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The Immortal Chimera
Volume 1 - Chapter 2 [+ Leia Picture]

Volume 1 - Chapter 2 [+ Leia Picture]

I wake up at around 5am, again it was more of a guess than an exact time as i'm currently unsure of how time works in this world but my internal clock seems to think thats the right time. After getting up I notice Alexis is still asleep and I don't have any paper to tell her i'm going out... I guess I will ask one of the guards to tell her or someone in the family. I start using my clothes abilities and change them from the silk pajamas to what I was wearing yesterday. 'Hmm, why don't I add some accessories?' So I though of adding a red scarf that can cover my lower face if I pull it up and I make a pair of self holding ear muffs for my pointed ears (its cold out this morning). I use my soul weapons ability to create a several small throwing knives (they are made from the same material so they will also be black) and I also added the dual blades to my back like the day before.

Spoiler :

This is probably what I would expect her to look like this morning:

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Just as I am about to leave I remember I didn't ask Roger for the money yesterday! 'Damn, now what? I was going to look around the city for the day, maybe visit a library? But I don't have money, what if a library card costs money here? Meh, I will just have to see if there is an adventurers guild or something.' Just as I open the door I notice the maid from yesterday stood there next to it with a small pouch in her hands. So I closed the door (startling her) and look towards her.

Maid - *ahem* "Hello Mistress, I have been tasked by Master to deliver these items to you when you wake up. *hands items* Although the pouch doesn't look very big, it is designed for holding the currency of this world so it can hold an unlimited amount. But if you try putting other items which isn't currency in then it will act as a regular pouch. Also Master told me to tell you 'I know you have the weird storage thingy but keep this in-case you need it. Just add a drop of blood on it and it will be registered to you and can't be stolen or lost. Have fun in the city!' He also told me you can spend the whole day in the city but must be home for dinner. Have a nice day mistress" *bows*

And then she went back to standing next to Alexis's door 'hmm, quite professional' So I bite my finger using one of my canines and a drop of my blood falls on the pouch... The pouch then disappears and reappears on my trouser belt! Cool.

Universal Bank Pouch (Personal)Type:Money PouchDurability:∞ / ∞Quality:BA money pouch universally made by all the banks on the continent, this is a personal version so money won't appear on bank balance. Bank version will allow you to withdraw from money from the bank through the pouch. Also allows all banks to know your currency if you show it to them.

*Cannot be stolen*

*Will always be on the owners belt unless removed by owner*

*Will reappear on belt if over 10 meters away from owner*

*Current owner - Leia*

Leia - "Thank you" *bows*

The maid started waving her hands around like a mad person because I bowed to her! Hehe, I then proceed to follow Liz's scent till I find her in the courtyard from yesterday. I walk to her...

Leia - 'Morning Liz' *pets*

Liz - *yawn* 'Morning Mistress'

Leia - 'Want to go to the city with me? We might find something interesting! Although we may have a problem with your size, hmm.' *tilts head pondering'

Wow! Liz started emitting white smoke all over her body... Oh transformation, interesting.

Liz - 'Is this better Mistress?'

Liz looks the same as before except now she only reaches my waist... I wonder if I can ride her?

Leia - 'Liz, can I ride you in this form or are you too little now?'

Liz - *blushes* 'Yes, its fine Mistress. I will be happy to carry you!'

Liz crouches and I go to sit on top of her... Its quite comfortable! 'Hehehe, I have to try this!'

Leia - 'Liz! To the gates!' "Charge" *hehe*

Wah! Fast! Liz started running realllllly fast!

Leia - 'Liz s-slow d-down!'

*screech*

Liz - 'Sorry was it too fast Mistress?' *smiles*

Leia - 'It was fine with me, but you can't run that fast in a city! Let alone in the castle grounds! What if the guards attack us because they don't know its us...'

Liz - *tehee* 'woops'

Leia - *Sigh* 'Slower this time okay? I don't mind if we left the city but I actually want to explore today.'

And so we started to head towards the bridge that exits what Alexis called the , I can pretty much guess where the name came from, hehe. On the way out the guards look at me and bow slightly. 'Guess they know I am Alexis's soon to be betrothed.'

Leia - "Keep up the good work" *smiles* *bows*

The guards smile back and salute... Hmm, thats a weird salute.

Leia - 'Stop' *Liz stops* "Excuse me Mr. Guard, could you show me that salute again?"

Mr Guard - "Names Grant Mistress but yeah sure, you just put your legs together, right hand over heart and slightly bow your head" *demonstrates*

Leia - *gets it first time* "Cool, thanks Grant! Seeya later!" *salutes* *hehe*

I then decided to show off a bit, so I run jump and flip and land on Liz! Hehe, Grants impressed! *waves*

After I leave the gate I notice that this area seems to have some nice looking stone houses... Hmm, Nobles District or something? I also see a few maids and butlers out, probably doing something for their Masters. Along the way any noble or maids/butlers that see me seem to bow? Am I well known already? Actually, if they think i'm a noble bowing slightly might just be a respect thing! So, after that anyone that bows slightly to me I would bow back.

After what seems like half an hour I reach another wall and gate. I jump off Liz and walk up to the guards guarding the gate.

Leia - "Excuse me?"

Guard no.1 - *jumps* "Jeez, don't scare me like that little one! Now whats up, lost or something?"

Leia - "No, I was gonna explore the city today but I was wondering if there are any rules that I should know?"

Guard no.1 - "Yes there is some rules that may be good to know. *ahem*"

Okay, so what I gather from the guard is the follow...

1. To get through districts you have to show ID. (The districts are - , , and .

2. A basic form of identification would be a status plate or to show them the basic version of your status window (command would be

3. If you cause any trouble without justification you will get in trouble with the guards.

Another sort of rule/advise the guard gave me was to stay away from the slums. Apparently there are a lot of bad people there.

Leia - "How does just showing you my basic status window get me through? Don't I need some identification that I have permission to go through districts?"

Guard - "If you don't have some we can get it sorted for you now? Its just a basic form that shows that you left one district and are returning again *gives form and mana pen* thats a mana pen by the way, it uses a built in monster core turned into a mana crystal to write, it is currently full so you won't have to supply your own mana. Oh, the form costs 1 gold for this district as we give you a status plate that you show the guards instead of paperwork." *smiles*

Hmm, interesting gadget. I hand over the gold coin. The form is basically just my name, where I am currently staying, reason I leave, etc. I fill it out and and hand it back. Yep, figured he would be shocked i'm staying at the castle.

Guard - "S-sorry about that Mistress, I hope I wasn't too rude in talking to you!"

Leia - "Hmm. Nope, you were very helpful? Is something up, you don't look too well?"

Guard - "I'm fine, here your plate. Just give it some blood and it will disappear into you, when you want to show it to someone just will for it to appear."

You might be reading a stolen copy. Visit Royal Road for the authentic version.

I put a drop of blood on it and it disappears into my hand... Whats up with all this blood binding stuff today? I then will it back and it reappears in my hand.

Status PlateNAMELeiaAge16Level1AccommodationReason for leavingExploring and shopping

Cool, thats fun. I then remount Liz and leave to the .

...

Once inside the I notice stalls and shops opening, I also notice a lot of stares. I feel kinda awkward so I dismount Liz and have her walk next to me instead. Going through the district takes quite a while and once in what appears to be a centre area I find a map on the wall:

Spoiler :

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After looking on the map for a bit I find something called . I am quite intrigued from this so I head left from the map (map is in front of a fountain so when walking down the road from it will be in front of you).

...

After a while I find what appears to be a three story building made out of stone with a sign that says 'Guess this is the right place'. I walk inside (with Liz in tow) and what I see is a desk with a big sister type person at what appears to be the main desk, next to her is a set of stairs going up and to the left of those is a big restaurant/bar. When I entered I noticed a few ruff sort of people looking my way 'probably trying to size me up'. I head straight for the woman...

Leia- "Hey, my names Leia. Could you give me a run down of how this place works and sign me up?" *smiles*

Guild Lady - "Hello, names Denise. Sure, its a pretty basic system but I will go through it for you. To start off you need to know there are quite a few ranks, starts with F and goes up so SSS (F,E,D,C,B,A,AA,S,SS,SSS), there is also the X rank but nobody has gotten that before because you have to kill an X rank beast to get it. Unless you have special circumstances you always start at F rank. To sign all you need to do is pay the 1 silver fee and you will get a Status Plate with your basic information on. The plate is only 1 silver because unlike the more expensive ones, these aren't bound to you like normal and everyone can use it. But it only shows your information when you hold it meaning if the plate is stolen you would have to buy a new one. Or for 1 gold you can get one that is blood bound or if you already have a status plate we can alter it to show you are a member of the Guild. There are also some rules but I will explain those after signing up."

Leia - "Okay, I already have a status plate so can you update mine *produces status plate* Also an explanation of rules, rank upgrades and the like will be quite useful as well thanks!" *hands status plate*

'Again with the shocked reaction? Hasn't she worked here long enough to know that it isn't always your regular person signing up'. *ahem*

Denise - "S-sorry for the delay, here is your status plate Miss Leia. *hands plate*

Status PlateNAMELeiaAge16Level1Guilds and RanksAdventurerFJobs--/10/2AccommodationReason for leavingExploring and shopping

As for how it works, lets start with ranks. Like I said everybody starts at F rank and can go as high as X. To go up a rank you either have to do 50 of a rank below, 10 of the same rank or 2 of the above rank. For example is you were rank E you would have to do 50 F rank, 10 E rank or 2 D rank jobs to rank up to D rank. This changes slightly at rank C to B where you have to do an extra mission that we set as a sort of test to rank up, along with the normal amount of jobs you would do to rank up. This would normally be killing a certain monster and to deliver the core to us. Along with the rank up you would get extra prizes, jobs depending on how well you did and other things of the sort. You can take any job that is max 1 above and below your rank. Again for example an E rank could do F, E and D rank jobs. These are the main rules:

1. No causing disturbances in or for the . This is applicable to all of the in any towns or citys.

2. Don't cause trouble for others missions unless you have a valid reason. A reason could be that your mission overlaps where their mission takes place and you scare their prey off while you kill yours.

3. Don't do any crimes or anything that would categorize as *bad*. This could be from stealing to killing. If you are found out your status plate will remove your rank and will have the word written there. If you can prove yourself innocent or have a reason why you did said crime then it will change back.

Those are the basics. You are now an official and have all the extras that come with it. An example of an extra would be 10% discount at inns and shops affiliated with the ."

Leia - "Do I have to sign up my companion with the Guild or does it not matter?" *points to Liz*

Denise - "Wow, didn't even notice it, quite the beautiful thing too. And yes, you do. To do that just hand back your card and i'll add the companion slot and get her race and name setup. To do that I will need a drop of her blood on the card. Do you need a knife?" *hands her the card*

Leia - *sharpens nails on right hand* "No its fine, Elizabeth paw."

Liz - 'Yes Mistress' *brings paw above the card*

Leia then cuts Liz's paw and gets a drop of blood on the card before it heals. After that this is how it looks:

Status PlateNAMELeiaAge16Level1CompanionsNameElizabethRaceArctic WolfGuilds and RanksAdventurerFJobs--/10/2AccommodationReason for leavingExploring and shopping

Leia - "Thank you for your help, I am going to go check out what missions there are." *bows*

Denise - "Try not to get too banged up out there! Oh, and you can access any other floors until you are rank C!" *smiles*

I then head over to the board on the wall to the right of me and find the perfect one!

JobGoblin ExterminationRankEPay50 copper per earDescriptionPlease extermination as many goblins as you can, will be paid per ear collected off dead body.

After returning to Denise and accepting the job, I also ask how the money system works. This is how it is:

100 copper = 1 silver, 100 silver = 1 gold, 100 gold = 1 Mithril

After everything is set and done I leave the heading towards the map to then go South towards the forest to start hunting Goblins!

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