Bounty Bar

After Harvey left, the other guards surrounded Dam.

"Dam, that guy really doesn't seem like an ordinary person."

"In all my years as a guard, I've met so many people, but I've only seen two with that kind of commanding aura."

"You both know who I'm talking about, they're both big shots we need to respect."

"Maybe you'll need his help someday."

"Why didn't I just go ask him earlier? That opportunity might have been mine."

The guards started discussing amongst themselves.

The big shots they were referring to were high-ranking officers of the Danna Saal Nova Corps.

And Iraani Rael, the supreme commander of the Nova Corps. Both were figures they had to respect and look up to.

"Past glory can be destroyed, perhaps overnight, but to build glory..."

"It's not just about taking bounty missions and earning some money."

"For someone like him, he was probably the one issuing bounties in the past, not the one accepting them."

"When people like them experience a major upheaval, their mood is already heavily impacted, and I accidentally touched a sore spot."

"So I was just trying to make amends and said a few encouraging words."

Dam didn't pay them any mind. Watching Harvey disappear from sight, he slowly said, "If he hadn't fallen from grace, what I just told you might have been a turning point in your life."

"What a shame."

The other guards heard Dam and tried to persuade him.

"I'd like to, but if he hadn't fallen from grace, he wouldn't be here now."

Dam said irritably upon hearing that.

"Hahaha, that's true."

"Whether it's useful or not, just remembering his name is enough. What if that day really comes?"

"His name seems to be Kassadin?"

"Yes, Kassadin."

"A rather strange name."

"What's strange about it? It's precisely because it's strange that he's not ordinary."

The group of guards exchanged words.

Most of them were civilians. Their daily work involved registration and reporting. As long as there were no foreign invasions, they wouldn't encounter any danger.

It was just normal registration checks, chatting, bragging, and clocking in and out.

In terms of status, their position as low-level gatekeepers wasn't much higher than that of ordinary citizens. At most, they had slightly better benefits but no law enforcement authority.

They couldn't compare to those selected for the Nova Corps, who could wear the Nova Armor and pilot various fighter jets and warships.

They also wished they could join the Nova Corps, pilot fighter jets and warships to conquer the universe, achieve great fame, and reach the pinnacle of life.

However, to join the Nova Corps, one not only needed talent but also connections. Without connections, you'd need great luck or be good at flattery to join.

Having good connections opens up the path, a reality that cannot be escaped in any world.

Meanwhile, after Harvey gathered information, he walked through the passage and headed into the city.

Harvey wasn't in a hurry. Instead, he took in the surrounding scenery and local customs.

The cities on Xandar were very advanced and prosperous. Compared to Earth, they were hyper-modern cities.

There were all sorts of new technologies Harvey had never seen on Earth: hovering discs that allowed people to fly just by standing, and data investigation instruments capable of extremely long-range vision.

From time to time, pentagonal fighter jets would fly overhead without making much noise.

It was unclear whether it was due to the performance of these fighter jets or if they used technology to absorb sound from higher altitudes.

On the bustling streets, Harvey's attire attracted some attention, but no one came up to greet him.

This was because they all knew that people with such strange clothing were usually aliens.

And aliens were either tourists, refugees fleeing disaster, or fierce bounty hunters. None of these three types were easy to deal with.

On his way to the Bounty Bar, Harvey found that he could only understand some languages, but not all of them.

Clearly, not everyone wore a universal translator.

Harvey's purpose in coming to Xandar was not to cause destruction, but to find some bounty missions. He intended to use these as a starting point to raise money and establish the Void Cult.

To establish a foothold in the universe and create a large organization, one's reputation couldn't be too poor from the start.

Harvey leisurely admired everything around him, and after about twenty minutes, he arrived at the general location Dam had mentioned.

Just as Harvey was about to look for it, he realized he couldn't recognize any of the characters on the signs or billboards of the surrounding buildings.

He didn't pay it any mind, his eyes turning golden. In just a few seconds, he locked onto a rather lively bar.

The bar was only a kilometer away from his current location.

Harvey moved, and in less than two seconds, he appeared at the entrance of the bar and walked straight in.

As soon as he entered, Harvey heard the noisy music. Under the colorful lights, several scantily clad dancers were moving.

Various aliens were happily clinking glasses and drinking, enjoying the women.

The bounty hunter profession was a quick way to make money, and for those with skill, it was an easy tool for earning.

However, bounty hunting was always a dangerous profession, so most people who earned money spent it without blinking an eye.

Harvey's arrival only drew a few extra glances; soon, they turned their attention back to the dancers in front of them or the beauties in their arms.

Harvey pushed through the crowd and arrived at a bar counter.

Behind the counter was a beautiful blonde with blue eyes, dressed in a bunny girl outfit.

Seeing Harvey's mysterious and solemn aura, as well as his rather unique clothing, piqued her interest.

She directly pulled out a transparent screen and scanned Harvey. She only saw Kassadin, from C53; there was no more detailed information.

"Sir, are you here to post a bounty or to pick one up?"

After realizing she couldn't get more information, the bunny girl beauty revealed a charming smile.

"I'm here to pick one up. Where can I see them?"

Harvey found that he could understand her directly and, without further ado, said, "Pick one up. Where can I see them?"

"Mr. Kassadin, it seems like this is your first time picking up a bounty."

"You can check the bounty board on the left."

"I look forward to you coming back so we can have a drink."

The bunny girl beauty looked at Harvey with alluring eyes, her voice soft and seductive.

When she couldn't find any information, she knew this Kassadin wasn't a renowned bounty hunter but a newcomer looking to become one.

But there was nothing wrong with a newcomer. As long as he could return alive, he would bring back a lot of money. Then, having a drink together and spending a night would earn her a good amount.