Chapter 193
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Chapter 193: The Fifth Meeting
“Returning to my own family and making those who have hurt me grovel at my feet.”
Even at midnight, Maryse could not fall asleep.
Sitting on the narrow bed, she thought about the large bed she once slept in… the one she had left behind, even though she had done nothing wrong.
Just as the senior “Profligate” had said, there are always some mediocre people in the world who try to cling together, thinking they are powerful. But when reality hits, they are easily defeated.
They don’t understand true power!
I am more capable and better suited to become the master of the Augustus family.
“Hmm-hmm-hmm.”
Taking a deep breath, she donned a pink hoodie with bunny ears and walked out of her home, feeling joyful.
Maryse stood in the hallway of the apartment building and slowly closed her eyes.
[Follow my orders.]
She had been honing her psychic abilities, and the neighbors in the building were her experiment subjects.
So easily manipulated, those fragile souls were like born slaves.
Within a 70-meter radius centered on Maryse, ordinary people began to stir from their sleep, becoming confused dance partners under her “Psychic Dancer” control.
Hmph, I’m still very strong now.
Maryse laughed.
After advancing to a higher level of “Awakening,” she felt her psychic powers growing stronger.
“So, from now on, everyone dance together.”
She snapped her fingers lightly, and those under her psychic domination paired off and began to dance.
Dancing psyches, sleepless night.
Maryse, an extraordinary individual with boundless energy, continued her self-training until dawn.
Only then did she return home to shower.
“There isn’t even a bathtub here… This is becoming unbearable.”
Standing in the shower, Maryse sighed, realizing how much her longing for home had been stirred by her “Profligate” colleague’s antics.
She used to think about it occasionally, but now she couldn’t stop her mind from dwelling on it.
“The Augustus family… who knows what the Savior will do to them?”
As steam rose, Maryse closed her eyes, enjoying the warm spray of water on her skin.
I really want a bath.
Suddenly, something strange happened.
The black mist surged from all directions and began to coil around her vulnerable body.
“Wait a minute, I’m still taking a shower!”
Maryse’s eyes shot open in alarm!
Oh no! I’m about to be teleported away!
What should I do?
Without hesitation, she grabbed the coat she had intended to change into and swiftly put it on!
At that moment, Maryse made a perfect decision! She didn’t waste time putting on her underwear first!
Sure enough, just as she managed to pull the coat on, the world around her began to blur, and the transfer had already begun.
“Exhales.”
A few seconds later, Maryse found herself standing in a palace with crystal walls. The shower water still dripped from her body, but she was too relieved to care.
Luckily… she had put on her clothes and pants first, and the autumn coat was a sturdy one, not a flimsy summer shirt.
There was no need to worry about being embarrassed, even if she was soaking wet.
“Wait, what’s that? A slime?”
Maryse froze.
In the magnificent, space opera-like Crystal Palace, several core members of Babel Tower, including the “Fusion Slime,” had already gathered.
Naturally, all eyes were on the “Fusion Slime.”
With its enormous, deep blue body and sticky, sinister form, and a red core inside… it looked like a real slime, didn’t it?
But there were more pressing questions.
Why was the slime so large?
“What is this? What is this?”
Mu Ling, too, was stunned. Could it be another new member of Babel Tower?
The others dismissed it as impossible, with only someone as naive as Mu Ling considering that a massive slime could be a member of Babel Tower.
[It is also your companion.]
The Savior’s voice filled the air, immediately clarifying the identity of the “Fusion Slime.”
Unexpectedly, it was indeed…
“Fusion Slime” excitedly examined its new companions, eager to greet them. Its sticky tentacles shot out immediately.
Mu Ling, trusting the Savior’s words and believing in her companions, chose not to avoid the deep blue tentacles.
The others were taken by surprise and found themselves caught by the tentacles of the Fusion Slime, which was of Potential Crown level.
“What the hell?”
One should never underestimate this creature’s strength!
They quickly realized that the tentacles had a rapid ejection speed and were so sticky it was difficult to break free.
[Release them.]
Though the reason was unclear, the “Fusion Slime” instinctively recoiled at the stern voice, letting go of those it had ensnared.
“Gurgle, gurgle, gurgle!”
It apologized profusely, but no one understood.
“Everyone, this meeting has a specific purpose.”
Then, a scholarly voice echoed through the Crystal Palace.
Maryse’s eyes lit up as she recognized the voice.
“Profligate.”
He had appeared in the Crystal Palace, smiling at those present.
Every member of Babel Tower wore a mask, and “Profligate” was no exception. His mask was a plain white smiling face, far from the serious appearance of most.
The voice, appearance, and even character were all so different that even Alan couldn’t recognize Bai Yan’s true identity.
Of course, the real Bai Yan was still playing the role of the Savior, while this “Profligate” was merely his incarnation.
“In ten days, Babel Tower will take over Tatsumi City.”
As Bai Yan, in the form of “Profligate,” made his announcement, there was no consultation. He immediately declared Babel Tower’s next course of action in an informative tone.
Naturally, this announcement stunned everyone, leaving many with looks of disbelief. Even Maryse, who had been warned, was left wide-eyed.
Even the Fusion Slime appeared surprised… bewildered by the reactions of everyone else.
“What do you mean?”
Suddenly, a massive reaction came from “Mysterious Magic.”
“Babel Tower is going to take over Tatsumi City?”
Alan’s shock was the most intense. At that moment, his mind raced with thoughts. He wondered what he should do if Babel Tower moved against the Demon Hunt Agency.
No matter what, he had been with the Demon Hunt Agency for over ten years. If Babel Tower truly intended to take such drastic action, he felt powerless to stop it… To avoid being manipulated into killing his former colleagues by the Savior, he might have no choice but to take action himself.
Damn it, so we’ve come to this point!
Babel Tower is going to attack the city!
Alan’s mind spun, his body trembling as he wondered how to prevent such a catastrophic outbreak.
Amy, who wasn’t from Tatsumi City, wasn’t as surprised. She narrowed her eyes, already trying to decipher the meaning behind Profligate’s words and hoping to hear more details.
Mu Ling asked, puzzled, “What does it mean that Babel Tower is taking over Tatsumi City?”
Bai Yan, with Profligate’s face, smiled and surveyed the group before saying, “Congratulations, you are no longer just new members of Babel Tower. You’ve now gained the status of ‘core members.'”
“Now, you can invite up to five people to join the great Babel Tower.”
Everyone’s expressions shifted, and the room became heavy with complexity.
Invitation?
Bai Yan continued, “Seats are limited, and those you invite won’t be able to save the world. They’ll be peripheral members and won’t receive the same treatment you do.”
“But they will still enjoy numerous benefits, just as you do.”
“If anyone joins Babel Tower through your invitation, all the forces under their leadership will be absorbed into Babel Tower… And these people will become pawns of the Savior. You understand what this means, don’t you?”
Mu Ling was silent for a moment before asking, “What does this mean?”
Amy replied, “It means they, like us, can no longer escape the Savior’s control. I understand what Mr. Profligate meant by taking over Tatsumi City.”
“He wants us to send an ‘invitation’ to the leaders of various forces in Tatsumi City… It could even be a forced invitation.”
She concluded, “Then, we’ll bind the major forces to Babel Tower’s cause, whether they want to or not.”
Bai Yan nodded and added, “To be precise, invitations have been sent to four of the five major families and the director of the Demon Hunt Agency. In fact, one family has already joined Babel Tower.”
“What? One of the major families has already joined Babel Tower?” Alan was shocked by the news, almost unable to believe it.
“I just want to know, is this Your plan, Respected Savior?”
Mu Ling looked up at the Savior, and everyone’s gaze followed hers.
[Yes.]
Bai Yan’s answer was firm and definitive.
Mu Ling knelt on one knee and said seriously, “Since that’s the case, I will complete the task.”
“Nightsaber assures you.”
“Profligate” smiled and continued, “Nightsaber’s performance at Babel Tower is evident to all. In ten days, she will be promoted to a ‘Crown’ level transcendent being.”
Once again, everyone was stunned.
A transcendent being at the Crown level!
That was a realm only the truly powerful could reach. Countless people stand at its threshold but cannot cross it.
The “Three Strong” of the Demon Hunt Agency, in a sense, were failures who never entered the Crown level. Yet, once they did, they would be reborn!
Perhaps even rise to the highest ranks in the country!
And now, “Nightsaber” was set to be promoted to “Crown”!
In just ten days!
Within Babel Tower, it seemed cultivating a transcendent at the Crown level was as easy as promoting an employee!
Everyone fell silent, overwhelmed by the magnitude of the announcement.
Bai Yan raised his hand and said, “You all have ten days. For the next ten days, this will be your mission. Go and invite those forces who have not joined Babel Tower yet. It’s time for them to choose a side.”
Maryse stood up and gave a slight bow. “Understood.”
Each of the core members was assigned their tasks, and in ten days, the battle for Tatsumi City would begin.
Babel Tower had made its move. The world of transcendent beings was about to change forever.
