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    "Good morning, your Excellency the Hermit". The Star''s cheerful voice reverberated like usual, instantly putting a joyful hallow in the gray world.


    Hearing Sophia''s cheerful voice, Legs instantly felt most of his sorrows melt away as they were reced by an inexinable joy.


    "Good morning, your Excellency the Hermit".


    "Good morning, your Excellency the Hermit".


    Followed by the Emperor, all the other members of the gray world gathering soon greeted their leader. Hearing their greetings, Legs felt a feeling of nostalgia overwhelm him in the throne of the Hermit.


    ''They''re actually my homies in this world since reincarnation''.


    Since his reincarnation years ago, the members of his gathering were not just his source of information, they already grew so close over the years that they now see each other as nothing less than brothers.


    While they greeted, they also already noticed the new member.


    The World did the introductions this time in ce of the Hermit. "Today, we have a new member in our midst, let''s wee the newest member of the gray world gathering, the Sun".


    The Star took the lead, cheerfully weing him to the gathering.


    "It is an honor to be part of this gctic gathering". Heimdall said seriously.


    Having been told by de and Christensen the 2 members of the gathering that were from outside Darvis already, Heimdall paid more attention to them as he still felt like he was dreaming.


    ''Deciding to follow Legs was right Afterall''.


    ''I never expected to be exposed to the gctic world this early''.


    After some more cheerful words from the Star, the gathering moved forward swiftly and entered it''s first phase. Like usual, every member of the gathering told the information around their various areas, updating the others about them.


    Of course, the information from all those in Darvis was mostly rted to theing Cosmic Cataclysm, it''s effects on the citizens of the, the tension, and the reactions to the impending doom.


    It was only when it came to Edgar''s turn that the tune changed.


    "It''s not easy surviving as a rogue Warlord in a world ravaged by an apocalypse but I have managed to thrive".


    "As a Grade C Warlord, I have the capital to expand my rogue hunter group. Over the years and most especially in recent weeks, the numbers of hunters in my rogue group have skyrocketed, the hunter union seems to be up to something".


    "Also, one of the higher-ups of the Hunter Union reached out to me".


    "It seems I''ve finally grown enough to enter their radar".


    "He wants to recruit me".


    The eyes of this warrior gleamed as he looked at the hazy silhouettes of the other members of the gray world gathering. "I have taken significant steps in my quest, I hope that when it''s time, I am able to rely on your help".


    "The gray world gathering is a premium gctic gathering".


    "With all your help, I believe that Austere can be saved".


    While Edgar spoke, a lot of things went through Legs'' mind, he did notment though until the rogue warrior was done speaking.


    After that, the next phase of the gathering kicked off.


    Compared to years ago, the transaction phase of the gray world gathering was even richer and more extensive now.


    The Star was no longer the Star of 6 years ago. As a Grade D+ Fire Elementalist, she was already close to the top of hierarchy among warriors of Darvis and due to her father''s wealth had a lot of influence.<novelsnext></novelsnext>


    She had a lot of exclusive goods for sale.


    Altan was also a different man from 6 years ago. After the significant role that he yed during the era of the Clown Society, he became immortalized in the desertmunity, he was a higher-up representing all desert tribes.


    Due to hiscking talent, he was still just a Grade D+ Pugilist but hisbat strength was not to be scoffed at, he proved himself in the Nak Cataclysm.


    The other members of the gray world gathering were even more influential figures, they all had ess to a lot of exclusive goods that they could trade.


    The transaction phase this time took a whooping 1 hour.


    By the time that it came to an end, Heimdall was already thanking every God that he recollected in his brain for granting him the insight and smartness to recognize Legs'' talent and go under his wing on time.


    By the time that the transaction phase came to an end, through his transactions with Edgar, he got more than enough stuffs to empower himself.


    He was satisfied.


    After the transaction phase came to an end, the Hermit finally addressed the gathering as a whole. "Considering what is going on in Darvis, I take this as a pivotal gathering that will change the direction of future gatherings".


    "This is the time when the unity of this gathering is called to duty".


    "All of you must stand strong and firm".


    "You must all support each other".


    "I was there from the beginning of the gathering, when I picked up the Star as just a normal gradeless human. Since then, we''vee a long way in unity, I hope that all of you keep this up".


    "With time, you may get to a level where you can all help me properly".


    Legs choose his words wisely, while emphasizing unity, he also used thatst sentence to emphasize that no matter how powerful they were currently, they were still not powerful enough to help more in his matters.


    This further increased the gravitas and status of the Hermit.


    After saying some more words, driving home the point that the oue of the war in Darvis would determine the future direction of the gray world gathering, he finally dropped the real information.


    "As you all know, the World is my prime warrior and assistant".


    "He is also my closest confidant".


    "To increase his chances of helping Darvis survive the Cataclysm, he has asked a favor from me". The Hermit''s deep eyes looked at Edgar. "The World wants to go on a power getting mission to Austere with you".


    "While helping you to build your rogue hunter group, he intends to stimte himself with the opportunities and dangers of a lethal like yours".


    "He hopes to be a Grade B Summoner before the Cataclysm".


    All the warriors sat straighter on hearing that; the World had always been the gbearer of the gray world gathering. Over the years, they already instinctively started seeing him as the leader when the Hermit was not around.


    The Hermit''s eyes remained trained on Edgar. "What is your decision?"


    Edgar grinned. "I''ll dly wee his presence anytime, Afterall, he saved me from the inevitable circle of death of my".


    Edgar turned to look at the World. "Whenever you''re ready, a word is all you need and I''m ready to take you in".


    The Hermit nodded and was about to end the gathering when another voice interjected. "I also want to join in".


    Heimdall''s eyes gleamed. "It''s been a childhood dream of mine to go to another when I''m old and powerful enough". He looked straight at Edgar. "Help me and I''ll be indebted to you".


    Edgar grinned. "Wee to Austere".