Ayla Morningstar was also somewhat conflicted after hearing Loren’s question.

Although she didn’t want to go to the Abyss, she was also afraid that Loren would get into trouble with the terrifying Abyss because of her. She hesitated and asked:

“Is it really okay? Big Brother, that’s the Abyss…”

“It’s fine.”

“Really?”

“Really.”

“Okay, I believe you, Big Brother!”

Loren once again raised his hand to pat the little one’s head and instructed:

“Be good. Remember to stand behind me if a fight breaks out later.”

As Loren’s conversation with the little one ended, the group of mysterious figures not far away finally began to grow restless.

That mysterious figure took another step forward, his words carrying a hint of threat:

“Mr. Loren, we hold you in great respect, but it seems you do not respect our Morningstar family?”

“Don’t misunderstand, sir. I am merely completing my commission. But you know, as an Interstellar Hunter, the commission success rate is very important to me.”

Loren replied with a perfunctory smile.

“This is different from what Marcus commissioned you to do!” the mysterious figure emphasized.

“Due to his insufficient payment and the vague nature of the commission’s content, I think I will go have a talk with him personally…”

Loren’s tone began to grow nonchalant.

Mr. Marcus, this time, you’d better not let me find you, or you’ll die…

Oh, no, to avoid affecting my relationship with the little one, I’ll just take all your valuables instead…

See how merciful I am…

The scene fell into silence once again.

And this time, there seemed to be no room for turning back.

“I never expected that after coming to the Star Realm, the biggest trouble would be you. Marcus really found a lawless fellow…”

The mysterious figure spoke with a hint of regret.

After saying this, he gently raised his hand, intending to remove the hood from his head.

Loren also silently prepared to activate his ability, the black wings behind him beginning to unfurl.

“BOOM!”

A tremendous roar suddenly erupted! It was the sound of the ground being shattered by immense force!

A somewhat portly figure instantly appeared between Loren and the group of mysterious figures, kicking up a billowing cloud of dust!

“Hey, hey, hey, you’re not planning to fight right outside my castle, are you?” Retab Collin’s voice rang out from within the dust cloud.

Seeing this, Loren quietly halted the activation of his ability. Hmm? This energy fluctuation?!

The mysterious figure’s pupils contracted sharply upon seeing this plump, somewhat balding figure!

Retab Collin released the energy fluctuation he normally kept concealed.

His aura, carrying immense pressure, reminded everyone present that this was no ordinary Martial Artist, but an extremely dangerous beast.

“I’ll only say this once, so you’d better listen carefully.”

Retab looked towards the group of mysterious figures, his gaze sharp, his presence awe-inspiring.

“If you damage my lovely castle, you will die, guests from the Abyss…”

Facing Retab Collin’s threat, the mysterious figure first gave a slight bow, then calmly stated:

“Respected powerful one, we mean no offense, but this is a matter between us and that Interstellar Hunter.”

“I don’t care. If you so much as scratch the castle behind me, I’ll sell your corpses to those skeletons at the Lich Council,” Retab Collin said with a smile.

“In that case, we respect your will. Farewell.”

After calmly saying this, the mysterious figure turned and led the group of mysterious figures away.

Loren clearly sensed the other party’s gaze sweeping over him for an instant before they left.

“What an unexpected development… I never thought this slacker would come out to intervene…” Loren mused inwardly.

After the group of mysterious figures disappeared from Loren’s sight, he asked in an ordinary tone:

“Why stop me?”

By now, Retab Collin had also withdrawn the energy fluctuation he was emitting, returning to his usual slacker demeanor.

He turned to look at Loren and said with a smile:

“Young man, the level ahead isn’t suitable for you right now. Come back to explore it later…”

“You think I can’t win?”

Hearing Loren’s question, Retab sighed helplessly.

“I’m just worried about the castle. I’ve used it for so many years; let’s make do with it for a few more decades.”

“My branch of the Association doesn’t have the money to build a new one…”

Although Loren didn’t believe a single word of what Retab Collin said, he still took out his Federation Coin and tossed it into the air.

“Is what the other party said true? If yes, heads.”

The coin fell. Heads!

True!

Loren: “…”

Great, my impression of you has been refreshed again.

After a long silence, Loren finally accepted this fact.

Loren looked at the extremely slackerish Retab Collin before him and tentatively asked:

“Are you Legendary?”

Retab Collin hesitated for a moment before slowly replying:

“Well, everyone treats me as Legendary…”

“After slacking off for so long, they really think I’m weak…”

Hearing this reason, Loren fell silent once more.

“A Demigod is afraid of being reported?” Loren recalled some things, feeling puzzled.

“Young man, I must tell you. As a manager, revealing an inconsequential flaw makes others feel more at ease with you.”

At this point, Retab Collin paused strangely.

“Besides, in the Association, the ability of the supervisor in charge of corruption is quite troublesome and counters mine. I really can’t beat him…”

After hearing the other’s words, Loren tossed the coin in his hand again.

“Is what the other party said true? If yes, heads.”

The coin fell once more.

Heads! Still true!

“…” A worthless piece of trash who only knows how to be corrupt!

Loren shot Retab Collin a disdainful look, took the little one’s hand, and turned to walk back into the castle.

“Goodbye, Uncle Collin!” The little one waved happily at Retab Collin.

Clearly, she was quite happy about not having to go to the Abyss.

“Goodbye, little one,” Retab Collin replied with a smile.

Retab Collin stood at the castle gate, smiling as he watched the retreating figures of Loren and Ayla Morningstar, until the figures, one large and one small, disappeared around the corner.

“Kids these days are so hot-tempered…”

When he was the only one left at the castle gate, he shook his head with a bitter smile.

“Good thing I stepped in at the critical moment. Another day of saving on expenses!”

By the end, his tone was gradually filled with a strong sense of pride.

As his words ended, that plump, balding figure quietly vanished from the castle gate…

The area outside the Interstellar Hunter Association’s gate returned to its usual peace.

Apart from the large crater Retab Collin left when he arrived, there was no other change…

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