SSS Ranked Shadow Monarch: Summoning Infinite Shadows-Chapter 201: Meeting

Aren and the group sat inside a nice lounge. He lay on a long couch staring at the white ceiling. The room scented of wood candles, helping them be calm.

Each of them was now in completely casual clothes. Aren had on a massive black hoodie and tracksuit pants.

Sitting at his feet was Athena. She was leaned back into the couch, her eyes shut as well. While on the ground close to him was Zero, who was fiddling with a fidget spinner she found.

Aiden was on another chair reading a swordsmanship manual that he got before coming here, and Kira was on a bean bag, eyes shut like she was sleeping.

They had been called here early in the morning, the day after everything had gone down. They all wanted and needed a lot of rest, yet this morning, they all got visits from guards that brought them here.

"Arghhh, could they come and do what they want already? We’ve been here for half an hour," Aiden said. He didn’t take his eyes away from the book even as he spoke.

No one responded, but everyone agreed quietly. They wanted to be out of here.

Knock knock.

Finally, someone arrived. They opened the door after knocking and walked in.

It was Legion and Arith. They both walked in and shut the door behind them.

"Hey guys," Arith greeted with a smile.

Everyone that had their eyes shut opened them, and those that had been looking at other stuff finally focused.

"Guild Master Legion," Aiden spoke.

"Yeah, it’s me," Legion said with a smile and proceeded to sit down. Arith also walked to a chair, plopping into it and throwing her legs into the air.

Aren didn’t even bother sitting up. He just waved at Legion and closed his eyes again.

"It’s good to see all of you are alive and good," Legion said.

"Alive, yes. Good, no. We haven’t even had the time to rest," Kira spoke up. She had a completely exhausted tone to her voice.

"Question, are you the one that asked for us to be brought here?" Aiden spoke.

"No, not me. The people above me," Legion said. He then leaned forward, his face carrying a serious expression.

"With the awakening of Geisha, things have changed," Legion began.

"Geisha is not just any calamity monster. He is the calamity monster."

Everyone listened carefully.

"It is known that the God’s Domain is a near-infinite plane, filled with near-infinite monsters and entities that humanity has yet to even discover. But within the known parts of the God’s Domain, Geisha is one of the strongest beings," Legion explained.

Aiden raised his hand slightly.

"Wait. I have a question."

Legion looked at him. "What is it?"

"You said within the known parts of the God’s Domain. Does that mean that outside the known parts, there might be beings stronger than him?"

Legion nodded.

"Indeed. When you hear ’near-infinite,’ it means there are near-infinite possibilities of what might exist. You might even encounter beings on the level of gods within the God’s Domain. No one truly knows."

He paused briefly.

"But back to Geisha."

His tone grew heavier.

"He is a being that could only be fought by someone of the War God’s caliber. And the War God’s caliber is not something you reach simply by surpassing level 100."

His eyes sharpened.

"It is becoming a god amongst men. That is the level required to stand against Geisha."

He continued calmly.

"The only individuals currently capable of standing on that level are the Council that controls the Sacred Palace, the Patriarchs of the Ten Royal Families, and the leaders of the Floating Palace and the Black Dragon Sect. Those are the kinds of people who could confront Geisha directly."

Silence settled in the room.

"And now he has returned," Legion said. "And he will go into hiding to recover his full strength. When that happens, it could mean another massive war."

His gaze darkened.

"And at a time when the Trials have suddenly become harder, humanity cannot afford a war with Geisha.

The Trials are becoming more difficult. That alone tells us something."

He folded his arms.

"It means the gods are planning something. We don’t know what. But we know it isn’t good."

He exhaled slowly.

"And while we are facing the Trials, which are already a threat to humanity’s survival, we cannot divert resources to fight Geisha at the same time."

"It’s not like we have much of a choice," Arith spoke up.

Legion gave a small nod.

"Sadly, we don’t."

He looked around the room.

"Geisha will return. That much is certain. That brings us to the next issue."

His gaze locked directly onto Aren.

"He told you to keep his body safe. What does that mean?" Legion asked seriously. "The people who summoned you here are going to question you about that. And if I’m going to help you avoid whatever political ambush is coming next, I need every detail you have."

His eyes narrowed slightly.

Aren opened his eyes. He took a deep breath. "He wants a new body," he said plainly.

Legion paused when he heard that. There were a few seconds of silence. 𝒻𝑟ℯℯ𝑤𝑒𝑏𝑛𝘰𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝒸𝑜𝘮

"Geisha, the calamity dragon, wants your body to use as his next body," Legion said. Then he looked up, worry evident on his face. "I don’t see a way out of this. You have basically become the main reason for Geisha to return.

This throws you dead center into everything that will be happening concerning Geisha," Legion said.

"What does that mean?" Aiden asked.

"It’s a blessing and a curse. I’d say curse more than blessing, because Aren doesn’t like being tied down, but now, the biggest leash might just get thrown over your neck.

The issue with it is I don’t even see a way out of it for you, because you are so connected to the issue that killing you would be an issue and keeping you would be an issue."