NOVEL NEXT Chapter 12 : The Evaluation
Following the servant Victor and Lily were led through many corridors till they reached another grand door, two armored guards were standing there, One of the guards looked at them and said, “Only the heir Victor Von Weise was called, explain your selves”, before the servant could speak, Victor stepped forward and answered with a clear voice “Victor son of Theodore Von Weise is here for the evaluation, as per the regulation I may bring my personal servant who attended the ceremony with me”.
The guard looked at him then at Lily, before nodding and stepping aside, opening the door for them to proceed to the next room.
Stepping inside the room, Victor could see a huge white jade slate placed in the middle, with the elders surrounding it. His father and uncle were there too, the look on his uncle’s eyes was not very good, and he glared at Victor when he stepped inside the room.
“You should be grateful,” thought Victor “I saved your son’s life,”.
If his uncle knew what he was thinking he would probably vomit blood in rage.
Behind the elders, sitting on the only chair in the room was a middle aged man with a heroic figure and only two strands of sliver in his purplish black hair. This was Marcos Von Weise his grandfather and the current patriarch of the family.
Victor bowed and cupped his hands when he entered the room, while Lily behind him knelt with her head down as per family protocol.
“Victor Von Weise, greats the patriarch and the elders,” he said in a clear voice.
“Hmm..” said Markus “Both of you stand up,” he ordered. then started to inspect both of them with his eyes.
“And who might this slave be?” he questioned.
Before Victor could reply, Theodore stepped forward “Esteemed father, this is the slave I just told you about, Victor helped her on a whim and took her as his follower, and it seems her luck was good, as she survived the ritual.” He said.
“Good, Let’s start with her then, “ he looked at Lily and said. “Step forward, Identify yourself, then place both of your hands on the inspection jade”
“Lily, a former apprentice of the assassins’ hall, and currently young master’s Victor Von Weise servant,” she said then moved forward nervously and placed her little hands on the jade slate”
A faint light shone and passed through her. then on the slate words magically appeared
LEVEL 0
SHADOW DANCER
AUTHORITY : 3
STRENGTH: 20
INTELLIGENCE: 22
AGILITY: 36
LUCK : 11
CHARM: 39
SLAVE
BLOODLINE : SS RANK / 100% / NOT AWAKENED / NO RECORD
Victor was surprised “An SS rank bloodline, not bad, I have to train her well,” he thought with an evil grin, then looked at astonished elders who began to drool “now it might be a little tricky to keep her”.
His grandfather stood up and moved closer to the slate as if he was not believing his eyes. then turned and looked at her and began to inspect her thoroughly and when he was about to start using his hands,
“Ahem, Ahem” Victor cleared his throat “Excuse me esteemed grandfather, but Lily is already my property,” he said making Markus look at him angrily and wanting to rebuke him, but he suddenly remembered the family rules. what Victor said is correct the girl was his and no one can take it from him, not openly anyway.
Looking at the girl with little reluctance he let go and returned to his seat, “you may step down” he told her, “as for your assignment it is up to your master since you are already his slave, but the family orders you to keep you bloodline hidden.” he said in a cold voice.
Theodore looked at Victor and shook his head as if to tell him to give up on her to please the patriarch. but Victor could also see his father’s hand Which was hidden from the others’ sight was signaling to him “Keep her for yourself.”.
“Now, what are you waiting for go test yourself, we don’t have all day” Markus rebuked Victor, who could only swallow his breath and move forward to the slate.
Putting his hand on it he could feel the warm current flowing through his hands then it glowed
LEVEL 0
SUPREME MERCHANT
AUTHORITY : 3
STRENGTH: 21
INTELLIGENCE: 25
AGILITY: 20
LUCK : 15
CHARM: 20
BLOODLINE : AAA RANK / 100% / NOT AWAKENED / VON WEISE
His disguise skill worked. He chose to disguise his true class as a merchant, as he already has the Admin merchant passive skill, and this class would allow him the freedom of movement and spare him from forcibly joining deadly missions. a merchant would usually be assigned to a city to oversee his own or family’s business.
Merchant players have the ability to make transactions across vast spaces with other merchants using a system market and that makes them theoretically an important logistical asset.
But right now this role is not very important as there are no more than 30 merchants across the world, but after the reckoning, things would be different.
Their most important role in purchasing ITEMS from the world system. to do that he would need a system virtual currency known as COINs. Normal players have no access to this store.
To gain COINs three ways exist. the first is completing system missions, the second is trading from other players, and the third is selling raw materials to the system, which can also only be done by a merchant. the higher the level of the merchant the more preferable the prices he would get.
The elders didn’t know what the ‘SUPREME’ means in the class title, but it can’t be bad.
Watching Victor complete the examination the elders including his father was excited, even the face of his angry grandfather relaxed a bit. having an authority 3 supreme merchant is a great addition to the family. In addition to that, having a 100% purity blood makes Victor a True Bloodline holder belonging to a small group in the family who are highly valued and protected as he might have a big chance of fully awakening his bloodline, and their offspring would have a big chance of having pureblood too.
The only downside is that Victor’s measured attributes are on the weaker side, and as a merchant, his attributes won’t rise much as he levels up.
“Good” Marcos exclaimed, “ Victor your luck was really good, you make me and your father proud. But your rank is higher than anticipated so I have no assignment ready for you,” he pondered for a moment then continued, Looking at Theodore he said “Theodore you have a good son, how about you send him to Vain City. As far as I know, it is under your jurisdiction, let him start a business there or let him work part-time in your company while attending the elite Academy there.” he commanded. then looked at Victor and Lily “You don't need to keep anything hidden. You may leave,” he said.
Victor looked at Marcus and wanted to curse at him, how could he not give him any reward, “He is probably holding a grudge, or does he have some other plans for Lily?” He thought.
Knowing that no matter what he said the results would be the same Victor decided to try to ask someone else for help so he quickly saluted the elders and then left the room with Lily.