Chapter 20 Guild War part 1

[AN; Hello fellow otakus,some slight changes made to the shadow necromancy skill description in chapter 2. Don't worry,it doesn't change the nature of the skill description in any significant way so it won't affect the protagonist's usual development . But... Feel free to check it out before you proceed with this chapter .]

Kailen came out of the shower as his towel hung around his neck, his gaze tracing back to the system's issued mission.

''There's no use arguing with the system. I guess I have no choice but to attend the university'' Kailen sighed. He honestly felt like it was a waste of time, enrolling in the university to learn how to have fun? 

''What kind of absurd reason is that?'' He complained. This system was just too unpredictable. Kailen knew the system had a goal in mind for him. However he could not yet put a finger on what exactly it was. 

''Anytime I question the system concerning its origin, it remains completely silent or rather ignores me... '' Kailen navigated his way to his bed, his disheveled head finally touching the sheets.

Before he closed his eyes to sleep, his thoughts lingered on one last thing he had noticed about the system.

''Whenever it communicates, it feels like I'm interacting with some sentient lifeform rather than a programmed software '' 

He he yawned , finally closing his eyes'' There's no need to dwell on these thoughts. As long as I'm able to grow stronger, that's enough for me''

Kailen finally drifted off.

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''Guild leader, we just spotted Kailen Darkhaven entering his house alone. No movements of Ice has also been spotted so far. His number also seemed unreachable.... We think ....''

Conrad Ronald was listening to the B ranked Guild member he had issued to be on guard for any sign of Kailen Darkhaven's return to his house, when the voice on the other end of the call suddenly went silent, replaced with the sound akin to the fall of an object, probably the guild member's phone.

Conrad fumed with rage. 

He immediately understood what had occurred. Kailen Darkhaven had somehow managed to locate the presence of the guild member and killed him.

''The only plausible conclusion as to why the bastard is alive and Ice has not returned is that he killed Ice and disposed off his body. But this seems extremely absurd.

He was just an E ranked awakener a few days ago, how could he manage to grow strong enough to kill the B ranked awakener I sent to his house and also kill Ice, one of the strongest A ranked awakeners in this city? What kind of freak is this Kailen Darkhaven?. I must eliminate him as soon as possible.

I cannot allow him to grow stronger any longer'' Conrad's memory traced back to the video of Kailen at the Smallville county. ''An absurd skill that allows him to create a minion from a dead creature to fight for him. It's possible he has several of those minions at his disposal, that may aid him in battle. I will no longer judge this bastard with common sense. He has what it takes to kill an A rank after all, also considering that he has minions fighting for him in addition. However ridiculous it may sound; I need to plan as though I were about to face an opponent equal to me. Since that is the case, I need to make adequate preparations.

The rumors indicate that he has rejected the other guilds and the cooperations that extended an invitation to him, Perhaps I could take advantage of that and join hands with the other guilds in the city to secretly end him, as it would be too disgraceful to do that openly. It will take at most a week to gather the two other guilds, but that could work. At this point, it's no longer about removing a potential threat, he's already a threat. Plus, the bastard killed two of my guild members. He must pay with his blood'' 

Satisfied with his plan, he turned around, left the balcony in his bathing robe and returned to bed. After all, a beauty lay beneath the sheets, awaiting his presence.

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Kailen eyes drifted open, a satisfied grin gracing his face.

He had just been briefed by one of the dark fiend hounds who communicated to him from the shadow expanse about having completed the task she had received from Kailen yesterday.

''Bastards'' Kailen scoffed , as he rose ,donned in some sort of large pajamas, the sheets trailing behind him. He entered the bathroom to wash his face, his mind tracing back to what he had discovered through shadow manipulation yesterday. 

He was about entering his house when he noticed a shadow lurking around in the vicinity. 

Kailen immediately connected the dots. He figured there was a high possibility that the Guild leader of the Sunset Guild had decided to watch out for any sign of his arrival from the wilderness, and whether or not he returned with Ice.

If he returned with Ice, the guild leader would at least be able to confirm that Ice was alive, and that Kailen had found a way to subdue him.

If Kailen returned alone, Conrad would theorize that Ice had been killed by Kailen Darkhaven and would find a way to take revenge.

This was what had led to the death of the Awakener who was making a report to Conrad Ronald yesterday.

The dark fiend shadow hound, being an assassin type diabolic beast, had dealt with the enemy from the shadows.

''Looks like I have to be more ruthless and quicker to end my enemies. With my current strength, I'm more than strong enough to put an end to the guild leader of the Sunset Guild. It's about time I make an open declaration to the guilds in this city that I'm not a pushover. I have the perfect plan for that in mind'' He mused with a cold facial disposition, as he adorned a black hoodie, casual jeans and black sneakers, then headed out.

Kailen had no idea that the Guild Leader of the Sunset Guild was planning to launch an attack with the other guilds in the city against him in about a week's time. However, what Conrad Ronald did not also expect, was that today his life would end pitifully.