Undershadow watched as the Moderator approached, and just hoped that there was a chance that this character named Jay was really a contact, and not a Mod on a mission.
The Leader smiled from under his black hood, and nodded toward Jay. "Welcome, my friend."
Jay took a few more steps toward the two, then stopped.
The Leader spoke again, "Allow me to formally introduce myself," he grinned, "I am the Leader of the Golden Blades."
Jay smiled inwardly: of course it wouldn't be that easy.
"And this," the leader motioned to the second man, "is a close associate of mine."
Jay nodded toward Undershadow.
The Leader continued, "I understand you are somewhat of a long time contact of our glorious clan?" The Leader gave Jay a warm, and eerily knowing smile.
Jay paused for a second, them lied, "Yes, yes I am."
The Leader nodded slowly, eyeing Jay, as if looking for some fault in his composure.
"Well, Jay, there are far deeper meanings to this meeting than simply recruiting you."
Now it was Jay's turn to eye The Leader.
"For, Jay, I feel my days here are numbered. We failed miserably in keeping my identity, and our clan's secret safe. I know you are here to bring me down, but i feel that you are meant to be here, in order to save us."
Jay was speechless. "Wait... if you know that I am here to ban yo-"
"It's not important Jay. Here, a show of my faith."
Suddenly, The Leader's true name materialized over his head: Atery.
Jay and Undershadow's mouths dropped in amazement. This player was a true legend: one of the original and most loyal companions of Zert, all the way through the death of Oart. Most, by now, had assumed he quit the game.
Jay shook his head. "It can't be true."
Jay immediately opened up his Mod Interface, and did a check on the user's name...
Five seconds later, it was legitimate. This was the legendary Atery.
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