Genetic Ascension novel Chapter 1540

Elara bounded into Sylas's embrace like a tiny, tenacious koala clinging ever tighter. Had she been any smaller, he could easily picture her joyfully wrapping herself around his head—since even now, she had jumped so high that her legs curled around his triceps instead of his waist.

Sylas shook his head with a quiet smile as he caught her. Seeing her like this was all the confirmation he needed that his family was thriving.

Not that there was much doubt of that.

Once Sylas assumed control of the Golden Grove, he had woven a network of connections between his domain and his father-in-law, the Memory Merchant, and his own father.

This triumvirate coordinated closely, steadily narrowing the gap between Earth and the vast beyond so that the divide was no longer as daunting as it once seemed.

In fact, this alliance had brought surprising benefits to the Golden Grove. Earth's evolutionary phase—and the Grove's status as a Summoned World—meant it generated an abundance of rare and valuable items.

Both his father and father-in-law were savvy enough to discern what should be transferred and what ought to remain concealed. They carefully funneled resources to the Grove that were a notch or two above the usual standard, ensuring the gift was substantial but never overwhelming.

At the same time, with Sylas firmly at the helm, the Golden Grove had no incentive to betray his family, creating a stable and trustworthy partnership.

Besides, with the enormous profits Sylas had amassed through his wagers, even without his relatives’ contributions, how could anyone rationally betray the golden goose for a mere golden egg?

The contract Sylas had sealed with the Memory Merchant—all those years ago when he first trapped the enigmatic figure in a binding deal—also paid dividends. Because of that pact, the city enjoyed unprecedented access to a vast array of Skills and Gene Skills. And this was before factoring in Nathan and the legacy left by Archibald.

Old Brama had already familiarized the Golden Grove with mechatronics and related branches of Rune Mastery, making Nathan the ideal ally for them. 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚

Although Nathan's rank was still within the F-tier, his Profession came by chance through Archibald, a man who had conquered the Split Realm and ranked just below Sylas himself. Archibald had long held first place on a seemingly insurmountable Legendary Dungeon.

While Sylas didn't know the exact nature of Nathan's Profession, he was certain it was top-tier—significant enough that Archibald deemed it indispensable to bequeath it before his demise.

Old Brama could well be the mentor Nathan needed, but it was also likely that Brama himself would gain more from the arrangement than Nathan would.

Yet, as seamless and promising as their progress had been, it now felt as though everything was on the verge of shattering.

"Alright, alright, Elara, let your brother go."

"No," Elara responded firmly without sparing a glance.

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