Reborn with Infinity Money System, I was Worshipped by All Universes!

The Blazing Knight Commander was utterly stunned.

What did you just say?

"Back then, Knight Commander Arthur and Knight Commander Kris also refused to accept my gratuity... and the torment they suffered was no less than yours,"

Velen said casually.

"What?!"

Blazing Knight Commander couldn't believe his ears.

Arthur and Kris had also been beaten down by Velen?

"If you hadn't accepted my gratuity just now, I was ready to bring out a hundred barrels filled with Frenzied Spring. Think about it—wouldn't it have been far better to accept the high-grade mana crystals and use that Frenzied Spring to strengthen yourself?"

Velen asked, raising his eyebrows.

"???"

You're telling me now you're a spendthrift tycoon?

Why didn't you say so earlier?!

So... all that wasting of the Frenzied Spring just now — it wasn't random?

You did it on purpose because I refused your gratuity?

You were deliberately tormenting me, weren't you?!

Hearing Velen's words, Blazing Knight Commander's mental defenses completely collapsed.

Although he had vaguely guessed that the endless Frenzied Spring rain might be related to him refusing the reward, he really hadn't known Velen was a spendthrift tycoon!

No one ever told him!

"Your Highness Velen!"

"I swear, I didn't know you were a spendthrift tycoon!"

Blazing Knight Commander cried, tears streaming down his face.

"And Arthur never mentioned anything about this 'gratuity' issue either!"

He stared at Velen with utter grievance, pleading for understanding.

If he had known, how could he have dared to refuse?!

Eleven barrels of Frenzied Spring!

Even one would have been enough to perfect his body!

The thought of all that precious spring water wasted made his chest ache so badly he could barely breathe.

All of it, all the loss, all the agony — it was Arthur's fault!

Arthur, you old bastard!

Just wait until I get my hands on you!

"Hm?"

Hearing Blazing Knight Commander's complaint, even Velen was confused.

Arthur never told him about it?

"But Arthur clearly told me he explained everything you needed to know,"

Velen said, frowning slightly.

"What did you say?"

Blazing Knight Commander was thunderstruck.

Moments later—

"ARTHUR, YOU DAMN BASTARD!!!"

"You totally set me up!!!"

When Blazing Knight Commander learned the full truth — how Arthur and Kris had both suffered similar humiliations — he wanted to march straight over and stab Arthur on the spot!

"I treated you like a brother, and you betrayed me like this?!"

"How are we supposed to stay friends after this?!"

Blazing Knight Commander swore to himself — he would never forgive Arthur!

"Blazing Knight Commander, I might need to ask for your help with a few more things in the future,"

Velen said at that moment, rubbing his temples helplessly.

"Of course, if you don't want high-grade mana crystals, I can offer you Frenzied Spring as a gratuity instead."

"Also, I need to find the other three Knight Commanders of your kingdom to help me too. To avoid another misunderstanding like today, you might want to explain the whole 'gratuity' situation to them beforehand."

Seeing the utterly furious Blazing Knight Commander, Velen felt the need to explain kindly.

After all, this ridiculous mess had only happened because Arthur had forgotten to deliver crucial information.

Although, truth be told, Arthur hadn't "forgotten" — he had done it on purpose, just to watch Blazing's misery.

"Hm?"

"Your Highness Velen, you can't favor those three guys!"

Blazing Knight Commander instantly panicked.

"I already got crushed. How can you let them get off easy?!"

"As the four Knight Commanders of the Noyer Kingdom, we must share both fortune and misfortune equally!"

"???"

"Blazing Knight Commander, are you sure you don't want to warn them in advance?"

"Absolutely sure! We're brothers! How could I abandon them now?"

Blazing Knight Commander spoke with utmost seriousness.

Velen was completely stunned.

What the hell did he just hear?

"Sharing fortune individually, but bearing hardships together?"

"Do you hear yourself right now?"

Velen almost wanted to ask him out loud:

With such 'deep brotherhood,' do your other three 'brothers' actually know what you're planning for them?

Truly... what a 'plastic brotherhood.'

Velen couldn't help but mourn a little for the other three Knight Commanders.

"Hm?"

Just then, a new Spatial Rift suddenly appeared in front of Velen and Blazing Knight Commander.

And from it... a head poked through.

"Damn it!"

"Arthur!!!"

Blazing Knight Commander ground his teeth, his rage instantly flaring. He raised a fist, ready to deck Arthur on the spot.

Slap!

Arthur quickly caught Blazing Knight Commander's hand, speaking urgently:

"Blazing!"

"I just remembered! There's something extremely important I forgot to tell you!"

Arthur's anxious voice came rushing out from the rift.

Then he squeezed his whole body through, looking battered and travel-worn.

"Ah! Your Highness Velen! You're already here?"

Arthur asked awkwardly, glancing toward Velen with an embarrassed smile.

"I didn't interrupt anything, did I?"

"No, not at all,"

Velen replied with a half-smile.

Seeing Velen's seemingly friendly attitude, Arthur nodded, relieved.

"Blazing, come with me for a second!"

Feeling reassured, Arthur immediately pulled Blazing Knight Commander aside.

Blazing Knight Commander followed him expressionlessly, his mind full of ideas about how to exact brutal revenge.

He needed to figure out the best way to make Arthur cough up every drop of that lost Frenzied Spring!

Once they reached a corner, Blazing Knight Commander asked coldly:

"What do you want?"

All he could think about was how much he wanted to "execute" Arthur right then and there.

Arthur glanced around cautiously, then leaned in and whispered urgently:

"Man, that scared the hell out of me!"

"Blazing, listen carefully—His Highness Velen didn't just come by casually."

"He's got an insane number of treasures at his disposal—and he's a super spendthrift tycoon. His favorite hobby every day is throwing money around and flaunting wealth!"

"You must be extremely careful not to step on any of his landmines!"

"And—this is important—sometimes he'll offer very generous gratuities!"

"If he gives you something... do not refuse it!"

"I'm serious. Absolutely do not!"

"If you reject it, you won't die—but you'll wish you were dead."

Arthur was dead serious, lowering his voice and warning Blazing Knight Commander like he was passing down ancient survival wisdom.

However…

Blazing Knight Commander's face remained completely blank.

But if Arthur had been a little more observant, he might have noticed that Blazing's lips were twitching uncontrollably.

"Hm?"

Arthur frowned.

What's going on?

Did Blazing get brain-damaged?

"Blazing, why aren't you reacting at all?"

"Do you not believe me?!"

"I swear, it's absolutely true! If you don't listen, you'll suffer more pain than you can imagine!"

Arthur was almost jumping with anxiety as he tried to impress the seriousness of the situation on Blazing Knight Commander.