Watching Rephya leave the room with a look of relief, Chloe narrowed her eyes.

A moment later.

The office door was pushed open again, and Daniel walked in.

"What are you up to again? And you specifically had me spread the news around."

Chloe calmly said, "Isn't this the usual operation to promote the Racer Association's achievements?"

"I don't believe you for a second. With your personality, the Extreme Association doesn't need to make a name for itself that way."

The associations have completely different developmental paths based on their own positioning.

The Racer Association usually gathers top talent and abundant resources, primarily providing a platform for development.

In simple terms, whatever resources you want, they will try their best to get them for you. As Chloe said before, the Racers are akin to an army.

However, although the Extreme Association follows the racer's path, it received strong technical support from the start.

Daniel knew very well how exaggerated the technology Chloe held was.

He once suggested to Chloe that they could use Artificial Earth Divine Pattern Technology and Star Element Circuit Technology to attract foreign investments in the association, further refining the technology.

But Chloe gave him a meaningful reply:

"No need, our technology is sufficient."

It was then that he realized the Extreme Association's technology was not what others understood as developing technology.

That kid Chloe would break the technology into parts after it was already fully developed.

Chloe also felt quite innocent.

The worldviews that "The Sims" could present were numerous, with many stories, character backgrounds, and future developments that could assist him.

But in terms of details...

Those who understand, understand.

If you were to stuff detailed operational texts of all major organizations into the game, it would only result in a crowd accusing you of padding the word count.

When he first reincarnated, he didn't quite understand why, as a top-notch association, the Fantasy Association didn't intervene when he transformed into the Filthy Moon Demon King.

But after several simulations, he filled in his knowledge of the mysterious side and understood.

In short: The Racer Association is an army that doesn't possess the production or technical capabilities of large military equipment.

Yes, the Racer Association is the buyer, with nations providing purchasing platforms for them.

Pure racers don't possess much technical prowess.

It's the Fantasy Association that mainly produces technical prowess.

They'd start by sending a few Fantasists capable of fitting into the core mythical template, leading a group to unleash themselves.

The mythical templates created by the Fantasists, whether ordinary or core, can amplify the strength of an "Actor" when paired with the right script.

So, at the time, it's not that the Fantasy Association didn't participate; they might have just dispersed their people across various organizations, not directly entering the battlefield.

That's why Daniel said Chloe was up to something again.

No other way.

The positioning of the Extreme Association is actually quite vague.

Its development direction undoubtedly leans toward racers.

But because the owner of the organization himself holds high technical prowess, it possesses some characteristics of a technical association.

As we all know, a company with core technology is always attractive to others.

With the Extreme Association's racer situation, within six months to a year, it would naturally be noticed by other extraordinaires.

Now, still in the early stage of investment returns, there's actually no big need to let everyone know.

Daniel shrugged and said:

"Anyway, with your personality, you've probably already decided who to set up."

Chloe retorted in dissatisfaction:

"Why is it whenever I do something, it's seen as setting someone up? Can't it be some small moves to win a girl?"

Daniel laughed in exasperation.

"Do you need to?"

"I don't need to."

"Then are you setting someone up?"

"Yes, but I can't say who right now."

"Isn't that it?"

"Can't I just have a little defense?"

"Get lost!"

After the two bickered and joked for quite a while, Daniel furrowed his brows and said:

"No matter who you're targeting, it's best not to involve the members. They are too young, and with your current prowess, your opponent would be too dangerous for them."

Chloe waved his hand, saying:

"Everything is prepared."

Daniel pondered thoughtfully.

Although he didn't know who Chloe was targeting, based on his understanding of Ke, if he could be defeated, he would've taken the battle halberd and resolved it already.

If it needs to be set up, it's obvious it's against someone that requires creating favorable conditions to defeat.

At the very least, it must be Sequence Six.

Honestly, without considering Lilith, who occupied a member slot out of boredom, and Heisha as the mentor along with honorary mentor Nini…

Even if you gathered all the members of the Extreme Association, they couldn't hold back Ke.

Undoubtedly the strongest student with the Ethereal Emblem.

His enemies are so tricky, yet Chloe insists there's no need to worry about safety...

That means higher-level powers have lent a hand.

Understood.

Ke is fishing, isn't he?

Just waiting for the fish to bite.

"Fine then, since your side is ready, I won't say more."

…

After Daniel left, Chloe finally stood up and gazed out the floor-to-ceiling window.

"So you will come, right, Holy Bone Thief."

Murderous intent spread in Chloe's eyes.

Rephya only knew that she was killed by the thief who stole her Holy Bone.

But she didn't know many of the insider details.

The Shadow Battle Banner had already informed him that Rephya was actually the Sword Hero.

So how Rephya lost the Holy Bone became quite interesting.

As the original owner of the Holy Bone, Chloe knew very well that it was impossible for there to be more than one Holy Bone.

Just like the Authority of the Seven Deadly Sins of the Fear Demon God, the authority of the Seven Heroes was unique to the True God.

It was just that, limited by the power of The Stars back then, the authority of the Seven Heroes hadn't been fully perfected.

There can only be one complete Holy Bone in the world.

When one side gains more Holy Bone power, the other side's will decrease.

This is a zero-sum game, there is absolutely no possibility of coexistence.

So the true cause of Rephya's death is...

"The thief realized that their innate gift was fading, right?"

Chloe's eyes were cold.

The other party's understanding of the Holy Bone was insufficient, unaware that the Holy Bone possesses True God Uniqueness.

But when Rephya reignited the power of the Holy Bone on the U25 stage, the other party would instantly realize that the power they lost was merely returning to its original owner.

With the Void Erosion Sect followers' madness, how could such an event be allowed to happen?

They would definitely act directly.

But them taking the initiative was really disadvantageous.

Chloe chose to take control himself.

...

The next day.

Having just recuperated, the Extreme Association once again stepped into the Maze.

This time, they were targeting a D++ Maze.

The Red Ant Nest, a D++ Maze, with the dual characteristics of "unbearable extreme environment" + "extremely high monster density".

Unlike D+ Mazes.

The interconnected passages of the ant nest were not only complex but also extremely prone to collapse.

The monster density was so high that the simplest method was for the Cannon Mages to bombard away.

But in the Red Ant Nest, if you dared to unleash full firepower, the cave dared to collapse before your eyes.

Without Chloe unleashing Sequence Six combat strength, even with Miseria's blessing, the members of the Extreme Association found the fight exceptionally difficult.

If it weren't for Teresa communicating secretly with Chloe and telling him the correct direction, it would have taken them several days just to figure out the terrain.

But even with Teresa providing intelligence, the red ants themselves were a huge nuisance.

Once killed, they would self-destruct.

The acidic liquid splatter after the explosion could corrode armor.

To put it this way, even Fratiss, who had a coating, felt heartbroken to tears after the battle.

Because after the coating was pierced, her armor had thumb-sized holes corroded into it.

That was the most valuable equipment on her entire body.

The other frontline warriors fared even worse.

A few unfortunate ones nearly lost their shorts.

Fortunately, the dust generated by the explosion obscured vision.

Chloe was swift in providing healing and covering them up before anyone else noticed.

Otherwise...

Ugh, eye-scorching!

Luckily, their harvest was quite satisfactory.

Harvest: 6123 corrosive-resistant acidic shells, 3123 strong acid gallbladders, various magic materials.

Selling them would allow members to exchange for new armor and still have a huge profit margin.

Regrettably, no action was taken by the Void Erosion Sect.

With nothing more to say, after a short rest, they headed to the Forest of Destruction.

The Forest of Destruction, a D++ Maze, with the dual characteristics of "unbearable extreme environment" + "monsters with strength surpassing the current sequence".

Upon entering this woodland, everyone could feel their physical state deteriorating.

Their life energy was being continuously extracted.

Although life energy would replenish over time, if it fell below a certain threshold, it would genuinely shorten their lifespan.

Even Chloe was astonished by the Forest of Destruction's challenges.

The monsters in the Forest of Destruction were named "Illusionary Demon Leopards", extremely fast-moving with high destructive power.

Even though their damage was only considered Maze Loner King level, there were 30 of them.

If it were another organization, their life energy would be drained to the danger line before they even found the hiding Illusionary Demon Leopards.

This was where Chloe's early decision to bring Teresa on board showed its advantages.

Chloe did not reveal Teresa's capabilities, but merely conveyed her intelligence to the members.

After a tough battle, they finally killed all the Illusionary Demon Leopards before their life energy reached the danger line.

Duration: 10 hours.

Harvest: 30 sets of Sequence Eight Shadow Stab Extraordinary Traits, 30 sets of superior shadow stab light armor beast hides, 7 juvenile Illusionary Demon Leopards.

Upon returning, they once again high-profiledly announced the Maze's harvest.

The Forest of Destruction Maze was a high-risk Maze listed by the Adventurer's Guild.

Since its appearance, no small association had successfully tackled it for a year.

Following the usual process, such a maze would be handed to a higher-level association for handling.

However, such a maze was speedrun in just 10 hours.

The already bustling Adventurer's Guild hall became even more stirred by the news.

Some higher-level adventurers turned their attention to this excessively young adventuring team.

"Students of the Ethereal Emblem?"

"Is the school's internal organization so formidable now? Aren't most of them just messing around?"

"No, I heard from the front desk operator that they are a legitimate association, not a school club."

"So impressive, being able to conquer a D++ Maze?"

"Sigh, with a mentor leading the way, occasionally clearing it is a benefit of a good university that others envy."

"...Damn, they are Racers."

"What?"

"I saw them submitting their Racer license."

"Wait a minute, I checked, and there wasn't any mentor among them."

"What's the application requirement for a Racer license again?"

"Damn, a student at Sequence Six?"

"Student? Sequence Six? Racer Association? Can these words even go together?"

"I'm crying; even with six generations of Extraordinary in my family, the strongest one is only Sequence Eight."

"Damn, they took on the Dark Great Tomb task."

"No way, folks, just came out and they're diving back in? Aren't they asking for trouble?"

Adventurers murmured among themselves.

Soon, rumors about a Racer association formed by students spread among the adventurer community.

In the corner of the Adventurer's Guild, an adventurer frowned and raised his head to leave the scene.

In a concealed corner, he contacted his superior.

"High Priest, the Crimson Church's cleanup wasn't handled thoroughly... yes, she is still alive and hasn't become a cripple."

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