MIGHT AS WELL BE OP Chapter 1082: Space Bandit-4

Anthony lingered quietly, eyes fixed on the bloody carnage he had smeared across the area using the Space Bandits' blood and remains; he merely shook his head deliberately and spun away bearing a serene, detached look. At a single mental command, the shield dome safeguarding the ship crumbled in an instant, fracturing like brittle glass beneath invisible force.

In the following moment, Bryan, Rider, Tiara, and Bringer appeared, having observed everything from afar with sharp, intent stares. They stepped onto the ship's deck with poised grace, absorbing the gruesome spectacle ahead; the savage violence didn't unsettle any of them, for they were all deeply inured to such horrific and brutal displays.

Awe and wonder gripped them as they stared; they had witnessed Anthony dispatch Lilith, seen him effortlessly deal with the Origin Mana Ranked assassins, and now beheld him conquer Space Bandits without the slightest sign of exertion or fatigue.

These Space Bandits were Planetary-level powerhouses, yet Anthony had crushed them with identical poise, speed, and merciless precision as the Origin Mana Ranked assassins, in a manner that verged on the ludicrous.

'Evidently, even Planetary-level foes fall easily to Anthony's blade; his battle strength is outrageously profound and defies understanding,' Bryan mused inwardly, sensing the potent aura and pressure still radiating from the strewn bodies littering the ship.

'Sigh... the more I witness, the more despair grips me,' Rider reflected silently; talented though he was, each glimpse of Anthony only amplified his growing feelings of inferiority.

"No need to worry, as you four are members of mid-tier races; when you meet people like them, you would be able to do the same thing. After all, they are just members of lower-tier races like octopus, shark, and bird; don’t bother overthinking it unnecessarily," Anthony said, picking up on their stunned admiration and residual disbelief.

His words prompted nods from them all, accepting his assurance fully, now grasping the Galaxy's racial hierarchy system—which explained why the Space Bandits had scorned Anthony and eagerly plotted to auction them off.

"Can I keep the corpses?" Bryan inquired, fixing his gaze on Anthony with a spark of eager interest.

Anthony grasped the request instantly; Bryan, being a Dragon, could devour potent entities and reap vast rewards thanks to his draconic nature and natural devouring talents.

"You can, but I will advise you not to eat more than you can handle. Although I killed them easily, these people are still Apexus Mana Rankers; you will simply explode and die if you go overboard," Anthony cautioned Bryan in a steady voice carrying subtle warning.

"I understand," Bryan responded promptly; ignorant of the exact gains, he resolved to experiment later back in the Dragon Domain, transforming into his True Dragon shape, devouring the corpses, and retreating into profound slumber to integrate their essence and strength completely.

As Bryan advanced to claim the bodies, Tiara moved swiftly; a flick of her hand lifted every blood droplet from the ship into the void, directing it precisely toward her. She promptly produced a massive vial, channeling the blood into it with masterful finesse.

Where Bryan sought the meat, she coveted the blood; as a Vampire, such elite, scarce vitae promised her tremendous boosts. Though she could imbibe it right there under Anthony's watchful eye for safety, she refrained; he had already bestowed so much upon her.

He had surrendered the blood of an Apexus Mana Ranker—something unattainable for her over countless years... barring a gift from her master, assuming she even possessed one.

Bringer and Rider remained silent; as Titans, lacking the traits of Dragons or Vampires, they could merely observe Bryan and Tiara harvest concrete boons from the Space Bandits undisturbed.

"You can ransack the ship; any treasure you find is yours to keep. Even the Space Bandits’ space rings are yours too," Anthony declared, drifting aside before levitating into the vacuum since no seat awaited, his stance casual and unperturbed.

The crew—Bryan and others—stood dumbfounded; they assumed Anthony would claim the spoils. Space Bandits, after all, likely brimmed with unimaginable riches and precious assets.

"Are you sure?" Bringer blurted out, his tone thick with incredulity and tentative excitement.

They had no clue about the resources Apexus Mana Rankers required, yet for these folks—far from that stage and lingering in the King realm—every single item seemed utterly invaluable and out of their normal grasp. In fact, they might stumble upon treasures capable of boosting their mana ranks right away, free from any backlash or enduring drawbacks.

"Just go; I’m richer than these Space Bandits could ever be," Anthony dismissed them with a wave while shutting his eyes, his face serene and detached, revealing zero desire for worldly riches.

Tiara and the others held back no more; they refused to squander even a moment. No sharing was on the table—whatever anyone grabbed belonged solely to them, no debates or quarrels allowed. With that, they surged ahead in blurs, plunging further into the ship amid bursts of speed and eager thrill.

The ship was needlessly massive, packed with dozens of rooms that dwarfed in size and splendor. Nearly an hour passed as the group combed through each one; they skipped no obvious or pointless spots, delving into every concealed nook for valuables and inspecting every last crevice.

Returning after close to an hour, broad grins lit their faces; unsure of the precise roles or effects of their hauls, but it made no difference. Its worth was clear enough; upon reaching their Domains, they’d meticulously uncover its functions and applications.

Items they couldn’t use could be traded for rarities impossible to obtain conventionally. For them, joining this Space Exploration Trip had delivered rewards far exceeding their wildest dreams and hopes.

They could already picture their Mana Ranks exploding upward much quicker than usual back in their Domains, leaving peers far behind without much effort.

Without doubt, a wealthy and mighty companion proved essential in any group, particularly within this boundless, ruthless universe where power and treasures ruled all.