Chapter 106: 106
Draco spawned in Cario City alongside Qiong Qi, Roma and Rila . Unlike his usual form, he was disguised as Drake, furthermore his status bar was displayed as that of an NPC .
Draco wasn't foolish enough to appear in a player populated city with three things that shouldn't be accessible to players yet, or even have crossed their minds .
A mount, an NPC servant and a child . Allowing players to see him with all three would bring their minds down to the matter and realize that it was possible to achieve these things .
Draco had a few theories on what might happen at that time, but the most likely outcome was that it would trigger a strong butterfly effect which would ruin things .
His biggest fear was to lose his advantage of reincarnation, even by just a little bit . His future knowledge and skills made him unparalleled in the Western Fantasy section of Boundless, but when he eventually migrated to other sections, he would be like a baby chick now hatching into the world .
At that time, Draco would have to rely on the foundation he built up while he was in this realm, which was why he strived to acquire more and more pinnacle items .
Draco entered Cario City like this, attracting a few stares from players and NPCs alike . It wasn't just due to the strange Lion or the exotic dark-skinned beauty beside him, but mostly due to the adorable little girl held to his chest .
The fellows couldn't help but feel envy, wishing they could have such a cute daughter to pamper too . The ladies couldn't help but swoon, finding the aesthetic of a handsome young father being clingy to his cute daughter so unbearably lovely .
Draco ignored them as he neared the Guild Hall . His mind was slightly tense, as he was excited and nervous . Not about Umbra's progress or the like, but solely about Eva .
He felt like a boy heading to his date's house to pick her up for prom night . That cocktail of anxiety and excitement roiled through him despite his willpower and mental strength .
We'd always hear about how cold or arrogant women became like little girls before the men they loved, so what about a cold and arrogant man?
Looking at Draco right now, it was clear that the same applied to him .
Qiong Qi walked along while taking in the sights of Cario City with interest . He hadn't bothered to interact with the human world at his former Rank, but it seemed he would be around this area for a while .
It wouldn't hurt to see how these soft skins lived .
Roma was a bit curious as well, but the heaviness of her heart was a dampener on her mood . She would require some time to adapt to all the changes before her, especially her role in Draco's life .
Draco walked through the crowds that still thronged in front of their Guild Hall to this day . The number of applicants for the Tradeskill and combat memberships were terrifying, and the majority of the human race hadn't joined the game yet .
Still, everyone made a pathway for Draco instinctively, feeling a strange suppression on their minds and bodies as he walked by them . The noisy area became silent, like the noisy classroom when the headmaster passed by .
They all gazed at his form, his nobility and genetical superiority pressing down on them, though they had no idea of this . They just felt like Draco was super cool and super scary .
When he entered the Guild Hall, they began chattering away even more vibrantly than before .
"Who was that?!"
"Do I look like an Oracle mate?"
"Nah, you kinda look retarded to be honest . You okay there?"
"…"
Close to the Guild Hall's entrance, some elites who were about to take the test had their eyes gleam as they saw Draco and his entourage . Their motivation to pass the test and join this mysterious, yet top-tier guild growing exponentially .
"Was that an NPC noble?"
"It's possible, he had this regal aura around him…"
"And he had a lion as a pet . "
"I wish I had a lion as a pet… I could catch so many girls with how cool I'd look . "
"You'd probably need it too, with a face like that . "
"…"
Draco walked up to the Receptionist and smiled . When she saw him, her face froze for a bit before Draco removed his disguise . She was definitely startled, but her own identification skills showed that it was 100% Draco and not an impostor .
"Guildmaster, greetings . The Vice Guildmaster is currently in a rally meeting with the various members of the guild . Would you like to go there?"
The Receptionist spoke cordially and with utmost respect . She was an NPC and a bit of a unique one . She was bestowed knowledge of both the real world and the game world, so she could understand just what kind of monster Draco was .
"Please do . "
Draco smiled slightly .
"Follow me, Sir . "
The party was led by the receptionist to the floor with the Assembly Room, which was where almost every member of Umbra happened to be at the moment .
Draco's throat was dry and his heart was pounding . Soon… he would see Eva again .
After his body had been rebuilt by his bloodline, the special connection between him and Eva that allowed them to sense each other had disappeared for some reason . Draco didn't believe that it was completely gone, more than likely it had been muted .
As such, it would be a surprise for Eva to see him suddenly pop up during her rally . Though, Draco wondered exactly what this rally was about . Did she plan to lead a Guild War?
Eventually, the elevator opened and they walked into the Assembly Room with a bow from the Receptionist .
Draco entered the spacious room around the time the meeting came to an end . Riveting Night stood - positioned in the center of the elevated stage - with Sublime Notion and some others around her in the background . The rest of the players looked up to her and had separated into two distinctive groups .
The players on the right all wore various pieces of armor or had staves in their hands . The ones on the left all wore normal clothes or robes . They were each standing in order of their rank in the guild, which Draco could tell from the color of their badges .
It wasn't that he knew what each color denoted, it was just that those in the front row all had violet emblems, those behind them had azure emblems and those in the last row had dark green emblems .
It didn't require a genius to put two and two together .
Draco stood near the entrance as he listened to Riveting Night .
"…The monster is our target! Tradeskill players, your duty is to begin forging throwaway weapons and armor for the serf troops! Do not bother to put any extra thought into quality, we have prepared the necessary blueprints, so just focus on the quantity!"
Riveting Night turned to the combat players and spoke with a sharp tone:
"Combat players, you are our true fighting force! Make sure you have your best weapons and armor equipped! If there is anything you still need, seek a talented Tradeskill player to make it for you! Don't waste your time with the trash you were given at the start of the game! We are Umbra, the Number One Guild, I expect all others to shake in their boots simply by watching you enter the battlefield!"
Riveting Night clapped her hands when she finished her talk, as if she was about to dismiss them . However, a certain signal was coming from her passive Control that made her heart tremble and flutter chaotically .
Her breathing became rough and her face became flushed under her hood, but no one could see that . They only saw the Vice Guildmaster freeze while looking in a certain direction .
Naturally, everyone turned to see who was able to disrupt this Lady Boss of theirs .
What they saw was one of the most bizarre lineups in their lives .
There was a Lion that looked so bored that he might just decay into a fossil where he stood . There was a shockingly beautiful caramel-skinned girl with snow white hair, who dressed like a belly dancer . There was a man who was so handsome that even the Gods would strike him down out of envy, with black armor that had a lion's carving in the center of the chestplate .
However, what truly baffled the members of Umbra was that the fellow was carrying a toddler around in his arms . Granted, it was a cute and adorable little girl, but…
Draco saw that he had been noticed by Riveting Night and could not help but laugh internally . She was always so focused when leading that her passive Control didn't acknowledge anything but incoming threats .
He simply walked forward, and the crowd parted as they saw his advance . As Draco approached the closest player, everyone could see an emblem forming on his chest .
It was as black as the night, shining with an abyssal glow . The difference between his and the others was that the Black Dragon seemed to be alive and roaring, while the matagama symbols surrounding it glowed with brilliance .
It didn't put any pressure on the players, but the visual aesthetic added a certain vibe to Draco that was exactly what every player dreamed of . Such an ability to look cool in public was something that they'd kill for .
Draco climbed onto the stage with Roma and Qiong Qi behind him .
Riveting Night stood only a few steps away from Draco, but her body was frozen as her mind was in chaos . The Council of Riveting Nights were rapidly cleaning up her mind and hiding the debris from their earlier conflicts .
Her legs trembled slightly, but it wasn't noticed by the other players of Umbra . All their attention was focused on Draco for the females, Roma for the males, with Rila receiving the occasional glance from both sides .
Rila was fast asleep on Draco's chest, preventing him from outright hugging Riveting Night, so he reached out with his hand and cupped her face through her hood . It was almost like he could see through her everdark hood, gazing at the red and teary eyed face within .
He whispered the words she wanted to hear the most .
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