Chapter 1354 First Expedition [2]

Chapter 1354 First Expedition [2]

Every hundred levels of the Demigod rank was classified in its own way. They had their own names, but for the sake of convenience, most people just referred to them as low-rank, middle-rank, and high-rank.

There was a qualitative difference between each rank, and unlike the levels of lower existence, it was common to see both people who could fight between ranks and people who would be absolutely suppressed by those of higher rank. The original content can be pinpointed to n0v3lbin•

Because along with one's level, the state of one's Divinity was important.

Someone with a Divinity like Damien's [Hegemon God] could fight someone who was at the peak of the Demigod ranks if that person's Divinity was a mere [Flame Controller] or something equally common.

The nuances didn't really need to be mentioned, since individuality made it hard to put a conclusive definition on who could do what, but it was easy to understand it when it was taken from case to case.

Though, that didn't need to be done now.

As Damien continued to study the Heavenly World's mana and plan for the future, the starship continued its journey across the Eastern Region and after a few more weeks, it finally reached its destination.

Damien had a great trip after his accommodations were provided, and by listening in on the conversations of the other passengers, he was able to discover more about how the hierarchy in this world worked.

It wasn't like he was learning anything that would progress him forward, but rather than encroaching on more ground, deepening the knowledge he already had was more important at the moment.

And when the time finally came to disembark from the ship, Damien met Yulia one more time and thanked her before disappearing into the crowd.

As she watched him go, she called her shadow and gave another order.

"Take a team and follow him. Don't interfere with his activities or stay close enough to intrude when he doesn't want intrusion. Just keep track of his location and help him if it looks like he's going to die."

She couldn't do anything to offend someone with his identity, but she wanted to keep him close until the things she spoke about with her brother were confirmed.

However, just as she gave the order...

"Hm?"

Her eyes widened.

A slight smile formed on her face.

"What a sneaky brat."

Her shadow barely had time to leave before he was summoned back.

"Forget it. Someone of your level can't track him anyway."

The city itself was massive and modern, with skyscrapers and other similar structures lined side by side for several hundreds of kilometers. It looked like a futuristic Earth more than anything else, and though there was a lot that was foreign to him, Damien felt oddly at home here.

As he walked the streets and took in the sights, he enjoyed the ambiance and listened to the conversations of passing pedestrians.

Whether it be random news about personal affairs or more broad rumors about happenings across the Eastern Region, he heard it all.

He singled out those bits and pieces that would be relevant to him, and while there was a lot going on that he could get involved in, he didn't hear anything particularly interesting.

'At the end of the day, I'm working to get stronger and find my way to Void Palace, so I need something that can push me towards those goals.'

Random expeditions weren't what he needed now.

Instead...

"...why would I lie to you? I heard it personally from my cousin who works as a guard for their estate. The Norn Family really is looking to explore the Vanishing Dunes!"

"There's no way. Even if they're a subsidiary of the Sapientia Clan, isn't that too arrogant of them? Especially to hire mercenaries instead of sending their own troops! Do they not have any regard for our lives?"

"No, you know the reputation they have. The Norn Family is known to care for the people, but they can't afford to be careless this time. The mercenaries are being hired to act together with their personal army, because..."

"Don't stall and just tell me!"

"Alright, but keep this to yourself. Nobody is supposed to know this."

"You know I will, so just tell me already. What do I even gain from spreading the news?"

"True...well, from what I've heard...the 2nd Young Master, Asher Norn, disappeared into the Vanishing Dunes three days ago. This party isn't just to explore the ridge, the main purpose is to find him."

The conversation took place in a hidden location that nobody should've been able to eavesdrop on them, but the two men were unaware of the presence of the Demigod casually drinking tea in the shop below them.

'A clan directly related to one of the four major clans and an expedition to a strange place, huh...'

Damien grinned, his face twitching as he tried to stop himself.

But he couldn't.

He had to do it.

'This...'

He took another sip.

'...sounds like my cup of tea.'