Chapter 152: Thou can call me……... (2/2)

The Rhys Woods he knew was a neatly dressed young man that was attractive to the eye. He spoke using the same words, but this one in front of him was ruder with his words

”Verily,” affirmed the man.

”If you are Rhys, why do you look like that?” questioned.

Gesturing with his hands, Rhys went on, ”Most simple! It is nothing but a mere trick.”

Waving his hand at his face, Rhys' appearance drastically changed. At each wave, he would resemble someone else. Jake even got to see the familiar face of the Rhys Woods he knew.

'...So, he is Rhys Woods, just that I haven't seen his true face before. This probably also not his real face,' realized Jake.

Rhys Woods was a man that left a deep mark in Jake's memory. After all, he was the only person that Jake owed deeply.

The man that gave Jake the headstart he needed, in the form of the [Sword Drawing Technique]. The same mysterious man that disappeared from his shop when Jake revisited the place.

Jake always knew it wouldn't be long till he shows up again, but he never factored that he wouldn't be able to recognize Rhys.

Finally, after meeting him again, Jake asked the question that was always on his mind, ”Who are you?”

This question made Rhys regain back his humble expression.

Rhys, in a fit of good manner, reintroduced himself, ”Fine. Thou can call me the Administrator or Overseer, whichever thou prefer. Just like mine name, I oversee things.”

”Yes, I noticed. You have a way of meddling with 'things'. You did the same to the trio. I know of how you gave them their techniques for free,” smiled Jake.

The more he thought about it, the more he realized that he wasn't liking it at all. He was probably in something deep, deeper that he can tell, and he obviously can't get out!

Pulling no stops, Jake revealed his guess, ”Me, Nico, Lola, and Jaya, quite the list you have there. We were each supported by you. Tell me, are they 'candidates' like me?”

The concept of 'candidates' was something he had theorized after he arrived on the island and got some time to think.

He knew that he owed Rhys and the latter would come to ask for it. He could also tell that the repayment method would be outside the usual as Rhys was far stronger than him…..probably stronger than anyone he had ever met since he arrived in this world.

If he was that strong, then he should be able to take care of his problems by himself. Yet, he depended on tricking desperate youngsters to take care of it.

When combined with the fact that Rhys wanted youngsters, not strong people like the Aztec king, Jake got the idea of the youngsters being 'candidates'.

He was sure he wasn't the only one 'supported' by Rhys Woods.

This made him see Rhys in a different light.

Rhys was akin to a farmer sowing his seeds, waiting for it to germinate. In this case, the seeds were the candidates.

That would also mean that Rhys wasn't here to claim his debt as it was…..too soon, not enough time for them to have grown!

”Candidates, huh.....It hath a good ring to it. Yes, thou are a 'candidate', alas, not a certified one yet,” chattered Rhys.

'So, I'm right,' sighed Jake.

Perhaps, the worst feeling in the world was not having control of one's life and still, yet, being ignorant of their lack of control.

Jake had already been scarred by the fact that he was never human. However, this new discovery helped him lessened his negative emotion.

At least now, he was aware of his relationship with Rhys.

He decided to pose another question, ”What is the purpose of the candidates?”