The Invincible

Bella stood in the old park, a place where memories intertwined with the rustling leaves and the faded paint on the weathered benches.

The late afternoon sun cast a warm golden glow on her delicate features, highlighting the cascade of chestnut curls that framed her face.

Her slender figure, draped in a flowing, floral summer dress, swayed slightly in the gentle breeze that whispered through the ancient trees.

Her green eyes, like emeralds shimmering with uncertainty, were fixed on Pablo, who stood a few feet away.

Nervousness danced within her gaze, causing tiny flickers of light to dance and shimmer in her irises.

They betrayed her thoughts, revealing the mingling emotions that churned deep within her soul.

Her full lips, painted with a soft, rosy hue, quivered ever so slightly, a subtle sign of her inner turmoil.

Her fingers, delicate and adorned with slender silver rings, fidgeted with the hem of her dress, betraying her unease.

She shifted her weight from one foot to the other, a graceful dance of anticipation and anxiety.

Hearing Pablo calling her name, the slight anxiety in her heart lessened a bit and she exhaled the pent of breath she had been holding since she arrived at the park.

As for Pablo, he couldn't believe his eyes. It had been over a decade since he last saw Bella.

That was when they were still kids.

Their family lives a couple of blocks from each other. Also, his father and his were friends and they both love robot fighting.

Thus, leading their children to be close. However, they lose contact when his father decides to pursue his dream of robot fighting in the city.

But now, the small Bella was standing in front, looking enchanting and dazzling.

"W-Why are you back…." He asked, taking a step closer, and looking directly into her eyes.

A bright smile appeared on Bella's face as she tugged the strand of hair behind her ear.

"I can ask you the same thing." She responded with a low sweet voice.

Hearing this, Pablo's expression changed and dimmed immediately. His shoulder dropped as he retreated to the old bench.

He sat and gazed into the old park filled with withered trees and dry leaves.

Seeing this, a sorrowful expression appeared on Bella. She rushed toward him and sat beside him and held his hand.

"After you left for the city, I've been keeping tabs on you and your father. Thus, I knew everything that happened to you." She said slowly.

"I'm sorry for the disappearance of your father and the loss of your father's company."

Pablo didn't utter a word as he continued to stare into the park. Even though he hates to be remembered for his failure.

He had made peace with it.

Seeing this, Bella became sadder and she quickly said.

"Do you know why I came back?" She asked.

Listening to this, Pablo turned his head and looked at her, waiting for her to continue.

"When you're in the city… I heard about your fame and I can't get close to you. But now…." She paused to arrange her thoughts.

"I knew you needed someone to depend on in this trial time. And here I am."

"I may not be good with robots and stuff. But when it comes to management. You can't beat me." A trace of pride appeared on her face.

"And what you need is management and someone to trust."

'Since you have a problem trusting the wrong people. But now, I'll make sure it never happens again.'

Hearing this, Pablo didn't utter a word. He wasn't stupid. He knew what Bella was saying.

His previous failure came from him trusting the wrong people. He trusts people too easily and that was his shortcoming.

And this gives him a headache when he realizes this.

After a couple of moments of silence between the two. Pablo had already made a decision long before the arrival of Bella.

However, the arrival of Bella was just icing on the cake. Besides, he can be a little rest assured with Bella by his side managing everything and focusing on developing his robot fighting career.

Thus, after a couple of discussions between the two old childhood friends.

Pablo decided to create a new guild solely for himself and his dream.

"What will you name the guild?" Bella with a radiant smile on her face as she couldn't wait to start working on the guild.

Hearing this, a bright and confident smile appeared on his face.

"The Invincible"

What!

Bella's jaw dropped to the ground, looking at Pablo as if he was looking at a maniac.

"A-are you serious?" She stammered

"What do you think?" He chuckled.

[Ding]

[System has discovered the Host spirit has risen to another level and a goal has been set.]

[Goal: Invincible]

[Guild: The Invincible]

[10 Exp for overcoming your fear and setting a goal.]

[Note: To become invisible, you must first dominate your district.]

[Mission changed]

[Road to Invincibility]

[Dominate your district: 1/10]

[Good luck on this road of invincibility. System can wait to see you at the top.]

Seeing the rows of notifications, Pablo was stunned for a moment before a wild grin appeared on his face.

'Even the system believes in me. What am I afraid of?'

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With the help of Bella, The Invincible Guild was quickly created and the news shocked the folks of Nightshade Town.

No one expects Pablo not to give up but choose to create a new guild. Besides, the name was just too domineering to ignore.

"Thank you for inviting us…" Isadora said with an appreciative smile.

She never expects Pablo to call them back to his new guild. The previous betrayal shattered the little trust between them.

And thus, didn't expect Pablo's invitation.

Pablo only waves his hand, dismissing her appreciation. "I've already forgotten about the past. Now, let's look at the future."

"Yes. Yes. I'm sure those two will soon regret their decision." Fabian said, nodding vehemently with his eyes full of conviction.

"They've already regretted it," Pablo said.

"Everything is ready?" Bella entered the room with a tablet pc in her hand.

"Let go?" Pablo announced.

"Where are we going?" Isadora asked with a confused look.

They just create the guild, where are they going? She thought.

"To fight our first fight as The Invincible"

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