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Creed stepped out of the Adventurer Union with a foolish, almost idiotic grin plastered across his face.
His entire body practically radiated joy, and his steps were so bouncy and springy that he looked like a kid who had just won a lifetime supply of candy.
He walked with his chest puffed out, his eyes gleaming with pure, unfiltered happiness, and a huge, satisfied smile that made it clear nothing in the world could ruin his mood.
Not today!
His brain, of course, was going completely wild with ridiculous thoughts.
'I'm finally a rich young man! Me! Creed! 120,000 credits, baby!'
That number rolled through his mind like a heavenly symphony, filling every part of his soul with pure euphoria.
This wasn't just about money; this was about freedom!
He no longer had to live like a broke adventurer struggling to survive on the scraps of society.