It Turns Out It Wasn’t Empty Promises

Sonia did not know what had happened, but when she heard Mr. Kassadin’s words,

she felt as though she had boarded a pirate ship.

Because what Mr. Kassadin said sounded like a pyramid scheme.

The promise of power that could grant someone anything they wanted was such an enormous sales pitch that Sonia could barely stomach it.

However speechless she felt inside, Sonia did not show it. She did not even roll her eyes, merely standing quietly to one side.

"After gaining it, could I also join the Nova Corps if I wanted to?"

But Dam knew about Kassadin’s current reputation, so he had no doubts. Instead, he asked with some emotion in his voice.

"As long as you want to, of course."

Harvey nodded upon hearing that.

He was pleased that Dam was thinking this way, because according to his original plan, once Dam joined the Void,

he would have Dam rise gradually before infiltrating the Nova Corps and recruiting more believers in the Void for him.

Now, without any need for instructions from him, Dam already had this ambition. That was naturally even better.

"With that power, could I also gain astonishing wealth, like you have?"

Dam’s eyes lit up as he asked excitedly.

"Not in the short term, but with the power you gain, it will not take too long for you to earn the wealth I possess now."

Harvey shook his head slightly as he spoke.

One reason he could earn more than three billion in three months as a bounty hunter was that he was now strong enough.

More importantly, he possessed Void Walker Kassadin’s abilities. His methods and efficiency in completing missions were nearly impossible for anyone else to replicate.

"Not in the short term… I understand, Mr. Kassadin."

"I wish to obtain the power to change my life. Please give me this chance."

Dam was not discouraged by this. Instead, his resolve only strengthened.

"You may."

Harvey nodded, raised a hand, and pointed. Purple energy shot from his fingertips and flowed directly into Dam’s body.

Dam’s body immediately rose into the air. His appearance began to grow younger, while the lines of his muscles became more pronounced, brimming with power.

"…"

Sonia watched from the side with utter disbelief on her face.

So Mr. Kassadin was not making empty promises or running a pyramid scheme. He truly possessed some unimaginable abilities?

Only a little over ten seconds passed. When Dam opened his eyes, he sensed that all five of his senses had been enhanced.

He sprang up like a carp, and the explosive power surging through him sent him leaping upward. With a bang!, his head smashed straight through the ceiling.

Sonia was dumbfounded by Dam’s ability to leap six meters into the air.

"Sonia, wait a moment and calculate how much it will cost to repair all this."

Harvey did not mind that Dam had failed to control his power and caused some damage. He merely instructed Sonia.

"Understood, Mr. Kassadin."

Hearing this, Sonia quickly snapped out of her stunned state and nodded.

Yet a storm was already raging in Sonia’s heart.

Kassadin could grant others physiques beyond ordinary people. If he could grant her this kind of power as well, would her life also change?

"Ah!"

After crashing through the ceiling, Dam pushed himself free with both hands, then saw the ground below. He instinctively cried out and quickly adjusted his body to absorb the impact.

The entire process was incomparably smooth and effortless, and Dam did not feel the slightest pain in his feet.

When he stood up, he stared at his hands in disbelief, then patted his thighs.

Although he trained often, and his fighting ability and physical fitness were even no weaker than many members of the Nova Corps without Nova Armor,

he was nowhere near capable of dropping from six meters high, absorbing the impact, and feeling no pain at all. Nor did he possess the extraordinary physique to leap six meters in a single bound.

"Is this the power you bestowed upon me, Mr. Kassadin?"

Dam then asked in disbelief.

"If I could only give you this tiny bit of power, how would I dare claim I could let you gain the power to obtain everything?"

"This is merely your beginning. In the future, you can gain even more power."

Seeing Dam’s excited expression, Harvey spoke slowly.

"Then how can I gain more power?"

Dam felt somewhat embarrassed to hear his power described as merely a tiny bit, but Kassadin’s words filled him with longing as he asked.

"If you wish to gain more power, you need to understand the Void and believe in the Void Cult."

"It will grant you power countless times stronger than what you possess now."

Seeing that Dam was tempted, Harvey stated the condition.

"Understand the Void? The Void Cult?"

Dam’s heart was filled with confusion upon hearing this.

Suddenly, Dam’s eyes turned vacant. Several seconds later, purple energy emerged from the air and flowed into Dam’s body once more, transforming his physique.

Sonia watched everything with flickering eyes, though no one knew what she was thinking.

Harvey patiently waited for Dam to awaken.

He had made Dam a promise, so he had additionally bestowed some life energy upon him, allowing Dam’s physical abilities to be enhanced first. This counted as fulfilling his original promise.

As long as someone wished for it, he could give anyone one chance to join the Void.

He did not need all of Xandar to join the Void. As long as one-fifth did, it would bring him an incalculable amount of Void Energy.

The one hundred million Void Energy needed to exchange for Mecha Alien was not exactly within reach, but it was already on its way.

Once he obtained Mecha Alien’s abilities, his strength would rise to another level in this universe where technology was everywhere.

"Thank you, great Lord Kassadin, for granting me the opportunity to join the Void."

After two minutes, Dam’s eyes gradually regained focus. However, when he looked at Kassadin, his gaze was filled with shock and reverence. He dropped to one knee and spoke with the utmost respect.

He had seen a figure as vast as a galaxy, clad in golden armor. That figure was identical to the Lord Kassadin before him.

He had learned of the Void’s greatness and just how powerful Lord Kassadin truly was.

Lord Kassadin was very likely in the midst of recovering his power.

"Since you believe in the Void, there are some things I must tell you."

"Across the universe, there are people and creatures who believe in the Void."

"Before long, I will establish the Void Cult on Xandar. When that time comes, you too will become a member of the Void Cult."

"The Void Cult has only three commandments. Remember them well."

"First, after receiving the Void’s blessing, you may devour anything containing energy to evolve and gain greater power, but you must never consume living beings alive."

"Second, I will not interfere if your growing strength causes disputes or some deaths, but no matter what, you must never consume your own kind."

"Third, remain rational at all times. Do not be ruled by desire and become a mindless monster. If you become such a monster, I will personally descend and execute you."

"There is also one doctrine: the great Void will give all living beings the chance to believe in it. As long as they are devout enough, the Void will respond."

Seeing the reverence Dam held for him, Harvey explained the situation.

"I will remember Lord Kassadin’s teachings!"

When Dam heard the final doctrine, joy flooded his heart, and he could not stop a smile from appearing on his face.

This meant that his companions might also be able to join the Void alongside him and gain the power to change their lives.

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