Chapter 106 - A new recruit (1/2)
”So, shall we collect the first clear rewards and attempt the hell mode of the dungeon?” asked Merlin.
”As good a plan as any,” said Mob following him.
”Really! We are going to attempt the hell mode? We aren't even at level 12,” said Bitter Beast.
”Yes. From our past observations, we know that it is almost impossible to clear the hell mode if we are not at the highest level allowed in the dungeon. It is going to be extremely hard without good equipment too,” added Shadow agreeing with Bitter Beast.
”When are you logging out?” asked Merlin suddenly
It was a few minutes past 4 a.m in real-time. Even if he managed to get to level 12, it would be hard to complete the hell mode before 5 a.m. when Balthazar needed to be out for his daily training. He had already skipped a few lessons and both Lucius and Salazar already mailed him saying that he better not miss any more.
”I need to get out by quarter to 5, can't stay longer than that,” said Shadow.
”Is that specific to today?”
”No. It is a regular thing. Need to do it daily and wouldn't usually be back before 7 a.m. Sometimes, it might take more time,” said Shadow.
”Come on? Is it really that important?” asked Bitter Beast. He was concerned that if Shadow would go out, the others might consider attempting the hell mode immediately.
”Dude. I am really into playing this game, but I can't let go of my daily routine even during leave. Once, I am medically cleared to get back to my job, I will be spending less and less time in the game,” said Shadow.
”Let us leave it at that. It is not that big an issue,” said Merlin.
”How about you guys ask the fifth member of your team to join?” asked Shadow. He had already thought about it previously during the dungeon and had wanted to ask them about it. Unexpectedly, the whole lot of them had gone a bit glum, when he asked about it.
”How did you know about him?” asked Merlin. The fifth guy was the main reason that the other four got out of the Magus Shrine. He and Merlin were the two members of the main roster of the Magus Shrine who fell out of odds with the others.
”It is apparent that you guys know each other moves very well and can cooperate without effort. So, you are a team who had practiced together before. Usually, such farming teams have five members, so I guessed that there would be a fifth,” replied Shadow.
”Hmm. I guess you really aren't involved much in gaming for the past few years,” said Merlin. ”Dresden is our fifth member. He is currently a vice-leader of the Magus Shrine and we really can't expect him to join us,” he continued.
”Dresden's Ghost?” asked Shadow. He also knew Dresden's Ghost. He was the first vice-leader of the Magus Shrine in his previous life. He was an elementalist second only to the guild leader, Azreal in the Magus Shrine.
”Can you tell me why you sold your shares and got out of the guild?” he messaged privately to Merlin.
”Yes. the guy who played Dresden's Ghost. A couple of players from our roster were about to retire. They had contracted some kind of radiation poisoning in an accident and wanted to get out as they couldn't play. We had some issue in the new recruits that the Azreal was considering. He was a bit adamant to join some players, who aren't that good and had been with us only because they were related to our main sponsors,” said Merlin.
”Hmph!,” he breathed out. ”I was obviously against it as they were definitely going to bring the level of the entire team down. One of them was especially a self-entitled, rude jerk born with a silver spoon up his bottom. That cause a few tensions and it escalated. Sadly, Dresden decided to remain even though we left. He needed the money and can't really fault him for deciding to do so,” said Merlin.
”So, can't get Dresden to join us,” said Bitter Beast who seemed to be angry and spouting when Merlin was explaining. It was clear from his expression that Bitter Beast was probably one of the players whom Merlin suggested or at the very least was against Azreal in the quarrel.
”Hmm. I'm sorry. Sometimes, things just don't go as we hope,” said Shadow.
”It isn't a big thing. I got enough money from my sale of the guild shares to set up a workshop and a new team,” said Merlin waving his hand. ”Just need to find a good place to move to.”
”You looking into it? Found a decent place?”
”Yeah, I tried but those idiots are trying their best to block me. They intentionally bought two sites in cities that I was about to set up camp and set up their workshops just for that purpose. With them as competition, it is hard to get any players. So, I moved to my cousin sister's place and am searching from there while using her ID. So, I set up up an adventurer team and decided not to take any major sponsors this time,” said Merlin.
”No sponsors?! That put a break in my plans,” said Shadow in a mocking tone.
”Yeah. I am telling this to you beforehand. I knew that you were interested in sponsoring the team. So, consider this prior intimation. Not going to accept any major sponsors and am going to be the owner of the new place holding a majority share always,” said Merlin looking at him.
”Fine. It is not big thing. But, let us get back to the problem at hand. You guys need a fifth player for dungeons and other things as you can't expect my presence at all times,” said Shadow diverting the topic of conversation.
”Yeah, I already realized that and am contacting few players that might be interested. You don't need to worry much. I already have someone in line and will be meeting them in the city soon,” said Merlin.