Chapter 34: Idea

After the fall of Ghalvhir, many kingdoms around the world became concerned as to what the future holds.

To prepare for any danger, they bolstered their defenses and procured raw materials.

On top of that, the 'Nine Heavens' and their territories announced to the public that they will not involve themselves with those who were responsible for the fall of Ghalvhir.

While the tension made those of high status paralyzed in their position as they feared what may happen to them, thieves, thugs, and crimminals alike thought of one thing.

"A kingdom with no one to protect it is no kingdom!"

These individuals crossed the border and went to Ghavlhir to cause mayhem to the remaining people.

On their way, they met those who tried to migrate to their neighboring kingdoms only to be toyed with and become dolls, waiting for their turn to be played with.

Those who were chased by their fellow Ghavhrians who succumbed to madness after losing everything, stumbled upon a certain someone.

They were their hope, like a warm light in a dark and scary maze.

After seeing one of the two took care of the bastards who were chasing after them, they looked at them with utter gratitude.

Now, a temporary shelter was created for them.

"Eat this now... you have to eat a lot to have energy"

A mother encouraged her son who just lost his father after he tried to stall for time to eat the stew that Leon prepared for them.

"....."

The child cried after the newly cooked stew gave warmth with just a spoonful of it.

Days of running away, forced to eat cold food and sleep on ground while having to endure the chilly night, the tranquility the newly cooked food and the warm shelter gave to him made his body that was filled with tension and wary to calm down.

The same thing applied to all of them.

The sense of tranquility that embraced them as they slowly savoured the food, though a bit bland, in a safe place made them looked up to Leon and Persephone.

It was to the point that they forgot about the fact that they were the ones who are responsible for the fall of their kingdom.

A few hours later,

"These are the people who you saved? You?"

Charlie asked in disbelief.

"Hey, it will be better for us to have more citizens in our growing city, no?"

"Sigh. Okay... I'll take care of this. You can go and do your thing now"

"Thanks!"

Charlie then introduced himself to the people and quickly managed to get along with them.

"Is that true?"

The children asked.

"Why of course it is! Do you think I'm lying?"

They shooked their head as they laughed.

"No!"

Seeing their chilren and grandchilren happy and smiling without a care made the others feel thankful beyond comprehension for the grace that they received.

...

[137th day]

"Are you finish, master?"

"Yeah. The lunatic just died so there's no more reason to stay here"

"May I eat them?"

"Of course you can~"

Persephone sat on the ground as she ready herself to devour the scrumptious looking bodies that Leon punished.

PING!

[Announcement to <Player: Leon Andreas>]

"Oh? Something is happening"

[You are now on step closer to receiving a personal title. Please keep up the good work]

"A personal title? What's that?"

[Will you use a <Question ticket>]

"No. I don't think there's a need to do that. Since it is something important enough for you to tell me, I'm sure that this 'personal title' is something that will greatly benefit me and the others"

[You are prohibitted from telling others what this is about]

"That's fine. But... are there others who already have their own progress regarding this?"

[Yes. Including you, there are three among the five <Players> who have made progress in getting their title]

[Their names will not be shown even if you use a <Question ticket>]

"Shit! Someone got ahead of me!"

Leon sat down in a lotus position and thought hard about it.

"Since AQA said I was one step closer to obtaining a title, that means I did something worthy for it... but the only thing I did today is kill though"

Leon looked around and then lay down on the ground.

"... That means..."

A smile formed, with eyes filled with pure malice.

"I have to kill more to get my title!"

He got up and asked AQA with a smile, "AQA, will our 'personal title' grant us some kind of benefit base on what title we get?"

[Will you use a <Question ticket>]

"HAHAHAHAHA!!!!"

He bursted into laughter.

"Ah, master's finally lost it"

Persephone continued on eating the corpses while ignoring the psycho who was laughing.

"I killed so many since the first mission we got... which must have been the foundation for this title!

And base on what my actions will be from now on will affect as to what title I will get!"

After half an hour, Leon continued to deduce the possibilities after confirming his idea.

"Persephone, do you want to eat more~?"

Persephone knelt down as she sensed a sort of danger from Leon.

"If you would allow me to, that will bring me pure bliss, master"

She then figured out the source of discomfort she was experiencing.

"Good. Because we will be cleaning up this ruined kingdom!"

It was because Leon was oozing with bloodlust that for the first time since she was created, she felt fear for the very first time.

...

[Exclusive mission has been generated]

"Oh wow! I'm having another one!"

[Mission grade: A]

[Mission difficulty: B]

Marco stopped working and quickly run to look for Lexi.

[Favor]

Mission description: A noble demi human found out about a popular wine and drank some in a whim. Surprised by the flavor and quality of the wine, she became intrigued and looked diligently for the source of this wine. She then found out the source which happens to be from the very castle that the 'Nine Heavens' promised not to touch.

Knowing this, she has decided to take this matter with utmost care in order to procure for more and is now heading for the Vermillion mountain city in ten days to go Heaven Blaz1e city.

Objective: Impress the noble to establish a more solid foundation for your business.

Reward upon completion: 200 points. Other rewards may be given depending on how you will complete the mission.

Failure to complete the objective: The possibility of your products being sold among the demi humans, except for those who are in Vermillion mountain city, will drop significantly.

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"Lexi"

"Yes master?"

"Do you want to travel with me?!"

Marco asked as he grabbed Lexi's hands.

"Yes! I... I want to see other places! That is if it is alright with you"

"Of course it is!"

Hearing this, Lexi became happy that he was in the verge crying.

After Marco left to Vermillion mountain city and while he was working, Lexi thought that Marco forgot about him.

"We can buy all the things we'll want so make sure to tell me anything that fancies you"

"I... Are you sure about that, master?"

"Of course I am. I am the richest among the five of us so it would only make sense I have money to spare!

We can go this afternoon"

Marco proudly said.

"Then... please excuse me and I will get myself ready"

After hugging once more, Lexi run off to his room to prepare essential items he will need for the trip.

"Olad, inform the other two that I and Lexi will be going away for a mission. We will be departing in a few hours"

Olad appeared.

"Understood. I shall inform Sir Tony and father about this at once"

While Marco hurriedly made preparations for their departure, Tony felt sorry for Aldo as he knew that Aldo will be the one between the two of them who will be taking care of Marco's work while he is gone.