Talent Swallowing Hero

Leo knew that he could not get his hands on the ‘Fragment of the God stone’ with the Hero coins he had in his hands.

He didn’t need the ‘Fragment of the God stone’ to increase his Hero rank; however, all he needed to do was touch the item to use the special effect of the ‘Fragment of the God stone’ exclusive to him.

So, he came up with a plan to hold the ‘Fragment of the God stone’ using Hero coins.

However, Theodore didn’t lack the money as he was pocketing the city funds; instead of upgrading the city’s defense.

“What about now?”

Because of that, he used another item that the city leader would definitely not resist.

“An Iron ore fruit?”

The city leader and others were surprised at the silver-coloured fruit in Leo’s hands.

That’s right!

It was the iron ore fruit that Leo found in one of the iron ore caves.

“Are you going to give away that fruit just to hold the ‘Fragment of the God stone’?”

Theodore asked Leo with a doubtful look as he felt Leo might have ulterior motives.

‘Is he planning to run away with the Fragment of the God stone?’

Since Leo’s talent was [Teleportation], the city leader thought Leo might use it to escape; however, the iron ore fruit was essential to him.

“Of course.”

Leo nodded his head with a smile, making the city leader even more doubtful._-.

Initially, he was planning to auction it out; however, after finding some crucial information about the city leader, he decided to keep it with him and use it at the right time.

The crucial information was that the city leader’s daughter Zola’s talent was related to metal. Moreover, her talent was at level 5, the perfect time to consume the iron ore fruit.

In the entire city, it was a known fact that the city leader would go to any lengths for his daughter.

“Sure.”

Finally, after thinking for a while, the city leader agreed to Leo’s request without much surprise.

“Thank you, City leader.”

Leo thanked Theodore as he gave the iron ore fruit to him.

‘…’

Julia was looking at Leo’s actions with a speechless look from the side.

‘It is your first time seeing a ‘Fragment of the God stone’? What a joke? If they knew that you casually gave away two fragments of the God stone, they would have a heart stroke.’

Even though Julia didn’t know what Leo was planning, she knew Leo was not planning to steal it openly in front of everyone.

Because the city leader is a mighty Supreme Hero, and it is impossible to escape.

‘However, I am curious about what he is trying to do.’

Even after giving away two fragments of the God stone, Leo still had one more Fragment of the God stone.

So, she was curious about Leo’s actions.

‘Swoosh’

As soon as the city leader and Leo exchanged the items, a barrier appeared around them.

‘Huh?’

Leo raised his brows when he saw the barrier.

“Don’t worry about it. It’s just one of my servants being careful.”

The next second, the city leader explained about the barrier and smiled, “Now, you can brag that you touched the ‘Fragment of the God stone’.”

“Yes.”

Leo nodded his head, but it was not for Theodore’s words; instead, it was a reply to the system notification which he received a few seconds ago.

‘Ding,

The system has detected a new ‘Fragment of the God stone’ in the host’s hands. Do you want to use its special effect?

As soon as Leo nodded his head, invisible energy from the ‘Fragment of the God stone’ entered his body.

‘Ding,

The three months of waiting to swallow a new talent are removed.

‘Ding,

The host can now swallow a new talent.

Soon, a couple of system notifications appeared in his head, making Leo smile.

After confirming that the iron ore fruit was genuine, Theodore silently kept it away.

‘He is a hot-blooded youth. Holding the ‘Fragment of the God stone’ makes him smile like that.’

When he saw how satisfied Leo was to hold the ‘Fragment of the God stone’, the city leader shook his head and thought, ‘And here I am, doubting him.’

“Thank you, city leader. Now, I can brag about the ‘Fragment of the God stone’.”

Leo returned the ‘Fragment of the God stone’ as he already got what he wanted, and he didn’t forget to thank the city leader.

“Zander, let’s go.”

Soon, the city leader left with his son with a happy smile.

‘Not only did I get the special gift from Family head Oliver, but I also decreased my three-month waiting period.’

It was not only Theodore who was in a good mood, but Leo was also in a good mood.

“Young Hero Leo, I am Linus, the Berserk Heroes mercenary squad leader.”

Just as Leo was about to leave with Julia, he was stopped by a middle-aged man.

“Hello, Captain Linus.”

Leo nodded his head as he asked, “Is there something you need?”

Even though it was Leo’s first time meeting Linus, he had heard some good things about him. So, Leo was polite to him.

“Thank you for your help earlier.”

Linus thanked Leo as he spoke, “If you ever need any help, you can contact me or come to my squad residence.”

While speaking, Linus gave a Hero coin to Leo.

Unlike the regular Hero coins, which were plain, this Hero coin had two letters ‘BH’ engraved.

“Let’s go, Richard.”

Linus didn’t wait for Leo’s reply as he quietly left the hall.

‘I might ask a big favour in the future.’

Looking at the coin in his hand, Leo silently muttered in his head and kept the coin in his storage ring.

…..

Outside the auction house,

While coming out of the auction, Amy asked Julia many questions regarding Leo’s origins and the source of the money.

However, before Julia could say anything, Amy’s father, Oliver, revealed Leo’s information he received earlier from ‘Money grubber’.

After learning about it, Amy was surprised at Leo’s achievement at such a young age.

‘Wow’

Even Julia was surprised when she heard about Leo’s achievements.

“Amy, I heard Young Hero Leo lives next to your house. You have to help him if he needs anything.”

Leo became a rank 6 hero in his early twenties, and with the backing of Starlight city, Leo’s future would be bright. So, he wanted his daughter to become close with Leo.

‘…’

Amy looked at her father and clenched her fists in anger before leaving.

‘This girl….how long does she plan on waiting for that ‘Murderer’?’

Oliver became angry at Amy; however, he suppressed it.

“Sister Amy.”

Julia hurriedly rushed after Amy as she knew why Amy was angry.

“Young Hero Leo, Mr. White is inviting you for a coffee. Will you come and have a little chat with him?”

After they left, Oliver changed the topic and informed the real reason why he was following him.

‘Huh?’

Leo raised his brows before nodding his head and following Oliver back into the auction house.

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100 Power Stones:- One Bonus Chapter.

200 Power Stones:- Three Bonus Chapters.