44 Chapter 44: We need a Leader to Lead Everyone

Currently, Rein is talking with Diavel as guild masters after the three guilds have left the place.

"With this, my debt is relieved fully." (Diavel)

When the conflict was solved peacefully(?), Rein is currently discussing with Diavel for the aftermath.

Diavel's arrival at this place is not a coincidence, but a 'planned' one.

Of course, there's only one person who called him and gets the benefit from it.

"I...No, we are really grateful for your help. Impregnable Shield, thank you for answering my call."

Rein called Diavel and his guild because of insurance.

It's not that he doesn't trust his own guild members, but they are not fitted for doing this kind of job.

After all, even if they have lived in this world for more than half a year, all of them are civilians who never experience war nor killing people.

So he brought a neutral party to minimalize the damage for both sides as much as he can.

Even if the three guilds' action is a bit unethical, they are still necessary for clearing this world.

Responding to his sincere gratitude, Diavel only shakes his head gently.

"Please, raise your head, Rein-shi. As I said, it's just the perfect opportunity to repay the favor." (Diavel)

"..Hahaha. You really are a great leader." (Rein)

During the fight with the Kobold Lord, Rein covers up Diavel's mistake astonishingly without blaming him. However, that was a story from more than half a year.

But he still remembers and wants to repay that debt even until now.

(...He's a good man.) (Rein)

Diavel is a guy with great ambition. But at the same time, he knows how to repay somebody fully without holding back.

It is a rare quality in this time of age.

"Well then, there will be no more favor nor debt between us anymore." (Rein)

"Yes." (Diavel)

That's why Rein could be more relaxed when talking with him. Rather than just a business partner, they are close acquaintances.

"Now then, let's talk about official business." (Rein)

"Official...business?" (Diavel)

*Nods*

"There is another reason why I called you at this time. You can say it as a request."

"Hmm. let me hear it then. I will decide it whether I can do it or not."

(Huhu, as always, he is really careful at times like this.) (Rein)

He likes Diavel's attitude to think logically and never do things based on emotion only. If Diavel has the opportunity, he can rise quickly in the business world.

With a faint smile, Rein voices out his request to Diavel.

"Don't worry, it's just the thing you always do. But, the differences is that you need to rush it a bit." (Rein)

"Rush...I see. You want me to cover the loss from the fight just now, yes?" (Diavel)

Even if Rein and his guild members are outrageously strong, that doesn't mean other clearing groups is not necessary.

This world is never meant for a lone player to clear.

*Nods*

"I'm glad you understand quickly. Although my action is self-defense, there's no change to the fact that about 40 clearing members have been lost forever."

Hearing that, even Diavel couldn't help escaping a sigh on his mouth.

(...You do know it's your fault right?)

Unfortunately, he is not brave enough to express his complaint outrightly.

"...*Sigh*...If you know your action is excessive, then don't do it in the first place. Try to be in my position."

Rein can only bitterly smile for that answer.

"Sorry about that. If I don't act at that time, We'll be the one to get robbed."

If he said it like that, then Diavel won't able to respond anymore.

Since he knows to lose the item they painstakingly get from outsiders abruptly make you feel really uncomfortable.

But Rein also understands that Diavel's trouble is because of his fault.

That's why,

"I will invest on your work."

he will cover half of the cost.

*Ring*

Opening his interface, he chooses the option 'trade' with Diavel as the trade partner. When Diavel sees the item lists provided by Rein,

"....My word!?"

He couldn't help exclaim loudly while bulging his eyes.

What he provided to Diavel are not little at all.

Dozens of rare grade weapon, equipment, accessory each and even 3 million cols. Moreover, it also includes materials and the normal grade equipment numbering about hundreds.

(Note: Cols is the currency used in this world.)

It already surpasses the scale of investment. If it's used properly, it could be the foundation for another clearing guild.

That means...

"You could stand in front line if you could."

"!!"

(He know it...from the start.)

Currently, Diavel does feel worth to be the trainer for the weak. Players see him as the backbone for clearing this world.

However, he is still in the 'shadow.'

He's not satisfied with that at all. If possible, he wants to stand in the spotlight.

He already has the skill so, all he needs is the resource and opportunity for it.

Rein provided that.

Even if Diavel uses some part of it for training the seed, most of it is still left for him.

Seeing him panicked and flustered, Rein still continues his word calmly.

The negotiation is not set yet.

"If you could fulfill my request, then all of these would be yours. What do you say?" (Rein)

"...It's an attractive offer. However, I'm sure the price is not cheap."

The more attractive of a deal, the more suspicious is it.

Diavel is not an idiot and Rein is not a pushover either.

That means, Rein has some kind of purpose for giving this much.

*Nods*

"I have three things for you to do."

"....What is it?"

"Firstly, increase the number of players able to stand in front lines for about 30% than before."

"I can do that. With this amount, it will be easier."

Although it's a bit challenging, Diavel is confident to achieve it.

For the first condition, it is the obvious one.

In other words, the other two are the real 'requests'.

"Secondly, in each of the players you send to the other clearing guilds, tell them it's from my recommendation."

"....I see."

Starting tomorrow, it is clearer than sky that Familia Myth will be branded as an enemy or dangerous guild. Even if Rein has silenced them, that doesn't mean it can't be discussed 'privately.'

Therefore, by Diavel sending the players to the other clearing guild with Rein's 'recommendation', it shows goodwill from him.

At the very least, their relationship with Familia Myth couldn't be cut.

"Then, what about the third condition? What do I need to do?"

For the last one, Rein says the condition while smiling to him.

Rather than condition, this last one is close to an offer.

"Last but not the least, you and your guild need to stand in the front line after making the Army as your own."

"!!"

In other words, unite his guild with The Army.

If he said this yesterday, then Diavel could only laugh it off as a sleeptalking. After all, his scale comparing with the latter is too wide.

(But now...I can do it.)

Kobatz has already been killed by Rein. So there's no one leading the Army.

Moreover, the damages led by Rein is not small which mean, it takes more time for them to recover.

Lastly, the recording crystal that is given by him.

If Diavel used three of these as negotiation material, then making The Army as his own is not impossible.

No, it is inevitable.

(But...why?)

Objectively, this third condition has no benefit to Rein and Familia Myth directly.

So why Rein bother on investing this much to Diavel?

Seeing his doubt on his face, Rein only answers it with a clear voice.

Because from the time he leads the players on the first battle, Rein is convinced.

Intuition close to a conviction.

"Because we need a leader to lead everyone."

"...."

"I'm sure you already know, but when we subjugate the floor boss, most of us only act according to their own guild. I myself is also the same. That can't be called as cooperation. At best, we are just chains coiling each other in a messy form."

"....."

"However, if there is you, the story will be different. If you lead us, then there's no doubt our fight will be more smooth than before. I myself will assure it."

After for a short while, Diavel finally spoke to Rein.

Because he's not convinced.

No, maybe hesitation is more accurate to describe his current emotion.

"...Rein-shi. Why...Why do you trust me that much? Aren't you worried that I will do the same thing just like that time?"

*Shakes head*

Responding his doubt, Rein only smiles gently and question back.

"Will you?"

"...What do you mean?"

"Haven't you realized it? During the time you do the job as a trainer, you will definitely sense it. That our goal is the same."

"!!"

(..Ahhh...now I understand.)

He finally realizes what does Rein want to say.

It doesn't matter who will be the leader or the one to take the spotlight. Because the final target won't change at all.

To be free from this world.

In the end, that's all.

After reaching this point, he naturally forms a bitter smile.

(Fuuhh... I can't even compare with him.)

Just like that time, it hasn't changed at all.

Not even one bit.

Instead of repaying the debt, now he gets owed more than before. Adding to that, his pride is already torn badly after comparing Rein's action with his self-satisfaction thinking.

Therefore,

"I understand. I will accomplish all three conditions you give." (Diavel)

It will be up to him to make the differences in the future.

"(Smiles) That's good. But you need to hurry, okay? We can't wait for you that much." (Rein)

Responding to his joke, Diavel also smiles back to him strongly.

"Don't worry. I will be at your side by the time you know it."

"Haha. Alright then. The deal is made."

While shaking his hand strongly, Rein finalizes the trade between Diavel with a contract paper.

No matter what, it is a deal that can't be done just by words.

..Although, Diavel will never dare to betray him. If he does, then he and his guild are good as dead.

"...Still, is it fine for you to give that much?" (Diavel)

"It's fine. I shouldn't be stingy at times like this. Besides,"

On today's occasion, Rein wouldn't hold back at all.

Because...

"It's my Christmas gift to you." (Rein)

"...Haha, you really are an amazing person." (Diavel)

With a smile, Rein congratulates the future leader of clearing group.

"Merry Christmas, Diavel-san. Hope your wish come true."

Instead of a Santa with a beard and red costume, there's only a cool guy with a black uniform that gives the generous present.