Omnipotent Overlord

“Each galaxy has its boss. It is not a title but authority. If your boss finds you an eyesore for any reason, you can say goodbye to adventuring. In the God World, the only one with a higher authority than a galaxy’s boss is the Galactic Overlord.

“A Galactic Overlord has ten galaxies under him and it is currently the highest title in the God World. You’ll soon see for yourself the extent of his power.

“Clauder’s turf is in East Street, a tiny part. Go there and pay up if you want to see him.”

Li Mo asked, “Why would I want to see him? Is it worth it?”

“Of course it is. A galaxy’s boss is the only one entitled to give you the adventurer proof. You can’t adventure without it, and all your items would be seen as stolen goods. If you’re found out, then the God Sentries will kick you out of the God World, or worse, throw you into the Void Prison.”

Li Mo understood.

“How does one go about becoming a boss?”

“Fame and reputation. Once your fame reaches 10,000 you can go ask the galaxy’s ruler to be called such.

“Grinding, doing quests, are both good ways to earn fame. “

“Thank you.”

“What for? I’m not a player of your galaxy. I am from the Dipper Galaxy. Didn’t you hear that our galaxy is a whole lot larger than yours?”

“Of course…”

Not. Li Mo never heard of it, but this guy wasn’t half bad, telling him a good deal of useful info so he didn’t retort. 

Bernado was pleased by his response, “I like you, so I’ll tell you something extra.”

“Among the five strongest bosses in the God World, one of them is Big Dipper Galaxy’s. While your Milky Way Galaxy’s boss is not even in the top thousand.

“In here, power is everything. Take Holy City for example. It is under Beerus Galaxy’s control and if any player outside that galaxy wants to do business here, he has to pay taxes. Want to set up shop? Pay taxes. Want to open a stall? Pay taxes. To sum it up, all your actions in Holy City are followed by taxes.

“But they have a law in place that newbies below level 20 are exempt.”

“Go, see your galaxy boss. Get your adventurer proof if you want to survive.”

“Thank you.”

Li Mo got the location from Bernado and went to the East Street, to Milky Way Galaxy’s ruler.

Not for the adventurer proof, but to get in touch with Du Fei.

The full name of Holy City was St. Laurent. The history of God World stated this city was built by a great mage, Laurent. To honor his memory, later generations had the city go by his name.

Holy City’s East Street was in the poor district. On his way to it, he found the equipment of the players in the 30-40 level range was mismatched and shabby. 

“Men from the Thunderstruck Alliance, come here!“

“Men from the Thunderstruck Alliance, come here!“

At the entrance to East Street, Li Mo heard a familiar voice. 

He saw a level 5 young warrior by the name of – Fearless_of_PK. 

This was one historical nickname.

“You’re from Thunderstruck or the Alliance?”

Fearless_of_PK asked Li Mo.

“Alliance.”

“Which one?”

“Experts Alliance.”

“Be specific.”

“China’s Experts Alliance. I am from the headquarters.”

“Who’s the Experts Alliance’s chief?”

“Lan Yue.”

“The previous one?”

“Yao Changsheng.”

“Is Chief Yao a man or woman?”

“Man.”

“Good.”

Fearless_of_PK eased a breath.

“I am an Experts Alliance’s elite, Bi Yunxian. Who are you?”

“Li Mo.”

“Vice-chief Li, why are you so late?”

Bi Yunxian was stunned.

“What’s going on?”

Li Mo had been at drawing for god knew how long that even he was unclear.

“Something bad…”

“Sir Du, Chief Lan, and many others were detained by that Milky Way Galaxy ruler.”

“Why?”

“Let’s talk inside, Vice-chief Li.”

Bi Yunxian led Li Mo outside Holy City and into a grove, where the remnants of Experts Alliance and Thunderstruck Enterprise made camp.

Their rough numbers were around three hundred people.

Bi Yunxian said, “We’re a thousand in total. And even though he detained us, that guy let us go, saying to go kill mobs, work, and mine so that we may bail Du Fei and Chief Lan.”

“This place is such a mess…” Bi Yunxian sighed

“We do not know the state of Sir Du. Five years ago, Clauder became the leader of Milky Way Galaxy. It was at that time the Thunderstruck Enterprise sealed off this place. Because all the men it sent in here ended up under Clauder’s control, with no exception.

“When Clauder wasn’t around, Milky Way Galaxy’s players did what they wanted. Thunderstruck Enterprise earned quite a bit then too. But now it’s different.”

When the night fell, Li Mo saw the seven hundred ‘miners’ returning.

They were all exhausted and weary, some even crying at the sight of Li Mo.

Thunderstruck Enterprise’s men and experts were seen with respect in the real world. But here, they were treated like dirt… 

Someone complained, “We can’t even escape. Clauder is in control of Milky Way Galaxy’s Gate and we can only go back if we cave in to his demands.”

Someone cried, “Vice-chief Li, how come you look like this?”

Only now they noticed Li Mo, level 4, and with beginner equipment.

“This equipment, this level…”

“Vice-chief Li, have you never played video games before?”

“Stop thinking about it. This is a game world, not reality. Even if he is almighty in reality, here you’re only a common man.”

They all looked at Li Mo’s level and equipment with disappointment.

“We’re hopeless…”

“I told you power is the only thing that matters here.”

“You’re right, this is not the real world.”

“The only one who can save us is Zheng Lin.”

“Yeah, he will save us.”

Someone saw Li Mo puzzled and explained, “Vice-chief Li, Zheng Lin is a nobody from Experts Alliance’s Mobei base. He’s totally average in the real world but he became the strongest among us in here.”

“Zheng Lin’s back!”

A level 19, and wearing blue equipment, Zheng Lin rode over on a gray horse.