Chapter 138: Vesper Phenom

She then glances back at the door, her expression turning serious. "Once we step through this door, you'll be entering a world where nothing is as it seems. Allies can become enemies in an instant, and the smallest mistake can cost you everything. But if you play your cards right, the rewards are immense. The leaders of the Vesper Consortium, namely the members of the Obsidian Circle have power and influence that easily eclipses that of a count and perhaps even rival a duke's. If you somehow manage to make it there through the ranks, you will have hundreds of thousands of people listen to your commands and move according to your whims and desires, which will inadvertently influence the future of the entire kingdom and the continent."

"So it's possible for all to rise to the very top? Could you tell us a bit about the ranks?" I inquire excitedly. This is what I hoped for, a system where one is only limited by his own achievements, cunning and greatness.