Destroying My Own World

Mykel walked out of the elevator with Lyneth and Edith, and when he looked at the lobby, he saw Lazarus and the others talking with each other. He looked at them and it was a rare sight for all of them to be together and not to mention they were all there even though they still had a few days before they went back to their own countries.

"What are you guys doing down here?" Mykel asked.

They all looked at Mykel and then they walked toward him with serious expressions.

"We haven’t given our answers about the offer you gave us back then in the dining hall. We would like to talk about it, so can we have a moment to discuss it?" Magnus asked.

"All of you?" Mykel asked as he looked at the seven of them. They all nodded their heads, and then Mykel hummed with understanding. "Alright, let’s hear it," Mykel said.

"We agreed to take the offer, but we have a few conditions for you. It’s not really a big of deal, it’s just so we can feel at ease about this," Lazarus said.

"I see. Let’s talk about this in my office so we can talk comfortably," Mykel said and then left the building to go to the other building.

They all followed Mykel from behind, and then they went to his office which was big enough for all of them. Lyneth brought a food trolley into his office, and there were cakes, wines, beers, and other alcohol on it. She wanted them to really enjoy their stay so they could talk more casually rather than formally.

Mykel listened to their requests, and it was as they said that the requests weren’t that big of a deal. Mykel accepted their requests and then he put his signature and consent in a document of agreement. In case he violated the agreement that they agreed on, all the guilds got tempting compensation.

"Is there anything else that any of you want to say?" Mykel asked.

"Are you planning to take another portal into your possession?" Magnus asked.

Everyone looked at Mykel and they were curious about what kind of answer he would give.

"Yes, the one in Brazil. I’m planning to take that as well," Mykel answered as he crossed his legs. "I have gotten a request from their president to help his people, but knowing what he offers isn’t that interesting to me, I’ll let him suffer more until he decided to give what I want," Mykel continued.

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"What about the one in China?" Zhang asked with a serious expression.

"Don’t worry. I won’t touch any portal outside America continents," Mykel answered. "Although, I do have a request from you, Magnus, Lazarus. Can the Rebirth Guild enter the portal in Poland?" Mykel asked as he looked at both of them.

"If you want to go inside, then we would like to join you as well. We can go and check what’s inside that made the Winter Guild disappear. There were hundreds of Awakeners, and none of them came back," Lazarus answered.

"Fine by me," Mykel said as he nodded his head in agreement.

When they were enjoying the cakes and the wine, Lyneth entered the room. She didn’t say anything and went to Mykel’s desk to grab the remote. She turned the TV on and switched to international news. They saw the headline, and it was quite interesting because the headline was about two strong Awakeners that get rid of hundreds of demons in France.

Everyone watched the news so seriously, but then when the newscaster showed the footage, Mykel immediately raised his eyebrows. He could see Anzel and a woman fighting the demons, and he knew why Lyneth suddenly came to his office.

"There’s also someone in Russia who have amazing talent," Zhang said as he kept watching the footage.

"In Russia? Who?" Mykel asked.

"They’re so secretive about this kind of thing. In fact, there isn’t that much information about what’s happening there. All we know is that Russia has been dealing with the situation really well," Zhang answered. "But I heard it was a woman, just like her," Zhang continued as he pointed at Gea.

"Now that you mentioned it, I heard a really interesting rumor as well. I heard there’s an Awakener who had defeated a lot of demons in Australia. What makes it interesting is that he donated all the money that he got from killing demons to help the people," Darius said. "I’m not sure who that guy is, but the King of England gave him a title," Darius continued.

"Don’t you have someone like that as well, Jeong? That woman, Eun Soo. Her skill is extraordinary that can match with artifacts," Mykel said as he looked at Jeong.

"Yes, and she just Awakened not too long ago. We’re very lucky to have her because right now there’s a new clan in Korea that’s slowly gaining fame and power,. They’re just like us, the Chosen Ones," Jeong answered and he looked nervous when his name got mentioned by Mykel.

Mykel and Lyneth stared at each other and he didn’t have to give her a signal. She left his office to get any information about those three people that Zhang, Jeong, and Darius mentioned.

"It’s because you’re too young and inexperienced that made them think you’re not a reliable leader. Nobody looks up to you, and if you don’t make a move, your own members will leave you and make their own clan," Mykel pointed out.

Everyone didn’t say anything and kept quiet, but deep down they were all agreeing with Mykel. Jeong knew that, but it was as Mykel said, he was inexperienced, and even if he tried he didn’t know how. Being a leader was to lead, not take suggestions from his members, and that made him look unreliable.

"How about this? I’ll help you out to make your clan stay on top in Korea. I can deal with external affairs, and I can assure you there won’t be any problem," Mykel said as he stared Jeong in the eye.

Jeong was tempted, but then when he looked at Zhang and Ren, he realized it might be a trap. He then looked at Mykel, but having to suffer on his own without anyone that would help him, it was hard. Ren and Zhang never helped him or gave him any solutions or suggestions since they had their own things to take care of.

"Neither of them will help you if things went bad for you. Are you still willing to listen to them?" Mykel asked since he could see how Jeong glanced at Ren and Zhang. "In the end, whatever that happened to you or your clan, you’re the only one to blame. Pick your poison, Jeong," Mykel continued.

Jeong was in a dilemma, and not to mention everyone was staring at him because they wanted to know his answer. He remembered what Mykel said that a leader must have his own stand and not be listening to his surroundings.

"I’m in your care," Jeong bowed his head at Mykel and he felt ashamed, but luckily he couldn’t see everyone’s expression and reaction.

"Let’s keep it professional because I have my own interest, but you don’t have to worry because I’m not going to do anything bad to your clan or your country," Mykel answered as he stood up. "If there’s nothing else, let’s end it here and you can use the rest of your time here," Mykel continued.

All of them nodded and left the office, but when Jeong was about to leave, Mykel asked him to stay. Jeong was nervous as he sat on the sofa with a cold sweat running down his forehead.

"It was you. You heard everything that evening," Mykel said. "About me, Aurea, and Jeanne having sex," Mykel pointed out as he leaned on his desk.

Jeong was already flustered before he could deny it which was enough to tell that Mykel was right about it.

"I haven’t told anyone about it, and I have no plan to tell it to anyone! I swear!" Jeong shouted with fear written all over his face.

"I believe you, so you don’t have to shout like that. This is the reason why I want to help you out, I want you to keep it a secret," Mykel said as he crossed his arms.

Jeong sighed in relief because he realized the reason why Mykel decided to help him was because he was afraid. He then convinced Mykel that he wouldn’t say a word about Mykel’s relationship with Jeanne and Aurea. After he cleared things out with Mykel, he was allowed to leave, and it made him so glad that there was nothing to be worried about.

"What an innocent and simple-minded kid," Mykel said as he scoffed.

Mykel looked at the news and looked at Gea’s face on the screen, and he was curious if the other three might be the ones like Anzel.

"America, France, Russia, Australia, and lastly Korea. I wonder where the other two will appear," Mykel said and turned off the TV.