Kael had visited a local abandoned construction site at H-Type city, meeting up with Caelum Rhaegor.
Caelum Rhaegor stared at Kael.
"So...You have eradicated one of the Seven Deadly Organizations? Excellent, you are one step closer to completion of your mission." said Caelum Rhaegor.
"But it seems like a mysterious guy appeared and stole the Runic Stone. Seems like both of us know already who is it....But let's leave that aside for a while." continued Caelum.
Kael silently listened.
"There are six more remaining. Continue with your operation. Your next destination might be at Vladis City. It's on the east side of H-Type city, you need to pass through a cave to reach that city." said Caelum Rhaegor.
"That's all.... You can go now..." continued Caelum.
Kael nodded in response as he left.
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When Kael had left the construction site, the masked man appeared in front of Caelum.
"So, you overheard our conversation.... Aurelion Veth." said Caelum Rhaegor.
The Masked Man seemed to be Aurelion Veth.
"I knew it.... You are also involved. I told you not to interfere but you won't listen right?" asked Aurelion Veth.
"Aurelion....I think I am not your Ally after all. I am not your enemy either. I just do whatever I feel like it." replied Caelum with casual tone.
"I see....then you should die here." said Aurelion Veth.
"You sure about this? Sorry but not this time... It's not the time for me to fight you." said Caelum, using smoke grenade with precision as he made his escape.
Aurelion Veth didn't chase down Caelum but rather stood still, pondering something.
"Caelum Rhaegor....and that loyal dog of his.....They both are upto something." muttered Aurelion.
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Few days passed by and Issac's position as SSS- Ranked was removed as severe punishment. Isaac was now considered an S-Ranked adventurer.
Issac had also lost some of his amplified powers which he got directly from Masked Man before Runic Stone. Which means Issac lost his prime powers because he wasn't supported by Masked Man and the Runic Stone any longer.
Issac's men were also spared but were forced to accept some punishment too.
Everything returned normal and The Saints officially disbanded.
Issac then joined Willy's party, making it a party of four people.
Kael, Willy, Noel, and Issac were discussing on where to go next. Or search for next organization to bring them down.
Kael reported that they can visit Vladis City as next destination for potential clue.
"Kael, how did you get this information? And where were you past these days? We were worried you know." said Noel.
"That's right, you should have atleast told us before going somewhere. You had us worried for real." said Willy.
"Kael, was it?" asked Issac.
Kael stared at Issac and nodded in reply.
"I shall apologise to you as well. I wanted to apologise to you too for what I had done back then." said Issac, bowing deeply.
Kael noticed unimaginable level of calm demeanor of Issac. Kael could sense a new kind power emerging within Issac but choose not to tell.
Issac wasn't able to realise that.
"Hey I hope you can forgive Issac for what he had done. But I believe he can be our ally now." said Willy.
Kael accepted the apology and didn't escalate anything.
"Thanks, you are a kind soul Kael I knew it." said Noel happily.
"Now then, let's discuss on what Kael reported about. So Kael, according to your intel, we can get some clues at Vladis City right?" asked Willy for confirmation.
"Okay, our next destination would be Vladis City." said Noel cheerfully.
"Hey Noel, atleast don't be so excited." said Willy.
"Why? You got a problem?"
"N-No! Ah, you are annoying sometimes."
"Doesn't matter, bwahaha." said Noel childishly.
"Haha, you guys are fun to have around." said Issac, smiling at the childish behaviour both Willy and Noel expressed.
Kael felt that the bonding between them grew even more than expected.
However Kael hadn't excepted Issac to become an ally, he had never expected this variable in his mission. Not even once.
"Hey Willy, I shall tell you about the Masked Man. I don't know much but I had already provided the data to guild. I will now tell you as well on what I seem to know. Related to Seven Deadly Organizations as well." said Issac.
Kael got alarmed by it as he intends to listen from Issac.
"Alright, let's hear what you have to say about them." replied Willy with serious tone.
"That Masked Man is influencing the Seven Deadly Organizations by mentioning something about the Runic Stone which grants you power beyond expectations. said Issac.
"According to my knowledge, Seven Deadly Organizations were cornered so they became inactive but that Masked Man gave us new motivation by pursuing the Runic Stones. There are total of seven Runic Stone." continued Issac.
"And each Organization seeks atleast one stone if not all, right? asked Noel.
Issac nodded at Noel's reply.
"Masked Man once told me that I am a potential candidate to use Runic Stone at will. Seems like I failed to understand the true mechanism of Runic Stone. Even now, it is unknown to me how these stone actually works. I don't even know their origin." said Issac.
"So what you are saying is...." said Willy.
"That's right, every organization is motivated by that news about the Runic Stone. Masked Man also mentioned along the lines that if someone posses it's full power, even one Runic Stone would be enough to rule or destroy the world. Or rival gods." said Issac.
"Damn it, if this is true then we can't just sit around here. I don't want those stones to go in wrong hands." said Willy, clenching his fist.
"You said, you don't know the mechanism of origin of these stones right? Maybe that Masked Man knows a lot but is hiding many things from Seven Deadly Organizations." said Noel.
"Yeah, he must know about those stones." said Issac.
Kael silently listened while they discussed as he seemed to ponder something else. Kael knew that the Masked Man they are talking a lot is probably Aurelion Veth.
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