Lord of the Time: I Can Reincarnate Infinitely

Chapter 131: 131: The Fool?

Just like that, most of the fresh recruits had chosen their paths. Rozho, Kidd, and Kazuto took the hunter path because they believed that the tremendous amount of increase in physical strength and battle-oriented ability that the hunter path provides is more practical.

Shu, on the other hand, chose the Shinobi path. As for his reasoning, he wants to make the team seven diverse. Caleb knew what Shu was thinking. It is more of a team composition. For example, a tank, a melee, a long-range, a healer/support, or whatnot are what makes a team work. As for Andre, Luna, and Clifford... They all chose the hunter path without exception.

'How selfless of him.'

David suddenly looked at Caleb with a smile.

"How about you? You're the only one who hasn't chosen anything yet? Do you want to help you choose? Well, I recommend Shinobi. Let me give you valuable information..." he smirked before continuing. "Shinobi are good assassins, important for tactics, and comprehensive in terms of abilities.

The Shinobi Path would equip you with a vast array of ninja skills, including stealth, espionage, and combat techniques. These skills can make you a master of covert operations and martial arts, you know?

'No, I fucking don't. This fuck is actually trying to convince me to choose Shinobi? Did he guess that I might choose a shadow path, so he's trying to subtly dissuade me? Deluded manipulator, do you think you can sway me? You're making me consider Shadow more in what you're doing. I will pick it then out of spite! You double-faced bastard!' Caleb tried his best to hide the smirk that was about to appear on his face. He wanted to see how David would try to convince him. He really hates the damn bastard who thinks he has everything under control. 'Let me spite this shit!'

"Well, I want to choose a shadow path," Caleb said carefully and instantly readied himself. His body was tense for a moment, as he didn't know how David in front of him would react. Even with his Grade 2 taboo fighter strength, he knows that he won't be able to win against a 5th-Tier Destiny. However, would David attack a kid in front of other candidates? If he really does that. His facade and the hard work that he puts up to manipulate others would crumble in an instant. Caleb doesn't think would be worth it for David.

The smile on David's face became stiff at this moment. Although he knew the chances were low. But he hadn't expected someone to really choose a shadow path.

Caleb saw a solemn expression appear on David's face as the latter asked him.

"Are you sure about that, Johan? Do you want to stay all your life with Tier 6? With no chances of promotion? I have to say that you have potential. It's not too late yet."

"I'm quite sure." Caleb smiled. Discover stories with m,v l-NovelBin.net

"It's a path of no return that would limit your potential."

"It's fine. I'm not that ambitious. Tier 6 is enough for me."

"Really? No one might be able to guide you if you choose that path. You will have no predecessor, as everyone in the scout is either Hunter or Shinobi."

"Nah, it's okay."

David looked at Caleb and cursed inwardly. 'Fuck! Why is this brat so stubborn!? Can't he read between the lines? Can't he see that I don't want him to choose that forbidden path? He's going to cause trouble. Well, I will ask him one last time. Let's see if you don't agree with this."

David forced the most beautiful he could muster on his face and said:

"How about I guide you personally? I'm Shinobi Path. If you choose it, I'll even train you personally. At that time, you would be ahead of others."

David believes that Caleb won't be able to refuse such a tempting offer! A personal training with a Tier 5 Destiny? That was only available to high-class clans! An unprecedented privilege!

'There's something wrong with this. It seems the captain doesn't want Johan to choose a shadow path?' Rozho scratched his head. Still, he was confused as to why Johan would choose an uncertain path that was no hope of promotion.

"What!? Captain David actually proposed to teach that kid personally? Why don't choose us instead!?"

"How lucky! It seems this Johan has a potential to get offered like that by the strongest in the Scout."

"Wow! Captain! I also want you to teach me!"

The recruits' reactions made David's smile wider and wider and he looked at Johan, waiting for the latter's decision.

'Do you see that brat? Everyone would fight for the opportunity to receive my teachings! Let's see if you dare t-t...'

"I refuse."

Before David could even think more. He was dumbfounded by Caleb's answer. The other party doesn't even think about it or even try to consider his proposal. He just outrightly, plainly refused!

'Damn!' David felt his blood pressure go high from disbelief. 'Is this kid stupid!?'

'Do you think I'm stupid? It seems the shadow path really has some secret on it. Perhaps it will make me OP?' Caleb was enjoying it more and more. He felt satisfaction seeing David's poker face crumble. 'Huh, take that.'

"Well, if you really want to. I can't do anything." David gave up. He didn't want to convince the kid any longer since he could see that the one in front of him was willful. 'It's not as if he would make it far on that path. He might do day one on a mission. Right, why am I even worrying about it? Plus, the other recipes... Good luck to him finding them. Hahaha!'

'It seems he already gave up.' Caleb thought, not knowing what was going on in the other party's head.

"Johan, are you sure about your decision?" Kidd couldn't help but ask.

Caleb smiled. "I'm one hundred percent sure. I know what I'm doing."

Seeing this, Kidd shook his head in disappointment. He had thought that Johan was smart. He didn't expect the other party to be a stubborn fool. 'Welp, if that's what makes you happy. You do you.' He thought.

The other recruits also gave Johan brief glances from time to time... Thinking that there was something wrong with his head for refusing David's goodwill.

If Caleb knew their thoughts. He would really care. After all, he didn't need others to believe in him because he believed in himself! Others might think of him as a fool. But he agrees. He's The Fool! One that doesn't belong to this era. The king of yellow and black. One that governs the mysterious fog... Kidding aside, he was pretty confident because of his golden finger.

"You guys line up. I'll now make you look at the Destiny Stone and concoct your respective pills."