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Chapter 130, 129: A new identity, the reincarnation of a god, my greatsword is already thirsting for blood!

"~~~! This gentleman is only Iv.1!?"

"Miss Alexandra! You must be joking! I've never heard of such a thing!"

A nearly shrill scream shattered the tranquility of the private room.

The staff member in charge of reception stared intently at the adventurer information form that Gu Yuan had just filled out, his eyes wide as if they were about to pop out of their sockets.

He had worked in the guild for five years and believed he had witnessed many strange things.

At most, I've only ever seen a level 1 player with exceptional talent defeat a level 2 player whose skill level is often questionable.

But could he easily crush a battle-hardened Iv3, a Dark Faction elite, with a bounty of thirty million falies?

This is utterly a fantasy!

He even subconsciously suspected that the regimental commander in front of him might have transferred his credit to the other person in order to promote a newcomer.

Upon hearing this, Alexie's smile faded slightly. She placed her hands on the table, her emerald eyes filled with seriousness.

"Who's joking? That's precisely why I used Class B clearance to bring him here for 'special registration.'"

"The goddess Astraea taught us not to lie. But his situation—was far too special."

"If we make it public too early, it will inevitably cause unpredictable turmoil and prying. That's why I had to bring him to the guild." She paused. "I believe your guild has a way to properly handle his information. If you can't make the decision, then immediately ask that expert to come out and decide."

"That one" naturally refers to Uranus, the great god who descended from the heavens and resides deep within the guild.

Its divine power and rank are comparable to Zeus, making it a stable cornerstone for the guild and even Orario.

Upon hearing the word "expert," the staff member froze. Did they need to alert that important figure?

He looked at Gu Yuan, who remained calm, and the last trace of doubt in his heart was replaced by immense shock.

He took a deep breath, as if making some kind of decision, and with trembling hands reached out, forcing a smile that was more like a grimace:

"Excuse me, sir, may I shake your hand?"

He explained with difficulty, "Don't let my current position as an office worker fool you. Years ago in the 'school district,' I was a genuine Iv3."

For the sake of the guild's safety, he had to verify it himself.

Even if the opponent is really capable of 1v4, I can at least hold my own, right?

The moment their hands clasped together—!

"—!"

An unimaginable, ferocious force surged forth.

As if he had been flattened by a steel coil, the excruciating pain instantly shattered his mental defenses, causing him to let out a piercing scream.

He jerked his hand back, revealing it to be red, swollen, and deformed. His voice trembled with tears and utter conviction.

"I...I understand! I completely understand! I'm so sorry!"

Without a second thought, he didn't even dare to look at Gu Yuan a second time.

Despite the excruciating pain, he grabbed the information sheet on the table and ran out of the private room as if his life depended on it.

That's terrifying! That's definitely not the power of a level 1—no, not even a normal level 4!

Could he be the reincarnation of some deity?!

His mind was in complete chaos, with only this absurd yet uniquely explainable thought remaining.

After passing through layers of heavily guarded passages, the staff finally arrived at the guild's underground, a sacred realm that only a very few could set foot in.

The colossus Uranus, standing about four meters tall, sits silently on a massive stone throne, like an unchanging mountain.

The staff member knelt down with a thud, enduring the excruciating pain in his right hand and the fear in his heart, and stammered out a report as clearly as possible.

After a long silence, the deity on the throne finally spoke, his voice deep and resonant: "A new member of the Astrea Familia."

He took the information sheet, his gaze sweeping over the two lines of text "Gu Yuan" and "v1", before falling into a brief silence.

Based on the modified information, he almost immediately understood Astraea's intentions.

The purpose of concealing the truth is not to deceive, but to plant a piece that can turn the tide of the battle.

The guild provides cover, while the Astrea Familia cultivates this sharp blade.

This is more beneficial than harmful for maintaining the stability of Orario and for the growth of Gu Yuan himself.

"Hmm." Uranus pondered, the wisdom of the gods allowing him to instantly grasp dozens of possible plans and directions for the future.

He put away the information sheet, his gaze slowly lowering to the staff member below who was almost exhausted.

"Special promotion granted. Provisional rank: Iv4. His background and adventurer experience must be rewritten flawlessly."

Are you injured?

"Fels".

His gaze shifted to the deep shadows in a corner of the main hall.

A figure draped in a large black cloak, completely concealing its shape and face, quietly emerged.

The being known as Fels slightly raised his head, and a flash of red light seemed to appear in the shadow of his hood.

He first glanced at the staff member's horribly mangled right hand, then his gaze met that of the god on the throne, and he immediately understood the full meaning.

"I'll handle it."

Fels' voice was low and husky as he walked up to the staff member and extended his hand: "Relax."

"Oh, thank you for your help." The staff member was flattered but also felt uneasy.

The next second, a powerful yet gentle magical force surged into his body, and the excruciating pain in his hand quickly subsided.

But at the same time, a strong wave of dizziness washed over him. Before he could even cry out, everything went black, and he completely lost consciousness.

I'm sorry.

Fels' voice was flat as he instinctively supported the other's limp body. "This concerns the future of Orario. The fewer people who know the details, the better."

He took out a magical artifact and gently pressed it against the staff member's forehead.

"Sleep well. When you wake up, you will return to your familiar post. What you saw and heard today was nothing but a vague dream."

It is necessary to ensure that the secret is not leaked from this insignificant person.

Moreover, if this Gu Yuan is truly as powerful as described, once he grows to level 3 or level 4, he will undoubtedly become an absolute trump card in the fight against darkness.

The magical artifact glowed faintly, precisely erasing the memories in the other person's mind related to Gu Yuan's true strength.

Once everything was settled, Uranus spoke again slowly, his voice booming: "Fels."

"exist."

"Pay close attention to him. Record his fighting style with your 'eyes' and report it to me."

"You mean—"

"A level 1 being, yet possessing the capacity of a level 4 or even a level 5—this is too absurd and bizarre even for the lower realms." Stars seemed to be moving in Uranus's eyes. "I need to confirm—is he one of my old friends, or—an even more unknown variable?"

Even gods cannot see through all the unknowns, and this is precisely the joy and meaning they seek when they descend to the mortal realm.

"Yes, sir." Fels bowed and accepted the order without the slightest hesitation.

The next moment, his figure quietly disappeared into the shadows.

Almost at the same time, a pure white owl silently flew out of the guild, perched on a branch, and quietly watched the room where Gu Yuan was located.

Shortly after, the door to the private room was pushed open, and Gu Yuan received the message that he had become a 1v4.

He was initially puzzled, but seeing Alexandra's knowing look and the staff's cryptic attitude, he immediately understood the goddess's good intentions.

The Astrea Familia is currently inadequate in dealing with the dark factions.

What is needed is a hero, even if he is male, who can unleash the power of an Iv5 from a "reasonably" high starting point—Iv4—to deter the villains and turn the tide.

This will not only make the banner of "justice" shine brighter, but also bring hope to people who are in a state of anxiety.

While he is still considered a genius for overcoming a level 5 challenge, it is no longer as astonishing as a 1v1 comeback against a level 5 opponent, which would invite excessive scrutiny.

"I see—this is the more 'reasonable' starting point."

Gu Yuan muttered to himself, a barely perceptible smile curving his lips.

That's good, because this way I won't be so restricted in using my strength.

Starting from scratch is certainly an experience, but taking the initiative to control the situation may be a more correct way to navigate the world.

Thinking of this, Gu Yuan clenched his fist slightly, his gaze piercing through the wall as he looked into the distance.

His "Frostmourne" was already desperately thirsting for more.