Chapter 145: Inner Circle (1)

Chapter 145: Inner Circle (1)

~Third POV~

Elsewhere in the desserts of Vacuo sandy area Cinder, Mercury, and Emerald were all going to a distinct place with Mercury groaning at this, "Argh… why do we have to go all away to the most self-isolated part of the Kingdom."

Emerald scolded Mercury while they ride a car to the area Cinder needs to be, "Hush you! We came here with Cinder to get allies in this organization. Right Cinder?"

Being the lapdog and wanting to appease her savior Cinder could only nod wearing the newly powered artifact around her neck smiling contently, "Of course Emerald. From what I heard this group known as The Crown are fanatics wanting to rebuild Vacuo back to their old days without the use of higher forms of technology nor Dust."

Getting genuine surprise by this news the two of them doubt with Mercury snickering at this information, "Ha! So basically, we're recruiting a bunch of old-age fighters that can't use anything than basic weapons without Dust! Talk about arrogant much."

Cinder for her part agreed with Mercury's assessment replying to him calmly, "On that, we can agree. Their leader Jax Asturia is especially delusional and power-hungry. He wants to bring Vacuo back to ancient times."

Emerald glances at Mercury who just shrugs this glance her gaze onto Cinder with some confusion on her part, "And we are trying to recruit this guy how exactly? It seems like to me he thinks big of himself and no one else."

Cinder only smiles at this holding her bag containing the Seer inside already thinking ahead of what their leader needs, "Oh nothing much. We simply have to make a show of power to our Queen and deal him in magic artifacts that power Aura as well as a promise when the time is right to take Vacuo. He can have it when everything has been said and done."

The two could only nod in agreement with Cinder as they were all wearing magic and equipped with magic artifacts that uses Aura to fuel them safeguarding the promised magic artifacts in their car.

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After everything has been settled down in the interview with everyone getting their questions answered everyone returned to the night.

With everyone leaving to the dancing floor Ozpin soon opens his Scroll to send out his messages to his members with Glynda standing by him speaking out, "Sir… do you think this will all go out swimmingly capturing our former ally."

At this Ozpin shakes his head as he began to walk with Glynda following beside him to the elevator, "Sigh… I wish Lionheart was still an ally. But we need to confirm this ourselves and tomorrow morning we introduce Ruby and Jack to our group. But for now, we have our duties first."

Glynda sadly nods at this of what's to come next.

Entering the elevator door, they were soon taken up above the doors to his room.

Standing at the center with Glynda readying her weapon they simply waited for their prey to enter inside…

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*Ding*

Hearing a dinging sound from the elevator Lionheart soon appeared with Ironwood, Qrow, Theodore, Ozpin, and Glynda waiting for him.

Lionheart soon entered the room with Ozpin activating the defenses in his room and shutting off all communications Lionheart began to ask, "Hello fellow colleagues it's a pleasure to meet you all again. What's the occasion of meeting up Ozpin."

Glancing towards Glynda Ozpin could only give a nod giving her the signal Lionheart was confused about the events going on, "Friends what exactly – What!"

*Shiii*

*BAM*

Suddenly taken by surprise Lionheart was soon taken up on the air thanks to Glynda Semblance <Telekinesis> slamming Lionheart to the walls slamming tightly with each member having a cold stare towards him Lionheart struggled to break free.

*Thud*

Finally breaking free and scared he yelled at them demanding what was going on, "Glynda! Everyone! Why are you attacking me – "

However, he was soon silenced when Qrow brought out something from Lionheart's bag with his weapon stabbing it through revealing it to be a Seer turning into dust and growling at him, "Grr… Lionheart… old chum. Care to explain why you have a Grimm in your bag?"

Lionheart could only look on in fear trembling in his heart looking for a way to escape leaving Theodore to sigh in disappointment, "Ai yah… You out of all of us would turn tail when you learned of Salem's immortality you crumbled down and sold us nay our friends out? Such a disappointment old friend."

Stopping in place in disbelief Lionheart glanced at all of them with his eyes wide hearing them knowing the truth, "Wha… wait you… you all know? Then why are you fighting for Ozpin when you know fighting Salem is impossible!?! She's a force of nature we can't stop!"

Seeing the cowering face of their former ally Ozpin could only frown at this with Ironwood voicing his own cold tone to him, "True. Perhaps if Salem were a force of nature. Maybe she is and can control Grimm, but we won't surrender just because she's immortal. Tell me Lionheart what you forgot we are?"

At this Lionheart was cowering trying to find an escape with Glynda reciting the pledge they all took by and stood for, "We are Huntsman and Huntresses. We are elite warriors dedicated to slaying the Creatures of Grimm and whose duty is to 'uphold the peace' of our world."

Listening to that Lionheart could only scoff at this thinking of the creed they value themselves as he spat on it, "Tch. No, we aren't… we are nothing compared to Salem. She will get what she wants if it's the last thing she does. We can't beat her. She's inevitable she will rob our futures to the ground."

Theodore was next to speak up shaking his head having a serious tone in his voice remembering his reason for joining the Academy, "Lionheart… have you forgotten the purpose for our roles as Headmasters? These academies were charged to train the elite warriors whose role was to safeguard mankind's future, especially against Salem."

Lionheart seeing no way out begins to take out his weapon causing everyone to do the same with Ozpin explaining their purpose once more, "Huntsmen and Huntresses; the best and brightest warriors of Remnant, ranking higher than Kingdom police and even military, in terms of strength, and skill. I created them to one day help mankind's hope and future to the younger generation. Sadly though Lionheart… it saddens me that you won't see it."

*SWOOSH*

*BAM*

*BAM*

*BAM*

*BAM*

Before anyone could respond the inner circle members were shocked at how fast Ozpin reacted even to them as Ozpin sent out barrages of blunt attacks at Lionheart about 100 – 300 attacks in one second.

*Thud*

Soon falling down and beaten too fast before anyone could respond or attack any further Ozpin begins to talk to Ironwood, "General. Can you take Lionheart away for questioning beneath the Academy? I trust you know what to do. Theodore can you join the General I'll be there shortly gathering one of my books to peer through his mind."

At this, the two-headmaster nodded with Qrow impressed seeing the fast reaction and attacking time chuckling to himself, "Haha… I keep on forgetting that you were once the strongest Huntsman in Vale."

Listening to that from Qrow Ozpin merely shrugs it off while innocently replying to him, "Was? Last I checked I still am. I'm not that old you crusty crow."

Qrow raises his hands in defense with Glynda sighing at this but Qrow soon frowns at him talking about tomorrow, "Sigh… tomorrow I'm probably not going to like explaining to my niece about this."

Patting Qrow on the back Glynda gave him some words of encouragement for what's to come for his niece, "Sigh… words of advice old friend? How about taking this time to teach her personally and bond with her? For what's to come I think listening to how her idol's words of advice could do wonders."

Qrow snickers at this but thanks Glynda for what's to come ahead for them moving forward.

With that, they all disburse leaving to each their own duty.

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~Jack POV~

And…

Done!

[Ding!]

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Daily Quest: Preparing to Become Strong

Description: This is merely the first step to becoming strong in Remnant as you will need it to face unknown threats and be prepared.

Objective:

-Complete Push-Ups [200/100]

-Complete Curl Ups [200/100]

-Complete Squats [200/100]

-Complete Running [20/10 Km]

Rewards: Choose your Rewards upon Completion:

-Reward #1: Status Recovery

-Reward #2: Stat Points +3

-Reward #3: Blessed Random Item Box

-Reward #4: Cursed Random Item Box

Failure: Nothing.

[Accept: Y] or [Deny: N]

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[Ding!]

[You have chosen +3 Stat Points!]

Hehe yeah, boi!

Ever since what happened with Starro and taking things easy for a change of pace I began to stack up on some of my Stat Points for a change of pace gathering as much as I can before the Vytal Festival can begin.

I spent continuously for the last 27 countings today the 28 times I saved up some of my +3 Stat points for a grand total of 84 adding up with my 15 remainings I took the time to train my skills as well as chill during our peace.

Have to say… saving up feels great!

Status.

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Name: Jack Nights

Class: The Gamer

Race: Human

Title: Hero of Remnant

Level: 50 Exp: 0/350

HP: 5000/5000

AP: 5400/5400

STR: 136

AGI: 100

VIT: 100

INT: 101

WIS: 100

LUCK: 100

Stat Points: 15-> 99

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Despite not leveling up as much as I want with my Clones training grinding our skills more importantly it was a blast to finally come up to this level and points in front of me after my grueling grinding when I first began.

Man…

It feels like forever since I became Lv. 1 to Lv. 50 where I stand today.

Despite my low aura pool, I can multiply it with my Zanpakuto Shikai 'Sin' to release it ready for battle in case I ever need that *3 power boost to my AP Bar.

Still, I'll save those 99 stat points for when I really need them.

The Vytal Festival is coming close soon, and the event of the train wreck should be happening soon enough.

*Beep*

*Beep*

Hearing a beeping sound from my Scroll during for next class I got a message from Glynda to speak up immediately with Ruby to meet the Headmaster as soon as possible early moment.

That was when I heard Pyrrha's voice from behind me, "Hey Jack aren't you going to be ready for class?"

Feeling Pyrrha wrapping around my neck being affectionate I began to make myself blush a bit I showed her the text I got from Glynda getting ready to meet them, "Nope. Looks like Glynda wants to talk to me and Ruby in Headmaster's Office. Will hopefully meet up later."

She nods at this and will explain to Nora and Ren about this later.

Thanking her I immediately got out of my dorm room seeing Ruby as she asked me the obvious, "You got the message as well Jack?"

Nodding in agreement we both went ahead to meet up with Ozpin and his crew.

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Later to finally meeting Ozpin and Qrow standing nearby Ozpin didn't hesitate to begin introducing to us, "Now then… I guess after learning about Salem. No need for the beginning. We are telling you this, Ruby and Jack would you like to help the greater good."

Ruby's eyes grow wider and wider as she realizes something as she spoke out, "We?"

At that moment, the elevator doors open, and she sees Glynda Goodwitch and General James Ironwood step out as he straightens his tie and Glynda fixes her glasses, "Sorry we're late."

Ruby is overwhelmed, narrowing her eyes at Ozpin getting what's going on, "Wait, what is this?"

Goodwitch came forward with Ironwood and Qrow, spreading her hands and trying to sound reassuring, "You know who we are. We're still the same teachers and Headmasters you met when you two arrived at Beacon."

Qrow smiles lightly at Ruby causing her to laugh a bit but shocked at the same time, "'Cept we've got a little part-time job."

Ironwood nods at this as he began to announce their importance to us, "We are the protectors of this world."

Ozpin nods at this as he began to ask directly what he wanted from us, "And we need your help."

Well…

Shit.