Olympia : Expansion Arc

Chapter 20

With one step closer into completing his team, Percy found himself In the Argonauts' HQ with Jay and Perseus.

"So, Theseus was the traitor." Jay muttered. Percy could tell that he was angry and felt betrayed, not that Percy could blame him. 

"Sorry you had to find out that way." Percy said.

Jay was silent, but Perseus answered for him. "It's better we found out this way before anyone got hurt." Perseus said. "But still . . ."

"We'll discuss this another time." Jay said. "So, what are you here to talk about?"

Percy cleared his throat. "So, after the incident with Theseus, we've learned that his assassination ring runs primarily in the Underground scene. No one knows that place better than you do, so I'm gonna have to ask for your help."

Jay raised an eyebrow. "And what do we get out of it?" Jay asked. "We'll help Olympia if needed, but you know I don't work for free."

Percy grinned. He handed Jay a small red business card. "Contact her. She'll give you the finer details."

"Hmm." Jay muttered. He took the card and stuffed it into his pocket. "Very well."

"Looking forward to working with you." Percy said.

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"Took you long enough." Isaac said as he was waiting at the side of the road. The sun seemed blinding after being in the Argonaut HQ for a while.

"Had something to take care of. Let's go." Percy said. Together, they walked towards the Orphanage. Percy was getting excited. He had finally started building his team and he had in mind on who he wanted to invite. "Can I ask you something?"

"Fire away."

"How do you switch classes so fast?" Percy asked. "I know you can switch classes in battle, but it usually takes a while and puts you in danger."

"Most people don't." Isaac said. "It's kinda hard to do, especially in a heated battle. Lose focus for one second, the next thing you know is your butt lying flat on the ground. Well, I say that but it's quite easy for me."

"How so?"

"Part of it is muscle memory and part of it is just quick thinking." Isaac said. "When I first started playing Olympia, I had trouble deciding what class I wanted to use. So in the end, I tried everything. I'm familiar with all roles and classes and I know how to play them in and out."

"Flexibility and versatility." Percy said. "I like that."

"Because of that, I never stuck to one class for long. I changed classes frequently to fit the needs of my raid team. If they need a healer, then I'll be a healer. If they need a tank, then I'll be the tank. Because of this, I can change classes quick because I'm used to it. Most people stick to one or two classes and they almost never change classes in the middle of a battle, because you know, you'll be dead if you do." Isaac said. "And I pride myself for having this one strategy that works every time."

"What is it?"

"Improvising." Isaac grinned. "I'm good on my feet and tend to not think twice when doing something."

"So that's why teams are not recruiting you."

Isaac shrugged. "They like players who can follow orders and stick to the plan. Not my playstyle. If I see something that could possibly work in my head, then I'm gonna go for it, regardless of tactics and orders."

"How will you know the things you do will work?" Percy asked. "Like the shotgun-Archer thing."

"I don't." Isaac admitted. "Everything's a risk when doing stupid shit like that, but that's what makes it fun. If it works, then it works. If it doesn't, then tough luck."