Anysia steadily walked down a 'T' shaped pathway. She approached a door, not a door to her left or right but a door directly ahead of her.
*opens*
When Anysia entered the room, from the look of it one could tell it was a well-equipped and advanced training facility.
And in the middle of that ginormous circular room, Anysia spotted her son relishing in a training session.
''Hm? Mother's here? Again? This is the third consecutive day even though I told her not to bother my training'
*phew* *phew*
Aimer was twisted in mid-air when he sensed his mother's presence and that was before he precisely shot two fast arrows at two of the practice dummy's.
'To my left!'
Item [Morphling: Elgar's Composite Sword] has been equipped!
After Aimer landed he quickly brought forth Elgar's Sword and swiftly slash to his left where three approaching dummies fell in an heartbeat.
'Next. To my right'
Aimer skillfully tossed the Sword from his left hand to his right where he pierced the chest of another incoming dummy.
*bzzt* *bzzt*
Aimer slid the fidgeting dummy off his sword.
"Wow. This isn't the first time seeing you training but for the past three days you've amazed me,"
Aimer raised his head before tuning towards his mother.
"Aha, you flatter me mother,"
Aimer unequipped his weapon in the blink of an eye. Anysia noticed and became curious.
"That, how do you do that?"
Aimer looked at his now empty hand before glancing back at his mother.
"Oh? That's a secret. I wish I could tell you but,"
"Okay. Don't worry. I understand,"
Aimer was slightly surprised of his mother's reaction to his response.
'Well, that was easier than I thought'
"Hey mother, thank you."
"My pleasure,"
Anysia plastered one hand over her brightly lit smile.
"That aside, how's everything going?"
"Hm? Are you talking about the items you gave me the other day?"
Though Anysia was confused she thought she had a vague idea of what Aimer was addressing.
"Yes. What do you think of them,"
Aimer gestured out his hand awaiting his mother's response.
"They're perfect. Really, I like them and I appreciate everything thing you've done,"
'Ahh, that's good to hear. I guess it was a good idea handing her [Lifebender, Wand of the Empty Void (Legendary] and [Asmar's Robe]'
For a second, Aimer had a proud smile across his face while he stared at his mother.
"Anyways, had anything happened while I was in training?"
"Well, no. Why?"
"N, nothing. It's fine I guess,"
'Hmm? I wonder what that was about?'
Anysia questioned herself but was reluctant to pursue the matter.
'I've been training for three days since my last Entrance. For one, it's now time to hold up my end of the bargain that's why I've stayed secluded for these three days to wait out the week. Not only that, but the Loudo Guild must be in turmoil right now and it was best if I didn't show myself after what I did. Still, I wonder if those guys are okay'
Anysia watched as her son's countenance had a concerning expression except for his eyes that flashed an emotionless glare.
"Are you okay, Aimer?"
Aimer quickly snapped from his dazed state.
"Ahh, yes! I was just thinking that its time for me to take a break,"
"Oh! That's great! I'll go fix something in the meantime,"
Anysia wiggled her body in happiness. She was was only happy because Aimer hadn't eaten for the past three days even though she encouraged him to.
Sadly, for some reason Aimer never had a hungry stomach during that period.
'She looks quite happy'
Aimer felt an heartwarming feeling deep within him when he peeked at his mother.
Eventually, Anysia evacuated the room and so did Aimer. The only difference was that Aimer left only after he cleaned up his giant mess.
A few minutes after Aimer left the room with his mother they both parted ways. Anysia left to fix some afternoon snack while Aimer took a quick shower.
*exits*
'Ahhh! This villa is really luscious. Just look at the place! A training facility underground to a massive courtyard in the back! How lucky I am'
Aimer stepped out is the shower and admired the bathroom around him for a minuscule of seconds before heading towards his room.
Fast forward, Aimer had gotten dressed in his usual attire then went downstairs to meet his mother.
"Oh! Wow! You made all this?! In such a short time!"
Aimer was surprised when he saw the table filled with a variety of numerous dishes to try. He promptly sat down with his mother and they both enjoyed their banquet.
During that time where Aimer ate with his mother, neither of the two exchanged any words. And in that uneasy silence time flew by before Aimer knew it.
He was now washing the dishes that both his mother and himself ate out of. Even so, it didn't take Aimer long since he was an expert when it came to cleaning up the kitchen.
It was something he's been doing since he was thirteen so it was second nature to him.
'Finally, I'm done. Now I can leave'
Aimer wiped the last debris from the table which he ate at before preparing to take his leave.
"Hey mother! I'll be leaving for a short while and don't worry I'll try by best to make it back in time,"
Aimer interrupted his mother who was doing yoga in the living room.
"Okay. Just be careful out there,"
Anysia was so focused on her exercise that she put a blind eye to what Aimer had to say.
'Well, let's not stay around for any longer. It's now 3:00 pm and I should get going'
"Alright. See you later,"
Skill [Fade] has been activated!
With that Aimer vanished from his spot to the outside of the villa.
Item [Mask of the Jester] has been equipped!
Aimer slowly covered his face.
"Let's go,"
****
*sighs*
'Seems I've made it'
Aimer had now appeared at the plaza Auction Coalition. Though, because he suddenly appeared out of thin air this took many passerby by surprise.
'Where did he come from? Who is he?'
The thoughts lingered within the minds of the people who snuck a glance at Aimer.
"Oh? There he is!"
"Hey! Gimme that! Let me see,"
"Hey wait! You just had it awhile ago!"
"So! What does the at mean! Just give it to me,"
"No, shit! You fat f*ck!"
"Hmph! Shut up!"
Two agents dressed in a casual unsuspecting attire fought over a binoculars which they were currently using to focus in on someone.
You could guess who that person was...it was of course Aimer.
'Hm? There's one...no two!'
Skill [Fade] has been activated!
Unexpectedly, Aimer vanished from the eyes of the public to a rooftop close to his last location.
"...!!!"
'What? Where's he go!? How did I lose him?"
'H, he was just there?'
The two agents became stunned, their faces sweat rapidly after witnessing their target disappear. To them, the person moved at a speed their eyes could keep track of.
"It seems like you guys are having a wonderful time,"
'W, when did he?'
"Who are you!?"
The fat agent immediately turned around to see a lanky masked individual wearing a feathered hoodie over his head.
That agent was met with blood-red eyes that glares at him from behind the mask.
Whilst the other agent slowly turned around to view the same.
"Shouldn't I be the one asking that question?"
'Dammit! Why does this person have to be right?'
The fat agent clenched his teeth tightly. Simultaneously, him and the other agent glanced at each other for a second. It was if they contemplated whether to say anything.
"I don't have a lot of patience right now so it's be best if you speak."
Upon realizing the situation, Aimer got a bit more serious.
'I don't know if we should say anything! Our higher-ups strictly told us to keep our distance! B, but that's impossible right now! This person before us...this presence. I think they can kill us without a second thought is they wished'
The fat man was now a little spooked and so was his partner that that next to him.
'What should we do Dammit! Shit..let's just'
"O, okay, we'll speak,"
"Much better,"
Aimer slightly nodded his head and the immense pressure that the agents felt was lifted from them.
"Now, let's start with your names...shall we?"
*shake* *shake*
Both agents nodded their head rapidly back and forth.
"My name is Agent Scruff and this is my partner Agent Fields"
The fat agent, Scruff relaxed himself before answering Aimer.
'Now for the more important question'
"And why are you following me?"
"T, that..."
Agent Scruff, tensed up for a bit. Until his partner gently touched his clenched fist and looked at him with pleading eyes.
'For f*ck sakes! Give me a break!'
"Well, we were given a task to closely observe you,"
'Huh? A task? To observe...me? And by who?'
"Listen, tell me. Who assigned this task to you and when did it begin?"
Aimer didn't really care about who has been watching him. What he cared about was when? The answer to that question would give him an understanding of how much his overseers know about him and his progress.
For a short period of time, both agents crumbled. They didn't dare to give Aimer a response. That would be like selling out their own kind.
However, the downside was that their lives could be on the line.
With how they were trained, even if they were lower levels than Aimer they could specifically tell that his strength was miles apart from theirs.
"I, it was the BSI..."
Unconsciously, Agent Fields answered. Even he himself didn't know why he did but his lips released the information that was to be kept a secret.
'The Bureau of Secret Intelligence!? Of course it's them. Why didn't I think of that! They must've been searching for me ever since I disappeared! And I unknowingly allowed to to keep tabs on me. Dammit...things are brewing up'
Although it couldn't be seen, Aimer's faces deepened into a frown.
"It all started ever since an unknown individual fell from the sky. At first we thought it was a monster but from the description and details we figured out it was a human.
In the confusion, the entire Bureau worked restlessly trying to find that person since they've disappeared. And our investigation led us to you...The Solo Harvester,"
'Shit! He just had to tell him everything'
The Agent Scruff cursed inwardly after unbarring listening to his partner blabber all the details and behind the scenes information of their task.
'I didn't expect him to spill everything but this is good enough. I'll deal with them later...somehow'
"That's enough. You guys and get back to what you were doing. I hope you both keep this a secret as if nothing happened between you and your target...okay?"
"Yes! Yes! Yes!"
The eerie vibes that Aimer's tone gave off reassured the Agents that the figure before them was dead serious.
They were mostly delighted that he let them go unharmed.
"Then, I shall take my leave."
Skill [Fade] has been activated!
'The Solo Harvester huh? I can't believe I've already made a name. Not that I can complain because it has quite the nice ring to it'
Aimer thought before suddenly appearing before the entrance of the Coalition.
"Thank god he's gone!"
"Hey, shut up! Don't forget you spilled everything to him,"
"Yeah, I know! But what could we do! We couldn't neither run nor call for help!"
"Hmph! You're lucky you have a point....twig!"
Agent Scruff glanced away from his partner to take one last look at Aimer who was entering the Coalition.
'That person. What're they up to now'
...
At the entrance of the Coalition, the guards didn't give Aimer any trouble such as last time.
In fact, they were very respectful and allowed him to pass freely. In addition to that, they were informed to be on the look out for him throughout the week.
*smiles*
'Looks like the owner has been doing her work'
Aimer followed the guard down the pathway towards the room which he had been before.
"You may wait in here,"
The guard gestured to Aimer to enter the room and so he did. Upon entering, Aimer quickly grabbed a seat, leaned back and looked at the disco ball above him.
'Ahh, feels like it's been forever'
That was until another person entered the room. Aimer looked to his left and realized it was the woman.
"We finally meet again,"
The woman revealed her beautiful face from behind her purple veil.
"Yes, it's been while hasn't it?"
The woman gently took a seat before Aimer.
"I've heard great news about you,"
The woman's next word drew Aimer's attention even more. And with an arched eyebrow..
"Go on,"
"Well, you know. The masked man who clears the Entrances single handedly? The one known as 'The Solo Harvester'. You've never heard of it?"
'No I haven't. But is this woman reading me?'
Aimer flashed a confused expression from behind his mask.
'It only took three days. *sighs* it looks like my identity will need to be publicized soon'
Aimer had lowered his head, drifting away in his thoughts. Soon enough, he lifted back his head.
"Anyways. How did the agreement go?"
A bit surprised how quickly the subject changed the woman answered.
"Oh, about that. What should I say...it was quite thrilling. When I first proposed the disagreement the government were furious but their was nothing they could do since as you said the agreement was 'temporary'..
'Unbelievable. She's quoting me now? But still, the governments reaction should be expected. Why? Because this move will bring a massive drawback to their income'
After processing the information laid upon him by the woman Aimer responded.
"That's good because I too have good news."
"Voila!"
In an instant, Aimer brought forth all the remaining items and monster cores he collected to shock the woman in her seated position.
'What in the world! He did it! He really did it! This much item and cores will certainly last us a few weeks for auctioning! Amazing...truly amazing!'
The woman became speechless to the presentation that Aimer revealed to her.
What truly amazed her was that there were no cores under the Ascendant type and they were rarely any useless item.
Unintentionally, the woman reached out her arm to grab hold of one of the items.
*smack*
"Uh, uh, uhh!"
Aimer tapped her arm and waved his index finger back and forth signifying not to touch anything
"Did you forget? The agreement?"
"Ah, yes!"
The woman reluctantly retrieved a document from mini bag which she brought along. After pulling it out Aimer could tell at a glance that it was the broken off agreement.
"Good. Now you can do whatever you want. Just make sure to not forget my role,"
*gulp*
'Am I sacred? But why? It's not as if he's doing anything but I just get the feeling there's much more to him that meets the eye. I can't get a good read of this man!'
"Yes, I most definitely won't."
Tho woman suddenly picked up her back and opened it wide before the items, cores and her document on the table.
*swoooosh!*
The back sucked up everything, literally.
'Hm? That must be a spatial pouch? I heard they're pretty rare but handy. Sadly I don't need any because I have the 'Inventory'
"I hope we continue working together in the future,"
The woman's last word before she stood up to leave the room.
"Wait, your name?"
*halts*
"It's Maria Matsumoto,"
Without turning back the woman replied to Aimer.
'Maria huh?'
After that the woman left the room and a few seconds after so did Aimer.
And just like that, Aimer had taken the Auction Coalition within his clutches. Which left Aimer happily leaving the building.
*brrd* *brrd*
The moment Aimer step foot outside the building his phone rung.
'Huh, who could it be?'
Aimer reached in his pocket and took out his cellular device. He then looked closely at the number but the caller ID read 'Unknown'.
'Hmmm...should I answer?'
*picks up*
Aimer had stared at the screen with one hand under his chin before he decided to answer the call.
He placed the phone to his right ear.
"Hello?"
"H, hello? Is this Remia?"
"Yes, it's is. What's the matter...Nobara?"
Aimer spoke in a serious tone when he recognized the familiar voice.
"H, help. Guild Master...he...ARGHHHH!!"
"Hey! Nobara! Are you there! Hello!! Hello!?"
*sighs*
'Calm down. Why am I even mad. If something bad is happening to them why should I care. I know why...because that's just who I am. Now matter what, I can't turn a blind eye to them. It's not like they're complete strangers to me.'
Aimer clenched his teeth and fist tightly while looking in the direction of the Loudo Guild.
Skill [Fade] has been activated!