Chapter 157
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Chapter 157: Settlement and New Infrastructure!
What a great harvest!
After the completion of both “Babel Tower” events, Bai Yan felt a sense of accomplishment. Though there was one task left unfinished—killing Scatino—he ultimately chose to abandon it.
The 500 Source Energy Points were tempting, but after a moment of hesitation, Bai Yan let go of the opportunity.
In exchange, he obtained “The Eye of Epimetheus” from Pastor and gained the friendship of the Blood Clan by exposing Pastor’s position. These gains were far more valuable in the long run.
Bai Yan wasn’t merely a pawn of “Babel Tower.”
No, he was a player—a savior determined to navigate and triumph over this reality-turned-game. He had no intention of becoming a tool, and he resolved to tread his own path.
“The power to kill and survive must be mine alone,” Bai Yan mused. “Only then can I truly be human.”
A New Perspective
Reflecting on his choices, Bai Yan acknowledged how far he had come.
If this had been his former self, he might have unhesitatingly forced the Core Operators to exploit the “Astarte” Sacred Rune, treating “Babel Tower” as a mere tool.
But that wasn’t who he was anymore.
Instead of blindly pursuing power, he chose to embrace the weight of his humanity.
“As you said, Alan, I have become ordinary now.”
A Missed Opportunity
Bai Yan sighed as he thought about Scatino.
“It’s a pity she isn’t a criminal,” he murmured. “If she had been guilty of heinous crimes, I wouldn’t have hesitated to act.
But she was kind, moral, and far above average in character. Killing her would’ve been a betrayal… not just of Mu Ling but also of himself.
Despite the frustration, Bai Yan couldn’t bring himself to regret sparing her life. “It’s maddening to leave this opportunity untaken,” he muttered.
Planning Ahead
Snapping his fingers, Bai Yan gestured to Lady Helen. She handed him a deep blue book titled “Dark Light! Our Savior!”
The book narrated the Savior of Dark Light’s heroic past—the sealing of the Outer God and the salvation of Noah’s world. Though embellished, Bai Yan knew it contained kernels of truth.
The Savior, once a beacon of hope, was now contaminated. Few knew this truth beyond Bai Yan and perhaps the spiritual leader of the Dark Light Church.
“The so-called Vessel of God is nothing more than a container for a true evil god,” Bai Yan thought.
Scatino wasn’t a vessel; she was just an ordinary person. Yet, her survival served as a reminder of greater challenges to come.
He considered his next move. “I may need to travel to the Eruo League soon… to contain or confront the true vessels of the evil gods.”
Evaluations and Rewards
As Bai Yan calculated his recent gains, he couldn’t help but smile.
The activity evaluation for “Ten Days’ Killing” had been graded A. Though the third task wasn’t completed, it was still a high evaluation.
The “Black Star Faction” event, however, had been graded S, rewarding him handsomely.
Among his rewards:
A Sacred Rune representing the “God of Fertility.”
A Mysterious Privilege: The Card of Regret.
The privilege allowed him to reselect three summons after every ten consecutive draws—a significant advantage.
The “Hand of Dark Light” Event
The “Hand of Dark Light” event, however, stood out as unprecedented. Bai Yan received an SSS rating, the highest possible.
This ultra-high evaluation upgraded his rewards by two levels:
1200 Source Energy Points
Tactical Card: “A Moment of Strong Luck Like a Deity”
Entertainment Card: “Arriving at Heaven”
With such bountiful rewards, Bai Yan felt a surge of excitement. “These Source Energy Points will revolutionize my infrastructure!”
Building New Infrastructure
Bai Yan allocated his points toward two major infrastructure projects:
Operator Center (250 Points)
A hub for communication and training within Babel Tower.
Accessible to both Core and Non-core Operators.
Library of Ruina (600 Points)
A vast repository of universal knowledge.
Accessible only to the Savior and Core Operators by paying a price.
The library held immense potential, including forbidden knowledge and powers capable of defying death.
Research and Discoveries
Meanwhile, previously established infrastructures bore fruit.
Bloodline Mutation Research Institute
Successfully developed the “Shadow Bloodline,” granting temporary physical immunity by transforming the host into a shadow.
Special Development Research Institute
Restored the Dragon Slaying Technique, a weapon style tailored for combating large creatures.
Bai Yan smiled at the possibilities. “Mu Ling will handle the dragon-slaying; I’ll leave it all to her.”
The Summon Awaits
With infrastructure in place, Bai Yan turned his attention to the most thrilling part of the process:
“Summon!”
As anticipation coursed through him, Bai Yan couldn’t help but grin. “Let’s see what fate has in store.”
