Compensation

"Artifact…? Ah, that thing? It is yours now, keep it. Consider it as your mother's first gift." Faustina replied and Nux's smile widened.

He has indeed found a rich mother.

"Nux."

Suddenly, Caesar called out with a serious look on his face.

"Hmm?" Nux turned towards his mother's partner.

"You have defeated the Dragon Lord."

Caesar commented. Nux frowned at that comment, unable to understand his intent,

"I did."

"The Dragon Lord was a peak existence in Yrniel." Caesar spoke.

"Hm?"

"You can even call him the Strongest Being in Yrniel and you have now defeated such being."

"Lord Caesar, what are you trying to say?" Nux questioned directly.

"When are you planning to leave the smaller pond and enter the bigger one, the one that you belong in?"

Caesar questioned.

"…" Nux momentarily turned silent and Caesar continued,