Swallowing the Stars: The Supreme Being of All Heavens

Chapter 102 The Crimson Dragon World

Chapter 102 The Crimson Dragon World

Adventurers are the most registered, and most of them are planetary level.

The number of people taking the space trainee mercenary exam was much smaller, and Suk and his group didn't need to queue at all.

"You ten—a sixth-tier martial artist of the Eternal Star level, a sixth-tier mentalist of the Eternal Star level (Eloi, who has fused with the Inheritance Crystal), a fifth-tier mentalist of the Eternal Star level, a ninth-tier martial artist of the Eternal Star level, and a ninth-tier mentalist of the Eternal Star level—all meet the requirements for the trainee mercenary assessment application. Please each pay a fee of 1 Jialan coins."

The alluring woman in the uniform who was handling the transaction gave an impeccable professional smile.

"very good."

"Here are the details of your assessment tasks. Take a look for yourselves."

After swiping the adventure cards of Suk and the other ten people, their numbers were entered into the "Cosmic Apprentice Mercenary Assessment" system, and they could go to participate in the assessment.

There was a bar next to the Cosmic Mercenary Alliance's base. Suk and his group went in, ordered some drinks, and immediately began to carefully read the assessment mission.

"Enter the Realm Master World of Crimson Dragon Star, obtain three Azure Beast Pearls and one Poison Dragon Stone, and then hand them over to the staff of the Cosmic Mercenary Alliance guarding the exit of the Realm Master World. This signifies that you have successfully passed the trainee mercenary assessment and are now a qualified Cosmic Trainee Mercenary."

This is an assessment task, intended for evaluation purposes. It's not a typical adventure; the task is designed to eliminate a large number of people.

"It looks simple, but the trainee mercenary assessment is notoriously difficult; many people die in it."

"The success rate is actually very low," Suk said. "And it's very difficult to cheat; these quest items can't be bought with money outside of the game."

Because the Poison Dragon Stone is a unique stone found only in that world's main realm, containing the attributes of that world. The Azure-Eyed Beast, a ferocious beast roaming freely in that world, has its forehead bead marked by the Cosmic Mercenary Alliance; the assessment items are retrieved after each mission.

"Even if someone takes it out, the Space Mercenary Alliance cracks down on it severely. Once someone is found cheating, their chance to take the exam is permanently revoked. And those who sell it are killed on the spot," Saki said with a sigh.

"Sir, are you preparing for the space apprentice mercenary assessment? Do you need any books for the assessment? We have all kinds of materials, and the prices are cheap. They can increase your chances of passing the assessment." A hoarse voice came, and a slightly chubby blue-skinned man wearing a black hat and with narrowed eyes walked towards them with a smile.

On the other side of the bar, another group of people had gathered.

"Everyone must follow orders this time. If anyone disobeys and acts rashly, causing trouble for everyone, don't blame me for being ruthless." A burly, tiger-headed man, over three meters tall and wearing a red battle suit, said in a deep voice. He was a ninth-level Hengxing expert.

"Of course, Brother Luce. We'll all listen to you," all the Hengxing-level participants in the assessment said.

If Suk were there, he might recognize one of the bald, pointed-eared, burly men as a member of Uncle Eloi's adventurer team, whom he had met at the Crescent Moon Restaurant. However, the other Rank 3 Constant Star who was originally with him was nowhere to be seen.

The apprentice mercenary assessments within the Jialan Star Region are all conducted in the World Lord's World on Crimson Dragon Star.

Back with Suk and the others, they had already bought a map and were studying it.

There are detailed maps of that world, as well as many experienced individuals who have completed the apprentice mercenary assessment. It is also known that this world will change over time, so these maps and experiences should only be used as a reference and not taken as absolute truth.

Once everything was ready, Suk and the others got up and were about to leave the bar when another group of people walked in. Judging from their attire and demeanor, they didn't seem to be ordinary adventurers.

"?" One of them seemed to catch Saki's attention. He quickly glanced at him and couldn't help but call out:

"Rika?"

The alluring woman with long, wavy purple hair, who had been chatting and laughing with her companions, turned around upon hearing the voice. Seeing the red-haired, lion-like Saki, her eyes also showed surprise. "Sakikawa?"

"It really is you." Saki was slightly excited and joyful.

Suk and Eloi exchanged a glance. To avoid trouble, Eloi always wore a robe that covered her entire body or a mask when she was out, using her battle suit to form a head that only revealed her eyes. Even so, her aura easily attracted attention.

"You two know each other?" Suk had never seen this alluring woman before. Seeing Saki's excited expression, he sent a telepathic message to Saki.

"Yes, I met her in the Killing Arena's final battle space. She's a training camp member of the large organization 'Flower Sea Continent'," Saki replied. "But this is the first time I've met her in real life."

No wonder Saki was so excited; it seems he has a good impression of this woman.

Suk couldn't help but observe the other party.

Suk's first impression of this woman was that she was a stunning beauty. Her face was exceptionally alluring and delicate, and her long, narrow purple eyes were as captivating as those of a legendary succubus. A mole at the corner of her left eye added a touch of softness, and her wheat-colored skin had a radiant glow. Her 1.9-meter-tall figure with large breasts and a plump bottom, hidden beneath her black tight-fitting battle suit, was extremely likely to arouse male desire.

Moreover, seeing the other person's purple hair reminded Suk of Saki, his first love.

Even after all this time, Saki still hasn't changed his mind.

"Sakigawa, what are you doing here?" Rika smiled after her initial surprise, her gaze subtly sweeping over the group of people around Saki, a hint of surprise in her eyes.

"I'm taking the space apprentice mercenary assessment with my friends," Saki said without hiding anything. "And you?"

"What a coincidence, me too," Rika said with a smile. "I came with my friends from my organization."

Seeing that Rika seemed to be chatting with outsiders, a lean young man in a purple battle suit with green spiky hair appeared a little impatient: "Rika, is this your friend?"

Rika nodded to her companions, then said to Saki, "We'll keep in touch later. Good luck with your exams."

"Narika, be careful. See you later." Saki didn't try to stop him.

After Suk and the others left the bar, Eloi was the first to speak, quite directly: "Saki, you like her?"

Saki didn't hide anything and nodded directly, "Yes, I do like Rika a bit." He showed a hint of reminiscence, "I think Rika is very suitable for me."

The expression on Saki's rugged, red-haired face automatically conjured up a familiar voiceover in Suk's mind: "Spring has arrived, the season of renewal, the beasts..." Why did this scene feel so familiar? *Ahem.* Suk cut off this strange association and looked at Saki. "Do you know her?"

Saki shrugged. "I haven't looked into it much yet," he said with a regretful expression.

Suk thought Saki was driving.

Aloy is too.

The group of bodyguards behind him thought so too.