Preparing

Everything related to the ritual is now over. What's left is his next course of action, how Zach will move on with his new life.

When the sun hangs in the middle of the sky, and the light dazzles his eyes. Zach rubbed the newspaper on the table with his gaze elsewhere.

Currently he was outside the room, with what looked like a tea-drinking podium, with a wooden umbrella-shaped roof, Zach occasionally tapping on the table as his mind wandered.

A black round hat was already positioned on top of his head. Even though the cool wind sometimes blows, the hot feeling from the weather can't be stopped.

Occasionally He would flap his collar to get some coolness.

After undergoing several rituals that were almost unreal in Zach's eyes, it was finally over. But what awaited him was Vandash City!

With the help of the light of wisdom church and Jack Miller, He gains his identity as "Zach Clourfuss".

As an experienced Gate Keeper, Jack Miller and the head of Clan Boreas decided to send him to Vandash City.

And it will happen tonight.

Of course Ilya will come with him.

Continuing to live in the city of Obsidia is not an option. As a new person and with a different identity, a new life will require a new environment.

What was on his mind right now was related to a newspaper on the table.

The main point that was published was the news about the massacre in the Church.

"The main culprit has been secured! The initial suspect was acquitted of charges but had the bad luck of dying because of the mental disorder that happened to him"

It was the boldest headline in the newspaper.

It also proves Jack Miller's words, that Zach Alfred is dead. Also due to that news, the Franciss Family no longer suffered from bullying. The church and police are said to have personally apologized to them.

In the midst of his thoughts, Zach couldn't help and sighed silently. "Even though I want to see her one last time, at least if only from afar" Zach muttered referring to Emma.

The Franciss family certainly doesn't know the truth behind this. Currently their son-in-law is gone.

And the thing that made Zach uneasy was the fact that He was going to Vandash town. In a special way, Zach doesn't like the town. It was said that according to rumors, Vandash City was the most corrupt city on the Stonefield Continent. Of course it's still a rumor and can't be confirmed.

But remembering Dellon Daxter said that when the shadow creatures appeared in the city of Obsidia, the city of Vandash and the main star empire also experienced the same thing.

As such, the City of Vandash needed at least some help in meeting its quota of Gate Keepers and police officers.

Remembering that too, Zach frowned as he realized something. "All this time I thought that shadow creatures were defeated without using any special method, but after hearing Mr. Miller's words, the weapons they have in the city of Obsidia can only weaken the Astral, then how are they going to defeat the Astral Vilion?" This particular question he had not asked Jack Miller.

And the fact that Vandash City began recruiting those Gate Keepers and police officers also proved that they managed to defeat the shadowy creatures even at the cost of losing some of their security personnel. It was basically similar to the incident in Obsidia.

And regarding the main star empire not even faltering at all, there was no additional recruitment, which implied that the state there was more stable than the two cities suffering the same fate.

"If ordinary weapons can't kill astrals... then what?" Zach fell into a reverie when his feet accidentally touched the wooden chest with metal handles beside the small chair he was sitting on.

At that moment his eyes shone as if he understood something, "Guardians? It's said that guardians are able to defeat shadow creatures. The six orthodox factions have enough power for that, but that was thousands of years ago. Are they still active? even the Boreas Clan that also came from the Dark Ages still exists today."

"Mr. Miller didn't mention anything about this matter... or was I the one who wasn't listening..?"

After thinking about the many problems, Zach closed his eyes and seemed to want to be free from those thoughts.

From behind, a faint voice sounded as if calling him. "Mr Clourfuss, in the assembly hall, Mr Miller invites you." It was a blonde woman with light blue-gray eyes. Dressed in traditional clothing.

"Okay." Zach nodded lightly. He had never seen that woman before. After all, it had only been two weeks since he had been at the residence of the Clan Boreas. There were many people he had never met.

...

In the silence of the corridor, Zach walked leisurely carrying a wooden crate in his left hand. Guided by the woman earlier, Zach arrived in front of the previous meeting room.

With the sound of two knocks, the deep voice of the man behind the red curtains rang out again, "Come in"

Zach wasn't surprised as he slowly opened the door. Inside, Jack Miller was seen sitting side by side with Olivia.

Directly opposite them, a man with black hair and withered eyes like a living corpse, Vanders Boreas also sat on the floor watching Zach's arrival.

A few steps to his side, Milly Boreas with her signature wavy hair sat quietly. In front of Her, is Ilya in a brown dress sitting a few steps away from his parents.

Zach didn't spend much time when he knew what he was going to do. With determined steps, He sat beside Ilya, placing a wooden coffin with metal handles on his right.

After that, the door was closed by the woman earlier.

The first silence was broken before being broken by a hoarse voice from Vanders. "I don't have time"

"Zach, Ilya. You have accepted your destiny to serve the continent of Stonefield. For some reason Clourfuss' domain which should have been in Obsidia has now been changed. Zach Clourfuss, you will serve as Gate Keeper in the city of Vandash. Continue your old job" A voice from behind the curtains red echoed in the room.

Zach looked serious, because basically He knew what would happen in the future. Regarding the problem of how to use the sealing medium, he already knew from the start. It was a dream he had in Amethyst City.

Vanders had explained this to him and it was identical to his memory in a dream about the black silhouette.

"Are you ready?"

Zach opened his mouth just to say "Yeah"

"You will work inconspicuously, the moment there is any hint of a shadow creature presence, it is your job to finish it. You are a Gate Keeper so there is no need for you to learn martial arts from scratch"

"This is your main task besides being a Gate Keeper in the city of Vandash"

"A Clourfuss is never given the friendly behavior of an orthodox faction, even though they are basically the same Guardian. A Clourfuss tends to work alone, but in your case, Vanders will accompany you as a mentor"

"Ask him anything that makes you curious, He will answer everything he knows"

Zach glanced at Vanders, then asked in a deep voice, "Is Mr. Vanders coming with us?"

Before the man behind the curtain even answered, Vanders chuckled softly before replying, "I am a citizen of Vandash town from the start."

Only then would Zach be enlightened, it would make it easier for him to deal with future dangers. Although with a heavy heart, it is an obligation. After all, this is a requirement that Jack Miller asked him "Do what is your destiny!".

The meeting continues with some additional information. Regarding this decision, Vanders already has a place in Vandash city so basically it will be easier for Zach.

With the recommendation method, Zach doesn't need to go through selection to become a Gate Keeper. It was an influence from Vanders. It also solidified Zach's impression of the heavily connected Vanders.