26 A Shot at the Dark pt4 (1/2)

Draig had consumed the corpse of Reaper with gusto, and had gained a new mixed skill from it in the form of Forbidden Alchemy. The Assassin had been a specialized class granting Draig his fundamentals on tyrannical poisons, it was something he would use for in the future he was sure but his understanding of Forbidden Alchemy had been dropped to Novice granting him the opportunity to make advancements with it and perhaps improve his potions.

Besides this change Draig had actually ordered his group of Guilders through Goeki and the others to remain based at their current location and had spent these days training and assimilating more Skill stones as Draig distributed them. The Guilders felt a sense of gratitude and awe towards the capabilities of Draig causing them to feel some grievances on his behalf after understanding some of the rumors about what had happened when he had received his system.

The Guilders were feeling as if their allegiance was slowly changing from the blind patriotism they had felt towards their respective Guilds and a disgust for the leaders themselves. It was an unexpected outcome that had been unforeseen by the Vampire but was welcomed none the less but it the time for them to move out had arrived and Draig was once again holding a meeting with Goeki and the rest.

”Lord we are ready to move at your command” reported Goeki showing his newfound respect, the Flame Knight had experienced a great change in personality over these past few days that had grown as they passed.

”Excellent we will move after the scouts return, next on our list is the Blood Knight. Have you received the information from those who had encountered the Blood Knight previously” asked Draig as he sat before these former leaders of the Factions.

”We have but those with us are not part of the main force that had grouped to bring him down, they are stragglers and deserters who had joined other groups in order to gain more benefits” reported Goeki honorably

Draig had wondered why he even called the others if Goeki was going to be the only one speaking at these meetings but hadn't spoken out yet due to the potential of derailing the current shift in power.

”Do any of you have anything to add to this statement” asked Draig casting his eyes towards the rest getting silence in return.

”Well that is to say I happened to be there during one of the raids on the Blood Knight before the alliance had taken place and shattered his weapon” explained a nervous looking youth wearing a tattered cloak.

”Why didn't you say so earlier” demanded Goeki slamming his hand to the table in anger

”I am afraid as to whether or not the information would be of use” explained the youth

”What is your name” asked Draig suddenly

”I am Osmond, I had once met you to deliver resources after the callous treatment you received at the hands of the Guilds” said the youth removing the hood of his cloak to reveal a familiar face

”Your the appraiser” stated Draig concealing his surprise

”Indeed, but that is not my class any longer” explained Osmond respectfully

Draig had his interest peaked.

”Then what is your class” asked Draig flustering Osmond from the attention being forced upon him, it was a question the others at the table were curious about as well as they had previously been rivals.

”I have gained the specialization class of Strategist” said Osmond shyly making the others widen their eyes

'Interesting' thought Draig as he kept that noted

”What about the rest of you” asked Draig looking to the remaining two people a boy and a girl as it was.

”Grog, I am a Barbarian” answered the male, Draig nodded as it was a fitting class for the bulky youth

”My name is Nixi, a Specialized class holder” answered the female

Everyone stared waiting for her to elaborate to which she obliged.