READ NOVEL ONLINE Chapter 268: Meet At The Guild Hall
Chapter 268: Meet At The Guild Hall
That night with the Union obtaining the information that the one behind the assassination was a amber of the Li family, the Union branch director himself and a couple board members headed to the Li family estate to arrest him
But...
They were shocked to find the entirety of the Li family estate had vanished from their land, as if it had never been there, this not only raised the question of how did it happen but also who or what was responsible, they had no idea who or what it could be.
But from what they coud deduce from searching the entire mega city it appeared as though...
The Li family were erased along with their estate... Them and their legacy, vanished, as if though they were never here.
Alister and his generals were intending to secretly rid them from this world after they found out they were responsible... But it seemed someone, or something, had beaten them to it.
...
Alister sat at the White Comet café, a pile of empty plates stacked up beside him. His fork moved from dish to dish, almost like an artist's brush across a canvas.
The others were seated around him-Axel, Blitz, Lila, and Beatrice-each of them watching a little bit shocked as Alister continued to devour plate after plate.
On one side, Mar'Garet clung tightly to his arm, her grip gentle but persistent, while he used his free hand to eat. Her soft giggles echoed softly, drawing curious glances from the group.
Axel leaned back in his chair, rubbing his head in confusion. "Man, you really should learn to take it easy," he mumbled. "How do you eat so much each morning and still stay in shape? It's like you're built different."
Blitz snickered, leaning forward on her elbows. "Honestly, Axel, I'm just as curious. It's like he's got a stomach the size of a dragon's, but he doesn't even get a gut. What's the secret, Alister?"
Alister, not pausing in his eating, shrugged casually. "I don't know. Guess I'm just lucky." He wiped his mouth with a napkin and glanced at the others. "Besides, I work it off. No point in worrying about food when you burn it all off with... other activities."
Beatrice, always the one to speak her mind, tilted her head slightly. "Lucky? You make it sound so simple, but most people would be rolling in their seats after what you just ate."
Lila, ever the shy one, looked at her plate and then at Alister. "I... I think maybe it's his metabolism?" She said quietly, almost to herself. "Or maybe... maybe it's his way of staying... strong?"
Axel raised an eyebrow. "Metabolism? Yeah, sure, but this isn't normal. It's like he's eating for a whole army."
Blitz laughed and threw an arm over Alister's shoulder. "Maybe he's got some secret training regimen we don't know about. Either way, I'm jealous. I can't even finish my second plate without feeling like I'm about to explode."
Alister chuckled, setting his fork down at last, the last of the food gone. "It's all about balance. Not just food, but everything in life. And besides, training can only take you so far if you don't fuel yourself right." He leaned back in his chair, finally satisfied.
"Balance?" Axel snorted. "You call that balance? You're just eating like a beast."
Blitz grinned. "And looking like one, too."
Alister smirked. "Well, summoning powerful monsters requires a lot of energy, hence why I eat a lot of food."
Lila laughed nervously, her fingers twisting the edge of her napkin. "I... I guess, but I couldn't eat that much even if I tried."
Blitz leaned back in her chair, eyes moving to Cinder, who was eating with stacked plates besides her.
A smirk curled on Blitz's lips as she pointed her thumb in Cinder's direction. "Please, you guys should give the champ a chance, besides Cinder's stacking plates just as high as he is. Aren't you gonna say something about her Axel?"
Cinder glanced up from her food, her piercing gaze meeting Blitz's for a moment before she turned her attention back to her treat. She said nothing in response, silently continuing her indulgence as if the conversation didn't even exist.
Axel, leaning casually against the wall, crossed his arms with a small smile, his gaze briefly shifting to the distant horizon outside the window. "Well, I don't plan on invoking the wrath of any dragons this morning, so I'm good for now."
"But... I have something else to ask."
Axel, leaning back in his chair, letting out a sigh, then glancing at a certain someone he decided to ask. "Okay, I get the insane appetite-kinda. But what's the deal with her?"
He pointed at Mar' Garet, who was nestled close to Alister like a shadow. "Clinging to you like a lost kid. What's up with that?"
Mar'Garet flashed Axel a sweet yet unsettling smile, her crimzon eyes glinting with mischief. "My Lord requires extra protection after the recent attempt on his life," she said, resting her head lightly against Alister's shoulder.
"It's my duty to remain close. Who knows what dangers lurk, even here?"
Blitz rolled her eyes, a smirk tugging at her lips. "Right, because a café full of guild members is so dangerous," she said with sarcasm.
Mar'Garet giggled again but didn't respond, her grip on Alister tightening slightly as if she were staking her claim. Across the table, Lila shifted uncomfortably, her gaze darting between Mar'Garet and Alister. Something about the woman unnerved her-perhaps it was the eerie calmness in her voice or the way she seemed too... attached.
"Alister," Lila ventured softly, her voice laced with unease, "do you, um, really need both of them so close all the time? It just seems-"
"Excessive," Beatrice finished bluntly, earning a sidelong glance from Mar'Garet.
Alister sighed, his fork pausing mid-air. "Mar'Garet..."
"...maybe you could give me a bit of space, besides it was Draven that stopped the last attack and he's not even here."
Mar'Garet straightened slightly, her expression turning slightly serious. "But, my Lord," she said softly, but with conviction.
"The only reason things played out that way was bacaise he was closer to the window than I
was."
"I'm far stronger than he is and can do far better." she sapd, placing her hand above her chest, purposefully.
"I need to remain close to properly protect you. If I'm not by your side, how can I ensure your
safety?"
Her gaze softened as she added, almost in a whisper, "I would never forgive myself if something happened to you."
Alister then said, "But your very presence here is draining me of my mana."
Mar'Garet then smiled, "But it would take at least centuries befir I alone would use it all up,
no?"
Axel snorted, but then his expression turned more serious as he straightened.
"Right, well, while you two sort out the bodyguard drama, I've got news. Alister, Guildmaster
Yuuto said to meet in the guild hall after this."
Alister looked up, his brow furrowing slightly in curiosity. "Is it for some sort of
announcement?"
Axel and Blitz exchanged glances before standing up from their seats. "Can't be sure," Axel
replied, stretching his arms before taking a step toward the door.
"But it'd be better if you just came and found out for yourself, no?"
Blitz smirked, already heading toward the door, a mischievous glint in her eyes. "You know, Alister, it's always more fun when you don't know what to expect."
Lila and Beatrice also stood up from their seats at the table.
Lila then said, "We... we also have to get going as well," she said, glancing at Beatrice, who
nodded in agreement with a warm, encouraging smile.
"Right," Beatrice added, she then winked at Alister, "We'll see you all at the guild hall later."
Alister, still processing why they all decided to leave looked up at them, blinking for a
moment before awkwardly muttering, "OK... see you there."
With that, Lila and Beatrice made their way toward the door, their soft footsteps echoing in the stillness of the room. They exchanged a few quiet words, and soon enough, they were gone, leaving Alister standing alone in the dining room.
Alister let out a slamm sigh, his mind shifting gears as he placed the last plate down with a
clink. Shifting his focus, he called out in his thoughts.
'System, display my status window.'
[Player: Alister Hazenworth
Level: 40
Class: tOverlordt Summoner (Awakened Talent) (SSS)
Stats:
HP: 2750/2750 - [100/100%
MP: 11,678/11,678
-Strength: 8,700
-Agility: 8,900
-Intelligence: 10,200
-Endurance: 7,900
-Dexterity: 7,100
-Mana: 10,678
-Luck: 80
Total combat power: 53,478 (A - rank)
- †Summoning Powert: 100%
Mana Regeneration: 45 MP/minute Available Stat Points: 0
Title(s): The One Who Forced His Will On Others.
Skills:
Draconic Rage Lvl3 (S-rank)
Blood Manipulation Lvl3 (B+ -rank)
Blood Healing Lvl2 (B+ -rank)
Camouflage Lvl1 (B-rank) Draconic Hunger Lvl3 (S-rank)
Berserk Lvl2 (S-rank)
Mana Distortion Aura Lvl2 (S-rank)
List of summons:
Firestorm Dragon, Cinder Von Abkis-Void (SS-rank)
Sand Storm Dragoon, Terra Von Archi-Void (B-rank)
Lighting Dragon Knight, Darven Von Valor-Void (A+ Rank)
Sky Dragon, Alzuring Von Azure-Void (S-rank) Abyss Dragon, Mar'Garet Von Abyss-Void (SS rank)
Current quest(s):
The Word of an Overlord.
Overlord's sharpest fang. Last Stand/Where Are They Now (2)
Seeing this Alister let out a sigh.
Alister pushed his chair back, the wooden legs scraping softly against the café floor. Rising from the table, he dusted off his white and blue guild uniform and stretched.
His sharp gaze swept over the empty plates as if to ensure he'd left nothing unfinished.
"Alright," he said. "Let's not keep the Guildmaster waiting. Time to head to the guild hall." Mar'Garet immediately stepped closer, adjusting her stance to match his, her crimson eyes gleaming. "Of course, my Lord," she said with a faint smile.
Cinder, who had been quietly finishing her meal, rose as well, brushing crumbs from her
hands. Without a word, she fell in step beside Alister.
Axel leaned against the doorframe, his arms crossed. "About time. Thought you'd keep us here all day with your bottomless pit of a stomach."