Meeting the Marquess

Truthfully, Kim Yo-han doesn't need anyone's help to create a powerful guild. With him, it would only be a matter of time before they become the strongest in Paradise. He can create weapons out of thin air, he can sell these weapons, and make money. With his cheat powers, it would be very stupid of him not to use them.

Especially authority of creation. One of the most powerful authorities in the whole universe. The power that the God of Gods, the creator of the universe has. Kim Yo-han could make Immortal weapons without breaking a sweat.

However, despite this advantage. Kim Yo-han contemplated for a while before he came up with an answer. He realizes that even if he sells weapons, it will be suspicious and many people will try to find him and cause trouble.

If he sold high-rank weapons many eyes would watch him. Knowing a person like him who could create powerful weapons. If not gathering attention, what is? It would only draw disaster and it would disturb his plans.

The only solution is to sell a batch of low-rank weapons. With his current rank, he could create 10 S-ranks a day. But, he will not sell S-ranks, he will only sell a few every month and the main focus is the A-ranks and B-ranks.

This thought only lasted a few seconds then he listened to Shana Del Heron's reply.

"I won't lie to you, Mr. Kim, This Kingdom, Augustus Kingdom needs people like you. Specifically, people from the otherworld, the strongest Guilds."

"But, Lady Shana, You know we are not strong?"

"I have an eye for talents, Mr. Kim. I may not look like it but I can discern people's talents. When I saw you for the first time, you were surrounded by golden lights, like a sun shining before my very eyes. Like a god descending in the mortal world. The feeling I got from you is almighty and powerful. Usually, I can only see small halos around those geniuses. But you, on the other hand, shone like a bright sun." She expressed his true feelings. Shana remembered that day, the first day. No one but her who sees what she saw.

'This lady really knows how to talk. I sure saw she was blushing like a tomato when she saw Yo-han. Hmph!' Hwang Myeong-suk crossed her arms and rolled her eyes.

"Ahem, you're praising me too much, Lady Shana. I'm not that great." Kim Yo-han coughed while feeling embarrassed.

Although, Hwang Myeong-suk confessed her love to him. This is the first time seeing someone licking his boots.

"In other words Mr. Kim, you have the greatest potential of all. Even greater than the Marquess who was titled as the 'Immortal Hero of the South'." Shana continued to praise him. She was lost in her reverie.

"How so?" Kim Yo-han couldn't help but be curious. While they were roaming around the Golden Lion District, they heard praises about the Marquess from the people's mouths.

They talk about, How the Marquess stopped the Demon invasion for good, How the Marquess uprooted the corrupt officials that tried to sabotage the city, and How the Marquess became the youngest Immortal, etc.

The praises of the Marquess are widespread. Talked every day, a kid dreaming of becoming a Hero like the Marquess. He was the center of all attention, no one but his name is mentioned from the mouth of the citizens.

Kin Yo-han is of course curious why a woman like Shana, a daughter-in-law at that gives so much praise to nobody like him. Aside from his charm, Shana wasn't lying about the potential.

"The Marquess does have a Halo around him, it's much brighter than other geniuses I have seen. However, if I compare it with yours, the Marquess looked dim in comparison. Even his son who received praises from the Kingdom as the son who will surpass his father couldn't hold a candle."

It's unknown if she said it intentionally or not but speaking ill of her husband. Kim Yo-han didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

"Lady Shana, you shouldn't speak ill of your husband." Kim Yo-han reminded her.

"...I apologize for my misconduct. Please forget what I said. My mind has been preoccupied lately." Realizing what she said. Shana apologized but her expression was neutral. Like she didn't care about what she said at all.

"..." Everyone.

"Let's talk about why the Kingdom needs people like us?" Kim Yo-han winced inwardly, it appeared he had pushed the wrong button. He skillfully changes the subjects.

"Yes let's do that." Shana's expression brightened with a big smile. She is eager to explain. "The reason is not that much of a secret from anyone. You know that apart from 12 Continents and 14 races, the Human Continents have 12 Kingdoms and an Empire right?"

Kim Yo-han nodded.

"Don't think just because we Humans are one race we are all on the same page. We wouldn't have divided the Continent into 13 parts if we were united. Human greed knows no limits, we are no different from Demons. I don't know why our race is in the Order faction. Considering our characteristics. However, I'm not suggesting we should be placed in Chaos Faction as we are not inherently evil. What I'm trying to say is that Humans are between Order and Chaos."

"The other Continents are more United than our race." She sounds like she is envious of the other race. They were right, Shana dreamt of Humans living like Elves who live their lives in complete harmony with other fairy races.

"Augustus Kingdom is lucky enough to be situated in the south to defend against the Demons. However, the other Kingdoms at the back are fighting for land and resources with each other. But this is not the reason for the Augustus Kingdom's desire for the otherworlders. In the upcoming Immortal Competition, All the Kingdoms apart from the Empire have to compete for the slot."

"What slot?"

"The Slot for the 5-year competition. Every Continent will have to send 500 people each in the central continent to participate in the Immortal competition. In our Continent, as we are divided. The Empire will host a competition, known as Grand selection."

"500 people? Why would would they fight for it? Why didn't they divide it themselves?" Kim Yo-han was slightly confused.

"I know you would say that." Shana took a sip from her cup. "500 may be a big number for you. But in this world. 500 is too low. Millions of SSS-rankers are eager to get a slot. In this city alone, there are more than a thousand SSS-rankers." She answered his confusion. But it raised another question. She seemed to notice it as she smiled.

"Why do we need you if there are thousands of them? It's complicated if you try to understand it but in short, these people don't work for us."

"... I don't like this where is thing going though." Kim Yo-han had a foreboding feeling. "You want us to work for the Augustus Kingdom don't you?"

Shana chuckled but her voice was sonorous to hear. "Yes, you're too straightforward. Mr. Kim."

"Telling us this. Why?"

For her to tell them subtly the reason. It's a bad idea for their side. The other side will be apprehensive and there is a high chance they would not accept such terms. If you are sensible enough.

You'll be able to grasp the situation. Working with the Kingdom is the same as being their dog. That's a bit blunt. But it's true.

The Thousands of SSS-rankers didn't want to work with the Marquess or the Kingdom as they didn't want their life to be in the hands of another.

"I want to gain your trust first by telling you the truth. I also do not want to lie to you. I want you and your group to shine, I want to witness your legend with my own eyes. Such a bright star in front of me, I'm willing to help you."

Shana didn't beat around the bush. She told him what she wanted to say. Honestly, she does want to see Kim Yo-han become a shining star,

"Just that?"

She nodded. Kim Yo-han sighed. She is speaking the truth.

"Well, I can meet the Marquess."

"Really?!" Shana excitedly stood up. Her eyes were flickering.

"But, I will not promise I would work for the Kingdom.

"What do you mean?" She asked.

"I will not meet him as the Top 1 Guildmaster but as a businessman."

"Huh? I don't understand. The Marquess will not meet you as a merchant as there are plenty of people waiting for their turn."

"Lady Shana, actually we don't need the Kingdom's help. We can manage ourselves as I said before. Strictly speaking, I don't want to owe anyone."

Shana looked at him confused. She is probably thinking, In this world. Resources are very precious but not anyone can have them. The higher echelons will have the say first.

The Higher rank groups like the Kingdoms control these resources to become stronger. For a start-up like Earthlings, otherworlders, they need the Kingdom's support if they want to become strong in the future.

One of the reasons why, Jin Hyunjun wasn't able to reach a higher height without any support.