Way of the Knights

Chapter 808: Offer

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The succession ceremony ended on a peaceful manner. The banquet lasted for three whole days before the guest returned home bearing news of everything that happened. 

At this point, the Oriental Dragon Group does not need to publish a new brochure covering the whole event since the people who attended were enough to explain everything from start to finish. 

Once the event was over, the Ancient Elysium Sect entered a period of serenity. 

Cleaning up after the celebration wasn't that hard, especially when the Service Disciples practically volunteered to do it by themselves. Everyone was enjoying the silence and peace after the huge event but they are aware that this is just another calm before the storm. 

Raven, as the new Sect Master, has many things to do. After rightfully inheriting the title and the responsibilities, he didn't waste time and immediately began launching several plans in motion. He was so thankful for the Myriad Incarnations Scripture for giving him thousands of Avatars to help him in his work, without them, he'd surely be swamped with everything.

Even though the biggest threat to the sect and the Divine Realm has been dealt with, there are still things that need to be implemented for the new system that the sect will adapt. After all, they will be officially opening up their doors soon. 

And, as the new leader of the Dawn Council, Raven's attention will be focused at the Divine Realm itself, not just his own sect. Add this on top of the usual responsibilities of a Sect Master and it's enough to drain anyone all of their energy. 

Thankfully, there's a team behind him that's willing to share his burdens. Additionally, most of the groundwork for the changes that will be implemented were already laid down even before his coronation as the new Sect Master. 

Right now, Raven just finished his first meeting as the new Sect Master. The older generation attended it since they figured that they would still need to guide the new ones. Still, under Raven's lead, everything was accounted for and their work was evenly divided. The previous generation bȧrėly had anything to say about the arrangements. 

After this meeting, Raven paid a visit to Laughing Dragon who was enjoying his stay within the Sect. 

"Apologies for making you wait this long, Laughing Dragon." Raven smiled wryly upon arriving at his temporary residence. 

"Oh no, Sect Master. It's fine, believe me. You didn't make me wait at all." Laughing Dragon gave Raven a curt bow and gestured for him to sit down. 

Raven didn't stand on ceremony and accepted the hospitality. He sat down on the chair with Laughing Dragon sitting in front of him. 

"Well then, let's begin. I won't beat around the bush, Laughing Dragon, you this." 

"I do." 

"It's nothing difficult, don't worry. I just want your help to publish another issue about the new arrangements for the Dawn Council." Raven stated. 

He took out a stack of documents from his spatial ring and handed it over to Laughing Dragon – who received it and wore his monocle. 

Raven grinned upon seeing him do this. This was one of Laughing Dragon's habits when he's taking things seriously. He would wear his monocle, an artifact that could boost his mental activity by a lot. It allows him to analyze things in a faster and more efficient manner. 

"…a mission board that will display all the available missions issued by the Dawn Council. It will be all over the Divine Realm. In every plane, world, great world and even empyrean world? Phenomenal!"

Laughing Dragon started murmuring to himself. This is yet another one of his habits. He does it whenever he's too absorbed at the topic he comes across with. He isn't aware that he does this. 

"Sect Master this is…" Laughing Dragon couldn't hide the astonishment on his face. "The Sect will break its tradition of seclusion? Is this real?" 

"It is, Laughing Dragon." Raven chuckled. "This shouldn't come as a big surprise isn't it? After all, the biggest threat has been dealt with…" 

"Of course!" Laughing Dragon interjected, he looked as if he just realized something so obvious for so long. "The only reason behind the seclusion is to contain the influence of the Devil Emperor and prevent The Exiles from infiltrating the sect." action

"With the Devil Emperor permanently sealed and unable to harm even a fly and The Exiles permanently dealt with, there's no need to continue the seclusion of the sect! It was time to usher in the new age. And what a perfect timing too, the new pantheon just reported for duty with you leading it."

"If I'm right, this should also help you with the matters of the Dawn Council's lack of manpower since you lead both camps. Two birds in one stone! Oh, what a brilliant idea!!" Laughing Dragon was squirming on his seat out of pure excitement. 

Raven just chuckled and let him do as he pleases. His conclusions weren't wrong anyways. 

"In addition to this, I can also tell that the other supervisors will include their own sect for this. If that's the case, then the Dawn Council's lack of manpower is as good as solved." Laughing Dragon started murmuring again as he flipped over the documents. 

"This is…" He frowned, "There's this many problems in Divine Realm as a whole? This isn't good." 

Raven sighed and said: "Most of them were things that the previous council concocted for their personal gain. We've managed to clear out most of these but the remaining ones will take time before we can completely get rid of them."

"A shame indeed. But seeing as to how generous the rewards are, I don't think anybody will mind. I'd bet that even Empyreans won't hesitate to snag this missions up for themselves. Thankfully, they can only apply for a limited number of missions per year." 

That's right. With the amount of problems left for the Dawn Council to look after, the Mission Board will never lack available missions. Some of the more difficult and complicated problems can be cleared by Empyreans themselves but Raven didn't want them to hog everything for themselves, which is why he limited the amount of missions they are allowed to take per year. 

Mission difficulties followed the usual D – SSS ranking method with D-ranks being the easiest and SSS-ranks being the most difficult. The rewards are stated on the mission, it is up to somebody if they want to apply for it or not, 

Some missions require multiple people to clear it, some can be taken solo. Some missions have a time limit, going past the time limit will automatically declare the failure of the mission which will make the said mission available for others to take. 

Those who accepted a mission are required to wear a badge that will serve as proof that they were sent by the Dawn Council. The badges will monitor their route in order to gather intel and will be reviewed by the council to verify its legitimacy. If everything was clear, they are rewarded. If they decide to cheat, they will incur the ire of the Dawn Council. 

Those who provoked the ire of the Dawn Council will be given 3 chances to clear-up their name. Once they use up these three chances, they'll be banned from taking missions from the Dawn Council ever again. 

On the contrary, those who accumulated a Mission Success Streak will be honored and heavily rewarded by the Dawn Council. It's only fair this way. 

"…Sect Master this is…" Laughing Dragon looked up to Raven with an incredulous expression. 

Raven smiled and saw that Laughing Dragon already read up to the part which contained a little surprise for him. 

On the specific clause, Raven gave Laughing Dragon a fantastic offer. He was personally invited as first Envoy of the Central Island – the one that's under Raven's supervision. He will be named as the Lead Officer of Intelligence Department. 

"I'm not forcing you, Laughing Dragon. I merely appreciate your talent and dedication on this particular field. I'm need of someone to help me, you see. You can refuse if you want, trust me I won't be mad or disappointed. Take all the time you need." 

Laughing Dragon still can't believe what's happening. He kept looking at the offer and Raven back and forth. His heart was agitated and it was too damn obvious. 

Never in his wildest dreams did he think he will be offered something like this. He also never imagined that Raven of all people would find value on his talent for gossips to the point of even personally recruiting him. 

Laughing Dragon was speechless. He wondered if there's smoke rising on his ancestor's grave right now or if he just used the remaining luck he has for his lifespan, because there was no way he was expecting something like this to happen, like at all. 

"There's no need to think about this, Sect Master." Laughing Dragon replied, "I am extremely grateful for this chance and I'll shamelessly accept it. I will do my best and will follow you to the end of the world." 

"Good! That's what I like to hear."