Reborn with Infinity Money System, I was Worshipped by All Universes!-Chapter 229 - 226-A Messenger Pigeon Ahead, a Flying Rabbit Behind?

"Apollo, why hasn't Velen shown up yet?"

"Don't tell me he snuck off again?"

After getting a full update on Gallio and Kayn's situation, Anastasia turned directly to her knight commander, Apollo, and questioned him.

"Milady, His Highness Velen is still resting," Apollo answered respectfully the moment he heard her inquiry.

"What?!"

Anastasia instantly exploded.

I'm out here entertaining guests, and you're still snoring away?!

"Still asleep?"

"At a time like this? The sun is already high in the sky, and he's still in bed?!"

"Go wake him up and tell him to get to the fortress hall immediately!"

Frowning slightly at the news that Velen was still sound asleep, Anastasia issued the command without hesitation.

"Milady, I wouldn't dare!"

Apollo shook his head violently, his expression pale with horror. He'd rather fight that one-eyed lunatic than be tasked with waking up Velen.

"Everyone in this fortress knows His Highness Velen loves to sleep in—he only wakes up naturally!"

"Why not… send that rabbit instead? It's his most beloved magical pet, after all!"

Without missing a beat, Apollo pushed this dangerous mission onto the bunny.

"That's not a bad idea."

Anastasia nodded. "Aside from that rabbit, I doubt anyone in this fortress dares disturb my overly extravagant disciple."

"Apollo, go find the rabbit and have it wake Velen up."

Apollo's suggestion was approved without resistance.

However, this entire conversation left Gallio and Kayn completely dumbfounded. Neither of them had ever imagined that Velen's status in this fortress would be so high—so high, in fact, that no one dared to wake him up… not even Ascended Rank powerhouses!

Just how mysterious was this Velen?

"Lady Anastasia, may I ask how you managed to develop this fortress into—"

Mmph!

Before Gallio could finish his question, Kayn desperately clamped a hand over his mouth, his face contorting in agony as he begged, "Lord Gallio, for the love of the God of Light, please don't ask that!"

"What's wrong with these two visitors from the holy fortress?" Anastasia muttered under her breath, frowning at their bizarre behavior. "They're acting weirder by the minute…"

Meanwhile, in Velen's quarters.

"Apollo! Are you insane?! Put me down!"

"Oh, esteemed Sunlord, don't joke like that! If I disturb the master's rest, he'll turn me into stew!"

Apollo showed no mercy as the rabbit squirmed in his grasp, kicking its little legs in panic. Completely unfazed, Apollo raised it high like a javelin.

"Listen here, bunny. I'm acting under my lady's orders. Once His Highness wakes up, make sure you tell him to head straight to the fortress hall."

With that, Apollo thrust his arm forward with force—

"APOLLO, I HATE YOU!"

"MASTER, SAVE ME!"

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The rabbit screamed as it flew like an arrow through the open window. Seeing the blurred shape of the sleeping Velen and the rapidly approaching Astral Aurum wall, panic flickered in its crimson eyes.

Hm?

Hearing the commotion, Velen slowly opened his groggy eyes just in time to see a white blur pass over his head—

Thud!

With a muffled crash, the rabbit slammed into the wall crafted from advanced mana crystals and then slid down… landing squarely on Velen's bed.

What the hell?!

What's this stupid rabbit doing?!

Crashing into walls for fun?

Testing the durability of Astral Aurum walls?

Staring at the dazed bunny sprawled on his blanket, Velen looked utterly baffled.

"Master, there are visitors at the fortress saying they've come to see you. Lady Anastasia ordered that you head to the main hall right away," the bunny quickly explained, rubbing its sore head with its tiny paws.

First, a messenger pigeon…

Now, a flying rabbit?

That thought alone made Velen burst out laughing.

He looked at the rabbit with admiration. "Little guy, you really know how to put on a show!"

I do? What show?!

I was thrown through a window by that Apollo bastard!

As he watched his master walk off laughing, the rabbit was completely lost. It had no idea what Velen meant.

"Who could be looking for me?"

Velen muttered to himself as he headed toward the fortress hall.

Fortress Main Hall

"Kayn?"

The moment Velen stepped into the hall and saw who the guests were, a look of surprise crossed his face.

"What are you doing here?"

"Velen, take them around the fortress for a bit. I'm going back to my meditation."

At Anastasia's command, Velen immediately took Gallio and Kayn away from the main hall.

In the courtyard.

Vintage Lafite wine aged ten thousand years.

Fruit of the Saintess—one of the Ten Legendary Fruits of the Singularity Battlefield.

Grilled Dragon Glass steak.

Gallio and Kayn stood frozen in shock, staring at the delicacies spread out across the stone table.

This… is how you treat guests?

Thinking back to the measly reception they received back at their own fortress, the two of them suddenly felt like their entire organization was utterly pathetic.

Can't take it anymore!

We've lost! Totally lost!

Watching them stuff their faces in awe, Velen chuckled and asked, "So, Brother Kayn, what do you think of my humble little fortress?"

"Lord Velen, this place makes me question my entire existence!"

"To be honest, if I had known things were like this… I might never have come here in the first place…"

Kayn let out a bitter laugh, frustration oozing from his tone.

Ever since he arrived at this fortress, everything he thought he knew had been turned upside down.

How can someone be so recklessly extravagant?

No wonder he could drop three million advanced mana crystals without batting an eye!

"Hahahaha!"

Velen laughed heartily at that, then cast a smug glance at the two guests. "Lord Anastasia is obsessed with meditation and doesn't bother with fortress affairs. Everything you see here—this scale, this luxury—was personally built up by me, her loyal disciple, using vast amounts of wealth."

"That's right!"

"This fortress owes everything it is today to Lord Velen's tireless efforts!"

"Just a few months ago, it was only Lady Anastasia, Counselor Clinton, Lord Velen, and me here. Later, Ironback Centipede, the bunny, and many others were all recruited by Lord Velen with massive investments!"

Alan, who was busy grilling meat at the side, chimed in right on cue to sing Velen's praises.

What the—

The leader meditates full-time, while the disciple spends like mad to build the strongest fortress?

Hearing this conversation, Gallio and Kayn felt their understanding of the world get flipped yet again.

This fortress is absolutely insane!

After the meal and some conversation.

"Lord Velen," Kayn suddenly asked, "you're the one ranked 100th on the Rising Magi Rankings, right?"

"That's me."

Velen proudly confirmed.

"Your Highness Velen, I recently came across the latest update to the Archmage Leaderboard. The notes beside your name were… a bit odd. It says you defeated Aedida using some sort of special method."

Velen nodded. "That's right. So you've heard of my tale."

"May I ask… what exactly was this 'special method'?"

Gallio couldn't contain his curiosity any longer. He just had to know.

Kayn, on the other hand, looked absolutely mortified—he had never realized his protector was this much of a gossip!

Why are you asking that?!

Why?!

"Honestly, it wasn't anything special."

"I just paid for it."

Velen said nonchalantly.