Everyone went silent for a good few seconds before Arthur looked up. "It's just… Well, it's a little risky to start a guild now from what I know. It can take a lot of work to make it flourish and get stronger. There is still a lot of room for improvent individually so I thought it might harm your growth if you start a guild now." He said.
"..."
They all looked at each other for a mont before they looked at Isla. She was the one who made decisions for the team so if there was one single person to speak, it was her. The girl took so ti to contemplate before she asked.
"Are you sure about that?"
"Not really. It's just what I know from other gas. I can't say for DO as it's completely different from what I know."
Isla nodded her head faintly.
"Making a guild is the best way to establish our presence in the capital and expand very quickly. If we wait, it will only get harder and harder to do that. I understand that you see the risk in that." Isla said. "But, this has been our plan from the mont we stepped into the ga."
"... That is fine. It's simply a suggestion. As I told you before, I'm not going to get too involved with you guys or it will cause you trouble. If you need any help with the guild, I'm here." He laughed awkwardly.
'They're far more determined than I am. It's a little embarrassing that I'm the only one thinking about the risks as if it's the end of the world. Everything has a degree of risk in this ga.' Arthur shook his head.
It surprised him that he would be the most reckless person ever at tis and be scared of doing other things at other tis.
'I'm a walking talking contradiction if I ever seen one.' He clicked his tongue.
"We will definitely need your help building the foundation." Isla nodded.
"What do we even need to start a guild?"
"A headquarters and mbers to fill all the roles for the guild," Emmy replied. "Here, it says we need at least 6 mbers to start a guild."
"Six mbers, huh? Let's see… Well, we're eight here. More than enough." Herculia replied. "What else?"
"Hmm, we also need a na for the Guild."
"A na, huh? Do you guys have any suggestions?"
"It's not the ti to think of the na yet," Isla said coldly. "We have far more important things to do. We still have at least a few days before the first batch of players arrives in the city. We will create the guild after we secure our position."
Isla's plan was very simple, to quickly and effectively spread their influence across the entire region. To do that, they need to create a na for themselves. She still didn't know how they could do that since they lacked information. The bits and pieces of info they gathered so far were simply not enough.
But, her best hunch was sothing they learned upon eting those royal rcenaries. 'The royal family is watching us currently. They are most definitely interested in us and will make contact in the future. If we play our cards right, we will be able to make them support us in creating our guild here.'
However, that ca with its own downsides. Isla didn't even need to et the royal family to know that their interest was purely out of greed for power. The players are considered Gifted people with imnse power. They are akin to weapons of mass destruction that are waiting to be nurtured.
But, people in power weren't going to let these players simply reach their peak potential and threaten their position. Instead, they will opt for sothing far more effective.
'Controlling our growth to match what they want and then use our powers for their own purposes. If we fall into that trap, we are not escaping it.'
Isla's main mission was clear: Create the guild and keep the royal family or any other group of people in power in the capital away from them until they beco a true powerhouse themselves. That was easier said than done considering how extrely dangerous these people are.
Even if the capital looked like a safe haven for humans, Isla wasn't hypnotized by that facade.
'Not at all danger cos in the form of hideous faces and large fangs. It can co in the form of a friendly smile and a handshake.'
"Isla?"
Looking up, she said. "Our very first step is simple. We need to sell all the items we don't need. We have gathered a lot of things across our journey and most of it isn't going to be of use. After that, we need to buy new armor and weapons if necessary. Our equipnt is getting old and weathered after all the battles we went through."
Most of the armor they all had was already damaged beyond repair. Even as they were standing there, they all looked like they just ca out of a brutal battle. Their weapons were also getting old and weak compared to their own strength.
"Buy the best equipnt you can find that fits you. We need to be at our peak for what's about to co."
"What about us?" Serko lifted his hand.
"You two have a very important task to do. Can you design the building for our future guild?" She asked with a softer tone.
"Yes! We would be happy to do that!"
"Hahaha! We have the best builders this world has to offer! Finlay and Serko can make the best goddamn headquarters anyone can think of!" Herculia laughed heartily. They all knew the sheer talent the two dwarves possessed. Building their headquarters was a task only they could take.
"Now, with that being said, what are you waiting for? We have a lot of work to do. Go!"
"Yes, ma'am!"
"Could you please get us so paper and pencils to draw on your way back here?"
"Hmm, I will try to see if I can find so." Emmy nodded her head.
Quickly, Herculia, Danny, and Emmy left the room and headed outside to get their tasks done. They needed so ti to sell all their stuff and get their new equipnt so they couldn't waste any more ti.
"We will start planning the structure. If you would excuse us." Finlay and Serko then vanished sowhere.
That left Arthur, Isla, and Sora alone. Sora was silent the entire ti, listening to their conversations with a confused look on her face. She didn't understand anything at all so she simply remained secluded and silent.
"You," Isla said.
"Y-Yes!" The girl flinched visibly as she straightened her posture.
"You will co with . You need to take a shower and get new clothes. I will help you." Isla explained.
"A… shower?" The girl asked.
"Yes. A shower. Let's get all that blood and dirt off you." Isla tapped her shoulder gently, leading her to the bathroom.
Arthur watched the scene with a smile on his face. Isla was treating Sora like her own daughter in a way. Her tough front seed to always lt when it ca to people close to her.
"I'm also going out to buy so stuff for myself."
"Understood."
"See you later then."
Then, Arthur himself left the hotel and headed back to the main street. 'I wonder if there is any good armor here for a reasonable price. I will have to look and see.'
Unbeknownst to him, sothing was about to happen that would change his plans completely.
A//N: Don't forget to give the book so golden tickets for good luck! :3
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