Captain-class parasite.
Torkez nodded at Vashno's words.
"Okay, I'll recover some of my energy first," Vashno said, waving his hand as he turned and headed back into the building.
Left behind, Torkez stood in silence, Vashno's words lingering in his mind.
A parasite that could evolve…
'If this method truly works, then everyone in Astros can do it. Our strength will leap forward… we'll be far beyond what we are now.'
The thought burned inside him, stirring his ambition.
Without hesitation, Torkez entered the fortress's inner halls and made his way toward the treasure vault.
Originally located in Ekatoe City, the vault had been transferred here due to the war. It held the resources Astros needed to endure—potions, forging materials, and above all, rare mana fruits. Isabella and Gragas often tapped into it for their crafts. Now, Torkez intended to use it for something far more dangerous.
