36 Winning the Lottery (2/2)
”I assume you all know my first three picks before I even say anything” began Draig as he realized all eyes were on him.
”You can keep them” said the Potion's master making his disgust known.
”Good then I will make my next selection, I choose the Craftsman as well as the Spectral assassin.” stated Draig standing up to leave.
”That's all you want” questioned the Suave man in surprise
”That's all I need, just one of me is enough to bring down a Guild but now you have given me three more that can be properly groomed.” said Draig as he walked out of the hall with Sylvie and Goeki following closely.
Awaiting his arrival the five winners held their breath to see who had chosen them but when they saw who it was their jaws went slack.
”Isn't that the vampire kid from the last lottery” asked one of the new Oddities.
”Silence, you are all to come with me” stated Draig calmly
”Aren't there others” asked the Death Knight
”Foolish, I only need the five of you. The rest are trash” stated Draig causing the group gain a hint of pride.
They followed this person silently until the Werewolf girl suddenly asked a question.
”I thought you were locked up” she asked suddenly
Draig laughed suddenly but the laugh put a chill down their spines.
”They kept me isolated until I was no longer able to be kept under their thumb, I will not let you all face the same kind of treatment. If any of these Guilds should harass you then let me know and I will make another example.” stated Draig as they arrived at the farm and quickly returned to his throne room.
”Now I believe names are in order, you may call me as Lord Draig. Now introduce yourselves” commanded Draig with interest.
”I am Alice” stated the Werewolf girl
”Terra” stated the girl who had become a Demon King
”My name is Stein” introduced the Death Knight
”Albert, at your service” said the Craftsman
”Scarlet” stated the Spectral Assassin
”Excellent, I am going to go ahead and get you up to speed. You only follow my orders, our current goal is to bring down the Guild Association which is going pretty successful so far. Next I will be taking you all on a little training trip to get you leveled faster, any questions” asked Draig with all too excited smile adorning his face.
Suddenly they were interrupted by Osmond entering the room.
”Hello I am Osmond, I am his Lord's strategist. I look forward to guiding you along your tasks” introduced Osmond with a smile.
”Impudent” stated Draig calmly but the words rang like thunder in the ears of Osmond.
”Don't worry Lord, I will have them working immediately” exclaimed Osmond thinking it was the group of newcomers who had displeased Draig.
”Silence, these five are under my direct command. Now return to your tasks” stated Draig his eyes narrowing dangerously, he had decided that there was no longer a need for Osmond's services.
”My apologies Lord, I will get right to it” stated Osmond as he left the room without offering a bow.
”Goeki, go and handle that fool. Make sure he remains alive until I find the time to pay him a visit, while you are at it take Grog as well.” ordered Draig gaining a nod from Goeki.
”Sylvie take Tina with you and provide support should anything be amiss” stated Draig while turned back to the five youths in front of him.
”Now back to inducting you, I have gifts.” Draig proceeded to dump a variety of sorted Skill Stones before them but for Albert he gave him the conditional forge after unbinding it.
”Now we are going to invite some of your colleagues over tonight for a special ceremony that will change your lives forever.” smiled Draig enjoying the grateful looks from his new followers