Chapter 120 - Exploration Invitation ( 2 )

A couple more days had passed after Myrtle called Cyril.

The latter arrived at the meeting place of the New Frontier Exploration Team, the official name of Myrtle's current team…

This team doesn't seem to be that bad on the surface.

After all, Cyril can still recall that Captain Arvid Edgren, a B-Rank Awakened, led 27 Arcane Explorations.

On the other hand, Myrtle said that the B-Rank leader of the New Frontier led 23 explorations.

'Hmm…'

Cyril tried to recall the name of Arvid's exploration team when he was called by someone else.

"Cyril! Did you wait for long? I'm sorry." Myrtle arrived at where Cyril was standing and waiting. They are currently in front of a large lion statue so they easily found each other.

Myrtle had also moved to Versailles City so it made it a lot easier to meet with each other.

Today, Cyril has to meet the members of the exploration team before he could join them in the treasure hunting later this afternoon... After all, only Myrtle knows about Cyril's capabilities.

It appears that the leader of the team wanted to make sure that Cyril would be capable enough and not some baggage that they'll have to carry during the exploration.

"I'm fine. I just arrived here. It's not too far from my place anyway… So, where are we going?"

"Ahh… We'll be waiting for another member before we visit their headquarters in the Ascension Tower here."

"Did they set up a base there?"

"Yes… I'm not sure what floor it was. However, only members are allowed to enter. Both you and I are just temporary members since this is their way to recruit people. If during the exploration, they liked our performance and also liked them back, then we can consider joining them officially." Myrtle explained as she wiped her sweat on her forehead. It's quite a hot morning.

"I thought as much… Right, do you know the other top teams within the Association?" Cyril asked curiously. He might remember Arvid's team this way as well.

"The top teams? Oh, there's no ranking list on this. However, I heard about some powerful teams from the leader of New Frontier…"

Cyril glanced at Myrtle as he waited for the answer.

"Well, I heard that Phantom Troupe has the highest number of B-Rank Awakened. The Silver Sword Team has one A-Rank Awakened. The Sword Trance has the finest sets of Artifacts for some reason… The Eagle Eye Team has---"

"Wait, Sword Trance has the best supplies of Artifacts?"

Cyril finally recalled Arvid's team… It is Sword Trance Exploration Team and he can also remember that Arvid didn't want him to join the Phantom Troupe or the Silver Swords.

He doesn't know the reason why but it's fine. Even if he told him not to, he would still be the one deciding in the end.

"Yes, I heard that all the members of their exploration team have the finest sets of Artifacts. They're quite an incredible team… I heard that their leader even has their own Arcane World licensed by the Association. I'm not sure but it might be an Arcane World where the Artifacts came from… No one could really tell. That Captain is quite secretive…"

"Really?"

Cyril recalled Captain Arvid's behavior and he doesn't seem like a secretive person at all.

"Anyway, how about the New Frontier? Is it on the top teams as well?"

"Well, perhaps if there's a top 10 or maybe top 15, they can probably be listed."

As the two chatted for a few more minutes, the official member of the team finally arrived. He brought a car with him and invited them in.

"So, you're Cyril… Myrtle has been praising your abilities so I'm quite excited to see you perform later. Right, just call me Andre…"

Andre is a man in his late twenties. He has a huge build and black hair that seemed common to the other Awakened. However, his bronze skin appears to be unnatural.

Cyril couldn't exactly tell whether it is due to the martial arts he learned or an Artifacts he's using…

Anyway, he appears to be a kind man.

"Sir Andre, may I know what kind of things Myrtle said about me?" Cyril asked as he looked at Myrtle at the side.

She seemed to be quite shy but Cyril just continued asking.

"I'm afraid I might disappoint you with my performance later... but I will do my best."

"Haha… Doing your best is enough… Anyway, Myrtle mentioned that you have incredible fighting skills and was also recently promoted to an A-Rank Awakened. So you might be a good candidate for the last member as she said… Well, you're very talented. I'm sure that any teams within the Association would like to take you in as long as you give a word."

"Is that so?" Cyril glanced at Myrtle again.

This time, she has an apologetic face. It seems that she didn't really intend to gossip about him.

It's not like Cyril didn't like it but he just didn't think that Myrtle would think of suggesting him…

'I guess I really made an impression?' Cyril smirked as he decided to just let it be.

Soon, Cyril was told about the situation of the New Frontier Exploration Team.

Apparently, the leader named Sylvian was previously a member of the Phantom Troupe. However, due to some disagreements with the current leader, Sylvian, the vice-captain of the team, decided to create another team and named it New Frontier.

Right now, they only have a total of 12 members so they are still lacking members.

"We're here…"

The three finally arrived at the 13th Floor of Versailles City's Ascension Tower.

The floor seems to be specifically made to accommodate Exploration Teams or even Small Guilds.

There are many rooms inside and the New Frontier's room was found in the middle.

Andre opened the door using a special key assign to the members.

"We're finally complete…" A middle-aged man muttered as soon as he saw Cyril, Myrtle, and Andre entering the room.

He's curiously observing Cyril and he wasn't even trying to hide it.

Suddenly, Cyril felt a powerful and intimidating Aura pressing down on him!

'What now?! Is this a test?!' Cyril frowned as he protected himself from the suffocating Aura.