The First Visitors

Renoli, Kyle, the Precognitor, and Lacey followed the main road onward.

"Kassadin said this was the island, right?"

"We’ve already walked seven or eight miles. Why haven’t we seen a single person?"

Renoli surveyed the surroundings and, seeing no one else, spoke up.

He knew that even if they failed to join, as long as he did nothing rash, he would most likely be able to leave unharmed. So he was not overly nervous.

"The location is correct."

Kyle tapped his communicator and repeatedly confirmed the coordinates.

"I already asked around. This morning, they saw Kassadin heading out to sea with a woman named Sonia."

"There’s no doubt that Sonia’s island is the same location Kassadin announced."

"And the true owner of Sonia’s island should be Kassadin."

The Precognitor’s words were like a calming agent.

They put the others completely at ease, and they continued onward.

Lacey’s physical abilities were only those of an ordinary person. She had no idea how much farther they would need to walk, but she still wanted to go and see for herself.

Ever since Kassadin had said they would meet again, she had never seen him in person.

In just a few short months, Kassadin had become a legend in the bounty-hunting world.

She wanted to find Kassadin as well, hoping to gain at least a little protection.

Previously, although word had always been that Kassadin was on Xandar, no one knew where he actually was, leaving them with nowhere to begin their search.

Now, Kassadin had finally released some information himself and even said he was willing to give everyone a chance.

Faced with this opportunity, Lacey felt that she had to give it a try no matter what.

"I’ll follow the road ahead and take a look first."

"We probably shouldn’t wander into other areas, but following the road should be fine."

After walking with them for a while, Renoli spoke up.

"I’ll leave it to you. Be careful."

"We’re merely guests here to pay a visit, so we should behave like guests."

"Still, even if it doesn’t work out, there’s a ninety percent chance we’ll be able to leave safely."

Hearing Renoli volunteer to scout ahead, Kyle—who had worked with him many times and knew his capabilities—still offered a reminder.

Renoli nodded slightly. Then his figure flashed, transforming into a dark shadow as he sped down the road.

Just over ten minutes later, Renoli returned with definite news.

"A hundred miles ahead, I saw a temple and a statue of Kassadin."

"We can say with absolute certainty that this is the island mentioned in the news."

Before confirming whether the island’s owner was truly Kassadin, Renoli had not dared to run at full speed on the island.

Now that it was confirmed, he dared even less, since breaking the sound barrier would create shockwaves that could destroy the surroundings.

That would inevitably provoke Kassadin. If that happened, he would come here alive and leave dead.

If he had not been afraid to run at full speed, a round trip of only a hundred miles would not have taken him this long.

"Hahaha! Didn’t I say so? Kassadin wants to build a force."

"This is very likely the beginning of the Void Cult. If we join now, we might receive even greater benefits."

Kyle immediately caught the information in Renoli’s words and burst into laughter.

"Besides the temple and that statue, were there no signs of anyone else?"

Seeing Kyle’s optimism, the Precognitor did not celebrate so quickly and instead asked carefully.

"I went up there alone, so how would I know?"

Renoli answered loudly upon hearing the question.

"Normal people feel ashamed when they’re scared. Why do you look so proud of not daring to go?"

Kyle said speechlessly when he saw Renoli’s expression and attitude.

"I’m a coward, and you’re the tough guy. When we get there, you can go up first."

Renoli spread his hands and readily admitted that he was scared.

"Why should I be the first one up?"

"Shouldn’t we go up together?"

Kyle immediately objected upon hearing that he was supposed to go first.

"Aren’t you the tough guy? Then of course you should lead the way."

"What, don’t tell me you’re scared too?"

Renoli gave Kyle a strange look.

As they argued, a voice sounded beside them.

"I’ll go up first when we get there."

Lacey spoke with a serious expression.

Unlike those three superpowered individuals, the first thing she noticed from the information was the distance.

Without transportation, covering that distance on foot would take a long time.

But now that she knew this truly was Kassadin’s temple, she had nothing to fear.

Although they had only met twice, Kassadin had left her with a very good impression. He was easygoing, generous, and not overly arrogant.

So even if this meeting did not go well, she would certainly be able to leave the island safely.

That was also why, while countless people were unable to confirm whether the news was real or whether it might be a trap,

she had dared to approach Renoli and the others after overhearing their conversation and ask to come with them.

"Alright! I’ll leave it to you."

"Walking more than a hundred miles won’t be easy. I’ll give you a ride."

Hearing Lacey’s words, Renoli did not refuse. Instead, he showed goodwill and offered to carry her.

"Yes, thank you for the trouble."

Lacey said gratefully.

"Then I’ll carry the Precognitor."

Kyle looked toward the Precognitor, who had been silently walking at the back without saying a word.

"Alright, then we’ll meet in front of the temple."

Renoli directly picked up Lacey and began running at high speed, vanishing from sight in an instant.

"Hold on tight."

Kyle grabbed the Precognitor, placed him on his back, and gave a warning.

With an explosive push from both feet, he instantly became an afterimage and raced along the road.

Ten minutes later.

The four of them arrived a hundred meters in front of a temple.

"I have to say, this temple really has the feel of a headquarters."

"With this location and the size of the island, it probably couldn’t have been bought for less than four or five hundred million, right?"

"Even in Xandar City, a luxury mansion estate only costs a few million. This isn’t Xandar City, and you’re telling me this undeveloped island costs four or five hundred million?"

"You have to be joking."

"Although the island has not been developed, it covers a total area of three hundred and twenty-seven square kilometers, and it is not too far from Xandar City."

"So four or five hundred million is not impossible."

Upon seeing the temple, none of them immediately went up. Instead, they exchanged their impressions.

Xandar’s technological level was extremely advanced, and interstellar travel was commonplace, so there was no shortage of places to live.

Moreover, purchasing power in the universe was high. What was truly valuable were those large Cosmic Battleships, which could not be bought for less than several hundred million, and money alone was not enough—you also needed connections and channels.

Cosmic fighters, on the other hand, were much cheaper, ranging from several million to tens of millions or even over a hundred million.

Could this undeveloped island really be worth as much as a large Cosmic Battleship?

Others might have different answers, but if Renoli were asked, he would definitely say it was not worth it.

After all, buying it was only the beginning; developing it would cost an astronomical sum as well. It would be better to get a Cosmic Battleship to help him complete more difficult jobs.

During his free time, he could even travel directly to different planets. It would be as impressive as it got.

But as they continued discussing, a voice came from above.

"Welcome, everyone. I am Mr. Kassadin’s butler. You may call me Sonia."

"Please come up. I will introduce the Void Cult to you."

Hearing this, they looked up and saw a beautiful young woman with an innocent, sweet appearance and a harmless smile.

Renoli, the Precognitor, and Kyle exchanged looks, silently asking one another what they should do next.

But the moment Lacey heard the invitation to come up, she had already raised her foot and started up the stairs.