Meanwhile.

In another corner of Planet Alfa, inside a mysterious building, the atmosphere was heavy and oppressive.

“Hmph, that Enzo is just lucky.” A voice suddenly broke the silence.

The speaker was a tall man dressed in extravagant clothing, his eyes revealing disdain. “I’ve heard he won easily in the assessment and gained quite a few benefits. It’s really annoying.”

This man was Weiss, a member of the Pride Temple.

He held himself in high regard and felt a sense of envy and discontent towards Enzo, who had recently joined the Rage Temple and was making waves.

“Weiss, don’t underestimate him.”

Another voice chimed in. The owner of the voice was a stern-looking woman. “To stand out in the assessment, he must have some exceptional qualities. Plus, I’ve heard he seems to have a lot of valuable resources, and even Kosor is in close dealings with him.”

The woman was Leah, Weiss’s companion, also from the Pride Temple.

While she didn’t blindly look down on Enzo like Weiss, she still felt a hint of caution regarding Enzo’s rise.

“Valuable resources?”

Weiss sneered, “Perhaps he used some underhanded means to get it. I think we need to give him a lesson to show him who the real strong ones are on Planet Alfa.”

Leah frowned slightly. She felt Weiss’s idea was a bit rash, but she couldn’t deny that there had always been competition and conflict between the Pride Temple and the Rage Temple.

Perhaps giving Enzo a small warning wouldn’t be a bad idea.

“What do you plan to do?” Leah asked.

A sinister smile crept across Weiss’s lips. “We can find an opportunity to create some trouble for him while he’s on a mission. Let him know the consequences of offending the Pride Temple.”

…

On the other side, after an exhilarating battle, Enzo crawled out of bed.

Putting on a pair of shorts, he sat by the large floor-to-ceiling window, admiring the view while examining the newly acquired Star Mithril.

He held the Star Mithril in his hand, carefully feeling the mysterious power it contained, contemplating how to utilize it in weapon forging.

“This piece of Star Mithril is truly extraordinary. With it, the weapons I forge will definitely be more powerful.” Enzo muttered to himself.

Flora was in the nude with a pair of proud breasts. She lay on her side, resting her head on her hand as she admired Enzo’s strong physique, feeling both satisfied and excited.

She said softly, “Enzo, you’re really impressive. I believe you are the strongest person on Alfa Planet. Just like how you treated me just now, you will surely forge an extraordinary weapon.”

Enzo smiled and walked over, gently ruffling Flora’s hair. “You really know how to charm me! But if you serve me well, once I’ve finished crafting the weapon, I’ll take you to see a much wider world.”

Flora’s eyes sparkled with excitement as she tightly embraced Enzo. She said.”I’m going to serve you always. I’m your slave girl, ready to fulfill any of your desires.”

With that, Flora curled her body, slowly exploring towards Enzo’s lower body.

But just then, Enzo’s communicator suddenly beeped.

He picked it up and saw a message from Patricia.

“Enzo, the temple has issued a new mission with substantial rewards, but it also comes with certain risks. Are you interested?” Patricia’s voice came through the communicator.

Enzo’s eyes lit up. “What mission? Tell me more.”

“It’s about exploring a mysterious ruin. It’s said that there are many precious treasures and powerful spells hidden within, but there are also some unknown dangers.”

Patricia explained, “However, this mission requires collaboration among multiple temple members. Rage Temple and Pride Temple will both be involved.”

Enzo frowned slightly. He didn’t have a good impression of the people from Pride Temple. But for the sake of gaining more resources and enhancing his strength, he decided to take on the mission.

“Alright, I’ll participate.” Enzo replied.

“Great! Prepare yourself. We’ll gather at the temple tomorrow and head out together.” Patricia said.

After ending the call, Enzo looked at Flora. “I have a mission to carry out tomorrow. You stay home and wait for me to come back.”

Flora nodded, her eyes showing a hint of worry. “You have to be careful.”

Enzo smiled reassuringly. “Don’t worry, I’ll be fine.”

…

The next day, Enzo arrived at the temple and met with Patricia and other members of Rage Temple.

They headed to the mission gathering point, where a crowd had already gathered, including members from Pride Temple.

Enzo quickly spotted Weiss and Leah, sensing hostility in their eyes.

He chose to ignore them and walked straight up to Patricia.

“Patricia, how much do you know about the specifics of this mission?” Enzo asked.

Patricia lowered her voice, saying, “All I know is that this ruin was recently discovered, and the situation inside is still unclear. But there are reports of powerful guardian beasts, so we need to be cautious.”

Enzo nodded, feeling a sense of alertness creeping in.

Just then, a leader from Pride Temple approached. He glanced at the Rage Temple members with a look of disdain. “Hmph, I hope you Rage Temple folks don’t drag us down.”

Patricia immediately bristled. “What did you say? We Rage Temple are just as capable as you!”

“Let’s see about that.”

The Pride Temple leader scoffed, turning to leave.

Enzo pulled Patricia back. “Don’t stoop to their level. Let’s just focus on our own tasks.”

Patricia nodded, but the anger still simmered within her.

As the team gradually gathered, the mission officially began.

They boarded the spaceship, heading toward the direction of the mysterious ruins.

Onboard, Weiss occasionally glanced at Enzo, his eyes filled with provocation. Enzo chose to ignore him, closing his eyes to conserve energy for the challenges ahead.

After a period of flight, the spaceship finally arrived at its destination.

Upon disembarking, they were greeted by ancient and mysterious ruins that exuded an enigmatic aura.

“Everyone, be careful. There may be dangers here.” Patricia warned.

The group cautiously ventured into the ruins, observing their surroundings.

Suddenly, a deep growl echoed, followed by a massive beast bursting forth from the shadows.

The creature was enormous, covered in sharp spikes, and looked extremely fierce.

“It’s a guardian beast! Everyone prepare for battle!” Someone shouted.

Enzo quickly summoned his Soul Fortress, enveloping the surrounding area to prevent a surprise attack from the beast.

At the same time, he gathered elemental energy in his hands, ready to strike at any moment.

The members of Pride Temple also began casting spells to attack the beast.

Weiss charged ahead, eager to prove his strength.

However, the monster’s power far exceeded everyone’s expectations.

Its skin was as hard as iron, and ordinary attacks barely affected it.

Moreover, its attack speed was incredibly fast, injuring several members in an instant.

“Damn it, how is this monster so strong?!” Weiss cursed.

Enzo remained calm, observing the creature’s movements in search of a weakness.

He noticed that the beast’s eyes seemed to be its vulnerable point, as it would deliberately blink each time it attacked.

So he shouted loudly, “Eyes! Everyone, join me in attacking its eyes!”

At Enzo’s command, the group shifted their attacks toward the monster’s eyes.

Sensing the danger, the creature began to frantically dodge.

However, under the combined effort of the team, it exposed a critical opening.

Enzo seized the opportunity and fired a powerful beam of elemental energy at the beast’s eyes.

The monster let out a scream, swayed a few times, and then collapsed to the ground.

“Finally, it’s over.” The group sighed in relief.

Weiss looked at Enzo, feeling both envious and impressed.

He hadn’t expected Enzo to stay so calm under pressure and identify the monster’s weakness, leading everyone to victory.

“Hmph, it was just luck this time.” Weiss muttered under his breath.

Just as the group prepared to move on, a violent tremor shook the ruins.

Mysterious runes began to appear on the surrounding walls, glowing with an eerie light.

“Oh no, it looks like the ruins are activating some kind of mechanism!” Patricia exclaimed, her face paling.

Tension and panic spread among the group as they realized they didn’t know what would happen next. They remained alert, watching the changes around them.

At that moment, a mysterious voice echoed through the ruins. “Intruders, you will face a trial. Only by passing this trial can you obtain the treasures within the ruins.”

The group exchanged worried glances, unsure of what the trial entailed.

Suddenly, massive traps appeared on the ground, filled with sharp spikes.

At the same time, rocks began to fall from the ceiling, crashing down toward them.

“Watch out!” Enzo shouted as he quickly grabbed Flora, dodging the traps and falling debris.

The members of Pride Temple also cast spells to protect themselves.

But in the chaos, several were injured.

Weiss, evading the attacks, muttered to himself in frustration, “What the hell is this? That Enzo—once this mission is over, I’m going to make him pay!”

After a difficult struggle, the group managed to temporarily evade the traps and falling rocks. However, before they could catch their breath, they noticed a massive stone door ahead.

The door was covered in mysterious runes, radiating an immense pressure.

“This must be the entrance to the deeper part of the ruins.” Enzo said.

“But how do we open it?” someone asked.

Enzo stepped forward, examining the runes closely. He realized that these symbols appeared to be an ancient code that needed to be solved in a specific sequence to unlock the door.

“Everyone, let’s look for clues.” Enzo instructed.

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