OLD-WORLD EXTRA-Chapter 104: Introductions II

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Emir looked at the massive bus that housed fifty hunters, silently watching as they exited it in a straight line.

Most of them had poor equipment, while some had decent gear, no higher than B rank.

They all looked at him with surprise since he was decked out in A-rank gear-a hunter you wouldn't expect to be around these parts.

'I wonder how they would react if they find out it's actually S rank...' He mused inwardly.

Emir then stood up and walked over to welcome his team.

Kiera was the first to step out, followed by the rest of her gang.

Her equipment looked to be no higher than C rank, as for the others, they appeared to have D rank equipment and below.

Lyra followed behind them, disguising herself as an average black-haired woman, with normal B-rank gear as she used Emir's previous equipment, which included his assault rifle, rail gun, and melee weapon.

They approached him with smiles on their faces, and he waved them over.

"Hey guys, let's hope for a good run, yeah?"

Kiera nodded as she gave him a quick hug, which he reciprocated.

"Nice to see you again too." She said with a chuckle.

"Of course, of course, did you guys already meet Amanda?" He asked. ƒree𝑤ebnσvel.com

She nodded once again and gestured towards Lyra.

Emir smiled as he went over to Lyra and gave her a quick handshake.

"Good to see you again Amanda, you ready for today?" He asked with a wink.

"Definitely, I'll watch over the kids too, so don't worry too much."

Kiera cut in, asking, "Are you sure about us not paying her anything? This ruin would definitely waste her and your time."

Emir shook his head. "No worries there, she owes me quite a bit, I saved her life after all, so don't worry about that and focus on the ruin instead. We will watch over you, but we can't handle every single one of you if something unexpected happens."

Kiera nodded in understanding.

"Oh, and thanks for sending us that information package, we usually don't buy it as the expenses for ammo and other things already get us close to running in the red."

"It's fine, all of this is for our safety. Now moving on, introduce me to your gang's top performers. I need to know who I can trust with my back."

With no need for an exchange of words, five people stepped up; all looked to be around the age of fifteen. The first one of the group introduced themselves.

"I'm the strongest in the gang after Kiera, my name is Jack, and thank you for coming with us today, Sir Emir." He said.

Jack, a slightly above-average-looking boy, stood confidently among the group of five.

His golden locks cascaded down, framing his face with a touch of youthful charm. And his piercing blue eyes held confidence, that combined with his lean yet athletic build, made him exude an air of determination.

Emir nodded, slightly surprised by his politeness.

"It's nice to meet you, Jack." He said as the rest continued to introduce themselves.

Two teenagers introduced themselves next.

Evan, a teenager from Britain, stood tall with a muscular frame. His tousled brown hair fell effortlessly across his forehead.

His deep green eyes sparkled with a mix of curiosity, reflecting his adventurous spirit.

Hiro, hailing from Japan, had a slender yet athletic build. His jet-black hair was meticulously styled, framing his angular face with precision.

His dark brown eyes held a glimmer of intelligence and a hint of mischief, mirroring his quick thinking and resourcefulness.

The third person to introduce herself was Sarah, a young woman with a cute face.

She possessed a contrasting appearance. In spite of her youthful features, her complexion bore the marks of past battles.

Scars, both visible and hidden, yet, notwithstanding that, her warm brown eyes exuded kindness and empathy, offering a glimpse into her compassionate nature.

The last one was the same boy who attempted to stab Emir some time ago.

Emir positioned himself in front of the boy, his presence causing the young lad to flinch involuntarily.

With a gentle smile, he extended his hand and ruffled the boy's tousled green hair, breaking the tension.

"It's been a while, kid. How have you been?" He asked, his voice carrying a warmth that belied his formidable stature.

Leo, his black eyes widening, looked up at Emir.

"I-I've been good, sir. My name is Leo. It's... it's nice to see you again." His words stumbled out, tinged with a hint of trepidation, a lingering fear of Emir's awe-inspiring power.

Emir chuckled as he let go of the kid, saying, "Relax, I won't eat you."

He then eyed Kiera, which prompted her to speak, knowing what he was asking simply by that look alone.

"Leo is quite good at monster spotting, he knows how to use his information gathering device quite well, so we usually have him in the center protected by the vanguard, which includes me and Jack. While the others cover our backs, our other members scour around for relics while we defend their positions."

"I see... Me and Amanda will join him in the middle then, we will only act if the situation deems it necessary, so act as if we aren't there. Is that alright, guys?" He asked as he eyed all the gang members.

They slowly nodded, causing Emir to smile.

"Good, now everyone check your gear before we go in. Today will be a long day for you all. Prepare for everything. My luck is quite bad to say the least, so we would eventually run into

some trouble."

They listened to him with rapt attention, their gazes fixed on him like little ducklings looking up to their hen mother.

"Anyways, get to it, chop chop everyone." He concluded their brief meeting.

Each member absorbed his instructions, their determination evident in their focused

expressions.

Finally, one by one, they announced their readiness, their voices filled with a mix of excitement and nervous anticipation.

Emir seamlessly joined the formation, positioning himself beside Lyra, their shoulders brushing against each other as they moved in unison.

With Kiera at the helm, confidently leading the way, the group began their descent down a weathered staircase that disappeared into the depths of the underground ruins.

As they ventured further into the unknown, the air grew heavy with an electric sense of

foreboding.

Shadows danced and flickered along the ancient walls, casting eerie silhouettes that seemed

to whisper in the gang members' ears.

The dim light revealed glimpses of past battles, scars that marred the ruin.

Every step echoed through the vast chamber, amplifying the tension that hung in the air like a tautly drawn bowstring.