Chapter 39

The last protege.

In a room of clouds; five beings sat down and while four out of the five scowled with grimace on their faces, the fifth being echoed the hall with his laughter.

“My protege sure is resourceful. He made good use of the truth serum. Hahahahah!”

“And they say I cheated by giving my protege the Ophelus system of wealth. Alkoli, you're a real cheat! Not only did you choose a living person in this timeline, but you even gave him a system.”

“I still believe Ren Davis has a chance to soar to the top. I just know it.”

Let's see if you'll still be hopeful when you see my chosen protege; The Ghost of Elisium, Michaelis.”

*

“Ghost, can you hear me?”

Michaelis heard the voice of a teenage girl through his earpiece.

“Loud and clear, pink.” Michaelis said while adjusting the tie looking at the mirror. A handsome young man of late twenties stared back at him.

“I do look good.” Michaelis grinned at his reflection.

“What was that, Ghost?”

“Nothing. Has the target entered the building