Sacrifice: Time of Mine

On their way back to the guild, dragging ten buckets of coal for the guild to store, Naron asked, "So how did you do it?"

"You mean how I finished it early and easily?" Avion with dirt on his face replied. In contrast to before, he now looked manlier and more reliable. Even though he was feeling tired which he was not used to, he tried to ignore it, thinking about how it will make him stronger.

His mentality was growing fast. It was due to the factor that he was experiencing one of the worst days of his life in his own choice. The worst part about it was that he was also fighting against himself. His body has a strong reliance on his magic.

Never in his life did he feel tired in his own accord. Now, his body was screaming for him to use his power but he resisted this and that made him grow more. Avion's adamant characteristics helped him a lot in this regard.

It was as if he entered a torture room. As long as he is within that room, he would feel pain and suffering. But at the same time, the door was open and he was free to leave whenever he wanted to. This temptation made suffering worse. Avion wished the door was locked but it was there, tempting him to go out.

Not only did his body got stronger, but his mind was also improving as well. That is the reason for his new complexion. He emitted the aura of being reliable, increasing his charisma. Together with his flawless looks and the dirt on his face that made him more charming rather than dirty, suggesting he just finished work, the girls felt suffocation even though they were a lot of air outside.

Avion could finally take pride in who he is and this made him persevered more. I'm not stopping, I will continue to get stronger and stronger every day!

The three nodded at Avion.

"Well, actually I used my power," he said which made the three disappointed. Thinking back, they didn't see him rest even once. But the dirt on his face was proof he didn't use his power. They were confused at first but they only asked now.

When they were about to think that Avion actually tricked them, Avion continued;

"But I didn't revert my body." he said with a calm face, bewildering the three.

'As expected of Avion, his power sure is incredible.' they thought but that still doesn't change the fact that he used his power.

However, Avion's next sentence made them understand, "In that past few days, I would need a lot of time to rest and that made me lack time, making me always dead last. But then, I realized, why don't I just stop time and rest?"

"Ohh...." the three nodded in understanding.

If they were in Avion's place, they believe that they would still abuse their power, no questions asked.

That is why they were admiring Avion for not abusing his power but also, not wasting it at the same time, Avion instead compromised and used his power at its best...

Gon Butcher Guild

Even though there was a friendly atmosphere inside, there was an unwritten hierarchy. That is, of course, by their strength and reputation.

On the peak, there were two Rank Cees. Their names were Hoiue and Streson, they were Plant and Earth Elementalists respectively. However, they were not lone wolves, they have their own group they were leading.

Both groups were the biggest in the guild. They were also in a tight competition to whoever be the best.

Hoiue's group is called Lively Clouden Burst. On the other hand, Streson's group is called Heavy Sword.

Each group consists of about fifteen to twenty members. Around them, three to five were Rank Dih Elementalists. The rest were the most capable Rank Eeh.

They were taking the biggest missions in the entire guild using their teamwork. They were taking missions from the silver-framed boards. Sometimes, they could even take on Difficulty Level 14 Missions which was to hunt specific Rank Cee Elemental Beast. 

Rank Cee Elemental Beast!

One of them could easily destroy towns on its path. These beasts could casually kill Rank Dih Elementalists. Even the talented but young Prince Harold would unable to hold his standing in front of such a beast. Only a group of Rank Cees could defeat a Rank Cee Elemental Beast. If strong enough, a pair is enough.

That is why either Houie or Streson's groups are amazing. Through their teamwork, the Rank Eeh Riskers could actually become helpful in a battle while Rank Dih were the main supports and one Rank Cee would take on the Elemental Beast!

In the guild, even if Houie or Streson lift their heads up high, no one would feel wrong about it. They deserve it! They were the strongest and are of the major powerhouses in the whole Trading-Hills Capital. They were known all throughout. Commoners even made books about them while children were idolizing them that they use Hoiue and Streson's names in their play.

However, at that moment, one of the two Rank Cee Elementalist who was at the top of the hierarchy was slightly trembling. His proud demeanor was actually becoming timid. His Lively Clouden Burst group members were not blaming him for his state since they had their heads low as well.

The reason for this? A Rank Dih Elementalist!

Behind the counter was a woman with a short silver hair. Behind her glasses, her eyes were so cold it was as if there was a dark blizzard behind her pupils. Even in front of a Rank Cee Elementalist, she had no respect in her tone as she spoke;

"Have you filled in the paper each of your group members their contributive portions," the woman's words were polite but her tone sounded otherwise, "Sir Houie?"

"Yes, Miss Mettany." Houie was polite to the point of submission while he nodded.

"Okay, please wait a minute." Mettany slightly bowed. After she finished the Lively Clouden Burst group's mission application, it was the Heavy Sword's group turn. But as soon as Streson came at front, the once cold Mettany suddenly changed her composure.

Her face and attitude became bright and friendly.

'Huh?' not only Stresson but also Houie was shocked at this.

Mettany took the application paper with enthusiasm, "Please, wait a minute." she smiled.

Hearing this, Streson couldn't help but smile as he nodded, "Okay" after which he smugly looked at Houie who was gritting his teeth in envy.

"Here you go." with a smile, Mettany gave the processed mission approval paper.

"Thank you, Miss Mettany." Streson took the paper but would never let this chance off, "Miss Mettany, do you have time after this?"

"Why do you ask?" Mettany warmly replied.

Seeing this, Streson asked with full resolve, "W-would you like to eat dinner later?"

After his question, Mettany's eyes brightened up. Houie felt his heart bleed from envy while Streson had his hope as high as the sky!

Everyone in the guild was watching this, asking themselves, 'When did Streson charmed Miss Mettany?!'

"Avion!"

"...."

Mettany waved her hand up as she saw someone enter the guild. She then looked at Streson and asked, "Could you please move?"

Streson blinked a few times, his hope crumbling down but he had to latch on to it, "But your answer? Do you want to eat dinner with me?"

"Umm, I have to see Avion, please move."

"But the dinner!"

Pak*