Agatha The Legendary Guild Master

One way or another I had to know everything about that witch's artifacts. She had left a group of artifacts behind with curses to those who weren't of her own blood.

She left them to me, and I was sure they were like a special set that had to serve a certain role. I needed them as that witch had foreseen that, or else why would she care about entrusting these artifacts to certain resourceful people?

Why would she leave a curse behind over them to be activated on those who weren't part of her lineage?

Everything seemed connected logically with Shin's words from before, and everything was miraculously linked to the same conclusion.

I was one of the offspring of that witch, and these artifacts were mine, my right by birth.

He just kept looking at me and I didn't even open my lips. As I waited silently he added:

"I will answer your question now and then I will leave, is that clear?"

Oh he had the guts to fight me back, I liked it. however I didn't open my mouth as I was already in a superior position, he either explained everything to me or he would breach the contract protected by the game.

The game was his boss, he should be wary of it, right?

"You don't have the luxury of choice here, you either reply to our princess questions or you will die."

Suddenly Rody said out of the blue. I turned to look at him as he sent me in the team chat:

'We decided to have faith in you.'

'Aren't you worried to be cursed by me?'

This was the most logical question that popped up my head when I read his message. I didn't give them any proof yet, and they didn't show much trust either.

So I was kind of doubtful towards their attitude now. They had to explain further or else this would be the beginning of more trouble.

'You are reckless sometimes, however from what we know you don't ever enter a losing fight. Even if we were on the losing part in this fight, we are sure you will find a way to correct it and flip the sides over.'

I looked towards Gabri, that swordsman was very cool when he was using his tongue instead of his sword. His words were passable to me and his logic was acceptable.

'Fine, after we end from here I will tell you everything.'

I then turned to look at that master who was trying to think of a way out of here as I seriously said:

"Stop wasting my time deliberately and start answering my damn questions."

Something told me he was doing this on purpose, so I told the team:

'Go outside and summon all of our trusted men and bring them here. Rody you need to go back to the adventure hall and arrange our group from there.'

'Is there any danger here?' Elyo asked with care.

'I doubt there is, but it's not a waste to be cautious right? Let's just assume nothing bad will happen, however if it does then we will be lucky for us to be prepared,' I said.

'No, we need to bring our top players here to guard you,�� Rody said, expressing this idea.

This swordsman didn't get it yet, they were still weak, they couldn't help me instead they would be a burden. Me alone would be enough to protect myself, and even if I died then only one level would be lost.

A level for me wouldn't be horrible, but losing a level from every top player from my group would be disastrous. The only way this treacherous snake could harm me would be through harming my men.

I wouldn't let him do that, as the only possible way for him to do that would be through getting the help of other groups, or even guilds.

Fighting inside the town was forbidden, but I was sure with the suitable price paid and enough promises then this rule wouldn't matter anymore.

So, I had to assume the worth and be ready for it.

'Rody this isn't the best way to protect me. I need you to go back and arrange our teams, be ready for an open war. Stay alert and be ready for my call. As for you Gabri I want you to lead our top players and lay in ambush around this place.

I believe we will have many unwelcome guests soon. Do this silently and don't make anyone suspicious. As for you Elyo you will stay with me. C'mon we wasted enough time already, so don't waste more.'

My words and arrangement were made for the worst case scenario. I hoped this master would be wise, as if he took this route then I would ask for justice from my masters.

They didn't respond except by nodding as they moved heading towards the exit. Their sudden move came as a surprise to that master who watched them leave while fixing his gaze upon me.

As I suspected, he wanted me, and as he wanted I would stay here waiting for his trap, as I also had mine laid on the table waiting for him.

At this moment I felt I was like a snake just like that in front me, we both were trying to seduce the other to make his first mistake, and we both wanted each other dead.

How come I reached this level?

"Are they leaving?" he asked pointing towards the door which just closed after the disappearance of my two friends.

"You are here to answer questions not to ask them, and you didn't answer mine yet. Are you sure you want to breach our contract?"

He looked at me deeply as if he was trying to see through me. I didn't show any emotions over my face, so after a few moments he sighed as he said:

"I have to admit it, you are good. Anyway I will tell you, there are other artifacts like I just told you. Each one was entrusted to a group, a certain powerful group.

Part was entrusted to auction houses like us, and the other part was entrusted to your lovely mystic art society. The funny thing is there are ten artifacts scattered over ten sacred lands, so if you are really interested in them then you should work hard to obtain any of them."

His words weren't that useful, but at least I knew there would be a chance for me to get more artifacts from my upcoming journey.

"I don't want to get anymore of those curses," I instantly said.

"Then why are you this interested in knowing their locations? For me you seem pretty interested in collecting them," he answered with a sneer.

"I wanted to know their places to avoid them, I don't want to be screwed over like you did here with me. now I want you to narrate all the names of these auction houses, and thanks to you I now know my trip to the sacred land would be dangerous."

He kept looking silently at me like he was trying to know if I was bluffing or telling the truth. I hoped that he would believe me, or else I would have created more enemies.

"For your information, you can't obtain the artifact unless you do some things first, and the bad news for you is the artifact can't be requested but it will be granted.

Bad news for you is like music in my ears, but to be frank I doubt you could do these conditions in your first mission. That might be reassuring to you and your little kids following you, but I will pray for you to accomplish them one day."

His words didn't give me any damn clue about what he thought or believed. I sighed, this man had to die, but I didn't see how to kill him, not yet.

"Good news is always good news, just tell me what I need to know and we will leave here safely," I said.

"Why the rush, don't you want anything more to know?" he suddenly asked with a strange calm. It seemed whatever this man was scheming for, then his scheme succeeded.

He was ready for me, and that meant I had to waste my time here.

"Strange, didn't you want to end our contract a few minutes ago? anyway I just want to spend some of your money on buying supplies. I suppose you have the best items in the town here in your auction, right?"

This time it was his turn to look suspiciously at me. yes, I also had my own arrangement bastard, and I wouldn't leave here until everything was in order.

'Gabri be careful, I believe the area is now restricted to us.'

I had to relay this to Gabri and the others so they would be ready. Gabri and Rody didn't leave for a couple of minutes, and that meant they would still be on their way to the adventurer hall.

I need to give them enough time, and that would be done smoothly by doing a shopping spree here. After all, we needed many supplies for that trip towards the sacred lands.

"Cool, I have a scroll that has all the essential info regarding that witch's curses. I will send it to you now, so you can look at it later."

His attitude changed abruptly as he sensed something was wrong. I didn't doubt his intelligence, however I just wanted to punch him in the throat and finish him off.

He was very annoying, with his calm and irritating sweet words. I held myself back from doing so as I accepted his gesture by saying:

"Ok, send it and we will be done here."

'Do you want me to come back to you now?' Gabri asked.

'No, keep doing what we agreed upon, and when you are in your positions just inform me. By the way, our enemy might be aware of our plans, so be sharp,' I sent to them in the team chat.

'Who is our enemy this time?' Elyo asked.

'I believe he had asked from one adventure group or a guild to come and set an ambush for us,' I replied.

'Wasn't fighting here forbidden? Are they insane?' Rody said.

'Sometimes money can solve impossible things. We are dealing with the wealthiest group in this town, so be ready to face many greedy players. Just be safe and don't make the mistake they dream of,' I said.

'Don't worry, we won't be the first shooters here,' Gabri said

'Good, time for me to go and buy us some time. Be ready, the team you are gathering will be the one to come with us to the sacred lands.'