It was now 89 days until the guild conference back on Earth. They were officially over half way to the event. They had been away from home for over 6 months now. Tiff had been desperate to see her family after the last trial. But now she didn’t want to leave.
They all spent every waking moment together. He, Tiff, Lyola, Tillie, Atalanta, and Eliffy. They did some more shopping. Asher felt like he had everything. They had blueprints for a much longer distance portal machine. This would allow them to link to Elantontrin when the quarantine of their planet was over. They also had plans for mana/electrical generators. Asher was able to get a small one, he and Nadir planned to work out who to assign them to. Most of this would have to wait until after they found their wives, but it was good to work out the kinks.
Kytor and his family stocked Asher up with the 100,000 Syscos worth of vehicles, skill books, accessories, and Comms. All items had the WM brand he gave them. Reviewing their budget more, of the 500,000 Syscos they made, Lyola said she needed 400,000 of it. So they split the other 100,000.
Asher kept 40 of the Medals, so 40,000 Syscos. Tiff, Tillie, Atty, and Eliffy split the other 60,000. Eliffy explained to him that 15,000 was enough to live a few decades normally, so it was more than enough. He needed the 40,000 because well he spent like crazy. But usually on all of them so they didn’t mind.
They all took instructions on how to fly the big and little ship. Asher was sorely mistaken to find out that he didn’t know what he was doing. These ships were actually reliable. They took checks and balances before anything that could hurt people would turn on. Though they all had increased intellect, it still took them 4 days to confidently fly the small ship. The large ship was mostly automated anyway. People were mainly needed for monitoring and acknowledging the AIs flight procedures. The girls were more than excited, especially as they talked about their future plans.
Lyola was going to stay busy by working on locating Tiint. Then commissioning a Terraforming ship. Tillie said that she would start leveling again with Lyola. They could squeeze in a few dungeon runs over the next few years. It didn’t help that Asher was getting close to her level of 65. Eliffy was tasked with locating more treasures. They did admit about receiving 2 extinct skill books. She was a little upset, but claimed the Starburst was now partly hers. Asher accepted and she was happy. As long as he kept fucking her unconscious she was happy.
After a quick run through, Asher thought he had enough gifts for everyone. Some more Timeless Bands to give out. Big customized Gliders for Zora and Joony. Plans for the future. He had a sponsor now. An alliance for his people. And 2 kids on the way.
Goodbyes were always hard though. “Must you go?” Lyola asked as he plowed into her. He was on top as they sunk into the pillows.
“I must,” he said, speeding up and casting Casanova. “I’ve been away from you 4 out of the last 6 months on trials. I will be back in a year.” She nodded sadly. But soon she was shaking as she came again. “I will call you once a week,” He promised in her ear as he humped harder. Their ship had long range Comms. They were almost instantaneous through the Ether Stream. He had plans to call Eliffy too when she was free.
“I know. But I want you with our baby,” she said. He smiled looking down at her. His hand moving to her abs he thought he felt a bump, but she was so skinny it was hard to tell.
“I want to be there too,” he said. “I will be back as soon as I can,” he promised. “You are due in what? 9 months?” She nodded as he sped up.
“I worry you will be in danger,” she said as a tear rolled down her eye.
“Of course I will,” he said, kissing her. “But I’ll fight harder knowing you and our babies are safe.” He thrust in quickly and came in her hard. Grunting in her long ears she shook with the feel of him. “I will work hard so we don’t have to be apart again,” he said.
“You promise?”
“I pinky promise,” he said, sticking out his pinky. She smiled widely and accepted it.
Tillie was next to them. He pulled her over and impaled himself in her. She laid on top of Lyola. “I love you both,” he said. “Nothing will keep me from seeing you or our kids,” he promised. He began to pound into Tillie. She excitedly shook as he coated them in pheromones. They came hard. Lyola biting Tillies neck as she pinched her nipples.
“I’m excited to marry you both,” he admitted.
“Yes,” Lyola said. “We must talk my father into moving it up.”
“Add it to the list,” Asher said. They now had a big list of things to do. “For now I want to enjoy you.”
He pounded into them alternating between the 2 elves until they passed out. His Casanova had been working hard lately.
“Whose next?” Asher asked.
“We get you for a while. Focus on the blue one,” Tiff said. Atty was eating her out while Lanta sat on her face.
Eliffy had woken up at some point. She slowly crawled over to him. Asher cast Cleanliness as he pulled her to him. “I want you cumming without permission,” he ordered. She nodded as they kissed. They sat on their knees as he entered her slowly. “I love you.”
“I love you,” she admitted. She smiled widely from the words as her body shook.
“Your sexy blue skin.” He moved his fingertips across it with Casanova charged. “Your braided long hair.” He pulled her face toward him. Gripping the hair hard. She gasped as her body shook. Her D cup breasts pressed against him as she laughed. “Your tight pussy and sex drive, are the best though.”
She convulsed with the words. “Gods that hot. I’ve never felt this way,” she admitted. “I want you all the time. I’m-I’m gonna miss you.”
“I’ll miss you too,” he admitted. He leaned in close to her ear. “Do you want to be my wife?”
She gasped, nodding excitedly as his dick grew. “Then wait for me. Look for an adventure for us. We will go together. I’ll be back here in less than a year and we will talk whenever we can,” he promised. She nodded. “Do you want a baby?”
“I didn’t,” she admitted. “But that’s all I think about now. Maybe not now. But someday.”
“When we settle down a little we will have a planet to ourselves,” he promised. “Just us. We will go on adventures and do whatever we want.”
“I want to do this,” she said. Biting his lip she began humping into him.
“Me too,” he said, taking back control. He soon had her cumming hard. After filling her pussy up he kept going until she was a sputtering mess. His dick huge she leaked cum on the pillows underneath her. Just in time for Lyola to wake up and the cycle to start over.
—-
“I must admit. You have grown on me, Lawful Good,” Tyranis said from the edge of the platform.
“You as well future father-in-law,” Asher said. “Let Tiberion know I’ll hit him a lot harder next time I see him.”
Tyranis laughed and shook his hand. Millfadona and her sister-wives walked up. They said a few words. Asher double checked they would watch over Lyola and Tillie. They apparently knew about the guard’s condition already. They kissed his cheek.
Asher said goodbye to Wyllin, Lyola’s little brother. Fresneah, her sister, gave him a warm hug, and asked him to watch over Nadir. He would have to check with his friend on what transpired between them. Nadir was already on the ship, so he must have said his goodbyes. Elves lived for a long time. It was only 4 earth years till they’d be back. Asher doubted it would be long for her to wait for him. He also doubted that anyone could say no to a Nymph Elf.
They each said their goodbyes to his parents and Tosh. Asher wasn’t quite sure what Tosh’s role had been there, but he knew the human elf would be missed. What was left was his wives, or wife, more like a fiancé, but kind of a gray area.
Kissing Ely and Tillie on the cheek they were still left with minor PDA until they were all married. He whispered in Lyola’s ear and kissed her goodbye. She understood that he had responsibilities and didn’t mean to make it tough. He too struggled to leave her. It was hard to not say screw the Earth and stay there. But Tiff had family on earth and Asher had friends and girlfriends. He needed to make sure they were safe. There was no way he could leave Zora either.
“See you in a year,” he said. “I will call when we are able.”
They waved goodbye. Asher, Tiff, and his parents were the last to board. Getting off the platform they walked around to the center Mess Hall. Everyone was there waiting for them.
Vincent and Ming were at the side together. Nadir and Keera talked animatedly as Tosh walked up. Batman and Aneela held hands as they sat at the large table whispering to each other. Carl was in his Carl disguise. Abby was probably up in the Training Hall.
“Starburst please make an announcement. All personnel meet at the mess hall.”
The announcement sounded and soon Abby came down grumbling with Atalanta. “Sorry, not leaving unless I’m sure we have everyone,” he said. They nodded and walked over.
“Alrighty, fearless leader,” Abby said. “Any rousing words?”
“Good job,” he said. “Couldn’t have done it without you,” he said. They quickly went about their jobs.
2 people were needed at the Bridge at all times, but everyone piled in to see it. Batman and Asher were at the controls. They pushed acknowledgement after confirmation that they were ready to go. A big blue button appeared on the controls.
“Starburst, change button to red,” Asher said. The button went from blue to red. They pushed it and they were lifting off. The screen in front of them showed the view straight ahead, from the side, and below them. They all stared in awe as they left on their own Ethership. The room was quiet, and suddenly they were the blankness of space.
“Starburst, plot course to Earth,” Asher said. “Batman, it’s all on you.” The screen in front of them showed an exaggerated view of Elantontrin, 3 suns in different locations, and Earth at the end. A dotted line soon connected the 2 planets, and 3 suns. Batman pushed some buttons and the ship turned and began following the line.
“And we are off,” Asher whispered. Others yelled excitedly as they made their way through space. There was no jostling of the ship, no turbulence, no odd sounds. Asher watched the camera views, he was still shocked they were actually in space.
“How long will it take?” Tiff asked, stopping behind him.
“12 days,” he said, pointing out a countdown on the screen. The room was filled with the chatter of everyone.
“Alright people,” Asher said standing up. Batman stayed at the controls. “I think it’s time we talk future plans.” Tiffany nodded as they walked to a wall. Batman was able to rotate his chair to watch and keep an eye on the controls.
“First is our schedule,” he said. “Starburst, bridge rotation schedule.” A screen appeared on the wall, it resembled an excel spreadsheet.
“Everyone but Alexandria knows how to drive this thing.” Aneela and Tosh were especially excited to learn. “We need at least 2 people in this room at all times. Normally there is a dedicated crew, but I’m sure all of us would like experience with these things. I don’t plan for this to be the only ship we own. Everyone that learns and has experience is a gold mine in my book. If you are not interested, let me know. Otherwise I would like us all to do 4 hour shifts. You can trade them, but 4 hours isn’t too bad to stay alert.” The group nodded as they studied the schedule. 12 people could fly, 2 people every 4 hours left with everyone working.
“We have 89 days to get back to Earth. Fix what we can. And go to the Guild Conference. For those of you who don’t know, the majority of us are from a guild called Community. This guild is run by my father-in-law, Tiffany’s father,” he said. That was news to some. “We do not expect you to join. You have all done enough throughout these trials. I would however like you to think about it. Ming and Vincent,” he said, turning to them. “You originally came here for your governments. Do you plan to get back with them?”
“I plan to make contact,” Vincent admitted. “Maybe give back the Syscos they gave me. I’m not sure what to do after that.”
“Our doors will be open Vincent. I don’t know the state of the world, but I firmly believe we are the highest levels. You all have more experience in dungeons, and know the universe better than anyone back home.”
He looked to Ming. “I too will make contact, but I do not know what I will do after that.”
“I know you were supposed to buy Etherships and portal technology. Both of you could have pooled your Syscos together and bought a ship. Can I ask why you didn’t?”
“Honestly,” Vincent said. “I was a little worried what they would do if they had it. And I earned the majority of the Syscos. I wasn’t about to hand them over.”
“Fair enough,” Asher said, not waiting for Ming’s answer. “I plan to share information with other guilds. I’m sure our governments have formed their own and I will give them the same deal as everyone else. Non-aggression pact with Community, and everything will be shared to a point.” They nodded with the explanation.
“Next, I am going to be working toward uniting the world,” he said. There weren’t as many surprised looks as he guessed. “Aneela, your planet recently went through an Initialization. Would you mind explaining what we can expect?”
The tall Pumakin spoke confidently. Her long black tail swayed as she did. “My planet Initialized some 200 years ago. We had a Champion like you all, they passed the trials. But when they came back they made it a dictatorship. It didn’t take long for someone to kill them. Then who killed the dictator took over. My planet was once billions, and is now barely a billion people last I was there. Strife and war is rampant. There were many groups with sponsors that wanted the people for slaves, or the resources on the land. It is still hell there I would imagine.”
“Thank you Aneela, again it’s good to have you,” he said. She shyly nodded and stepped back over to Batman. “There will be guilds with backing when we get back. Our planet is Tier III. There could be a mana mine somewhere that would make sponsors salivate. The people have had 90 days already to figure out what makes Earth special. No one can touch it for the next 5 System years. We have that amount of time to figure out who is sponsoring these people. And if they have nefarious intentions we cannot show mercy.” He eyed his mother with that statement. “We will not murder. But if people are looking to enslave or steal from us, I will not hold back.” She slowly nodded.
“My sponsor is known as the Queen of Death, Tacitae,” he said. “Tiffany and I trust her. She has promised us her name as protection, and that is all. She comes from a time before sponsors and Champions. All outside forces will be too scared to touch us for the next few years because of the System. After that if some outside foe attacks us we are on our own.”
“What do you gain from her then?” Nadir asked, confused.
“Lyola has explained to me that a planet will not be truly safe from the weaker foes until someone is level 100. Tacitae promised to train me or anyone that reaches that level within the next 20 years,” he announced. “That will be my goal in the coming years. Reaching level 100.” He studied the faces around him.
“I know you have to reach Max Level with 10 skills. But I started at level 1 a year ago. Our planet has gone through a transformation. We are Tier III, so level 50 to 100 monsters will not be uncommon. I know Tyranis said it takes time to build up to that, but I don’t believe it will take as long as he thinks. Also there will be dungeons to close. And 3 more trials to go through with the other guilds. We all nearly doubled our levels with the 3 trials we have done in the last 6 months. I think many of us can get there or close to it. I don’t expect to use the 20 years my sponsor gave us. My goal is within the next 5.”
He let that sink in with them. A part of him doubted anyone else could do it, but this was his plan, and he wanted them all to know it. They deserved to know before making future decisions.
“Lastly, is our plan far in the future,” Asher said. “I want our planet to be as strong, and then stronger than the Roktai. We have all been there for months. I want the same peace and future for our planet as they have. All of us will live thousands of years. We need to work hard right now so we don’t divide our planet up and thrive while the rest of the world is left at the wayside. You saw the other countries on Elantontrin. None were as advanced as the Roktai. No other guilds there had outside colonies.”
“We already have another planet,” he said. “Lyola will be working to find it, and begin evaluating the resources. Our first portal to be made will be to Tiint. If we can’t use it for resources we will use it for training and population growth. We have a leg up on everyone. Also I plan to win all of the guild trial rewards, maybe we will win another planet.”
“I’m sure all of you are wondering how we afforded this ship,” he said. There were a few nods. “I have an ability to generate rare materials. With Tiff and Atalanta’s help we made enough for this ship and then some. I cannot always do this. We do not have infinite money,” Asher mostly lied. He was hesitant to do the Medal trick too often, a part of him was scared the System would notice.
“I will not go into specifics as many of you have your own secrets. But with this initial investment we were able to afford this. I plan to go back to Elantontrin in about a year, as well as other places. We don’t know much about the League, but there is always something going on. I want to be a part of dungeon dives, and new rare finds. This ship will be available for use, and all of you will have an open invitation to go with us.”
He left it at that. He had now gone through their immediate, 5 year, and beyond plans. Tiff and he had talked about this. Before he could convince the guild back home, he had to convince these people. All of them were most likely the strongest and most experienced.
“Are you going for Guild Master?” Abby asked.
Asher shared a look with Tiff. “We had discussed maybe starting our own guild. But for now that is off the table,” he admitted. “Wayne should have a good foothold on Earth with Community, and we will build off of that.” Abby nodded, she had always been loyal to Wayne. He didn’t fault her for it.
“Did I forget anything?” Asher asked Tiff.
“Uh yes,” Tiff said to the screen showing the rotation schedule. “Why am I never grouped with you or Atty on the bridge?”
“Uhhhh,” he said, everyone knew the answer.
“Oh nevermind. I’m with Ming here and Abby there. That gives plenty to keep me busy.”
“I will be switching immediately,” Abby said. Ming too looked frantic. Asher cursed. He was hoping to keep it professional on the bridge.
“Don’t worry,” Ria said, stepping up. “Bishop and I will take those shifts. We have to plan your wedding, remember?”
“Oh my god, yes,” Tiff said excitedly. “I want something big right when we get back to Earth…” Tiff quickly walked through what she wanted. Ria and her walked out hand in hand. It wasn’t long until it was just him and Batman left on the bridge.
“We are going to have to lock the bridge door so people don’t walk in with every little question,” Batman said. Asher nodded, he could picture Tiff stepping in demanding a quickie that would turn into a longie.
It was now 89 days until the guild conference back on Earth. They were officially over half way to the event. They had been away from home for over 6 months now. Tiff had been desperate to see her family after the last trial. But now she didn’t want to leave.
They all spent every waking moment together. He, Tiff, Lyola, Tillie, Atalanta, and Eliffy. They did some more shopping. Asher felt like he had everything. They had blueprints for a much longer distance portal machine. This would allow them to link to Elantontrin when the quarantine of their planet was over. They also had plans for mana/electrical generators. Asher was able to get a small one, he and Nadir planned to work out who to assign them to. Most of this would have to wait until after they found their wives, but it was good to work out the kinks.
Kytor and his family stocked Asher up with the 100,000 Syscos worth of vehicles, skill books, accessories, and Comms. All items had the WM brand he gave them. Reviewing their budget more, of the 500,000 Syscos they made, Lyola said she needed 400,000 of it. So they split the other 100,000.
Asher kept 40 of the Medals, so 40,000 Syscos. Tiff, Tillie, Atty, and Eliffy split the other 60,000. Eliffy explained to him that 15,000 was enough to live a few decades normally, so it was more than enough. He needed the 40,000 because well he spent like crazy. But usually on all of them so they didn’t mind.
They all took instructions on how to fly the big and little ship. Asher was sorely mistaken to find out that he didn’t know what he was doing. These ships were actually reliable. They took checks and balances before anything that could hurt people would turn on. Though they all had increased intellect, it still took them 4 days to confidently fly the small ship. The large ship was mostly automated anyway. People were mainly needed for monitoring and acknowledging the AIs flight procedures. The girls were more than excited, especially as they talked about their future plans.
Lyola was going to stay busy by working on locating Tiint. Then commissioning a Terraforming ship. Tillie said that she would start leveling again with Lyola. They could squeeze in a few dungeon runs over the next few years. It didn’t help that Asher was getting close to her level of 65. Eliffy was tasked with locating more treasures. They did admit about receiving 2 extinct skill books. She was a little upset, but claimed the Starburst was now partly hers. Asher accepted and she was happy. As long as he kept fucking her unconscious she was happy.
After a quick run through, Asher thought he had enough gifts for everyone. Some more Timeless Bands to give out. Big customized Gliders for Zora and Joony. Plans for the future. He had a sponsor now. An alliance for his people. And 2 kids on the way.
Goodbyes were always hard though. “Must you go?” Lyola asked as he plowed into her. He was on top as they sunk into the pillows.
“I must,” he said, speeding up and casting Casanova. “I’ve been away from you 4 out of the last 6 months on trials. I will be back in a year.” She nodded sadly. But soon she was shaking as she came again. “I will call you once a week,” He promised in her ear as he humped harder. Their ship had long range Comms. They were almost instantaneous through the Ether Stream. He had plans to call Eliffy too when she was free.
“I know. But I want you with our baby,” she said. He smiled looking down at her. His hand moving to her abs he thought he felt a bump, but she was so skinny it was hard to tell.
“I want to be there too,” he said. “I will be back as soon as I can,” he promised. “You are due in what? 9 months?” She nodded as he sped up.
“I worry you will be in danger,” she said as a tear rolled down her eye.
“Of course I will,” he said, kissing her. “But I’ll fight harder knowing you and our babies are safe.” He thrust in quickly and came in her hard. Grunting in her long ears she shook with the feel of him. “I will work hard so we don’t have to be apart again,” he said.
“You promise?”
“I pinky promise,” he said, sticking out his pinky. She smiled widely and accepted it.
Tillie was next to them. He pulled her over and impaled himself in her. She laid on top of Lyola. “I love you both,” he said. “Nothing will keep me from seeing you or our kids,” he promised. He began to pound into Tillie. She excitedly shook as he coated them in pheromones. They came hard. Lyola biting Tillies neck as she pinched her nipples.
“I’m excited to marry you both,” he admitted.
“Yes,” Lyola said. “We must talk my father into moving it up.”
“Add it to the list,” Asher said. They now had a big list of things to do. “For now I want to enjoy you.”
He pounded into them alternating between the 2 elves until they passed out. His Casanova had been working hard lately.
“Whose next?” Asher asked.
“We get you for a while. Focus on the blue one,” Tiff said. Atty was eating her out while Lanta sat on her face.
Eliffy had woken up at some point. She slowly crawled over to him. Asher cast Cleanliness as he pulled her to him. “I want you cumming without permission,” he ordered. She nodded as they kissed. They sat on their knees as he entered her slowly. “I love you.”
“I love you,” she admitted. She smiled widely from the words as her body shook.
“Your sexy blue skin.” He moved his fingertips across it with Casanova charged. “Your braided long hair.” He pulled her face toward him. Gripping the hair hard. She gasped as her body shook. Her D cup breasts pressed against him as she laughed. “Your tight pussy and sex drive, are the best though.”
She convulsed with the words. “Gods that hot. I’ve never felt this way,” she admitted. “I want you all the time. I’m-I’m gonna miss you.”
“I’ll miss you too,” he admitted. He leaned in close to her ear. “Do you want to be my wife?”
She gasped, nodding excitedly as his dick grew. “Then wait for me. Look for an adventure for us. We will go together. I’ll be back here in less than a year and we will talk whenever we can,” he promised. She nodded. “Do you want a baby?”
“I didn’t,” she admitted. “But that’s all I think about now. Maybe not now. But someday.”
“When we settle down a little we will have a planet to ourselves,” he promised. “Just us. We will go on adventures and do whatever we want.”
“I want to do this,” she said. Biting his lip she began humping into him.
“Me too,” he said, taking back control. He soon had her cumming hard. After filling her pussy up he kept going until she was a sputtering mess. His dick huge she leaked cum on the pillows underneath her. Just in time for Lyola to wake up and the cycle to start over.
—-
“I must admit. You have grown on me, Lawful Good,” Tyranis said from the edge of the platform.
“You as well future father-in-law,” Asher said. “Let Tiberion know I’ll hit him a lot harder next time I see him.”
Tyranis laughed and shook his hand. Millfadona and her sister-wives walked up. They said a few words. Asher double checked they would watch over Lyola and Tillie. They apparently knew about the guard’s condition already. They kissed his cheek.
Asher said goodbye to Wyllin, Lyola’s little brother. Fresneah, her sister, gave him a warm hug, and asked him to watch over Nadir. He would have to check with his friend on what transpired between them. Nadir was already on the ship, so he must have said his goodbyes. Elves lived for a long time. It was only 4 earth years till they’d be back. Asher doubted it would be long for her to wait for him. He also doubted that anyone could say no to a Nymph Elf.
They each said their goodbyes to his parents and Tosh. Asher wasn’t quite sure what Tosh’s role had been there, but he knew the human elf would be missed. What was left was his wives, or wife, more like a fiancé, but kind of a gray area.
Kissing Ely and Tillie on the cheek they were still left with minor PDA until they were all married. He whispered in Lyola’s ear and kissed her goodbye. She understood that he had responsibilities and didn’t mean to make it tough. He too struggled to leave her. It was hard to not say screw the Earth and stay there. But Tiff had family on earth and Asher had friends and girlfriends. He needed to make sure they were safe. There was no way he could leave Zora either.
“See you in a year,” he said. “I will call when we are able.”
They waved goodbye. Asher, Tiff, and his parents were the last to board. Getting off the platform they walked around to the center Mess Hall. Everyone was there waiting for them.
Vincent and Ming were at the side together. Nadir and Keera talked animatedly as Tosh walked up. Batman and Aneela held hands as they sat at the large table whispering to each other. Carl was in his Carl disguise. Abby was probably up in the Training Hall.
“Starburst please make an announcement. All personnel meet at the mess hall.”
The announcement sounded and soon Abby came down grumbling with Atalanta. “Sorry, not leaving unless I’m sure we have everyone,” he said. They nodded and walked over.
“Alrighty, fearless leader,” Abby said. “Any rousing words?”
“Good job,” he said. “Couldn’t have done it without you,” he said. They quickly went about their jobs.
2 people were needed at the Bridge at all times, but everyone piled in to see it. Batman and Asher were at the controls. They pushed acknowledgement after confirmation that they were ready to go. A big blue button appeared on the controls.
“Starburst, change button to red,” Asher said. The button went from blue to red. They pushed it and they were lifting off. The screen in front of them showed the view straight ahead, from the side, and below them. They all stared in awe as they left on their own Ethership. The room was quiet, and suddenly they were the blankness of space.
“Starburst, plot course to Earth,” Asher said. “Batman, it’s all on you.” The screen in front of them showed an exaggerated view of Elantontrin, 3 suns in different locations, and Earth at the end. A dotted line soon connected the 2 planets, and 3 suns. Batman pushed some buttons and the ship turned and began following the line.
“And we are off,” Asher whispered. Others yelled excitedly as they made their way through space. There was no jostling of the ship, no turbulence, no odd sounds. Asher watched the camera views, he was still shocked they were actually in space.
“How long will it take?” Tiff asked, stopping behind him.
“12 days,” he said, pointing out a countdown on the screen. The room was filled with the chatter of everyone.
“Alright people,” Asher said standing up. Batman stayed at the controls. “I think it’s time we talk future plans.” Tiffany nodded as they walked to a wall. Batman was able to rotate his chair to watch and keep an eye on the controls.
“First is our schedule,” he said. “Starburst, bridge rotation schedule.” A screen appeared on the wall, it resembled an excel spreadsheet.
“Everyone but Alexandria knows how to drive this thing.” Aneela and Tosh were especially excited to learn. “We need at least 2 people in this room at all times. Normally there is a dedicated crew, but I’m sure all of us would like experience with these things. I don’t plan for this to be the only ship we own. Everyone that learns and has experience is a gold mine in my book. If you are not interested, let me know. Otherwise I would like us all to do 4 hour shifts. You can trade them, but 4 hours isn’t too bad to stay alert.” The group nodded as they studied the schedule. 12 people could fly, 2 people every 4 hours left with everyone working.
“We have 89 days to get back to Earth. Fix what we can. And go to the Guild Conference. For those of you who don’t know, the majority of us are from a guild called Community. This guild is run by my father-in-law, Tiffany’s father,” he said. That was news to some. “We do not expect you to join. You have all done enough throughout these trials. I would however like you to think about it. Ming and Vincent,” he said, turning to them. “You originally came here for your governments. Do you plan to get back with them?”
“I plan to make contact,” Vincent admitted. “Maybe give back the Syscos they gave me. I’m not sure what to do after that.”
“Our doors will be open Vincent. I don’t know the state of the world, but I firmly believe we are the highest levels. You all have more experience in dungeons, and know the universe better than anyone back home.”
He looked to Ming. “I too will make contact, but I do not know what I will do after that.”
“I know you were supposed to buy Etherships and portal technology. Both of you could have pooled your Syscos together and bought a ship. Can I ask why you didn’t?”
“Honestly,” Vincent said. “I was a little worried what they would do if they had it. And I earned the majority of the Syscos. I wasn’t about to hand them over.”
“Fair enough,” Asher said, not waiting for Ming’s answer. “I plan to share information with other guilds. I’m sure our governments have formed their own and I will give them the same deal as everyone else. Non-aggression pact with Community, and everything will be shared to a point.” They nodded with the explanation.
“Next, I am going to be working toward uniting the world,” he said. There weren’t as many surprised looks as he guessed. “Aneela, your planet recently went through an Initialization. Would you mind explaining what we can expect?”
The tall Pumakin spoke confidently. Her long black tail swayed as she did. “My planet Initialized some 200 years ago. We had a Champion like you all, they passed the trials. But when they came back they made it a dictatorship. It didn’t take long for someone to kill them. Then who killed the dictator took over. My planet was once billions, and is now barely a billion people last I was there. Strife and war is rampant. There were many groups with sponsors that wanted the people for slaves, or the resources on the land. It is still hell there I would imagine.”
“Thank you Aneela, again it’s good to have you,” he said. She shyly nodded and stepped back over to Batman. “There will be guilds with backing when we get back. Our planet is Tier III. There could be a mana mine somewhere that would make sponsors salivate. The people have had 90 days already to figure out what makes Earth special. No one can touch it for the next 5 System years. We have that amount of time to figure out who is sponsoring these people. And if they have nefarious intentions we cannot show mercy.” He eyed his mother with that statement. “We will not murder. But if people are looking to enslave or steal from us, I will not hold back.” She slowly nodded.
“My sponsor is known as the Queen of Death, Tacitae,” he said. “Tiffany and I trust her. She has promised us her name as protection, and that is all. She comes from a time before sponsors and Champions. All outside forces will be too scared to touch us for the next few years because of the System. After that if some outside foe attacks us we are on our own.”
“What do you gain from her then?” Nadir asked, confused.
“Lyola has explained to me that a planet will not be truly safe from the weaker foes until someone is level 100. Tacitae promised to train me or anyone that reaches that level within the next 20 years,” he announced. “That will be my goal in the coming years. Reaching level 100.” He studied the faces around him.
“I know you have to reach Max Level with 10 skills. But I started at level 1 a year ago. Our planet has gone through a transformation. We are Tier III, so level 50 to 100 monsters will not be uncommon. I know Tyranis said it takes time to build up to that, but I don’t believe it will take as long as he thinks. Also there will be dungeons to close. And 3 more trials to go through with the other guilds. We all nearly doubled our levels with the 3 trials we have done in the last 6 months. I think many of us can get there or close to it. I don’t expect to use the 20 years my sponsor gave us. My goal is within the next 5.”
He let that sink in with them. A part of him doubted anyone else could do it, but this was his plan, and he wanted them all to know it. They deserved to know before making future decisions.
“Lastly, is our plan far in the future,” Asher said. “I want our planet to be as strong, and then stronger than the Roktai. We have all been there for months. I want the same peace and future for our planet as they have. All of us will live thousands of years. We need to work hard right now so we don’t divide our planet up and thrive while the rest of the world is left at the wayside. You saw the other countries on Elantontrin. None were as advanced as the Roktai. No other guilds there had outside colonies.”
“We already have another planet,” he said. “Lyola will be working to find it, and begin evaluating the resources. Our first portal to be made will be to Tiint. If we can’t use it for resources we will use it for training and population growth. We have a leg up on everyone. Also I plan to win all of the guild trial rewards, maybe we will win another planet.”
“I’m sure all of you are wondering how we afforded this ship,” he said. There were a few nods. “I have an ability to generate rare materials. With Tiff and Atalanta’s help we made enough for this ship and then some. I cannot always do this. We do not have infinite money,” Asher mostly lied. He was hesitant to do the Medal trick too often, a part of him was scared the System would notice.
“I will not go into specifics as many of you have your own secrets. But with this initial investment we were able to afford this. I plan to go back to Elantontrin in about a year, as well as other places. We don’t know much about the League, but there is always something going on. I want to be a part of dungeon dives, and new rare finds. This ship will be available for use, and all of you will have an open invitation to go with us.”
He left it at that. He had now gone through their immediate, 5 year, and beyond plans. Tiff and he had talked about this. Before he could convince the guild back home, he had to convince these people. All of them were most likely the strongest and most experienced.
“Are you going for Guild Master?” Abby asked.
Asher shared a look with Tiff. “We had discussed maybe starting our own guild. But for now that is off the table,” he admitted. “Wayne should have a good foothold on Earth with Community, and we will build off of that.” Abby nodded, she had always been loyal to Wayne. He didn’t fault her for it.
“Did I forget anything?” Asher asked Tiff.
“Uh yes,” Tiff said to the screen showing the rotation schedule. “Why am I never grouped with you or Atty on the bridge?”
“Uhhhh,” he said, everyone knew the answer.
“Oh nevermind. I’m with Ming here and Abby there. That gives plenty to keep me busy.”
“I will be switching immediately,” Abby said. Ming too looked frantic. Asher cursed. He was hoping to keep it professional on the bridge.
“Don’t worry,” Ria said, stepping up. “Bishop and I will take those shifts. We have to plan your wedding, remember?”
“Oh my god, yes,” Tiff said excitedly. “I want something big right when we get back to Earth…” Tiff quickly walked through what she wanted. Ria and her walked out hand in hand. It wasn’t long until it was just him and Batman left on the bridge.
“We are going to have to lock the bridge door so people don’t walk in with every little question,” Batman said. Asher nodded, he could picture Tiff stepping in demanding a quickie that would turn into a longie.
