Chapter 399: Target

The meeting was coming to an end and even after everything, Adam was still relaxed and had a smile on his face as if he didn't have a care in the world.

"Thanks for this device, it is really useful. With it, I will always know exactly how the faction is doing and will also have access to any information that you gather through all your information networks" thanked Adam.

"Yes, it is a prototype and the only one of its kind produced. It can completely override anything within the faction from any location. It also has access to all the money that the faction has so you can use it to purchase or find out anything, but please be careful with it" requested Elizabeth knowing how careless Adam could be at times.

He chuckled and reassured her that he would keep it safe.

"Would you like me to show you how to use some of its unique features, such as the direct access to the dark web and how to use the capital of the function?" she offered. 

"No thanks, I am sure that I can figure everything out by myself and I'm probably not going to use it to find out information. Why would I do that when I could torture people for information?" he joked with an evil smile.

However, it seemed that they found it hard to believe that he was joking and they were all intimidated by the evil smile that he put on and his red scary eyes.

Seeing their reaction, he began to laugh and they all began to relax and took a break.

It had been a stressful past few days and acting normal and relaxing was enjoyable as they slouched on their chairs and acted like what would be expected of ordinary people their age.

They all had so many responsibilities, burdens and problems at such young ages that it was hard to remember that they should be relaxing and enjoying their young years.

After relaxing for a short while, Adam became serious and time was of the essence.

"Listen after training you guys and giving you guys some tips, I will need to leave for the next 6 months and will leave everything in your hands" stated Adam.

It was clear from his tone and expression that he had reverted to being serious and all of them also did the same.

"Why will you be leaving for 6 months?" asked Angela, who wanted Adam to stay and didn't like how he would always disappear and take on so many different things alone.

The others felt the same way and wanted to support, help and aid him in any way they could, but it was clear from how he acted that it was something that he wanted to do alone.

Adam looked over at Cole who was the only other one that knew about his aunt, then Cole nodded his head and Adam decided to tell them most of the truth about his aunt's current situation.

He had mentioned it to Cole in private previously as he couldn't keep it secret much longer and Cole, who knew Adam since they were children, could read what Adam was feeling despite Adam hiding his emotions.

"My aunt has been possessed by some sort of demon and was controlled into becoming an evil cultivator. She was much more powerful than me at the time and took me down without even trying, then left" revealed Adam.

"The large commotion in the city that time was caused by her and the truth is, she is alive" he added.

"I was too weak, pathetic and helpless. My aunt, my mother and my treasure. The one who raised, protected and provided for me despite all her struggles was taken away from me in front of my eyes and all I could do was watch helplessly"

It was clear that it was a sore topic for him and Chase was initially angry that Adam hadn't told him the truth about Jannet, who he also deeply cared about, but after hearing Adam, he knew it must have been hard on him.

Cole felt the same way when Adam had finally told him the truth, as both Chase and Cole adored Jannet who was kind-hearted and treated them like her own children, but they trusted Adam's judgement and knew that it must have been difficult for him to deal with that alone.

All they felt was pity for him and he had been dealing with so much by himself without letting anyone know, and there were still many other things that he was taking on alone.

"She has 6 months left before her body is completely taken over and I have trained so hard and sought out information and power in order to find and save her" he explained.

"I will not jeopardise our faction for my own personal interests, just like I expect from all of you, but saving her will also be for the better of the faction and the world. Her power was truly horrifying and if you thought that I resembled a monster, she is the devil itself" said Adam.

It was reassuring to them to see that Adam also had a vulnerable and helpless side and that he was finally beginning to open up to them, but it was clear that he was still holding back from telling them a lot of the truth and many other things.

Their situation made them all want to become even stronger and feeling helpless and useless was the worst feeling that they never wanted to experience again.

"I can see that you all want to stand with me, but to be honest, you are still not capable enough and the same could be said for the faction. This is enough expansion for the time being. We need to focus on solidifying and improving what we currently have that is starting to become too much to handle and if you want to carry some of my burdens with me and know more about the world, your only option is to become stronger" stated Adam.

"Yes," they all exclaimed in unison.

"Are you willing to work hard and become dependable?"

"Yes"

"Are you willing to give up all the luxuries and comforts that you currently have"

"Yes"

"Are you willing to push yourself to the point of breaking down both mentally and physically"

"Yes"

"Then I will set you a target that you must achieve in the next 6 months"