Chapter 5
Adventurer Building
It’s been 6 years now and my appearance started to change. My hair is still silver colored and my eyes are still blue, my height is now 171cm(5.6) with a little bit of muscles on both of my arms, I wouldn’t say that I’m skinny but about the right build, I still have the same personality as what I had back then ^I think!^. Julio also changed a little bit. His hair is still black and his eyes are brown, his height is a little shorter than me which is 168cm(5.5) he's also skinny but not like skinny that he doesn’t eat anything but skinny that’s about right. His personality also changed from being a coward to a more confident child. We started getting along this past 2 years. We think of each other as brothers, and we have been sharing rooms for the past 1 year and 4 months. At first Julio wasn’t comfortable being in the same room as me, because he thought that a beggar shouldn’t be allowed this life and he stayed sleeping on the couch, but gradually he started opening up and getting more comfortable with me and my mom. Now that it’s been 2 years and we start a new chapter in our life…..
*BOONKK!!*
*BOONK!*
“AHHHH!!”
“AHHHHHH!!”
“Wake up, it's already time to go!!” -Sarah
“Ughhh!!”
“It’s not even time yet. Let us sleep!!”
Both of us have a sleepy voice and are covered in our blankets.
“If you don’t go now I’m telling Aunt Faith that you guys don’t like her cooking!!”
*SWISHH SWISH!*
“We’re already up anyway! Let us just go downstairs Julio. Better not provoke the monster”
“You’re right! Better not provoke the beast!”
“WHAT!! WHO YOU CALLING BEAST!! COMEBACK HERE!!”
*ZOOM!*
Sarah started chasing us with a wooden pole in her hands. We started running downstairs afraid that we’re going to get hit by her again.
That was Sarah. Sarah is our neighbor who moved in around our area, she has short brown wavy hair and Green eyes. She's about my height(166cm or 5.5), there’s also a birthmark on her left palm that looks like a crescent moon. Her parents are my mothers old teammates, from when my mother was still in her adventuring days. She has a nasty temper, and she’s like our older sister, even though she’s the same age as me.
As we headed downstairs to eat, my mother with her blond hair and blue eyes. With a gentle voice she said…
“Hey sweetie, come sit down and eat!”
“Alright. Hey Mom!! Got any plans today?”
“Just heading out for work. It’s been really busy out there lately! Why don’t you guys head down there when you guys have a chance”
“Yeah sure mom! I don’t know when we can visit you at work since Arthur said that our training today will be more difficult than what we are used to!”
“I don’t think that it won’t take long for you guys to visit me though, so don’t worry! How about you Sarah chan? Any improvements lately in your practices”
“I’ve been improving everyday because of Arthur and you, Mrs. beautiful!”
“OHHHH!! MY SARAH CHAN WHY ARE YOU SOO CUTE!! MAKING ME BLUSH HERE AND THERE!!”
As my mom hugged her tightly and spun around.
“Cute?? Where?”
“Yeah all we see is a monster!”
“MONSTER!!??”
*SMACK!! SMACK!!!*
“OWW! See mom she’s not even human at this point”
“Aunt Faith, I think we should exterminate the monster before it eats us alive!!”
Sarah, who is furious, is held then by my mother and hugged again.
“Who are you guys calling monster? All I can see is my little adorable Sarah chan!”
“Ughh! Let's go out now Julio! Before we get hit by that monster again!”
“Good idea!! I’m gonna practice my chain strike again!”
“Ohh you're gonna train? I was thinking of just going under the tree and sleeping again! Hehehe!”
“Not today. I messed up on my 5th blow yesterday and I’m kind of frustrated because of that, So I’m gonna practice that again!”
“Alright! I’m gonna practice swinging my sword then. But after we go home tonight we’re gonna go and lay around alright??”
“Sure! As long as you promise not to fall asleep again, it’s hard carrying you back to your bed alone.”
“Alright! Hehehe!”
We were heading out when we heard a voice..
“HEYYY!! Wait for me!! I'm gonna practice too!”
“Ughh! It’s a monster!! Let's run!”
“Ahh don’t chase us please!!!”
Then we started running towards the field. Sarah was chasing us with a furious look on her face, and then our face smiling while she chased us. Their looks and their purity. I wish that it would stay like this for a while.
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Sarah has been training with us for over 10 months now and even though she started late she can still go with us in terms of what we are doing since she was trained by her parents. I started to stop going on Arthur nim’s training and started focusing on my mothers swordsmanship training. Starting today though he’s gonna help with our training.
“Alright kiddos! Why don’t we go with practical training and test what you guys are capable of?”
“What do you mean by that teacher?”
I ask him.
“Well why don’t we go North and go towards the Grandure mountain. We’ll go and hunt some dark wolves.”
“Whoa!!”
“Alright!!!”
“Won’t it be dangerous? Since dark wolves, even though they are considered F-rank monsters they move as packs and that they are considered D-rank monsters all together?” asked by Julio
“You studied well Julio. I see learning from gramps is working out, but you guys don't have to worry! You guys are already considered irregular since you guys are already powerful at such a young age and I’m gonna be there with you guys so you guys are gonna be fine.”
“Hahaha! Of Course I’m powerful!!”-Sarah
“Yeah you’re right! You're a monster! Hahahaha”
“Hahaha”
“Thank you!! Wait What??””
*Smack!*
Then Sarah started smacking me in the head again.
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Before we went to the mountains we packed our bags, and headed south where the city is.
“Why do we have to go here? The mountain is on the other side?!” Asked by Sarah.
“Before going over there, we need to sign you guys up for the adventurer cards. It's not illegal to do your own hunting but won't it be better if you guys earn some money and get contributions as well?”
“Whoa!!”
The three of us are amazed by it.
“Well if that’s about money why would we decline that? HAHAHAHA!!”
“Whoa look at her Alex!! She’s a Greedy monster.” *whisper*
“You’re right Julio, she not only hits people, but is also greedy for money!” *whisper*
“What are you guys talking about here?”
Both of us jumps up scared
“Whoa!! Can’t you see we’re talking here, can you give us some space?? Shoo shoo!”
Sarah got mad and was about to hit us when.
“Look kids, you can see the town from up here!”
“Whoa!!”
Both me and Julio are amazed by it
“What? Is it your first time going to a town before?”
We ignored her and continued walking straight to the town. Well it is true that this is my and Julio’s first time in a city. But we went to the village where I saw Julio back then. It was nothing like the city we are looking at right now.
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When we are getting closer to the gate, I see stone walls stretching about 10 kilometers from each side. There are guards patrolling the top of the walls with swords and bows, there’s also about 10 cannons at the top. The gate is a big metal door with 2 handles on the front and a rotor at the back (The rotor is what closes and opens the gate). After walking about 5 minutes towards the city we are now crossing over to the bridge, below us is a river, then after the river is the big metal gate. We were then stopped by the soldier guarding the gate.
“Hey Arthur!”
“Gildan!!! How are you? Just going to the Adventurer guild and sign up this kids”
“Stuck on babysitting are we?”
“Not as bad as you think!”
“Alright go on ahead! Take care kids.”
“Thank you! You too!” we all said.
When we entered, we were greeted by the market and dozens of people going towards the stalls. There were so many people going around that just a little bit of distraction I know that I’m gonna be lost. The setting of the place is like a medieval English town. After walking for 10 minutes we got in front of the adventurer’s building, and it was big! It has 4 pillars of marble in front, and a big 2 door opening in front, the design of the outside is like one of those monuments you see in the old archives. The Adventurer guild is also in the middle of the big crosswalk, and you can see adventurers with wagons going in and out of the building. After we went inside we saw a 4 floor building and every floor is separated by a mechanic door and it looks like you have to scan something to get inside, and on the first floor is where the reception is and there is where we could sign up, and by the side is a restaurant for adventurers and at the side of the door is a big wall full of quests.
^whoa!! This is like one of those things I read in manhwa or manga!! AWESOME!!^
“Hi Tami! I would like to sponsor these guys for the evaluation test.”
Tami the receptionist was surprised that she looked at us and
“Arthur! Are you sure you want these kids to be adventurers? They barely look decent.”
“Don't worry they might look like this but they are stronger than what they look.”
“Alright since it’s you, I guess I can trust you!”
Then she put a tablet in front of us and asked us to put our hands on top of it.
“This tablet can determine your rank and also what your power level is.”
“ALRIGHT!! Let me go first!!”
Sarah was excited that she’s the first one to put her hands on the tablet. After putting her hands on the tablet a clear screen appeared in front of her and glowed.
*Ding!*
Sarah Davis ( Vortex Spearwoman)
7
701(D)
As I look at it, it looks the same as my status bar, but it only shows them their name, job and power lvl. It’s not as amazing as mine but it’s pretty cool since I think I'm the only one that has this ability.
“Whoa!! A Vortex spearman has arrived! What!! An D-rank at such a young age?? Are we witnessing the birth of another A rank adventurer?”
As the people who are watching us are surprised that a kid like her is already strong at a young age. Tami started talking.
“Amazing D-rank at only 7 years old you can do all E rank missions and below.”
“What? I’m a D-rank, why can’t I do D rank quests?”
“Although you are a D-rank you are also an underage person, our policy requires all people who are below 16 to do 1 rank lower than what they can do. But that only requires when you do it solo. When in a party of 4 or more, we determine what you guys' party evaluation is through our system and can do more quests.”
“Ohh! Ok thank you!!”
“What the? Stop acting all polite, it doesn't suit you Medusa!” I teased
“WHAT?? MEDUSA?? DO YOU WANNA DIE??”
*SMACK!!*
“OWW!! I was just Joking!”
Then when she turned around.
“Medusa” *whisper*
“WHAT!!!??”
*SMACK!*
After that she started smacking me again. While medusa I mean Sarah was smacking me the receptionist started talking again.
“Alright kid, it's your turn. Just put your hand on top of it”
“Alright”
As Julio put his hands on the tablet it glowed
*Ding!*
Julio Santana (Shadow Assassin)
8
703(D)
“Whoa!!! Another rare one!”
“Now a Shadow Assassin!! Not just a normal assassin! And he's also a D-rank! Where did these kids come from??”
Everyone was in uproar when they saw another kid who is also a D-rank with a rare job at such a young age.
“Is this last kid gonna be a D-rank too?”
When it was my turn I simply put my hands at the top of the tablet and it glowed.
*Ding!*
Alexander Sator (Commander)
7
647(E)
“Whoa I thought we’re gonna see another D-rank! But his power is still good even though his still 7”
“He also has some interesting Job”
“Yeah you don’t see a commander everyday. Most of them are usually recruited by some major clans or by the kingdoms.”
“Well yeah most of them are really good with commanding in a big fight, and some of them also has some big roles in the front line”
After the big uproar inside the building, and everything calmed down, the receptionist explained to us what the rules are and how we can get compensated. She also said that most quests are posted by the board and there’s also a special request that the guildmaster or companies ask you. When killing monsters, quests are paid separately from the things we collect from monsters. They can be sold to the adventurer guild or some merchants. She also said that the first floor of the building is usually just quest rank F to C and the second floor of the building is for higher rankers and quests range from B to S. Then there’s the third floor where most workers of the adventurer guild go. And lastly the fourth floor of the building is where the grandmaster of the guild is located. She also said that a party can have a maximum of 12 and that we can also establish our own clan. Basically a clan is where people can gather together and create a group with a minimum of 30 people, and to establish a clan you have to be recognized by either the guild or the kingdom. But not just anyone can create a clan that is recognized by the Adventurer Guild and kingdoms. Firstly you have to have contributions either from the guild or from the kingdom, also you need to have at least three B-rank or 1 A rank people in your party, lastly you need the recommendation of a King, Duke, or a grandmaster of any country Why it’s such a hassle to create a clan is because when you establish a clan, you’re clan is recognize by kingdoms and adventurer guilds to be a self-independent group, where your clan can have exclusive quests or have them absorb by kingdoms to be a military power. Clan also have more freedom on what they could do. Most kingdoms grant clans their own territory or pour them a lot of money just to stay within the kingdom. Adventurers can also go from city to city as long as they have an adventurer's ID. But with a clan sigil you can go to any country you want as long as your clan is recognized within that country.
Following the explanation that the receptionist does, she asks us…
“So did you guys decide to form a party?”
“Yes we would like to form a party, and that we would do a Dark wolves subjugation quest for now.”
I answered.
“Alright I’m going to evaluate your guys' party rank right now.”
*Ding Ding Ding!*
A slab of stone started ringing.
“Alright all done. Since you guys are still considered a D-rank party I’m afraid that you guys still can't take on the dark wolves subjugation.”
“It’s alright Tami. I’m gonna go with them for this quest.”
“Alright since you're accompanied by an A-rank adventurer you guys qualify to go for the dark wolves subjugation. Here's the quest and then here’s your guys Id cards. If you guys need your ranks to be switched to a new one, you need 1 silver coin to be evaluated again, and if you guys lose your ID card, replacement cards go for 90 bronze coins. Since this is only your guys first time and that you’re sponsored by a ranker your registration fee is gonna be free.”
“Thanks Tami, take care now.”
“Thank you!” x3
The three of us bowed and left.
We left the guild building, and went straight to some of the shops nearby.
“Since we’re here, why don’t we go to some shops and get you guys some new equipment. I can't have you guys go there with only wooden swords and an almost broken spear right??”
“Awesome!! Thank you teacher!” x3
We are a shop named “Hephaestus smithy”. Upon arriving at the shop we were surprised by the appearance of the shop. The shop looks like it is about to fall down and the door to the shop is slanted because the hinge of the door is all rusted out.
I asked Arthur. “Are you sure we are in the right place?”
“Of Course! Since you guys are just starting to become adventurers you guys don’t need expensive equipment! Do you guys think that I’m gonna spoil you and give you guys equipment that is so expensive? You guys have to do your own work and earn your own money. Then you guys can buy whatever you guys want.”
We were a little bit sad but what he said was true. The world is not that forgiving to those who can’t adapt. For me to become stronger and more reliable I have to make this my stepping stone to become stronger
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“Alright that’s fine” We three answered.
We started going inside the store and we were shocked once again. Then a little man started talking.
“WHAT DO YOU GUYS WANT??!!”
“HUH??!!!”x3
TO BE CONTINUED…
Chapter 6
Hephaestus Smithy
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Sarah Davis (Vortex Spearwoman)
Human 7
Health: 1428/1428
Mana: 882/882
Power: 701(D)
Status:
Stats:
Str: 68 Agi: 35
Magic: 42 Int: 36
Skills:
Spearmanship(D)
Dash(D)
Air Thrust(E)
Vortex Stab(E)
Gust(E)
Not yet Learned:
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Alexander Sator (Commander)
Human 7
Health: 966/966
Mana: 1218/1218
Power:647(E)
Status: Happy
Stats:
Str: 46 Agi: 20
Magic: 58 Int: 70
Skills:
Eye of truth (B)
Command(E)
Swordsmanship (D)
Mana Manipulation (D)
Fireball (E)
Gust (E)
Earth Shock (F)
Minor Heal (F)
Not yet learned:
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More..
Julio Santana (Shadow Assassin)
Human 8
Health: 882/882
Mana: 588/588
Power:703(D)
Status: Happy
Stats
Str:42 Agi:71
Magic:28 Int:30
Skills:
Dagger(D)
Camouflage (D)
BackStab(E)
Dash(E)
Chain strike(E)
Poison dagger(F)
Trap detection(F)
Trap disarm(F)
Not yet learned:
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