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 built the project from scratch.

Ping'”! Ping'”! Ping'”!

resting on the table lit

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

of seconds, all the devices apart from one lit

interest in their eyes, the people

"How young"

must be the ones that we are

they will

Ping'”!

the table lit up. A middle-aged man with

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

the Demon

figures in the human domain. Smiling amiably, Edward

for not being able

"It's, okay we understand"

the slightest. In fact, I was delighted. This put a

this situation was

influential person, they weren't always going

had made time for me and Melissa

towards the presentation behind us, Edward Stern

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

"Very well"

stepped up. Pressing onto a small stick in

you a new concept. It's a new external mana

were crisp

the aid of

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

hope I

in charge of speaking was more on the business aspect of

talking about who our target customers were, what type of strategy we would use to combat

prepared. Once it was my

of the questions thrown at me by the elders. The longer I spoke the

the end of the

while, with satisfied looks on their faces, the elders

from how reverent their discussions seemed, their interest was

Stern suddenly raised his hand and everyone instantly

back to us, he smiled

you very much for the presentation. We will contact you shortly

"Sure"

naturally didn't mind this. Given how big the investment was, it was only natural

you, I'll let you know

Ping'”!

His hologram soon disappeared.

Ping'”! Ping'”! Ping'”!

one after the other, the

...

the last floor of the Demon Hunter guild. Amanda sat down and looked at the presentation displayed on a large monitor before

were Ren and Melissa

were clear and easy to understand. Amanda couldn't

presentation he managed to get

Cliiii'”!

different screens appeared on her monitor. For a brief moment

do you guys

He wanted to hear the other's opinion before voicing his.

presentation we would surely make a lot of money. In fact, this could probably help us widen the

if the project fails? If it fails won't we be losing a lot of

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

could potentially be losing

is there to worry about? His daughter is

This time, no one

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

who he was referring to.

everyone feared. Edward Stern included.

moment. Melissa is in fact a very capable person. She alone is worth the investment. As long as we don't do anything that is out of the line, he won't

discussions resumed. One after the

"I agree"

can see a lot of profit being generated in the long term. If we play our cards right we may be able to cement ourselves to the

is a valid

again, the problem is...what if

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

recruit him, even if

Ren Dover.

reasons why they chose to listen to the