Book 3: Chapter 1 (7/7)

Inside the Blood Mages Guild's Palace. Kain was invited into the Meeting Hall by Etgar. After sitting down on a chair at the large table, Etgar said, "Kain, you may sit."

"Thank you, Guild Master." Kain humbly said.

"Where have you been for the past three hundred years?" Etgar curiously asked.

"I found a Magical Dungeon and decided to raid it by myself." Kain didn't want Etgar to know he found a Timeless Dungeon, not just a regular Magical Dungeon. Also, Etgar wouldn't know what is a Timeless Dungeon anyway.

"I see. No wonder why you have advanced into Saint-tier in such a short time. I have progressed into level 63 now. Having another Saint Blood Mage in the guild will greatly benefit us."

"Guild Master, what happened to our guild? Why are you accepting such disrespect from the Demi-Humans?"

"It was-"

"Kain!" A female voice called out Kain's name. Kain and Etgar turned toward that voice and saw it was Master Andrella Whistler. She ran toward Kain and hugged him while he was still sitting on a chair.

Five seconds later, Andrella stopped hugging Kain and slapped him in the face then yelled, "Bastard, where have you been? I thought you were dead."

Before Kain could answer, Master Mival Ballard and Master Robert Weaver of the Blood Mage Guild also walked into the room.

Etgar said, "All of you take a seat. We have to discuss battle strategies just in case the Dryardian Empire turns on us."

"Guild Master, What happened? Why would the Demi-Humans turn on us after we helped them out so much?" Mival asked.

Etgar summarized the event to Andrella, Mival, and Robert about how Kain flew over the city wall instead of walking in through the gate, then killing hundreds of Demi-Human warriors using the [Force Punch] spell.

Master Mival Ballard angrily said, "You have just come back to the guild and already brought problems for us. I was hoping to never see you come back, trouble maker!"

Master Andrella Whistler defended Kain, "Mival, this wasn't Kain's fault. Those Demi-Humans shouldn't make it a big deal after knowing Kain is a member of our guild."

Master Robert Weaver said, “Both of you needed to stop arguing. We needed to prepare for what was going to happen next.”

Mival said, “We must tide Kain up and bring him before Emperor Acilianus. Whatever is going to happen to him isn’t our problem anymore.”

Andrella slammed her right hand on the table and angrily said, “How could you even mention surrendering one of our guild members to the Demi-Humans’ Emperor?”

“He left our guild for over three hundred years already. From the way I see it, he was no longer a member of our guild."

Mival then turned toward Kain and said, "As expected out of the troublemaker. You already caused too many problems on the first day that you came back.”

Robert was about to say something but Etgar stopped them from arguing by a simple statement, “Kain is a Saint-tier Blood Mage now.”

“He what?” Mival opened his eyes widely asking this question.

“Kain, is that true?” Andrella asked Kain while Robert was staring at Kain without blinking.

Etgar said, “I wanted to wait until all the Masters get here before telling this news. But it seems like we don’t have much time left. My clone went to speak with King Volsky hoping he would come himself to help us out just in case Emperor Acilianus wanted to arrest or execute Kain instead of sending several Rogue Mages. We may have to abandon our palace and stay in King Volsky’s Castle for his protection if needed.”

Having another Saint Blood Mage in the guild was a big deal for Etgar. Even when Mival didn’t like Kain, he couldn’t allow Kain to be arrested by the Demi-Humans knowing Kain had advanced into Saint-tier, something that he couldn't achieve yet. If needed, all guild members of the Blood Mage Guild have to sacrifice their lives to protect Kain since he could live for eternity like Etgar Revenmar and became the icons for the future Blood Mages to look toward.

Kain had been staying silent since Mival walked into the Meeting Hall. Kain turned to look at Andrella and warmly said, “Master Whistler, what is your current level?”

Andrella said, “I have achieved level 50 already.”

“I’m glad to hear that. I have a gift for you.”

Kain pulled out an Advancement Potion that can help level 50 Legend-tier Mage to instantly advance into level 51 of Saint-tier with a twenty percent chance of success.

Kain handed that Advancement Potion to Adrella and said, “This is an Advancement Potion to help you advance into level 51. It only has a twenty percent success chance.”

Andrella asked in disbelief, “Twenty percent chance of success? That is the highest percentage for an Advancement Potion. Kain, this is too valuable as a gift. Is this how you can advance into Saint-tier in such a short period of time?”

“I advanced into Saint-tier without using Advancement Potion. But enough about me for now. Master Whistler, please drink the potion.”

“What if I fail? Should we reserve it for a more talented guild member? It took me over eighteen hundred years to reach level 50. I don’t think an Advancement Potion can help me become a level 51 Mage that easy.”

“First, I don’t care about any other. Second, you are my Master, and I am your pupil. About failing to advance after drinking one potion, no worry. Because I have more. Even if you fail the second time, I can give you another one. The good thing about this Advancement Potion is their chance of success will be able to stack after you drink it. Even if it takes you five Advancement Potions to advance into level 51, I have enough so don't worry.”

“Kain…” Andrella almost cried after she heard that Kain willingly gave her five Advancement Potions. Even the Mages Council doesn’t have five Advancement Potions with a twenty percent chance of success to give out to one magic caster like that.

Andrella drank the first Advancement Potion Kain gave her and failed. She looked at him feeling guilty but Kain just smiled and handed her another one. Once again, Andrella drank the potion and failed to advance into level 51. Kain handed Andrella another Advancement Potion while smiling to let her know there was nothing to worry about. This time, Andrella drank the potion and a bright white aura released from her body then repeatedly flashed fifty-one times.

Kain said, “Congratulations, Master Whistler. You have advanced into Saint-tier.”

Andrella hugged Kain tightly as she said, “Kain, you are the greatest gift ever granted to me. I can’t thank you enough.”

Kain patted Andrella on her back and said, “This was nothing considered everything you have done for me. If it wasn’t because of your harsh punishment, I wouldn’t be able to turn out great as I am today.”

Seeing Andrella had advanced into Saint-tier as well, Etgar couldn’t help himself but smile widely while thinking, “Three Saint Mages if not including Azura Kreel since her identity as a Blood Mage was still secured. The future of Blood Mages Guild is looking glistening to me.”