CHAPTER 75: EGG BREAK

Harry didn’t fall for them; he simply gave out crystals. These crystals were of no use in this place, where technology was lacking.

It was the same with credits or any currency they had. The most important thing on this planet was survival.

When the trio entered inside the walls, their jaws hit the floor. It was a full-fledged city. There were pathways to walk on, and there were shops on small carts.

There was a castle in the middle of this city. Some earth and wood element users were still building new basic houses. The houses were just square boxes with wooden doors.

However, it was something that many students were craving after wandering in the wilderness.

The funny part was that they couldn’t escape the life of the wilderness. One beast crystal only provided them shelter for a week.

Thousands of small houses were connected to each other, giving Harry the vibes of slums.

Harry went into one of the houses; there was nothing inside, only plain stone walls with barely enough space to stand tall.

Harry came out as fast as he went in.

"sigh" His next plan was to find his friends... well, if they were here.

The city only had around 5,000 students, but the number was increasing.

What were the chances Harry would find any of his friends here?

He was sure this wasn’t the only city.

Other students must have already made multiple cities.

While he was telling Jessie and Sephie to leave, a student approached them.

"Beautiful, our lord has an interest in beauties. You can live here as long as you want if you serve him," the student offered, flexing his long hair.

Jessie raised her eyebrows. For some reason, this man was too tall and didn’t even bother to look down at her. His concentration was on Sephie.

Harry was also perplexed by the way this person was speaking.

’They already started calling him lord...’ Harry could see where this city was going.

"Oh really? May I know your lord’s name?" Sephie asked curiously.

The man shifted under her gaze.

"He... he... is... his name is Ray," the man said, flushed.

Harry could see a grin on Sephie’s face, as if she was enjoying it.

He rubbed his temples, realizing how she had teased him when they met for the first time.

"I want to meet Lord Ray," Jessie said.

"Why not? My pleasure," the man said, taking the lead.

Harry and Jessie followed toward the castle. curious about who this lord was, Making such a big settlement and, on top of that, being a solo leader—that was a feat that seemed impossible.

Everywhere, new structures were being built.

"Hey, you two can join our military rank if you want to be exempt from fees. Or if you have a suitable element, you can help with building," the man suggested.

Harry glanced at Jessie. The frown on her face was evident, but she kept calm. Harry could only imagine her whip sword obliterating the man.

The students around the castle seemed to be working under the lord.

Harry could see a grin on their faces.

Harry was getting confused. ’To what extent have they been brainwashed?’

It had only been a week. He could see how having no connection to the outside world was affecting their way of thinking.

He couldn’t imagine what would happen if this continued for three months.

They entered the castle. The castle itself was not majestic, but Harry could tell that it was a castle, which was enough to say how much effort they had put into it.

In a long hall, there were seats made of stone. Some important students were sitting in each chair. Some of the seats were left empty.

"Greetings, my lord, I brought a gift for you," the man said, stepping aside so Sephie could be seen properly.

A man was sitting on a makeshift throne. At least it was on a platform higher than the normal seats.

A mischievous smile appeared on the man’s face. Looking Sephie up and down, he nodded, then took something out of his ring and threw it toward the tall man.

The man caught it, and after bowing twice, he left.

Seven people were sitting in the seats.

"You don’t have fees? Don’t worry, I will take care of you," Ray said, arrogance in his voice.

His eyes didn’t even notice Harry. He took a glance at Jessie but then ignored her.

The red color was so palpable on Jessie’s face that Harry was trying to control his laughter.

Sephie walked slowly toward the man. She looked funny, wearing a top and skirt but nothing on her feet.

The man spread his arms to take her in an embrace.

"I hope you’re not hot. I hate anything hot," Sephie said, wrapping her arms around his neck.

But the man didn’t let her do it. He was no fool; he didn’t trust her so easily. He wanted beauty, but... he had dealt with enough beauties.

A girl came out from the back door of the room.

"Here, take her. Tell her the rules," Ray said.

The girl took Sephie with her. Then Ray looked at Harry and Jessie.

Harry wasn’t worried about Sephie. She was strong enough to defend herself. He couldn’t think of anyone who could force her to do their bidding.

"You. Not bad. If you don’t have payment, you can assist the girl," Ray offered to Jessie.

Harry now wanted to get out of there as soon as possible because he had used the inspect skill on Ray.

’Fucking level 8. He is level 8,’ Harry cursed inwardly.

There was no way Harry could think of killing this man. And one thing he had learned was: ’If you can’t kill it, don’t wander around it.’

He was not sure why Sephie took his offer, but who was he to judge? This was a game of survival.

Jessie rejected the offer, shaking her head.

"How about I sit in one of the empty seats?" Jessie offered.

"Interesting. You know these six people here are the strongest in the whole settlement," Ray scoffed.

"How about I defeat one of them?" Jessie asked.

The members sitting sneered at her antics; some of them just flicked their hands dismissively.

One man stood up and approached her.

"How about sleeping with me for one night if you lose? I could accept your challenge," the man said, putting his hands on her shoulder.

"I accept," Jessie agreed.

The man stood firm. He didn’t care whether she won or lost. If she won, they got a powerful ally. If she lost, he got entertainment for one night.

But unbeknownst to him, Jessie had different plans.

Harry knew the moment that man accepted the challenge, he was doomed.

After an initial exchange, Jessie’s kick landed on his crotch.

"Egg break."

Harry instinctively shielded his crotch area.

A loud, chilling scream echoed through the castle, followed by the laughter of all the other members.