Chapter 91: New allies (1/2)
Shingi expected them to reach him for help as this was his plan the last time they met.
He planned some doubts on them to grow and understand that they were on the wrong side.
Also, since he was an NPC so part of the System, he could be viewed as a way for the System to let them know they were in the wrong and could be rewarded if they helped to pull everything back in order.
Either way, it would be helpful for Shingi's way of progressing things smoother.
”I am guessing this dude is to be trusted, right?”[Shadow Whip]
Shingi just smiled at least, and Soryn didn't seem annoyed at the person pointing at him.
”He is here to help, yes. So I see your equipment has taken a downgrade. Does this mean you left the Guild?”[Shingi]
”We are still members. We thought of possibly be your Spies in there. But your friend's last attack had affected us as we were the ones in charge, and so we got punished for it.”[Fire Whip]
Most Guilds were giving their high-rank members equipment and mainly was a loan and not belonging at them.
So it made sense to lose these pieces of equipment as punishment for their failure.
”Sounds interesting, but how do we know you just don't try to spy on us by pretending you work with us to report at your people?”[Soryn]
Shadow Whip seemed to get angry at that accusation, but Fire Whip signaled him to calm down.
”We understand if you people don't trust us, and we don't ask to share any information with us. We just want to be part of the good side and do what is right.”[Fire Whip]
Shingi could tell that it wasn't entirely true what he was saying but didn't seem of him lying of wanting to help them but the reason for trying to help them. It wasn't just because of their good heart as he considered it to be.
”Your help is welcome, and you will be rewarded if you are actually going to help us. But if you have any ill thoughts or work against us, you should know your punishment. I hope we are understood with each other.”[Shingi]
Both the Players nodded as they were aware of the situation and had thought it very well.
”Then I guess you can start working on your first task. We will still keep your bear, but it is in a good state, as you can see. You better stay away from the shop, but our friend outside will have a way to communicate with you. Won't you?”[Shingi]
They felt a hand each at their shoulder as they turned and saw Anna behind them, as she appeared out of nowhere without them noticing her.
They turned towards Shingi, who coughed, and when they returned their gaze to where Anna was, she was gone once more.
”So what are you going to have us do then?”[Fire Whip]
Shingi knew how Guilds tend to work and that most likely they were under investigation and people were watching every move of theirs. He was confident that nobody followed their movement currently, but this didn't mean one wouldn't soon.
He told them to report at Anna with everything they knew about the Guild and try to keep their eyes and ears open for any people from the Dark Guild.
He told them not to actively search for this type of information for now as it could draw too much attention.
He let Anna decide how to progress as she was an expert at these types of dealings.
Shingi and Soryn were left alone in the room as the two Players were left out by getting Teleported with Anna just if anyone was outside that they have missed.
”So what are you going to have me do? You said something about helping others training?”[Soryn]
”I need to help with my MARTIAL ART Skill not asking to teach me your Spire's way of fighting, but I am sure you can help improve what I know. Also, there is one more person who could use some teaching of yours to move around silently. I have heard that your Spire are an expert on these.”[Shingi]
He was talking about Hineko for the lessons to get stealthier. He could have asked Anna to teach him, but she would be busy with the plans for dealing with the Guild.
Hineko's special class wasn't combat-focused, but being stealthy was the way to go as a Rogue-based class.
Soryn didn't have any problem teaching them, but as Shingi said, he wasn't going to give them and of the unique techniques of his Spire, but others would help them that not many people would know.
Soryn was one of the apprentices of the keepers of the Library of the Spire, meaning he could research almost every bit of knowledge the Spire had with a few exceptions of knowledge that no mortal should know, but they couldn't destroy.
There were many rumors about how extensive the Library of the Air Spire was. Some people other than the Spire people have been there but only as visitors. They arrived utilizing Teleportation to keep the Spire's location a secret.
They went out towards the Inn to find Hineko to start the training of everyone together.
He was once more outside the Inn talking with Pan, but this time it didn't seem like she would use the thorns on him, at least not yet.
Hineko noticed Shingi as he learned to keep his PERCEPTION active, even when in a safe place, from Shingi.
”Hey, Shingi. Have you seen my brother? He told me he was going to help you with something.”[Hineko]
”Yeah, he is going to be busy for some time. But I have things for you to do also. We are going to train. I see Pan you have grown attached to this student of mine.”[Shingi]
Hineko seemed surprised and somewhat awkward from the last part that Shingi mentioned, but Pan's expressions didn't change.
She just yawned once.
”I see... well, come on, Hineko. We need to start as soon as possible. Pan, you can follow us if you want. We are going to train in the forest.”[Shingi]
Pan agreed and joined them as they went outside the Tree Hideout.
Pan seemed interested in the tree as she started examining it.
”So what are we going to learn? New recipes or alchemy techniques?”[Hineko]
Shingi smiled as he responded.
”Your lesson has already begun; you need to find Soryn. After finding him, you need to stay hidden from him for at least one minute.”[Shingi]
Hineko was confused as he turned his gaze behind him where Soryn was supposed to be.
”When did he moved? I had PERCEPTION active all the time, and I am confident he was here just a few seconds ago.”[Hineko]
Shingi just smiled as he started training on some moves Soryn had described him on the way to the Inn.
He told him to focus on Hineko's training first as he had other things to train by himself also.
He cast an EARTH MANA DOUBLE and METAL HAND which was still an unfinished Spell.