Lord of the Time: I Can Reincarnate Infinitely

Chapter 128 : 128: Pathfinders

"You guys are finally here."

As team seven got inside the office. A familiar, deep, hoarse voice entered their ears. Then they saw David on his desk, his head lying on top of stacks of documents. Experience more on m-v|l e'm,p| y- r

Caleb began to look around, but there was no one in the office except for David and them. "Just as I've said. It's not that I'm late, you guys are just too early."

"Okay. Okay. We got it already." Shu and Kazuto shrugged helplessly.

David, who has his face on the desk, raised his head at this time to look at the team seven. When he saw Shu, Rozho, and Caleb, his eyes brightened, and laughed.

"It's you kids. Excellent! Just as I've thought. The likes of you would pass the test. Easy peasy. HAHAHA! Congratulations!"

'Seriously. This captain is a creep.'

Caleb thought.

He doesn't have a good impression of the other party who is displaying subtle signs of a manipulator. He was eloquent and used his words to sway people. In Caleb's opinion, such people are more dangerous than physically muscular guys. They might not defeat you physically but have you in check mentally, emotionally, psychologically, and spiritually. He spreads his ideas to influence people. What most people don't know is that. Sometimes, a battle starts at the psychological level.

Caleb doesn't want to associate himself with that kind of person. After all, he, who lives a hundred or so lives, has encountered a lot of people.

"Thank you, captain." Shu bowed his head politely and the others followed him. Caleb did the same. He wasn't averse to bowing when required, as it was actually a social formality. He doesn't have an inflated ego.

Kidd scratched his cheeks. Unlike Caleb, he wasn't aware of David's true nature. The fact that a 5th Seat Officer praised them and seemed genuinely happy for them passing the test made him feel appreciated.

Caleb couldn't help but look at Kidd. 'What a naïve kid. He fell into a trap.'

The others, such as Shu, Rozho, and Kazuto, were a bit more stable, and they just smiled but didn't show obvious signs of excitement. He appreciates those kinds of dispositions more.

"Well... You just wait for others who also passed. I'm about to announce something and give you guys your reward. It's also time to divulge information to you that isn't usually accessible to common people.

Hearing the word information made Caleb's eyes lit up. Only information, those deeper ones, could make him feel excitement. And he knows that the information that David might tell them would be related to Destiny or how to become one.

'Recipe. I must get my hand on one!'

Just like that, an hour passed. People constantly poured inside until every trainee who passed the test arrived. Caleb sees his friends; Andre, Luna, and Clifford, and he smiles at them. He was really happy for them. It was worth mentioning that the three had also become the Highest Prerequisite. He wasn't worried about getting surpassed by them anytime soon. After all, he's a Taboo Fighter, a great advantage for his peers.

"Since all of you are here. It's time to make an announcement and disclose more information to you." David looked at the trainees, who passed with a smile of satisfaction. He knew all of them would be the future of the scout. Some of them might die out for 'Glory' while some would stay alive and climb the Hierarchy of power. However, their aspirations don't have anything to do with him.

In his opinion, the kids in front of him were all pawns that could be discarded anytime was proved to be useless. Goats that can be milked, or foot soldiers that would do the most work. Contrary to it, he was a 'King' and they had to bend at his whims. He thinks of himself as a forward-thinker, more accurately, a director. He would be the one to come up with a grand plan or an idea while the foot soldiers would be the one to execute it for good or for worse! Thinking of this, David looked at the pieces in front of him with more appreciation.

Caleb couldn't help but feel cold even though the room was devoid of AC. Thanks to his experience, he could actually read David's surface thoughts at the current moment. Of course, he couldn't know what the latter's specific thoughts were but he could feel his intentions.

David grinned.

"Congratulations to all of you. You are the future of humanity. The one that explores the way for us. The great pathfinders and pioneers of the era. So, rejoice!"

As if being injected with chicken blood. The faces of the teenagers were flushed with excitement. Who doesn't want to hear that they are the future and the pioneers?

'Fuck you. Who wants to become a pathfinder?'

Caleb secretly rolled his eyes. Pathfinder might sound cool and stuff. But actually, once you think about it thoroughly. They are just the ones who risk their lives for others behind them and they are the ones who usually die first, ain't they? Die for the gains of everyone, to clear the path for them, but die first in the process. Still sound cool? More like idiocy.

Pathfinders are individuals who venture into uncharted territories, take on risky roles, or pave the way for others. They're often seen as trailblazers, whether it's in exploration, leadership, or other areas. They often face significant risks and challenges in their roles. They're the ones at the forefront, encountering unknown dangers, and making crucial decisions that affect the group.

Due to their high-risk roles, pathfinders are more likely to face life-threatening situations, and unfortunately, they may be the first to face mortality in the process. They risk their lives for the collective benefit, but they often receive minimal personal gain or recognition. Their contributions are essential, yet their sacrifices can go unnoticed. Is it worth it? When the ones that truly benefit are the ruling class or the people in power. And David wants them to become one?

'No shit...' Caleb sighed.

"As for the reward for passing. You guys receive contribution points, right? Now, I'll introduce you to the Destiny paths that you could take and general information about what they can do. Excited?" David smirked.