Chapter 653: Empyrean Talons (14): Taking Shape (2/2)

Hearing that, Chaotic Luck couldn't help but comment from the side. ”Sparring? More like bullying.”

His voice was silent but since the atmosphere was currently quiet because of Arthur's words, everyone heard everything that was said which was why they simultaneously turned their heads at him.

Seeing that everyone was looking at him, Chaotic Luck suddenly felt embarrassed and quickly hid behind Shin because Arthur and Leonard were currently glaring at him.

In the meantime, both Alucard and Akailu were wearing huge grins while speaking simultaneously.

”We don't have a problem with that.”

”We also want to see how large the gap is between us and the so-called gods of the game.”

How could these two players miss such a rare opportunity like this? They would naturally accept their offer to join their team even if Arthur told them to spar with him right now.

On the other hand, Arthur suddenly smirked when he heard their words before turning his head to Shin and shrugged his shoulders. 'These guys are not that bad. They can be useful in the future.'

Shin couldn't help but laugh at him when he saw that look from Arthur as he was able to read what was currently running in his brother's mind.

After that, he walked over to the two and offered his hand while saying. ”Welcome to the team. We are looking forward to working with you in the future.”

The two were taken aback by Shin's warm welcome. But what they could remember, this guy was supposed to be a rude and indifferent guy with a serious mood swing. Aside from his decent battle skills and sharp strategic thinking, these two were looking at Shin quite negatively.

”Please take care of us,” said Akailu quite stiffly as he shook Shin's hand. It was the same for Alucard who just accepted Shin's handshake briefly.

After that, Shin sent them the contract for joining their adventurer team. Alucard, Akailu, and Ithilien browsed on the contract, trying to see what were the benefits that the team could offer them and looking at the rules that needed to be followed.

The three nodded their heads as they could see that the contract was quite lax when it came to some things. But the penalty was also quite harsh when it came to breaking certain regulations, especially the rule that was written at the last phrase of the contract.

”Th-this-…!?”

Then the three suddenly froze the moment they read that particular phrase.

”Y-you-…!”

The trio couldn't help but shift their gazes between Shin and the contract in front of them as they couldn't believe what they just read.

It was even more true for Alucard and Akailu who were now looking at Shin in a different light. They were very shocked at what they had discovered and continued looking at the contract to make sure that they were not mistaken.

”What a monster!” blurted out the two while looking at Shin with a weird look on their faces.

Then they no longer hesitate at signing the contract. It was the same for Ithilien, especially that Owen was practically urging her to join.

Seeing that, Shin quickly clapped his hand and planned to wrap everything up when Charlotte, who seemed to be forgotten by the group, suddenly stepped forward and pulled his sleeves. ”Wait!”

”Eh!” Shin suddenly halted his tracks and turned at her with knitted brows. ”Yeah?”

Charlotte was about to open her mouth and say something when Cloe suddenly pulled Shin away from her while saying with a smile. ”No, you can't.”

”Huh!?”

Hearing that, Charlotte suddenly frowned her eyebrows while looking at Cloe. And when their eyes met midair, the others felt that there seemed to be invisible lighting sparks clashing in the air.

”I feel like I have seen this before,” said Arthur while looking smirkingly at the scene.

Beside him, Leonard was also grinning from ear to ear while watching the sight fully amused. ”Are we having the same déjà vu? Because I think we really are.”

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