Ancient Tears BloodLine



Special Faction Common Room:

Laverne was shocked by Ernest's words. This wasn't the answer she was expecting from him.

She asked, "What's wrong with you?"

"Do you plan on going alone to meet him?" 

Ernest let out a sigh. He didn't expect her to spot him.

"Laverne, I'll go and see him. He won't eat me alive. So don't worry. I guess he would probably arrange some other mission for us."

"So don't worry. I'll contact you after meeting him," Ernest replied. His gaze was firm. His mind was fixed.

Laverne bit her lips. A complicated emotion flashes in her eyes. She can see that Ernest made up his mind.

She took a deep breath before answering, "Alright, I'm leaving. You should contact me after the meeting."

Ernest nodded his head. Then Laverne left the room. 

Seeing that Ernest also stood up from the seat. He decides to meet the Special Faction Head as well.

Meanwhile,

Carlos Kent is sitting and patiently waiting in his chair. He wants to know whether Zack Lockwood was in good condition or not. 

He sent the message to three of them a few minutes ago. Don't know whether they are going to come as fast as they can.

But a sneer appeared on his face. From his last conversation with Zack. He can tell that kid was already suspicious of him. But so what? Without convincing evidence, no one can move him.

The matter of his breakthrough was also learned by the Giant Tower Academy. He tried to hide it. But it was not possible because of the Giant Tower Headmaster's constant calls.

He wanted Zack Lockwood dead as soon as possible. 

A quick gleam appears in Carlos Kent's eyes. He wants to finish the work as soon as possible. Because nobody knows when the madwoman pops up in front of him.

If she finds out about my breakthrough, then it would put him in a difficult situation. Just as he was wondering, what to do?

Creak~

The door opened.

Ernest walked inside the room. Seeing him all alone, Carlos paused for a moment. He was hoping to see Zack face-to-face.

But looks like he was not healed at all.

He looked at Ernest and asked, "What about the other two?" 

"Faction head, both of them are in retreat," Ernest replied in a calm tone.

"Retreat?" Carlos Kent was surprised. He knew how badly Zack was injured. It's not retreating but that kid is healing in secret without telling one.

Carlos expected Zack to inform his friends. But it looks like it's not. Which was also good for him to make his next plans.

"The bedrock mission was a failure. So I'm planning to send you guys to a different place," Carlos said.

But Ernest Kirk's heart skips a beat. He had expected to hear this before coming here. Like he had said to Laverne. 

The summon was about the next mission. Ernest controlled his emotions. He didn't show any change in facial expression.

"I received a report about the rogue warriors hiding in the Uneven Mountain Canyon. Your job is to find out their identity. If possible, eliminate them," Carlos added further.

When he said that a quick gleam flashed in his eyes but Ernest didn't notice it.

Ernest's heart was not calm. He is worried that they are going to be mobbed by the rogue warriors again. 

But he can't even refute it now.

So he asked, "When should we leave?"

Carlos Kent revealed a smile on his face before answering, "You guys can go whenever you want. But I want the mission report submitted within 7 days."

Hearing that Ernest Kirk nodded his head in understanding before leaving. When Ernest completely disappeared.

Carlos Kent let out a small chuckle before muttering to himself, "I'll bury that kid at the foot of the mountain." 

He already fixed the end date for Zack Lockwood. And this time there were no schemes. He is going himself there to kill Zack. 

Even if the Academy elders come, they won't be able to fight against him. There is a reason why he had selected a spot.

The canyon falls under the academy border. This place was also the farthest place from the academy. Unlike the bedrock city where they can travel in a few hours.

The uneven mountain requires at least one day for travel, even by flight. It's difficult for others to help Zack in time. 

Even if someone wants to help, they have to cross a long distance in a short period. Which he thinks isn't going to happen.

"the uneven mountain canyon uh?" 

"I can wait for a few days," Carlos said to himself.

Meanwhile,

Ernest came to the Special Faction Room a few minutes later. After sitting down on the couch, he contacted Laverne.

Who surprisedly picked up the call the very next second? 

"You didn't go?" Ernest asked back in surprise.

"No!'

"I was waiting for your call. Where are you right now?" Laverne asked.

"Come to the common room," After saying that he ended the call.action

"Laverne is fine. Then what about Zack?" Ernest uttered. Zack is not picking up his call at all. 

He lied to the faction head saying that Zack was in retreat. But he didn't know. In the end, Ernest decided to send the message to Zack.

After sending the message, he began to browse the details online about the uneven mountain canyon. Ernest heard of it before. Because it's a border area.

But he doesn't know other things. He wants to know whether any mode of transit is possible there. If it's a desolate spot, then they have to make a long trip.

A few minutes later,

Laverne enters the room. Upon seeing Ernest, she inquired about the meeting. After learning that they are going on a mission again.

Laverne feels down all of a sudden.

Ernest saw her expression and was comforted. 

"Laverne, this time we will make enough preparations. Unlike the situation in bedrock city, the uneven mountain canyon will be different."

"We don't have to keep our hands. There won't be any city residents over there. If there is trouble, the faction head permits us to kill them," Ernest said.

Laverne's eyebrows ease down a little bit. But she didn't completely believe anything bad would happen to them.

After talking for minutes, they went back to their room.

...

From MC's perspective:

Beep!

When I was lying down in my bed. A sudden message drew my attention. The message was from Ernest Kirk.

Seeing that I sat up straight and began to read it. When I fully understood the message, my eyes grew cold.

"Another mission?" I uttered in surprise. This is not a real mission. But another deadly trap. He failed to obliterate us in the bed rocky city. 

Now he picks up another place for our death. 

I couldn't even believe Ernest met with him. So Carlos summoned everyone. Did she go as well? Laverne's image appeared in my mind.

Maybe they don't know about my punishment. That's why they went to see him. I moved my fingers to type back. Now that I'm fully healed. 

I decided to alert them. That guy wants to complete the mission in 7 days. But it's impossible. I won't move an inch without hearing from Jonathan.

After sending the message, I frowned. In that message, I decided to meet them at the dining hall the next morning.

"No matter what!"

"I should convince them. There is no good in going for this mission," After muttering to myself. I returned to my original lying down position.

The following day, 

9 A.M

After walking out of the dorm building, I started walking toward the dining hall. On the way, I saw a few familiar faces from other factions.

Upon seeing me, they started gossiping. Seeing that my eyes gleamed with a twinkle. After a long time, people started reacting after seeing me.

"Am I missing something?" I mumbled under my breath. 

Then shaking my head, I increased my pace towards the dining hall.

After a few minutes, I reached the spot. I saw Ernest and Laverne waving their hands at me.

Seeing that my eyes flickered with a slight glint. They seemed to be happy. Thinking about the mission, I don't know whether to laugh or cry. 

The new mission is weighing on their minds as well.

"Zack, what happened to you?" 

"Why didn't you attend our calls?" 

Ernest and Laveren asked. 

"Uh, this..,' I uttered. Then I quickly thought of a lie. 

"I was practicing my sword moves," I replied.

"Oh, no wonder," Ernest said.

"I think we should polish our attack technique as well," Laverne said.

Both of them had seen Zack's sword moves against the rogue warriors. Even without using the essence, he was able to kill a few rogue warriors.

Seeing that they are convinced, I sighed inwardly. Then we walked inside. When we are walking to the food counter. I immediately felt a lot of gazes on me. 

"This happened again!" I uttered in surprise. Something else is going on here.

Ernest and Laverne also noticed the changes. Unlike Zack, Ernest and Laverne knew few people here. So they decided to ask them.