Amid the shocked gazes of countless Soul Hunters, Green once again arrived atop the city wall.
But this time, every Soul Hunter on the wall who could see Green looked at him with fervent admiration.
Ignoring the fervent gazes around him, Green walked straight over to Manla.
Manla watched Green approach from atop the wall. His eyes grew even more respectful, and a hint of adoration shone through.
"Commander Manla, I've gathered enough research materials. It's time for me to return to Mars City! But I have one more research project, and I'd like to ask for your help!" Green said with a smile.
Hearing Green's words, Manla immediately looked at him in confusion. Given the power Green had displayed, Manla couldn't imagine what he could possibly do to help him.
Seeing Manla's puzzled expression, Green took a Crystal Orb from his waist pouch and handed it to him.
"This is very simple. I'd like you to look after this Crystal Orb for me. Just place it on the city wall and make sure it doesn't take any overly powerful hits. It can fend off ordinary attacks by itself!"
As Manla carefully accepted the Crystal Orb with both hands, Green spoke to him softly.
Right in front of Green, Manla embedded the Crystal Orb into the city wall. Then he turned to Green and said,
"It's my honor to be of help to Master Green! I'll do my best to protect this Crystal Orb."
Green smiled and thanked Manla, then leaped down from the wall and raced toward Mars City.
As Green disappeared into the distance, the many high-level Hunters who had been on the battlefield returned to the city wall.
Watching Green's silhouette vanish beyond the horizon, more of the high-level Hunters began whispering among themselves.
"That's Master Green,