Reborn with Infinity Money System, I was Worshipped by All Universes! - Chapter 95

Chapter 95: Chapter95-Meeting Sophia Again
If Velen had truly attacked the Triad Sanctum just for this matter, wouldn’t that be an unimaginable injustice?

And if Velen had falsely accused them just as an excuse to act, wouldn’t that be an even greater injustice?!

Sergei’s heart bled at the thought.

But what could he do?

Velen was simply too powerful.

In this world where the strong devoured the weak, he could only swallow his grievances and accept reality.

With trembling hands, he quickly retrieved an ancient chessboard from his robes and handed it over to Velen, his voice quivering.

“Big brother… is this what you were looking for? This is the Wàn Guó Chessboard, the sacred treasure of the Tarot Order, which I borrowed!”

Ethan, seeing this, suddenly felt a bit awkward.

He quickly transmitted a message to Velen:

“Velen, I think we may have… wrongly accused him.”

“This item is a sacred relic of the Tarot Order. When it was borrowed all those years ago, it caused quite a stir.”

As a master forger, Ethan was extremely knowledgeable about such legendary artifacts.

However, Velen remained unfazed.

“Senator Ethan, I gave him a chance earlier. If he had handed it over sooner, would he have needed to suffer like this?”

“Besides, this is a trivial matter. The Triad Sanctum has been wreaking havoc for years. You all have been angry but afraid to act—so today, I’m delivering justice in your stead!”

Velen didn’t feel the slightest bit of regret.

With a calm expression, he continued,

“Besides, we’ve already become enemies with the Triad Sanctum. Should we just leave them be and let them plot against us later?”

Upon learning about the Triad Sanctum’s heinous deeds, Velen had already passed judgment on them.

“They’re nothing but a bunch of clowns—but I don’t want distractions at critical moments. The lives of my people are worth far more than every single member of the Triad Sanctum combined!”

“And besides—my guards rarely get to come out and have fun. They should enjoy themselves!”

Hearing these words, the golden-armored guards were deeply moved.

Each of them placed their right hand over their heart and solemnly vowed:

“Master, we swear our eternal loyalty—we will never betray you!”

Their combined voices shook the heavens.

Watching this unfold, Sergei nearly lost his mind.

He, an Ascended Rank Level 9 awakener, who had survived seven waves of the Thunder Tides—

Was now being used as a mere stepping stone to win over Velen’s subordinates?!

This was pure cruelty!

“Fine! If you won’t let me live, then don’t blame me for what happens next!”

A furious Sergei burst into laughter, then forcefully compressed his mana core, preparing to self-destruct.

“Velen! He’s going to self-destruct!”

Sensing the chaotic energy within Sergei, Ethan’s face paled with panic.

At Sergei’s level, a self-destruction of his mana core would annihilate everything within dozens of miles.

And with them standing so close, the impact would be disastrous!

However—

Just as Ethan finished speaking, one of the towering golden-armored guards beside Velen casually slapped Sergei away.

With a single slap, he sent Sergei flying, instantly disrupting the unstable compression of mana in his core.

The self-destruction was completely neutralized.

Ethan sucked in a sharp breath.

Sergei’s explosion had been imminent.

Yet, this golden-armored guard had casually slapped him away and forcefully dispersed the mana buildup?!

What kind of monstrous reaction speed and strength was this?!

Even self-destruction wasn’t an option before Velen?!

Sergei, dizzy from the slap, was utterly shocked to his core.

Even though he was injured, he was still a top-tier awakener.

But now, one of Velen’s ordinary guards had easily overpowered him?!

Despair filled his heart.

Even if he had successfully self-destructed, he doubted it would have harmed Velen or his people at all.

How could they be this strong?!

Having roamed the star systems for years, Sergei’s entire worldview was collapsing.

Meanwhile, Velen turned to the burly golden-armored guard who had struck Sergei, a pleased expression on his face.

“What’s your name?”

“Master, everything I am belongs to you! Please bestow a name upon me!”

The burly guard responded with excitement.

Velen, though knowing he was flattering him, still found his words pleasing.

Thinking for a moment, he said:

“You’re quick with your words and even quicker with your hands. From now on, you will be called Victor One.”

“You are the first I’ve named—don’t disappoint me.”

Hearing this, the burly golden-armored guard’s face flushed with excitement.

He pounded his chest hard, his voice full of determination.

“Victor One will never disappoint you, Master!”

The surrounding guards all clenched their fists in frustration.

Such an incredible opportunity had just slipped through their fingers!

However, after a moment of disappointment, they became excited again—

Since Victor One had received a name, it meant that they also had a chance!

Having a name was the greatest honor they could receive!

“He’s a natural-born leader… He has endless ways to win people over.”

Watching all this unfold, Sergei couldn’t help but feel a mix of admiration and dread.

Even though they were enemies, he couldn’t deny that Velen was a truly terrifying figure.

But just as he sighed in admiration, Velen turned to look at him again.

“Send them on their way. It’s time to head back.”

Sergei’s face froze.

He had just praised Velen—and this was how he was repaid?!

And if they were going to kill him anyway, then why stop him from self-destructing earlier?!

The realization struck him like lightning—

After a lifetime of manipulating others… he was now being played with himself.

How ironic.

Just as the thought crossed his mind, countless attacks rained down on him in an instant.

Before he could react—

His body evaporated into nothingness.

Not even a trace remained.

Watching Sergei and Charles vanish into ashes, Ethan felt dazed.

These were figures even he had feared—renowned awakeners across the star system.

Yet before Velen, they had ceased to exist with just a word.

The sheer shock and awe of this realization left an unshakable imprint on his soul.

Velen lightly patted Ethan’s shoulder.

“Let’s go, Senator Ethan. Time to deliver this to my mentee.”

Hearing this, Ethan snapped back to reality.

One thought dominated his mind—

For the rest of his life, he had only one goal: to cling tightly to Velen’s thigh!

As Velen and Ethan departed, the golden-armored guards reluctantly stepped into the void, one after another, disappearing.

Inside the only remaining hall amid the scorched ruins…

Sophia looked at Kelsey, who had fainted from shock, her expression twitching.

Hadn’t he just said he would protect her?

How did he faint at the crucial moment?!

Sophia sighed, then suddenly saw the closed doors slowly push open.

A figure clad in golden armor strode into the hall.

A powerful, invisible aura filled the air.

Behind him, a sturdy dwarf followed.

Sophia’s expression turned serious.

But just as she was about to speak, the golden-armored man removed his golden mask.

“Sophia, how have you been? Did you miss me?”

At that familiar voice—

Sophia gasped in shock.

“Mentor?!”

Recognizing Velen’s smiling face, she leaped forward excitedly and threw herself into his arms.

“Mentor! What are you doing here? I missed you so much!”

Behind Velen, Ethan stood frozen, utterly dumbfounded.