Chapter 46 : The Guild Tournament (CLOSE COMBAT) 13.

"How...This is unfair!" Nero was flabbergasted. He finally realized how unfair this game was, pushing back those who aren't talented back and giving even more advantage to those who are talented. It was cruel, far too cruel.

Leo grinned. Just like before he just desires to copy it. And such it happened again. To make sure that he had copied the ability Leo checked his second job.

[Job: Crimson Judge Sorcerer.

Rank : Legendary.

Description : Hidden by the Mentor.

Stage one : Loyd's Body Enforcement Magic First Form; Loyd's Body Enforcement Magic Second Form.

Stage two : Locked

Stage three : Locked.]

'Just like I predicted it. It seems I can't use the copied abilities whatsoever. I had never heard of the Crismon Judge Sorceres in my past life, whoever they are, I am excited and interested in what I will find out about them.' Leo finished his train of thoughts, caressing his chin he was wondering as to who this old man reminded him of. Those magical tentacles gave him an uneasy feeling in his gut, he felt that he fought against them before. Trying to remember through his foggy memory, Leo had a realization. The man in front of him is the father of the "Alchemist Of Death". Ray Johnson!

"Of course, everything is not fair, little one." Alfred spoke the last sentence to the defeated and hopeless Nero. Grabbing his head, he twisted his neck. Killing him. Nero had not only lost physically, but he also lost mentally. Alfred had crushed the spirit of a young man in a process of trying to make him better.

"LADIES AND GENTLEMAN THE WINNER OF THE FIRST FIGHT IS ALFRED. HE WILL PROCEED TO THE NEXT MATCH!" The bald black announced the victor, and to his announcement, everyone remained quiet. The audience was shocked, this was the first fight that was entirely one-sided. Everyone thought the same thing. "What is he using to be this strong? What are those tentacles? How is he so strong?"

Alfred was satisfied with his victory, but he couldn't shake the feeling of regret. He wanted the youngster to see his mistakes and grow. But his anger and issues stood in his succession. His plan at the start was to get close to his GuildMaster. As such he had probably succeeded.

-BEFORE THE TOURNAMENT, ALFRED'S POV-

Ever since my wife passed away 10 years ago, my business, life, and family had fallen apart. My oil company was taken away by my cousins, it's not like I cared about it. I already have money, a lot of it. Only greedy fools want more than what they already have. I have experienced many difficulties during my life, but what broke me the most was my daughter's departing mental health. At first, I thought it must be the death of her mother that had caused her issues and nightmares of monsters. But then she said that she was a chosen one, of course, I did not understand what she meant by that. So just like any worried parent, I requested a therapy session for her. But she said that it did not help her and refused to explain further.

The more I saw her in pain, the sadder I became. She would scream and say "We are all going to be burned and tortured." I was terrified and helpless. But one day she smiled and said "Father, we are lucky! A monster is going to protect us. Fate has changed! The monsters are going to be killed by the monster named Leo Dan Vok! He won't harm us, father." I knew the name of that man, but I was far too shocked at that moment, that I could barely comprehend what my daughter told me.

When I finally collected my thoughts together, I asked my assistant Lori for information regarding Leo Dan Vok. I knew he stopped being an influencer on social media. But he still kept raising in fame and money. Everything was suspicious, especially after the death of the family "Godfreys" that owned the biggest companies all over the earth. He was close to them, far too close. I've been in the world of rich people that came from nothing. They are like real monsters. Not caring or feeling guilty for walking over others, betraying them, and backstabbing them. They weren't raised in a powerful family like mine, they came from nothing. Because of that they only know greed. They only love money. Their happiness revolves around money.

"Sir, I have collected what you wanted me to collect. But this information must be cut in pieces and burned right away for our safety. This man is overly dangerous." Lori walked in, she seemed to be worried and stressed. The papers she held with her hands, she wanted them to be erased as soon as possible.

I took the papers from her hands immediately. When I read the papers I got from Lori's breach of data I was terrified. This man owned all of the companies that were owned by the Godfreys. Even though the United States Of America had stated publicly that it belonged to their country. This man had slaughtered the most powerful family and is getting protection from the government for it. I didn't need to read more, I grabbed the papers and burned them with my lighter.

"Did you get caught while breaching their data Lori?" Alfred asked worryingly. This wasn't something he could handle, he is nothing but a little insect to the American government.

"Yes, they almost caught me. Even I, who was considered in my prime as one of the best hackers to exist Sir…" Lori answered quickly to Alfred, she was feeling down because of her actions Sir Alfred and Miss Anastasia would have been killed.

I ordered Lori to rest. Why does my daughter desire to be with that man? Why did she say that he will protect us? I am totally confused. I lived 60 years of my life and experienced many hardships. It worries me that my daughter has not received any nightmares since she said that. But I have this gut warning, that my daughter is speaking the truth.