Chapter 131 - Side Story: The Guardians of Legacy (1/2)

The Guardian of Legacy was a group of old men who weren't bound by any kingdoms. Just like what their name was, they were guarding the legacy left by the First Master to ensure the safety of the next masters, generals, or even the advisers of White Army. They needed to make sure that all the aspects were satisfied before the army could be utilized to the fullest. They would also make sure that the army was not used to harm innocent people and still used to bring peace and balance to the mystic realm or astral world, or whatever human said it.

But, other than those duties, these old men's main job was to record the activity regarding White Army. They had their own records about the previous masters, even from the first master, and their own special traits. They even had noted down the rules set by the first master and the prophecy about the White Army. Everything related to the White Army, they knew it all.

But, even as old souls, they tended to forget something.

As the one in the army who held the closest relationship with these old men, Siji would constantly remind them of several things regarding to the army.

But, with how he was trained before he became the adviser of White Army, he was really not good in pacifying these old coots who were used with how humans, the previous masters, treated them respectfully. Instead of mingling with them, Siji chose to read the old books in the library.

Yes, they had library. Where else would they store the records?

That was what he would do before he got the signal that the new master had arrived. Only after he had met the new master who was still a teenager then he told the Guardian of Legacy about the exact presence of the new master.

As the Guardians, they knew that a new master had appeared, but they wouldn't know the person until they met him or her. Usually, the adviser would bring the new master to meet them right away. But, this seventh adviser of them only brought a picture of the new master; it was unknown how he took the picture or by using what means. Surprisingly, the person in the picture was not that unfamiliar with them.

Instead, she was someone they knew.

Years ago, her father was selected to be the new master of White Army, but apparently he failed. Then, out of nowhere, his kid came and claimed the title as the Master without following the selection; which was okay since the selection was only to accommodate those who had ability to make use of their ability to their best.

They couldn't reject a new master, but they could make the new master unable to use the army until they agreed to it. That showed how much they weighed in the decision's making in the army. Obviously they had many dissatisfaction with the new master.

Siji, however, only showed the picture and left. He didn't say anything aside from ”this is the new master of White Army” before he went.

Therefore, after he left, those old men was engaged in a heated discussion about the new master.

Jane Harris.

Their dissatisfaction was one, she was a girl. They only had one female master before and the experience with the female master was obviously not good. Based on this female master, they knew the future of White Army would be bad if Jane were to be the master of White Army. A shy and indecisive master, who wanted that?

The second was not only this new master was a girl, she was also still a teenager. Who didn't know that a teenager could not control their mood swing? No matter in which era, teenagers were always the hardest to control. What if she were in the mood to slaughter people? She might use the army to really do that. Well, it was an exaggeration, but she would probably be more impulsive than any hot-headed man. So, no, a teen girl was obviously not the best master.

The third was the girl didn't come to greet them. Out of all the masters of White Army, excluding the first master, they all came and greeted the guardians, paid respects to those elderly men. But, this girl was nowhere to be found even after some time had passed.

In reality, it was not even a day, but these old men really knew how to exaggerate things.

Actually, not all of them had the same thinking about Jane. One or two of them didn't really care who would be the master as long as the master didn't break the balance in the astral world.

At this particular time where the discussion had heated up, the so called Jane appeared. It was all thanks to Siji! If only Jane knew Siji was the one who brought her to meet those old men, he might get a good beating from Jane.

But he was so good at hiding himself as he let those old men got scolded by Jane. Shy? Did Jane look shy now? Indecisive? The one who had commanded the army without even batting her eyelids or asking questions, Siji was sure she was far from indecisive.

Those old men who were used to be respected a lot would suffer in her hands. They had forgotten their position and main goal after these years. Maybe Jane could put them into their place. That's what he thought.

After taking Jane back, Siji returned to where those old men were. As expected, there was displeasure in some of their faces.

”Seventh Adviser, are you taking side with her? You're not here when she came just now, are you purposely leaving her here?” Old One said in displeasure when Siji appeared.

Rather than defending himself, Siji sat down and let those unsatisfied old men venting their anger on him. Well, he still had something to tell them so letting them venting a bit was not much for him. Another news yet to come to give them a huge shock. Jane had shocked them several times just now, but the biggest news remained hidden.