[CH598+ Continued] Dungeon Diver: Stealing A Monster's Power

Chapter 717

"Another Noble Demonic Being??" I reply as the slope of the wyvern's back makes it easy for Ava and me to slide down, coming to a thud on the slanted rocky ground beside the large monster.

It replies while looking up at the bright white light.

"That's right. The guardian of the Exile Zones comes from a Noble Grade World. No one but the Noble Demons can control it... Perfect to keep Lords that indulge in illegal business in line down here."

I consider its words and compare them to the knowledge I already have. As far as the Goblin King was aware, 2nd and 1st Class Lords rule the business world in the Citadel Above.

On top of that, certain races live longer and have far higher innate talent and strength. Long-lasting power in the Upper Realm leads to greater family backing as well, which can lead to the inheritance of higher-grade worlds to stack the buffs within one's avatar.

For the average Lords, having a few 3rd Class worlds is enough for most of the Citadel to show respect. However, once a Lord steps into the limelight of having even one 2nd Class world, the true pinnacle of power becomes far clearer.

The Ogres, High Orcs, and Berserker Giants are the highest private holders of 2nd and 1st Class worlds in the Citadel, their leaders being the only ones allowed to hold the 1st Class worlds.

The Goblin King's memories contain no knowledge of Noble Grade worlds ever being traded on any market. However, whispers of the Demon Citadel Lord coming from a Noble world did pass by whenever its subordinates roamed the streets.

My memories of Drako Vermillion coming from a Noble Grade world are quite foggy. It was only a fledgling demon for a few short years before it was taken from that hellscape. However, if this Wyvern says the Demonic Cyclops Guardian atop this peak comes from a Noble World, it must be a similar strength as Noble Demons...

—

As I stare off into the green fog, I know there is a neutral zone between the middle ring and central peak.

If Ava and I ran forward right now, we could walk around the mountain's base and attempt to go through the access point the legal way.

However, the Wyvern's ancient and wise gaze burns through my back.

If the Goblin King had no knowledge of what Noble Worlds even were, and also had never heard of Wyverns, my guess is this being that has brought me here could certainly be a powerful ally—if I accept its test.

On top of that... the many thuds of footsteps and churning teeth sound like more power just waiting to be absorbed in my ears. If this Wyvern hadn't saved us all this travel time by flying, I'd be disappointed to not have the chance to fight the Demonic Beasts before me.

From its confidence and its tone, it sounds as though it wants to leave this zone and even challenge the Exile Guardian itself—but it cannot for some reason.

I speak while taking a step forward.

"Very well. Noble or not, I'll kill that Cyclops if it means you'll be an ally. Enjoy the show."

Before my words even finish, I walk right through the zone barrier, and Ava follows behind with wide nervous eyes.

–

I stop walking about two dozen steps in, bend down, and pick up an Ether stone glowing with far more hot light than any I've seen before. I throw it to my side, where Ava follows.

"I owe you 10 Ether, right? How much is in that?"

Her eyebrows raise, and she scans the stone before the mechanical instant drainage command pulls all of the Ether from it.