Chapter 23

Chapter 23

???? PoV.

In front of me was a door carved in a pattern of vines and leaves, the wood forming intricate patterns that wrap around the surface.

The wood's design was rich and dark, with a deep, red hue. The carvings are elegant and precise as if the designer had taken their time to make sure that every detail in the layout had been fully realized. Though I might be wrong and it was only a premade design. Something that you can copy just about anywhere in the guild-building creator mod.

It was set on a wall covered in silk whereas the silk provides a stark compliment to the elegance and beauty of the wood itself.

I knocked as common courtesy, even though I was certain that the receiver of the polite gesture did not deserve it.

A second or so later, an alluring voice responded.Fôll0w current novÊls on n/o/(v)/3l/b((in).(co/m)

"Come on in."

I did as I was told. When I entered the ornate door, my eyes immediately surveyed the room, a hushed air of anticipation hung heavy in the dimly lit chamber.

The floor is covered in the finest woolen rugs, and the furniture in this room is made of the most luxurious materials - rich, red wood and dark, deep-hued leather.

Behind the moderately large work desk resides a comfy-looking chair where a mature-looking beauty sits. The woman is none other than the guild leader, no, former guild leader of my guild, the "Concord of Heroes".

"What do you want to talk about that can't be discussed just over the chat?" I said irritably.

"Oh come on now, don't you want to see the face of your favorite guildmate and longtime friend?" said the fox with a teasing smile.

"I already saw Photon earlier".

She pouted at my response. "Humph! You can at least pretend to flatter me. Ladies adore flatteries you know.”

"Out with it already, I don't have all day."

"Tsk. You're really no fun. Is that an attitude required to be good at this game? Almost all the skilled players I know have that no-nonsense disposition. But fine, let's get back on track. I called you here to talk about the video....you already saw it right?"

"Hehe, I won't say 'using' though. It's more liiike..... grooming? Training? Readying? She's bound to become a wonderful leader someday. People are like moths, they're attracted to individuals who shine brightly like her. Did you know that she already has plenty of followers in her streams even if she is relatively new to streaming? As I recall it's more than a thousand now and steadily increasing!" She went on like a parent bragging about their child's accomplishments.

"Yeah, yeah. Then if that is all, I shall be going now." I stood up in preparation to leave.

"Oh, wait. One last thing before you go," she said in an authoritative voice befitting a guild leader. I have a bad feeling about this.

"I hope that you continue to keep your guys in check. Cause' if something like yesterday ever happens again.... I'll be livid." She stated as she gave me a smile that sent shivers down my spine.

She went back to writing the logistics on her desk which I assume is a cue for me to leave. I took it readily to get away from her as she was at the very top of my list of people I would never want to piss off.

I cursed the fool Jarde in my head. It's not like I can predict the actions of that retard. Good thing he is out of the guild now. Gotta thank that newcomer for making that wager. Too bad I have to keep up the act so that probably won't happen anytime soon.

As I passed the door and walked into the hallway, I saw someone leaning against the walls of our guild likely waiting for me. She was Serendipity, the second strongest person in our guild in terms of pure skill and was a veteran player who started the game at the same time as us Photon and FairyDust. She was younger than us, the same age as Liz but was just as strong as her, or maybe even stronger in terms of skill. The only thing hindering her is her lack of PvP practice and drive to improve due to her laid-back nature. She has green hair and the homely face of someone trustworthy, her yellow eyes complementing her overall looks.

"Finally done with the meeting? What did you guys talk about?" She asked cheerfully.

"None of your business," I replied curtly.

"Oh come on, don’t be like that, you know I love gossip!" She pouted showing her disapproval.

"More reason not to tell you anything".

"Hmph what a meanie! Oh I know, is it about the new girl?"

I stayed silent.

"I’m right, aren’t I?! Did she want you to fight the girl or something? She seemed so good! Also what a badass right? What she did back then was so cool, the way she dodged Jarde’s slash like it was nothing and followed with attacks so quickly that I almost missed it completely! She got so many of our guildmates to revere her in just a single day with that play, how admirable! Do you think she has a main account? She has to have one, right? With that kind of skill! Who do you think is her main account? It's probably a veteran account right with the way she moves! I also think that...”

I mentally blocked her ramblings. She went on with her loud-mouthed nature while following me, attempting to learn more about my meeting with our former leader. I was used to her since she was my PvP and dungeon-run party mate so this was not out of the norm.

We proceeded to go to our guild raid as she pestered me about inconsequential things and rumors about the guild.