Chapter 246 - Two Four Six

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According to Micky this time's challenge was not an ordinary one and its importance was far more than any war challenges that have been happening for the past millennium.

Micky didn't have much information himself as much of the information had been sealed by the Empire, this had something to do with some kind of rivalries  inside the Royal family.

But one thing was known publicly that the prices for the winners of the war challenge and Dual challenge were much more generous than anything that had been offered in the previous millennium.

The Rebel forces and their allies were from a distant corner of the Taraveda star system which were nothing when considering the other regions, So information related to the Empire and the Royal family only spread very sparsely.

It wasn't long before Dror and the rest left the small lodge after concluding their meeting.

The whole meeting got Dror to think and ponder on all kinds of things that were discussed during the meeting.

But what was worrying him most was the messy haired man and his companion that had joined the Lomba family forces.

Even his allies had no knowledge regarding this messy haired man that had appeared out of nowhere.

While returning back Dror and the rest also went for a sightseeing, Even though Dror was pondering over all kinds of problems, he didn't want to miss the chance of exploring this very advanced and modern planet along with its culture , technology and all other wonders.

The streets and the buildings in each and every place were clean and merged perfectly with the surroundings, as if the whole city was a one big architecture of its own.

One thing that Dror did notice was that there were very few robots and androids used here, most of the work was taken on by humans unlike in Ayangdad, where one would find small cleaning robots or other task specific robots in every nook and corner.

Xeander acted as the guide while leading  Dror , Somachi and Chaow through different streets and markets of the planet.

But as they were passing through an ancient looking building there was a reaction from Dror's space ring. It was very faint but Dror could detect it.

It was coming from the hide that he had found inside the space ring while still being inside the Red and Black smoke.

Dror was really curious and cautious at the same time.

He sent a spiritual message to Nympho who was still in her beauty sleep inside Dror's dantain.

"Nympho wake up, something urgent has come up…"

The sleepy replay came.

" yawn… 100 low grade crystals.."

Dror could only begrudgingly agree.

" Now come out as invisible and take my space ring, the ancient  spirit beast hide in it is reacting to something… take the space ring into your personal space, I need to check out what It is reacting to … I think it will not react if it is inside your personal space…"

with another yawn still lingering in Dror's mind the space ring disappeared from his finger.

The personal space was much more secure and private than any space ring and the limited personal space was completely under the control of the owner, no other powerful entity can even peek into it, unless someone was a saint or had similar powers.

As the space ring disappeared the reaction from the monster hide also disappeared.

Dror looked at the ancient looking building and studied what was written on the entrance.

" Welcome to the Ancient Treasure Trove "

Dror asked Xeander who was nearby "  Xeander what is that building.."

Xeander looked at the grand ancient looking building that had taken up a large area of the surrounding area, he was surprised a little but replied after pondering a little " Ha… The Ancient Treasure Trove… I have heard that it's an organization that is spread throughout the star system and beyond… They mainly deal with antiquities, selling , buying and auctioning… no one dares to mess with them, I have heard that even the empire treats them with respect and does not interfere in their usual business, as long as they keep to the rules…. But it is clearly a place for the rich and powerful, ordinary warrior's like us can only watch from outside… Even the entry to the place requires a special token that is only spread in very few numbers every year.. I have heard that even a temporary entry token goes for 10000 high level crystals… I know that you are interested in ancient language and cultures,  but trust me even if you manage to get one of those entry level tickets it will be impossible to buy anything from the inside, even the cheapest thing might cost hundreds of thousands of high level crystals... it won't be worthwhile to take 10000 high level crystals to take a look at those antiquities... "

Dror could only sigh, while both Somachi and Chaow almost had their eyes popped out after listening to the numbers.. even 100 mid grade crystals would be enough for them to live a happy life for 1 or 2 years without any care.

To spend 10, 000 high level crystals for just an entry pass was too extravagant.

They unconsciously took two steps to the side as if maintaining further distance from the ancient building. 

Dror looked at the building once more before giving up the idea to look into this matter for now, he knew the chances of successfully sneaking into such a building was close to zero as the security measures of such building would easily detect any kind of intrusion, even the Evil sword was weary about the formation that was placed around the grand  ancient building.

No guards were patrolling the area outside of the ancient building and the whole area looked completely peaceful, only someone with a very keen sense of danger could perceive the imminent danger that lurked around this area, from this it could easily be determined how well protected and high level the formation.

So he gave up the idea of satisfying his curiosity for now and more than that he had more important things on his hand that needed his full attention.

Xeander further led the rest of them to  the market place where they could get certain supplies for the challenge.

Even though supplies would be provided at the challenge every challenger would carry their own supply, particularly certain things that would be useful during the challenge like red grass pills which would act like dry ration and  energy restoration potion., but also contained many other qualities that were much better than ordinary energy restoration pills.

Xeander was knowledgeable about all the details so Dror and the rest only had to follow him around.

Soon they were before the shop Niel Merchants , a many storied building stood before them. Xenader had been to this shop before  and was very familiar with the way they conducted business.

The first floor was more expansive and luxurious than what appeared from outside, while Dror and the rest were still curiously looking around at all kinds of products that were displayed.

The other customers looked at them with disdain, some even slowly muttered " Where did these country bumpkins come from.."

Chaow and Somachi had a little ugly expression on their face after listening to the comments but they controlled it immediately.

Dror had a special kind of skin so he didn't care about anything went on curiously observing everything as if he was deaf to all mockings, he knew better than to get angry at dumb asses who were full of just themselves.

Xeander also didn't mind anything and after being with Dror for some time he was also developing this special kind of skin that was thicker than normal.

In fact every one who has been with Dror, even his entire company knew a little about developing this special skin.

Suddenly a mocking laughter interrupted the whole atmosphere.

" Ha ha… so it is the hilly billies from Ayangdad… no wonder people are sneering and mocking…"

Dror turned to look at the new clown who was mocking them loudly, but before he turned around he could feel slight killing intent from besides him.

Dror instantly understood the person who leaked the killing intent was Xeander who had always been calm, Even though he was still maintaining a peaceful appearance, Dror could tell that be was clearly hiding his hatred and anger.

Dror scrutinized the new face keenly again, It was an young man with a sinister smile.

The young man was followed by two muscular body guards in full body armor, the three people where in true warrior realm, both the body guards were at the peak and the young man was half a step into the supreme warrior level,

The young man had red spiky hair and an arrogant smile lingered on his curved up lip.

Dror could also see that the armor worn by the body guards and the casual green dress of the young man was high grade  artifacts.

Dror also noticed that Xeander has calmed down and controlled his emotion, so he asked him.