Akash was lost, he didn't know what kind of penalties were possible, but he was sure that if the rewards were so appealing then the penalty wouldn't be any lighter. As such, he took the 1st option.
"System, what are the features and requirements for the 2nd level of the HQ?"
[ Level 2 HQ will have two new services. The first one is the Cosmic Training Grounds which will allow the King and his subordinates to go anywhere in the cosmos to train.
The second one is the Cosmic Store, in which the King and his subordinates can purchase and sell materials, items and beasts.
Along with these two features, the current bedroom and Nest Well will be upgraded to level 2 as well.
There are 3 requirements for this 2nd level of the HQ.
The 1st requirement is for the King to pay 1 million coins.
The 2nd requirement is for the King's land to encompass a total of 10,000 Square Feet.
The 3rd requirement is for the King to recruit one Earl to his force. ]
Akash eyebrows twitched and he asked.
"Earl! Do you mean a subordinate?"
[ No, an earl is an officer who will lead the army of the King. The Earls can be likened to the Generals of a King. ]
"Ohh! Ancestor has planned quite well. Indeed, a single person cannot lead a whole force." Akash murmured.
Akash looked at the screen and asked.
"System, can I make anyone my Earl?"
[ No, there are requirements for Earls because it is a limited rank. ]
"Earls are limited? And what requirements?"
[ There can only be 100 Earls on a single planet. One planet cannot have more than 100 Earls.
The requirements of an Earl are the following:
1. There are a total of 20 laws which are called the 20 attributes on this planet. An Earl must have control of at least 3 of them.
2. There are 5 types of aptitudes. Poor, Common, High, Legendary, Mythic and each of them have 3 stages: Lower, Medium and Upper. An Earl must at least have the aptitude of Lower High grade."
Akash looked at the screen, replied in an annoyed manner.
"These requirements are quite high, I see. Perhaps even unnecessarily so?"
[ The requirements are necessary to find top quality Earls. ]
He sighed and followed up with another question.
"How can I check anyone's aptitude and attributes?"
[ The King merely has to think of viewing someone's profile while looking at them to check basic information. ]
Suddenly, Akash Tagar thought of something.
"System, can you tell me what my aptitude was in my previous life?"
[ Upper-Poor Aptitude. ]
Akash Tagar didn't see that coming.
"What... I was a Star King that time."
*beep*
[ Realms doesn't define aptitude. Aptitude is determined by one's overall talent. ]
Akash understood that finding someone with control over 3 attributes should not be that difficult but finding one with a Lower High Aptitude on this planet would be almost impossible. Even my previous self only had the aptitude of the Upper Poor rank.
Akash closed his eyes and sighed heavily.
"I should go out to get some fresh air or I'll die."
As soon as Akash came out of the HQ, the door closed automatically.
Then, he saw a car was coming towards him. The car stopped and a young man came out of it.
The man came closer and looked at Akash Tagar. The man was looking at Akash as if he had seen something which doesn't belong to this world. A stunning handsome hunk.
"Hello, Akash Tagar. I've been sent here by Mayor Haji Tea and I've been waiting here for 3 days."
"I see, how is Mr Haji Tea?"
Akash asked
"He is fine, and he is waiting to meet you."
"Alright, but first I need to go to a washroom. I need to get clean myself up."
The man nodded with a fake smile and took him to a nearby hotel.
Akash bathed himself and brushed his teeth. His golden hairs and blue eyes were exuding a mysterious charm. He wore the same clothes he had on before.
As the man looked at Akash, admiration slowly crept up into his heart where, before there was only envy. Akash was extremely handsome with perfect looks that even the Fairy Race, known for their otherworldly looks, would be jealous of him. There was a strange attraction that people felt towards Akash's eyes.
"Let's go."
The man came back to his senses.
Soon, they reached the Mayor's office. Haji Tea was waiting for them at the entrance door. He was already informed beforehand by the young man.
Haji Tea was standing at the entrance, waiting for Akash Tagar. Akash saw Haji was smoking a cigar, maybe that's why he is called The Smoking Spear, Akash thought.
"Hello Mr. Akash."
Haji Tea greeted Akash as he came.
"Hello Mr. Haji, nice to see you again."
"Let's sit in my office, I have something to ask you and something to tell you as well."
Akash nodded and both headed to the office. Haji Tea sat on the mayor's chair while Akash sat on a nearby Sofa.
"So, what's the deal Mr. Haji?"
"Uhhh... Mr. Akash, may I ask who built that house of yours in just a few hours? And, why no one could open the door even with the use of cosmic powers?"
Akash looked at Haji Tea perplexed.
"Did you try to break my door? MR. HAJI?"
Akash used his cosmic powers in the last two words.