50 Back to the Holder's House

Dante and the hitchhikers arrived at their destination. His distinctive attire attracted attention from passersby, and even the guards attempted to stop him from entering the establishment. However, once he displayed his 2-star medal, they promptly apologized and allowed him to pass.

"This kind of treatment comes with having a medal," Manny explained to his student. Ali nodded, his mind already starting to ponder what the future might hold.

"Have you been here?"

"No, I've only seen this place in the news," Ali responds, a bit embarrassed.

"This is the Holder House. It has different sectors and stores, mostly for buying and selling loot," The scammer explained.

They followed Dante, who was already making his way toward the store that dealt in monster cores.

An attendant approached and couldn't help but be taken aback by the blood-covered Dante, though he maintained a professional demeanor. "Hello, we have various services available—"