We needed several hours to gather all available monster materials from the dragon. Do not know why we even bothered. Neither one of us said anything. We worked simply as a habit. We cut off dragons fangs, claws, most of his scales and some of the internal organs - heart and liver. I also cut out his remaining eye, and put in my pocket.

On our way back to the capitol, we barely talked to each other.

- I should report to our hirer, about the quests completion, - I said when we entered the town. Luara nodded and I passed her may magic bag: - Please exchange dragon's materials in the guild.

Luara nodded and silently took my magic bag.

We should have been happy, that we killed the dragon and returned after completing the quest, but the cost was too great.

I went to sage Norris and when he opened the door showed him the remaining dragon's eye. He took it in his hand and happily grinned.

- I started to lose hope that my daughter will ever be avenged. Thank you. I will be forever in your depth.

- Just do what you promised. And we will be even.

- Of course please come in and take a seat.

I did as he told and he put a head sized crystal with red glow in it before me.

- Please put your hand on it and think of the skill that you desire.

I put both my hands on the crystal and thought about Myne. I shook my head, and tried to concentrate on the Double skill slot skill. Light from the crystal flowed inside me and I felt something entering my body. Crystal shattered and broke into pieces.

- It's done, - satisfied sage nodded: - Next time you use leveling crystal you will see a new skill. Oh, and can I keep the eye.

- Do as you wish, - my voice was motionless, and I did not feel any happiness from acquiring the skill, that I dreamed about so much.

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- Thank you. Is something wrong? I thought you will be happier to receive the skill?

- One of my party members died, during the quest.

- I am sorry. I never wanted anyone else to die.

- It is not your fault. No one is at fault. Probably only me.

I nodded to him and left sage's house. When I reached the Adventurers guild, I had to wait a while before I was ready to go inside.

Luara and Trevor were waiting for me, sitting at one of the tables.

- I am sorry. It's all my fault. If I wouldn't have taken this quest, Myne would still be alive.

- It is not your fault, - shook her head Luara: - You saved our lives more than once. We all agreed to take this quest and we knew the risks. Remember our first job together. We got lucky, surviving that long without any losses.

- She is right, - nodded Trevor: - If it is anyone's fault then it is mine. I was unconscious and could not even do anything as usual. We risk our lives every time we enter the dungeon or go on a quest. How many times we run into floor guardians, that could easily kill every member of an adventurers party. You were always the one, who risk the most and took them down. We owe you a lot. But there is something that I need to talk to both of you.

We looked at him, but before Trevor could continue, a guild receptionist approached our table and put the pile of coins on the table. Among them were even two orichalcum coins.

- I am sorry about your party member, - she said and Luara nodded.

- Thank you.

After she left, Trevor silently continued.

- I received a message from the king. He will agree to order his mage to restore master Evan's hand, but in exchange I will have to serve him as a knight for three years, to balance my request. He will also pay for my lessons in Knight academy were I will first spend two years learning Knight skill, after that I will have to serve him as royal knight for six years, three to pay for healing and three more to repay for my lessons in Knight academy. I was not sure what to do in the beginning, but I decided to complete my studies in Adventurer academy, and learn Night vision and Martial arts skills and then go to Knight academy. I am sorry.

- I understand, - sighed Luara: - I will return to Grimsburg. I don't really like the way capitol smells and prefer fresher air in there.

- I wanted to complete my studies in Magic academy. So I guess that's it then for our party. Thank you for agreeing to work with me. I already received the reward, so as we agreed you keep the money for dragon's materials. And sorry for what happened to Myne because of me.

I stood up and almost run out of the guild. Trevor and Luara said something behind me, but I did not hear them, I did not want to hear anything.