The air inside the Meeting Hall became stagnant, tension brewing in the air as Fritz's sharp gaze locked onto the two reincarnates before him. As his gaze locked onto them, readying himself to strike the moment any of them dared not pledge their loyalty to him.
Yet his thoughts were different from his actions as he hoped that the two reincarnates would pledge fealty to him.
His thoughts were different as he wished that he could recruit them. Having read the files containing their information, he would love to have such talents working for him especially the female human named Jesse.
Fritz having read about her life secretly developed admiration for the young woman as she had managed in her teens to open a chain of restaurants throughout the whole human Augustus Empire that ruled over the whole Terran Continent.
Jesse Bloodstone, daughter of wandering merchants whom upon noticing their daughters interest in trade and businesses started tutoring her at the young age of five. With the continuous schooling by her parents, Jesse brilliance started to show itself as everything imparted to her was quickly grasped by her.
She absorbed all the knowledge from her parents easily just like how a sponge absorbed water.
By the time she turned thirteen, she had become a legend within the merchant and trading community. Her fame and achievements growing further when she stumbled upon the lost treasure and wealth of Saul the Bandit King. A man who used to plague the merchants and citizens of the Augustine Empire.
With her new found wealth, everything became smooth sailing for her and with her reputation and fame as a business protégé she managed to attract the attention of the Pearl of Augustine, First Princess Rose Augustine.
This attention lead to a meeting between the two young women later leading to the birth of a beautiful friendship and a prosperous business collaboration between the two.
Jesse with the endorsement of the First Princess was like a shark in water as she started to launch business after business, putting to use the wealth of the Bandit King. She opened chain restaurants throughout the Augustine Empire naming them Sweet Rose expressing gratitude to her backer and friend the First Princess.
Jesse's wealth grew tremendously as within two years her total wealth reached a whooping hundred million spirit coins.
Her life so far being a true template for a protagonist and a reincarnate.
Therefore, Fritz's tremendous interest in her was not without reason as his aspirations of forming his own organisation needed Resources and People the most. If he could subjugate Jesse, then it would make things easier for him to tackle the issue of resources.
With her business talent it would be easy to find and collect resources in the shortest time possible. Her connections and his continuously piling up wealth could be the foundation to achieving great things.
Fritz switched from Jesse to her counterpart who was Half Elf/Human named Ian Galadher. Contrary to Jesse whose background and almost entire life was recorded by Dawn and Dusk, Ian's background was a mystery.
Very little was known about Ian apart from the fact that he was adopted by an old man who worked as Royal City's librarian when he was five years old after finding him abandoned on the libraries gate. Since then the old man took care of him until he became the man he is today.
If it weren't for Fritz's manhunt for reincarnates Ian would probably still have remained hidden from the world.
Fritz's had a slight interest in him as reportedly his martial skills and technique were all related to Reincarnation. Dawn and Dusk had reported that Ian had an incredibly high affinity to one of the rarest elements and concepts in the Universe.
This was the reason why that even after five minutes had passed, Fritz patiently waited for them to make their decisions but regardless of his interest in them his will remained steadfast as anyone who stands opposing him had no reason to live.
Nobody who lives to someday maybe threaten him will be left alive regardless of his favour towards them.
Just when Fritz's patience was about to run out and a disappointed sigh escaped his lips, the duo of Ian and Jesse spoke for the first time.
A flash of golden light appeared deep within Jesse's brown eyes which after she smiled sweetly, "I swear my unconditional loyalty to you."
Jesse's facial expression that had being switching from anger, disbelief and many other emotions became serene, with a sweet smile lingering on her face.
The reason for her rapid change in mood being a result of two passive abilities she had, [Golden Eyes] and [Golden Luck] which showed her a path much brighter and grander than any other she had ever traversed thus brightening her mood.
With [Golden Eyes] granting her the ability to miraculously scale or rank an individual's net worth with accordance to the colors of the electromagnetic spectrum, (ROYGBIV) and her [Golden Luck] ability which made her to be fated to fortunes and riches which depending on the amount of riches she could gain also used the same the same scaling as [Golden Eyes].
This two abilities reacting madly when used on Fritz as she was first surprised by the fact that a person of an almost similar age had atleast the same amount of wealth as her, since Fritz could be considered a multimillionaire.
Through [Golden Eyes] and [Golden Luck] that hinted that if she were to agree to Fritz's proposal the amount of wealth she would garner in the future would be hundred times bountiful.
She was driven by avarice therefore; what reason would she have to disagree to such generous conditions.
Ian too didn't take too long as he too followed suite, "I pledge my fealty to you…" yet his expression was downcast compared to Jesse but weirdly enough a small victorious smile tugged at his lips.
'Your power is currently greater than mine which means in the future I have hope to surpass you but there is one thing that you will never surpass me at, my handsome looks. Hahaha!' inwardly murmured Ian.
Seeing their smiles Fritz would be lying to say that he wasn't surprised, who in their right minds would be happy to serve or practically become slaves for someone they barely know and who used to be their competitor and still smile freely, 'A bunch of freaks.'
A magical phenomenon occurred as the mana in the air stirred before focussing on the right hands of Ian and Jesse whilst this was occurring Fritz felt a tug at his brain as his Soul Power flowed from him and mixed with the mana in the gathering mana.
The mana and his soul power forming an incandescent ink-like substance that then engraved it onto their hands forming a tattoo of a glorious golden sun.
"Ugh!"
Fritz felt a slight pan of pain in his head even though he was prepared for it as this same phenomenon occurred previously with Vlad and Echo.
Immediately after the pain in his head disappeared a newfound feeling of dizziness assaulted his head again as a flood of two rivers of memories coming from Ian and Jesse flowed onto him. Through their memories his understanding of their nature, talents and personalities were learnt and known by him.
Their submission brought Fritz joy as now most of his ideals could be pushed into place and be implemented. Fritz now turned his attention to Gindal who stood gobsmacked by all the things that he had just being witnessing.
"Gindal, previously our conversation was interrupted while we were still talking but just like I have said your talent isn't the supposed trash that all these fools think it is. Join me and I will help you prove to them that you aren't the disgrace they think you are" passionately spoke Fritz.
Seeing Gindal's caution he continued," What is there for you to consider as right now I am the only person extending a helping hand towards you, your people and race have abandoned you but I haven't so let me help you. What are you hesitating for when this is most probably the last chance you would ever have, why are you hesitating when you are supposed to be decisive and grasp it."
Fritz continued," Since you are quite reluctant then let me remind you of something, this is the only favourable option for you as with what you witnessed today if you refuse you would die because you have heard and seen too much."
Gindal shuddered at his words as he remembered how easily and brutally Fritz killed them but he was still reluctant since he couldn't just offer his life to someone he barely knew who someday might even someday use him as a pawn.
If so, wouldn't it have been better to just die here and now..
Confidently Fritz stated, "With your talent [Divine Weaver] and the famous business protégé, Jesse's [Angel of Wealth] talent and my power we could become hedgemon's."
"This is your chance! Grasp it and show the world that you are the son a legend, the one and only person to achieve the grade of Divine Blacksmith!"
"Show the world that you are the true blood and son of the Great Gandalf!"
Fritz impassioned speech was like a hammer to a nail as it sealed and concluded all his thoughts, using his love and appreciation for his father, Fritz convinced Gindal to submit to him.
Fritz really needed Gindal's expertise as it would make things easier for him and his organisation in the future.
Gindal squealed, "I pledge eternal loyalty to you and fuck… I swear on my life that I will show them… I will prove to every one of them that I Gindal son of Gandalf I am no trash!"
Gindal learned forward, his eyes steady and determined as he roared out his ambitions together with his oath.
Today truly was a lucky day for Fritz as good things kept on happening to him one after the other and just when he thought Gindal would be the last another occurred.
[CONGRATULATIONS]
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(ROYGBIV) = RED, ORANGE, YELLOW, GREEN, BLUE, INDIGO, VIOLET
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