I was currently meditating in the middle of the court yard. It was the last day of my stage 2 training and it would soon be entering the stage 3 so master told me to meditate for the day so that all my training would sink into my body.

I could feel my body losing and entering a meditative state. It would not be as deep as my first meditation so I was safe when I felt master enter the courtyard.

I opened my eyes and saw that in his hand was 2 stones both are purple with some writing. I recognize them immediately, they are teleportation stones the same kind that master used to bring me here but what use would he have for them now?

"So, how is your meditation going?"

"Alright... My meditation is going well."

"Well that's good but I need you to do something else to pass this stage you're on now. Unless, you're not up for it..."

"No, I am up for it master! Just tell me what you need."

"Okay then, what I need you to do is take these two stones and complete a little task. The first stone will get you to the closest town then find you own transportation to the city of [Vienstlelle] then once you're there, I want you to find a bar called [Extasy].

There you will find a woman called Mama  Tell her Bishop sent you then complete whatever task she tells you to do then use the second stone to return to here is that understood?"

"Yes, master and this will complete my training for this stage!"

"Yes."

"Okay then, I will go get changed."

I went and got changed into my normal gear, sword included just in case I need it. I walked out and saw master standing in the middle. I walked up to him and he handed me one of the stones. 

I walked away and smashed one of the stones, opening up a portal. I fell through and came up in a forest

I knew the forest, it was really close to a small village called [Broxledge]. It was small and it wasn't well known but still had a good trade route which was what I was going to use to get to [Vienstlelle].

My first stop was going to be the adventurer's guild to look for some kind of quest that would take me to my destination.

I got to the gate and the guards gave me a few looks but they let me enter with no problem.

The streets were wide and the building where small and made out of wood a got some looks while walking down the streets but I was never stopped so it was fine.

When I arrived at the adventurer's guild, I was surprised of how big it was: three stories with four windows on each floor and unlike the other buildings this one had metal supports.

I walked in and saw tables and chairs around with a bar at the back. Behind the bar were 3 boards, each was covered in quests. 

I got a few more looks as I entered but nothing more as I made my way over to the boards and looked at them.

I finally found a quest with what I wanted, it was a simple escort mission: a merchant named Mr Kris needed adventures to guard his caravan as he made his journey to [Vienstlelle]. It was perfect…

I ripped it off the board and headed up stairs to hand it in when I heard a gruff mean voice.

"Hey, you with the scowl! What do you think you are doing? Me and my party are going to take that quest so hand it over!"

I didn't even feel like turning around but I should deal with it now so it doesn't become a problem.

I turn around and see a party of four. The man in the front is twice my size and he is entirely covered in muscles with a big sword strapped to his back. 

Next to him was a woman, she wore very tight fitting clothes and a blue light armor. She had a long spear in her hands.

Behind them was a short skinny boy with his face covered and two daggers strapped to his waist.

Next to him was a blond guy with a mohawk carrying a bow and arrow.

"So what if you wanted it? I got it first so don't be a baby and throw a fit now."

"What was that you little shit?"

The big guy draws his sword and points it at me. He may be able to carry that thing but he has no talent or form using that damn thing.

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I guess, I will have to take care of this with just my hands. I was really looking forward to using my sword for the first time but that would just be cruel…

I activate my [Sword Mark], dash forward and land a open palm strike to his chest, sending him flying halfway across the guild. The entire place goes silent and looks at me.

"So anyone else want to mess with me?"

And apparently, some stupid people with the big guys party members and attack me with the spear lady in front followed by the dagger user and the bow guy staying at the back 

I sidestep the spear and land a roundhouse kick to her ribs. She just crumbles and starts vomiting.

I see an arrow aimed for my leg and I jump to avoid it. 

I land against the wall while the dagger user closes in and aims for my neck.

I duck under him and get behind him, grab a hold of his head and slam it into the wall, knocking him unconscious

And now for the bow user, I turn around to deal with him and he has already run off.

I look around and the whole guild is staring at me. I start to hear some groaning... it's coming from the big guy so I walk over to him.

"So I hope you understand now, finders keepers and losers weepers. So just deal with it?"

He reaches for his sword but I stomp on his hand breaking it.

“AAAARRRRGGGGHHHH!!!!!”

He lets out a pain filled scream but I don't care...

"Now listen to me you little shit... If you ever mess with me again, I will kill you. Now take your friends and leave before I change my mind!" 

And with that, I head upstairs and once I get up to the second floor, I deactivate my [Sword Mark].

I take a look around and see a bunch of noble looking men and women all sitting around, talking, some eating and drinking.

This was the place where you hand in your quest to the quest holder and from there it was all up to the adventurer and the quest holder. I walked up to the counter where food and drinks were being served. Behind the counter was a butler.

"Hello sir, what can I do for you?"

"Hi, I just accepted this quest (I show him the quest form) and would like to know where the merchant Kris is."

"Oh, for the escort mission right? He is just over there."

He points over to a young man in his 20's. He has long brown hair to his shoulders big black rimmed glasses and classy clothes but for some reason his clothes were in a mess and he was sitting in the corner, reading a book. 

I walk over hime but he doesn't seem to notice me at all 

"Hello, are you Mr Kris?"

"Yes, I am and who are you?"

"I am Kaito and I am here for the escort quest you posted downstairs."

"Oh okay... Well, it's nice to meet you Kaito."

He stands up and holds out his hand for a handshake and I return it then he gives me a big smile like we have been friends for years 

I look into his eyes to try and tell what kind of person he is. By what I can tell, he is honest and kind... Someone I can get along with.

"So, do you have any questions about the job?"

"Yes, are there any other adventurers beside me on this quest?"

"Yes, there is one more. He is a young adventurer who has a nice personality and is very kind. I hope you two will get along."

"Okay... Now then, where and what time do we have to meet?"

"The meeting will be tomorrow in the front of the gate around 8 o’clock in the morning so be there bright and early. I recommend the [Airloft] inn, it is close to the front gate and the prices are cheap oh and one last thing: call me Tom. Only old officials call me Mr Kris."

"Okay, thanks for the information Mr Kris!" 

And with that I left the adventurer's guild. On the way out, I got a few looks on the first floor but nothing serious.

When I got outside, the sun was still up and it would be for a few more hours... What to do? I guess some exploring couldn't hurt, could it?