Chapter 221

Being popular with the girls had its accompanying disadvantage with the guys. But not all men were jealous of Ren. Some were even idolizing him for defeating Scar for defeating Black Lion.

At this point, the guys just wanted to be friends with him and play together in the game. But Rens hard-to-approach aura made them think twice. He wasnt exactly friendly. And there was an unapproachable intimidating air that kept others away from him.

On the other hand, Ren brushed his hands over his face. He knew the consequences of getting Sophias attention. She was like Rosie of Golden Phoenix, who was still sending him messages about her hotel room or asking him out on dates. He blocked her after series messages.

It was definitely flattering if Sophia herself took a liking to you. She was the second most popular girl on the campus, next to Silvia. Though Silvia was ahead of them by a year and Sophia was only a freshman, her looks, body, and status could content with the first lady of Fate Academy.

But instead of feeling flattered, Ren felt dread and headache for the days to come. His urge to stay forever in the game intensified even more.

Sophia was too loud, arrogant, and forceful for his liking, and the girl was too self-centered and narcissistic to even notice the others feelings. She was beautiful and rich and she grew up believing that men couldnt resist her.

Whats more, her multiple boyfriends were bad news. It was no romor that some of her boyfriends were possessive. But instead of confronting the woman, they fought each other and whoever lose was left to the side. Battered and broken Sophia mercilessly broke up with them like it was just a game to her.

Just having his name a.s.sociated with her made Rens head pound harder. It wasnt part of his plans. Never.

Having trouble?

Ren was surprised when a soft voice rang in his ears. His attention flicked at Evie, who was looking at him straight in the eyes.

Ren blinked before he flashed a wry smile. Somewhat . . .

Cant blame them. You defeated Black Lion, after all.

Evies voice was dead as usual, but when Ren listened carefully, he hinted a tint of jealousy in her tone.

Was she jealous because she couldnt bring her client to top twenty or ten?

Ren wanted to prolong their conversation by talking about her fight with Ferocious Ravens. But something told him that she might not like it, especially if others knew about her real ident.i.ty in the game.

She might avoid him because she isnt comfortable with him knowing her ident.i.ty.

Ren contented to close his mouth. It was best to keep quiet about it.

Youve become popular recently, said Evie. Ever since the Guild Wars, she was a bit interested in Ren. Especially his skill to defeat Scar. She was very interested in knowing that spell he used. But she was too embarra.s.sed to ask since the two of them werent close.

She wasnt that thick-skinned to ask about personal question, and she knew that asking a player about their skill list was as good as asking about their love life.

In contrast, Ren was surprised that Evie was talking to him still. He really thought that their conversation was already dead. He even s.h.i.+fted his attention to his phone.

Ren blanked out because he was not prepared when Evie spoke again and he could only managed a weak, Huh?

Ren wanted to hit himself for his idiotic reply.

Instead of responding, Evie showed her phone to Ren. On the screen was Rens face, together with all the other freshmen.

Ren was familiar with the page. It was their schools page publis.h.i.+ng that handsomefreshmanwhatever again, and he was voted to the top with thousands of hearts. If he remembered, a few weeks ago, he only received one heart.

Ren laughed a little. Oh . . . so thats it. If I remember correctly, I only got one heart from that before.

Ah . . . Evie retrieved her phone and said without thought and any meaning, that . . . it came from me.

Rens smile froze. Huh?

Did he heard her right? The one heart before . . . came from her?

Why?

How?

When?

Ren didnt bother to check his picture, so he didnt know who had given him that one heart. Blood rushed in all corners of his body, and his heart beat faster than a race car running 240km/hr. and the blood almost went out of his nose.

Ren covered his nose and mouth with his hand, just in case. That would be embarra.s.sing if someone ever saw the creepy smile on his face while his nose was bleeding. Good thing that Evies attention went back to her phone and didnt mind him anymore.

While Rens nerves were tearing him apart and his system was in a riot because of Evies casual, and if he might add, insensitive words, the girl in question was ignorant to how her simple honesty made the guy beside her turned crazy.

At that time, Evie really didnt mean anything to what she did by sending a heart to Rens picture. He was her cla.s.smate, and she had one vote. So she might as well. Right?

Not to brag, but she would support her cla.s.smates even if she didnt know them that well. She had a camaraderie spirit even if she wasnt friendly.

Ren couldnt contain himself from his seat, and he was itching to ask . . . expound why Evie voted for him even though there was a tiny-iny, little, small voice at the back of his head, whispering not to because he would be left disappointed.

Ren was about to open his mouth when the door flung open and came in Fate Alliance guild with Dimitris lead. They casually waltzed inside the room without any rhyme and reason and zoomed in Rens direction.

Player Ren. Dimitri grinned, and with all the charisma he could muster, he spoke, we are formally inviting you to join Fate Alliance with a blank contract. Youll be given a core member position and all the perks that came along with it. Let us fight for our school and bring honor to our campus together.

Murmurs resounded.

Blank Contract? Wow.

Fate Alliance made it to the top fifty. Unfortunately, they were defeated before they could advance to the top twenty.

Still . . . a blank contract? How grand is that?

While everyone was gawking and whispering, Ren only felt annoyed. Now the moment was ruined, and it would be awkward to ask Evie under these circ.u.mstances.

However, annoyed as he was, Ren maintained a cordial att.i.tude in front of Dimitri. They were potential clients, after all.

Sorry, as much as I am flattered with the offer . . . I have to decline. I have my own mercenary group named World Conqueror. Ren handed a card to Dimitri, and the guy accepted it with a skewed smile on his face.

Our groups goal is to help players and guilds alike in the game. Whether its about the Guild Wars, quests, boss fights, and even dungeon raids among others for a price, of course.

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A/N (Doesnt consume coins)

Please have patience while we build the story

I know that a lot is going on and a lot of plots are unresolved but well tie it in the end

For the meantime, relax and enjoy the ride

If you made it this far, thank you for the love and support. You have a heart of steel and patience of master Yoda