"Holy shit, it really does work like a game!"
"Therefore, we should do as the quests asks and decided everyone's progression."
"I believe that since we want our syndicate to rise to the top, we need both legal and illegal forms, with illegal funding the legal, and the legal covering the illegal. So, I believe we should split ourselves up – into legal and illegal departments. Before we make a complete split, can I hear your opinions on what you would like from this life?" Alex pushed forward his opinion that everyone should first be content with their choice.
"Since I've been working in the business world for the past few years, I have grown to like it. As well as it being the wish of the original Elizabeth, I believe that I am suited to this businessman's world of money and deceit. I would like to keep working in this world of money."
"Just like Elizabeth, I would like to carry on the wishes of the previous Theo and become a renowned lawyer. Furthermore, we as an illegal entity will definitely require a good lawyer at some point. I also find this tangled mess of laws and bylaws incredibly interesting, the idea that you can use something so confusing as a way to judge who is evil is pointless. It guards the hypocrites and sentences the unfortunate masses. It deserves to be used as tool for us to rise."
"So, we have a businessman, and a lawyer. A source of money, and a shield. What about you two, Eleanor and Leo?"
"I don't really mind, I have pretty famous parents, so I could very easily get into the entertainment industry with Beth's help, might be worth having a spokesperson in the light to network and create a spiderweb of contacts in the upper echelons of society."
"Agreed, having better connections would certainly help both Beth and Theo get further ahead in their fields. Although Beth seems to have it pretty much figured out. Haha!"
"I figure that we will wage wars in the dark and will need someone in the light, I guess I will use my grandfather's influence and start getting into the deeper reaches of the world of politics. A good politician will be able to solve many problems that will arise!"
"So, it seems that we have set our directions: Elizabeth as a money-making businessman, Theo as our shield against the law, Leo as our information web-weaving spider, and Eleanor as our government manipulator. As for me, I will of course create the greatest underworld organisation that this world has ever seen."
[Selections accepted. Generation of classes successful.]
[New class assigned: Merchant]
[Class skills generated:
- Negotiation
The art of negotiation comes easily to you. People are much more likely to accept your demands.
- Profit
As a successful merchant, your ventures will always have a higher chance of making a profit compared to your competitors.]
[New class assigned: Lawyer]
[Class skills generated:
- Knowledge
As a lawyer, your knowledge of the law is ironclad. You have perfect recollection of all laws and legal information.
- Persuasion
A successful lawyer must have the ability to persuade the jury to believe them.]
[New class assigned: Information Broker]
[Class skills generated:
- Information Gathering
As an information broker, you get a small amount of hidden knowledge on everyone you meet.
- Blackmail
Any information broker has an abundance of information that should not be brought to the light, your ability allows you to use it to its greatest possible effect.]
[New class assigned: Politician]
[Class skills assigned:
- Oration
A successful politician is one who can persuade the public to believe in them. Your ability makes your public speaking much higher quality.
- Debate
A good politician can always push through their point in a debate, you can grasp holes in arguments and the crux of the matter perfectly.]
[New class assigned: Criminal]
[Class skills assigned:
- Combat Mastery
A good criminal needs to be able to defend themselves against rival organisations. This ability provides a comprehensive knowledge of most martial arts, cold weapons, and firearms.
- Aura of Fear
One of the most useful aspects of a criminal, is their ability to strike fear in others. As the future leader of the greatest syndicate, your control over your aura is almost perfect.]
Looking at the host of information thrown by the system at Alex, he was pleasantly surprised by the extent that it helped level him and his subordinates up. It provided much needed shortcuts and bonuses to important aspects. Everyone looked wide-eyed at the translucent screens in front of them that showed their new classes and class skills.
"Holy shit, this is insane! These skills are perfectly built for me. It's like the system is just giving me everything I could need on a silver platter!"
"Fucking hell, this makes me pretty much undefeatable on the politics scene!"
"What is the point of me staying at university with the knowledge I now have?"
"HAHAHAHA, I WILL MAKE IT RAIN MONEY!!!!"
"Woah! Alright guys, calm down! This is cool and all but we still have one more thing needed to finish the quest, we need to decide on a name."
"I suggest Hell's Syndicate, since that's what we will be unleashing!"
"I like it but I'd prefer something more sophisticated like, the Syndicate of Nirvana."
"How about we go to our roots? The House of a Thousand Leaves?" Theo asked tentatively only to be immediately shut down.
"Absolutely not!"
"Hell no!"
"ARE YOU INSANE?!"
"Why the hell would we take the name of the one place all of us hate?"
"You may hate the place and the Master, but he did give us amazing skills."
"Yeah, in our past life, if you haven't noticed there is absolutely no mana in this world, so it's fucking useless. Also, I don't think even a grandmaster level figure from our past life could dodge a sniper bullet. So, what's the use? Just accept this world fully and learn to use firearms!"
"Alright everyone, I think I've got it." Alex calmed the rising tensions between Theo and Beth. "We will call ourselves the Styx Syndicate. For two reasons, firstly, in this world's mythology, Nyx gave birth to Charon the ferryman transporting the deceased across the river Styx and finally because we will deliver all of the righteous bastards to the shores of the river Styx as tribute to Nyx. They will all pay!"
[Name accepted. The Styx Syndicate is established.]