32***Meeting of the Lords

Phenn

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THE CHURCH OF AXIS GUILD HALL

*sigh*

I closed my eyes and relished in the subtle, yet unique feeling that this game possesses that makes it different from the real world. I stretched myself out and took a look around the room I was in, my office. What occupied it was a large Oak Desk with a large Leather Chair to match, a glass coffee table with a black single leg in the center with two white sofas with blue pillows on either side, enough white bookshelves to cover the wall to the right, two arm chairs, also blue and white, and some exotic blue-leaf, cream-bark plants in white pots.

Every nook and cranny of the area had some mix of the blue and white colour scheme, with the curtains covering a large roof to floor window being light blue and white streaks, the tiles being patterned with blue and white swirls, and the lamps and lampshades being white with blue stands! Even he stood with blue bowl cut hair with a white streak in it and was wearing a blue suit with blue trimmings and a blue cape!

The only things in there that wasn't strictly blue and white were the large assortment of books on the shelves, and the people currently sitting on the sofas drinking tea from white blue-crusted tea cups and saucers.

"Oi, you took too long to get here!" a voice sounded as I got settled behind my desk. It was a mid twenties looking woman with pink hair, emerald eyes, and the tackiest outfit thinkable! Mismatched Stockings, one a purple ankle sock while the other pink and black striped and at thigh length, a Rotting Boar Leather Miniskirt with the most accessorized belt money could buy, literally called the Over Accessorized Belt, an emerald coloured Silk Tank Top, a Rotting Boar Leather Demi Jacket, a plethora of different coloured jewelry ranging from Ruby Fire Rings to Turtle God Shell Necklaces!

'That's the Tacky Treasure Hunter for you. A pain in the eyes as always.' I though to myself as I sat while purposefully ignoring her comment.

"*gasp* That look!!! Your giving me that look again!!!" She screamed out in accusation!

"And what look could that be, Myria?" I asked my friend, looking to her only long enough to see her face boiling in rage at me before promptly resuming ignorance.

"Like. I. Said!!! Atlas!!! You should call me Atlas when in game!!!!" She screamed back at me, "And you know which look I'm talking about Parker!!! You always look at me like I'm filth!!!"

"Its not like your not, are you... Myria." I stated flatly.

"Hmm!!!! Why you little brat!!! You should know to respect your elders!!!" She was fuming at this point. God, how can she be so loud! My ears are already ringing!

"But of course. I give you the utmost respect that you deserve, grandma." I said in a calm flat voice, aloft in all things.

"G-grandma?! Now your going to far! I'm only fift..."

"Alright that's enough!" My assistant stepped in with a firm and stern word.

"But Rika-san!!! Phenn was being mean to me agai.... eh?"

Myria stopped talking as she felt a familiar dark and ominous aura radiate off of Angetta.

"Rika...-san?" she repeated to a very pissed of Angetta, or Rika, who only grew in intensity. It seems she doesn't like being called '-san'.

"Miss Myria. We have talked about this." Rika was doing a rather good job of holding herself together, as I have only seen her this pissed when someone brings her a faulty report when she hasn't had her morning coffee and she stayed up looking after her kids all night! In any case it stopped that blabber mouth from carrying one, so I could care less.

"While this is a game, please remember your age while your hear." She said in a death chill voice that seemed to affect the others in the room!

"Hai!" Myria replied immediately.

"Thank you Ms Rika. You may be seated." I spoke up, as the atmosphere was getting unpleasant for meeting conditions.

"Now, Myria. I got a report that you would be unable to make it here. I take it that your situation has been resolved?"

"Hm? Ah, that. Yup, that's all cleared up." Myria replied.

"Good. Now unto business. I'm sure you're all wondering what we're all gathered her for?" I asked rhetorically as I snapped my fingers. The room got coated with a blue sheet of light soon after, and a book appeared in a small flash of light.

"We're here to plan the next stage of the operation, right?" Dangroff, who was silently sipping tea in the sofa on my left all this time, said.

"Correct. The other pieces are already in progress of being set and troops are being recruited as we speak in all areas. The proper preparations are also in place in the outside world. It's about time that we get on with the next phase." Rika confirmed.

"But, we aren't only here for that are we?" The final occupant of the room said, finally making his presence known. He was in the shadows, so not much could be seen from his save for a head band and Leather Combat Boots.

"Eh? what do mean?" Myria asked, visibly confused. Dangroff could only face palm at the woman, and Rika looked like she was stifling a sigh. This only confused the poor old dolt even more. Well... not like I was expecting any better.

"You don't seriously think that we all came here for a cup of tea now did you?" Dangroff asked in pitying amazement.

"O-of course not! W-who would be so conceited as to think that anyway?! Hahaha! Hahaha!" She said in a painfully flustered voice.

"It is times like this I wonder if you truly are to be my superior." The figure said with evident scorn.

"Wha... Why you..."

"Is that all you have to say... Steine?" I asked, stopping Myria mid rant and refocusing the meeting.

"*scoff* No, I have more" Steine replied, still in the shadows and as undeterred as ever.

"You're looking to obtain the 3 secret treasures of the game, right. The Administrator's Toys." He stated. Rika stiffened up slightly at this, but I kept my mind calm. I had expected him to specifically to know what I was planning to some extent, so this is all within calculations.

Everyone else was shocked though.

"What are you? Crazy?!!! Insane?!!!" Myria started off immediately.

"Whew, now that's a surprise Parker. That's a ballsy move even for you. Then again, you always did have a knack for these things." Dangroff said with a toothy smile stretching across his face.

"Na... Nani!!!" Myria screamed out half hysterically, looking at everyone as if we just said were painting the in red and white pokka dots with a toothbrush.

"Have you all lost your minds??!!!"

"So, were are the locations for the pieces?" Steine asked, effectively ignoring the fashion disaster incarnate.

"This would be pointless if I didn't." I replied while gesturing to Rika, who held her hands out and brought out some glowing essence orbs, before sending one to each person.

*PAMPHLET!!!*

"Oi, are you idiots listening to me?!! This is madness!!! The game master himself said..."

"Wow, you even have the locations of there soul stones, is this information credible?" Dangroff asked wide eyed.

"It has been confirmed by scouts under my order." I replied.

".... and you know I can't have my gorgeous skin ruined! I spend at least 1000 gold on this flawless body a day and I won't...."

"So, can I count on you all to do your parts? All that you need is in the Pamphlet Rika sent you." I asked the members before me.

"Sure, no problem here." Dangroff confirmed.

"Psh, this much is easy!" Steine answered.

"Very well then. Meating adjourned! You will begin your assignments tomorrow. Your status as the 15 Great Lords is at stake with these challenges. It will do you good to remember that." I concluded. I then headed out, equipping my Horse Whistle. I have a long way to go.

"...and to be honest I don't like the Demon Lor.... Hey!!! You guys!!! You can't just leave me hanging like this!!!" Myria shouted to our retreating figures as her lengthy spiel ended abruptly. Getting no reaction, she conceded defeat.

"Well, could you at least tell me what this is for?!" She cried out, and I stopped and turned around to give her a stone serious look.

"We're taking the Floating Silver Swamps!"