“Why Did You Piss Him Off? He's the Evil God's Lackey!”

Chapter 175: Flirting with My Wife? Game Over for Everyone!

Chapter 175: Flirting with My Wife? Game Over for Everyone!

"Booking the entire dungeon?"

This statement left all the adventurers present completely dumbfounded.

They had spent considerable effort assembling their teams and waited patiently for an hour before the Monster Rift opened, all hoping to gain some benefits from within. Yet Viktor appeared and, with just one sentence, intended to waste their entire day's preparation?

Who wouldn't be stunned by such a situation?

As free adventurers, they weren't known for their gentle temperaments. They gathered around, demanding an explanation from Viktor.

Angry expressions and tense atmosphere permeated the air, creating a suffocating environment.

However, in the next second.

A mysterious barrier suddenly emerged beneath Viktor's feet, gleaming like purple flowing light, instantly spreading outward and isolating the crowd.

The heavy purple light emanating from the barrier created an inexplicable sense of pressure, as if anyone who approached would fade into insignificance under its influence.

The adventurers, feeling this powerful magical force, stood stunned and immobilized.

"Since you can't accept my kind explanation, then..." Viktor slowly extended one slender finger, gently pressing downward in the air.

His eyes suddenly filled with an azure glow, like jewels twinkling in the starry sky.

Instantly, space was compressed by an invisible force, transparent power penetrating into every adventurer's body.

The ground beneath their feet shattered from the sudden pressure, cracks spreading out like ripples.

[Second-tier Magic: Gravity]

Carrying vast and mighty magical power, a terrifying pressure descended upon thousands of adventurers, pressing them forcefully toward the cracking ground.

Their legs began to tremble uncontrollably, their entire bodies pressing against the ground. It felt as if their lungs were being squeezed tight, making even breathing difficult.

Only a few adventurers managed to remain on one knee, barely supporting their bodies.

"It seems you prefer to communicate through force," Viktor spoke coldly, scanning everyone present with detached eyes.

Health bars and varying levels gradually appeared above the adventurers' heads. Most were only first or second-tier levels, with a few possessing third-tier power.

Like that blonde man from earlier - Level 39. These were independent adventurers.@@@@

In the game's lore, the Adventurers' City was divided into three major factions:

First was the supreme Imperial Army, responsible for defending against monster frontlines.

Second were the teams formed by independent adventurers - the most numerous but not particularly strong on average. They were mostly fixed members who gathered together to tackle Monster Rifts for minor gains, currently lacking unified leadership.

Finally, there were several Adventurers' Guilds focused on investigating deep within the Monster Rifts.

The Adventurers' Guilds regularly recruited powerful adventurers, gathering them together. Their mission was to continuously explore deeper into the constantly monster-spawning rifts, attempting to reach their depths.

There was a well-established balance between the Guilds' exploration and independent teams.

Usually, the Guilds would delve deep inside, clearing out the powerful respawned monsters, ensuring these creatures wouldn't appear in the real world.

Afterward, Guild members would rest for a few days.

That's when independent adventurers would enter, hunting simple monsters and gathering what meager resources they could find.

In other words, they had come at an awkward time - just after the powerful monsters had been cleared and independent adventurers were preparing to enter.

But it didn't matter anymore.

Viktor's voice rang out calmly.

"I'll say it again - today, we're booking the entire place."

With those words, Viktor withdrew his hand into his coat pocket.

Immediately, the adventurers felt the crushing gravity dissipate from their bodies.

They stood up again, their bodies trembling uncontrollably, sweat and tears mixing together.

The man before them hadn't harmed them - he had merely demonstrated the overwhelming gap between their powers with a single gesture.

Only mages required both talent and knowledge - neither could be lacking.

"But this person, younger than you, has magic powerful enough to crush all of us," the old mage's voice continued softly.

Pia suddenly froze as realization struck him.

That person's power just now... was magic?

Someone so powerful, so young... was actually a mage!?

In his daze, he seemed to recall a name, though the memory was hazy.

A name that had once spread throughout the Empire.

Who was it again?

The old mage spoke softly, revealing the other's identity.

"Did you see the insignia on his chest?"

"That's a symbol only the highest ranks of the City of Mages - Endymion - possess."

Pia froze.

"Let me tell you something common knowledge - a Councilor's insignia can never be forged."

A chilling thought crept up his spine as the old mage's words continued.

"The youngest Mage Councilor - Viktor Kravina - has arrived."

...

The Crown Prince sat in a spacious room, wearing golden armor, sitting majestically in his chair.

He pressed a hand to his forehead, eyes tightly closed,

Recalling Aurelianne's behavior then made him feel cold to his core.

His sister, who had once been so gentle and obedient, but now...

"So it was Viktor's influence after all..."

The Crown Prince exhaled heavily, narrowing his eyes as his thoughts gradually cleared.

He couldn't stop Viktor and Aurelianne from entering the Monster Rift - they hadn't even given him time to prepare.

They hadn't even allowed him time to hide his secrets.

"I must keep them away from the lower levels."

So he picked up a crystal ball from the table. As light flickered within, a voice transmitted through.

"Your Highness? How rare for you to contact me directly."

"No need for small talk, Hela," the Crown Prince said wearily, rubbing his temples.

"I need you to lead your guild into the Monster Rift."

"Of course, you'd better contact other guilds as well."

After a moment, the voice from the crystal came through with a hint of mockery.

"My, this isn't an easy task, Your Highness."

"You know today is the independents' time, guild members are resting."

The Crown Prince simply listened silently to the other's words, then spoke calmly:

"Then what if an extremely powerful monster appeared in the rift that needed your attention?"

Silence suddenly fell on the other end of the crystal, accompanied by notably rapid breathing.

"You really can't refuse me." The Crown Prince smiled slightly.

"Miss Hela."