To become as rich as a nation in two years—Xi Nuo could only admire Gamma's earning capability.
"If you really like rings, I'll make you an even better one in a while! This one is a bit plain!"
"I like anything Lord Phantom gives me! Especially if Lord Phantom made it personally! This one is already perfect; there's no need to waste Lord Phantom's time!"
Xi Nuo raised his finger and placed it over Gamma's lips.
"Making a ring for Gamma isn't a waste of time! It's a very meaningful thing!"
Gamma's mind replayed Xi Nuo's words.
"Lord Phantom is too good to me! I'm a little... overwhelmed!"
"Then keep up the good work!"
Xi Nuo patted Gamma's head and said.
"Yes, I will definitely redouble my efforts!"
"No need for that, just be appropriate. You can take a break occasionally; a good balance of work and rest is fine. Don't push yourself until you can't breathe!"
"You must have a lot of things to handle in your position. Appropriately delegate responsibilities to your subordinates; don't exhaust yourself!"
"Thank you for Lord Phantom's concern!"
"It's getting late, the dorms are about to close. I'm leaving first!"
"Lord Phantom, can I come chat with you tonight?"
"Of course, any day is fine. I'll be waiting for you anytime!"
"Thank you, Lord Phantom!"
"Saying thank you makes us strangers. Oh, and pack me four portions of chocolate!"
"No problem!"
Gamma ordered someone to get the chocolates.
"Oh, Lord Phantom, please take these first! These are banknotes of the largest denomination. Gold coins are inconvenient to carry. We plan to start distributing these banknotes in the Royal Capital soon! They will be usable for purchases in a while!"
Gamma brought over a large bundle of banknotes.
"Remember to include good anti-counterfeiting marks!"
"Yes!"
"How much Zeny are these banknotes worth?"
"10 billion!"
"That's too much; I'll just take one stack!"
Xi Nuo took 100 million worth of banknotes. The largest denomination was 10,000, and there were 10,000 notes in total.
"If it's not enough, I'll come back to you for more!"
"I look forward to Lord Phantom's next visit!"
Xi Nuo, holding four boxes of chocolates, found Jia Kayouluo downstairs. The two of them were observing women's lingerie from a distance.
"This style, and that style over there! So daring!"
"If I had a girlfriend, I'd definitely make her wear them for me!"
"Me too!"
Xi Nuo patted both their shoulders.
The two suddenly jumped.
After all, being caught peeking at women's lingerie was truly embarrassing.
"Oh, it's Xi Nuo!"
"These chocolates! Amazing, you actually managed to buy them! I heard many people couldn't get any and returned empty-handed!"
Jia Ka and You Luo reached out to take the chocolates.
But Xi Nuo didn't give them any.
"You want to just reach out for such expensive chocolates?"
Jia Ka and You Luo exchanged glances.
"Godfather above, accept this bow from your godson!"
The two said in unison.
"In that case, they're yours!"
Xi Nuo gave Jia Ka and You Luo the chocolates.
The three saw Xi De in the food court.
He had already devoured twenty different flavored burgers and three cups of cola.
"Xi De, I bought the chocolates. Take your share, and let's head back!" Xi Nuo said.
Xi De took the chocolate.
"That's not fair, why doesn't Xi De have to call you Godfather!" Jia Ka said.
"We're biological brothers, wouldn't that mess up the generations!"
"Then Xi Nuo and I can be sworn brothers too!" Jia Ka said.
"Then give me back the chocolate!" Xi Nuo stared at Jia Ka and said.
"Godfather is joking!"
It was already dark by this time.
"Run, the dorms will close if we're any later!" You Luo shouted.
As Xi Nuo passed an alleyway, he noticed Alexia.
Xi De also noticed her.
Xi Nuo snapped his fingers, and Milia appeared behind Xi Nuo. Milia was covered in magic, and in the next second, transformed into Xi Nuo's appearance.
Xi De also wanted to play this way, but he didn't have a substitute.
"My stomach hurts so much, I... I need to go! You guys go on ahead!" Xi De clutched his stomach, looking very pained.
Jia Ka and You Luo suddenly wanted to laugh.
"Then what about you, Xi De!" You Luo spoke up.
"Don't worry about me, just go! I need to go over there to relieve myself!" Xi De pointed to a nearby alley.
"Xi De, we'll keep your secret."
"We'll definitely keep your secret!"
Milia, transformed into Xi Nuo, remained silent and headed to the dorms with the other two... Inside the alley, Alexia looked at the several black-clad figures before her.
"We are Shadow Garden!"
Two of them kept repeating this phrase, not looking like normal people, but more like puppets on strings.
"Who are you people? Why are you wantonly killing in the Royal Capital? What is your purpose!" Alexia pressed.
"We are Shadow Garden!"
The other party repeated the phrase and walked towards Alexia.
"Not going to answer? Then I'll have to arrest you and interrogate you!"
Alexia drew her Magic Sword, and the magic power on her body erupted and converged on the sword.
At this moment, a figure descended from the sky; it was Shadow.
"Thugs impersonating Shadow Garden, atone for your sins with your lives!"
The two repeating puppets were instantly killed.
"Who are you?" Alexia asked.
"He is Shadow!" Phantom appeared behind Princess Alexia.
"Lord Phantom!"
Alexia's eyes held admiration.
"Shadow is my friend! Someone is impersonating Shadow Garden and doing bad things, attempting to frame Shadow Garden!"
"These guys are truly despicable!" Alexia echoed.
The three people, seeing the situation was not good, turned and ran.
"Do you think you can escape?"
Shadow pursued them, instantly cutting one person in half.
The other two tried to run; one was cut down by Alexia's sword.
The other's path was blocked by Nu.
"As expected of the two Lords, they caught these rats in an instant!"
Nu was now responsible for apprehending these people; they couldn't be allowed to continue framing Shadow Garden.
Although they weren't afraid of being framed, they couldn't let them act so wantonly.
"Then I'll leave it to you!"
"Alexia, let's go!"
Xi Nuo patted Alexia.
Alexia still wanted to say something, but hearing Xi Nuo's words, she didn't do anything extra, turned, and followed Xi Nuo.
"What are you doing out so late instead of returning to the dorm?"
"I want to investigate the Royal Capital serial killer incident. For the peace and tranquility of the Royal Capital, they cannot be allowed to act so wantonly!"
"You actually have the potential to be a king!"
"Why is that Shadow gone!" Alexia asked.
"He's always like that, appearing suddenly and then disappearing instantly. If you encounter danger and happen to meet him, don't hesitate to ask him for help. He's a good person and will help you!"
"Then what is his strength like?"
"Unclear, but he should be no less than me!"
"What! His strength can also reach that level!"
Alexia felt so weak. Ever since defeating Princess Alice, Alexia thought she should be very strong.
But upon hearing that Shadow and Phantom were of equal strength, she realized that it seemed like powerful individuals were as common as cabbages in this world.
Xi Nuo saw through Alexia's thoughts.
"Don't worry, people of my realm, there are only him and me. People of your strength are already at the pinnacle for ordinary people!"
"Besides those who are already famous, the only ones stronger than you are members of The Order!"
"The organization that Jeno Griffith, who kidnapped you, belongs to is The Order, full name Diabolos Cult!"
"What exactly do they want to do?" Alexia asked.
"I can only tell you that question if you can defeat Milia! Your current strength is still too weak; keep working hard!"
"I will!" Alexia said with confidence.
"Do you still need me to come over tonight?" Alexia looked towards the center of Xi Nuo's body.
"I have plans! Next time!"
"That's a shame! Well, bye-bye then!"
Alexia waved her hand and said.
Alexia, who had only walked a few steps, turned her head to look at Phantom.
"Can I tell Princess Alice about today's events?"
"You can!"
"Understood!"
Alexia ran back at this moment, stood on her tiptoes, and kissed Xi Nuo.
Then she turned and ran off.
Xi Nuo watched the retreating Alexia, feeling that Alexia treated him like a friend.
Ever since he told Alexia that he was Phantom, she no longer respected him as she used to.
Instead, she treated him like a close, intimate friend.
However, when it was time to listen, she was still very obedient... The next day in class.
"Did you hear? There's a guy named Xi De who, because of a stomachache, ran straight into an alley to relieve himself!"
"How embarrassing, it's a disgrace to our Magic Swordsman Academy!"
"What an embarrassing fellow!"
Xi De felt that everyone's gazes at him today were unusually disdainful.
Jia Ka and You Luo were still secretly laughing.
"Xi De, I want to report Xi Nuo. This guy told everyone about your embarrassing incident!" You Luo said.
"Xi De, I'll vouch for it, Xi Nuo is too despicable!" Jia Ka echoed.
Xi De surely wasn't blind; these two couldn't even suppress their smiles.
Xi De, with extreme speed, punched Jia Ka and You Luo each in the stomach.
Both suddenly clutched their stomachs.
"Suddenly I feel so much pain in my body!" Jia Ka said.
"Me too, it's like I have an upset stomach!" You Luo said.