Chapter 268 - Advent of a New Age (2/2)

Soon after, another guard whispered in his ear, continuing where the first one left off as they said, ”With you leading the town at the helm and these strong people taking on the place of our backers, don't you think the town would enter a period of greater prosperity?”

It did not take long for Delmann to ponder over it and come to the conclusion that it could happen. With that in mind, as well as the urging of the other guards surrounding him, Delmann finally responded to Argentum with a nod as he said in a firm yet gentle tone, ”I am willing.”

”Well, that settles that,” Argentum said in response to his words, letting out a light chuckle after that. He then told him, ”Congratulations on becoming the leader of the town. Speaking of which, could you come with me for a second, Delmann?”

”Uh…sure.” Delmann nodded as he went closer to where Argentum was. He was then led by Argentum to a place where the other guards, as well as Argentum's companions, would not be able to hear their conversation easily. Focusing his sense of vision onto Delmann's eyes, Argentum took in a deep breath before saying, ”I don't know how long it'll be before I come and take over your role, but please do your best to make sure everyone in this town lives a good life.”

Hearing Argentum's words, Delmann could not help but feel touched as he profusely nodded, saying, ”I definitely will.” On the other hand, Argentum took note of Delmann's response, and inwardly smiled. As long as the citizens of the town are treated properly, they'll definitely reciprocate this kindness in the future, he thought.

”Also, once I come back to this town, I might have another appearance by then, so…” Argentum said not long after before telling him, ”We should make a code phrase that only the two of us will know.”

And so, after that, the two went ahead and exchanged their opinions back and forth through the usage of energy strands, eventually coming to an agreement as the two felt like the code phrase they made was simple enough for them to recognize, and complex enough for others to not get it.

They then talk about the goals the town should have while Argentum was gone, with Delmann giving the green light on goals that seemed to be feasible in the short term. At the end of their discussion, Argentum told him that his friend would keep an eye on the town from time to time, making Delmann let out a sigh of relief.

After that, the two of them came back to where the guards, as well as Felix and Blob, were. As he arrived, Argentum could not help but inwardly chuckle at himself as he thought, 'Who knew Aurus would actually be good at stuff like management?'

While he was talking with Delmann a while ago, he was cross-referencing his words with the things Aurus said in his memories, specifically the ones that were related to managing resources and people. Although Aurus always told others that he was an independent player in ISE, in actuality, he only went solo after he became a Transcendent level player.

Feeling that all of the problems for now in this town had been resolved, Argentum focused his vision on the guards and said, ”Make sure you do your duties well, okay guys?”

”Sir, yes, sir!” the guards simultaneously replied with excited expressions. Argentum then focused his vision onto Delmann and said, ”Don't let me down.”

”I won't, sir,” Delmann said in response, a light smile plastered on his face. Through their private conversation a while ago, Delmann came to learn of Argentum's name, but decided to follow how the other guards called him to not attract more attention towards Argentum.

Nodding in response to Delmann's words, Argentum then looked at Blob and Felix and asked them, ”Well, then. Shall we take our leave?”

”Sure,” Felix replied. As for Blob, he nodded in response. With both of them agreeing, Argentum took one last look at the guards and said, ”I hope to see you all in the future stronger than before.”

Hearing those words, the guards felt like their hearts were warmed as they had not experienced such a sensation before from their former leader. With smiles on their faces, the guards then answered, ”We won't let you down!”

”Hehe.” Argentum let out a light chortle in response to that before sending a strand of energy to Felix. In it were the words, ”Take us a few kilometers away from the center of the town. I and Blob still have something to do around these areas.”

Soon after, Felix nodded as he looked at Argentum before snapping his fingers, casting a blue magic circle that enveloped the three of them in an instant.

Whoosh!

Accompanied by a light gust of wind, the three of them had disappeared from the sights of the guards as they basked under the dim moonlight. Nevertheless, they looked at the area where the three had disappeared for a bit with expectant expressions. They then simultaneously looked up at the moon up above as the same thought crossed their minds.

A new chapter on Verdant Breeze Town's history has begun.

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