**At the Adventurer's Guild (AMO)**
Kiyoshi: "Sakura, look up there. A 30 gold coin quest, let's go for it."
Sakura: "It's quite a journey, Kiyoshi."
Kiyoshi: "That's precisely why we should take it. We can explore new places and earn 30 gold coins. For a D rank quest, 5 gold coins is the max. This one is worth 30, come on!"
Sakura: "Alright then, let's go see Kelly."
*(Kelly, a staff member at AMO, specializes in briefing adventurers about their quests.)*
**Kelly**: "Alright, there's a witch residing in the old town. You're tasked with delivering a letter from the old witch to the Elfior noble family mansion. It's a 20-day journey. First, you'll need to meet the witch, who runs a shop named Garian in the old town."
Kiyoshi: "Sakura, let's get going."
**At the Witch's Abode**
Kiyoshi: "These shops really have a timeless feel to them. Everything seems so ancient."
Sakura: "That's why it's called the old town. I've heard there are some incredible magic and weapon shops here. It's always bustling."
*Kiyoshi pushes open the creaking door and steps inside. Dust fills the air, and he calls out, "Is anybody here? Hello?"*
*(Suddenly, a short, old, toothless witch emerges from the shadows, her face partially illuminated by a lamp in her hand. She peers intently at them, whispering incantations with her wand.)*
Kiyoshi: "Hey, old lady, we're here for the quest. You needed an adventurer to deliver some letters, right?"
Witch: "Indeed. Are you the ones who've taken the job? Here's a map of Elfior. This is the letter you'll deliver to Garion, the head of the Leaf family. Let him know it's from Galfi the witch. Wishing you a safe journey. Oh, and one last thing - don't let anyone see what's inside. This letter is of utmost importance."
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Kiyoshi: "Thank you for the opportunity, ma'am."
*(As they leave the shop, the old lady closes the door and, with a broom in hand, takes flight like a typical witch.)*
Kiyoshi: "Hey, Sakura, why would that old lady give a job like this to adventurers? It'd be so much faster for her to use that broom."
Sakura: "You forget there's a sea on the way. If she flies on that broom, she'd deplete her MP and crash into the sea. She'd need over 3000 MP just to cross. Besides, continuously channeling magic is incredibly draining; she might faint halfway."
Kiyoshi: "Wait, I have all types in my profile, so I should be able to use any type, right? Let's give it a shot. What was the spell for flying on a broom?"
*(Kiyoshi grabs a nearby broom and seats himself.)*
Sakura: "You goofball, 'all type' means you can't specialize in any."
Kiyoshi: "Nah, that can't be right. I can use healing magic, and just the other day, I acquired a new skill from a lizardman warrior."
*Skill: Back Sword (B Rank)*
*Allows the user to summon their sword back to their hand. Effective within 5 meters.*
*10 MP per use*
Sakura: "Alright, let's try. Just imagine the broom lifting off."
Kiyoshi: "Alright, here goes... Fly! Oh my gods, it's actually working!"
*(Kiyoshi clings to the broom as it soars into the sky, above the fluffy clouds. The sun shines brilliantly.)*
Kiyoshi thought: "Oh, no. How do I stop this thing?"
*(He exerts all his strength, imagining the broom descending, but it's going too fast. At this rate, he'll crash.)*
Kiyoshi: "Sakuraaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!"
"What's the spell to slow down and land?" he frantically asks.
Sakura shouts: "Galo Movi!"
*(The broom starts to slow, but it's too late. Kiyoshi jumps off, just seconds from impact. He shuts his eyes, bracing for the collision. When he opens them, he's cradled in Sakura's arms.)*
*(She activates her 'Speed' skill.)*
*This skill grants Sakura the ability to move at incredible speeds for short distances.*
*(40 MP per minute)*
*(Normal humans can hardly perceive her movements.)*
Kiyoshi thinks: "I thought I was a goner. Hate to admit it, but she's pretty amazing."
*(She gently lowers him.)*
Sakura: "What were you thinking? You were way too close!"
Kiyoshi: "I'm so sorry, and thanks. I did it because I knew you'd be there to catch me."
*(Sakura playfully smacks his head.)*
Sakura: "Next time, you're on your own."
Sakura: "Let's head back to our room and get ready for the journey."
**After Making Preparations**
*As the clock strikes noon, they set off for Noki port, determined to fulfill their quest.*