17 Chapter 17 - Meeting at Ray’s Bar Part 2 (2/2)

”Do you know him? What's his job class?” This got Sword Demon's attention. Originally, he was just like Royal God Call with regard to the efficiency rankings. But after interacting with Gu Fei, he realized that it was highly likely that an expert could be lurking within the efficiency leaderboard. Upon hearing that Gu Fei knew the person ranked first, he quickly wanted to inquire some information.

Fleeting Smile had specifically told Gu Fei not to reveal his real identity to other people, so Gu Fei could only shake his head, ”I've seen him but I'm not familiar with him. I don't know his job class either.”

They must be strangers since he did not even know his job class. Sword Demon did not pursue the matter any longer. Gu Fei truly did not know what sort of job class Fleeting Smile had.

After the initial introductions were over, Young Master Han immediately began to speak, ”This is it. We are tentatively the six members of this mercenary group. For us five old acquaintances to have spawned in Yunduan City together is nothing less than a stroke of luck. Let bygones be bygones. In Parallel World, we are all brother-at-arms.”

The three nodded in agreement. Gu Fei inferred that these people were not friends before and most likely had their issues with one another. He wondered who it might be as he checked them all out. He felt Royal God Call was the likely person to have a grudge against a top expert like Sword Demon, given his impression of the d*mn kid that reeked of rampant arrogance.

Young Master Han continued, ”I will be blunt. I don't intend to join a guild this time. I'll mainly focus my efforts on this mercenary group. I demand quality not quantity from my fellow members. So if I discover anyone performing below par, I'll kick that person out immediately.”

Gu Fei was very certain that these words were spoken for his sake. He was not an online gaming expert like them after all. Sword Demon's introduction of him alone had left much to be desired. But getting kicked out due to being underrated was actually what Gu Fei wanted to happen. He was only here as filler for the team since he felt he owed Sword Demon. It would be best if he could just leave after a little sightseeing!

As Gu Fei thought about this, Young Master Han continued speaking, ”I received a mercenary mission submitted by a player. It's considered as not doable, but that's only if everyone here's a normal player. Since we are all well-known, outstanding experts, if we work together and with luck, we can do it. Once we accomplish this task, Brother Assist will flood the forums about us for a couple of days. Then, we'll simply wait for others to seek our mercenary group for aid! Ha ha ha ha!”

Young Master Han's speech at first was rather fitting, but Gu Fei felt that it had become rather distasteful by the end. He sounded rather vain. But it was truly unavoidable. With his beautiful looks, looking in the mirror daily would make him develop a narcissistic personality.

Young Master Han raised his glass to quench his parched throat after his spiel, only to suddenly stop as he stared into the glass with interest.

”Is something the matter?” Sword Demon asked.

”It's just too beautiful!” praised Young Master Han.

”What is?” Sword Demon was puzzled.

”The beautiful face reflected in this glass… Why must God bless me with such a perfect face! Oh, the hardship I must bear!” he said as his face revealed an enthralled expression.

Everyone fell to the ground face-first.

Sword Demon and Brother Assist reacted a little better in comparison. One was a friend while the other was an information specialist; they must have developed a certain degree of tolerance toward Young Master Han's narcissism.

As for Gu Fei and the rest, they were on the verge of collapsing at the current moment. The look of admiration on Young Master Han's face only served to induce greater nausea among the three.

His expression seemed real. Was it possible to reach such a level of narcissism in this world? This trip had truly been an eye-opener for Gu Fei.

Sword Demon hastily snatched away the glass from Young Master Han's hands, returning him back to his senses as he cleared his throat, ”Ahem. Let's discuss in detail this mission now. Brother Assist, you—”

”Wait!” Gu Fei suddenly called out.

”What's the matter?” asked Young Master Han as everyone looked at Gu Fei.

”It's almost 2:30 p.m.,” Gu Fei said.

”That's right!” everyone affirmed.

”I've got something on,” Gu Fei said apologetically.

”Ah?” everyone said in shock.

”I thought we're meeting at 2 p.m. to form the team. I didn't expect we would be discussing many things. I've got a class at 2:30 p.m.,” Gu Fei explained.

”Class? You're a student as well?” Royal God Call stared at Gu Fei with widened eyes. At this very moment, he felt a sense of closeness toward Gu Fei.

”Nope!” Gu Fei laughed as he gazed at him, ”I'm a teacher.”

Royal God Call abruptly felt Gu Fei looked ten times more evil than before.

”Sorry, but I really have to go. Can we discuss this later tonight?” Gu Fei said.

”Alright!” Young Master Han waved his hand, ”We'll speak again later tonight!”

”Thanks!”

”It's not easy to join the team I lead; you must seize this chance! I've a good feeling about you!” Young Master Han articulated.

”I'll do my best. See you!” Gu Fei wiped his sweat. This person was really far too narcissistic.