The Author's POV

After we met with Amanda, we directly entered the building.

Instantly I was left speechless by the grandeur of the place. The place reminded me of my parent's guild lobby. But a lot more spacious and luxurious.

Standing at the front of a lobby, a young man that looked to be in his mid-thirties came to greet us.

Maxwell Benson, Amanda's personal assistant.

Spotting me, he held out his hand with a warm smile. He gave off a good first impression, like an older brother next door. Competency aside, it was because of the impression he gave off that he was chosen to be Amanda's assistant.

"Ren Dover, right?"

"Yes."

I shook his hand.

"And I'm sure I don't need to introduce myself to Melissa, right?"

Melissa smiled at Maxwell's words. She had already met him before. Turning his attention back to Amanda, he offered.

"Young miss, shall I give the two a tour?"

"Nah, I'm good. I've already been here before. Plus, we've got more important things to do"

Before Amanda could respond, Melissa instantly refused. Maxwell smiled at her response.

"Very well, then I shall escort you to the meeting place"

"Hey wait, I didn't say I didn't want to hear about this place"

I immediately protested. Unlike her, this was my first time here.

"No one asked you"

Unfortunately, I was immediately cut off by Melissa who quickly moved towards the elevator area.

Out of pity, Maxwell briefly introduced me to the place. Together with Melissa, and Amanda, we stood in front of the elevator.

"The first and second floor as you can see are the areas which we attend and greet our guests. From the second floor up, there are the offices for the contracted heroes that are currently working under us..."

Ding'”!

The elevator then arrived, and Maxwell hopped in and pressed the button that led to the fifth floor. Amanda who was next to him pressed another button.

She had other things to do and so she couldn't stay with us. She only came to the bottom floor to greet us.

Ding'”!

[Fifth floor]

After a brief moment, the elevator arrived on the fifth floor. Bidding Amanda goodbye and exiting the elevator, I saw a large circle-shaped lobby and office doors spaced out along the wall.

Navigating through the fifth floor, Maxwell guided me, and Melissa to a rather spacious office. A large round table stood in the middle with special triangular-shaped devices in front of each seat.

Standing by the side of the office, Maxwell politely smiled.

"Please make yourself comfortable. This is where the meeting will be held. Briefly, the master will contact you. In the meantime, whilst you're waiting for the master and the elders to attend, I'd suggest you set up your presentation. Aside from that, you can contact me if you need anything else"

Maxwell turned his head left and right and checked the room. Seeing that everything was set up, he bid farewell.

"It seems like there's nothing left for me to do here. If you need anything else, please let me know. If you'll excuse me now, I must leave."

"I understand, thank you"

Nodding my head, I politely bid Maxwell goodbye.

Entering the office, heeding his suggestion, Melissa and I got quick to work. We quickly inserted the USB inside of the projector and loaded the presentation up.

After a while, I clapped my hand in satisfaction. Turning the projector on, I curiously asked Melissa.

"Is it ready?"

"Should be"

"Do you remember your lines?"

Prior to today, I had memorized my lines. This was so that I wouldn't screw it up.

"What lines? I don't do lines"

"...Oh, right"

was then that I remembered that Melissa was the one who built the project from scratch. She didn't need to

Ping'”! Ping'”! Ping'”!

triangular-shaped devices resting on the table

up from the devices. A total of twelve holograms

seconds, all the devices

animal, I felt all eyes directed towards me. With keen interest in their eyes, the people behind the hologram

"How young"

you must be the ones that

they will be presenting

Ping'”!

last, the device at the head of the table lit up. A middle-aged man

room changed. Everyone on the table looked at than with hints of respect

was Edward Stern, the Demon Hunter guild master, and

of the most powerful figures in the human domain. Smiling amiably, Edward Stern looked at me and Melissa

for not being able to

"It's, okay we understand"

was delighted. This put a lot less pressure on me when

situation

and every member present here being an extremely influential person,

had made time for me and

presentation behind us, Edward Stern

we are all busy, let's get straight to the point. Please introduce us to your

"Very well"

a small stick

concept. It's a new external mana system that can be used to integrate

flowed like water. They were crisp and pleasant to the

aid of the presentation, even I could easily

stood beside her with a plain smile. On a couple of occasions,

I hope I

was in charge of speaking was more on the

our target customers were, what type of strategy we would use to combat competitors, the longevity of the product, how

Once it was my turn, to my surprise,

answer most of the questions thrown at me by the elders. The longer I spoke the more confident I got. In less than ten minutes, I finished the

that's the end of the

with satisfied looks on their

discussions seemed,

this scene, Edward Stern suddenly raised his hand and everyone instantly

back to us, he

you very much for the presentation. We will contact you shortly after a brief discussion amongst

"Sure"

investment was,

I'll let you know as

Ping'”!

His hologram soon disappeared.

Ping'”! Ping'”! Ping'”!

his hologram, one after the other,

...

sat down and looked at the presentation displayed

it were Ren and

easy to understand. Amanda couldn't

other hand, there was Ren. Although he started roughly, by the end of the presentation

Cliiii'”!

screens appeared on her

you guys

first one to break the silence. He wanted to hear the other's opinion

were to do as they proposed in the presentation we would surely

if the project fails? If it fails won't we be

Although they were rich, they couldn't just freely give money away. They had to

we could potentially be losing more than

to worry about?

another elder spoke up. This time, no one

the words 'his daughter' fell from the elder's mouths, the room's mood became somber. Even Edward Stern's

knew who he was referring to.

existence that everyone feared. Edward Stern included.

fact a very capable person. She alone is

this, the discussions resumed. One after the other,

"I agree"

see a lot of profit being generated in

a

is...what if

just means we lose money. If we keep this project under wraps

recruit him, even

Ren Dover.

the main reasons why they chose to listen to the