Bountiful

The square fell silent. First and second place had actually gone to outsiders. Though second place had gone to someone from the royal family, she was not from the imperial capital's royal family. Many found that hard to accept.

Everyone stared at Dole and Aixi, their expressions exceedingly grim. The Alexander Family, Edward Family, Kangdi Family, and the three major Professional Academies in particular were both furious and shocked.

That Dole could pass through the soil of that world was the truly unbelievable part. Many were considering whether they should forcibly seize that magic array from him.

Next came the awards ceremony.

Bountiful—immensely bountiful. So bountiful it was frightening. Only then did Dole understand why their eyes were filled with jealousy and hatred. This was far too generous.

There were countless magic crystals and countless materials. The rewards for first place alone exceeded nearly a hundred million gold coins, basically matching the information he had received before. The people of the imperial capital really were filthy rich.

Aixi's rewards added up to nearly a hundred million as well. Just by making this trip, the two of them had earned close to two hundred million gold coins.

Aixi looked at Dole, both worried and excited. They were rich. They were rich!

On top of that, there were two grade-seven heavenly treasures. Dole received a meteoric ore radiating intense electromagnetic power, while Aixi received a piece of ten-thousand-year mysterious ice.

The others' rewards were substantial as well, and every face was beaming with joy.

But Dole knew these rewards could also be considered compensation. Too many had died. After a brief surge of excitement, he set it aside, his heart filled with contemplation.

The imperial capital had truly suffered devastating losses this time. Of over three thousand people, only half remained. Once