Bam!
A guy slamd the table hard while glaring at Ragna.
"What the heck did you do earlier? How could a guardian be so weak?"
"I'm sorry, I will do better next ti." Ragna lowered his head, his face was already pale.
"There's no next ti. Go away!" The guy kicked Ragna. "Hmph. You almost killed one of our mbers! You freaking sissy."
Ragna didn't say anything. He didn't have the experience to beco a guardian. However, the only thing he knew was that his constitution allowed him to take a beating, so he chose to beco one.
He had lost everything in his forr city. When he wanted to take his own life out of misery, he rembered the kindness he had experienced in that orphanage.
There was no way he could choose the easiest path of all.
Hence, Ragna did all kinds of jobs in order to survive. He let people beat him and once he was old enough, he beca an explorer.
Obviously, his evolution rate shocked a lot of people. However, his condition remained the sa.
Even he had a high evolution rate, he was bound to be weaker than even soone a Tier below him. So why would they bother to invest so much in him?
Ragna couldn't deny what was happening in his body and decided to distance himself from the group. Eventually, he resigned from the group.
In the past two years, he has been joining all sorts of random parties. So recognized him and expected a lot, only to feel disappointed after a single expedition. So didn't recognize him and also got disappointed.
Sissy, weakling, failed guardian or even teammate's killer… he had heard all sorts of nicknas.
Ragna gritted his teeth and said to Clovis, "That's why… It's not sothing small. I don't have anything to repay you other than myself. As long as I can attain the power that solves my weakness, I'm willing to do anything.
"I'm sick of being weak… I'm sick of being unable to protect myself and others. I want to protect the people around , so please grant the strength." Ragna looked at Clovis with a desperate face.
He was aware that nothing in this world was free. He had learned it since he was young. It was also the reason why he chose to beco a 'training dummy' for people.
For Clovis to invest more in him, he offered everything. He believed that he was talented enough as long as he could solve this weakness.
Kanaria had been listening to the entire story and couldn't help but think, 'So that's why he put on makeup and acted like an older man. People looked down on his small and feminine appearance.'
lody fell silent. 'I guess the orphanage is the biggest thing in his heart, considering he doesn't talk much about his life after that. Then again, the orphanage can be considered his ho, so I can understand. From what I have seen and heard, I don't think he is soone who would take back his own promise.'
'The problem is whether Clovis wants to take him in or not.' Jay frowned. 'There are a few problems. First of all, we still don't know much about him. This past story can also be made up. But if he doesn't bind Ragna right away, there's a chance that the information will be leaked.'
These three contemplated, wondering if Clovis was going to accept him or not. In the end, the final decision would be in his hands.
Clovis closed his eyes for a mont before asking, "I have one question. You said you were going to offer everything to as long as you could solve that weakness of yours. Does that an you're ready to beco a robot whose actions are fully controlled by ?"
Ragna didn't answer imdiately. The obvious answer would be yes, but he noticed that Clovis was a bit different when leading his group.
Even though he was giving tasks to the others, he let them improvise if necessary. The proof was the fact that he wasn't angry when lody chose to go against his order and stop for a mont so that she could help him.
Hence, Ragna had gotten his answer. "No. I won't be a robot. I am a guardian. If there is a better plan to protect everything, I won't hesitate to do it. You can punish after that."
Clovis saw that resolute face on Ragna before saying, "In that case, you are going to have hard objectives from now on.
"Firstly, you have to reach Tier 3 before the Rising Star Competition. Secondly, your role will beco much more aggressive from now on. I'll be testing your performance… For example, a single injury to this girl ans you've failed.
Thirdly, your condition shall remain the sa until you join the group, aning that you won't get anything other than the fixed amount we've agreed upon until you officially join this group."
Ragna gulped down before saying, "I understand. I'll definitely do my best."
He knew it would be hard to accomplish all these, but he knew how powerful this group was compared to other groups. If he let this chance go, he might not get a second chance.
"Take these." Clovis tossed the ring and the necklace back to him.
"!!!" Ragna looked surprised. He expected Clovis would give him these items later. "Are you sure about this?"
"What? Are you going to run away with those two items? Well, it's not like those items can get you so far. Besides, if you do that, the one hunting you down won't be , it will be my parents or grandfather." Clovis shrugged.
He acted as if it were not a big deal, but Ragna felt all the pressure on him. He knew the reputation of the Hacfield family after all.
"I don't think I have to tell you this, but make sure you don't say anything about those items to others even if they're your best friend or trusted relative. If you manage to do all that and join the group, I will give you sothing else."
"Yes!"
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