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. She didn't need to

Ping'”! Ping'”! Ping'”!

triangular-shaped devices resting on the table

A total of twelve holograms appeared

of seconds, all the devices

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

"How young"

must be the ones that we

what they will

Ping'”!

the table lit up. A middle-aged man with obsidian black

the atmosphere inside of the room changed. Everyone on the table looked at

the Demon Hunter

human domain. Smiling amiably, Edward Stern looked at me

being able to see you

"It's, okay we understand"

I was delighted. This put

situation

each and every member present here being an extremely influential

made time for

towards the presentation behind us, Edward Stern

let's get straight to the point. Please introduce us to your

"Very well"

stick in her hand, the

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

like water. They were crisp and pleasant to the

that she said was clear and consise, and with the aid of the

I just stood beside her with a plain smile. On a

I don't

speaking was more on the business aspect

in charge of talking about who our target customers were, what type of strategy we would use to combat competitors, the longevity of the product, how we would expand in the future, and so

my turn, to

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

the end of the presentation. Thank

looks on their faces,

from how reverent their discussions seemed, their interest was

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

his attention back to us, he

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

"Sure"

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

you know as soon

Ping'”!

His hologram soon disappeared.

Ping'”! Ping'”! Ping'”!

one after the other, the

...

the same time, the last floor of the Demon Hunter guild. Amanda sat down and looked

it were Ren

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

the presentation he managed to get every single point across perfectly. It was

Cliiii'”!

appeared on her monitor. For a

do you

was the first one to break the silence. He wanted to hear

were to do as they proposed in the presentation we would surely make a lot of money. In fact,

project fails? If it fails won't we be losing

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

fails we could potentially be losing

worry about? His daughter is

another elder spoke up. This time, no one followed

from the elder's mouths, the room's mood became somber. Even Edward Stern's expression couldn't

he

everyone feared. Edward Stern included. After a while,

a very capable person. She alone

One after the other, the

"I agree"

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 able to cement ourselves

is a valid point

again, the problem is...what

under wraps all that we lose is money.

him, even if the project fails, it might be worth the

Ren Dover.

of the main reasons why they chose to listen to the