Card Apprentice Daily Log

Date- 26 Mar 2321

Time- 14:03

Location- Sky Blossom City, F-rank field dungeon Slime Swamp

"Don't worry it won't take that long. I don't need five minutes for what I am going to say. The Whiteburn family over the years has made many enemies with their rather straightforward approach and fear someday someone stronger would use the same approach on them. For when the time comes the family has made some arrangements for the survival of the family's remnants. And one of those arrangements is a hidden two-way mass teleportation array, hidden in Whiteburn Manor to a Low dungeon. That's all I have to say now, rest is up to you, what are you going to do with me?" Paul knew if he wanted to lead this negotiation with the Cleric he should be in the position of power which can only be achieved by making the opponent realise his worth. 

"A two-way mass teleportation array, Even if the Whiteburn Manor has something like that why would a nobody like yourself know something so important" The Cleric may be a religious fanatic but he was not stupid. 

"Because my family is tasked with guarding this teleportation array. I may be a nobody in the family but I made it my business to know others' business. I know the layout of the Whiteburn Manor on the back of my hand." Since Paul knew that the Kingdom wanted to kidnap Pax at any cost. He specifically told them he had what they lacked to kidnap Pax in the Whiteburn Manor but never mentioned anything about kidnapping Pax he wanted them to reach that conclusion themselves following the breadcrumbs he threw. Because what the world saw as kidnap they saw it as a rescue. And Paul did not want an unnecessary misunderstanding to tick these fanatics off. 

"Father, we have found all the bones of the fellow Crusaders." The corrosive slime vapours had dissolved all the meat and organs of the two middle-aged crusaders leaving behind their bones. Looking at the bare bones of his men the Cleric wanted to gut Paul in the cruellest way possible but that had to wait for later as he was tasked with bringing their lord back home. 

"Which low-level dungeon did the Whiteburn's build the two-way mass teleportation carry in?" Asked the Cleric. 

"Aren't we getting ahead of ourselves? your current strength is not enough to infiltrate e Whiteburn manor. You need to be at least in peak Card Lord realm for you to even consider stepping in the Manor premise without permission. Not to mention the low dungeon is guarded by two Card grandmaster realm guards 24/7." Paul was not naive to give up his only leverage so easily.

"Don't worry about the forces we have more than enough on standby, you just need to show us the way. Mind you if you lead us to an ambush I will ask my men to kill even at the cost of their lives. But if this rescue mission goes through successfully you will become a first call citizen of the Kingdom." Cleric had a clear idea of how conniving Paul was by losing two of his men to him. Their brutal death was an example and reminder enough not to underestimate Paul's capabilities. 

"Now how do we proceed? Do you want to massacre the Whiteburn family or just rescue your lord?" Saying that Paul laughed maniacally. Hearing his manic laugh even the religious fanatics were creeped out.

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Date- 26 Mar 2321

Time- 14:35

Location- Sky Blossom City, Guild Association Mall, Warehouse no.234

Arriving at the entrance of the Warehouse I called William, I had nothing to ask him anymore because from my conversation with him I knew all he knew were just mere speculations. William was just a small family leader in the small city of the black water southern region. He did not know much about the universities or the Southern Emperor just like the rest of the city who thought that killing me would gain the favour of the Southern Emperor. Right now I was calling him to get the 7000 soul jades that he owes me. 

"Hey, William. Where are you? I am next to my warehouse." I asked as soon as William answered the call.

"Come to Warehouse number 235." Saying that he hung up. 

Taking a few steps I noticed the entrance to Warehouse number 235, upon entering it was greeted by luxurious decor. From the outside, it was a warehouse but from the inside, it was like I stepped into a luxurious hotel. Seeing me walk in, William Welcomed me, "So what do you think?" 

"Fancy" except that word nothing else popped in my mind. 

"Fancy, that's all you got to say after witnessing this $10 million masterpiece." A rude voice questioned me, It turned out to be Corey. I know this is rude and sexist of me to think this but Corey's current 180 degrees change in attitude made me question this, 'Is she on her periods?' 

I was not insensitive to say this out loud and instead greeted Corey, "Hi, Corey. Susan, you are here too." 

"Yes, Corey chose to open a card studio right next to us. I came to help." Susan replied. 

Hearing her I was dumbfounded, helping your business competitor set up their business right next door, if this is not dumb fuckary then what is. Seeing my dumbfounded look Corey laughed and said, "you better switch to a different profession if you don't want to end up on the streets."

"Sure, when you earn 100 soul jades per card creation give me a heads up." Hearing Corey's taunt I had it with Corey and her mood swings. You do what you want. I do care but if you mess with me better be ready for the same.

"100 soul jades. " Hearing my words Corey snorted at me, summoning her grimoire she said, "look at this. This is a golden grimoire. I am already half step into becoming a golden card creationist. I'm sure I can earn more than a Silver card creationist." 

I did not respond to Corey but instead summoned my grimoire which also glowed with a golden glow. Seeing this Corey glanced at me and asked, "Where did you find a golden grimoire? Or rather how could you contract a golden grimoire." 

Apart from Elliot, Karen, Susan, Ronnie and my calamity daughter cores, most people didn't know that I had advanced my grimoire to golden grade. Mostly because I always made sure to camouflage my grimoire to silver grade before using it in public.