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"

one who

Ping'”! Ping'”! Ping'”!

devices resting on the table

from the devices. A total of twelve holograms appeared before us, depicting

seconds, all the devices apart from one

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

"How young"

must be the ones

what they will be

Ping'”!

table lit up. A middle-aged man with obsidian black eyes and a black heir

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

Demon Hunter

the human domain. Smiling amiably, Edward Stern looked at me and Melissa before apologizing.

for not being able to

"It's, okay we understand"

was delighted. This put a lot

this situation

each and every member present here being an extremely influential person, they weren't

the fact that they had made time for me and Melissa was

towards the presentation behind us, Edward

time. Since we are all busy, let's get

"Very well"

stepped up. Pressing onto a small stick in her hand, the PowerPoint

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

like water. They were crisp and pleasant to

she said was clear and consise, and with the aid of the presentation, even

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

I don't screw

of speaking was more

were, what type of strategy we would use to combat competitors,

Once it was my turn,

most of the questions thrown at me by the elders. The longer I spoke the more confident I got. In

of the presentation.

with satisfied looks on their faces, the elders whispered

how reverent their discussions

scene, Edward Stern suddenly raised his hand

back to us, he

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

"Sure"

mind this. Given how big the investment was, it was only natural that

you know as soon

Ping'”!

His hologram soon disappeared.

Ping'”! Ping'”! Ping'”!

his hologram, one after the other, the other

...

Demon Hunter guild. Amanda sat down and looked at the presentation

it were Ren and

and easy to understand.

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

Cliiii'”!

and thirteen different screens appeared on her monitor. For a brief moment of time, no

do you

to hear the other's opinion before voicing his. Instantly one of

surely

it fails won't we be losing a lot of

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

is true, if it fails we could potentially be losing more

there to worry about?

This time, no one

the words 'his daughter' fell from the elder's mouths, the room's mood became somber. Even Edward Stern's expression couldn't help

the room knew who he

feared. Edward Stern included. After a while, Edward Stern shook his

picture for a moment. Melissa is in fact a very capable person. She alone is worth the investment. As long as we don't do

the elders heard this, the discussions resumed. One after the other, the

"I agree"

if we offset the pressure that will come from the other guilds and perhaps the union, I can see a lot of profit being generated in the long term. If we play our cards right we may be

is a

is...what if

money. If we keep this project under wraps all that we lose is money. Plus,

recruit him, even if

Ren Dover.

was one of the main reasons why