Peak Stage Emperor-Class

Cale returned inside the familiar Gravity Training Room. The armor he was wearing moments ago was gone and the heavy sword can no longer be seen. 

- Ding!

- Mission Success!

- Loading Reward!

- Received x2 Minor Origin Essence Bundle!

- Please check your storage!

Cale excitedly checked his storage and saw two small orbs of bluish-white light floating inside his storage space. When he thought about taking out the orbs, they automatically reappeared in front of him floating steadily while producing a dim bluish-white light.

The small orbs were only about the size of a coin and they felt like cotton when Cale touched them. 

"How do I even use these little things? Do I need to eat them? I don't need to eat these cotton-like orbs right?" Cale asked while playing with the orbs in his hands.

- Ding!

- The host needs to consume the Minor Origin Essence Bundle!

"Tch! Fine.." Cale pinched one of the orbs and placed it inside his mouth. 

He felt a peculiar kind of feeling when the orb was already inside his mouth. It produced a calming effect the moment it melted on his tongue. It also had a strange sweet but sandy aftertaste the same when eating pears.

When the orb melted on his tongue, it produced a slightly cold liquid that slowly entered his esophagus. He then felt all his pores opening as it digested the strong energy contained by the orb. 

"Delicious!" He then grabbed the remaining orb and threw it in his mouth.

After five minutes, the sweet aftertaste was gone and his body became a bit hot. He then felt the origin essence inside his body slowly increase. It increased from the initial stage of the Emperor-Class level to the middle stage of the Emperor-Class level. It then went up again to the peak stage of the Emperor-Class level before the increase of his origin essence stopped.

"So every Minor Origin Essence Bundle is equivalent to an increase in one stage?" Cale felt surpriser at how easy he was able to increase his strength.

- Ding!

- The host needs a Superior Origin Essence Bundle to rank up to the Divine-Class level!

"Oh okay. And hmm... Can I let anyone else consume these Origin Essence Bundle?" He asked expectantly while waiting for a reply.

- Ding!

- No!

"Well, I can't be too greedy. With my new strength, I can already rival Atlas. Can I do another mission?" Cale asked.

- Ding!

- A mission can only be done once every month!

- Current monthly progress. 1/1

"Too bad! Okay, I guess it's time to check the outside world. Bring me outside." After the words escaped his breath, his vision warped, but Cale was already used to it and did not look bothered anymore. 

When he opened his eyes, the first thing he saw was an exquisitely beautiful face. The owner of the fairy-like countenance smiled sweetly at Cale as she caressed his head affectionately. "Welcome back, my lord." 

Cale was surprised at his current plight, but he enjoyed the soft sensation coming from behind his head. It was soft and warm, even a feathered pillow fell in comparison against it. The gentle touch from Nocturna also had a calming effect that was even better than when he ate the Origin Essence Bundle. 

Cale forced himself to calm down and sat up straight. He then smiled at Nocturna and rubbed her head fondly. "Thanks, Nocturna for taking care of me." 

Nocturna's little mouth opened slightly before it turned into a beautiful smile. "You are more than welcome my lord." She then frowned slightly when feeling the strength coming from Cale. "Peak stage Emperor-Class level?" She muttered in surprise.

Cale nodded his head with a smile. "Yes, but I still have a long way to go before surpassing you." Cale teased her as he rubbed her head gently. He then stood up from his seat and saw Atlas standing behind them with a surprised expression. He similarly felt the strength that Cale released. And to think that in less than a day, he broke through two stages in one go. What an astonishing speed of growth!

"Knock! Knock! Knock!"

The three people inside the room turned their heads towards the sound. Atlas then walked towards the door and opened it.

They saw Zero outside the room looking with bewilderment at Atlas. He could not feel any origin essence from the man at all, but the dangerous presence he was unintentionally giving off was truly too strong. 'Emperor-Class level!' Zero was shocked, but he put on a calm outer expression.

"Is his lordship, Lord Cale here in his room?" He asked carefully while avoiding the man's gaze.

"Let him come inside." Cale's voice was like a lifesaving melody in Zero's ears, instantly dispelling the budding fear in his heart. 

Zero went inside the room and saw a devastatingly ravishing woman. He then looked away after seeing Cale beside the woman. 

As Zero approached Cale, he felt that the latter's strength can no longer be felt even after he scrutinized him with his eyes. 'Did his lordship breakthrough again? How fast!' 

"Do you have something to tell me, Zero?" Cale's calm voice broke Zero in his dazed state. He then took a deep breath and slowly recollected himself.

"My lord, I have brought Eilhard with me in the Tower," Zero reported after bowing his head lightly.

Cale looked pleasantly surprised and nodded his head calmly. "Good job Zero! I will send you portraits of seven other people. And I want you to find them for me. I don't care if they are already contracted, you must take them back with you at all cost. As for the expenses meant for this trip, find Daphne and ask some from her."

"As you wish my lord!" Zero bowed his head again.

"Good! But for now, you can have a rest. Don't overwork yourself too much. This mission doesn't have a time limit anyway. You may leave."

Zero bowed one last time before he left.