Joining a guild
'' join you?'' Max asked after regaining his composure.
Before answering, Vanessa snapped her fingers with a glint in her eyes. The illusory red chains dislodge from its captives.
'' I would like, the four of you to join our guild'' She smiled slightly.
'' We belong to the newly established dragon guild'' Max heard a feminine voice from behind; the girl was unwilling to show herself.
'' A guild… what is that?'' Alice asked, her eyes widened.
'' A special police force that mainly deals with the blessed '' Alex excitedly walked towards his sister; his smile infectious.
''before the invasion, there were normal humans capable of committing atrocity with just human strength alone, now they have superpowers. Less than 4% of the police force are blessed and less than 20% of the military are blessed, these forces are already overwhelmed, and that is when guilds come in; to help alleviate their troubles'' Alec further added to his brother, loving every moment he spoke.
It was easy for Max to understand, he was already informed about the overwhelmed police and military forces of the country as they focused their all on capturing escaped prisoners and psychiatric patients that have been blessed by divinities.
'' 35% of the escapees are blessed, you can imagine how that would be catastrophic for the country'' Vanessa spoke in an angelic voice, yet her eyes would say otherwise. She gazes intently at Max, brimming with hidden enthusiasm.
''other guilds have already been formed; they will debut soon. We are in no rush to debut, but we first had to capture the extremely talented team, before another guild beat us to the punch'' The female behind Max spoke again, her voice was a bit rusty making it uniquely attractive.
'' imagine the guild as three very important things, a place to get real life and combat experience, a place to make money, and a place to help level up. With school's down getting a job in the future is slim to none, the guild is an insurance for your future'' Alex informed the four. Making sure he made the offer glamorous and irresistible.
"Even if I deny it, she has too much power. She could easily make my life a living hell." Max glanced at his teammates. They all seemed interested. When their gaze met, they gave him a nod of approval.
'' We will join''.
'' Great, you will receive a location of our guild, do well to show up'' Vanessa flashed Max with a calming grin with a hint of madness before making her way out; leaving the training room like no door existed. The girl behind Max also vanished just like how she came.
Alex and Alec took giant intimidating steps as they appeared before James, they whispered in his ears before making their way toward Max in the same exaggerated manner as they did before.
Placing a firm grip on Max once they neared him, they then whispered in his ears.
'' You better stay clear of my sis, don't look at her, don't listen to her voice and don't you dare touch her'' Alex made his voice unnaturally deep, increasing his grip on Max.
"You better protect her. If even a single strand of hair in her body gets damaged, I will make sure pain becomes your everyday reality." Alec sounded even crazier than Alex.
'' byeeeee'' they then flashed Max a genuine warm smile before leaving as though nothing had just happened.
There was a collective sigh of relief when they were left alone, the four uninvited guests had unknowingly increased the pressure in the room, making it very stuffy.
'' guys…. am so sorry for what my brothers did'' Alice wanted to crawl into a hole and scream her head off. Max and James were not bothered by her brother's behavior; they would have than the same if they had a sister.
Emily was quiet for a while before her expression brightened '' Milton Mclean…. the famous clothing brand… your father is Robert Milton Mclean, the C.E.O of the billion dollars Milton Mclean clothing company''
'' that makes sense, I was wondering how her brothers were with the president's daughter… wait… a billion'' Max quickly shot his gaze at Alice.
'' A billion, a billion, what the hell are you doing in such a small town, and how the hell did you end up with the poor, in a school with many poor,'' James was justifiably confused and curious; he felt he was living a lie.
A loud tsk was heard from Alice, she frowned bit by bit before easing it '' Yes, my dad is the C.E.O of Milton Mclean… yes, we are a billionaire family but my father is a fucking minimalist and hates to spend even a dime of his money'' Her frown was back with much intensity '' do you known how many time I wanted to be extravagant only to be told no…. god you don't know the feeling''
Although Max couldn't get over a billion with a b, he became remorseful for her, finding the thought of having limitations on a billion with a b pitiful.
'"Individuals with low levels are free to go home." Nixon announced differently than many were used to.
Max didn't even realize time had quickly gone by; after saying their goodbyes they all left the facility. The events of today were like a fever dream Max thought, laying in his bed as tiredness enveloped his body; he fell asleep hoping the best for tomorrow.
Wednesday,29th January 2025.
''Ting! Ting!''
'' Cube mania, the divinities sound like edgy kid's sometimes'' Max was outside his apartment with his thoughts. He patiently waited for his side his apartment overlooking his street.
This morning Max received the coordinate to the so-called dragon guild; he didn't even bother to question how Vanessa got his contact number. But soon after, he got a text message from Alice, a first. He was taken aback by that yet receiving a text from someone other than James was riveting.
In the text, Alice insists on picking everyone up and sending them to the headquarters of the dragon guild.
'' I guess she doesn't want to hide her wealth any more than she already has''.
As Max waited for Alice to appear with her ride, he noticed someone approaching him at the corner of his eye. He turned his neck to get a proper glance however he wished he hadn't.
'' hello sir'', A man draped in a white clergyman robe with green patterns splatted all over, creating some chaos in the white robe. He was scrawny and had sinking eyes yet Max felt he was energetic and audacious. On his forehead was a clear outline of the floating castle in deep black ink.
The mark on his head caused Max to blink many times, it was an oddity and off-putting to Max for reasons he couldn't understand
'' Can I interest you in something profound and glorious'' He spoke with such reverence it was almost hypnotizing; his voice was oddly angelic, and his mannerisms were impeccable.
He had a permanent smile on as he spoke, his brown eyes softly gazing at Max.
''He is human, but why do I sense…. something off about him'' Max smiled back at him, giving him the go-ahead to continue.
'' I am a deacon at the church of Divinity, you can call me David '' his soft gaze and permanent smile still stayed on; it was almost robotic even though he was so human.
'' Church of what??! '' the thought boomed in Max's mind, and things quickly became clear. He was about to use his skill; observer's eye to gain more detail about David when suddenly.
''Ting! Ting! Ting! Ting! Ting!''
Max's heart sunk to the bottom, and his soul shook as his pupils sharply contracted; this was the first time he had received such a message and with such urgency.
'' but he is just human…. he doesn't have the characteristic of a blessed…what the fuck is going on '' His eyes were still glued to the status screen; fear had unknowingly gripped his body.
'' Sir— ''
''honk! Honk!'' there was a sudden honk from a car.
''sorry Mr. David, I have to go now'' Max used the opportunity to escape his current predicament.
David's expression was still unchanging, he narrowed his eyes before taking off in another direction.