Chapter 1141 Lively Thief’s House!
Three charming figures adorned in black robes with hoods walked out of the three occupied cultivation chambers; they were Noa, Freya, and Winter, who had just awakened from their strange state.
However, the reason for their collective emergence wasn't just their awakening; they all received the same notifications from the system.
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[Thief House upgrade mission has been completed!]
[Thief House has been leveled up to Level-2!]
[Your House Rank can be increased!]
[Your House Shops has been updated!]
[New Privilege...]
[...]
[House Leader Chamber has been installed in the Thief's House!]
[Please Welcome the House Leader!]
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The house members were naturally shocked and instantly elated, especially since they had witnessed Ace's Heavenly Punishment and knew what kind of deadly encounter it was!
Afterward, Ace took the main throne of the thief's house, and the other members sat in their positions around him. They had many questions, especially about the new thief's house, and Ace explained without hiding anything about the changes brought by the House Leader Chamber.
When they heard the thief's house would be physically manifested whenever Ace used the House Leader Chamber, they were surprised and also somewhat worried. This meant that they had to be very careful not to expose this place to anyone.
Ace also gave them the Star Slips containing his little experience and information about the Mortal Ascension Heaven that he had gathered so they wouldn't be ignorant about it like he was. After they refined the Star Slips, they were all shocked and somewhat excited about the prospect of an entirely new Heaven!
Although Ace had alerted them before, it was still quite a novel experience since they had already arrived in it.
"You've worked hard, Leader. If not for you, I might've already been dead in the Demon Continent!" Noa suddenly deeply bowed towards Ace and gave him her heartfelt gratitude.
Freya's eyes also shimmered with deep emotions as she could relate to Noa's words. She bowed and sincerely said, "Please accept my gratitude as well, Leader. I might still be after my revenge if you haven't shown me the way and met with a tragedy!"
Winter hesitated for a moment before she lowered her head: "T-thank you for...for everything!" Still, she didn't forget to add a 'Winter twist': "But don't think that you can order me around for free now that I thanked you!"
Ace was surprised by their sudden act of gratitude and didn't mind Winter's eccentric words. He quickly waved his hand, "There's no need to lower your head before me. You were able to reach this point with your own merits and hard work. I only tricked you into this, and if anyone should say thanks, it should be me. You all helped me to the best of your abilities despite the unfair restraints on you, and I'm very thankful for your understanding and the sacrifices you made."
Ace sighed with nostalgia. He clearly remembered his encounter with the ladies, and they had really come a long way since then.
Furthermore, Ace also decided as his eyes went sharp, "Please sit down, I have another grave matter to tell you all about that I've been avoiding all this time. It's about the origin of Thief House and also the reason I've embarked on the path of a Thief. Because the enemy is no longer passive and may have sent its executioner after us."
The house members were startled when they suddenly sensed the grave atmosphere around Ace and wondered what enemy Ace was talking about.
Ace didn't directly explain. He looked towards the empty seats around the table and said, "But first, I think we should fill these empty seats as well since I also owe them an explanation. They can then decide if they want to join the Thief House after knowing what is at stake!"