Landlord World - Start with SSS talent-Chapter 255: Upgrading your Lord Rank

"You, come with me," Vaelyth said, then led Noan out of the room.

Monica let out a long sigh. Suddenly, she recalled the time before she came to this world and murmured, "Captain... I wonder if you're still waiting for me?"

…

- Weapon Blueprint (Rank B): Includes swords, spears, bows, crossbows, greatswords, Armor

- Blueprint (Rank B): Includes various armor sets

- Poison Formula (Rank B): 5 types of toxins

- Alchemy Formula (Rank B): 5 types of elixirs that grant different buffs

- Random Construction Blueprint (Rank B)

- Soldier Upgrade Token (usable only on soldiers level 6 or lower)

- Storage Space Expansion: x99 slots

All rewards are currently stored within the System's inventory. If you do not claim them within 30 days, they will disappear.]

Noan looked at the rewards with joy, especially the Storage Space (x99 slots)—

exactly what he needed most right now.

[Ding! You now possess 3 storage spaces of 99 slots each. The talent 'Almighty Fusion' has been specially triggered—you may fuse the three storage spaces into one.

Fusion requires 1,000 Rank D energy crystals. Do you wish to proceed?]

Seeing the notification, Noan was overjoyed and immediately accepted.

What he had in abundance were energy crystals.

Not only had he received a massive amount from the treasure chest, but there were still many more stored in Vaelyth's vault.

And most notably, this place also contained a radiant 'S-rank energy crystal' glowing brilliantly in the center of the room.

What he lacked most now was space to store all these valuable items.

"Proceed with the fusion!" Noan commanded.

[Ding! Beginning fusion…]

[Ding! Fusion successful. You have obtained a 'Storage Space' with 999 slots. From now on, items of the same type can stack up to 10,000 units per slot.]

Upon seeing the system prompt, Noan nearly laughed out loud in satisfaction.

His storage issue was finally resolved.

Now, he could freely store items and resources into his Resource Token.

Noan waved his hand, and in an instant, all the items in the vault vanished.

Vaelyth was startled by the sight. She hadn't expected Noan to be able to take everything all at once.

Though she felt a bit uneasy inside, she could only silently accept it.

After all, this treasure trove had been built from her efforts over many years in this world— but now, she was a slave to this young man. She no longer had the right to object.

"You did well," Noan said with a smile. "Let me ask you something—can you now manage this world?"

Vaelyth didn't quite understand what he meant and replied in confusion,

"Master, if Vinelord has already left this world, then yes, I could manage it… if I had enough energy."

"Ah, I see. So… what if I wanted to bring other Lords into this world?" Noan asked.

"I don't quite understand your request, Master," Vaelyth said.

Noan smiled as he clarified:

"What I mean is… do you have a type of magic that could bring random Lords into this world?"

Hearing that, Vaelyth nodded lightly. Though she didn't know what Noan was planning, she answered honestly:

"At present, I can't do that, because I'm not the one who created the portal into this world."

"Unless Master can find the Elven race and retrieve the 'Magic Core' from the Elf Queen,

only then would you be able to control the world's portal."

Noan nodded thoughtfully and sighed.

The plan he had in mind would likely have to wait quite some time.

"Do you know where the Elf Queen is located?" Noan asked.

Vaelyth shook her head and said,

"The Elven territory is in 'Yadil Garden', but that place is protected by a powerful enchantment.

No one can reach it."

Noan nodded when he heard that. He didn't plan to seek out the Elven homeland anytime soon—

after all, his current strength wasn't enough, and it would be too dangerous.

He was only truly invincible within Challenge Spaces like this.

"Alright. For now, stay here. I'll find a way to get you out of this place."

Upon hearing that, Vaelyth didn't believe he could do it, but still lowered her head and said,

"Thank you, Master."

It was understandable that she didn't believe him.

She had been trapped here for years—if it had been that easy to escape, she would've done so long ago.

Noan knew Vaelyth didn't trust him, but he didn't feel the need to explain. Thousands of words couldn't match a single action. He would prove everything he said—through deeds, not talk.

Returning to the old room, Noan saw Monica again. Suddenly, he recalled Isabell's words—about finding subordinates to help her.

He had a gut feeling that Monica was one of Isabell's subordinates. But it was just an instinct.

Noan frowned and asked, "Monica, do you know someone named Isabell?"

"Huh?! You know my Captain?" Monica asked in shock.

Noan: "..."

Damn it. Was this really just a coincidence?

Could this be part of the wheel of fate? Or was it merely chance?

He couldn't tell. Regardless, it was already too late—he couldn't undo the slave contract with Monica.

Frowning, he asked, "Why are you here?"

"I... I just wanted to find more resources so I could become stronger, and then help my Captain even more," Monica said.

Noan glanced at her, thinking how simple-minded this girl was. Vaelyth, hearing that, didn't know what to say either— she simply sighed.

Although Monica possessed half of Vaelyth's soul, that didn't mean Vaelyth could control her.

"If you were to leave this world right now, where would you end up?" Noan asked with a frown.

Monica pressed her lips together, then shook her head and said,

"I don't know. I came here through a teleportation gate in the City, but I heard from those who arrived after me that the Federation Government has already shut that gate down."

"I have no idea where I'd end up if I left this place."

Noan nodded and said, "Then stay here for now. I'll find a way to get you out later."

Of course, he would take both Vaelyth and Monica with him.

Their potential was enormous—it would be a waste to leave them here forever.

If he could bring them into the 'Chaotic World', they would become terrifying forces capable of sweeping through his enemies.

Monica didn't reply—she only gave a slight nod.

Noan also didn't rush to leave this world.

He turned to Vaelyth and asked, "Do you know any secret locations?"

Vaelyth tilted her head, as if recalling something.

"Roughly 170 miles north, there's a large frozen lake... Heh?!"

She hadn't finished her sentence before Noan had already vanished.

Vaelyth looked over at Monica, let out a sigh, and asked,

"Would you like to learn a bit of magic?"

"Huh?! I can?"

"Of course," Vaelyth replied.

"You hold half of my soul. If you die, it'll cause me a great deal of trouble."

Monica nodded.

"I want to get stronger. Please teach me."

"Of course!" Vaelyth answered with a smile.

…

Noan teleported a distance of about 50 miles.

Sensing that his energy was down to half, he let Vylyss help him complete the remaining distance.

In less than a minute, the full 170-mile journey was done.

Noan now stood before a massive frozen lake, surrounded by a semicircular mountain range like a natural fortress.

Without hesitation, he cast space magic to take flight, rising into the sky and gliding toward the center of the lake.

Once he reached the middle, Noan opened his System interface and selected the option to evolve his Lord Rank.

[Ding! Would you like to upgrade your Lord Rank?]

"Accept!"