Chapter 285: Leader of the Sanguine Order

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"Meh, such big words for a newborn corporation."

"Right, what could a young kid like him now?"

"But maybe there’s a reason why Lord Aurum chose them as his first sponsored adventurer corporation?"

"Meh, or maybe he’s gone senile."

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"And here I was wondering what sort of huge move he would do. Turns out, he and his merchant organization might no longer be able to hold the top position..."

"You’re right. Aurum had always been one step ahead of us when it came to business. I think having an eye for talent is one thing he lacks."

"This Angelic Devil, on the other hand, looks like someone who still wets his bed at night. Hahaha..."

"Aside from doing some easy quests here in Harmonia, he’s not known for anything at all."

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"Why did Sir Aurum choose them?"

"I think Sir knows something we don’t."

"Maybe that Angelic Devil is really an outstanding individual."

"Well, he’s surely known for doing quests around Harmonia that earned him the title of Angelic Devil..."

"But despite his reputation, I’ll only choose someone who has reached the rank of Expert Adventurer as the leader of my sponsored adventurer corporation..."

"But that’s all we know so far... Maybe, just maybe. There’s something about him that’s not what meets the eye."

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The people in the grand hall each had their own ideas and perspectives regarding Regis, the leader of the newly established Sanguine Order.

’Ignorance really is bliss...’

Looking at the various nobles, as well as his competitors and supporters, Aurum could not help but shake his head lightly, ’Regis really hid it well.’

’Or maybe...’

Glancing at the fifteen-year-old young man speaking towards the crowd below with a steady voice, he could not help but think that everything was intentional: ’Don’t tell me that this was your plan all along?’

Upon request, quests received by a party, depending on their nature, may be hidden or announced through the Adventurer Guild’s bulletin boards across the city.

This meant that achievements and quests completed by a party may be publicized according to their discretion, provided that the nature of the quest allows for it to be so.

Normally, adventurer individuals and parties would publicize their quests to gain publicity and popularity.

This would, in turn, give them more opportunities to be specifically requested by quest commissioners and sponsors from powerful forces in exchange for their services.

However, not only did Regis make sure that none of his bigger quests were hidden, but his party members did so as well.

The only things he publicized were strange quests like finding pets, and other helpful things he made towards Harmonia citizens.

As for his out-of-town quests, he requested the Adventurer’s Guild to make them private.

Other details about him, including even his adventurer rank, also remained hidden.

While everyone was busy discussing on their own, Regis had reached the end of his impromptu speech.

"...that will be all. Once again, I am Regis. An Expert Ranked Adventurer, a Grand Magician, an Advanced Warrior...

Wooong—-

In the middle of his speech, mana and aura fluctuations caught the attention of everyone below.

Their eyes all turned towards Regis, particularly the stars that lit up on his left chest.

Five blue mana stars and three red aura stars shone resplendently on his chest, making a shocking scene, especially from the perspectives of the people below the balcony.

"...and the leader of the Sanguine Order."

Regis smiled, his blood-red eyes showing a hint of mischievousness as he bowed and left.

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It was only after a moment that the people in the grand hall were able to react.

A commotion instantly broke out as shocked expressions spread across everyone’s faces.

Unable to contain themselves, many began shouting, no longer caring about maintaining their composure or prestige.

"W-What just happened!?"

"I don’t know, is he really an Expert Ranked Adventurer!? It’s the highest achievable adventurer rank outside of the special ranks, isn’t it!?"

"Maybe he’s just lying!?"

"Idiot! If he did lie, then the Adventurer Guild would never let him off!"

"But did you see the stars in his chest!?"

"For a kid so young to achieve that realm, was it an illusion!?"

"Only those born with two hearts can command two types of energy, but for him to contain it in one heart..."

"Maybe he used illusion magic!?"

"There are people here who have already reached a high realm in mana! Faking your realm in front of them will not have any benefits at all!"

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At this moment, the venue was filled with shocked shouts and voices as they knew something deep down in their hearts.

It was none other than the fact that everything Regis had said earlier in his speech could be confirmed through the Adventurer Guild.

And so, no matter if they were nobles, merchants, city officials, Aurum’s competitors, and the like, they all hurriedly sent one of their people to confirm the information regarding the leader of the Sanguine Order.

Seeing Regis, who had just finished his speech, Aurum could not help but snap out of his daze.

"Is that enough to shock them?" Regis asked with an innocent expression.

Hearing his words, Aurum could not help but let out a chuckle, "Haha! You brat, it’s more than enough!"

"Then I’ll be going down no—"

"Not so fast."

Seeing Aurum’s expression suddenly getting serious, Regis could not help but feel a little nervous.

"What is it, Uncle?"

"I still have some people you have to meet. Out of all the people invited here, they’re the most important."

Aurum spoke as he gestured with his eyes.

It was enough for Regis to understand his intentions.

The grand hall was divided into two: the ground floor and the balcony.

In the former, there were nobles and other people who were influential, but clearly had an inferior background compared to the ones in the second floor.

Regis cleared his throat, "So, what you’re telling me is I should impress these people too?"

"More or less... But I doubt you’d have to do anything, considering what you just did earlier..."

Aurum responded with a hint of sarcasm, "Anyways, are you ready?"

"Let’s just get this done and over with," Regis replied with a wry smile.