Chapter 92: Chapter92-Abyss RealmSarko believed that the reason he lost was entirely due to choosing the wrong area.

    If he could just select a better zone, he was certain he’d defeat the human standing before him.

    With that thought, Sarko pulled himself together and renewed his determination.

    As long as he chose the right location, victory would be his next time!

    The human had only won because he happened to land on a fortunate spot—that was all. S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

    Meanwhile, Daniel stared at the Abyssal Core mine before him, which now bore his name. Excitement bubbled in his heart.

    He never would have expected that this single venture into the abyss would directly complete the third stage of his Star Upgrade Quest.

    And everything—all of it—was thanks to the being standing in front of him: the King of the Abyss, Sarko.

    Thinking of that, Daniel cast a deep look at the other party, his eyes filled with sincere gratitude.

    "Thank you, friend from the abyss. I’ll be accepting this mine."

    "Truly appreciate your generosity—you’re a good man."

    Daniel’s face beamed with delight. At the same time, he activated his skill: [Forceful Convergence], causing all the Abyssal Cores within the mine to surge directly into his backpack.

    As tremors echoed from the depths of the mine, an unending stream of Abyssal Cores flowed like a tide into Daniel’s pack.

    Watching this scene from the side, Sarko felt a deep pang of bitterness.

    Just minutes ago, this mine had still belonged to him. But now, thanks to a wager, it was legally the private property of the human standing before him.

    At that moment, Sarko even began to question his own talent—just a sliver of doubt, of course.

    After all, to someone like Sarko, a king within the abyss, a single Abyssal Core mine wasn’t a huge deal.

    In the abyss, Abyssal Cores were not exactly common, but neither were they excessively rare.

    Even so, Sarko still felt a twinge of heartache.

    Fortunately, that feeling passed quickly.

    Though the human had already won several rounds, Sarko himself was greedy.

    All he needed was to win just once, and everything he’d lost would come flooding back to him.

    ...

    "Oh esteemed guest from the human race—Duban."

    "Our encounter here in the abyss must be a kind of fate."

    "However... I assume you came deep into this realm for a specific reason? If you don’t mind, perhaps you’d like to visit my Kingdom for a while?"

    "And one more thing—if it’s not too much trouble, could you tell me what it is you’re hoping to accomplish here? I might be able to lend some assistance."

    Hearing this, Daniel revealed a thoughtful expression.

    But even so, his [Forceful Convergence] skill did not slow in the slightest.

    "Sarkir, my friend, are you inviting me?"

    "Of course! My Kingdom is filled with joy and laughter, and it’s one of the most orderly realms in the entire abyss."

    "I believe with your luck, Duban, you’ll thrive in my Kingdom like a fish in water!"

    "So, my friend—what do you say? Will you come for a visit?"

    Daniel’s interest was piqued.

    On one hand, he was genuinely curious. He had never seen what an Abyss Kingdom looked like.

    In fact, it wasn’t just him—even the most knowledgeable prophets of the human race had no real idea what an Abyss Kingdom entailed.

    So naturally, Daniel wanted to experience it for himself.

    But more importantly—crucially—his Stage Three Star Upgrade Quest required him to eliminate an existence beyond the human level cap.

    And the figure before him—Sarko—was a perfect candidate.

    Although he was a King within the abyss, he didn’t seem particularly skilled in combat. His innate talent seemed more suited to gambling than to fighting.

    Still, killing him wouldn’t be easy.

    However...

    Failure to kill was not a problem.

    Because at that very moment, Daniel had already formulated a different plan.

    Against a gambler like Sarko, he was basically a hard counter.

    So worst case, he could simply use wagers to manipulate Sarko into eliminating other Kings of the Abyss for him.

    A classic case of killing with a borrowed knife—how wonderful would that be?

    Along the way, he could also pillage Sarko’s holdings for his own benefit.

    After all, the guy was an abyssal king—he was bound to be rich.

    And besides, the abyss was already the sworn enemy of all other races. So Daniel had absolutely no guilt about exploiting him.

    With that, Daniel quietly pushed his thoughts aside and nodded.

    "Sure. I’d be happy to visit your Kingdom."

    "To be honest, this will be my first time ever entering one of the abyss’s Kingdoms. I’m in your hands, my friend."

    Upon hearing this, Sarko broke into a radiant, enthusiastic smile.

    "My friend, it’s my honor to have you visit."

    After he spoke, Sarko gave Daniel a deep, lingering look.

    What he coveted most—was Daniel’s luck.

    According to ancient legends, even a true deity like the Goddess of Luck only had a Luck stat of 13.

    So if Daniel’s Luck was above 10, that already placed him near demigod rank.

    And when someone reached that tier, their innate talent would undergo a qualitative transformation.

    Which made Sarko even more convinced:

    The human standing before him was no ordinary man—he was a demigod-tier powerhouse.

    At that very moment—

    A light, melodic voice rang out in Daniel’s mind.

    "Your most devoted devotee, Alice, prays to you."

    Within the abyss, there was no communication network, so all conventional messaging tools were effectively disabled.

    Yet clearly, prayers from a devotee were not restricted by the abyss’s limitations.

    The gentle voice continued in his mind:

    "Following your divine revelation, I have completed the Star Upgrade Quest. I am now en route to the Star Upgrade Hall."

    Upon hearing this, Daniel’s expression grew serious.

    He didn’t immediately respond to Alice’s prayer.

    Instead, he turned his head to Sarko and said,

    "My friend, I’m terribly sorry. Something has come up that I must take care of right away. I hope you’ll wait for me just a short while."

    Before Sarko could even reply, Daniel’s figure vanished on the spot.

    Almost at the exact same moment—

    Daniel’s form reappeared within the inner city of Castle Mington, inside a beautifully decorated ancient castle.

    Strictly speaking, this estate was one of the many properties gifted to him by the Multiracial Commerce League.

    Though not the largest, it was the biggest castle in the city apart from the one belonging to the city lord himself.

    In truth, the Commerce League had bought up both this and the city lord’s castle.

    But Daniel didn’t want to draw too much attention, so he chose this one instead.

    As for the interior design and all the supporting amenities for daily life—he didn’t have to worry about a thing.