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After some time, with Anjie's recommendation and Marina's help, they were finally able to decide on which property to purchase.

"We will buy the Sunset River Villa. Where should I pay?" Vincent asked Anjie.

"Will you be paying through a mortgage loan?" Anjie questioned.

"No, I'll pay it in full now."

Marina, who had been silently observing up until now, could no longer contain her disbelief.

"Brother!" she exclaimed, nearly jumping in her seat.

"That's 60 million Astralis credits! Do we even have that kind of money?!"

Vincent only flashed a warm smile at his younger sister.

"Please proceed with the documentation and payment processing,"

Vincent instructed Anjie, his tone calm, yet assertive enough to leave no room for argument.

With a soft nod of acknowledgment, Anjie immediately prepared the necessary documents, and Vincent signed them quickly.

"Please input your bank details and fingerprint to confirm the payment."

Without missing a beat, Vincent complied, his movements fluid and deliberate.

Within moments, the payment was completed, the transaction finalized.

Just like that, 54 million Astralis credits were subtracted from his account in an instant—a sum so staggering, so monumental, it could alter entire lives.

It was the biggest payment he had ever made in his two lifetimes. He wasn't sure how to feel—whether hurt or proud.

Nevertheless, he was happy to see his sister's stunned expression.

"All right, Mr. Magnus," Anjie said, her voice softer, almost reverent now.

"That's everything on our end. I'll personally ensure the process goes smoothly. Your villa will be fully prepared and ready for you within a week."

Vincent gave Anjie a brief nod as he stood up and left with Marina, who was still unable to believe he had just spent 54 million credits.

But just as they approached the exit, Anjie's voice rang out.

"Mr. Magnus! Wait a moment!"

Vincent paused mid-step, turning back with a raised brow.

"Yes? Is there a problem?"

Her gaze was steady yet filled with a certain warmth, and her tone had shifted to something more personal.

"I just wanted to thank you for giving me this opportunity to prove myself."

Vincent blinked in mild surprise, shaking his head lightly.

"It's really nothing," he assured her.

"I didn't do anything particularly special to warrant gratitude."

Still, Anjie insisted on expressing her thanks, so he could only accept it with a nod.

Once they exited the building, Marina immediately turned to him, a playful smirk gracing her lips.

"Brother, you're such a lady killer." She teased.

Vincent raised an eyebrow.

"What are you talking about?"

"Hmph! Do you really think I didn't notice the way you were looking at Sister Anjie back there? She's pretty, sure, so I guess it's normal for boys like you to get all flirty."

Her eyes glinted mischievously as she cast him a side glance.

"I mean, helping a damsel in distress and all that..."

Vincent smiled wryly.

But her teasing expression sobered slightly as he asked, "When is Amara coming home tonight?"

Marina thought for a moment. "She might be late again. Ever since you started going to Origin World, she's been coming home late."

Vincent frowned at her response.

He still didn't know what kind of work Amara did, and it worried him. But he knew he couldn't force her to reveal anything if she didn't want to.

So, he set the thought aside for now.

"I understand. Let's eat out tonight. Is there anywhere you'd like to go?"

Marina's eyes brightened at his words.

"Really? Anywhere?"

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"I heard there's a newly opened ramen shop—Ichiraku Ramen!"

Vincent was momentarily stunned by her suggestion.

'That ramen shop… Why does it sound so familiar?' he thought, but he couldn't recall where he'd heard of it.

It was already nighttime when they returned to their hotel.

Inside his room, Vincent browsed Astrum Origin Hub, scrolling through news about events in Novice Continent.

One topic stood out: an issue regarding the Tower of Combat.

Even now, no one had discovered what caused the sudden disappearance of the tower's exchange items.

He also read reports of breakouts in both his sanctuary and other novice sanctuaries, along with an increase in the appearance of new labyrinths.

However, there was still no information on one matter he was particularly concerned about—the Primalized entity Grarik had released from the Blackrat Labyrinth.

Vincent was certain that if the entity caused a commotion, it would be a major problem.

He also searched for details on the Blackthorn Clan and other Thrygian clans and organizations.

To his surprise, he discovered that the Blackthorn Clan was the largest and most powerful in his sanctuary. The other Thrygian groups were smaller in both number and influence.

"I guess I need to speed up my plans…" he muttered, realizing the strength of the Blackthorn Clan.

Next, he researched Caelius Lionfang and his clan.

"Caelius Lionfang, 19 years old, awakened talent S-rank: Sun Mane Lion… Father: Calixtus Lionfang, awakened talent S-rank: Golden Lion…"

Vincent's eyes widened as he continued reading about the father-son duo.

"Two S-rank talents in one family… That's insane."

For the rest of the night, Vincent focused on expanding his knowledge of the Origin World's common sense and lore.

Meanwhile, elsewhere in District 10, a beautiful, pink-haired woman stepped out of her shower, a bath towel wrapped around her body.

"How's my new younger brother doing…" she murmured, grabbing her phone.

It was Valyn, who had just returned from a brief journey.

As she tapped on the screen, a hologram popped up, displaying messages. Ignoring most of the emails, she opened Vincent's.

Reading the contents, her eyebrows lifted briefly before a smile graced her lips.

"To think he still considers it light work…" she said softly, closing the email and sending a report to Arthur, confirming Vincent had completed his training for the day.

At 11:45 p.m., back in Vincent's hotel room, he closed his phone, only to hear footsteps in the living area.

Marina should have been asleep by now, and he hadn't sensed the door opening.

No one should've been able to bypass his perception.

Frowning, he cautiously stepped out to investigate.

The living area was dark, with the lights off. But he could hear the footsteps now heading to the kitchen.

A moment later, he heard the fridge door open.

In a single step, Vincent blurred, reappearing behind the intruder.

"Who are you?"

Startled, the intruder spun around.

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Lit only by the fridge light, Vincent's eyes widened. Standing before him was a long, black-haired woman with fair skin, her hair partially concealing her ample figure. Her golden eyes gleamed as she held a piece of bread in her mouth.

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