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"

remembered that Melissa was the one who

Ping'”! Ping'”! Ping'”!

triangular-shaped devices resting on the table lit

different types of holograms popped up from the devices. A total

all the devices apart

interest in their

"How young"

must be the ones

wonder what they will be presenting

Ping'”!

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

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

Demon Hunter guild master,

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

not being able to

"It's, okay we understand"

wasn't offended in the slightest. In fact, I was delighted. This

situation was

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

they had made time for me and

attention towards the presentation behind us,

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

"Very well"

a small stick in her hand, the

presenting you a new concept. It's a new

water. They were crisp and pleasant

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

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

hope I don't

of speaking was more on

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

my turn, to my surprise, I didn't stutter

was comfortably able to answer most of the questions thrown at me by the elders. The longer I spoke the more confident I got.

the end of the

their faces,

how reverent their discussions seemed, their interest

Edward Stern suddenly raised his

to us, he smiled

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

"Sure"

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

you

Ping'”!

His hologram soon disappeared.

Ping'”! Ping'”! Ping'”!

the other, the

...

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

on it were

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

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

Cliiii'”!

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

do you

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

concept itself is revolutionary. If we were to do as they proposed in the presentation we would surely make a lot of money. In fact, this could probably help us

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

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

it fails we could potentially be losing more than what its

worry about? His

another elder spoke up. This time, no one followed

the elder's mouths, the room's mood became

of the room knew who he was referring to.

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

capable person. She alone is worth the investment. As long as we don't do

the discussions resumed. One after the other, the elders

"I agree"

perhaps the union, I can see a lot of

is a valid point

the problem is...what if the project

money. If we keep this project under wraps all that we lose is money. Plus, there's also that

If we manage to recruit him, even if the project fails, it might be worth

Ren Dover.

was one of the main reasons why they chose