“Yes, I have sothing important to tell you today, Leo….” Cervantez said, staring intently into Leo’s eyes, as he seed really passionate about whatever it was that he wanted to say.
Leo blinked, waiting patiently for Cervantez to speak, but as he noticed the anguish in Cervantez’s expression, he understood that whatever was about to be said, certainly wasn’t easy for him.
Sighing, Cervantez eventually started to open up, as he began his confession with a very candid admission.
“You and your brother are both very impressive players. Bona-fide rankers and true needle movers within the ga–” Cervantez said, nodding as he seed genuinely impressed that both him and Luke were true giants of the ga.
“I don’t like you on a personal level….. actually, no, I think I do like you, but I find you annoying because you always butt heads with for no reason.
You have this aura about you where you don’t trust anyone but your brother and behave as if the whole world is against you and I don’t like that one bit.
However, I don’t think you’re wrong.
Also, I do respect what you have been able to achieve within the ga so far” Cervantez said, as Leo felt his left eye flutter from the complint.
He could feel that whatever Cervantez spoke today ca straight from his heart, and that was what made this whole conversation even more awkward for Leo, as he did not know what to make of this complint.
He did not truly hate Cervantez either, he just did not like him because the guy was not transparent with his knowledge.
He was a control freak who wanted everything to be done on his terms and such a ntality bothered Leo who could not place complete blind trust in anyone but Luke.
However, as he sat across from him, genuinely giving him respect and complints, Leo could not bring himself to dislike the guy, as in the end Cervantez was a highly respectable player who had most definitely helped Luke a lot.
“Thanks…..? I do respect you as well, even though we don’t see eye to eye on a lot of topics” Leo said, as he awkwardly reciprocated so of the respect that Cervantez showed him.
“I know that Amanda ca to you a few days ago and asked you to fix a eting with ‘TheBoss’.
As you know, I’ve been chasing that guy since the very first day–” Cervantez said, as Leo nodded his head and raised his palm to indicate that Cervantez need not say anything more.
“If you’re here about that eting, then don’t worry I’ve already fixed a eting for you—” Leo said, as Cervantez shook his head and denied wanting to have a eting vehently.
“No–” he said, his voice heavy as his gaze deepened.
“I don’t want to chase ‘TheBoss’ anymore. I…I don’t want to beco the best player….” Cervantez said, gritting his teeth as he seed to be really struggling as he said those words.
Leo knew that Cervantez was obsessed with ‘TheBoss’ from day one and had tried to et with him multiple tis over the months.
He had confronted Leo personally about the sa and had also used backhand tactics like sending Amanda or sending Luke to him for the sa.
For him to now say that he was letting go of his obsession was a big deal, as Leo raised a curious eyebrow at his words.
“I know that the only way ‘TheBoss’ could have 60 million gold coins to spend in the auction today is because you lent him that money.
And since the two of you do have such a connection, it’s obvious that you’re not just simple acquaintances either and that the two of you have a deeper connection.
Sitting here, I know you will deny it, but I’m not a fool.
You operate from his territory nearly tax free and he borrows money from you as and when needed.
It’s a classic case of you scratch my back and I’ll scratch yours, but let’s not get into it…..” Cervantez said, as Leo innocently threw his hands in the air, as if to suggest that he had no comnts on this matter.
“Well…it doesn’t matter anymore. I’ve co to a conclusion after the auction that it’s already impossible for to chase after ‘TheBoss’, as there is nothing that I can offer him that’s enough for him to beco a mber of ‘DarkSky’ guild.
And I know that I don’t have any incentives attractive enough to poach you either, even if I tried my best.
So I’m not even going to try” Cervantez said, as he seed to let go of a lot of his pent up anger and frustrations as he made this admission.
“So do a favor and tell ‘TheBoss’ this one ssage from …” Cervantez said, his expression easing a bit as he seed to have gotten past the worst part.
“Tell him, that he can be the best player in the ga….. but it will be , who will beco the strongest guildmaster.
With great teammates like Luke, Tor, Amanda, Tony and Lysa, I have no doubt in my mind that my DarkSky guild will beco the most influential force within the ga.
And although I might not beco the best player, my guild will beco the best guild in the ga and I’m sure of it” Cervantez said, as he gave Leo a confident smile as he said these words.
At this mont, as Leo studied Cervantez’s expression, he could say that he was looking at a changed man.
Just like how the auction had secretly humbled him, it seed to have changed Cervantez too, who had now let-go of his previous obsessions to chase goals that really mattered.
Sohow, Leo did not doubt that Cervantez would lead the ‘DarkSky’ guild to great heights and that in the coming days, they were surely going to take the entire gaming world by storm.
“I don’t want to et with ‘TheBoss’ anymore and I don’t want to butt heads with you either.
If possible, I’d like to consider both you and ‘TheBoss’ as an ally, and wish to work towards fostering a relationship built on trust and mutual respect with both of you.
As a guild, I don’t need to compete with individuals, and hence it doesn’t matter how much you guys shine individually, as long as you are allies with and not my enemy.
So consider coming here today as trying to bury the hatchet.
You’re a great guy Leo, and I apologize if we ever went off on the wrong foot because of ” Cervantez said, extending his hand in apology, as Leo took it without hesitation.
“My brother is your Vice Guildmaster and my Girlfriend works for you.
As long as the people I love are a part of your organization, I will always be an ally you can rely on” Leo said, accepting Cervantez’s apology, as he reminded him that as long as Luke and Amanda were mbers of his guild and happy there, he was always going to support his guild as much as he could.
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