Culess village is a unique and important location, with each direction leading to a different land: to the north, the Siacid river; to the south, the Efen mountain; to the west, the Closgate forest; and to the east, the mainland's plain. This town is home to a small community of a few thousand individuals.

* Clak *

Pushing open the grand door, our main character entered FCPC, a crucial wooden building that stands proudly at the center of the town. Searching the sprawling space of the Guild, the guy quickly located the familiar receptionist and gave her a warm greeting.

" Yo Eline! "

The receptionist was busy at the moment, attending to a new tasker who was signing up, so she couldn't reciprocate the greeting.

Patiently awaited at the benches facing the desk from a distance, the girl finally noticed him after sending off her latest client.

" Oh hi Tark! Long time no see. How can I help you today? "

" Just looking for something to do for cash. I think it's time for me to fight big foes. "

A hint of surprise appear on the face of the girl,

" That's a great new coming from you! You can check the quest on the board over there, there're a lot of D and E rank quest today. "

" Aight let me see. "

Strolling about, Tark noticed a part of the board is being ignored and come to take a look.

' Hmm... Hunting Goblin, Slime, Ramet, Fae... Fae?! These are national treasure! Which dumb mofo wrote this?! '

Reading a bit more, he noticed something even crazier.

' Taken Alive?!! '

Quickly skimming to the end, he found the name of the organization that posted it

' Ah Segis Mage school, of course it's those crazy guys. '

Decided it wasn't worth his time, he moved on like the others before him. He then spent some time reviewing the remaining jobs on the other part of the board, eventually selecting three suitable for his skills, passing them to the girl, and waiting for her to review them.

" Okay Eline, I have a list of what I wanna do. "

" Alright, read me the mission code and I will sign you in for it. "

" Eh its E23 recon quest, D55 gather quest and D57 hunting quest "

" You sure? E23 is a party quest. "

" Yeah, I'm D rank so it would be fine. "

" Okay, each quest has 3 days to return. That makes a total of 9- "

" Nah just 3 days is enough. "

Looking at Tark, Eline is a little bit hesitant but eventually decides to give it a pass.

" Okay then, the reward for fast completion will be 20% additional points and payment okay? Here's your hint and update on the quests and also the map of the places. Keep them safe, re-issuing will cost you a lotttt of money. "

" How comes a few copper's "a lot"? "

" For you though. "

" What do you-.. ah. " He pauses to look at himself, " Alright. "

" See ya and stay safe. "

" I will. "

From another corner,

" Oh hang on a second, isn't that our cow-slapping guy?! "

Some folks saw Tark and let out a hearty laugh. One of them called him over and asked him how he was doing. After some small talk, they got to the point and asked if he had shield-slapped any creatures recently.

" ... No, not yet on today. " And more laughter happens.

" Hey man, do you like to slap fat things? I have one for you, and I would pay you well if you slap it for me. "

" ... Huh? "

The guy grabs and points to one of his drunk friends and says,

" This lass's ass. "

" You dare call me fat?! "

" Yeah! You're so fat that when you sit, the chair disappears! "

" I will make you disappear! "

" How? By sitting on my face?! "

Some laughter erupted, and the girl lost control. They started fighting, and Tark slowly backed away from the bullshit, heading out of the place.

Almost instantly, the FCPC staff appeared and cast one protective dome around their table so they wouldn't hit the other customers while solving their quarrel. Of course, the staff will charge them for this, but how much? No one knows.

" Hm! The Center is lively today! " - A girl walked into the building and admired the situation. She noticed Tark leaving and reached out to grab his shoulder, halting his steps.

" Hey, you dropped something. "

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" Wa- "

As he looked, the girl grabbed his chin and lifted it.

" Huh - ah! Hello Vera, what's up? "

Vera smiled at him and glanced over his attire.

" First off, what's this? Have you hit your bottom and ended with whatever you can put on? And secondly, what are all these bruises from? "

" Uhh for the first question I... I didn't think much about that. For the second one, I fight. "

" ... yeah? "

" ... hares. "

* Pfft! * There was a lot of laughter, but not only from Vera.

" Wait wait.. for real man? You are tanker class! I expect you to fight Orgo already! "

" Yeah... Look, I know it's not impressive and seems pathetic, but! It was truly hard, I tell you.- "

" Right right, anyway, you forgot our date. "

" Date? ..Ah that fighting contest... Uh... How about this weekend? I'm free this weekend with my new shield. "

" Those wooden board-shields? "

" Nope! A way better one. I will show you when that day comes. "

" Hmm okay then. Do I have to bring my gloves? "

" Yeah sure. Also, what do you go to the guild for today? "

" Well normally I would find bear and crocodile punching tasks. But I have a report to make so I have to postpone it. How about you? "

" Hmm. Recon for the sewer, capture a lightning hare and gather blood flower quests "

* Stare *

" What? "

* Sigh * " Just, find better Quest and catch up to my rank okay? Can't believe I lost to you that day. "

" Aight I will rank up at the weekend too. See you Vera. "

" Bai~ You better not forget the damn date again, It's a month since last time you missed it. "

" I will not! "

As Tark goes out, Vera approach the receptionist table and,

" HI MY LOVELY SIS~ "

" Ah- ah- lower your voice. Im not deaf. Geeze. "

" Hehe, here look. We have more fun to do now. "

" Hmm? Oh? Dungeon spawn? Wait.. isn't this... "

" Yeah, close to that guy's rabbit hole. But he will be alright. "

" How can you be so sure? Tark can't even beat any big creature, not to mention these chimeras and the cursed fog. "

" Nah~ he would be fine. He loves challenging fights and he did won me on a 1vs1 battle. Don't have to siege his home. "

" ... If you say so. By the way, there's some paper- ... " As Eline said that, Vera already ran away.

" Why are you so childish?! "

Eline let out a frustrated sigh, but her intended recipient was nowhere to be found and would likely never receive her message.

Packing up her papers, Eline call for a temporary position replacement and goes to the other section of the grand building.

. . .

[ Financial Crisis Prevention Center's Staff room ]

[ Floor 1 Headmaster ]

* Knock Knock *

" Come in. "

" Hi chief, report from Vera. "

" Oh? Lemme see. "

" Hmm, alright. Lets lock the place down. "

A button on the table was pressed, sending a red signals that moved quickly through the cord from the button, down the table, up the wall, and across into the other room.

* A few moment earlier, in multipurpose-assistance room, in another section of the complex. *

* Pak! *, a set of cards was thrown down on the table fiercely.

" Hah! Counter this geezer! " - a young man voiced as he squat on a chair.

" Too hasty, young man. " - an old man who knows how to sit returned.

* Pak! * " Hah! Parry this- "

Right there and then, a bell in the room rang with deafening volume and frequency.

" Why!!! Why must he called me in middle of my match!! I'm almost win!! "

The young lad groaned as he gets up and pause his lil card game.

" Aight Kels, you continues this for me okay. Don't lose to that Barok old man. I'm only behind by 40 points! I expect your win when I return. "

" But- but I don't know how to play!? ", his friend responded to him, frustration written all over his face and with his hands raised in front of him.

" You will do fine. See ya! " - * Whoosh *

" Lemme teach you how to play. " - Barok calmly comforting Kels as he sits down.

Looking in the direction where his friend ran, Kels shouted after,

" I WILL NOT BE IN RESPONSIBLE IF I LOST! "

The guy who got yelled at already dashed away, still within the range to hear the complaint but he ignored it. A short while later he arrives at the office where Eline is.

* Knock knock * " Sir, you called? "

" Yeah, come in Tuke."

" What's the mission, sir? "

* A stack of paper were handed from one to another *

" Here, give this to Solarie for me. Also, take this map and replace it with the one in the main hall. Also, take this and send a copy to the other floor chiefs. Mark my office as Unavailable until I come back, okay? "

" Roger that. Anything else sir? "

" Nope. Nothing else. You can go now. Eline! Grab your stuff and gather the men. We're going on patrol. "