Extra Pages: The Author's Odyssey
Chapter 200: Sunless [2]

"We were just about to discuss, Darkhert legacy, Guildmaster."

"A Darkhert legacy? What do you mean?".

"It's simple, I want my son to be the next head guild master of Sunless guild."

Silence, a total silence, everyone heard what Jim said, all guild members and staff had their mouths agape.

They could not believe what Jim, the vice guild leader said. Everyone knows that the guild master wants his son, Lucas to succeed him and become a future guild master of Sunless Guild.

But Jim seems to have some other plans.

Sarphina's eyes widened in anger, she opened her mouth to say something but Caelum, her husband bested her into this.

"Do you know what are you saying?" Caelum asked Jim as he unleashed his [C+] ranked pressure on Jim.

"Khuk..." Jim who was the target of Caelum mana ranked pressure gritted his teeth and unlocked his mana pressure to fight against

Caelum mana pressure.

-Crack!, -Creck!, -Creck!

Check started to appear on the walls as two mana-ranked pressure fought against each other. Sadly Jim seemed to be losing as he was still weaker than Caelum.

"I-I didn't say anything wrong after all everyone knows how Lucas is," Jim said with gritted teeth as glanced towards the rest of the guild members.

Caelum took back his ranked pressure and soon everything turned to normal. He then glanced at Lucas and said

"Lucas has changed, not only did he get accepted into the world's best academy but he also saved many people while he was in the academy."

"When fallen humans attacked Elodia's 'Artefacts Room' my son with his friend saved many citizens. I'm sure everyone present in the room heard that news." Caelum paused for a moment and glanced at everyone, all of them knew what Caelum said was true after all.

After glancing at everyone he continues, "He also saved Isabella Evergreen, the hair of the Evergreen clan and daughter of the strongest mage on the Continent, by doing that he also forged the best relationship with the Evergreen Clan, they now owe my son to saving their clan hair."

"Even that is not enough let me tell you about the recent incident that happened in Silva City, many assassins broke into the mansion where Cadets Nova Academy and many citizens were staying and started to kill everyone my son survived that hell, not only did he survive but he also killed the assassin and save many citizens."

-Tap!, -Tap!, -Tap!

Coming close to Jim's face, Caelum said in a measured tone but there was a hint of anger in Caelum's voice.

"So now tell me do you think my son is incompetent to succeed me?"

Jim opened his mouth and closed it a few times, he looked down at his feet and gritted his teeth.

He knows what Caelum said was true, but he doesn't want to give up his son becoming to guild head.

He looked back at Caelum and then at every guild member and said

"What the guild master is saying is true, Lucas did do many amazing things but what about the future? Everyone knows that Lucas's potential is only [B rank]. While my son's potential is [A-] rank. I'm sure everyone wants to follow a strong leader."

"That doesn't mean-"

"That's why I proposed a solution, let's have a duel between Lucas and Jack, if Jack wins then he will be the future guild master."

Before Caelum could say anything Jim cut him and proposed a duel between Lucas and Jack.

Glancing around, I could instantly see the momentum of the conversation falling in Jim's direction.

By not giving a chance for my father to speak, Jim carried the conversation to the point where it suddenly became a duel between me and Jack.

…His goal was obvious.

If my father refused, his reputation would fall as it would make him seem like a coward. And if he accepted and I lost miserably, his reputation would also take a hit.

Moreover, knowing the previous Lucas, Jim judged that his plan was foolproof hence why he acted fast.

…However, he miscalculated something.

"I do-"

After a long silence, just as my father was about to refuse Jim's provocation, tugging his clothes, I firmly looked him in the eyes and said

"Dad accept"

"Lucas do-"

Raising his hand to stop my mother from protesting, and standing at me for a solid minute, my dad looked back at Jim for a couple of seconds before nodding.

"Okay, we accept"

"Hahahaha great, let's meet in the arena in half an hhour'stime"

Laughing out loud, Jim took one last glance at us before waving and leaving with Jack.

Right after Jim left, the crowd around us dispersed leaving behind me and my family.

The guild members dispersed, leaving a lingering tension in the air. My mother's expression held a mix of concern and frustration, while my father's gaze shifted between me and the path Jim had taken.

"Lucas, are you sure about this?" my father asked, his voice laced with worry.

I met his gaze with determination. "I am, Dad. Don't worry about it."

My mother sighed, her worry evident. "Just be careful, Lucas. Jack is a tough opponent."

"I know, Mom. But I can't back down now."

With a nod, my father placed a reassuring hand on my shoulder. "We'll be there to support you. Remember, it's not just about winning or losing; it's about proving yourself."

We made our way towards the guild's training arena, where the duel was set to take place. The atmosphere was charged with anticipation as guild members gathered to witness the clash between the potential successors.

As the appointed time approached, Jim and Jack entered the arena from the opposite side. Jack wore a confident smirk, exuding an air of arrogance. Jim, on the other hand, maintained a composed demeanour, his eyes fixed on the upcoming duel.

The arena buzzed with murmurs, and my gaze remained focused on Jack. Despite his higher potential rank, I couldn't underestimate him.

The duel was about to begin, setting the stage for a confrontation that would not only determine the future guild master but also test the strength and resolve of a reborn soul determined to forge his path.