'System: Congratulations, you have created the first guild "Ethereal Conviction". The Guild Menu is now available. Announcing your feat to the world.'
"Momentous Pioneer" effect has activated, increasing rewards by 1 tier.
'Pendragon Kingdom Area System Announcement:
Congratulations to the user "Unsheathed" for creating the first player guild "Ethereal Conviction", Rewarding: 200 Guild Reputation, 2,500 Guild Experience, Kingdom Announcement Device (Special) and 100 Reputation.'
'Fraust Empire Area System Announcement:
Congratulations to the user "Unsheathed" for creating the first player guild "Ethereal Conviction", Rewarding: 500 Guild Reputation, 5,000 Guild Experience, Guild Residence Application (Bronze), and 200 Reputation.
'Sanctoria World System Announcement:
Congratulations to the user "Unsheathed" for creating the first player guild "Ethereal Conviction", Rewarding: 2,000 Guild Reputation, 10,000 Guild Experience, Guild Promotion Order (Bronze), and 500 Reputation.
'System: "Ethereal Conviction" Guild capacity: 200 people.'
Smiling, Kaiden reviewed the items, as the server was in a chaotic state. In addition, lurking in the shadows, Guilds who were building their momentum were enraged. Storms were brewing.
[Guild Residence Application] (Bronze)
This order allows an Lv.3 Guild to apply for and receive a Residence plot in a Kingdom's Town to begin building.
Restrictions: Unable to be used in Cities or higher ranked territories.
[Guild Promotion Order] (Bronze)
This order provides the ability to increase a Guild 1 Level. From 1-2 to 2-3. However, using this method clears the experience you've already gathered for the next level.
'The guild only requires 2500 experience, I rather recruit and have my people contribute to the guild. Than waste this right now.'
Pulling up the Guild Menu, Kaiden examined the features of a guild.
[Guild Name: Ethereal Conviction
Guild Level: 1 (17,500/20,000) | Guild Reputation: 2,700
Guild Leader: Unsheathed
Member Capacity: 1/200
Positions of Power: Vice-Guild Leaders, Administrator, Commander, Captain
Members: Main, Core, and Basic
Territories: None
Affiliations: None
Residence Reliant Features: Guild Bank, Guild Warehouse, Guild Training Ground, and Guild Headquarters.]
Closing the new Guild Menu, Kaiden sent out invites to Hollow Stance, Intact, MagicsSlave, Despotic Shadow, and Gentle Whisper.
Within moments the Guild's members increased to 6 and as a result, MagicSlave and Hollow were off to their usual raucous ways, the guild channel filled with laughter and chuckles.
Walking through Crescent Wake Town, Kaiden and Ezekiel in tow, they encountered Gentle Whisper manning the stall like Kaiden previously asked her to do. Ezekiel was absolutely stunned by Bella's figure and beauty. Not to mention, her current mood was jubilant as she was revealing a radiant smile as she stood there.
"Woah, that girl is a beauty, and haha look she's just your type Key. She's also wearing our guild logo so you must know her. Will my little brother become a real man soon? Hehe", hoax Ezekiel as he nudged his shoulder into Kaiden's side.
The guild logo was a golden sword with a silver hilt surrounded by a starry background.
As a response, Kaiden smiled wryly as he grumbled, "Ah, shoo shoo. She's just a cute little headache. Don't mind her."
Overhearing Kaiden's remark, Isabella's radiant smile soured as the atmosphere around her began boiling. Her pretty little countenance was now filled with fury causing her to charge him, violently yanking his ear while she screamed into.
"DAMN! How many times do I have to tell you? DON'T CALL ME A HEADACHE JERK! Do these work? Maybe you don't need them!", howled Bella as a system notification rang in Kaiden's ear.
'System: Another user is performing disorderly actions against you, will you like the system to invoke punishment?'
Smirking, Kaiden looked down at the rampaging Bella and replied "No.", as the system notification disappeared, Kaiden patted her on the head, which actually quelled her rage, but only for a moment because Kaiden is what we call - a dunce.
"There, there, stop being a headache."
Finally, after quelling the tigress's rage, the crowd glared towards Kaiden with envious looks, wishing that such a well-proportioned beauty would touch them in any type of way, but that is a conversation for another time.
Kaiden learned that in addition to purchasing a substantial amount of materials from the average players who never really dedicated themselves or have two left thumbs as a brain; there were also quite a few Lifestyle players inquiring about employment.
Now that he possessed the first guild on the server there was an enthusiastic mass of users applying to the guild as well as flooding his message system.
In the few minutes that passed, no less than 3,000 people applied and over 200 messages flooded Kaiden's interface. As a result, Kaiden had to filter his messages while also, reconfiguring the settings of his friend's list and message system.
Now, the system would ignore any character under Lv.15 which at this moment was the complete general populace. While the guild was small, Kaiden was looking for the elite to become the guild's structure that held the giant together. Kaiden had very big dreams the were being projected on this guild.
There was a reason he chose such a name is because it symbolized the oath he made to Kairo, as he would hold true to this notion. Secondly, it was inspired by the advice the celestial "Eon" gave him which further strengthened his resolve to accomplish his goals. Lastly, it was another deep message to himself. It meant through all trials and tribulation he would persevere with a conviction so deep, a tenacity so unbreakable; it would be deemed 'ethereal'. Hence, "Ethereal Conviction".
As he caught the first wind of the guilds, Kaiden was now unworried about any possibility of someone stealing this name, for it was already concrete.
Unbeknownst to this the Eight Insurmountable Titans, that have been on the gaming scene for decades were in irritable moods, solely because of him.
At that same moment in reality...
A giant headquarters - a conglomerate titan, one with a glass exterior and an ultra-modern interior outfitted with automated technology and security on the bottom floors. A sharply designed massive signboard reading "RestockeD" situated on top, surrounded by modern skyscrapers that paled in comparison to its magnitude. This was the world's 3rd leading economic power, right behind the WEPA and HARDIC.
While 'RestockeD sounded like a retail company it was far from it This was the official hidden headquarters of the committee for the world power. Ranging from technology, weapons to everyday items such as holowatches.
WEPA and HARDIC would be classified as the entertainment and human advancement departments. However, RestockeD would fall under the category of world control. Their main objective was to dominate all others in any event. Whether it be military strength, financial strength, etc. However until now, because of the mass acceptance of the products produced by WEPA and HARDIC, in the financial department, they remained 3rd.
In a conference room on the 192nd floor of the "RestockeD" superstructure, 16 individuals wearing expensive sleek suits sat around a lengthy oval table, made of enhanced oak equipped with an expansive holographic screen. These were guild masters of the Eight Insurmountable Titans as well their vice-guild masters, in the real world their statuses mirrored that of the game world., they were titans!
One guy with a rough countenance, sharp eyebrows, stubbly beard, grey piercing eyes with a thick head of hair that flowed down his back sat with an unsettled expression. His physique looked like a tiger packed in a human's body, his finger rhythmically tapped the table.
"This Unsheathed fellow is causing an uproar and disrupting our subtle plans to undermine HARDIC's and WEPA's financial authority. It seems we need to mobilize at a quicker pace.
Another person acknowledged this with a, "Hmph...say something new you unsightly fellow, you called me out of my orgasmic stupor for this? And how will you satiate me?"
The orator of this lecherous talk was a silver-haired beauty with a slender face. Her age betrayed her face, however, that was to be blamed on VitaShakes. While she didn't possess thick hips, she was curvaceous, and her bust was enormous. Additionally, she wore glasses even though unneeded, but it added to her stern yet lustful demeanor. *Meiko is that you?!*
"Bah, ditsy wench. We have things to do, other than focusing on this talk."
The Eight Insurmountable Titans didn't have a harmonic relationship rather it was mutually beneficial. A 'scratch my back, I scratch yours' situation; so more often than not, they were always seen butting heads.
Not to mention, a few of these stellar figures have had relations with each other, heh what hostile sexual tension.
"When those ants finish the procedure of guild creations, mobilize them to track and start hindering this guy's progression." ordered the oldest looking fellow in the room. It just made you wonder exactly how old he was if the Grade 10 VitaShake already held on to youth for numerous years.
Back to the current game time...
"Bella, after I do something I'll leave recruitment to you. As far as lifestyle players go don't recruit under Intermediate Apprentices for the moment. They can wait, focus on Intermediate and Advanced. As for guild recruitment, ask them to show their status window and anyone under Lv.15 is automatically exempt at this moment. I'll try to find a suitable person to fulfill the Administrator role as soon as possible. For now, you'll be the substitute."
Taking out the Kingdom Announcement Device, Kaiden took a deep breath before articulating his message.
Pendragon Kingdom Area Player Announcement:
'Unsheathed: Newly created guild "Ethereal Conviction" now commencing mass member recruitment. If you pass our requirements which is: Lv.15, viable stats for your future class as well as some inquiring question then more than likely you will be accepted. Come to the stall at the entrance of Crescent Wake Town.'
Leaving the area, Kaiden headed for the alleyway as there was only one significant thing left for him to do today - train.
Arriving at the alleyway, the usual rift opened as Kaiden stepped into the land of progressive tortured.
Inside the Forgotten Anomaly Realm, the first scene Kaiden discerned was a grimacing Latahhya perspiring a pool of sweat as Kairo stood in front of her, crossing his arms with a pondering expression.
"Kairo, I'm here for training."
Nodding Kairo directed Kaiden to take a seat next to Latahhya as he would be doing the same exact thing she was - straining themselves to become the master of their Inner Energy.
I say Inner Energy because the fruit that Latahhya ingested ultimately changed her internal composition into something similar to Kaiden's while Kairo also relayed a cultivation art to her, one integrative with her bestial bloodline.
Within 3 minutes, Kaiden was also in a similar state. Sweat pooled as Kaiden continued to grit his teeth with a firm resolve.
However, Kairo only stood in front of the pair as they toiled to increase their mastery over their energy, inspecting and mentally annotating.
'I wonder how long it will be before they understand that they are the essence of their energy and with that notion, they can control themselves shall they decree. Understand that no one holds more control over yourself than you, break these bind. Unshackle your will! Only then can we move onto the next step.'
Unfortunately, even if they had an unimaginable amount of willpower, their energy lacked substance. The driving force was nonexistent as they just came into contact with energy laws and theories. Therefore, this will be a trial they HAVE to triumph and hold authority over.
6 minutes later, Kaiden fainted. and 10 seconds after Latahhya. While Latahhya's initial willpower wasn't as strong as Kaiden, while Kaiden was gone she was in this perpetual cycle of physical and mental strain, so for the moment. She surpassed Kaiden in willpower.
Restoring Kaiden's body with modified Creation Energy, Kaiden's shaky gaze regained clarity. Kairo didn't replenish Latahhya as she was in this state for over 100 hours, therefore Kairo allowed a much-needed rest.
"What have you learned about your Energy so far?", Kairo asked abruptly as he stared as Kaiden.
"Currently, I'm at the conclusion that because Energy is the basis of our being. It holds my mental and physical together and without it, I lose focus. Energy is a necessity, however, it is also a luxury."
"Oh? And why is it a luxury?"
"Because, through your statement, I realized only a select few can manipulate Energy as it's base, even though it's there, many remain ignorant to its presence."
"Good, and have you realized the property of your inner Energy, or what it is linked to?"
Taking a moment, Kaiden thought back to his skill name... 'While this is life for an NPC, this is a game for me and they gave me the answer already.
"It pierces, nothing can stop my advance. It is linked to my tenacity and its a budding tenacity that shall soon pierce through the sky."
Nodding, Kairo gave a slight smile, "Now enforce that mindset on your energy itself. Right now, what you have is a masterless Energy, your control over it is basically naught. Control in an unrestricted environment isn't true control."
Clearing his mind, Kaiden once again began to try molding his Concentration into a guide for his energy, but unfortunately, it was harder than it sounded.
Going through 80 more hours of training, Kaiden's mind was exhausted even after Kairo replenished it once again.
"Training today was once again fruitful, we'll end it here.", advised Kairo.
However, even though his mind was exhausted. The only thought running through his mind was to strike the iron while it was hot. Kaiden rescinded the idea of stopping now and shook his head.
"Continue, I can keep going!", gritting his teeth Kaiden once again began the perpetual torture.
Kairo nodded, approving of this behavior.