Dominion of the Virus King!

[I'm Really Not A Sword Fairy]: What's going on with Meimei and Brother White? It's been a while, and there's still no movement!

[Dahen]: Oh no, my idol has been taken away!

[Overlord]: What exactly is SSS-level talent?

[Willow Pagoda Tree]: "..."

Suddenly, a new system message popped up in the group chat:

[Group member 'Meimei' has been promoted to administrator!]

[...]

[!!!]

While the chat group was still active, a special notification appeared unexpectedly!

After Novak completed his first upgrade, the six co-administrators of Chat Group No. 001, including Ian, were all demoted. Given the unique nature of the group, having a hierarchy or division of authority seemed unnecessary. Since then, the group has operated without any administrators.

But now, this sudden announcement left everyone stunned!

[Dahen]: @White Emperor, is there no love left? Waaaaaah! 

[Crow]: It seems something happened.

[Overlord]: What's going on with Meimei? How did she become an admin?!

[Anouk]: What the heck, the six of us just got demoted not long ago, and now another admin is in?

[Whiplash of the Skies]: @Anouk, are you going to rebel? That person was the first one to spill the beans!

The group's reaction wasn't too extreme. After all, being an admin didn't come with any tangible benefits, and no one was getting oppressed. It was all just friendly banter.

But moments later, Novak reappeared in the group, and what he said completely changed everyone's mindset.

[White Emperor]: @Everyone, listen up! Is Meimei here?"

[Meimei]: Present!

[White Emperor]: I need to explain something about Meimei's abilities. If anyone has any suggestions, feel free to report them to her.

His brief words left everyone in Chat Group No. 001 slightly stunned as they processed what was happening.

What was this all about?

At first, they had thought Meimei's abilities weren't anything special, and some were even slightly annoyed that White Emperor had directly promoted her to admin. After all, nobody here considered themselves weak—especially the early awakeners who were able to join the group in the first place!

But could it be that White Emperor had a different reason in mind?

Without making them wait long, he continued:

[White Emperor]: Meimei's ability allows her to link us all together in a shared dream, where the dream is connected to reality! After trying it out, we've discovered some special effects and uses for this power.

To explain further, Meimei's ability serves as a hub, connecting us all within our respective dream worlds, based on reality. Whether it's for fighting monsters, chatting, or even conquering secret realms, we can now do it together in the dream world.

If anyone encounters a secret realm they can't handle, you can invite Meimei to make a connection, allowing us to appear in the dream world and assist in clearing the dungeon together..."

This lengthy explanation left everyone's minds spinning.

[Overlord]: What do you mean?!

[Anouk]: My brain is overheating!

[Whiplash of the Skies]: Dream Girl! My Dream Girl!

[Crow]: Wait... does this mean we can directly connect with other group members through Meimei and clear the secret realms we each find together?!

[White Emperor]: @Crow, exactly! But this ability consumes a lot of energy, so half of the loot from the dungeon should go to Meimei, and the rest can be divided based on contribution. If anyone needs specific items, they can purchase them directly, or hire someone at a base price. How does that sound?

[Meimei]: No need for half, that's too much. I can also improve through this process, so don't worry about it! For now, my mental power only allows me to connect with a maximum of four people. But as my mental strength grows, I'll be able to link more!

[White Emperor]: Alright, let's make it one-third. In any case, that's the general idea.

So, if any of you come across a secret realm that seems too tough to handle, and you want to be the first to clear it and sell the walkthrough video, feel free to ask for help from the group. I'll be available too, as long as the price is right or we're splitting the profits!

Everyone was stunned.

The group chat, which had once been filled with casual conversations, bragging, and diving to read without participating, was now buzzing with activity. Novak's words had transformed the chat group completely!

Until now, even though many of the members were powerful in their own right, the group had primarily been a place for sharing information and trading rare items and equipment that couldn't be found elsewhere. But from this moment onward, things were going to change!

If White Emperor was the pillar and banner of the group, then Meimei's extraordinary ability would become its hub, its very core!

Suddenly, the entire chat group was swept up in unprecedented excitement.

Even those who rarely participated in the chat started popping up and joining the conversation.

[Whiplash of the Skies: By the way, if we're going to clear dungeons together, shouldn't we come up with a cool team name? Didn't Brother White say if we perform well, others might want to join us? We might even make a name for ourselves in the world!

When we sell the walkthroughs for secret realms, who would dare refuse us?

[Anouk]: How about we call ourselves the 'Temple of the Gods'? Sounds powerful, right?!

[Overlord]: Nah, we should call it 'Great Emperors'!

[Dahen]: Let's call it 'Red Dust Fairies'!

[Truth Teller]: Call it whatever you want, but we need to focus on high-level secret realms. Otherwise, no name will matter.

As the group buzzed with excitement, with members debating what name they should choose to represent Chat Group No. 001 for future dungeon-clearing ventures, Novak smiled to himself. 

The group had truly come alive.

And Novak hadn't expected such an unexpected windfall!

If things went smoothly, it was likely that in the future, the No. 001 chat group would become the most prestigious circle not only in the Faeloria Country but across the entire Planet Kepler. It would form a unique community of shared interests!

Those aware of its true potential would stop at nothing to join, and naturally, as the group leader, Novak would reap unimaginable benefits.

However, with Meimei's remarkable abilities in mind, Novak's first thought was to ensure that this young girl became an indispensable ally in his plans.

With this in mind, Novak opened a private chat window with Meimei:

[White Emperor]: Meimei, if possible, would you consider moving to De M-anila city?"

Meimei, who had never enjoyed being in the spotlight since childhood, was now experiencing the joy of being appreciated and sought after by others for the first time. This surge of attention excited her, and she couldn't help but feel a deep sense of admiration and closeness toward Novak. He had discovered her potential in just a short time—potential she herself hadn't fully understood yet.

After a brief moment of thought, she replied:

[Meimei]: Sure!

Novak smiled to himself—he had found his next destination.

[White Emperor]: Where are you now? I'll come and pick you up personally!

Novak wasn't about to take any chances. With such a valuable talent in his care, he couldn't risk anything happening to her along the way—losing her would be a major blow.

Thanks to her dream-based abilities, Novak knew he could access dungeons across various locations through the dream world at any time. The potential rewards were mind-blowing!

Earlier, Meimei had mentioned that she was in Haguna Province, not too far from De M-anila.

[Meimei]: I'm in San Redro!"

San Redro?

Novak raised an eyebrow slightly.

It's really not far from De M-anila city. It was practically next door!

But what truly caught his attention was...

A cold gleam flashed in Novak's eyes.

In his past life, the place where he had acquired the coveted Demon Hunter power had been located right between San Redro and De M-anila.

What a coincidence. It seemed the time had come to unlock that power again!