Raising My Trash Ability into a Broken SSS+ Rank Skill Chapter 573 Snow

Suddenly, the world bank began to shudder as waves of annihilation swept through the area, obliterating most of the platforms in a heartbeat.

Despite the ferocity of the blast, the lockers remained completely unscathed. Hundreds of silhouettes abruptly flickered into existence, moving to suppress the chaotic energy.

Vritra froze for a split second before spinning around to fly out, hurling silent curses at Divine.

'How the hell am I supposed to leave?' he snarled internally while maintaining his state of invisibility.

"Do you notice that small black door situated to your right?" Divine inquired.

"Got it, I'm heading there now." Vritra pivoted instantly, accelerating toward the doorway.

He arrived in a flash and began to pull the door open slightly.

"That is exactly where you must not go. The most powerful guards are stationed there; if you enter, you'll be dead before you even realize it."

The warning caused Vritra to jerk to a stop. He slammed the door shut and retreated immediately.

"You bastard, just tell me the right way to go!!" Vritra felt a surge of rage, wanting nothing more than to grind Divine's face into hot coals while the entity continued to toy with him.

"Sigh. Ascend. You will find a red door up there; inside is a portal that serves as your exit."

Divine's tone shifted to a serious one as he added: "Just be sure to obliterate the portal once you've passed through so they cannot pursue you. Task your wraiths with the destruction."

Steadying his breathing, Vritra took advantage of the chaos as the others focused on the destruction, soaring upward at maximum speed.

The red door soon came into view. The massive disturbance had put everyone on high alert.

While the elite guards stayed in the shadows, the rest of the security forces were beginning to mobilize.

Since this was technically an accident, Vritra wondered if being caught would only result in a minor fine and a slap on the wrist. That might be preferable to being branded an enemy of the world bank.

However, he realized they would undoubtedly detain him for a full investigation to verify if it was truly a mishap. Once that happened, things would turn disastrous; they would surely uncover that he wasn't the genuine Zihong.

Escape was his only viable path.

He kicked the red door open, finding several guards clad in various styles of armor inside.

In that moment, Vritra had already commanded Goop to shift into the form of armor, and his facial features were already disguised. Adopting a mask of fury rather than fear, he barked at them:

"What are you standing around for?!! A dangerous criminal has breached the bank! Go assist with the explosive device and apprehend him. He was last spotted near the main entrance!"

A con man's greatest asset is absolute confidence. His tone was so commanding that the guards instinctively obeyed his directives.

The ruse worked. Though they initially gave him a confused look, they quickly nodded and took flight, rushing out of the room.

Vritra swept his gaze across the chamber and moved inside, reverting to his true form. Just as promised, a portal stood there, currently deactivated.

He summoned Yasmine from his space, instructing her to activate the portal and set the coordinates for the Zoratian planet while he kept watch at the entrance.

The dragoness grasped the situation instantly and began her work, but she quickly encountered an obstacle.

"Hubby, this device is damaged and lacks a power source," Yasmine reported urgently. She was unable to repair it or jumpstart it with her own mana.

Vritra's expression darkened. Why would a portal in the world bank be out of order? Was this a setup?

Time was running out. He pulled Teresa out of the divine realm and asked, "Tess, can you fix this?"

Teresa studied the mechanism for a moment before nodding. "Yes, husband. I just need a few seconds."

She began the repairs without delay. Meanwhile, Vritra demanded internally: 'Divine, quit the games and be useful. What do I use for a power source?'

Outside, the guards had already neutralized the energy storm and were beginning their manhunt. The gnome who had accompanied Vritra had already confessed everything to his superiors, sparking a massive search.

"Fine, fine. Just use one of the shards you looted from the locker room. That will provide more than enough power," Divine replied, sounding as if he had anticipated every single hurdle.

"Husband, it is ready." Only seconds had passed before Teresa spoke, looking pleased to be of service to Vritra. Her talents were truly incredible.

"Here, wifey, use this." Vritra tossed a shard toward Yasmine, but his ears caught the sound of voices approaching from the hall.

"Search the portal room! He might be trying to flee through there!" a guard bellowed, his voice dripping with irritation.

The destruction of the platforms and corridors meant a mountain of paperwork and labor for the staff.

"But that portal is malfunctioning. And why would a Demi God like Zihong attack us? It has to be a mistake or an accident!" the gnome's voice pleaded, though he clearly lacked the rank to be heard.

"Scour every inch. Whoever is responsible is going into interrogation," a bulky, powerful-looking guard commanded as the squad fanned out.

"Tess, rig it so it breaks down permanently after we pass through. Wifey, how much longer?" Vritra watched the guards closing in.

Teresa nodded; destruction was second nature to her, and far easier than creation.

"Almost there... just locking onto the Zoratian planet... and... done! Let's go, hubby!!" Yasmine cried out.

Vritra pulled Yasmine back into the divine realm and bolted toward the gateway. As soon as Teresa finished her task, he grabbed her hand and they dove into the shimmering light.

The moment they vanished, the portal let out a low hum and collapsed, looking as though it had been dormant for years.

Dozens of guards burst into the room seconds later, finding nothing but an empty chamber and an offline portal.

"He's not here! Keep hunting and put a bounty on his head!"

Word of the unprecedented breach at the world bank spread like wildfire across the cosmos. From minor deities to the highest beings, everyone heard the news.

Vritra’s face—or specifically, his disguised face—became legendary. He had instinctively altered his features slightly before even meeting the gnome, sensing the danger of the bank.

Despite a relentless pursuit, the world bank found no clues regarding Vritra's identity or his current location.

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Back on the Zoratian planet, the portal within the Star Family estate suddenly glowed. With a sharp buzz, two figures were ejected into the hall.

Strangely, there were no sentries guarding the arrival point.

Vritra and Teresa stepped out, finally letting out sighs of relief as they recognized their surroundings. They had made it back.

"Why is it so freezing in here?" Vritra muttered, looking around. To his shock, the entire area was buried under a thick layer of snow.

The pair stood frozen in confusion, staring at the radical, unexpected transformation of their home.

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