At the dining table,
"Uncle James, Could you tell me about Thomas Trade Centre?" I asked, I didn't stop there and continued asking, "I got surprised by the amount of trade they do on daily basis."
I didn't want to ask bluntly. Otherwise, I would be bombarded with their unnecessary questions. So, I am going to make them reveal some answers.
Hearing my question. Uncle James and Granny Park had a smile on their faces. They knew it, there won't be a day without some Q/A session at the dining table.
Granny Park said, "What did you find out on your visit?" she had an intrigued look on her face.
"Ha-ha, don't tell me, you were stumped by Class 2 Monster there," Uncle James told me without realizing he had revealed some answers. Which had brought a bright smile to my face..
"Finally, Some tea. But, I will treat it as Intel." I commented in my heart.
"Uncle James, Sorry to disappoint you. Nothing like that happened. On contrary, I made a transaction about 30 thousand credit points."
Hearing that they had a stupefied look on their face. Then I explained in great detail about Class 1 Monster Hyena's trade. I lied about their death. Just, I did with that Superior.
Both of them become quite happy. And at the same time. I saw there is some hesitation on Uncle's face.
"What happened? Uncle James, Do you want to tell me something?" I asked.
"Looks like your mind is currently occupied with Thomas Trade Centre that, you even forget about the hunter who tried to kill you." Uncle James reminded me.
Hearing that, I couldn't deny him. It's almost true that I forget about that incident. My blood element mystery has become a more important issue now. But, I can't tell him.
When comes to Assassin. I believe I could handle Peak Trainee Apprentice. I hope, I won't come across anything above that. Otherwise, I had to run behind my tails.
When thought about escaping. I don't even have escaping technique. A month earlier, Due to a credit point shortage, I couldn't buy any technique from Alliance Network.
Before that, I need to answer him. "I didn't forget about it, Uncle James. On contrary, I want to focus on my next step."
My answer brought a smile to Granny's face especially. She said," He is right James. It's our job to handle something like that. He needs to train and become stronger." Then she continued, "Don't pressure him with such a thing."
She looked at Uncle James. Uncle James nodded and said, "I just want to make sure that, he is on alert." Then he added," My aim to bring up this topic now is to discuss something."
Both I and Granny perked up our ears. I am more confused. Usually, Uncle James told everything to Granny Park. Don't know why he wants to go share now. "It must be confidential," I commented in my heart.
Uncle James revealed by saying, "Our team has found out that, someone has hired him to kill you." Then he added," As expected we couldn't track the source; I believe they used him to test the water first."
"Did you inform my teacher?" it's sensible that, Uncle doesn't have access to high-tech quips and Intel. Even with that he and his team could gather something, which is highly commendable.
Uncle James nodded hearing that, He said, "Not only we informed him. But, we plan to hand over the attacker." He continued, "Both of us had the same conclusion that there might be an increase in assassin attempts on you in the future."
Hearing that my mood becomes sullen. My inner thought is screaming it says it wants to be at a quiet place, without worrying about anything.
But, I knew this is my life. All these problems would be nothing in front of Powerful and influential people. I want to be like them. I want to be strong. I don't want to be played by them.
All these roadblocks will only make me stronger.
"Zack. Zack" Granny shouted in a low voice. Which had brought me back to reality.
Seeing their face. I showed some smile and said, "Don't worry, I can safeguard myself. Just like I dismantled the hunter, I will remove anyone who tries to harm me"
Suddenly, like a chain reaction. My aura got stirred. Seeing such a strange aura started to surround Zack.
"Zack, Calm your mind." Uncle James reminded me. Hearing that I sighed, and in few moments my aura turned back normal.
"You brat, you are being short-tempered," Granny advised me.
"Sorry, I'm just mad with these people. Why create unnecessary trouble for innocent people. Who yet to live their life fully." I replied.
Then both of them started to explain the system. Why it is needed. Checks and balances of the power structure. They are taking too much time to explain.
"Zack, you idiot!" I cursed at myself. I shouldn't have reacted much. If I knew they will start to lecture. I would keep myself quiet.
Sometimes later, the lecture was over. Seeing me reacting normally and understood the reality of our world. They decided to let me go.
I returned to my room and closed the door. It's time for some browsing to be done. I logged into the alliance network and browsed the details of Thomas Trade Centre.
I got access to their server with the unique I.D I got from them. There were several tags mentioned in the server. I browse the categories of treasure.
There were a lot of subcategories under Treasure. They were ranging from rare herbs to flowers, alchemy liquids, and unidentified metals, and finally mineral stones, unlike affinity stones these stones were different. They were mostly axillary.
Such as calming stone. I came across this unique stone. While looking at the mineral stone tag. It is a small egg-like structure. Sold at the price rate of 100 thousand credit points.
This Calming stone helps in strengthening mental power. I suddenly got an urge to buy this stone. But, I don't have enough credit points to do that.
I sighed at the thought of that and continued browsing.
There were several treasures. Which were quite useful to my brain unlocking. For that, I need to have some credit points. Each treasure was sold at such a high price.
Looks like whenever possible, I need to hunt some Class 1 Monster. Only by having enough credit points. I can buy without any hesitation.
Sometime later, I stopped browsing and went to sleep.
Meanwhile, Far away distance from this place at a secluded underground facility.
The Masked Man sitting in a chair. He is gently tapping on a table, thinking something.
If someone takes out his mask now and get looks at his actual reaction. They will be quite scared. He had a crazy distorted look on his face.
I never thought that Hunter would get caught by Army Authorities. It's not quite clear yet whether he is taken out by Zack Lockwood or by someone else.
By the time now, they will be searching for my trail. I have to delay the attack for the time being.
He didn't stress on this matter. He believes that the hunter must have been intercepted by someone. He didn't even think about Zack's capabilities. The Hunter being Mid Trainee Apprentice. On top of it, the hunter is a fire element user. He thought it's impossible to move him.
So, the Masked Man is quite confident of him. But, now he has to be patient.
Soon, the Masked Man got a visitor. One of his men brought Intel. He let him inside. After reading intel from his men.
"So, More than 50% of people in the Kill list were killed successfully." The masked man commented.
He then mumbled, "Even though I hired few assassins to do the job. Nonetheless, the result is satisfying."
And he continued, "Only a few more people, then I can successfully ask for a higher position in the organization."
He then closed his eye and went into deep thinking.
Meanwhile, At Zack's room at Next day.
"Last time, Mr. Arthur Emerson gave me Mind Fruit. Hope, this time there will be something special." As I looked at the message, where Mr. Arthur Emerson asked me to visit his office.
After having breakfast with the family. I boarded the train.
Some hours later,
"Knock. Knock"
I knocked on the door of Mr. Arthur Emerson's cabin.
"Come in" He let me inside.
As I entered, I found him operating on the sci-fi projection screen. I took my seat and asked, "Mr. Arthur, Did you procure all the material on the list."
For some second, he didn't respond. Moments later he turned off his protection screen and looked at me.
"I called you for this exact reason." Saying that he placed a silver case in front of me.
I opened the case and found a scroll on it. By looking at it, I know it's some kind of technique. But, I didn't read it. I gently closed the case.
It can be read-only at the time of rune formation. But I had a vague feeling saying that it's something else.
"What kind of technique it is?" I asked.
Hearing that Mr. Arthur said, "You mentioned in the list that, you need leg technique."
I nodded at him, I never mentioned lightning technique. It must be a common technique followed by warriors like a hand-to-hand combat technique.
But, why it is inscroll? For a second, I thought I had to form rune in my consciousness.
Mr. Arthur Emerson said, "Like hand to hand combat technique. It's a leg technique. It can help you in the utilization of your leg power. During the fight, you can move your feet quicker to evade and esacpe."