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Apart from the original Hyena Gang Manor, which was now his Manor, there were several wooden houses nearby. These were likely the guild members' houses.

There were also four watchtowers on the four corners of the guild territory.

Although the walls were tall, they were made of earth, indicating that they had been constructed by an Origin Warrior with an earth-type ability.

"I really have a lot of things to do…" he thought to himself before heading to his Manor.

Inside his chamber, Vincent wondered for a moment as he didn't find Mochi, but he set it aside for now and sat cross-legged on his bed.

Currently, he has a total of 9 epic-grade skill books. This meant he could upgrade 3 epic-grade skills to Legendary-grade, as long as he had enough experience points.

Fortunately, before leaving the Acidic Limestone Labyrinth, he had been able to fill his experience bar.

Vincent had already decided which skill he would upgrade. Without hesitation, he retrieved three mental-type epic-grade skill books. His focus was unwavering as he prepared to elevate his abilities to the next level.

[Would you like to upgrade Yellow Heaven Mental Aura (Epic)?]

"Yes!" Vincent confirmed without a second thought.

As soon as he agreed, a searing energy surged from within his origin core, coursing through every fiber of his being. The sensation was overwhelming, and a soft groan escaped his lips.

"Agh!"

A brilliant golden light erupted from his eyes and other orifices, illuminating the entire chamber in a dazzling glow. When the light finally subsided, Vincent felt his mind sharpen, his thoughts becoming clearer than ever before.

Then, the system notification chimed.

[You have successfully upgraded Yellow Heaven Mental Aura (Epic) to Yellow Heaven Mental Aura (Legendary).]

The name hadn't changed, but the power within had grown exponentially.

Name: Yellow Heaven Mental Aura

Grade: Legendary

Details: A high-grade mental energy from Yellow Heaven, allowing the user to wield Yellow Heaven Mental Power.

Note: There are four levels of Mental Energy in the Origin World: Lowest, Low, Mid, and High Grade.

Sub-Skills:

[1] Mental Barrage

Details: A cone-shaped mental energy attack that deals moderate damage to enemies, with damage increasing with each successful hit. Range: 150 meters.

Effect: Deals high damage to enemies in a cone-shaped area, with the damage increasing with each successful hit.

Cooldown: 5 seconds

Cost: 50 Origin Energy

[2] Mental Domination

Details: Forces everyone within a 50-meter radius who are weaker than the user to obey. Higher resistance for targets of higher realms.

Cooldown: 24 hours

Cost: 1000 Origin Energy

[3] Yellow Heaven Mental Shield (Passive)

Details: Provides high resistance against lower-grade mental energy.

"No way..." Vincent whispered, his breath catching in his throat. Despite the skill's name remaining the same, the sub-skills had undergone a monumental transformation.

The initial Psychic Volley, which originally had a 50-meter range, had evolved into Mental Barrage with a staggering 150-meter range! Additionally, a new passive skill, Yellow Heaven Mental Shield, had been added. However, the most shocking change was in Mental Domination. The time limit had been removed entirely, meaning any opponents he dominated would now be permanently loyal to him.

The implications were staggering.

Vincent couldn't contain his joy. A manic laugh erupted from his lips as he reveled in the sheer power he now wielded.

"Hahaha!"

After a moment, he collapsed onto his bed, limbs sprawled wide, a satisfied smile plastered across his face. His mind wandered, reflecting on his journey.

"I never thought I'd be in the same situation as the characters I used to read about in novels... From a mere white-collar worker to now... a guild leader."

He let out a carefree sigh, his thoughts drifting to the future. He didn't know what lay ahead, but one thing was certain: he would stop at nothing to become the greatest in everything.

With renewed determination, Vincent clenched his left fist and vowed silently, "I will be the strongest!"

Eventually, exhaustion overtook him, and he drifted into a deep sleep.

---

The next morning, Vincent was abruptly awakened by a loud commotion outside his door. A familiar, fiery voice echoed through the hallway, arguing with the guards stationed outside.

"Get out of my way! I want to talk to the guild master!"

"No, you can't. The Guild Master is resting. Please, come back later."

"I'll give you one last warning. Step aside."

"We apologize, but we can't—"

What's happening? Vincent wondered, his thoughts still foggy from sleep. Before he could fully process the situation, a loud bang shattered the silence.

"Aah—!"

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The cries of pain were followed by the sound of his door being blasted open. Standing in the doorway was a towering, muscle-bound woman with tanned skin, wild fiery hair, and sharp ears. It was Barbara.

She had just awakened after being knocked unconscious by Vincent during their previous encounter. Upon learning that the powerful Origin Warrior she had fought was none other than their guild master, she had rushed to confront him, her excitement palpable.

"Guild Master!" Barbara bellowed, her voice booming through the room.

Behind her, Warren, the green-haired man with a bowl haircut, hurriedly caught up, his face a mix of panic and embarrassment.

"B-Barbara, let's just visit lat—" Before he could finish his sentence, his eyes fell on Vincent, and he immediately lowered his head in respect.

"G-Good morning, Guild Master."

Vincent glanced at Warren before turning his attention to Barbara. Curiosity flickered in his eyes as he asked, "Why are you here?"

"W-We just—" Warren began, but Barbara cut him off.

"Let's have another fight, Guild Master!" she exclaimed, her fist clenched in anticipation.

Vincent remained calm, his expression unreadable. He had expected this. Barbarians were known for their insatiable thirst for battle. There was even a legend that claimed a Barbarian would die if they went a single day without a fight.

"You want to fight?" he questioned, his tone even.

Barbara nodded vigorously, her excitement barely contained. "Of course! When do we fight?"

"Wait for me outside. I'll bring you somewhere," Vincent replied before shifting his gaze to Warren. "You can come too, if you want."

"N-No, I'm go—" Warren stammered, but before he could finish, Barbara hooked her arm around his shoulders, pulling him close.

"Of course, four-eyes will come, right?" she said with a mischievous grin.

Warren looked at her as though she were a demon threatening him into compliance. Reluctantly, he nodded. "Yes…"

---

A short while later, Vincent arrived at the gate where Barbara and Warren were waiting. Barbara's excitement was palpable as she approached him.

"Guild Master! Are we going to fight now?!" she asked, her eyes gleaming with anticipation.

Vincent ignored her question and instead let out a sharp whistle. Moments later, a powerful gust of wind swept over them as a massive Crimson-Winged Condor descended from the sky. It was Goldie, Vincent's trusted companion.

After gently caressing Goldie's feathers, Vincent leaped onto her back. Barbara and Warren exchanged confused glances, but Barbara, ever the fearless warrior, hopped on without hesitation. Warren, however, hesitated for a moment before reluctantly following suit.

"Let's go," Vincent said, patting Goldie's neck.

With a single powerful flap of her wings, they shot into the sky.

As they soared above the clouds, Barbara couldn't contain her curiosity. "Guild Master, are you really human?"

Vincent gave her a strange look. "Why? Do I not look human?"

Barbara scrutinized him from head to toe, her sharp eyes narrowing. "You look human, sure. But where did you get your strength? When we fought, I was certain we were at the same level. How can a human have a stronger physique than a Barbarian?"

Her confusion was genuine. It was common knowledge that humans were inferior to Barbarians in terms of physical strength. Yet, Vincent had proven otherwise.

Vincent didn't respond immediately, his gaze fixed on the horizon. Soon, they descended deep into the Verdant Wild Forest. Vincent scanned the area below before ordering Goldie to land.

Once they touched down in a clearing, Vincent hopped off Goldie's back. Barbara and Warren followed suit.

"Guild Master, what are we doing here? There's nothing here," Barbara commented, her eyes scanning the empty clearing.

But just as she spoke, several small, dark figures emerged from the shadows, forming into bipedal rats. Vincent had summoned dozens of Umbral Rats. With a single thought, the rats scattered in different directions.

"Guild Master, what are those rats?" Barbara asked, her curiosity piqued.

Vincent didn't look at her as he replied, "You said you wanted to fight, right?"

Barbara nodded eagerly.

"Then be prepared to fight," Vincent said, a mysterious smile playing on his lips.

Warren, who had been nervously observing their surroundings, noticed Vincent's smile and felt a sudden chill run down his spine.

Before long, the presence of approaching creatures became undeniable.

"Something's coming!" Warren exclaimed, his voice tinged with panic.

"I know, four-eyes. I'm not blind," Barbara retorted, her grin widening.

Soon, the Umbral Rats Vincent sent had returned, but they weren't alone. Behind them were dozens of primal creatures of varying sizes and levels, their eyes glowing with ferocity.

"Oh, we're doomed!" Warren muttered, his face pale with fear.

Meanwhile, Barbara's grin only grew wider. "Stop being a coward! This is going to be fun!"