Gaming Sword Magician

Chapter 93: The Four Cards (a)

The inheritor trial challenger can only choose one card as his award. Once the decision is made you can not change it. Please wisely choose one of the following four-card as your reward! An automatic announcement explained to Whittaker, who was intently gazing at the back of each card to read their detail.

Multiple notifications containing detailed information about the cards popped up in Whittaker's vision as he gazed at them.

[Mission Card: King of hearts Card

Rank: Priceless treasure

Description: A card especially made by high-level alchemists serving the Emperor of the Wind kingdom and the Emperor of the Water Kingdom. Once selected, the Guardian will have to complete a random mission to become a part of the Royal branch of the Sacred order who serves the Imperial family. After becoming a member, the guardian will be carefully nurtured by the Scared order to become a Royal Guard that serves the Emperors. The Emperors are the leader of this branch]

[Premium Card: Queen of Diamonds Card

Rank: Rankless treasure

Description: Generally, this card is handcrafted by the prince, princess, sons, or daughters of City Lord or Marquis. Each card is made under the supervision of alchemists serving their families. Once selected, the Guardian will have to complete a random mission to become a part of a certain Royal or Noble house of his choosing. After becoming a member, the guardian will be carefully nurtured by the said house until he is matured. Then he will have to return the favor by marrying into the said family. This branch is diverse and follows a political way of leadership. The dukes of the water and wind kingdoms are the head of this branch]

[Premium Card: Ace of spades Card

Rank: Rankless treasure

Description: Typically, this card is crafted meticulously by expert alchemists serving B to S ranked awakened lords. By using this card, the Guardian can join under the ranks of a B to S ranked lord working in the Ace branch of the Sacred order. Once selected, the Guardian will have to complete a random mission to become a part of the Water Ace branch or Wind Ace branch of the Sacred order. The Ace branches of the sacred order work with the military of the Water and Wind Kingdom. After becoming a member, the guardian will be carefully nurtured and trained by a certain lord of the Ace branch. Headmaster Yeon is the creator of this branch.]

[Premium Card: Twilight Walker's Card

Rank: Rankless treasure

Description: A card especially made by peak level powerful experts. They don't serve the Emperor of the Wind kingdom and the Emperor of the Water Kingdom. They protect the kingdom and keep a balance between the world of mortals and the world of spirits. Once selected, the Guardian will have to complete a random mission to become a part of the mysterious Twilight branch of the Sacred order. After becoming a member, the guardian will be trained by a high-level expert suitable for Guardian. Once the Crown Prince of Flame, Nemredilth Nietsneknarf is the head of this mysterious branch]

Each one was more tempting than the others. Whittaker was not able to make up his decisions. 'What should I do? Which one should I pick?' He wondered in glee as all four were certainly treasures. He would be trained for free by high-level experts, after all.

Although all four were treasures, he was attracted to the Ace of spades card and the Twilight Walker's card. He was familiar with Headmaster Yeon, who was a kind and innocent person in Whittaker's eyes. Due to familiarity, his heart was tugged towards the Ace of spades card.

On the other hand, he also felt attracted to the Twilight Walker's card. It was because of curiosity. He was curious about the spirits and the world in which they reside. Also, this branch seems to have the least amount of restriction as they don't serve under anyone, rather they righteously protect everyone in the kingdoms.

Unable to decide, he stood still while gazing at the card, soon after, a system notification popped up in his vision.

[Guardian should pick up the King of Hearts card. Your life will be smooth sailing as long as you train every day in the Royal training ground of the Royal Academy. In the end, the Guardian will acquire power, status, and wealth. And if Guardian earns greater merit then becoming a Marquis or a city lord before the age of thirty will not be a pipe dream] the system enticed Whittaker with its honeyed words.

Being a young and innocent boy that didn't have any knowledge about society, Whittaker did not know that Honeyed words were most of the time baseless. Anyways, the system was right about him leading an easy and chill life to success if he chooses the King of Hearts Card.

Whittaker was already wealthy but he wanted power and status. He was gonna pick up the first card when a manly yet melodic voice rang beside his ears.

"I advise you against it, young boy."

This single sentence stopped Whittaker from picking up the King of spades card.

"I will explain to you the use each of these cards can provide you." The Dark spirit continued and Whittaker intently listened.

"If you want wealth, status, and power then you can pick up the King of hearts card. But if you choose this card then you will never be able to realize the full potential or become someone worthy of your bloodlines. Do you want that?" The dark spirit said to Whittaker, who shook his head left and right in refusal.

"No, I don't want that!" He replied internally.

Elder Zachary and Nina were slightly confused because of seeing Whittaker shaking his head for no reason. Was the treasure too blinding for the boy, they thought with a laugh.

"Good boy, you made a correct choice and you will not regret it in the future!" The dark spirit praised Whittaker's decision.