Chapter 99 - Borrowing Soone
The Red Wolves was the squad I accompanied at the ti I t Mayer. They were the very first to see my ability for themselves, and we shared so mories on the way to Nochtentoria Castle too, so most of them looked on well. “No matter how much I think it over, Vegan is the only one among the regular mbers whose position doesn’t overlap with our mbers,” I explained. “Besides, he is soone willing to obey my orders. Him being a lee attacker is a plus too.”
“Agh…” Axion clicked his tongue, failing to co up with more argunts. He counted off his fingers, going over the composition of the special unit. “Position… So you have one healer, one supporter, two lee attackers, one defender. One ranged attacker… Isn’t there a spot for another ranged attacker? I should join you after—”
“We’re going with just six. Will you stop clinging already?” I said and cast him a look of disgust, but unfazed, Axion kept clinging and asking to take him along. I hadn’t a clue why he was being like this. But seeing that I wasn’t budging in the least, even he had no choice but to give up.
It wasn’t long before Vegan ca to see after being briefed by his team leader. “Long ti no see Vice-captain. Your inaugural speech was impressive.”
“You embarrass . It was nothing. I assu you’ve been well?”
“Ah well, I’m always doing well. Heard the vice-captain needed my help, so I hopped over in a jiffy.”
“I’m grateful that you accepted the proposal so readily.”
Although I did ask Axion, I would’ve been left without options if Vegan had refused. I would’ve had no choice but to look for soone else. Fortunately, though, Vegan seed eager to cooperate with . After exchanging a light handshake, I expressed my goodwill. “I’m sorry for the bother, but I need you, Vegan. Please look out for us.”
“The Red Wolves and I were resting because of the squad leader’s research anyway. Since I had to do so personal training regardless, I’m happy to gain so experience in the anti.”
Despite what Vegan said, the experience we would gain would be extrely small for him since he was level 40. It’d be less of a gain and more of a concern, having to lead so kids who were entering a dungeon for their first ti. We both knew he was just keeping up manners. I shook my head with a laugh. “It’ll still be botherso. I won’t forget your toiling, Vegan.”
“There’s no need for that. It’s to put away so of my guilt, so…”
“Guilt?”
A shadow fell across his always cheerful face. “Wipera, from the Blue Flas, was a peer of mine. We joined the Dark Knights together and had a bit of friendly rivalry between us… I never thought he would change that way.”
Who knew Vegan and Wipera had that kind of friendship? It was unexpected. I comforted Vegan, who smiled bitterly. “There’s no need for you to feel guilt over his matter.”
“I know. But… As soone who joined with him, I can’t stop being bothered about not realizing he was going out of control.” I had no reply to that, and it may have shown on my face because he quickly laughed it off.
“Haha! Seems like I brought up sothing a little too heavy. I just want you to know that I’m grateful to you, Vice-captain.” Vegan chuckled, gesturing as if to fan off the bad air. Then he hastily changed the subject. “I’m sure there’s a role you want to take since you chose out of so many spearn. What do you want to do?”
Being in his forties, Vegan was fairly old even within the corps and he had the perception to show for it. The question he asked was the one I wanted. With a faint smile, I began, “As you may know, both the defender and lee attacker of our unit are rookies. I think these two are talented enough to beco elites of the Dark Knights.”
“You seem to be thinking of training them real proper.”
I didn’t even have to explain. We hadn’t even entered a dungeon, yet I was already convinced I was right in choosing Vegan. “It’s not easy for a talented recruit to achieve large growth, not with the dangers involved in a dungeon. I understand what you’re worrying about, Vice-captain.”
“Vegan, you have plenty of dungeon experience. You’re an exemplary pathfinder as well as a lee attacker. I’m expecting our unit mbers to learn much from you.”
“You’re giving too much credit. You only saw in action for the first ti back when we t, yet you’ve seen through so much. It appears you have great observational skills and insight, Vice-captain.”
“Too much credit? I should be the one saying that.”
We exchanged a wily laugh then. This ti, Vegan offered a handshake, and I accepted. It was a firr handshake than before, perhaps because we had understood the other’s intentions.
“Allow to ease one of your worries, Vice-captain.”
“Then I’ll be in your care for the ti being.”
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