Chapter 53: Welcome To The White Comet Guild

Chapter 53: Welcome To The White Comet Guild



Aiko yelled, "Lighten the mood? You two keep pulling stunts like this for your own entertainment! Last time you blew up the meeting room because of your 'grenade dodgeball' game! You nearly took out half the senior guild members!"

Axel whimpered, "B-but Aiko, it was an accident! We were just-"

Blitz cut him off, rolling her eyes playfully. "Yeah, an 'accident' that happens every other week. We get bored easily, you know? Gotta spice things up!"

Aiko pinched the bridge of her nose, clearly exasperated. Alister watched the scene unfold, a look of amusement crossing his face. These two were certainly... unique.

Just then, Yuuto chuckled, placing a hand on Aiko's shoulder. "Relax, Aiko. They may be a handful, but they're valuable members of the guild nonetheless. Besides," he winked at the twins, "they haven't blown anything up in at least a month, right?"

Axel and Blitz exchanged sheepish grins. "Technically, it was two months," Axel mumbled. Yuuto turned to Alister. "Now, where were we? Ah yes, introductions. These two are Axel and Blitz," he gestured to the twins, "and they're more than just your average troublemakers. They're siblings, actually."

"Twins, to be precise," Blitz corrected, puffing out her chest.

Axel and Blitz were identical twins. Despite their outward appearance, they were a unique pair within the White Comet Guild. Their secret weapon, a talent they called "Rush," it wasn't something they could activate on a whim.

Unlike most talents, it manifested involuntarily whenever they found themselves in a dangerous situation. Like a reflex honed by years spent on the battlefield, Rush propelled them into a state similar to what athletes called "The Zone."

In this heightened state, their minds became laser-focused, their bodies moving in perfect sync with their thoughts, their reflexes reaching absurd levels.

Their physical capabilities skyrocketed, transforming them from playful pranksters into absolute maniacs during dungeon raids.

While their talent was undeniably powerful, their inability to control its activation made them a constant source of both awe and exasperation for the guild.

It is also believed it's the addictive feeling of being in that state that causes them to court death on a daily basis.

Yuuto clasped his hands in an attempt to ease the atmosphere. "Alright, Aiko, why don't you show Alister to his room while I go on ahead and call the rest of our available guild members so we can have a proper introduction."

Aiko straightened her posture as she adjusted her glasses. "Understood," she said.

She shot an intense gaze at the duo. "You both better not try anything while I'm gone, or else the consequences will be grim at best." her words sent chills down their spines.

"Understood."

Alister then continued on to his room as Aiko turned and walked away.

Alister followed the winding hallway, Aiko's words echoing in his mind. He couldn't help but sigh. A challenge? He thrived on them. Just then, a chime echoed in his head, pulling him from

his thoughts.

[DING! Daily Quest: Train Your Body.]

Alister sighed inwardly. He knew training was important, but meeting the guild members

seemed more pressing right now.

'It would be best I handle this at night like last time.'

He thought, silencing the notification.

Reaching the north wing, he finally came face-to-face with his quarters. It wasn't a room, it

was a massive building.

Towering at least three stories high, it dwarfed the surrounding structures. He whistled in

surprise.

This was definitely more than he expected.

Approaching the colossal door, Alister noticed a small indentation beside it. It looked suspiciously like a thumbprint scanner. Intrigued, he placed his thumb on the smooth surface.

A faint blue light pulsed, then a synthetic voice echoed.

"Scanning... Identity confirmed. Welcome, Alister. Access Granted."

With a satisfying whoosh, the massive door slid open, revealing a glimpse of a luxuriously furnished interior. This was definitely going to take some getting used to.