Epic Of The Demonic Sage

Out of everyone in the Blind Crow Tavern, it was mostly Leif who was aware of Lucius's true identity.

With the amount of information readily available with him, it would be a disgrace if Leif didn't actually know who 'Lucius' was.

It was only for the sake of business that Leif didn't say a word.

Meanwhile, Arius, Cohen and Carlyle were still mostly left in the dark, but it didn't mean that they couldn't also intuit who they might be dealing with.

From the information being asked by 'Lucius', to their current living quarters near the rehabilitation center and what it previously used to be, it was simply a matter of connecting the dots.

Out of all of them, Arius was the one who had figured it out the fastest, though he made no outward mention of it.

Cohen and Carlyle were… close.

'News had quickly spread that the Young Lord Asher Inanis and Viscountess Blackshield were attacked by Bordeaux the Mad Blade and somehow survived the encounter. It might just be mere coincidence… but this man also inquired about the Mad Blade.' Cohen thought. 'We're also apologizing to him… well, Leif is so it means that we are dealing with the Lord Asher? Could it be Count Inanis himself? No. The man is too scrupulous?'

'I mean, this man initially paid us 1000 gold coins to attract us at the start. Hmm, I thought it was Sir Cambrian wanting to eliminate business competitors, but our employer is too quick witted and incredible to be the man. A person hiding his Mythic Rank gift.' Carlyle thought.

"It would still have been far more appropriate if we had taken him down by ourselves." Arius said with a frown. "He is one man alone and his gift's rank was only Rare compared to what you have given us, Lucius. Although, we weren't exactly sure if you intended to add him to our ranks before…"

"Yes, I understand why there were no actions from the three of you. I was piqued by the man's ability and background, but your testimony proved to be true that this man was incapable of following rules and orders. He was not a good fit at all." Lucius said.

He could have easily hidden such information but with the Mark of Obedience on them, there was no harm in relaying a tad more information.

If Lucius wanted them to die then they would die. Instead, Lucius cleared his throat and smiled underneath his mask.

"However, the matter has already been dealt with, is it not? Count Inanis has put the entire city under lockdown and even captured Bordeaux the Mad Blade himself so it is far better to put our attention to current issues."

"Current issues…?" Cohen and Carlyle seemed confused.

"You wish for us to finally return to the borders of Gisir territory, Lucius?" Arius asked.

"Precisely. Since I have put that on hold before due to certain priorities coming to my attention, I will now ask the three of you to head there and eliminate as many camps of guerrila soldiers as you can without being caught."

Arius, Cohen and Carlyle immediately became interested. They were still criminals and had actually enjoyed using the full extent of their upgraded powers before and could only imagine what it would be like to let loose again.

Being cooped up in Inanis City and getting anxious was not really something that they'd enjoy.

"We will set forth at once!" Cohen stood up.

"I have actually been looking forward to this." Carlyle grinned.

"Good. I am pleased with all of your enthusiasm for this mission but take note to avoid any leaks and prioritize yourselves. There is not much use of power when someone is dead after all." Lucius said. "Additionally, do all of your best to sow discord and conflict among these guerilla camps. I need not explain any further as this is something you are all familiar with."

"Of course, we are not only good with murder, Lucius. These Gisir group will find 'dissent' among their group and other issues that will cripple their morale." Arius reassured him.

"And then they'll end up dying before they know it." Cohen chuckled.

"Good. As for the intel that you will find in the guerilla camps, I will be setting up special drop off points with Leif so that it can be relayed to me." Lucius said. "Since it has been only delayed, I take it that all of you are mostly prepared for this mission and only need a bit amount of time to head to the borders?"

"Yes, we are all ready for this mission." The three said in unison.

"Alright. If this mission is performed excellently, I will start looking into upgrading all three of your gifts even further."

'We haven't even started that long with him but he is also promising us Legendary rank Gifts. He sure knows how to motivate us and fill us with greed and fervor… he is truly frightening.' Arius thought.

Even though Arius was aware of what Lucius was doing, it didn't exactly stop his own excitement and fervor growing alongside Cohen and Carlyle.

'He can speak all he wishes to and yet at the end of the day, he can actually fulfill them. That is why we are looking forward to this immensely.' Arius thought.

"We will vow to do our best and achieve your standard!"

"Yes, be prepared for the results."

"Excellent. That will be all that I need for the three of you today. I wish to come back and hear good results from all the three of you." Lucius stood up and left the tavern with Kiana.

As they stepped into the carriage, Kiana seemed a little lost in thought.

"What is it, Kiana? You have something on your mind." Lucius said as he sat down.

It wasn't only Kiana who noticed the change in 'Asher' but Lucius could easily notice Kiana's mood as well.

It only depended on Lucius on whether or not he'd look into it.

"It is good to promise them such things, they have been following your orders well, Asher. But I think it is also good to upgrade my Gift as well." Kiana admitted. "I wish to protect you better and facing Bordeaux made me realize how useless I've been. Even an Epic Rank gift failed? I thought it was enough."