TOFD 383

Lucky 383

There was calming music brought by the band that they hired. Tables all around, filled with cuisine from different regions. 

Overall, the atmosphere looked relaxed and soothing. However, a few people could not help but look at the stage where the three thrones stood. 

These thrones represent strength. DemiGods were powerful beings. All over the world, the whole number of DemiGods didn't even reach 100. 

They were rare warriors who survived the Tribulation and became a half-step God. 

In fact, every country was ready to give their resources just to recruit a single DemiGod. 

Even Dellia only had four DemiGods on their roster. 

First was Esmeralda, second was Bronal, third was Donald, and last was Mark. These four were the reasons why Dellia remain strong. 

'Although I heard that Dellia contracted a few DemiGods. They are quiet all the time and no one knows their identity.'

Since Calix was from a military family, he heard a few rumors. In his opinion, Dellia was hiding its real strength. Of course, Junian and Ancas were doing the same. 

'If a war really happens, these hidden masters would show up.'

Calix clearly understood. 

To be honest, his thoughts on war were complicated. He preferred peace over destruction. 

He could talk to Esmeralda and convince her to end the hatred but he didn't dare. He let the woman decide. 

'The conflict was not simple, it was a couple of hundred years of grudge. It's hard to forget it.'

He sighed and focused his attention on the party. He saw a lot of people and all of them were wearing masks to hide their identities. 

However, because of his strong senses, Calix could discern that each one of them was dangerous. 

'... Let's see.'

Since they were wearing masks anyway, Calix thought that wearing a monocle would not break the aesthetic. 

When he wore the monocle, every hair on his skin stood up in fear. 

A deep dark crimson aura looms over the banquet. He even saw a few people who had black auras, the highest level. 

Particularly the three thrones. The three people who were sitting on the thrones had black auras.

'Indeed, they are criminals.'

He didn't know the exact crimes that they did, but seeing their auras were enough to understand how bad they were. 

Calix averted his gaze and took off the monocle. It was useless anyway. Everyone at the party was a criminal. 

"What are you doing?" 

Shoujo frowned next to him. She saw Calix acting strange, wearing and taking off an old monocle.

'Is that the monocle he received from the antique shop?' She was confused as he why he used it. 

"Nothing. I just realize that this place is dangerous." He whispered to the point only the two of them could hear. 

"Heh, did you just realize it now?" She snickered. 

"Maybe some of you are confused why we announce a party in Junian. We have a few reasons but the important part was because of the suggestion of our newest member."

Everyone stopped what they were doing and listened to the person on the left throne. The guy had long ears, red eyes, and short brown hair. He was a descendant of Elves. 

His name was Earthshaker Barathros. A DemiGod who could create earthquakes and change the topography of a province. No joke, he did change a topography of a province. 

'Newest member?'

If there was one thing that caught their ears, it was these two words. What does it mean?

"We found that a war will happen in the Eastern Continent and we want to use this situation to earn money." Barathros chuckled. 

Shoujo and Calix glanced at each other. They immediately realized the Triad's intention.

'Mercenaries...'

The Triad hold the underground society but they had a 'legal' business too, such as mercenaries. 

If they were right, then the Triad would contact the other countries once the war officially started. 

The two other people on the thrones kept their mouths shut and let Barathros speak. This Half-Elf liked the attention anyway. 

"Before that, we will announce that the Triad has accepted another person in our group."

When Barathros said it, the venue started to get noisy. Everyone realized the importance of this piece of news. 

A few seconds later, a woman who had a blindfold that covered her vision walked into the stage. She was being assisted by two people. 

Everyone looked at the blindfolded woman. Based on her demeanor and aura, everyone realized that her identity was not simple. 

"Lucky... We have to proceed with caution. Lucky? Are you listening?" 

Shoujo turned to him and she found Calix staring at the blindfolded woman. 

No, to be exact, he was looking at the person next to the blindfolded woman. He recognized her even if she was wearing a mask. After all, the bat that she was holding was quite obvious. 

"... Athena." He muttered weakly. 

Actually, Calix felt that the burden in his heart lifted up after he saw her. At least he found that Athena was alright. 

'However, I didn't know why she was here. What is her relationship with the blindfolded woman?'

"Hey? Are you even listening to me?" Shoujo leaned closer.

"Yes. I can hear you."

"Good. We have to be cautious. This information is important, the Triad might do something to us once they find that we are spies."

Their mission was to find the reason why the Triad raised a banquet in Junian. Now, they got a valid answer. 

Another person became part of the Triad.

'Wait a minute, Triad means three, right? Does that mean that the name of their organization will change? Will it be Tetrads or Quartets?' 

"Don't worry, the name of the organization will not change. It will only cause confusion."

Barathros answered his question without knowing. 

The blindfolded stood on the stage and introduced herself. This banquet housed dangerous criminals and everyone was strong. Of course she had to show a bit of respect. 

"You can call me Medu. Just as you expected, I'm a DemiGod."

When she said this, everyone became noisier. Another powerful being showed up! 

The Triad already had a strength that could rival a country. Now that another DemiGod joined their ranking, it could cause a disturbance.