Poverty makes me capable of anything.

"They were the ones who made the move in the Hogs Galaxy before, but I don't know where they came from. I'm afraid only the people in the underwater mercenary group know."

"Infidels, await my judgment."

Bridges flicked away the blood droplets hanging on his clothes with his finger. After a month and a half, his injuries were finally almost healed.

The rest can be treated on the spaceship.

Eager to return home, Bridges immediately embarked on his journey back.

It was already early December.

[Only 13 days left until the anniversary celebration!]

This is the first official celebration, so there should be plenty of perks!

The anniversary celebration atmosphere on the forum is getting stronger and stronger, and the official team has also timely distributed name tags to all players.

It was a grayish-white star.

As December 18th approaches, the stars will become brighter and brighter.

The NPCs, unaware of the situation, thought it was a mark of a new religion or faction.

Fortunately, the anniversary event provided a safety net, so players who had been in the game for almost six months without triggering the main quest didn't cause any trouble.

The main storyline will definitely be released along with the anniversary event, so there's no need to rush.

The Crimson King is probably the most handsome non-humanoid boss so far.

Honestly, we're basically just going to watch the main storyline unfold this time. This boss is way too strong; we're not even qualified to be cannon fodder.

I'm actually a little envious of those people in the Time-Space Rift; damn, they level up so fast!

It's alright, they'll only be enjoying themselves for a short while. Once the main storyline starts, it'll be our turn to shine.

Let's hope so.

……

[Only 4 days left until the anniversary celebration!]

When Bridges opened his eyes, nine days had passed.

At the airport, he met the **tribal envoy who was already waiting there.

"The Lord is very dissatisfied with your performance in the Silent Lands," the messenger said.

Bridges nodded slightly. "I understand."

He doesn't want to talk about these things right now.

But the messenger didn't seem to intend to let him go.

"Fortunately, the Crimson Lotus King did not fall into anyone's hands in the end, otherwise you would have been in for a world of hurt this time."

Bridges said, "It sounds like I'm very lucky."

"You should thank the Lord for his magnanimity."

“Yes.” Bridges nodded silently.

Yes, sometimes his manners are so good that they amaze even those who know him.

Even now, the smile on his face doesn't seem out of place at all.

Even people who know him would probably think he's just another person who looks similar.

Bridges thought to himself.

"Does Your Majesty have any other instructions?" he asked kindly.

The messenger said, “That is why I have come.”

Bridges waited quietly.

"Recently, the situation in the Exiled Empire and the Eternal Star Road has become somewhat unstable. The Overlord wants you to be prepared."

Bridges retorted, "Are we going to the Star Tree Starfield again?"

"This is just to prepare you; you don't necessarily have to go there. So don't run around during this time."

Bridges nodded: "I came back to deal with the attack on the Cult of Protoss. I will be staying in the Hogs system for the time being, and I don't think it will affect the Overlord's important matters."

“Oh, speaking of this…” the messenger frowned, “The Lord has told you to leave these matters alone for now.”

"what?"

Bridges was taken aback.

He could tolerate the previous criticisms, but this was something he could not accept calmly, no matter what.

Give me a reason.

Bridges's gaze sharpened, and he stared directly at the messenger, as if he were about to resort to violence at the slightest provocation.

The envoy said, "This is just speculation. Some time ago, His Majesty sent people to investigate this matter. The intelligence gathered from the underwater mercenary group indicates that the force that appeared out of nowhere is likely one of Barriel's subordinates."

"Apocalypse Barril?"

"Yes."

Bridges roared, "Does the Overlord fear Barril?"

The envoy shook his head repeatedly: "No, how could such a thing be? The Overlord is only considering the bigger picture. Both Barriel and the Overlord are supporters of the Eternal Star Road. At this crucial moment, it's best to avoid causing any major trouble."

"joke!"

Bridges snapped at him.

"If it's about considering the bigger picture, why did Barriel's men attack me? Did they consider the bigger picture? Since they didn't, why should I consider the bigger picture?"

"Calm down," the messenger quickly reassured Bridges. "Actually, this is just speculation. His Majesty is confirming with Barril. Wait a couple more days."

Bridges took a few breaths: "Okay, then I'll wait three more days."

"Wait until the Lord replies to my message, then..."

"Alright, I understand."

"you……"

Bridges chuckled: "Concerned about this and that, no wonder you, who are considered a once-in-a-century genius of the ** race, are still no match for me."

"I……"

Bridges put on his hat, turned around, and walked away.

"Oh shit."

The messenger cursed under his breath.

If you're so arrogant, why don't you just go and talk to the Lord directly?

He'll be beaten to death sooner or later.

They agreed to wait three more days, but Bridges didn't stay there.

After bidding farewell to the messenger, he piloted his spaceship directly to the Hogs Galaxy.

Choose the firmest persimmons to squeeze.

If you hurt the people here, those mediocre guys in the underwater mercenary group will naturally know what pain is.

Bridges wandered through the stars, searching for information related to the transdimensional world, and he even found it above the player's head.

Having seen many players in the Silent Lands, Bridges assumed there were players everywhere, never imagining that these players were all from his enemies' territory.

Do you know where the headquarters of that time-traveling entity is?

"do not know."

He just shook his head blankly.

"Where do they usually hang out?"

"To be honest, they haven't shown up for a long time since they drove the Protoss out of the Hogs system."

"What about the strongholds they set up?"

"I do know a little about that."

"This number..."

Bridges took out five million energy coins.

He knew these strangers could be resurrected, so coercion would be useless against them; only enticement would work.

"That's it?"

Red Nova's eyes widened.

"Isn't that enough?"

Bridges suppressed his anger.

Red Nova chuckled: "Do you know how much risk I took by telling you this?"

"How big?" Bridges was taken aback.

"So you people don't understand anything at all. Let me tell you honestly, news travels very fast among us outsiders. Someone like me, who's out in the open, if I leak information to you, I'll be a target of the Time-Space Hunt in a few days. Then I won't be able to stay in the Hogs Galaxy anymore. 500 million? 500 million? You're trying to fob me off. It's not even enough for a ticket to the Silent Land." Red Nova curled his lip in disdain, looking like he didn't want to talk to Bridges anymore.

Do you know how hard I work?

A fever of 60 degrees Celsius and...

Ahem, wrong movie set.

In short, knowing this means paying more.

“Twice!” Bridges raised the price.

"Keep it yourself."

Five times!

He continued to shake his head.

"ten times!"