As soon as us left the room, he realized he was in the mansion of Dave Arcadian, the most secure ce in all of Arcadian City. Clearly, the Overlord who had brought him there didn''t want any danger reaching him.


    us was now a hotmodity. A day after he wiped out every Zombie in the Demon''s Abode, a video of his conquest was released to the world. Some parts had been edited out, but what remained was enough to set the inte on fire.


    While us slept, unaware of the buzz, the world had taken notice. His status on the City, Regional, and Union Charts skyrocketed. He was now ranked 6th on the City Chart and 26th on the Regional Chart.


    But the biggest shock came from the Union Chart, where his ranking jump was described as the highest in warrior history. us had leaped from the 900s to 120th ce in a single day. The whole world was stunned.


    us didn''t just prove he belonged on those charts—he made it clear he was a force to be reckoned with. Although he hadn''t yet cracked the World Chart, everyone knew it was only a matter of time.


    us was now a hotshot. Everyone wanted to get close to him. Of course, not all of them had good intentions—some harbored murderous thoughts toward him. Without even realizing it, he was constantly surrounded by both good and bad people. But did he care? Probably not.


    As he walked through the vast building, us used his senses to scan the ce. Suddenly, a voice called out to him making him halt his steps.


    "Brother us, you''re awake!" Just as us was trying to keep a low profile, a voice called out to him.


    "Brother Nathan, how have you been?" us immediately recognized the voice. It was Nathan Arcadian, thest son of Dave Arcadian. Nathan had once tried to recruit him when he had just be an Ascended warrior.


    Back then, us was thrilled to be earning so much money for an expedition into a Forbidden Zone. However, the expedition never took ce due to some unexpected problems.


    us never forgot about Nathan. They met again at the Felin Youth Ball and even exchanged numbers. He didn''t have a strong connection with Nathan, but he wasn''t the type to act arrogant toward just anyone. So, despite his efforts to slip away and explore the city, he stopped when Nathan called out to him.


    "Brother us, how are you doing? My father said you were injured again during the battle at the Demon''s Abode," Nathan said, walking closer to us.


    "Well, as you can see, I''m fine now," us replied with a smile. Nathan had never done anything to upset him, so us was as friendly as he could be around him. After all, Nathan wasn''t just anyone—he was the son of the richest man in the entire Eastern Region of the Northern Union.


    Nathan studied us for a moment, his eyes scanning him from head to toe as if checking for any signs of lingering injury. Satisfied, he nodded, his usual easygoing smile returning.


    "They said you went up against an entire army of Zombies and even defeated a Zombie Emperor. Is it true?" Of course, Nathan already knew it was true—everyone did. Videos of us''s battle and the aftermath were all over the inte. But Nathan had to ask, partly to make conversation and partly to strengthen their friendship.


    "Well, I just did what needed to be done to stop their n," us replied casually. "Any warrior would''ve done the same."


    Nathan shook his head with a smile. "Still, for a Master stage warrior to take down thousands of Zombie Kings—that''s unreal. I really envy you, Brother us. You''re both my inspiration and my worst nightmare."


    us chuckled at that, amused by Nathan''s honesty. "I wouldn''t go that far," he said. "I''ve still got a long way to go."


    Nathan''s grin widened. "Maybe. But if I were in your shoes, I''d be doing a victoryp right now."


    us smirked. "I''ll save that for the next battle."


    Nathan nodded, appreciating us''s humility even after such an incredible feat. us wasn''t like the other prodigies and so-called Legacies who thought they were above everyone else. us''s achievements were on a level those arrogant bastards couldn''t evenpare with, yet they still looked down on everyone.


    But us? He was different. Easygoing and friendly, approachable to anyone. Nathan really appreciated that, and he couldn''t help but wonder if he could maintain that kind of personality if he were in us''s shoes.


    Of course, he wouldn''t. Just months ago, Nathan had looked down on us when his sister made him go to Ross City to recruit him. He knew he would''ve been just as arrogant as the Legacies. But seeing how us remained reserved and kind, Nathan found his own personality changing without him even realizing it.


    "Oh, Brother us, will you be going to the Genius Gathering at Sinji Valley?" Nathan asked. "Every young warrior who passed the Regional Trials across the Northern Union will be there. It''s a week-long event."


    "Of course, I''ll go. If I don''t, who will stir up trouble among those legacy bastards?" us grinned, actually looking forward to the gathering. It was just a few months away, and he had a feeling something good woulde out of it. Of course, "good" depended on how much trouble he could cause.


    "That''s great to hear. By the way, my father said if you''re not busy, would you join us for dinner this evening?" Nathan finally brought up the real reason he was there. us knew this wasn''t just a casual run-in.


    "Tell him I''ll be there," us replied.


    "Good." Nathan smiled. Then, after a pause, he asked, "By the way, are you heading out somewhere?"


    "Yeah, just wanted to catch some fresh air and see the sights," us said.


    "Well, Arcadian City is huge and beautiful, so have fun." With that, us went on his way, leaving Nathan to watch him disappear into the distance.


    Shortly after, us left the Arcadian Mansion and started walking down a busy street. He wanted to stop by some local shops to see if he could get something for his mom and sister. He walked across the neatly paved road, not bothering to put on an air of grace despite his newfound fame.


    Instead, he wore a hoodie and sunsses, making sure his recognizable features were hidden. Nadia had always made sure to update his wardrobe with stylish yet discreet outfits so he could enjoy some peace when he went out.


    After walking for a few minutes, us found himself in a new part of the city, filled with painters. He froze as he saw the paintings—almost every canvas hanging in front of the stores featured him.


    "This is too embarrassing," he muttered to himself, staring at the art. Paintings of him fighting a lion, battling zombies, and even catching arrows made of snakes hung everywhere for him to see.


    But even so, he didn''t waste the chance to walk along the pavement and look at the paintings. After fifteen minutes of browsing, he left and headed to the jewelry section.


    He couldn''t take in what he was seeing any longer. It was just too embarrassing. Looking at an exaggerated version of yourself on a canvas can be quite a headache.


    As us walked through a part of the city, he suddenly stopped and sighed.


    "You know, some people call this stalking. So instead of hiding, why don''t youe out and let''s have a nice little chat?" us said, turning to a shadow not far from him.


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