When Gerald said it was something from beyond this world, Felix froze for a moment. He then jumped to his feet, pointing at Gerald with a trembling hand. "Holy crap! Do you actually know what that thing is?"

Gerald didn't look too happy. "Watch how you talk to me, you brat! Sit down."

Though he didn't give Felix an answer, Felix could tell Gerald really knew something. He sat back down immediately.

"That object is called a Starmark. What you received is the lowest rank—an Iron Starmark. Like I said, it's something from beyond this world, not from Earth."

Felix was starting to question Gerald's background. How did he know about something like this?

"Since you've received an Iron Starmark, I should call Dahlia and Karina to join us. It's time to reveal everything. Whatever questions you have, wait until all three of them are here."

Even though Felix desperately wanted to know everything, Gerald had made up his mind. Felix knew there was no point in asking now.

By afternoon,