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"

the one who built

Ping'”! Ping'”! Ping'”!

triangular-shaped devices resting on the table

different types of holograms popped up from the devices. A total of twelve holograms appeared before us, depicting men

all the devices apart from

eyes directed towards me. With keen interest in their eyes, the

"How young"

be the ones that we are meeting

wonder what they will be

Ping'”!

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

of the room changed. Everyone on the

Edward Stern, the Demon Hunter guild master, and

domain. Smiling amiably, Edward Stern looked at me and

for not being able to see you

"It's, okay we understand"

was delighted. This put a lot

this situation was

influential person, they weren't always going

made time for me and Melissa was

behind

Since we are all busy, let's get straight to the point.

"Very well"

small stick in her hand, the PowerPoint slide

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

flowed like water. They were crisp and pleasant

she said was clear and consise, and with the aid of the presentation, even I could easily understand what she was

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

I don't

I was in charge of speaking was more on the business

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

had come prepared. Once it was my turn, to my surprise, I

the elders. The longer I spoke the more confident I got. In less

end of

a while, with satisfied looks on their faces, the elders whispered amongst

how reverent their discussions

raised

to us, he

much for the presentation. We will contact you shortly after

"Sure"

Given how big the investment was, it was only natural that they talked

I'll let you know

Ping'”!

His hologram soon disappeared.

Ping'”! Ping'”! Ping'”!

the

...

sat down and looked at the presentation displayed on a large

were Ren

presentation was spotless. Her points were clear and easy to understand. Amanda couldn't find any faults

by the end of the presentation he managed to get

Cliiii'”!

a while, the monitor switched, and thirteen different screens appeared on her monitor. For a brief moment

do you guys

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

as they proposed in the presentation we would surely make a lot of

it fails won't we be losing

just

could potentially be losing more than what

is there to worry

elder spoke up. This time,

fell from the elder's mouths, the room's mood

of the room knew who he was

existence that everyone feared. Edward Stern included. After a while, Edward Stern

for a moment. Melissa is in fact a very capable person. She alone is worth the investment. As

One

"I agree"

see a lot of profit being generated in

is a valid point

problem is...what

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

even if the project fails, it might be

Ren Dover.

main reasons why they chose