While the name Faceless Ancient was getting all kinds of attention in the first two hours after passing the Senior Grandmaster Rank test, the person in question was now strolling in a Gunsmith Workshop on the 54th floor with the graceful elf Rita.
"So, what do you think? This workshop is as good as mine, and from now on, the 54th floor will be under your care. Your identity badge with perks will arrive in six hours, and then we will announce your instating." Rita stated with a beautiful smile as she glanced at Jacob's still-masked face and hooded head.
After the test, those judges excused themselves after congratulating Jacob, and they also had a report to submit while Rita took Jacob to the 54th floor for a tour since it would be his very soon.
Furthermore, Rita no longer looked at Jacob as a junior but as a fellow peer and even respected him.
Jacob nodded and coolly said, "I appreciate it. But this workshop will be sufficient, and I don't want any authority. You can do what you have been doing in the past, don't mind me."
Jacob was telling the truth since he wasn't here to take over some measly floor and get cozy, but he was here to increase his craftsmanship and create weapons before bouncing off for good.
Although the Senior Grandmaster has many duties, he knew Rita was more than capable of covering them for him, and he would only be needed if an incident happened again, like his appearance. Which he was pretty sure would not be going to happen anytime soon.
Rita grimaced when she heard Jacob's cold reply without even looking at her, and she started to wonder if she wasn't pretty enough to draw his attention.
'He's not one of those who are obsessed with their work, right?' She wondered and almost reached a conclusion.
She pursed her lips and said, "Alright. If you change your mind, you can tell your assistant to look for me on the 55th floor or..."
"I don't need an assistant as well." Jacob instantly cut her before she could finish. He would be a fool to allow someone who he didn't even know to observe what he was doing.
Rita curled her lips, "Don't worry, I'm not talking about work assistant. I'm talking about the floor assistant who normally manages the floors, and his lab is fifty meters south of yours. He won't disturb you, but you can look for him any time you want."
Jacob thought for a bit and nodded, "Sounds simple." He then finally looked at Rita and emotionlessly asked, "When will I expect you to deliver your part of the deal?"
"Tsk, tsk. You didn't even get appointed yet, and you're already in a hurry to get into the magic smith workshop." Rita pursed her lips as she looked at Jacob's deadpan eyes, and she finally gave up, "Fine, give me three days. Add me on the star network so I can contact you. I was about to suggest that before when you cut me in the midst. This is a more convenient method to keep in contact."
Jacob finally averted his gaze and pretended he didn't notice the faint blush on Rita's cheeks when she bluntly asked for his contact info.
Still, he wasn't going to reject it since if Rita searched for his ID, she would not be going to find it as long as her privilege wasn't at his level, which might raise some questions.
So, it was far better to add her since he would be going to need it. As for others, they can think as they want, but he was not going to add anyone else.
"Tell me your ID, and I'll send you a friend request." Jacob coolly stated.
Rita's eyes lit up and quickly said with a tingle of redness, "Gun Beauty328. This is also my private server ID in the guild. If you need anything, you can contact me. If I'm free, I'll help you."
She quickly stole a quick glance at the end, but to her dismay, Jacob looked the same without any kind of emotions, which made her somewhat resentful.
Jacob didn't mind the name or Rita's free pass to contact her anytime. He just wanted to get it over with, so he could get some alone time.
"Is there anything else? If not, I would like to retire for today." Jacob uttered.
Rita puckered her lips again in anger, "Your living quarters are connected with this workshop. Look, that's the door, and you can go yourself. I'm not free to as to think I am. Hmph!"
Without waiting for his reply, she huffed and turned around, and stomped toward the exit while still having some expectation that Jacob would stop her because of her sudden outburst. But alas, she was thoroughly wrong because Jacob couldn't be gladder!
Before leaving, Rita turned around and was flabbergasted when she saw Jacob was already opening the door to his private room without even caring about if she had left or not.
She gnashed her pristine teeth and cussed under her breath before leaving with a bang, "Asshole!"
For some reason, Jacob's indifference was getting under her skin, and this was a new feeling she had never experienced.
On the other hand, Jacob closed the door, and he even heard Rita's curse, and his lips curled up slightly, "The more beautiful you are, the more you are used to attention and admiration. Heh, I don't mind blowing off some steam before leaving, but right now…"
His expression went sharp as he looked at a large apartment, which was like a modern 3-room apartment with two bedrooms and a personnel lab, an open lounge, and a kitchen.
After Jacob made sure there weren't any surveillance devices hidden in this place, he finally relaxed and bit and headed toward the bathroom to take a shower. He finally reached his destination and acquired a place to settle down in the Dark City.
Now, it was time to study his gains from Dark Ruins since the language was no longer a barrier!