Chapter 298 - Wariness Among The Formed Party (1/2)

It was hexo, and him entering at that particular moment, managed to disrupt the tension which had filled the air.

'Should I come back later…? I'm not used to all this attention.'

However, after a few seconds of thinking, he decided to stay. There was no reason to leave, or rather, now he was even more curious as to why everyone was acting in that way.

”Guild-master, what's wrong with anyone?” He asked as he walked through the crowd and suddenly stopped in front of the master.

For a moment, the guild-master was surprised. He had never met this guy, and he knew he wasn't a regular at the guild so how did he recognize it was him? He wasn't even in his trunks which the rumors would usually use to describe him.

”Huh? Did I make a mistake…? But wait… You're the strongest one here, aren't you? So I thought for sure that you were-”

”Ha- Ha ha ha!! I like you, boy! No, you're right. I'm the guild master!”

”Oh, great. You mind explaining to me what's going on here? I get a little nervous with all this attention.” Said Hexo calmly

'Nervous? You?' The adventurers wondered

”That's right… Before I explain though, what rank are you boy?” The guild-master asked

”Rank? Oh, A-Rank.” Said Hexo as he casually pulled out a red A-Rank card.

It was another High-A ranker.

”Perfect, you're in.” Said the guild-master with a wide smile as he patted hexo on the shoulder

”I'm what? In for what?” Hexo asked

”A dragon!?! You really think you can handle one with just 4 A-Rankers and a former S-Rank?” Hexo asked somewhat seriously

The instant the word dragon had popped up in the guild-master's explanation, there was an obvious change in Hexo's expression. He seemed very pissed off. He also seemed to be squeezing his hand as he curled it up into a fist.

”This is just an exploration quest. Hence there's a chance that it's true. The village will call for S-Rank back up.” Replied the guild master

For a moment, there was no reply from Hexo. All he did was stare at the ground.

”However, if you think it's too dangerous than—”

The guild master was interrupted by Hexo, who suddenly said

”No, I'm in… Definitely.” Said Hexo as he grit his teeth

While the guild-master was happy, he was also concerned for the young man. He could feel a lot of rage and blood l.u.s.t being released.

'He harbors a strong hate towards dragons… Maybe something he experienced during childhood?'

”Great, looks like we have everyone, we set out as soon as possible.” Said the leader

”That's good and all, but… Why is everyone looking at us, like that?” Hexo asked as he gave a quick look around.

Everyone had a confused and dumbfounded look on their face. They were staring at both the guild-master and Hexo. The A-Rankers however, paid no attention to it.

”Are you two related?” One of the adventurers asked

'He actually asked it! I was wondering the same thing.' They all simultaneously thought

”No.” Both the guild Master and Hexo simultaneously replied

”What makes you think that?” Hexo asked shortly after

They looked at the clothes they were wearing. The guild master was known to wear light clothes despite being in the middle of a freezing cold blizzard and Hexo here had his robe opened allowing his abs to stick out. He was also wearing shorts and sandals.

”N-Nothing.” Said the Adventurer as he stepped back.

”…?”

”Well then, are we all ready to leave?” Asked the guild master

They didn't have any time to waste. The bright sword quickly replied 'yes' the magician took in another puff of smoke from her pipe before nodding, hexo slammed his fist into his hand as he replied ”Let's get going. And the girl in the cloak covering her appearance slowly nodded.

”Good, then let's go-”

Just as the guild-master said that. He suddenly turned his head to the Guild's entrance where another young man could be seen walking inside.

”Hey… Isn't that…?”

”Yeah… It's the blind-guy from a while ago…”