The Ancients World

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~~~(POV: Hailey Adamo)~~~

~~~(Location: The City Of Jaerey, The Kingdom Of Laasir, The Islands Of Haestar)~~~

~~~(Time: 12:05 AM)~~~

I leave Rianna's room and make my way down to the Innkeeper. Ordering a beer in the process. There are a decent number of people here, but not to the point it's unbearable to be here. My eyes glide around the Inn's pub, and I'm not surprised to see these types of Players.

Powerful.

Only the strongest and wealthiest can afford to stay at this Inn specifically. I've made sure my hood is up, and no one is paying any attention to me. Best case scenario, no one knows Marcus and I are here. It's looking like that's the case.

I want to keep it that way. It's an advantage I don't want us to lose any time soon. My eyes drift toward a large table that's being occupied on the other side of the Inn.

Taking a closer look at it, it's got two Big Guilds sitting at it. They're about to have a discussion. Looking at the emblems, the guilds are wearing. They're top Guilds. Hollowed Willow Tree and The Steel Legion.

Two Big Guilds in the top three. Here in the same place. It's not surprising. My sight lands on the leader of The Steel Legion. I've seen him before, only briefly, though. After taking some time to look at The Steel Legion, I look at Hollowed Willow Tree.

They've got some serious power. There isn't a gulf between the two Big Guilds. However, The Steel Legion has a far better gear on their side. I heard they have a Legendary Blacksmith and a Legendary Scout of some kind.

Hollowed Willow Tree has several Legacy Class Players, and that balances out the two Legendary Class Players in The Steel Legion. Plus, the two Legendary Class Players in The Steel Legion aren't great combatants.

I stand up and subtly make a closer approach. Moving through the groups of Players actually partying. After getting to a nice spot where I can listen, that is when a conversation starts.

"I don't suppose you're willing to come to a compromise?"

I have no doubts they've been talking for some time at this point. I wish I had been here earlier to listen to the whole discussion. But this entire situation is strange. Two powerful guilds like this wouldn't speak to each other in public like this.

Not unless they have some ulterior motive. What that is, I have no idea. But I'm sure there is a specific reason the talks they're having are in a public setting like this.

"No, Sir Erikson. You know as much as I do that The Ruins Of Tasdir are important for the future strength of either of our guilds. Splitting the profits between each other would negate that purpose. That's why we won't do that."

They seem to be talking about a sort of alliance. It's not a bad idea. With so many powerful guilds in town. It doesn't hurt to have some agreements in place before The Ruins Of Tasdir start.

This is a glaring reason why being in a guild is better than being a Solo Player. But that's only if you're weak. If you're a powerful Class Wielder like Marcus and me, you can write your own ticket. There is no need to join a guild.

"How about this, Wilted Rose? If we're not teaming up for the tryouts and tournament, then let's agree to stay out of each other's way until the tournament begins."

In my opinion, this conversation is yielding some useful information, but nothing that gives Marcus and me a distinct advantage. And again, having a discussion about teaming up in public seems like a ruse altogether.

I'm willing to bet they've already agreed to help each other and are only making this public display to through other Players off. That's what I'd do, and it's a great move.

If weaker and commonly found Solo Players hear about a meeting like this. It'll do two things. The first was a smart move to bring more people toward the guilds. Possibly bringing in new Players. The second is sending the people who don't want to join a guild packing.

"There is nothing to gain, Sir Erikson. Let me be frank. I'd rather lose my guild than team up with you."

All of a sudden, Wilted Rose stands up from her table and makes her way toward the staircase with the strongest Players in her guild on her tail. She's done with the conversation, and it's funny how this entire thing pretty much ended the moment I sat down a bit closer so I could hear.

I'm starting to get the feeling that the Big Guilds know I'm here. If they do, then the advantage is gone. Against them, that is.

After a few seconds of waiting, a person decides to sit down at my booth. It's a man, and he's wearing an emblem from Hollowed Willow Tree. They definitely know I'm here, and they're going to open a line of communication.

Instead of saying anything, the man opens his Inventory and takes out a piece of paper. Sliding it across the table and standing up to leave. Before I can even reach out and take the paper, another man sits down at the booth.

This time, the emblem of The Steel Legion is sitting across from me. He does the same as the last guy, and slides a paper across the table, and leaves me.

"Just when I thought things would go smooth leading up to the tryouts."

~~~(POV: Marcus Adamo)~~~

~~~(Location: The City Of Jaerey, The Kingdom Of Laasir, The Islands Of Haestar)~~~

~~~(Time: 12:32 AM)~~~

As I'm reading my Lore Book, the door to the room opens, and in walks my sister. She's got an annoyed expression on her face, and that's when I see the papers in her hands. She didn't leave with them, which means something happened while she was away.

She sees me looking at her and gives a sigh. Making her way to her bed and plopping down. Rubbing her temple in the process.

"I take it something bad happened while you were out."

All she does is nod her head in confirmation, and a sigh escapes my lips. I sit up and hold out my hand. I want to read the papers too. She hands them over, and I see they each have the emblems of different guilds on the front of them.

I open The Steel Legion's letter first, and I start to read.

[Ms. Adamo, I wanted to inform you that all the Big Guilds in Jaerey are fully aware of your existence. Along with your little brother, Marcus. We'd like to have a private talk with the two of you. Please, come to room 506 around 1:00 PM today.]

I raise my head and look at my sister in confusion. I was convinced no one knew we were here, but I guess that's not happening.

"I take it the letter from Hollowed Willow Tree is similar?"

Her eyes lock on mine in a way that tells me the answer. I place the letters down, and I run a hand through my hair.

"Do you think we should talk to the guilds? Maybe we can get an easy way into The Ruins Of Tasdir by entering an alliance with one of them."

My idea doesn't go across well with my sister. She stands up, takes the letters, and rips them to pieces. Throwing them into the air like confetti.

"We aren't going to help or be helped by a Big Guild. We are already getting into the tournament after the tryouts. There is no way either of us is losing. True power combat or leveled-out combat. Nothing is stopping us."

A new fire has been lit under my sister. And I can only pray this is a good thing.

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A/N: Below this line, I'll be keeping Cera's player information. That way, I won't have to place it into the story above anymore. It takes about 180 words up.

[Slayer (Zern) Lvl.237][Tier-4]

[Exp: 72/100%]

[Title: The Son of Arch-Angel Michael (Hidden)]

[Stats] [Strength - 7095][Endurance - 7045][Dexterity - 7215][Speed - 8240][Focus - 19,660]

[Mana aura control: 6/100%]

[Health: 76,560,000,000/76,560,000,000] [Mana: 216,600,000,000/216,600,000,000]

[Stat Points: 440] [Armor rating: 500]

[Inventory] [Dice of Wayland (Divine)] [The Witness (Legendary Sword)] [Fenrir's Whistle (Divine)] [Camping gear] [Fishing poles 2x] [Festival Garbs 2x] [4x EXP Boosts] [Princess Saliandra's Panties (Black Lace)] [Desert Warrior Nomad Set (Rare)]

[Passive Perks]

[Inheritor of the Sword] [Son of Heaven] [Slayer of Evil] [Holy Willow Trees Savior] [Finder of Legends] [The Divine who has Legend] [Destined for Greatness] [Dungeon Diver] [An Overachiever]

[Active Skills]

[Heaven's light Lvl.74 325/7400] [Protected by Heaven Lvl.74 225/7400] [Slash Lvl.92 4600/21000] [Parry Lvl.68 85/6800] [Double Strike N/A] [Kingslayer N/A] [Raging Machine N/A] [Winged Glory] [Angelic Flight] [Divine Pressure Exertion] [Divinity Pulse] [Controlled Fun] [Aspect of Transportation (Legendary)]