Free Web NovelChapter 98: 098 | Cost of Attention
"Thank you...senior? Or something else?" Reyansh asked, confused over how to address.
"Miss Arpita is fine."
"Thank you, Miss Arpita. So how long is this probationary period?"
"It generally is for 2 weeks but you have a special case that may either extend or shorten the period."
"Why is this leaning towards unpleasant news?" Reyansh raised his brows.
"I had already decided to tell you at the end of our meeting. As we are almost finished, I should warn you that even if I stopped the Hunter’s Council movement for about an hour for you." She explained.
"Now, after your deed, they have started an investigation into you and your allegations on Victory Guild. This is just a polite way of saying, they are looking for someone to pin all the blame before closing this case."
"They will try to apprehend you very soon so stay alert." She warned.
"Hmm...good to know, thanks for the warning." Reyansh nodded.
"I can squash the entire thing if you wish," Arpita offered like suppressing an official investigation was as easy as breathing.
Reyansh looked at her as she spoke, "But I guess there’s a reason you aren’t outright doing it?"
Arpita nodded, "If you could get out of this on your own, it will bolster your position in the organization. And if I help again, it will not look good on your resume and mine too." She shared.
"Can you do one thing, just make sure they don’t drag my sister or mother into this?" Reyansh requested.
"Of course, you don’t have to worry about Vanya, she is my student. I am already furious on myself that something like this happened."
"So I won’t let anyone touch her for whatever investigation they are doing. And same goes for your mother." She reassured.
"Thanks, I will handle the rest."
"There’s one more request," he added.
"Shoot."
"I want blood of S-rank, SS-rank and SSS-rank boss monsters. There is no specification beside the rank and boss monster status." Reyansh shared.
"What are you going to do with blood of monsters?" Arpita asked, looking at him like she just found another layer about him, she didn’t know.
"I am angry at myself too for not providing enough security to my sister. So, I was thinking of making something for her."
’Are you thinking of using Origin of Blood?’ Lyrielle asked.
’Yup.’
"So, you have blood based abilities too. Hahaha..." Arpita laughed, throwing her head back, as she reached this conclusion.
"And here I was thinking, I was starting to get you. Are you multi-talented StarWalker?" she asked, looking straight at him.
Reyansh looked at her for a few seconds then answered, "Yes."
’She alongside many are probably suspecting the same, there’s no harm in confirming the hypothesis. The main catch is the number,’ Reyansh smiled.
"Don’t take it in a bad way, but I think it was good that you awaken 3 years later." Arpita commented.
"Hmm...could be, it’s one of those question that will never get answered." Reyansh responded.
’Would I have awakened Cosmic Patron System if I had awaken naturally or through potion at 12 years old?’ he wondered.
"You are already ahead in strength from most of the hunters that started 3 years ago," Arpita complimented.
"I will gather blood for you by tomorrow evening. How much?" She agreed.
"As much as possible."
"Hmm...okay," she nodded.
"Anything else?" she asked.
"Nope, nothing comes to mind at the moment," he responded.
"Then let’s wrap today’s meeting here, remember your agent code, any file you receive will open only after your ID code." She stated.
Reyansh nodded at this as he stood.
"Contact me if you ever need anything," she added.
"Thanks for your efforts, Miss Arpita," Reyansh extended his hand for handshake.
"Well, you are worth the effort," she replied as she shook his hand.
Reyansh didn’t turn around, instead he used Astral Step and disappeared in front of Arpita’s eyes.
Just as he left, she exhaled as she sat back down.
"He doesn’t know how weird it look when he appears or disappear like that," she said.
"Or maybe he knows but just doesn’t care and use it anyway," Luna added.
"Hahaha...that would certainly fit his style," Arpita nodded her head positively at Luna’s words.
"Well, now that the recruitment is over, let’s work on intel we have. It’s time to play blood with our enemies," Arpita stated as a glint passed in her eyes, already planning on way to use Reyansh and his strength.
Reyansh blinked out in existence in an empty alleyway. He sucked in cold breath just as he appeared, feeling slight strain on his body after repeated use of Astral Step.
He removed his mask and messaged Amit to come at a location near him.
’What else is remaining for today?’ Lyrielle asked as she sat on his shoulder comfortably.
’Recruit Amit wife then go home and break news to Vanya about moving in to new house tomorrow,’ he stated.
’I should also message Ramon for blood, don’t you think?’ he questioned as he walked towards the location he messaged.
’Oh, he is your brother, how would I know?’ Lyrielle shrugged her shoulder.
’But remember that higher the rank of monster, more difficult will it be for you to extract its essence. If you want to stockpile blood, that’s your choice.’ She gave a soft warning.
Reyansh thought for a moment, ’Hmm...that would make sense, otherwise this talent will overpower all other Mythical talent.’
’Let’s first try blood of monsters just above SSS-rank then see how it goes from there,’ Reyansh decided.
Reyansh came out of the alleyway to see Amit already there with the car.
Reyansh sat in the back of the car, "Let’s use the aerial route, traffic will only increase from now." He suggested.
"Yes, sir," Amit nodded.
Reyansh checked the time on his phone, 06:24 PM
’Not too late,’ he nodded as he opened his system panel and messaged Ramon.
[StarWalker: Hello Brother Ramon, I had a small request, can I get blood of SSS-rank, Sage and Saint rank boss monsters. I need it for making something for my sister.]
"To home, sir?" Amit asked.
"Yes, but not mine," Reyansh replied.
The car slowed down, still hovering in the air.
"Amit, what are your thoughts if I were to hire your wife to look after my house and family permanently?" Reyansh asked.
Amit didn’t respond immediately, a few second later, he spoke, "Did you mean the new house you bought today?"
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"My wife would be thrilled, sir, do you really want to hire her?" Amir asked, enthusiasm dripping in his voice.
"Absolutely, now take me to your home," Reyansh stated.
"Yes, sir," Amit happily turned the car slightly and sped up the car, crushing through the air while other vehicle crawled on the road in evening traffic.
Reyansh had just rested his back against the comfort of the seat when a notification chimed in. He opened to see a cascade of messages.
[Ramon_Night: Are you making blood constructs or something else? I knew you were perfect choice for being Vampire.]
[Ramon_Night has sent you 5 liters Blood of SSS-rank Boss monster]
[Ramon_Night has sent you 2 liters Blood of Saint-rank Boss monster.]
[Ramon_Night has sent you 1 liter Blood of Sage-rank Boss monster.]
[Please choose if you would like to apply Qualitative amplification or Quantitative amplification of Perk 1.]
’Well, Damn! Brother Ramon sure is fast.’ Reyansh exclaimed as he saw the message.
