Chương 32: Safe for now? Offered benefits?
"Punch that metal puppet with your full strength," Ophelia said, her tone more of a command as she looked at another metallic puppet in the courtyard.
Nadia also followed the direction and directly went towards it without any question.
Her fists clenched as she punched the metallic puppet with all her strength.
Boom!
Crack! Crack! Crack!
In the next moment, cobweb-shaped cracks appeared on the ground where the puppet was standing just a second ago.
In its place was now nothing but tiny broken pieces of what was left of the metal.
"Your physical strength has increased by a large margin unexpectedly," Ophelia's calm voice sounded as she keenly observed her daughter who also looked at her expressionlessly, not saying anything.
This sudden boost in her strength was out of her calculations.
Was this really it? Was it really due to her talent that her strength had a boost?
Or was it due to some other reason…?
She felt suspicious.
Nadia's heart stirred for some reason; she felt proud that her mother had acknowledged her improvement but she didn't know why but when her mother said the last line, she was asking her why?
'Why won't I say that I received a body-strengthening elixir from him?' She asked herself this question.
She felt that if she said that, something that she didn't want to happen would happen. Her mother would not sit still. The thought of what might happen made her heart clench suddenly.
Looking at her daughter being silent, Ophelia didn't ponder on it for the moment.
Nadia has always been obedient to her commands and would provide her with a detailed report of her actions every time.
So if there was something, she would know.
"I want you to be prepared. Your first demon hunt will be soon. All the heirs of the clan will be participating in the demon hunt, and I expect you to triumph over others," Ophelia said as a matter of fact. She made it clear that she would not accept anything but victory from her daughter.
The demon hunt was a competition of sorts which was part of the training regimen all the young heirs of the clan must go through.
There were a total of 5 pairs of siblings in the main family as of the moment, and every single one of them would need to participate in that. It was mandatory.
They must gain experience as they train so as to be prepared for the future war that could break out at any moment and not die early.
Not to mention, the clan would provide the children who perform excellently with some excellent rewards that could make anyone drool.
"Yes, mother," Nadia replied in a tone devoid of any warmth; she was just like an emotionless robot who followed her mother's commands and replied when asked to.
Ophelia did not stay any longer, and in front of her daughter's eyes, her figure disappeared into thin air as if it was never there in the first place.
"Do you want to join the Black Codex Federation?"
These words dropped like a thunderbolt in Oliver's ears.
He didn't hesitate and directly declined her offer in the next moment.
"No."
He didn't even need to think that this woman was plotting something devious and he was a part of her plans.
He didn't like to be controlled like this and be a pawn in someone's plans.
Although being a true member of the Black Codex Federation was something exorcists would kill for.
Joining the Black Codex Federation as a true member was extremely difficult, and only through invites from already present members could one enter the ranks of the Black Codex Federation.
Oliver felt like he was giving up too many benefits at the moment when he replied with a flat 'No', but he suppressed the feeling of loss.
If he became involved with such a mysterious and powerful woman with unknown intentions, he wouldn't know how it would affect his life.
The woman who heard his instant rejection was stunned for a second before she asked.
"You… are you aware what you declined? You must not, right?"
She felt Oliver was being ridiculous, but considering his tender age and lack of knowledge, she felt that he was just being oblivious.
The Black Codex Federation was an extremely influential organization with its influence on par with the top 5 clans.
It had no lack of resources either for its members; artifacts one could only dream of or martial or exorcism techniques one had only heard legends of… everything was there.
Not to mention, the unparalleled security the organization offered… half of your opponents would admit defeat if they knew you belonged to the Black Codex Federation.
The organization was controlled by extremely powerful people rumored to be on par with elites of the top 5 clans.
It was a superpower in its own league.
"I know of the benefits; I have read various books about the organization, and I also know that you represent the organization, but I must decline the offer," Oliver refused with a bleeding heart.
The woman looked at the little boy in front of her; she felt even more stubborn now, she now wanted to get him even more. If she decided on something then there were few who could stop her.
"Your clan treats you as air; your talents are not recognized by your own clan. You are forced to live isolated from others. Your existence is not known to many despite being one of the heirs."
She put her hands down on her desk as she continued.
"The Black Codex Federation will not neglect you like your clan. Your talents will be polished, and you will be far above from where you are currently. Not only that, you will have access to the organization's massive network and resources."
"And you still refuse? What is there that is stopping you? Are you afraid that your clan won't leave you if they become aware of your change in affiliations? If so, you don't have to worry about that. Until you leave your clan boundaries, there will be nothing that could relate you to us. I can guarantee that."
She paused for a moment and added, "After leaving your clan once, you can operate independently. If it's still not enough to convince you to join then what is?"
The woman folded her arms and crossed her legs as she looked at Oliver with a strict gaze that wanted answers.
He opened his mouth but no words came out.
'Damn, she said so much… but all of this makes sense. She is so terrifying in negotiating…' He could not help but suck a cold breath of air to calm his mind.
She was too strong!
He calmed down and thought for a moment.
'Joining the Black Codex Federation, if I...'
Chương 33: Things become clear! Secret room!
'But looking at it from a wider perspective, joining the Black Codex Federation is not a bad option either. Although I will be risking becoming involved in her plans if I did join but will that even matter?'
He seriously asked himself.
'I have the system and could grow stronger than anyone else if I remain patient. Getting too concerned with my security is not optimal here… Plus she's right, the clan does not provide me with resources I should have…'
Oliver remembered how he had to beg for money and various permissions to enter the central area of the clan through maids.
Even some maids were better treated than him.
He felt that he was already strong enough physically and should be allowed resources that would be provided to an exorcist who has taken the physical exorcism path.
He didn't have any weapon technique he could train, nor any martial art technique either. Neither did he have any espera techniques.
He was really too miserable if not for the system.
He had just purchased the [Six Thoughtful Steps of the Spirits] of his own money and it was just a movement technique for exorcists.
Although now he finally had some cash but he knew it was temporary and all of it would most likely be used up in the auction.
And finding artifacts that were treated as trash in the clan market was not easy at all. There were appraisers everywhere and hardly would they leave an artifact alone.
It was not as easy as it was depicted in the novels he used to read where the protagonist would keep finding artifacts every now and then.
People of this world were not stupid.
Looking at Oliver's hesitant face, the woman secretly exclaimed that he was too cautious.
Even after providing him with such strong arguments and benefits any exorcist would kill for, he still hesitated over his choice?
She decided to give him a final push.
"If you join right at the moment, I will allow you to choose a Rare-rank artifact for free."
Oliver who was thinking about his life heard this and was stunned.
He felt like he was hearing things...
A Rare grade artifact for free?
It was common knowledge to exorcists that artifacts also had grades that they were divided into.
It was based on the power they possessed, their availability, their history if any, and some other factors.
Artifacts were divided into 5 ranks in general.
Common Artifacts
Uncommon Artifacts
Rare Artifacts
Epic Artifacts
Legendary Artifacts
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Common artifacts included basic weapons with enchantment, accessories with simple espera functions, or some cultural symbols.
Uncommon artifacts were less common than common artifacts but still relatively accessible. These included specialized weapons, espera talismans and other special weapons. These artifacts were often related to history or had ties to being used by someone significant in the past.
Rare Artifacts were highly sought after artifacts by exorcists. They possessed a great deal of power. Not only that they had significant historical importance in the world as well. These included powerful weapons with special abilities, relics with unique powers. Some of these artifacts even had ties to legendary or mythical creatures.
Epic Artifacts were very rare to find. They were often legends that many had heard of but have not seen in person. Naturally they carried extraordinary amount of power and value, being capable of changing history of the world itself. These artifacts were had immense espera abilities, were tied to relics of ancient civilizations.
Legendary Artifacts were the most powerful and revered of all. They were the crown jewels of any collection, had god-like powers and importance.
No one knew much about them, how they were born, some assumed they were forged by gods as relics of creation and destruction while other believed they were formed by natural world-altering events.
There were no clue if there was any legendary artifact in the world or not, these artifacts could alter reality itself.
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Oliver heard that she was willing to give him a Rare rank artifact and was rather stunned.
Did she really wanted him to join the organization so much? Or was it for everyone who joined the organization to receive an artifact or something else.
One had to know that Rare rank artifacts were not easy to get hands onto, for reference, the [Medal of Eternal Pain] that he had sold to her before was an Epic rank artifact.
"Alright, I will accept your invitation and join the Black Codex Federation."
He decided to join the organization, in the novel, this organization was quite deep and had many mysteries. Not to mention there would be many events in the future where he could use his knowledge of the novel to extract enormous benefits.
Not only that, he could also remain as a member of Mystic Purge Clan officially while also being a part of the Black Codex Federation.
The Black Codex Federation has played an important role in the world during many arcs, not to mention it also had a dark secret that he knew about…
From his knowledge, he was sure that they would be more than happy to have a member that was also a part of the 5 great clans.
It was akin to having a mole in another country's government at a high level, many decisions could be influenced.
The woman who heard him felt quite happy inside, she had finally gotten what she wanted and was deeply satisfied by her victory.
Sure enough, she could make others bend to her will as long as she was rich, had many resources.
But after calming down, she realized she was being too happy.
She had to give him an artifact to convince him to join, who even does that!?
People would beg just to be related to the organization and he was being like this?
She scolded herself for being too hasty and now she felt that she might have looked desperate to him.
She won't take back what she had said, she was a woman of her words.
Shaking her head, she looked at the little boy in front of her who was also looking at her curiously.
"I am Jenna. Jenna Sullivan and you will be under me from now on."
She got up from her chair and Oliver got a view of her full body, she was lean and had proper curves of a lady. She had long legs and thick thighs whose appeal was enhanced by her outfit.
"Follow me." She ordered and went up to the bookshelf.
And under Oliver's excited gaze, she shifted one of the books and a secret passageway revealed itself from between the shelf.
This was the dream life!
Oliver had always wanted to experience something like this once in his previous life, entering through a secret tunnel located right beside him in ordinary places.
He quickly followed after his new boss as he saw her enter the stairway.
Finally, they reached the secret room and he was amazed by what he saw!
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