Chapter 121: Trial Phase 1! (End)
It hadn’t even been five minutes—five glorious, chaotic, money-filled minutes—before the very first batch of golden crystals was completely sold out.
Sold out!
Creed, standing tall like a merchant king atop his luxury platform (aka the ferry deck), looked down at the rapidly shrinking crowd of desperate youths with a smirk that practically screamed, I told you so.
Behind him, Tierra quickly confirmed the last transaction with a crisp nod. Lilith sorted the crystal inventory with professional precision.
Amara stood off to the side with arms folded, looking like a glamorous bouncer at an exclusive club for rich kids.
And Creed? Creed had just made himself a smooth, unbelievable, five million credits!
That was more than most Tier 3 citizens made in a month. That was mansion money. Castle money. Buy-your-own-island-and-name-it-Creedland money!
Maybe not, but still!
Still!
Also, it didn’t stop there. Oh no.
The second batch had barely started and already, the mood down below had changed. The crowd that once buzzed with curiosity now seethed with panic.