Creation System: Reborn As A Fantasy Worldsmith

Chapter 376 Meeting (I) Dark Ore

Only a few minutes later, Lyrian arrived at the front gates of Hyst's mansion.

The black gates slowly opened as a black-suited woman who had a dark complexion noticed Lyrian and jerked to open them up.

Lyrian walked inside, and as soon as he walked up the small flight of stairs and attempted to open the door--it swung wide open before his fingers could graze the door knob.

Sebastion stood behind the door, looking at Lyrian with a nonchalant gaze, before bowing slightly and swiftly moving to the side to allow Lyrian inside.

'Man of a few words... good. That's how I am.'

As Lyrian walked inside, he wanted to go to the room where he met all the Von Havens the day prior but understood that they all might not be present today.

So, before he went up there he paused and asked, "Sebastion, is Hyst's father here today?"

Sebastion replied without hesitation, "No, young master. However, his presence can be immediately requested upon your approval. The power is in your hands m'lord."

"I see... then call every single member of the Von Haven family to the meeting room. Tell them to be urgent." Lyrian retorted, beginning to walk up the stairs to go exactly where he was talking about.

This time, Sebastion paused for a split second before replying, "Yes... but a slight issue m'lord. I have no doubt that all those in this family will report to your command, but young master Kepler may have a problem with doing so. I say this not for certain, but you see, he has a history of... irresponsibility to keep it frank."

"It's fine... he's useless anyways." Lyrian retorted, walking up the stairs and making his way to the meeting room.

"Y-yes... m'lord." Sebastion slightly stammered, returning to his butler duties.

On entering the room, Lyrian noticed that Hyst's grandfather was already present in the room and was sipping a cup of steaming green tea on the couch.

"Oh... you're already here," Lyrian spoke, slightly surprised.

"Well... when you're throwing around rambunctious orders left right and center, I might as well adhere to them. You are the boss around here after all..." He took a sip of his tea.

Lyrian didn't know exactly what the old man meant by that, squinting his eyes slightly.

He walked over to the windows behind the desk at the end of the room overlooking Hogolsworth, "Who are you here... close to the boss of this family?" Lyrian asked, wanting to know where the old man stood in the hierarchy, as that would tell how much information he knew about the mission.

"Boss of the family?" The old man scoffed, "Hardly... they don't take me for more than an old fart nowadays."

Lyrian let out a soft laugh as he heard this.

"But I'll tell you this, young man. Back in my heyday, I was renowned as one of the greatest soldiers on the battlegrounds. Do you want to know what they called me when I was squadron leader of the Draconian Army?"

'Draconian army? Is that the equivalent of Yaltas' Imperial army?' Lyrian mused before replying, "Sure... what was your name?" He asked.

"Rampager." The old man spoke, causing Lyrian's eyes to widen slightly.

From time in the academy, he realized that his own grandfather's nickname was 'Rampager Of The East', so this was surprising to hear.

"Rampager Of The West was my name." The old man chuckled lightly, "My very sword was enough to slice down countless enemies on that dreadful field of war... I still remember those days as if they were only yesterday."

"I see..." Lyrian retorted, 'Maybe he has a connection to my grandfather.'

At that moment, Lyrian and the old man heard several footsteps approaching the room.

Soon after, Hyst's grandmother, mother, and sister walked into the room, sitting down on the couch.

Lyrian was still waiting for the two main people that he wanted present for this meeting, and one of them appeared not long after.

Hyst walked into the room, quickly greeting Lyrian with a formal bow, "Lord Lyrian! It is a pleasure to see you again!" He exclaimed excitedly, sitting down as well.

Finally, Hyst's father made his way into the room, alongside Sebastion who closed the door behind him.

"Forgive me, Lord Lyrian. I was busy taking care of errands personally in the Adventurer's Guild..." Hyst's father said, breathing slightly heavier as he seemed to have rushed here.

"No worries, please have a seat... and, sorry to make you all rush for a simple meeting. However, I want to solve this mission as soon as possible." Lyrian made his intentions clear.

"No... not at all." Hyst's father firmly stated, "We too want to solve it in godspeed... the more rushing the better. Do not apologize, please."

With this, Sebastian spoke, "Indeed, lord Kepler seems to have not attended. I wholeheartedly apologize for this inconvenience, lord Lyrian."

Lyrian nodded as Hyst's father also found his way to his seat, and finally, Lyrian started off this meeting with a direct approach.

"I'll be straight. During my quest today in one of the outskirt villages, I was requested to--"

Lyrian went on to explain the more important information and stakes of the mission and also what happened.

About the abnormal orcs, capturing of children, and finally, he arrived at the dark ore crystal.

He took it out from his storage ring and placed it on the table, as everyone inside took an inspecting gaze at it.

As soon as Hyst's father viewed it, his expression turned pale.

Lyrian took time to explain the powers of the crystal, and then stated, "These crystals were apparently given to the orcs by 'Men in black' as the Alpha Orc said to me. Tell me now, do you have any clue who these men could be?"

Hyst's father stood up, a grimace on his face as he peered closer at the ore.

"Unfortunately... it seems from your testimony that my earliest, most dreadful thoughts might have been true..."