They all call me Great Master-Chapter 509 - 506

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The shrubbery depicted in the entry-level atlas intertwined in lush abundance, subtly revealing the name of the "God of Potions" and the "God of Alchemy."

Although obscured, a detailed inspection would surely uncover it.

Arthur compared it with his notes and confirmed that it was indeed Hercules' handwriting.

At the same time, seeing the master's signature in person, Arthur felt a sense of relief regarding the entry-level atlas before him.

It seemed that an entry-level atlas drawn by such a master should indeed look like this.

'Since the entry-level atlas is like this, then the "Phantom Stomach"...'

Arthur thought to himself and picked up the "Phantom Stomach," which somewhat resembled a sachet.

[Name: Phantom Stomach]

[Type: Other Items]

[Quality: Secret Technique]

[Attributes: Special trait space base material]

[Remarks: This is the stomach of a Phantom Whale, possessing exceptional potential. It can serve as a base for magic potions and alchemy, material for forging, and even as a base for rituals, but this is provided that you have a very high level of skill in potions, alchemy, and forging.]

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'Whales and cats, spatial stomach, should I say as expected of you?

Master Hercules!'

Arthur was well aware of the master's penchant for playful pranks.

And now?

He had an even deeper understanding.

After all, the Great Orange needs fish for its promotion, isn't it justifiable?

But…

A spatial stomach!

Arthur almost couldn't hold it together.

Was this a preparation for a meal that would bankrupt a small treasury, to then wash dishes to repay the debt?

'Heh, within the great orange's stomach? No, no, no, the Great Orange is of utmost importance!'

Arthur rubbed his temples, continuously complaining to himself.

After several minutes of complaints, Arthur finally calmed down.

The young 'Spirit Medium' sat in the chair, beginning to ponder.

If there was the option of reaching the ultimate 9999 XP, then the high-tier option of 4000 XP could be discarded.

Arthur was not a perfectionist.

But if he could be stronger, he definitely wouldn't mind.

The only issue was the XP gap…

It got even bigger!

Of course, Arthur could also take his time to slowly accumulate it.

Unfortunately, he just didn't have the time.

'To exchange resources for time…

So costly!'

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Arthur sighed in his mind, then neatly put away the "Great Orange" entry-level atlas and "Phantom Stomach," stretched lazily, and prepared to catch up on sleep.

Kuliqi and Kiri lay in the hallway.

Fujin stood with his eyes closed in the attic.

Wuni acted as a sentinel on top of the roof.

Pendragon naturally was in his arms.

Soon, Arthur's breathing became deep and steady.

Everything indicated that Arthur had fallen asleep.

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When Madam Susan rode in her carriage back to Earl of South Los' Mansion, she clearly sensed Arthur in deep slumber, and that one "lingering thought" also completely dissipated with this perception—

"Sigh."

Madam Susan sighed with guilt.

She knew she shouldn't have done it.

But as the major-domo of the South Los Family, she had to do it.

'To compensate Arthur with more things.

He no longer needed the entry-level atlas, and although that particular atlas drawn by Master Hercules was of extraordinary value, that was all there was to it.

So...

'Ascension, perhaps?'

Madam Susan thought to herself, her gaze unintentionally sweeping over the Countess's study.

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If Arthur wanted to "ascend the stairway," the simplest way was to take down the Countess and become the son-in-law of the South Los family.

However, Marinda's existence made this possibility less than thirty percent.

'Arthur is different from that scum Charlie. He's an honest and good kid, especially devoted when it comes to feelings. Even though he clearly understood my hints, he still expressed that he already had Marinda.

To make Arthur accept the Lord Count's offer would be very difficult.

Particularly, one must consider Marinda.'

The lady pondered.

All the while, she never contemplated the possibility that the Countess herself might refuse.

Because if Arthur agreed, this lady was two thousand percent confident she could persuade the Countess to agree.

Nobody understood the Countess better than she did.

'Maybe I could talk to Marinda?' Madam Susan thought.

Madam Susan had seen Marinda.

More than once, in fact.

Madam Susan greatly admired Marinda, not just for Marinda's strength, but also for her bloody decisiveness, both of which were astonishing to her.

Therefore, Madam Susan knew it would not be easy to persuade Marinda.

Indeed, it might be even harder than with Arthur.

Because—

For a mother is steely!

The child in Marinda's womb was enough to make this lady stronger, more determined, and sharper.

Anyone who tried to harm this child or sever the emotional and material benefits the child was entitled to would be regarded by this lady as an enemy, to be fought relentlessly.

Most importantly, in this process, the lady, as a mother, was irrational and reckless.

As a woman, Madam Susan knew women all too well.

Even though she had no children, if she and Old Charlie had one, and someone tried to harm... no, even if someone harbored a sliver of malice towards her child, she would annihilate them and the power they represented, to the extent that they would vanish from the world without a trace, their souls included.

Thus, even this lady began to feel a headache in the face of the current situation.

As for giving up?

It's not an option!

She could not give up!

Because...

The "Cat Hole"'s "Stairway of Ascension" was broken!

The fracture of the "Stairway of Ascension" caused the "Cat Hole" to split into four and fight endlessly.

Madam Susan did not know how the "Cat Hole"'s "Stairway of Ascension" broke, but she knew Arthur could not afford to waste time in the "Cat Hole."

Although for the average person, even a quartered "Cat Hole" would suffice for a lifetime's aspirations.

But that's for the average person!

For someone with Arthur's unparalleled talent, it was absolutely unacceptable!

Arthur was her promising grandson, who must ascend and reach the Tenth Order.

'Old Charlie, you bastard, to conceal yourself, you willingly gave up on your own grandson.

At first, I thought it was because Arthur lacked talent, and you had no choice but to let go.

But now, it's clear that's not the case...

Fine!

If you won't nurture him, I will!

Just you wait!

And you other fellows, you too wait!

Your pathetic plans, I know them!

Shadows?

Hmph!

Shadows will always be shadows!

My grandson should not and could not become a shadow; he is meant to become...

The sun!

I will use all the resources of the South Los House to elevate Arthur to the Tenth Order, to sit high above the clouds!'

The old lady thought to herself, her face returning to its usual gentle appearance as she walked straight toward the study of the Earl of South Los.

When she opened the door, she looked at the one-meter-four Countess who had just finished drinking bone soup and was now jumping in the room, hoping to grow taller. In her eyes was the affection and tenderness only seen when gazing upon a junior.

At the same time, Arthur, who was sound asleep, turned over in his bed.

While the second "Exquisite Human Puppet" had already, under Arthur's conscious control, arrived outside the 'Lotus Leaf Hotel.'