Thorn arrives in his cave and closes the door behind him, a figure like the grimm reaper arrives behind him. The figure is human but has parts of its flesh missing as gold flames comes from the missing parts. This figure is Sers' true form.
Sers lands behind Thorn, "Why did you reveal so much to him?"
Thorn glances behind him, "Was it wrong to do so? The kid has to know why he got your attention."
Sers sighs, "It's not wrong, we just didn't know how to reveal it to him. As for why he got our attention….Hmmm, think Twenny should tell him." Sers moves towards a refrigerator in the corner.
Thorn shrugs, "Pushing responsibility around, so Xeno like." He notices Sers reaching for a beer, a chill goes down his spine and he snatches the beer from Sers.
Sers is taken aback, "Hey, What's the big idea?"
Thorn puts the beer back in the fridge and gives him juice, "No alcohol for you unless your siblings are here to restrain you." Sers feels hurt and Thorn continues, "The last time Master got drunk, she nearly altered the genetics of dwarves. She was going to make tall dwarves."
Sers shrugs, "Oh please, what harm can I possibly do?" Thorn glares at Sers and Sers waves his hands around, "Okay okay, juice it is." He starts drinking the juice as it falls through his bones.
Thorn watches the drink fall through his bones but not on the floor, "It's shocking how an undead like you can actually eat." Thorn goes to sit down and Sers grabs a chair, Thorn speaks. "So why is the prince here?" He sips his beer, "Don't tell me you just came to hang out."
Sers sips his juice and looks at the paintings, "Vampires always get extravagant paintings."
Thorn sighs.
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Flint walks home deep in thought over what Thorn said, he also wonders why he left so abruptly. He shrugs and continues walking. He arrives home to see Aku picking peppers from the garden. He walks up to her, "Hey sis."
Aku looks at Flint, "Oh, you've returned from training."
"Yes," Flint speaks, "I think it's about time we started the mercenary group." He has a worried look.
Aku notices this, "Alright. Just 3 of us will do. Also, I'm your sister. If there's anything bugging you, feel free to tell me."
Flint smiles, "Yeah, I will." He walks into his room to go about his business.
On the outskirts of the village by a river, Chuck is sitting with his father fishing.
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The next day arrives, the Aku and Flint went to Chuck's house. They saw him drying fishes and smoking some of them. Chuck notices them, "Hey guys, what's up?"
Flint waves his hand, "Nothing much, just came to visit."
"Oh that's nice." Chuck smiles then looks at Aku.
"Don't even think about it." Aku speaks and Chuck has a wry smile.
Flint looks at the fishes being worked on, "Looks like the harvest was good."
"Yep," Chuck speaks, "Twice compared to last time. I guess being strong counts." Chuck smiles.
"About that," Flint speaks, "I was wondering about when we'll form the mercenary group. It's been a couple of weeks and yet no progress."
Chuck has a wry look, "Sorry about that, I guess it's my fault. I'd like us to form the group but, I can't leave my folks alone."
Aku's thoughts, "Chuck is an only child and his parents need his help around the house. If he joins his parents would be alone." Flint looks down then Aku has a thought, she speaks. "How about we get something from the 'SHOP' to help, I remember seeing people on sale there." She means automaton.
Flint looks at Chuck, "Is having one of them around enough to help your parents? Also, I want this village to be our base so we will only leave for jobs."
Chuck rubs his chin, "If this is our base then I guess it's doable. The people can help my parents and I'll always be home when we don't have jobs. I think that's good. But, what about your parents? Are they okay with this?"
Aku smiles wryly, "Our parents were adventurers before settling down, so they're cool with this."
"I guess that's settled," Chuck speaks, "So, we got a name for our party? I think Charming Knights would be nice." Aku makes an exasperated look and Chuck smiles wryly.
Flint smiles, "How about Tribune Light? It has part of the name in our bloodlines." They think it over and nod, Flint speaks. "Then from now onwards, we shall be known of as Tribune Light."
Chuck grins, "Awesome, now, let's get someone for my parents."
Aku smiles, "Of course, but am picking."
Chuck is shocked, "But why?!"
Aku grins, "You need someone to aid your parents, not for whatever reason you thought of."
Chuck stands his ground, "Then isn't it better for my father to pick?!"
"Your father...." Aku thinks about it, "No, you and your father have a history. If anyone they your mother should be the one to pick. They're already in the Community Platform, so we just notify her and she completes the rest." Aku turns to Flint, "How much is the automata helper?"
Flint looks up, "A gearhead costs 100,00P. We've got like 1,230,410P so we can afford a number of them. How about 2, I think that will be more than enough."
Aku nods, "If they're that affordable, how about we get some for the village? It's just a thought."
Flint shrugs, "I see nothing wrong with that. I don't know how we got so much but I think it's easy to gain more, we just complete missions or impress the Administrators for points."
Chuck raises a fist, "It's decided then, the servant of my dreams will be made!"
Aku looks at Chuck with disgust.
[INFORMATION MAGIC DISPLAY LEVEL 6
Shop: Arrmitsha's wares
Point Bank: 1,230,410P
* SUMMONS:
Constructs: Summon construct beings.
NOTICE: Do you confirm to the purchase of 6 Gearhead construct at 100,000P?
Flint: Yes.
NOTICE: Purchase complete. Construct orb will be sent to inventory for customizations.
END]
6 metallic orbs appear in Flint's inventory, he sends 2 to Chucks parents on the Community Platform. 4 orbs appear before him, he touches one and customizes it to be a guard. Aku helps Flint with the customizations but Chuck has a bruised hand and a face as if he's been wronged. But Flint is Chuck's best friend so…..some of Chucks interests were fulfilled.