Chapter 596: Chapter 596 - Will you stand with me?
Chapter 596: Chapter 596 - Will you stand with me?
The sun was setting, and the Town Hall of the capital was bustling with activity in preparation for the grand celebration that night.
Meanwhile, across the city, Broken, Freya, Booba, RememberMe, PussyCat, and Forev had gathered in a spacious room at a well-regarded inn. Each of them understood the significance of the meeting.
"All right, Broken. Let's hear what you have to say," Booba said, opening the conversation as soon as everyone had settled in.
RememberMe rose from his seat. "Ah, this is something I've been waiting for a long time to see, Master. I'm proud of you!"n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
"Can you two please be quiet and let Broken speak?" Forev interjected, shooting them both a sharp look.
Booba attempted to lighten the tension, chuckling. "Oh... Forev, why so stern? Can't you feel our excitement? Come, join us in celebrating this fine moment! Ha ha ha!"
"Just ignore her, she's got no sense of fun, hahaha," RememberMe chimed in.
"Will you both please be quiet? Broken needs to talk!" Freya exclaimed.
Broken cleared his throat, ready to start. "Okay, so today I'd like to formally invite each of you to join the guild I'm going to create..."
He barely finished before RememberMe leapt in, all enthusiasm. "Yes! I accept!" he exclaimed, laughing loudly. "There's no need to even ask, Master-I'm already yours! Ha ha ha!"
Forev's patience snapped as she kicked his chair. "Shut up! I don't want to hear another word from you!"
RememberMe just grinned, clearly unbothered by her irritation.
"All good by me, Broken," Booba chimed in. "You won't regret bringing me into this guild of yours! I'm a fantastic sword wielder, you know! Ha ha ha."
RememberMe opened his mouth to jump in again, but Forev immediately pointed a finger at
him.
"Enough! Give someone else a chance to talk!"
Broken nodded, turning his attention to PussyCat and Forev.
PussyCat, her long blonde hair framing her face, nodded slowly. "I don't have much choice but to accept this offer. I'm grateful, Broken, for accepting us low-level players into your guild."
Forev spoke up, "Pussycat is right. We're truly grateful for this opportunity. I may not feel particularly useful in this guild, but this is an honor not given to many."
Freya added warmly, "You should remember, my level is also low, but I believe contributions to the guild don't have to be only in the form of battle power."
PussyCat smiled, nodding in agreement. "Yes, true. I know I can't offer much to the guild... but I still want to be part of it."
"Finally, the moment I've been waiting for!" RememberMe exclaimed, practically glowing with excitement.
"Just don't get too excited," Booba teased. "You'll need to make sure your level is up there so you're actually useful to the guild."
"Level isn't the most important thing in this game," RememberMe countered confidently. "I have plenty of other things I can offer him."
After a few more minutes of friendly banter, Broken continued, "All right, it's decided, then. Thank you all for your positive responses. Let's wait for the others to join us before we start."
PussyCat then spoke up. "Are you sure you want to include the Ass Guild in the plan too, Broken?"
RememberMe was about to reply, but Forev cut him off once again, pointing a finger sharply in his face.
"Be quiet! Don't waste time on unnecessary comments!"
Broken nodded. "That's the plan, PussyCat."
A few moments later, the door to the room opened, and one by one, the members of the Ass Guild entered: Elincia, Goldrich-who shot Broken a mischievous wink-Livelywood, and everyone else, even Skywarden. The only one absent was Maylock.
Each person took a seat, wearing expressions that reflected a mix of emotions. They already understood the purpose of the gathering that afternoon, having been briefed by Elincia. But they all wanted to hear it directly from Broken.
Before the meeting, they'd held an in-depth discussion, carefully considering their options if Broken really did propose for them to join his guild, a possibility Maylock had anticipated from the beginning.
Broken's plan was, without a doubt, bold. Inviting members of a guild already ranked in the top 10, filled with players who were exceptional in their own right, was a gamble. Anyone hearing of this plan might think Broken was out of his mind. And yet, the fact that every single member of the Ass Guild had shown up that day was a powerful testament to the influence he held over them.
Goldrich was the first to break the silence. "Come on, young man, we're all waiting."
Broken finally stood and began, "Thank you all for coming."
He cast a glance around the room, noting how intently everyone was watching him. His calm composure was evident to each member of the Ass Guild.
"I'm not great with words," he began, "but I want to say that today, I'm officially inaugurating my guild in front of all of you."
Light applause broke out from Booba and RememberMe, their faces bright with enthusiasm.
Goldrich smiled, nodding. "That's what we've been waiting for, Broken. Congratulations." "Yes, congratulations, Broken," Elincia chimed in with a smile.
Jovina leaned forward. "Yes, Broken! Now, get to the main point. Tell us why you invited us here!"
"Don't waste my time, you jerk!" Melliandra added, crossing her arms impatiently.
Broken nodded slowly, aware of the weight of this moment. He needed to choose his words carefully, to convey his respect and purpose without seeming arrogant, while making it clear just how much he valued their presence in his new guild.
He fully understood the significance of the people before him. They weren't just anyone- they were individuals who had worked tirelessly to reach their positions. Over the past year in Yunatea Time, he'd shared countless adventures with them, though he knew he hadn't yet gotten to know each of them as well as he'd like.
But he genuinely wanted them by his side, united in his guild.
"I have a dream, an ambition," Broken began, his voice steady, "so vast that I can't even tell
if it has any limits."
His words immediately captured everyone's attention. It was a powerful opening, one no one had expected from him.
"I want to reach the highest levels possible in this game... or even surpass them," he
continued.
The intensity in his words left a deep impression on everyone in the room. The strength of his will and ambition would have seemed lightweight or trivial to anyone who didn't know him.
But Broken had already shown, through his relentless struggle and determination, that he didn't speak lightly. He had the drive to back it up, and they all knew it.
"And, without diminishing my respect for each of you," he continued, pausing to hold their gaze, a faint smile crossing his face.
"And, with all due respect for each of you," he continued, pausing as he met their gazes, offering a small, sincere bow.
"I'm inviting you to join the guild I'm creating, to share in this vision, to take on this journey together. To reach heights no one has ever achieved, to become the strongest in this game."
His words were firm, stirring excitement among some, while others held back, waiting for someone else to respond.
Broken's voice softened as he finished. "Will you stand with me?"