The Author's POV

At the same time.

Aaron calmly walked around the venue with a glass cup in his hand.

His brows were locked into a tight frown as he looked at a small letter in his hand.

The first thing he thought as he stared at the letter was, 'Why would they give this to me?'

He was merely drinking and trying to make as many connections as possible when suddenly one of the elven workers handed him the letter.

It was apparently from one of the higher ups. Dwarven elders to be exact. Their comments were rather vague, but in short, they wanted to arrange a meeting with him.

'What exactly do they want from me?' Aaron wondered, taking a sip of his drink.

"…maybe they've heard about the product my guild is making."

A sudden thought occurred to him.

Lowering his head, he looked at his smartwatch. Tapping onto it, he looked through a series of files on his watch.

[Project - Nolon]

[Project - Convention467]

[Project - β98]

[Project - Rentolv]

On his watch was a list. A list of projects that his guild was working on behind the scenes.

Being the number one guild in Lewington city, one of the four great cities, their guild invested in many side projects. This was just what guilds did.

Staring at the list, Aaron's finger soon paused on a certain file.

[Project α-12]

Project detail : Automated machine.

Time of operation : 12 minutes, 09 seconds.

Capabilities : D rank.

Licking his bottom lip, Aaron had a sudden look of enlightenment.

'They must be curious about this.'

He had been worried over nothing. The reason why the dwarves wanted to meet with him had to do with this. Project α-12, one of their latest projects and something that they had been working on for over a decade.

The project idea was simple, create an automated artifact that would act on its own and kill monsters without the need of sending actual heroes. Sort of like a golem.

It was a project in which they had invested billions and billions of U. It was still in the testing phases but without a doubt, it was something that would revolutionize the world once it got out.

Most likely, one of the elders from his guild leaked the contents of the project to one of the dwarven elders in hope of catching their interest.

'I'm sure it's this.' A smirk appeared on Aaron's lips. Folding the letter neatly, he quietly placed it inside of his pocket before heading for the back exit of the building.

Even if it wasn't because of the project, Aaron wasn't suspicious of the contents of the latter.

After all, he didn't think anyone would have the balls to plan something against him when he was so close to so many elites. His death would definitely be a sign of incompetency from them, as well as a declaration of war on the humans.

'According to the letter, I should have no problem exiting the building.' Aaron lightheartedly thought as he followed the instructions written in the letter.

It wasn't long before he arrived at the back door exit of the building where an elven guard stood.

Standing with his back straight, the elven guard stared up ahead. An imposing presence emanating from his body.

Rummaging through his pocket, Aaron showed the elf the letter.

"Here, I've been told to go out of this place."

at Aaron, the elf wordlessly took the letter in his hands and gave it a

Ci clank—

extending his hand, he opened the door for Aaron

spoke a single word to Aaron, but he didn't seem to

"Haaa…"

let out a long breath. He felt

it, it must mean that the contents of it were legitimate. He no longer needed to

Wooosh—

building, a fresh nightly breeze brushed past him as his clothes and hair fluttered. Around him were a lot of trees, making it hard for him to see

'What next?'

place and only seeing trees, Aaron licked

letter and taking a good look at

"Go straight?…Okay."

into the forest. Not an inkling of worry was displayed on his

Rustle—

his head in the direction of where the sound came from, Aaron saw the silhouette of a figure

of the silhouette, but staring at its outline in the distance, Aaron could

he was still not worried. With a relaxed tone, he called out for

you the guy that I'm

but the narcissism and pride behind it could

to

his head and staring at the

not exactly sure as to why you want to meet me here, but

Rustle— Rustle—

slowly walked forward, and Aaron, who

look like a human?' He thought as his eyes squinted. Trying

pointy ears like an elf. The more he stared at the silhouette the more Aaron

"….hm?"

from the bushes as its features were soon revealed for Aaron to

ears. As he had suspected, he

you?" Aaron asked, the frown on his

enshrouded him as the figure just stared at him

you mute

here to

calm and collected voice echoed

Aaron finally calmed down

That's good. You weren't

sentence, Aaron suddenly stopped

because the figure suddenly did something completely

clenched his hand and ripped something off of his face, revealing

the serene look did not last for long; what replaced it was a cold

on?…he

to comprehend what was going on, Aaron tilted

took a step forward and his face became clearer

Aaron was able to get a clear look

at Aaron from the other

"You remember me?"

***

"Fuck, where is he!"

loud, gathering

had done, Kevin bowed

"Huuu."

long breath, he lowered his head and walked

walking in the direction of where he had last seen Ren. He only

Ren, Ren…no,

times, Kevin looked at the names of everyone present, in hopes of finding Ren. But regardless of where he looked, he was unable to

visible range,' Kevin tiptoed to get a better look at what was ahead,

I have

out loud with a voice filled with

you looking for

when he was about to give up, he suddenly heard

"Who?"

from. Kevin's eyes soon paused on an old man who was