Early one morning, Dominik received a message from Apollo Citadel requesting 30 million spirit crystals. Rivier’s assets amounted to just over 50 million spirit crystals. If they were to take out 30 million all at once, Rivier would instantly be in dire straits. If enemies attacked, they would be defenseless.

"This is utter nonsense!” Dominik cursed.

One of his subordinates then reported, "Sir, there's someone outside requesting an audience."

Dominik waved dismissively. "I'm busy and won't