Chapter 19 - Wake Up As Mafia Boss (2/2)
”Good, then, let's go. And, meet the people who founded this place.”Richarde knocked on the door twice and waited for a response. ”Who is it?” He smirks and shouted his name, ”It's Richarde, Chief Zamor. I have come to join the meeting today as per the order I received from you.” The place fell silent for a short period of time and finally, the chief replied, ”You may enter.”
”Thank you very much,” Richarde opened the double door and entered the conference room with a bright smile. ”Good morning, everyone. As per the order of our beloved leader, I have come to join in as my response to his summon.”
”Richarde, I told you to be heard. But glad to see you even you're a little bit late today. So, right now, we're in the middle of discussing — M-M-Mr. Aljen and Sir. Justin, why you guys here?” asked Chief Zamor as he stood up after he saw the young Don and his butler entered the room.
Hermes looked around and found eight people inside except Richarde, sitting on the opposite side. He compared the conference room to the meeting place of top management in a big company.
”Greetings, Chief Zamor. It is nice to meet you again. And, to the honor representatives of this place, it is a p.l.e.a.s.u.r.e to make an acquaintance with everyone. My name is Aljen, a merchant from Southern Cimeria Desert and on my side, his name is Justin. He is my faithful servant and acts as my personal butler.”
”Aah, the honor is ours, Mr. Aljen. Everyone, I know you guys are a little bit feel awkward right now. I would like you guys to meet the person I always talked with you at all. This man saved my children four days ago from the claws of the demon beast. He even saved me from being killed when somebody tried to kill me. I'm very pleased to be saved by this kind and noble kid. Please let us all welcome my savior and his companion to join us in this place. For all your information, I gave him the highest honor to receive the emblem of my family household. So, please rest assured that these lads are not dangerous men like you always encountered every day. They are friendly and not a hostile being like another mafia family.”
Hermes quietly laughed inside his mind about the second sentence he said. The person he was referring to was Justin who almost killed him from that plain field. He got entertained that the village chief didn't reveal his name and made a new statement that could slightly change the real fact about them.
”Anyways, it's very surprising to meet you in this kind of odd situation. But because you're already here and honestly got some respect from Richarde, it would be an honor to express my gratitude by introducing you to my subordinates. I would like you first to meet the district representatives of our village. On the right corner, the first in the four representatives is Mr. Rafel Uno. He is the first district representative of our village. He also holds the authority of being the sole owner of the Neue Fiona shipyard and protector of the port of his district.”
”Yow, nice to meet ya,” Rafel gave a wave of acquaintance and narrowed his eyebrows in a cool way like showing respect towards the young Don.
Rafel Uno, he was a third-grade fire mage that could use at least the fourth tier magic. His eyes and hair were both red like a flaming gem. He wore a red merchant cloth with a golden string connected his left and right cover c.h.e.s.t. In Hermes' observation and knowledge, he was one of the people who judge his death from the game.
”Next, that's Lady Ylla Ereneus. The second district representative and one of the first female founders of this group. Don't get the wrong idea to mock her height, she's really a short-tempered one.”
”Chief, that's rude. Jeez, I'm not that kind of woman. Hello, Mr. Aljen. It's been an honor to meet you too,” Ylla lowered her head once and gave him a smile.
Ylla Ereneus, she's a second third water mage and one of the dangerous people in the blacklist of Hermes Archnemesis. She was also the caretaker of the orphanage and one of the support NPC in the game for the female protagonists. She wore white-golden gothic clothes that had the same color as her hair. She has a round b.u.t.t and a big c.h.e.s.t despite her small height. Her noble fidget hair was colorful together with her eyes, had curly blond hair──which formed in the shape of drills.
”Oh, next is Lady Daliah, she has no surname so please call her to her name. She's the 3rd district representative and acts as the representative of all vendors around that place. If you want to build a business, it would be a wise decision to have a private chat with her,” Chief Zamor laughed as he found her quietly surprised to his introduction.
”Chief, you're making me like a villain in this place. Don't introduce me like I'll become a hindrance to his dream. Oh,” she turned her blue eyes at him. ”Hi, I'm Daliah. Everyone calls me in my first name since I don't have a surname. It's a p.l.e.a.s.u.r.e to meet you too, sir.”
Hermes made a nod and quietly observed her.
”Umm, i-is their somethin' wrong?” asked Daliah as she got fl.u.s.tered from his gaze. This made Hermes flinched and apologized.
Daliah, she was a third-grade wind mage. Her blue eyes covered by her brown bangs made her look an emo one. She wore a white Victorian guild waitress but in a modest and decent look. Her skin had seen shiny like the small girl, Lady Ylla. She was also a dangerous person as he knew her dark nature behind her gentle smile. He would make sure not to get too close to her range and made sure to be cautious in taking with this woman.
”Oi, don't stare her too much, kid. That's my woman,” Richarde made a strong statement that Hermes smiled back.
Daliah fl.u.s.tered and hit his head, ”Since when did I become your girl?”
”Ouch, c'mon. From the day we met, you already become mine,” replied Richarde as he tried to calm her down.
”Jeez, Chief, can I have permission to smack his face?” begged Daliah.
”Please, Lady Daliah, don't make a ruckus infront of our guest. Mr. Aljen, please forgive these two. They are just like that since they were in a child. You won't believe it but all of these representatives are all seventeen years old. It was already five years ago since we founded this group and even they were all children during that time, they are all-powerful beings that could protect this place against any enemies.”
”So, I assume Sir. Richarde is the 4th representative. Am I right?” Hermes turned his gaze at Richarde and the man smiled back. ”You're right. This man is the 4th representative and protector of the important warehouse and factories of that place.”
”Here we go again,” Daliah sighed.
”Yeah, boys are boys. They are all the same,” Ylla commented as she patted her back.
Hearing that insult, Rafel backfired, ”Oi, bitch. What did you say? Then, all girls are the same, as well.”
A large vein appeared from the forehead of Ylla and turned her angry face at Rafel, ”Oh, is that it? Do you want to fight, huh? You want me to show who is more powerful between us right now. Bring it on.”
”Why you?” Rafel readied his arms to ignite it.
”Enough,” a powerful voice gave a large pressure between the two. A gentle and soft voice made them quiet, on the left side, an old wore his white Greek old clothes said, ”You two, don't fight in the middle of the meeting. Have a shame. Show some manners. You're making a ruckus infront of the leader and his guests.”
”Elder Wamo, don't worry. I'm not mad.”
'Elder Wamo?' Hermes, surprised, had been quietly observative in this room. On his left were three elders who had been wearing old greek clothes of first A.D. There were no people like them appeared in the game and he had no information about their origin.
Who were they? was the question he had brought up to his mind.
”Oh, Mr. Aljen. The person who speak first on the left is Elder Wamo. The second eldest among the three elders of Neue Fiona Village. Next to him, it's Elder Kilo, the youngest. And the last but not the least, it's Elder Damaso, the oldest among them. Please make an acquaintance with him, elders.”
””” Nice to meet you, Lord Aljen.””” the three elders lowered their heads with respect in unison.
Hermes got a goosebump. For all he know, there were no such characters like these three elders appear from the game. Also, his mind had alarm him to be careful from the man he first met, it's none other than Richarde. He was character that he didn't know exist in this village. He had been the director of the game as a native from other states but he was sure that he hadn't seen his information during his prime.
Although there were several new things appeared infront of him, this made the young Don had felt something genuine. A villainous smile appeared on his face without his notice. Behind him, Justin noticed his master's hands behind his waist trembled in excitement.