Bam!
A guy slammed 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 time." Ragna lowered his head, his face was already pale.
"There’s no next time. Go away!" The guy kicked Ragna. "Hmph. You almost killed one of our members! You freaking sissy."
Ragna didn’t say anything. He didn’t have the experience to become a guardian. However, the only thing he knew was that his constitution allowed him to take a beating, so he chose to become one.
He had lost everything in his former city. When he wanted to take his own life out of misery, he remembered 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 became an explorer.
Obviously, his evolution rate shocked a lot of people. However, his condition remained the same.
Even he had a high evolution rate, he was bound to be weaker than even someone 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. Some recognized him and expected a lot, only to feel disappointed after a single expedition. Some didn’t recognize him and also got disappointed.
Sissy, weakling, failed guardian or even teammate’s killer… he had heard all sorts of nicknames.
Ragna gritted his teeth and said to Clovis, "That’s why… It’s not something 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 me, so please grant me 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 become 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.’
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Melody 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 home, so I can understand. From what I have seen and heard, I don’t think he is someone 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 moment before asking, "I have one question. You said you were going to offer everything to me as long as you could solve that weakness of yours. Does that mean you’re ready to become a robot whose actions are fully controlled by me?"
Ragna didn’t answer immediately. 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 Melody chose to go against his order and stop for a moment 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 me 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 become much more aggressive from now on. I’ll be testing your performance… For example, a single injury to this girl means you’ve failed.
Thirdly, your condition shall remain the same until you join the group, meaning 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 me, 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 something else."
"Yes!"