"Our city was once a 1st tier city of this province but because of a gigantic Beasts Raid, 4/5 of the city was destroyed. As a result, all the talented Tamers of this city either died or left the city. Then after all these years passed, our city turned into a 3rd tier city. Our total population is only a hundred thousand. All the big families left our city and there aren't any geniuses left in Abran. Those who were born with talent, left this city to join a bigger and more prosperous one where they could shine quicker and brighter."
Akash finally understood why those abandoned destroyed buildings were so big and roads were so well built.
The entire time Akash's face was expressionless, it was an essential part of his mission to get registered in this city, Akash hones his attention at Haji Tea.
"Do you still want to register yourself in this city? Once you register yourself here, you cannot represent or join any other city, unless you reach the realm of Star Knight or pay a huge ransom."
Haji Tea told Akash.
Akash smiled and looked at Haji Tea.
"Yes sir, I still want to register here."
The doubtful face of Haji Tea turned into a red jolly face as if his face was about to burst.
"Thank you, Akash. I will support you with everything I have. I knew I'm not the only one who had big ambitions."
"What do you mean by that, sir?"
Akash asked.
The Guard who was as happy as the mayor said.
"Mr Haji Tea is from a 1st tier city. He was one of the geniuses of his generation in that city and when he reached the Star Knight stage, he willingly volunteered himself to become the mayor here. He wants to raise the position of Abran city from the 3rd tier to its previous glory as a 1st tier city."
Akash looked at Haji Tea who was still smiling from ear to ear. A feeling of relief fell on his heart. Akash grinned similarly as he thought that he had finally found the first companion of his force and a strong one at that.
"Then, I will be in your care."
Akash said.
All of a sudden, Haji Tea stood up and looked at Akash Tagar.
"Aahhhh! I'm so sorry Akash, I forgot to ask about your cosmic cultivation level for the registration. Can you please tell me your stage so that I can complete the paperwork right away?"
This question startled Akash because he couldn't feel even the slightest bit of cosmic power in his body, but then he remembered that Ancestor Turtled took all of his power when it used ABSOLUTE REWIND on him.
The system read the thoughts of Akash Tagar.
*beep*
[ The king must first own a piece of land where the system can use its power. Then, it will become the headquarters of the force the host will build to conquer the cosmos. All the powers that the host had before have been taken away and replaced with the powers of the system's creator. After building the headquarters, the host will automatically breakthrough to the Star 1 realm.
The 1st level of the headquarters will occupy 100 square feet of land and a hundred thousand cosmic coins. ]
"What?"
That was the only word that came out of Akash's mind.
*beep*
[ Does the king want the system to explain again ]
"No no, that's fine. It seems the mind-reading feature was really necessary"
System: [ ... ]
Akash looked at Haji Tea who was eagerly waiting for his answer.
"Sorry Mr Haji, I was lost in my thoughts for a moment and I'm at the Star 1 stage."
Haji Tea looked at Akash with astonishing eyes.
"How old are you?"
"15 years old" Akash replied.
The shock grew, even more, it seemed as if Haji Tea's eyes will pop out.
"15 years and you are already at Star 1 stage. If you are not genius then who else can be?"
On Earth, most human only reach the Star 1 stage after becoming 18 years old. Before that, they focus on opening their 7 channels.
Those who open all 7 channels before the age of 18 and breakthrough to the Star 1 realm are geniuses and those who breakthrough to Star 1 at the age of 15 years will rule this planet or at the very least big organizations.
Akash gave a bitter smile and asked in a low voice.
"Umm sir, I am in a need of something."
Haji Tea replied instantly.
"Yes, sure! Anything within this city's jurisdiction and my power is yours."
Akash shakes his head and said.
"Thank you, Haji, but I only need a hundred thousand coins and a 100 square feet piece of land in this city."
Haji Tea was startled.
"Excuse me?"
"I know it's an odd request, but you can sell it to me? I will pay in installments."
"No, no, that's not necessary. You can have it for free, as a gift from Abran City."
In truth, Haji Tea would have given all the land to big families or other powerful cosmic tamers for free if they wanted to live in the city and represent it. Unfortunately, no one wanted to live here, some even called it 'The Cursed City."
Akash Tagar nodded happily.
"Thank you, sir!"
"Don't mention it, Mr. Akash and don't call me sir, we are friends from now on."
"Umm Mr. Haji, can you sell the land on the outer part of the city. I may buy more land in the future and I would prefer for it all to be connected."
After thinking for a while, Haji Tea replied.
"Ohh, I see. Mr. Akash, how about I give you a proposal?"