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    "This is ridiculous!"


    Meanwhile, as the participants absorbed the shock, anger and frustration surged within them. They couldn''t help but question how they all had been ejected simultaneously.


    "Did the tower malfunction? How could we all be expelled at once? It feels like we''ve been robbed! Someone must have sabotaged us. But who could possess such power? We demand an exnation!" they voiced their collective outrage at the members of the council of elders.


    Keldor stepped forward to address the misunderstanding of the angry young masters and young misses.


    "You all are quite imaginative but no, nothing of that sort transpired. You were expelled from the Monster Tower by its ruler, not due to any faults or shorings on your part. Take a moment to observe the screens projected before you. His Highness Evan, through his cunning and skill, has already sessfully reached the pinnacle of the tower. As a result, he has rightfully imed the position of its master. It was his will that led to your current predicament, and there is no wrongdoing in this. You must understand that this is a war—a fiercepetition where undermining your opponents is an essential strategy. He grabbed the strongest opportunity and used it in a way that best benefited himself. Even I am left impressed!"


    Keldor''s words were spoken with a sense of calm authority, as if he were delivering a necessary truth that the participants needed to ept.


    Hanging on Keldor''s every word, a sense of defeat washed over the faces of the participants. The weight of the truth bore down upon them heavily, sinking their spirits. They had beenpletely outssed by His Highness Evan, who had ascended all the way to the illustrious tenth floor, while they struggled to make progress on the mere second floor. The disparity between their achievements was so vast that it felt insurmountable. There was simply noparison to be made.


    The chasm separating them from His Highness Evan''s remarkable feat seemed impossibly wide, leaving them disheartened and dispirited!


    At the same time, upon hearing the name Evan, Mathew''s eyes zed with fury.


    "So, it was him. He ruined everything for me." he muttered under his breath his voice filled with indignation.


    Because of Evan, his mother might die! Mathew, who loved his mother to death, began to hate Evan even more.


    .....


    At the pinnacle of the majestic Monster Tower, on its lofty tenth floor, stood a splendid prince. His hands were behind his back and his gaze was sharp and profound. That stance and that gaze made him look like a sword immortal.


    Suddenly, he parted his lips to speak with grace and authority befitting his esteemed status.


    "Managers, heed the prince''s call."


    It was evident from the speaker''s voice that the prince in question was none other than Evan.


    Without a moment''s dy, three individuals emerged in response: Victor D''Angelo, Prince Charming Croc, and Marcus. They stood before their ruler, ready to serve.


    "We, your loyal servants, answer your call," they dered in unison.


    "Since we''ll be journeying together, let''s take the opportunity to understand one another better. Please, share your stories, strengths, and anything else you''d like to reveal. I invite each of you to open up and express who you truly are and what you are capable of." Evan said to the three of them.<novelsnext></novelsnext>


    ''The ruler turned out to be different than I expected.'' Prince Charming found himself taken aback by the prince''s genuine curiosity. He had long held the assumption that their role under a ruler would solely involve serving, with no regard for trulyprehending their individuality. Aforting warmth enveloped his heart as he recognized a resemnce between Evan and their creator''s creator, Ethan Frost.


    Victor had the same thought as Prince Charming.


    Marcus, on the other hand, expressed his surprise, "You wish to learn about us?"


    "I don''t recall speaking in an unknownnguage." Evan responded with a touch of amusement.


    The managers introduced themselves to Evan.


    Through their words, Evan discovered that the managers were part of the esteemed group known as the ten hidden swords of Ethan Frost. Although no one knew how they looked like, these individuals were held in high esteemed in the empire as they had gained significant recognition during the previous war against the hell realm and were hailed as war heroes across the Gxy.


    Among them, Marcus was considered the weakest and had the cultivation base of a Spirit Master. Prince Charming, on the other hand, was in the same realm as Marcus but had reached its peak-stage. Victor was stronger than them both. He was a remarkable Spirit Grandmaster.


    Beyond the initial three levels of Soul Cultivation, namely Soul Manifestation, Soul Fusion, and Soul Embodiment, there existed four additional levels: Spirit Master, Spirit Grandmaster, Spirit Lord, and the ultimate rank, Spirit Emperor. Notably, all Seven Imperial Lords and Four Elders of the Dark Tower were Spirit Lords. In the vast expanse of the ck Eye Gxy, there was only a single Spirit Emperor though. He was known as the Imperial Master, the strongest under the heavens.


    The final four realm of cultivation belonged to a cohesive stage, distinct from the initial steps of soul cultivation such as soul maniption and embodiment. This meant that while they stood far above first-step and second-stage soul maniptors, as well as third-step cultivators, namely soul embodiment realm cultivators, there remained a possibility for individuals within the cohesive stage to triumph in battles against others at the same stage, regardless of their cultivation realm.


    It''s worth noting that such instances were umon and mainly urred during carefully orchestrated assassinations.


    In any case, it was clear from this revtion just how invaluable Evan''s new subjects truly were!


    Moreover, each possessed unique traits and professions that held great potential.


    Prince Charming is heavily into being stylish and cool, exuding a passion for fashion. He is an excellent makeup artist and also possesses powerful disguise skills, capable of assuming various personas with remarkable finesse. He could change his body structure and features to look like a human from a Humanoid Croc and blend in with societyFor infiltration purpose, he should be the first choice for any sane person.


    Victor is a professional chef. He can create delicious food that not only tantalizes the taste buds but also has beneficial effects on cultivators and Gctic Soldiers. His culinary creations have the potential to enhance their cultivation and strengthen their bodies.


    Marcus, in his ownid-back manner, enjoyszing around and prioritizesfort above all else, earning him the endearing nickname of a "salted fish." However, this rxed approach has its advantages. He likes enjoyingfort. Thus, Marcus has dedicated his time to developing unique soul skills that improve the quality of his life. These skills, although unconventional, can prove invaluable in various scenarios.


    Undoubtedly, the collective knowledge and abilities possessed by Prince Charming, Victor, and Marcus held immense potential for benefiting Evan.


    ''Their distinctive talents and professions will bring a wealth of advantages to my future endeavors,'' Evan thought a merchant-like glint shing in his eyes.