Reborn with Infinity Money System, I was Worshipped by All Universes!-Chapter 299 - 296-Why the Hell Are They Suddenly Fighting?!

"Amethyst Elder, doesn't it hurt to see these precious Phantom Moon Orchids turned into a rope ladder?"

Lilith suddenly asked with a subtle smirk.

Hurt?

It freaking kills me!

"Of course it hurts!"

"How could it not hurt?"

"To Titan Elder, this might be nothing, but to me, this is a treasure beyond price! Just thinking about how people will trample on them over and over again—it's like a knife through my heart!"

Amethyst Elder immediately blurted out his true feelings.

"Amethyst Elder," Lilith continued with a sly glint in her eye, "Titan Elder just reminded me earlier—'Better not let any illusion mages see this rope ladder.'"

"But I couldn't stand it, so I brought you here. That way, we can suffer together."

"…What?"

Amethyst Elder froze for a moment.

"Palace Master… are you serious?"

"You're actually dragging me into this just to share the emotional damage?!"

His composure shattered completely.

What kind of backstabbing Palace Master is this?!

I'm way older than you! And this is how you treat your elders?!

"Hmm?"

"Palace Master, what brings you back again? And… who's this?"

At that moment, a familiar voice rang out. It was Velen.

"Titan Elder, this is the Amethyst Elder from the Amethyst Tower," Lilith replied, sounding slightly awkward as she introduced the elder.

"An elder from the Amethyst Tower?"

Velen raised a brow, then asked curiously, "Amethyst Elder, Palace Master, what are you two doing here?"

"I ran into the Palace Master just now," Amethyst Elder forced a smile as he replied, "She told me you'd constructed an amazing rope ladder, so I asked her to bring me over to have a look."

At this point, he was burning with a desire to rescue the precious Phantom Moon Orchids from Velen's "tyranny."

"Oh, I see!"

"Well, this rope ladder wouldn't have been completed without Alec, Stiegler, and Lore. They worked all afternoon—really wore themselves out."

"I just rewarded each of them with thirty-three Phantom Moon Orchids!"

"Big thanks to the Sanctum! Without their training, I wouldn't have found such great helpers."

"If anyone's got more recommendations, send them over—I'll pay a generous commission!"

Velen laughed as he praised the trio.

However, though he spoke casually, his words ignited something deep inside Lilith and Amethyst Elder.

They… actually got Phantom Moon Orchids?

Wait a minute… then maybe…

Lilith's mind darkened with a mischievous idea.

"Would the two of you like to try climbing the tower ladder yourselves?"

Velen was getting ready to call it a day, but seeing the two elders still loitering, he threw the suggestion out casually.

"Yes!"

"Very much so!"

The two answered simultaneously, practically jumping on the offer. They weren't here to climb—they were here to talk to those three candidate saints!

Moments later…

"Amethyst Elder, Palace Master," Velen called out as they climbed, "Look how long and tough these Phantom Moon Orchids are! It's like they were born to be made into rope ladders! Not using them like this would be such a waste!"

"…"

Long and tough?

That's your justification?!

They're Phantom Moon Orchids, for crying out loud!

Even if you don't practice illusion magic—we DO!

Both elders nearly burst into tears.

Every time they pulled on a section of that rope, it felt like their hearts were bleeding.

At the Top of Titan Tower

"This rope ladder really is something else, Titan Elder."

"You go ahead and rest—we're thinking of climbing a few more times."

Amethyst Elder spoke with an oddly serious tone as he looked back at the climb.

"…It's just a rope ladder, why are they so obsessed?"

Velen gave a wry smile, then turned and walked toward his own elder residence.

"Palace Master, what's going on with the three candidate saints?"

Amethyst Elder wasted no time as soon as Velen was out of sight.

"Amethyst Elder, all three of them have joined Titan Tower. They're the only candidate saints from the Sanctum to do so."

"I don't know what they were thinking, but I'm telling you—it's probably the best decision they've made in their entire lives."

Lilith's voice was calm but resolute.

Titan Tower – Student Quarters

"Thirty-three Phantom Moon Orchids! Just for helping make a rope ladder! I still can't believe Lord Velen actually gave us each thirty-three!"

Alec held his precious orchids with a look of disbelief and joy.

"Thank goodness we joined Titan Tower. Otherwise, we'd be crying in regret right now,"

Stiegler said with a thankful sigh, admiring his own collection.

"But… where's Lore?"

Alec looked around in confusion.

CREAK!

Just then, the door swung open, and Lore walked in with a smug grin on his face.

Thud!

He set down a small wooden barrel he had been carrying over his shoulder, then turned to the other two with a mysterious glint in his eyes.

"Guess what's inside?"

"What?"

Alec and Stiegler leaned forward eagerly.

"Star Essence!"

Lore proudly announced.

"What?!"

The two of them nearly fell over.

They might be candidate saints, but only fully recognized saints were allowed to practice the Celestial Meditation Art.

And Star Essence was essential to that training.

In the past, they could only get a tiny vial per month from the Palace Master. Now, in front of them was a half-meter tall barrel. How much was in there?!

"You two really are sheltered."

"You're losing it over one tiny barrel of Star Essence?"

"If you ever saw the massive barrel Lord Velen has in his room—five meters tall, two meters in diameter—you'd pee yourselves!"

Lore laughed proudly at their stunned faces.

"Wait… where did you get all this?"

"Don't tell me you snuck into the Palace Master's bedroom to steal it?!"

Alec asked in alarm.

"Bullshit! Of course not!"

Lore snorted. Then, with an exaggerated sigh, he leaned back and said smugly,

"You two were still giddy over your thirty-three Phantom Moon Orchids."

"But I already went to help clean Lord Velen's residence!"

"And this was my reward."

He puffed out his chest proudly.

"Gods above!"

"You greedy little rat!"

"Lore, you're so sly! Why didn't you call us?!"

Alec and Stiegler cursed him out, then exchanged a glance—and lunged straight at the barrel!

"Damn it!"

"You're fighting over this too?!"

Lore cursed and immediately stored the barrel in his space ring, then began wrestling furiously with the two of them.

Outside Their Room

"…Palace Master, what is going on in there?"

Standing at the door, Amethyst Elder stared at the chaotic scuffle unfolding inside.

"I have no idea…"

"Titan Elder gave each of them thirty-three Phantom Moon Orchids. There shouldn't be any reason for them to fight."

Lilith looked at the trio rolling around on the ground… then at the scattered Phantom Moon Orchids all over the floor…

Her confusion only deepened.