Poverty makes me capable of anything.

"I think you understand now that you are the target I have chosen again. As long as you nod now, you can join Silent City. You will have access to massive resources, most people in this world will not dare to provoke you, you will save countless hours of accumulation, and the difficulty of advancing to the Star Domain Ruler will be greatly reduced. Moreover, once you truly grow into the Star Domain Ruler, the entire Silent City will be yours. And all you need to do is inherit all of this and protect it!"

Virginia stood up.

Flames bloomed beneath her feet like blossoming flowers.

Her voice grew increasingly impassioned.

It was a devilishly seductive tone.

Starfield Ruler!

That's the path to becoming a Star Domain Overlord!

How many people are hoping that such good fortune will come their way?

Once chosen by a ruler, resources will no longer be a problem, and you will be able to hear the guidance of the star field ruler in person, thus avoiding countless detours on your path forward.

However, An Ran remained unmoved.

Despite the countless benefits, Virginia's terms of exchange were enough to leave An Ran speechless.

Restraint?

Should she bear things she doesn't want to bear?

Then lose your freedom?

What she needs is freedom; simply put, she wants to be free!

She's someone who's got the player template.

Advancing to the position of Star Domain Ruler is something that others can only dream of, but for An Ran it was just a few more trials and tribulations.

Even if she can't complete the task herself, she can patiently wait for the player to help her complete it.

Anran admired Virginia for growing to this point, but she still had to say no.

She adopted a smiling expression: "Thank you for your high regard, Your Majesty. Yes, joining Silent City has countless benefits, but even with so many advantages, please allow me to say this—"

"I refuse!"

Virginia's expression changed.

An Ran kept observing her expression.

She was prepared: if Virginia got angry, she'd just join in, apologize first, and then beat her until she screamed in pain.

Virginia wasn't angry.

She even regained her composure very quickly.

Why refuse?

An Ran replied, "If you consider this world as a game, then I am a special player destined to become an adventurer. Adventure is my destiny; only by constantly taking risks can I grow."

Virginia did not seem satisfied with the answer.

An Ran took a deep breath: "I remember the Lord said earlier that he was in trouble because he didn't figure out what he was really pursuing. I know very well now that what I want is adventure, and if I go against that desire, I will probably be in trouble too."

Although……

But Virginia breathed a sigh of relief.

Otherwise, I always feel like I've been abandoned.

Ha, what a bizarre idea.

Virginia said, "I understand. When I invited you over, I said I would never make things difficult for you. I feel a little uncomfortable that you rejected me, but I won't do anything to you."

An Ran also breathed a sigh of relief.

"In that case, you can wander around Silent City as you like. You can leave whenever you want; just tell the Redwoods when you want to go."

An Ran asked, "My Lord, what about Ella...?"

"I obtained the Ancient Essence from the Exiled Empire's Mech Spirits."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Anran bowed and left with Ella. Out of respect for Virginia, she decided to wander around Silent City.

"Are we just going to let her leave like this?"

"Otherwise what else?"

"Let's try to get it done a little more."

"Forced relationships are never sweet. I always felt that she was very different."

"What's different?"

"Confidence? I've never seen such confidence in anyone before. She seemed absolutely certain that she could advance to the Star Domain Ruler level on her own."

"Isn't this just blind arrogance?"

"Who knows? After all, she's been through life and death, and she's fought her way out of that place."

"Maybe."

After spending two days in Silent City, Anran expressed her desire to leave.

The mangrove forest opened up the flames surrounding the Silent City for her, and after she boarded the demon ship, Virginia's voice rang out inside the spaceship.

"Although I've been convinced by you, what you really want isn't adventure, is it?"

Who knows?

"The Silent City will always be open to you."

talk later.

Four months is enough time for players to grow significantly.

Chapter 20 I just want to make a living

"Is she from the same place as you?"

In response to the white-haired man's question, Tan He nodded: "That's right."

This is Willock, once considered the most promising rising star under Virginia's control.

Although his status dropped significantly due to his failure to advance to the Star Domain Ruler level, few people still dared to look down on Willock.

After all, Willock's strength is genuine. Apart from the Star Domain Ruler, there are few people in the entire Time Sea Star Domain who can rival Willock.

“How does she compare to you?” Willock asked.

Tan He shook his head: "I'm not as good as her. Although I may be a little stronger than her now, she will surpass me soon."

Willock seemed to be deep in thought.

Willock had been keeping an eye on the matter ever since he learned that the Controller Virginia wanted to recruit Anran.

Because it's too strange.

Virginia never made such a big fuss when she was trying to recruit him or his biggest rival, Cherny.

The extended fiery avenue is a reception method that only appears when welcoming distinguished guests!

Tan He was unaware of this, and neither was An Ran, but he, having lived in Silent City for hundreds of years, knew it.

The Virginia Overlord, born a craftsman, likes to do everything in an orderly manner.

The etiquette for receiving guests of different levels had already been decided long before he joined Silent City.

Although there were changes during this period, it was definitely not to the point that the Flame Avenue would be needed when receiving someone of An Ran's caliber.

Unless Virginia's concern for Enron exceeded his expectations.

Why would Virginia value Enron?

Willock immediately ruled out the possibility that Enron was Virginia's descendant.

Throughout the millennia, no man has ever been known to have captured Virginia's heart.

Virginia was an artist who was obsessed with craftsmanship and took it to its extreme.

Her only true loves were the handicrafts she made and the race that raised her.

Besides, An Ran came from another star system. If Virginia really gave birth, how could she possibly abandon the child there?

If it's not because of this, then it must be related to Ella.

It's said that Ella grew from the ancient essence injected by the Virginia Overlord, so it's a natural guess that Virginia has feelings for her, and it's also entirely reasonable that she values ​​Anran because of her affection for Virginia.

But that's certainly not all.

That's the only reason.

"How is this possible?"

Willock muttered to himself.

Tan looked at Willock with a puzzled expression.

He rarely saw large changes in expression on Willock's face.

So much so that he once thought Willock was expressionless.

Willock walked to the edge of the square, from where he could see the entire observatory.

"It seems you find it incredible too."

With a cool and aloof expression, Cherny spoke to Willock, who had suddenly arrived.

"How could I possibly agree so easily with the idea that the Lord thinks that woman's talent is better than ours!"

Willock clenched his fists, making his already pale skin appear even paler.

Both he and Cherny were renowned geniuses from a young age, and Virginia had not only invited them, but they were also vying for the positions of two other star system rulers.

But in the end, they all chose Virginia.

Because Virginia doesn't actively participate in external struggles, she has more time to guide her subordinates.