(Zack's POV)
After having some good conversation with Mr. Arthur and Ms.Adeline key, I left the medical facility and headed towards the certain Location. A couple of minutes ago, I received message from Mr. Jonathan. He will be there in few minutes. So, increased my pace.
Some time later,
I arrived at the location. It's an small hotel, Realizing that I didn't enter hastily. I waited for him to arrive. Time went on, As I patiently observing the people, soon a I spotted a familiar face.
"Here he comes!" I blurted out.
Thankfully, he didn't make me wait for too long.
Upon spotting Zack, Mr. Jonathan waved his hand in response. In a few breaths, he arrived in front of Zack. Observing the situation around here, Mr. Jonathan gestures Zack to get inside.
Where Mr. Jonathan booked a room for one night stay. He came here for providing Zack with necessary items. So, he didn't want to drag it long and decided to book for a night stay.
After both of them entered the room, as usual Mr. Jonathan created an isolated barrier to prevent prying eyes. Then they began their conversation.
I have to say Mr. Jonathan is very detail in his work. He didn't even reveal any suspicion action. But for me I'm interested in his goods.
I couldn't hold on my curiosity and I asked, "Mr. Jonathan, Did you bring any treasure?
Hearing that Mr. Jonathan smiled helplessly. So, he immediately placed few wooden cases on table from his storage ring. As per his Master's request, Mr. Jonathan brought couple of Highly rated Monster's core for Zack.
Seeing few dazzling wooden cases on the table, I took a sharp breath. I have sharp hunch about what it is inside the case. There are very few things which could rise my lightning essence to next level.
But I have low hopes for that, for my breakthrough I need lightning bloodline monster core or lightning attributed treasure. So, I believe it may be some kind of herbal treasure to improve my aptitude.
Seeing Zack's puzzling gaze, Mr. Jonathan let out a amusing smile. He couldn't wait to see Zack's reaction. When he spots, Thunder attributed wood.
The other hand, I didn't hesitate anymore. Just as I wanted to open the case, Mr. Jonathan stopped me. He advised me to open it in my room. Hearing that I raised by eyebrows in question. Seeing that he didn't want to elaborate further. I complied and places those cases in my storage ring.
Then we talked about few other things, especially I learned about high tier cities.
There is always something to learn. After we had some long conversation. Our conversation shifted to serious topic.
Mr. Jonathan commented, "Zack, I heard about the recent incident"
Hearing that my expression turned solemn. I couldn't help but ask," Mr. Jonathan, is that Assassin's task is something to do with me"
Remembering Elite level Assassin, I'm having chills on my back. There is still long way for me to reach that level.
I believe Mr. Jonathan got some answers for me. I observed his expression.
The other hand, Mr. Jonathan let out a long sigh. He recalled his Master's words. He already knew there is a dead end for that Assassin. So, he looked at Zack and said, "It's really bit dangerous. But fortunately you are fine. Master, Already told me he will take care of that Assassin"
Hearing that I became speechless for a minutes. Someone already decided to take care of that Assassin, and that person is none other than my teacher. " Hmmm, sure that damn assassin was after my life." I mumbled under my breath.
I don't know why that elite level person is after my life. I'm hundred percent sure that I never exposed my lightning element. So, why are these people making my life hard.
I looked at him and asked, "Mr. Jonathan, is it something to do with my Seed Candidate title." I asked him with a some worry some tone.
The other hand, Mr. Jonathan smiled helplessly. "As far as he knew, this is all coincidence. Who would have thought, Elite level assassin could took mission of eliminating Seed Candidates? It's simply nightmare." He thought to himself.
So, he looked at Zack and answered, " Zack, don't think too much about it. This is all pure coincidence. This assassin targeted you because of your Seed Candidate title. He already killed few other seeds in several cities."
Hearing that I took sharp breath. Just because of good future potential. Someone will send elite level to kill the budding talents. It's very horrible. My complexion turned worse for a moment.
Observing Zack's complexion, Mr. Jonathan felt bad and explained the real situation. How various forces targeted potential warriors. For one thing, as a humans we have huge population on this planet. But the corresponding resources were very scarce.
Only talented people can fully utilize the resources to reach higher level.
So, indirectly several competition took place between the various forces. Some conduct legal screening method. While others use indirect method to kill and eliminate the opposing potential candidate for once and for all. This method may not be appeasing for public. But forces had mutual tactic understanding between them.
After carefully explaining to Zack, Mr. Jonathan sighed. He too lost few companion when he was young due to this method. But this law of survival, what can we do. At least, he is happy for Zack. At the very beginning, he accepted as disciple by his Master.
The other hand, after listening to his explanation. I don't know what expression to make. Suddenly, I feel the world is very dark.
And my Red Stone city is felt like the safest place. To think starting point in my life is filled with life and death struggle. I don't know what will happen in higher stages. For a moment, the atmosphere turned solemn between these two.
Finally, Mr. Jonathan break the ice. He commented, " As long as you strong, you can do anything Zack. Until then be patient."
Hearing that I nodded at him.
Then we talked few other things later, I left the hotel and headed back to the Hansen campus.
Some time later,
I arrived at the campus and entered inside the building. For a moment, I recalled the strange kid. "Looks they gone back to their place." I mumbled under my breath. Fortunately, it can save me some trouble. Looking back at Elder Jensen's effort to flatter him. I really felt headache.
I sighed and hurried back to my room. After reaching my room in few breaths. I entered inside and went to take hot shower. After some good bath, I worn causal clothes and felt better. Then, I had good few minutes chat with Granny Park and Uncle James. I also informed Uncle James about Mr. Jonathan's arrival. I told him about Mr. Jonathan's findings.
Uncle really felt ease after knowing that it's an pure coincident for Assassinate to took the kill list mission. After ending the call, I shifted my attention to the wooden case. I placed the wooden case on my table and began to open it, one by one.
When I opened the first case, My expression intrigued but it didn't change much. Because its an Class 2 level's Monster core. I expected its to be Monster core. But what I'm intrigued about it's monster's bloodline. The Monster core belong to bird family named pheltrix.
Some says it's mutated bloodline of Phoenix. The bird Phoenix is legendary one. Now days, no body sure how much is true. Because, the bloodline of Pheltrix is completely mutated and its hard to trace ancestry. The mutated bloodline has some unique attributes. It's core could provide good benefits to warriors. But it only happen in rare cases. So, nobody take risk to hunt down these monsters.
So, I'm surprised why Mr. Jonathan send me this Monster core. Does he expect me to trigger rare probability to get some benefits from this monster core. I don't know what part of me gets improvement, if I consume this core.
I placed the core back to the case. Then I shifted my attention to other wooden cases. After going through other cases except last one which is wider compare to other cases, my interest dropped down. As I expected, these monster cores were rare and unique one. But none of them related to lightning method. I'm slightly surprised, why did he choose these cores for me.
After sorting out everything, I looked at last wooden case. Without any slightest expectation, I opened the wooden case to view. As I opened, I felt breath of lightning. My heart beat gets fast in a second. I took sharp breath. "This is a lighting attributed wood piece. I can finally get breakthrough." I blurted out in surprise.
I clenched my fist in excitement. As I immediately begin to get ready for breakthrough. I don't know whether this piece of wood would help me or not. But I definitely want to try it now.
...
The other hand, Elder Jensen and Elder Smith discussing their next plan. Elder Jensen is now at Elder Smith's residence.
"I thought, your plan would succeed." Elder Smith said in a wry smile.
"Harumph"
Elder Jensen snorted immediately, "If not for that kid.." Elder Jensen gritted his teeth in anger.