Start as a Spiritual Planter: I Have a Game Panel

"Huh, this isn't just any ordinary dog. Where'd you find this little guy?" Ram asked, impressed by the pup's potential.

He wasn't too familiar with the Night Demon bloodline, but from what he could see, Little Black was already strong for its age.

It was already an Elite quality creature, and it could potentially become even stronger by breaking through to 'Rare' quality or even 'General' quality if raised right.

The skill Giant alone could double its fighting ability, and it seemed to be a permanent boost, not just a temporary one.

Once fully grown, this pup could be stronger than some professionals with 'Rare' professions, especially with that night bonus.

Liam chuckled, rubbing the back of his neck. "You've always had an eye for picking out the good stuff, bro. Can't hide anything from you." He sighed and continued.

"Honestly, I just found him in an alley, starving. I felt bad, so I gave him some leftovers, and ever since then, he's been stuck to me like glue, following me everywhere."

As they continued toward the subway station, Liam, still feeling the adrenaline from the fight, turned to Sid.

"You know, for someone built like a tank, you're pretty quick," Liam said, his tone light but with a hint of challenge.

"But you really need to work on that temper. Gutless sneak attacks aren't exactly impressive."

Sid grunted, narrowing his eyes as he sized Liam up again. "Work on my temper, huh? I could say the same about you."

"You've got guts, but guts alone don't win fights. Especially not against someone like me. And for the record, it was a misunderstanding—I thought you were one of those gang members."

Liam chuckled, massaging his aching shoulder. "Yeah, it definitely spiced things up. Besides, winning wasn't my goal. I was just making sure you stayed on your toes."

Sid arched an eyebrow, the trace of a smirk on his face. "Keeping me on my toes, huh? You're fortunate Ram arrived when he did, or you'd be lying flat on your back at this moment."

"Talk all you want," Liam shot back with a grin. "But next time, I won't go easy on you. I was just getting warmed up."

Ram, walking slightly ahead of them, shook his head at their back and forth. "You two sound like you're ready for round two," he said, glancing over his shoulder.

"How about we save the fighting for the real enemies? And Sid, what were you thinking, attacking someone like that?"

Sid's expression turned grave upon hearing Ram's words.

He reflected for a moment before revealing the reason he and Mai were staunchly opposed to other gangs from finding this place.

"You newcomers, so you might not grasp the usual workings around here. But you've heard of areas rich in Reiki, haven't you?"

Liam furrowed his brow, clearly interested. "Reiki-rich areas? Yeah, I've heard of them. They're supposed to be places continuously overflowing with spiritual power, right? Why bring that up?"

Sid nodded, his expression grim. "Exactly. since you know about them, you should also understand that those areas are prime targets for various gangs."

"Since we are far from Blue Star and Divine Spirit Tree, the amount of reiki on the surfaces of its Moon is much less, although it's a bit higher than what you'd find in those underground cities buried inside Blue Star, but it's not easily replenishable causing a constant fight over control, and things can get pretty brutal."

Liam's curiosity was piqued. "So what's that got to do with us?"

Sid sighed, "Five months ago, my sister and I unexpectedly found this underground subway station that just appeared out of nowhere."

"We have no idea how it got there. Some say it's one of the Divine Spirit Tree's abilities, like creating Monster Dens or something like that." He paused, letting the weight of his words sink in.

"Ever since then, we've been keeping this place hidden. Ram, you must have felt the difference when you stayed last night, right?"

Ram pondered slightly, listening to Sid.

However, thinking about it, he really never cared about the amount of spiritual power or reiki around him.

Because he was never able to absorb any of it, it's his unique recovery ability that always recovered his life energy and spiritual power, so he hadn't noticed anything unusual.

Seeing Ram's confusion, Sid continued, "Anyway, when I saw that old hoverbike, I thought you were part of a gang trying to move in on our turf."

Ram's eyes widened slightly as the seriousness of the situation dawned on him. "So that's why you attacked Liam so recklessly?"

Sid nodded, his gaze fixed ahead, tension evident in his posture. "Yeah, I couldn't take any chances. We've had to fight off gangs before for all sorts of reasons, but if they found out about this place, it would be over for us."

"It's dangerous here, and we can't afford to let our guard down. For a moment, I believed you were one of them."

Liam, finally understanding, gave Sid a nod of respect. "I get it now. You're just trying to protect your home. I probably would've done the same in your shoes. But next time, maybe ask questions before throwing boulders at people."

Sid let out a low chuckle, the tension between them easing. "Fair enough. And maybe next time, don't come barreling in on a stolen gang bike. It sends the wrong message."

Liam laughed, rubbing his neck. "Point taken. But hey, I did get your attention, didn't I?"

Ram glanced between the two, relieved that the hostility was finally settling down. "Alright, we've got that cleared up. But Sid, we're not here to cause trouble."

"We just need a place to lay low for a bit, and it seems like we've got more in common than we thought."

Sid looked thoughtful for a moment before nodding. "If Ram vouches for you, then you're welcome here."

"Just know that things can get rough around these parts. We don't go looking for trouble, but we won't shy away from it either."

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