'After wasting all that energy, you finally remembered this old man?, hmph'
'Hah, what did you say? How can I forget my almighty master. I would be long dead if someone as magnanimous like you weren't with me. all this while I wasn't able to even thank you, how can you understand the pain of this helpless disciple' Said Alnair, as if he was coaxing a maiden in love who was angry with him.
The voice snorted and said 'Do you think, I'm that lass Sara who would fall to your schemes with mere honey coated words?
Alnair sighed and said in an exasperated manner 'What do you want me to do then? Should I just run away from this beauties and strengthen myself in seclusion?'
His master said 'Nevermind now that we can talk, I wanted to say th-'
Before his master could say a word a female voice was heard "ALNAIR... what are you spacing out for?" Tara asked.
His master just sighed and didn't talk anymore. he thought 'kid, it is your loss don't regret it later'
Alnair snapped back to reality and said "ohh, we already reached our destination?"
They were right now heading to their guild. They were riding a carriage. Sara who was sitting opposite to them said "Yes.. this is the Scarlet Beast Guild" she pointed towards where the carriage was headed.
Alnair looked their and was amazed by the simplicity of the place. Still the people would flock over here and there. As they entered the inner region. A gigantic building could be seen with the words written as "Scarlet Beast Guild"
When he compared this building to others he felt that, it was like comparing heaven and earth. Sara and Tara noticed it and Sara said smugly "Our guild leader believe in simple life, but still we have to show our wealth to guest coming to the main hall of the guild"
Alnair agreed with them. Afterall, most people did liked the place where one could see and even breath wealth. It was a concept accepted by high nobility. If you have have the wealth and power, it was obvious that you have to show it. in order to stay in the game.
There were countless guild, which were made and demolished in the Moldvir Empire. It was tough competition and it even involved heavy politics in higher level. Alnair thought he was still far from that time, when he would have to worry about those things but he still pondered over it afterall fate was a crazy bi*ch. Alnair who was former Duke's son and now a 'dead' exiled knew that better than anyone.
Seeing his profound gaze towards the hall and the title written on it. the twins didn't disturbed him and just entered the guild after a while.
After seeing the interior of the building Alnair was now more impressed by the leader of this guild because it was filled with simplicity yet profundity. The design was truly great and beautiful, it showed how the place was submerged in nature.
There were different types of plants and herbs all around. There was even a lake with light green water in it, near the waiting area. All in all it was lavish yet peaceful and close to nature place.
Alnair wondered if he had came to meet with a old nature lover freak then an actual and powerful guild leader.
Yes, today Alnair was invited to the guild by the twins. as they had a 'special' status in the guild. they directly booked a meeting with the leader within moments of their arrival in the Kingdom.
The guild was situated not far from the outer part of the forest. It was in a city called Balmore. It was a famous city in the kingdom of Arhalm and the main reason for the guild main headquarters to be here, because there were many ancient ruins in the city. Some thought that the guild leader must have took a liking to this ruins.
There were rumours that there is ancient realm connected to one of this ruins, which was left behind by a legendary ranker.
It was still a rumour. Afterall there were very minimal chances of that happening. Because the realm gates like that were of very high value. many high level guilds of the empire would acquire them. it was impossible to be one left behind, so must just passed the rumour as a fake.
Anyway, the a lady approached them as they entered the core region of the guild hall. this lady was wearing all green. Alnair thought 'it must be their uniform right?'
The old man in his mind shook his hand and thought to himself 'Till now, all the clues only point towards one conclusion. I hope I'm wrong'
Alnair oblivious to the old man's inner ramblings said "We have a appointment with the guild leader, my name is Alnair and this two are Tara and Sara"
For some reason the lady ignored him and looked towards the twins and gave them a questioning look.
Tara frowned seeing the behaviour of the always gentle lady suddenly turn cold. this was not what they intended for Alnair to see.
Sara said coldly "Well then? you heard the man. Where's the guild leader"
Suddenly the atmosphere turned heavy and a faminine voice came from inside the room, which looked like a office "Let them in"
Alnair was displeased by this action. He was sure that this wasn't what the other would've planned. That meant the guild leader wasn't approving of the idea of him joining them. he was just puzzled thinking 'WHY?'
He was sure that he didn't knew anyone from here and he was even dead to most. He entered the room with the other two. the privious lady in green left them.
As he entered the room, he could hear the voice of his old master in his head ' Don't react to anything that I'm about to say. You just entered the den of a lion. Better leave peacefully before the opposite party find a opportunity to eat you whole'
Alnair had a cold sweat dripping from his back. He looked at the direction in front of him. there sat a middle aged lady with mediocre look, but no one can ignore her as she leaked the aura of a strong ranker.
After seeing the three enter she retracted the aura and asked the two behind Alnair "So? this is him.. huh, not bad. but he won't do in our guild" she stated plainly.
The twins were shocked, wasn't this the exact reason they were here? Why would they ever invite him here if they wasn't gonna accept him.
The women in front of Alnair said in angry tone "Do you think I don't know what you three did in the forest? I and the vice guild leader have special skill which we use on the higher level ranker of the guild" she continued " I can still feel the aura of Arnold on this guy. you must be the one who finished him right?"
Silence, there was pin drop silence as they stared at each others eyes. Alnair and the guild leader didn't blinked.
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[A/N: Hey guys today's the last day of the WPC, be sure to vote power stones.
We are 20 stones away from next rank.
Thank you for reading :)]