567 A leader is needed (1/2)

The two quests hadn't been put up yet on the quest board because this would be a group quest rather than an individual team quest. A group quest was where multiple teams would work together to take care of the beast.

According to Sam, there were a few different rules for this. Everyone who went on the quest if successful would be awarded some type of compensation mostly credits. The member that killed the beast delivering the last blow, their team would be given the beast crystal as a reward. It was then up to them to decide who would receive the said crystal.

At times, due to how tough a beast would be to be killed, multiple people would attack one at once. If this was the case, then the leader, who was present, would decide which group he felt contributed the most.

This was one of the reasons why it was taking a while. Both Blip and the heads of the faction were talking about what level to set the quest at, while also deciding who the leaders would be.

While waiting, Sam, this time had come over to Quinn and the others to join them. Since he was only a Rank C like them, he was not invited to these types of meetings like the others.

”Hey, you don't have to hang out with us cause you feel bad bro,” Fex said with a smile. ”You can join other groups, you know they hate us.”

The group sat down at their own table, as were many of the others as well. Sam looked around before taking a seat. ”Actually I'm not the most popular around here,” Sam replied back.

”What do you mean?” Quinn was interested, he had seen the people outside treat Sam quite well. If he was referring to him not being popular, then he meant inside the shelter.

”You see, I have quite a low level ability,” Sam said. ”I was never able to train my wind ability above a level five, but, I have advanced gear all over me, and my cape is now at the king tier level as well.

”The others think the only reason why I am where I am is because of Nate. They think I piggybacked off him and ranked up.” Looking at his face, Quinn could see this perhaps troubled Sam a lot.

But it wasn't because of the way people were treating him, no Quinn had seen this look before. It was Sam who actually believed the words of the others. Sam felt like he was weak, just like Quinn had once done as well.

”In a way, it's true.” Said Sam. ”When we defeated a king tier beast by chance, Nate had chosen to give the crystal to me. The only reason why I'm allowed to hang around the B ranks and Blip is because of Nate's position. So the others don't exactly like me around here.”

This is why Sam was a bit happy. He had always been with Nate, and perhaps this would be the first time he could do something independently. A group that wouldn't judge him of his past achievements.

Over in the assembly hall, the upper leaders of the Crows were having a discussion. There was Blip the only A rank in the base and the founder. Linda, Blip's sister and co-founder a Rank B. Then there were three more Rank B's Nate, who hadn't been there long.

Then there was another Rank B female warrior who went by the name Megan. She had light brown hair that was long and curly. It was hard for her to keep maintained, so it looked as if she had just given up. On her back were two small axe's.

Then there was Mitchell, he also had curly hair, that was a dirty blonde in colour, on his face square like glasses with his arms crossed listening intently.

”Now that we have decided on the Emperor tier group, I have some plans I want for the ones going for the king tiers.” Blip said. ”Linda, I would like you to secretly go along with the lower ranks on this quest. Protect whoever you must, but I want you to do it secretly. ”

”I'm okay with that,” Linda replied. ”But does this mean you want someone else to be a leader for this?”

”Yes, that's the idea. We need more people ranking up. More people to be the same level as us, at the same time, I don't want to just invite anyone into the upper part of the Crow's. We need to see leadership skills. Us four will be going after the Emperor tier alone.

”The two king tiers we will only allow Rank D's and C's to go on this one. While Linda will go with them hidden. If you can, try to stay away from the limelight as long as possible. I don't want the group getting nervous or becoming over reliant, knowing you will be there.”

”Then who is going to lead the other expedition?” Megan asked. ”It would have to be a Grade C correct.”

”What about Sam?” Nate asked.