Chapter 152 - Basic Training Environment (1/2)

With Ellie being late, he continued to talk about the further investments that they might need for their project. Elias quickly explained that though it would be considered his project, he was bound by agreement to work only for the Blyth family and he couldn't have done this if he wasn't a Blyth. As he was one of the Blyths, once Robert was an elder, he would have enough authority to provide more funds and it wouldn't be much of an issue. He had just wanted to get a better hold of the project by starting it early and registering it in their name rather than the elder council.

”It is just a power play. I would have been able to set up the entire thing, even if I don't receive any funds from you. The elder council also believes it to be a very good venture. Just a few morons delaying it,” said Elias reiterating his words.

Balthazar decided to create a corporate account for their venture at the place and transferred the funds right there. He called for Robert who also joined them in the room.

As they were filling up the forms online, Ellie and Leon joined the room. A couple of minutes later, they managed to setup the venture. With the main process done, Elias offered to handle all requirements and other processes which both Robert and Balthazar left to him as they didn't know much of it and also Ellie was waiting for them with Leon.

”Congrats, on your project,” she greeted both Robert and Balthazar. ”But keep an eye on my uncle, he tends to go through funds quite fast,” she whispered into their ears. Though she whispered it, it was clear that she didn't mean it and was just teasing her uncle. Everything they talked was quite audible to the others in the room and Elias being the administrator could always replay the scenes. So, if she meant it seriously, she would have told it.

”If your planning to get something done, you should get a proper virtual workshop by paying for the service. I hope that you don't have plans to work here and be a nuisance,” grumbled Elias in return.

”Let us make this quick, Ellie. I don't have much time,” said Balthazar. He was in no mood for Ellie Edgerton's antics.

”Fine. I believe that you need a proper training environment to develop quickly and stably in the game. It is a good source of money and you wouldn't be just half-heartedly working on that workshop, right?” asked Ellie.

”Yes. I agree. We need something of that sort, but apart from money we need different kinds of personnel. You are definitely going to be the designer who codes and supervises its functionality. But we need other kind of personnel too, right?” asked Balthazar.

”Of course, I need someone who could actually train those people and come up with a decent training regimen. I have played games before too. It needs someone who understands the mechanics of games, very well. With vita-nova, we don't even need this person to understand the game mechanics, he just needs to be a good trainer at physical arts. I brought the best person for this,” said Ellie confidently pointing at Leon.

”Ahhhr, hrr, hrr,” coughed Leon as he heard her causing her to turn towards him. ”You wanted me to teach some gamer to improve in that game,” said Leon looking at Ellie like she told the biggest joke he ever heard of.

”Yes. Why not?” asked Ellie.

”Because they are not Blyths or affiliated families. I wont teach or help provide any training facilities or techniques for anyone who isn't,” said Leon. ”I thought you wanted to create some training environment for the members and personnel of the family and wanted my help for it.”

”This I cannot help you with, Balthazar,” he continued looking at Balthazar this time.

”I understand,” said Balthazar immediately. He understood Leon's concerns. He was the weapons master of the family and couldn't simply impart his skills to anyone. Even if he decided to teach someone only a little, he would find the experience extremely unsavory. Moreover, for experts of his capabilities, especially teachers, it would be a matter of pride. He couldn't accept any layman as a student nor could he accept it if anyone who received his guidance was no good fighter. So, training a large organization as a guild was definitely out of question for him.

”This has got to be among the top ten,” said Elias face palming himself as he heard Ellie's question. It was clear that he considered the ask to be one of the stupidest ones, he ever heard.

”Master Leon, please wait a minute,” continued Balthazar. He had agreed that it would not be possible to ask him to participate in the guild directly, but he was sure that he could provide other kind of help.

”Though I accept that you cannot train my employees, I am sure that you can introduce us to someone who can,” said Balthazar. He had already sent a mail to Rodrigo about this but hadn't given any definitive answer. He wanted to try his luck with Leon.

”That's true. You have been an expert for quite some time. I am sure you know a few who could help us with this,” said Ellie agreeing with him.

”I am sure that you would have been acquainted with quite a number of people in your life. As a weapons master, you would have come in contact with many experts. I don't even need anyone in good physical condition. Such men would be hardly willing to help me. I just need someone who at the very least has a high-level military training and can teach the methods of a ranger,” said Balthazar.

”Ranger? You are quite specific. Why do you need your employees to have exploratory and survival skills?” asked Leon.

”Oh boy! These games usually need those skills more than anything. They all are essentially moving through new areas and killing monsters. It is true that a military ranger would be very effective for this position,” said Ellie.

”Well in that case, I do have some that would be a good fit. But I have no way of making him agree. Only Robert has a decent chance,” said Leon pointing to his cousin.

”You know an old ranger that could help us?” asked Balthazar. It was true that there is a good chance that Robert might know someone as he was Walter's grandson. He somehow failed to realize this in spite of spending a lot of time with his cousin.

”I don't know no one,” replied Robert with a shake of his head. He was as surprised as Balthazar when he heard Leon.

”You know the old pervert Lewis in the wheelchair in your permanent resident ward?” asked Leon.

”Yes, he had been there before I even joined the branch,” answered Robert and a couple of seconds later realized what Leon's words meant. ”You mean old man Lewis could help us? He was that strong?” asked Robert in shock.

The others had no clue of what Leon was talking of, but Robert had a very clear understanding of it. The man that Leon was talking of was well known to a number of medical professionals at his place of work.

Most patients would have a natural tendency to respect the doctors, especially at a place like the city hospital of Asklepian which was considered a temple of medicine. Here, the medical professionals were even revered. The only few who didn't have such a behavior were ones with a strong background. Old man Lewis was known to be a lecher in wheelchair that hit on any female he laid his eyes on.

”Yerman Lewis is someone that I once considered a rival. He was one of the strongest personnel on side of the alliance at the end of the unification era. He comes from a strong military background and spearheaded a most famous ranger unit,” said Leon. ”He is one of the best rangers I knew but suffered an unexpected betrayal and barely remained alive. Haven't met him for a long time. Why don't I introduce you guys? He would enjoy doing something again.”