"So? What do you two think?"
Even though both Annara and Atlas had already voted him the leader, Ery still asked for their opinion.
Atlas only shook his head without saying anything. It seed the half-machine acolyte had no personal preference, and would just follow Ery's lead. On the other hand, the red hair smiled and said, "Let read it first."
As everyone started to read the one-page agreent, Roran continued his words.
"I assure you all it was just a re formality. I know we had our differences and conflict last ti, but this ti it isn't an elimination test to fight between us. The point co from killing creatures and such alike. This-" Roran pointed at the agreent in his hand. "-will just be an assurance that will refrain us from fighting amongst each other."
Hearing that, so people started to nod in agreent with Roran's idea. But of course, when different types and characters of people gather together, there would always be one person who had a different thought than the masses.
It was Anas of the Kaleos who first spoke his mind out.
"Roran, I agree with the contract, but I have one question I need you to answer."
Seeing the receptive gesture from Roran, Anas continued, "Would you care to explain why both leaders ca from the Harlight? This, despite the fact Sigurd is the highest-ranking privileged acolyte among us?"
There was a mont of silence, before Anas' voice was heard again.
"Don't tell it's because Harlight is a bigger faction than Kaleos?"
The reply ca fast, as if Roran had already expected such a question. With cordial smile on his face, he began to calmly answer, "No, Anas. Of course not. Let explain"
"First, our friend Julian here is not really a mber of Harlight faction, he was chosen as the leader because of his proven capacity. As for myself as a leader, well… we can agree the majority of people that ca to this eting actually ca for the Harlight."
Still smiling, Roran looked at Anas. "If I may say so myself, I only stepped up to fulfill their wish… or would you rather we have a vote right now?"
Noticing the rising tension, Ery recalled during the last gathering for the Magus Ga it was also Anas and the Kaleos who first walked out of the gathering, because they were not willing to cooperate nor trust the Harlight. From the looks of it, it seed the sa thing would happen today.
Suddenly, Ery heard a chuckle coming from the red hair standing beside him. Noticing the look, Annara sneered and comnted, "Yes, the soul contract is fine, nothing dodgy. But the leadership position is honestly kind of unnecessary. That man nad Roran is definitely up to sothing."
After saying those words, Annara continued to chuckle, even more, the half-blood apparently had sent her little friends to eavesdrop on the whispers and murmurs of the people in the venue and their words made her even more amused.
"That Kaleos guy, Anas is it? The reason he's still not out of here is actually because of your girlfriend. She insisted she would leave the group if he did not accept the agreent and cooperate with the Harlight." With another chuckle she added, "To be honest, that girlfriend of yours is so funny."
The fact was, Harlight already had three groups under their wing for the mid-test: two groups consisting basically of their own people and one led by Julian. This left only the two remaining groups, who were still indecisive: Anas Kaleos' group and the two brothers Orion and Orycon's group.
A contemplating look could be seen on Anas' face. After a while, he finally opened his mouth.
"I accept Julian is a good commander, but who are you trying to fool by saying that he's not part of Harlight? Half of his team are literally mbers of your faction! So no, I will only accept this agreent if you choose another person as co-leader."
At this mont, Annara suddenly spoke to Ery. "You have to be grateful I'm in your group, Ery. Trust , as we are one team, it ans my benefit is also your benefit. Just trust and follow my lead."
The red-haired girl stepped forward and surprised the masses, as she casually walked up to the podium before stopping right next to Roran. Under everyone's attention, she smiled and started to speak.
"Our group completely agrees with what the gentleman from Kaleos said. We need two leaders from different factions to show trust and goodwill. If not, we are not signing this."
Right away, Anas and the Kaleos people followed with a cheer. "Yes! Thank you, Nicely said!"
Anas was certainly happy hearing Annara's words, not because of the reason that was given, but because Annara said it was their group decision, which ant Ery agreed with the idea. Naturally, such a statent quickly made Klea turn silent.
Klea turned her head around to look for Ery and quickly dashed towards him. anwhile, Julian, who was also surprised, quickly walked up the podium and turned to the people in the venue.
"I assure you all that my relationship with Harlight will not hinder any decision and command I made in the upcoming test."
Julian appeared to be trying hard to convince the masses, as he occasionally threw glances towards Ery asking for his support and, importantly, explanation.
At the sa ti, Klea has arrived in front of him
"What's going on, Ery? What is that bitch trying to do? She's going to ruin everything that has been prepared"
To be honest, Ery himself wasn't sure what Annara was planning, so he didn't know what to say either. However, because of her words earlier, he was willing to give her ti to show her plan.
Fortunately, Ery did not need to wait long, as Annara finally revealed her intention.
"I agree we should have voted. Let's vote for another leader, Let the majority speak!"
Those words swiftly made everyone on the scene turn rowdy, especially after they heard the subsequent words Annara spoke.
"I give my vote to soone known for his high integrity, excellent reputation, a distinguished honor bestowed upon by the Magus Alliance and arguably the strongest acolyte in this venue: my team leader, Ery Ambrose!"
After shouting his na loud and clear, Annara winked her eyes at Ery from the podium she was standing.
Ery was caught off guard. He never thought of himself as leader material, after all. However, he saw Klea's previously annoyed expression imdiately changed.
"That bitch is a genius! That's right! Why couldn't it be you?" Klea said to Ery with a zeal. Excited, the Egyptian turned around and loudly said. "Yes! I also vote for him!"
Annara's idea was quickly supported by many, which both Ery and Roran didn't expect.
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