My attributes are increasing infinitely Chapter 418: Training Ryan

Ethan positioned himself in his VIP room, gazing down upon the assembled masses. The weight of their inquisitive stares pressed upon him intensely.

He understood precisely the cause of their reluctance to depart; they hungered for a connection with him. They sought to comprehend the figure capable of bestowing divinity through a simple vial.

Thus, he granted their desire.

In an instant of shadowy brilliance, Ethan materialized on the platform. The atmosphere quivered with the resonance of his words.

"Thank you for participating in the auction today," he declared, his tone fluid yet authoritative. "To keep things fair, we will host one auction every month. Every six months, we will hold a grand auction like the one you just saw today. I hope you will visit us again."

A wave of thrilled whispers swept through the gathering. A timetable had now been set.

"The tower itself will open in five days," Ethan went on. "Countless enigmas await discovery within its depths. We will also launch a membership card system. These cards will provide discounts and exclusive privileges. They come in Iron, Bronze, Gold, Platinum, and Diamond tiers."

He halted briefly, allowing the tension to mount.

"And finally, the Supremacy Card. This is reserved solely for exceptional individuals. I will only ever launch seven Supreme cards. I have already given one to Lady Zara. The remaining six will be given out as I see fit. The prices for the other cards will be published in three days. Have a nice day."

Before the audience could bombard him with inquiries or rush forward in sycophantic adoration, Ethan disappeared from sight.

He had no patience for their obsequious praise. More pressing matters demanded his attention, such as attending to Rose.

Beyond the grand hall, the attendees started to disperse, their voices rising in fervent discussion about the "Supreme Cards" and the emerging force dominating the city.

Within a secluded hallway, Lady Melida intercepted Rose and her companions.

The benevolent instructor's visage had vanished; in its place lingered a facade of icy avarice.

"Rose, go and talk to Mr. Hunt right now," Melida commanded in a harsh murmur. "I will leave with the others. You know what you have to do. Don’t come back empty-handed."

Previously, when Trian desired Rose, Melida had merely offered subtle hints.

Yet now, confronted with Ethan's vast riches and influence, she issued outright ultimatums.

Tears brimmed in Rose’s eyes. A profound turmoil churned within her spirit.

Ethan did not repulse her, yet she possessed a fierce sense of pride. She refused to be reduced to a mere instrument for alluring a man.

Her spirit weighed down heavily, but she glanced toward Zara. Failure here would spell doom for Zara’s prospects at Melida's hands.

Rose sensed herself ensnared by her own vulnerabilities.

Melida then directed her attention to Ryan, positioned close by.

"You," Melida barked. "You have the Titan bloodline now. You are valuable. You will become a high-level guard for my family. Follow us."

Ryan remained motionless.

He spared her not even a glance. His focus remained locked on the dim areas trailing behind her.

Seeing Ryan's defiance, Melida's features contorted in fury.

She lifted her hand to strike him, yet froze in mid-motion.

Ethan had materialized directly before the group.

"Hello Lady Rose, hello Lady Zara," he addressed them with a genial grin, utterly disregarding Melida’s poised strike.

Melida hastily dropped her arm and plastered on a contrived, servile grin.

"Mr. Hunt! It is such an honor to meet you again!"

Ethan offered her a curt, frosty inclination before shifting his focus to Rose.

Next, he regarded Melida once more, his gaze hardening to glacial sharpness.

"I will give you an Eternal-grade Omni-Law weapon," Ethan announced abruptly. "In exchange, you will make Lady Rose the Head Saintess of the Ice Dragon race. You have the authority to do that, don’t you?"

Melida's pulse raced wildly within her.

An Eternal weapon? Merely for elevating her own disciple?

"Yes! Yes, I have that authority. May I ask... what kind of weapon do you have for me?" Drool nearly escaped the edge of her lips.

"What weapon do you use?" Ethan inquired.

"I... I use a whip," Melida faltered.

She envisioned herself ascending to unrivaled dominance in the Ice Dragon domain.

In that instant, she resolved to seek out even more striking young women to mentor, if it promised further such rewards.

"Alright. Go and make her the Head Saint today. I will have your weapon ready. Here is the contract."

Ethan presented her with a luminous scroll forged from Law energy.

Melida skipped over the details entirely. She affixed her signature without delay.

Ethan faced Rose, his demeanor warming considerably.

"Lady Rose, would you like a tour of my company?"

Rose offered no reply.

Her gaze remained lowered, a single tear splashing to the ground.

Shame flooded her, as she believed Ethan was purchasing her freedom from Melida.

"Lady Rose, look at me," Ethan urged softly.

She raised her eyes, now rimmed in crimson.

"You don’t owe me anything. I am doing this because I want to. I don’t need anything from you in return. That is my promise. Just try to smile more. It suits you better."

He allowed no room for her rebuttal.

He pivoted toward Ryan.

"As for you, Ryan... I believe we had a deal? You said you would massage my back? It’s time to fulfill your part of the bargain."

Ryan blinked in bewilderment.

Why would someone of Ethan's stature, surrounded by endless allure, seek a rubdown from a towering twelve-foot Titan?

"Uh... okay, sir," Ryan agreed with a nod.

Ethan cast a final glance at Melida.

"Lady Melida, if you treat them with the best care possible, you might just earn the next Supreme Card."

Melida nearly prostrated herself in deference.

She hurriedly assembled Rose, Zara, Riya, and the rest to depart.

Ryan lingered with Ethan.

Prior to their exit, Rose turned back toward Ethan.

"Thank you," she mouthed silently.

Ethan responded with a radiant, sincere beam.

"I heard Lady Zara has a Saint Trial coming up?" Ethan called to the young girl. "I have something that might help you with that. Why don’t you come back tomorrow? For now, go and rest."

Zara nearly bounced in delight.

A peculiar aura of tranquility enveloped her in Ethan's presence.

Unlike the predatory stares of other elites, Ethan's regard felt like that of a safeguarding elder sibling.

"I’ll be there!" she exclaimed brightly.

Rose nearly voiced her curiosity about his generosity, but Ethan clasped Ryan's shoulder and dissolved into the tower's interior.

As they approached the Ice Dragon carriages, Melida's demeanor shifted utterly.

She draped an arm around Rose, donning a "motherly" grin that twisted Rose's stomach.

"Rose, my dear, from today on, you are the Lead Saintess. You will live in the main castle starting tonight. Your family members can live there too. We must make sure you are comfortable!"

Rose regarded her "Master" with pure revulsion.

She recognized that her sudden regal treatment stemmed solely from the influential figure within the tower.

Deep inside the tower, Ethan guided Ryan to a secluded chamber.

"Sir," Ryan questioned, "Why did you really ask for a massage? I know you don’t actually need one."

Ethan chuckled heartily.

"I needed an excuse to get you away from that old woman. And besides, we have a lot to talk about regarding your new bloodline. Your training starts now."