Returning to Rhode Star: meeting again after a thousand years, as though for the first time

After confirming the location of the Starflame Corridor, Su Yi was filled with emotion.

"This feels a lot like going back to Gran Forest to fight the Mechanical Bull after leveling up in Dungeon Fighter."

With that wistful remark, Su Yi quickly returned to the outer area and rejoined Alton and the others, who were drinking tea and chatting with the two Venerables.

"Big brother, how did it go? Is everything going smoothly for sister-in-law?" Alton asked.

Su Yi smiled and nodded. "The plan is going very smoothly, but Ilis will need some time."

"I've also received some rather urgent new intelligence, so I can't stay here to hold the fort."

"I'll leave a doppelganger behind for communications."

"For the foreseeable future, you'll have full authority over all combat operations and cooperative affairs at Open-Heaven Manor, Alton."

Upon hearing this, Alton immediately thumped his chest with complete confidence.

"Don't worry, big brother! From our very first job together until now, I, Alton, have never let you down!"

Su Yi smiled and nodded, then turned to Madman. "Madman, leave some of your key people behind under Alton's command."

"Your next assignment is to accompany Wen Xuan to the Flame Dragon Empire. Help me investigate the situation there and chart this region according to our Light Empire's specifications."

"I'll also grant you sufficient autonomy and priority."

"You can use that authority to transfer as many players as you need from the Light Empire to help you handle affairs in the Flame Dragon Empire."

"Our upcoming operations in the Primordial Empire will require direct assistance from the Flame Dragon Dynasty."

"Understood?"

Madman grinned. "Don't worry, Godfather. We've got plenty of experience with this sort of thing."

"Besides, Wen Xuan and I already know each other pretty well. Leave it to me, and there