Roth begins to inspect himself, examining every part thoroughly. Feeling the coarse of the leather chest piece, the sturdy yet silk smoothness of the cape. With each examination he can feel the texture and to his stunned mind, it feels comfortable. Cackling while running in place he is overwhelmed with joy; to be inside a game and actually feel everything.

"This is so freaking cool! I can move, I can smell!"

Kneeling eye level with the grass, he inhales vigorously.

"Ahhhhh, it even smells so good, it smells so clean!"

Jumping to his feet he begins to survey the area. All he can see is open upon the openings of fields and hills. "Hmm, I wonder why I spawned here. Maybe because it's not a traditional RPG and I have to figure it out? Oh well, my gut says to go this way!" As he shouted and knife handed into the direction of his march.

For several minutes he began to observe more and more of the surroundings. It was colorful and green. Even the sky was clear and as blue as a rare gem. Smiling and absorbing the beauty of his area he comes to a halt. Being overwhelmed with all this he remembered why- his father.

"This feels wrong, I should be happy. Should I be, it just feels like I'm ignoring my dad now."

He slaps both sides of his face simultaneously.

"Stop it! Ughh he wouldn't want you to be sad. Not after creating all this for you, especially for you!"

Raising both hands he screams into the fresh air.

" YOU HEAR THAT OLD MAN! I'LL HONOR YOU BY BEATING THIS GAME!"

Continuing down his path he finally reaches a dirt path with rows of trees on either side. Looking left and right he decides to head left. Wondering how long the next town might be he decides to figure out how to access his skill menu. Waving his arms, opening his hands, nothing seems to be working. Agitated he begins flailing his arms. To no surprise that didn't work either.

Then he begins to hear something faint behind him. Turning to investigate he sees an old man wearing baggy clothes driving a merchant wagon. Roth is ecstatic as he runs to the old merchant.

"Why hello young man. Traveling by yourself on foot?" His melancholy voice was raspy but also very sweet.

" Hello sir... I gotten lost and need a ride to the next town. Do you think you have any room?" Pleaded Roth with anxiety in his tone. How will this NPC react, will he let him? Or giving a quest out of nowhere. All Roth has is a satchel and pouches not even a weapon. The old man looked puzzled, staring down at Roth. Now Roth was getting worried but still putting up a smile.

"Lost, AHAHA, that's something. Hehehe hop in sport."

The wave of relief washed over Roth and began thanking the old man for his generosity. He climbed up and sat next to the man and began to trot off.

" So where are we heading sir?" politely asked Roth.

" Well, it's a farming and mining town. Biggest one I have seen for the kingdom. It's Really peaceful if you're looking to stay for a bit."

Roth softly chuckles, " I might do that, I'm Roth and you sir?"

"Leomadria, but you can call me Leo for short." Saying that with a melting smile on his face.

After a lengthy ride and stories passed by Leo and how Roth craves the destiny of an adventurer, they finally made it to the city gates. There was a long line of people waiting near the entrance. Some look like freelance merchants, visitors, and armed individuals, he's almost certain those are adventurers as well. Then suddenly Leo is passing the long line straight to the gate entrance. Roth looking back and forth he wonders if he hadn't met Leo he would've been in that long line for quite a bit.

"Hey Leo good to see you, picked a new buddy up?" One of the guards playfully scoffed. He looked like he was wearing leather armor with metal shin guards and arm braces. For some reason, to Roth he kind of almost looks like a mercenary.

"Why hello there, yeah he's new and got lost, didn't want him to get hurt out in those woods."

The gate guard shook his head, " One of these days old man you're going to pick up the wrong person."

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With the biggest smile Leo dusted his remark off, "I haven't died yet so I'm just lucky."

After some friendly teasing and chatting they were finally through the gate. Roth was on the edge of his seat; the town was massive. People were out and about on their days. To his left he can see a castle wall surrounding the castle inside the town. The aroma of spices and cooked meats filled the air. He never smelled such good food like this before. The cart stopped on the edge of the curb; it was Leo's shop.

"Well young man, this is it. If you ever need medical supplies, rations, equipment my shop is always open." He reached his hand out to Roth.

" You were a big help thank you mister." They both shook and gave each other warm smiles.

As he was heading to the center of the town, the streets were filled with people. Vendors asking to come to their stand. Each one saying they have the best prices in the southern region. Roth desperately wanted to look at the stands and what trinkets they were selling, but remembered he had no money for shopping. He asked for directions if there was any sort of guild for jobs and quests, and soon was pointed to a large building with concrete steps and Corinthian columns to its entrance.

He was frozen, starstruck on how amazingly detailed the building was constructed. The moment of truth as he took his first steps in, he was immediately greeted by a woman in a scholar uniform. She had thin oval glasses, a high ponytail, and was very slim. "Welcome good sir, is this your first time in Galobethrogga?"

"Um yeah, I Just arrived, this town is called Galobethrogga?" he questioned quizzically.

"That's right! you're in one of the biggest towns in the kingdom of Chylath. Our town is home to our strong agriculture and industrial workforce. This building was built with the materials brought from one of our quarry's."

She seems very upbeat. Roth was expecting a more librarian vibe from her not so much as an airhead. Seeing her be passionate about explaining the town feels so weird to Roth. Usually in his games in RPG's they have set dialogue, but he hasn't even asked what he's there for.

"Oh, I'm so sorry I get swept away about our history whenever someone new is in town, how can I help you?" Giving Roth a gentle smile.

He's flustered, he knows this is a game and yet he finds himself nervous. Swallowing his sudden anxiousness, he begins to elaborate why he has arrived.

"I'm an aspiring adventurer. I left my home for the freedom you can achieve only as an adventurer. I was wondering what you guys as a guild have for me just starting out. On the way here my horse was frightened by something and took off with my belongings; you can see the predicament I'm in hahaha."

She immediately became concerned for his wellbeing. Rushing toward his side she comforted him holding his hands not caring about the rough leather gloves he wore. Roth was frightened for a moment. She was fast coming to him, nonetheless holding his hands. Roth was always the shy type when it comes to women but in games in his RPG's it was nothing. Smooth talking and charisma for a quest with these types of NPC's was always easy, now he's back to being the shy flustered person he once was. In his mind he remembers it's only a game, they're all scripted to whatever they are given from the player, so he put his game face on and buried that flustered and anxious feeling the second time.

"My goodness, young man, are you alright?" She's holding his hands with force but- young man? The woman looks just the same age he was. He understood Leo calling him that but was confused why she called him that. Then something clicked and had to leave her side for just a moment.

" Oh, I'm fine really. He just had my sword and money on him ahah." he backs away from her grasp chuckling.

"I'll be right back. Do you happen to know if there's a mirror I can use? My armor is kind of chafing my shoulders and I want to adjust it really quickly."

She is startled a bit but happily tells him.

"Of course, as long as you're okay I'm relieved sweetie. Just head to the right and down the corridor is an arch mirror above a desk." Again, giving Roth an adorable smile.

He slightly bows thanking her as he quickly scuttles to the arch mirror. As he looks himself through the arch, he's blown back in disbelief. Roth is younger no more than how he looked when he was eighteen. Grabbing his face and moving around he in fact had gotten younger. No more of those bags under his eyes from constantly working to death of paperwork. The exhausted body from not having any sort of caffeine. Now he understands why he's been feeling so good, way more than usual. Full of stamina and energy and the fact a woman of his age in the real world would call him a young man.

"Huh, this world keeps getting more and more surprises."

As he quickly returns to the desk the lady is happy to see him again.

"That was fast young man." Covering her mouth as she giggles.

"Sorry about that, it was just my armor being uncomfortable miss...?"

"Saudia or Miss Lulin if you're the formal type." Again, saying it super cheery and dopey response.

"Oh, by the way young man about your current situation something perfect came up. Since you have no weapon or money a party is actually looking for a fourth member. If you complete their current quest with them, you can get part of the reward as well, interested?"

Roth smiled and immediately responded, " For real! Yes, absolutely where can I find them!"

She softly smiles pointing behind Roth. As he looks back, he sees a man in full heavy armor. It was a dark silver color and had an emblem of a serpent eating its tail in the center of the chest. Caring a great sword on his back. The other two were women and were wearing traveling gear closely related to jeans and leather jackets, most likely cow hides. One was carrying a staff and the other a bow across her back and they both had the same blonde hair color, while the great sword man had brunette hair.

"Hey there kiddo, names Derian." he reaches out to shake Roth's hand.

Roth gave a determined, confident smile, "Roth, Roth Malvikun."