet yet dangerous. "Because an old geezer always stays out late and sometimes doesn't even come home." Alan suddenly fell completely silent, a palpable pressure seeming to crush him from all sides.
The brewing domestic storm was interrupted as a middle-aged man, who had been sleeping soundly in his chair, stirred and sat up. "Enough. Stop," he grumbled, his voice heavy with sleep. This was Benson, known as the Sloth King.
[Benson's Status Window]
Name:Benson
Age:32 years old
Level:102
Rank:SSS
Profession:Sloth King
Advancement:10th Stage
Another man, with an impatient scowl, spoke next. "When is this meeting actually starting?" This was Liam Stain.
[Liam Stain's Status Window]
Name:Liam Stain
Age:33 years old
Level:102
Rank:SSS
Profession:Wrath King
Advancement:10th Stage
A final voice, melodic yet firm, joined in. "Yes, let's start the meeting fast." She was an elf of ethereal beauty, named Samantha.
[Samantha's Status Window]
Name:Samantha Elvine
Age:17 years old
Level:100
Rank:SSS
Profession:Spirit Contractor
Advancement:10th Stage
Alan, regaining his composure, finally addressed the room. "The Star Gods meeting will begin once the country's strongest player arrives."
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The Star God Guild was one of the most powerful guilds, comprised entirely of god-level players. It was the strongest guild in Bonzua and the 4th strongest guild in the entire world. Their roster was filled with ranked players, but the most formidable among them was Mihayama Ichinose—the only Jomanese player in the guild and the 7th strongest player in the world.
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At that exact moment, the heavy doors to the chamber swung open. A suffocating pressure instantly blanketed the room, silencing all conversation and drawing every eye toward the entrance. Mihayama Ichinose had arrived.
[Mihayama's Status Window]
Name:Mihayama Ichinose
Age:23 years old
Level:117
Rank:SSS
Profession:Dragon Slayer
Advancement:10th Stage
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