[801-1000] THE EVOLUTION OF A GOBLIN TO THE PEAK

Chapter 853 Grain Leader

"Now, I want to ask you a serious question." Carmel's expression turned serious.

"What is it?" Souta raised his eyebrows.

"Are you interested in promoting your rank?" Carmel asked as he rested his chin on the back of his palm. "Someone nominated you to become a Grain Leader."

"Someone nominated me...? Can I ask who is it?" Souta asked.

"You're familiar with her... She's Grain Leader Ibis, the one who worked together with you in defeating No God Emperor's vessel. She retired from her position after suffering heavy injuries." Carmel explained. "Actually, I would like you to accept the position. Your strength is more than enough and our legion lost a few Grain Leaders in the previous battles."

"What do you mean?" Souta narrowed his eyes.

"Our Pallas Division lose a total of thirty-two Grain Leaders in the past month. Several organizations just like Red Matter Association are rising one by one. Even the other god legions suffered great casualties from the battle."

"So the situation now is getting worse...?"

"Yeah, we lacked manpower and a big battle occurred in the Ruin Battlefield. The Grains of Land, Lady Demeter's legion, suffered horribly that various legions in Olympus sent reinforcement to help them."

"Do you know the exact details?"

"I'm sorry, even I don't know exactly what happened in the Ruin Battlefield. All I know was that even the samurai from Takamagahara was defeated by an unknown group."

Souta pinched the bridge of his nose.

The position of Grain Leader would give him a huge benefit but there's also danger to it. The chances of him being dispatched to a highly dangerous battlefield were high.

Plus, not every Grain Leader was Four Shackles. It was the basic strength requirement in the position of Grain Leader. Stronger Grain Leaders already reached the Fifth and Sixth Shackles Realm and Souta could only defeat Fourth Shackles with all of his might. Unless he could use his Archetype in combat, there's no chance of him defeating a Fifth Shackles Realm.

"Okay... I accept the position of the Grain Leader." Souta nodded with a sigh.

He wasn't afraid since he just gained the Emperor's Blessing Card which would let him fight an opponent of a higher level. If a Freedom Realm or a God hunted him in his mission, he still had a Blood Card to secure his life.

Souta just hoped that god wouldn't hunt him at this time. Gluttony would attack soon and a battle between gods would occur. Everything would be turned upside down so Blood Card would be needed in that moment.

"Are you sure?" Carmel asked.

"Yeah, I will take the position of the Grain Leader." Souta paused before he asked, "But a lot of warriors wanted to become a Grain Leader too, right? Is there a test?"

"In your case, no. Actually, your contribution to the matter in Hall Plains was enormous. The higher-ups made an exception for you. If you want to become a Grain Leader then there will be no examination for you. You can take that position immediately. Also, there are Grain Leaders that nominated you just like Grain Leader Ibis and Grain Leader Darwin." Carmel explained.

Grain Leader Darwin and Souta fought together against the Leader of the Rebels in the war in a subterranean world. So he has a good impression of him since both of them fought side by side at the stake of their lives.

"Plus, I nominated you too. I have great expectations from you." Carmel added.

"Oh, thanks for your trust." Souta smiled.