Above the virtual Starry Sky Plaza, geniuses from every corner of the universe streamed together like rivers flowing into the sea, each surging forward in search of their own course.
After politely declining invitations from two teams, Lin Yi didn't rush to take courses or accept missions. Instead, he turned his attention to Kenkes beside him.
He needed to form his own team—a core group that would carry out his wishes completely and keep running efficiently even when he had to divide his attention with the border battlefield.
Kenkes was well-informed, and seemed to have a powerful older brother to guide him. He was undoubtedly an excellent founding member, practically an offer handed to Lin Yi on a platter.
But he couldn't recruit someone with empty promises. He needed to show enough strength and promise to make Kenkes eager to join.
Kenkes was staring at his course list, scratching his head and grumbling about how he didn't have enough points. Even his rainbow-colored hair seemed to have dimmed a little with worry.
Lin Yi went over and asked with a smile, "Kenkes, still fretting over points?"
"You bet."
Kenkes looked up with a miserable expression. "The good courses I'm interested in cost almost a thousand points altogether. My starting funds will be gone in an instant. How am I supposed to get by after that? You fourth-tier guys have it easy. You've got plenty of resources to fall back on."
He glanced enviously, as he often did, at the green glow beneath Lin Yi's feet.
Lin Yi didn't take the bait. Instead, he changed the subject. "You heard what I said earlier. I want to build my own team and tailor our missions to the situation on the border battlefield. What do you think of that idea?"
Kenkes nodded in