Maron woke up with a hint of great pleasure all over his face in his room at ‘The Odd Chair’, he went straight home after finishing his business at Dianne’s house, because he knew that it would be awkward for the both of them when they wake up beside each other. Maron wore a shirt and strode pass to the stairs, glancing at the open room of Wuglat on his way, he didn’t find him, so he walked downstairs with a satisfied face. He saw Wuglat sitting alone at a table, eating some scrambled eggs, he took the seat opposite of Wuglat and greeted “Good morning Wuglat.”
“Good morning Maron.” greeted Wuglat back with a creased facial expression.
“Looks like your date went well” said Wuglat now comprehending why Maron is happy.
“Yeah, it did” Maron said. “Aunt Snak, can I have some breakfasts please” shouted Maron at the owner of the Inn, Aunt Snak already prepared breakfast for Maron because that was one of the perquisite of staying in the inn, “Here you go” Aunt snack said putting a plate on the table in front of Maron.
The cost of living in ‘The Odd Chair’ is 5 copper a day, Maron already paid for one-week before he started staying here, and also because of Maron’s shopping spree yesterday, overall the money he had left is 5 silver, he spent 50 silver in a day, before he didn’t mind spending it because he still didn’t grasp the amount of that money, but after talking to Dianne he now understands how dumb his decision was spent that kind of money. 10 copper = 1 silver, 100 silver = 1 gold. He was lamenting his decisions, cause he could’ve last months with the money he had, but still with what happened last night the 50 silver was worth it to brighten his feelings.
“Wuglat, let’s party” invited Maron, in which Wuglat agreed quickly “Sure, I was going to ask you the same thing after breakfast”. The both of them had a conversation while having breakfast.
“Let’s hunt some goblins” said Maron.
“I think you’re too strong for that” rejected Wuglat.
“I just want some experience you know, besides Dianne told me that if you want to be an adventurer you have to start with the goblins” Maron explained
“All right, we’ll hunt some goblins then” said Wuglat accepting the suggestion of Maron.
“Let’s go to the Lowlaws first, I want to register there” said Maron.
“Are you sure? Lowlaws is a beginner guild, with your level you could join a stronger guild, by joining a stronger guild you’ll get a lot more privilege, you even get to join expeditions, and they give you free stuff there.” Wuglat explained to Maron.
“Yeah, I know” said Maron.
“Then why?” asked Wuglat contradicting the decision of Maron.
“Because my friends are in Lowlaws” answered Maron.
“Just because you’ll be in a different guild doesn’t mean that we won’t see each other” explained Wuglat convincing Maron to think again.
“Yeah, I know, but instead of joining a stronger guild, why not just make the guild stronger, with you and me there we’d be doing expeditions in no time.” explained Maron to Wuglat, who is still reluctant to agree to his decision, in the end Wuglat could only accept and said “Okay.”
After finishing their meal, the two of them stood up, waved Aunt Snak goodbye and headed outside. As they were walking to Lowlaws they passed by Nasir’s Shop ‘Sew Nice’, Wuglat told Maron that he was gonna pick up his armor, Wuglat already ordered an armor some time ago, but he didn’t have the money to pay it, still Nasir was willing to let him order it and pay only when he has enough money, that is the reason why Wuglat was at the Dilbo jungle yesterday, a middle level ground. Wuglat wanted to pay for the armor quickly when it arrives, Thanks to Maron he gets to pay on the right time.
“Good Morning Sir Nasir” greeted Wuglat happily to the elf.
“Good Morning to you too Wuglat” greeted Nasir back and followed “Are you here for the armor?”
“Yes” Wuglat answered, Nasir went to the backroom and came back with a big platemail, which caused Wuglat’s mouth to curve upwards, for other adventurers this platemail wouldn’t be extravagant, but to Wuglat this armor was the best and first thing he’s going to ever have, when he went to the Dilbo jungle yesterday all he had with him was his small ax and leather armor that was passed unto him by his father.
“Here, you can pay me when you have the money” said Nasir who was oblivious to the fact that wuglat had enough on him.
“Yes” said Wuglat grabbing a pouch full of jangling coins, “Here” said Wuglat, which surprised Nasir.
“Looks like you’ve been saving for a long time” said Nasir counting the silver coins inside the pouch, the platemail costed 20 silver, with the help of Maron’s 10 silver yesterday he could now afford it, thereafter Nasir handed Wuglat the platemail, he hastily wore the platemail and showed maron, “How do I look?” wuglat asked, in which Maron replied “If you wore that when you met me, I would’ve been twice as amazed, I would’ve even sucked your dick”, the reply of Maron caused the two to be taken aback. “Oh, sorry” Maron quickly retracted back, after the transaction the both of them said their goodbyes and went on the way.
Walking on the road for a little while, the duo reached Lowlaws at last, as they came inside, they were met with a normal environment, other adventurers would side glance at them but that was all nobody really cared for them. The two of the strode straight to the counter, they were met by Dianne who was sitting behind the desk.
“Good Morning Babe” greeted Maron happily, which caused Dianne to crease her face. “Babe? What does that mean?” asked Dianne. “Never mind, and also the thing that happened yesterday was a one time only.” Dianne quickly said.
“What thing?” teased Maron, which caused Dianne’s face to lit up, she suddenly remembered the things that he did to her yesterday, while this was happening Wuglat was looking at them, only aware that they both were on a date and nothing more.
“What do you want?” Dianne said quickly changing the topic.
“I want to register to the guild” said Maron.
“What? Are you sure? Aren’t you already level 5, you know we’re only a low level guild right” Dianne said not believing the words of maron.
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“Yeah, I know, I’m level 5, blablabla” said Maron tired of all the glorification of himself, “I don’t care, I want to join Lowlaws”
“Okay” said Dianne, “That would be 5 copper and add 1 more if you want a [low identification stone]”. Identification stones and mana stones are classified in 3; the [low identification stone], wherein you could only see the basic stats and has a limited use; the [middle identification stone], wherein you could see your mana, exp, title, and all the stats; the [high identification stone] wherein you could use on another person without contact. Same with the mana stone [low mana stone] can store 100 mana and breaks after use, [middle mana stone] can store 500 mana and breaks after use, and [high mana stone] can store 1000 mana but is rechargeable, all of this was explained to him by Dianne on their date.
Maron reached for his pouch and grabbed a silver coin and gave it to Dianne, “Do you perhaps have a [middle identification stone]?” Maron asked after paying the fee.
“What? Are you deaf? Didn’t you hear what I said we’re only a low-level guild, why would we have a [middle identification stone]” said Dianne with a condescending tone.
“I’m just asking, why are you so mad?” Maron asked.
“Because you’re an idiot, do you even know how much a [middle identification stone]?” Dianne said scornfully.
“How much?” Maron asked again.
“1 gold” Dianne answered that shocked Maron, “What!? 1 gold? How good is it from the [low identification stone] to cost that much” Maron asked with a stupefied expression.
“A lot better” Dianne said firmly, while handing the 4-copper change to Maron, he bought a new [low identification stone], because he was planning to give back the one that Wuglat gave him when they first met, after teasing Dianne for a bit, Maron and Wuglat now decided to hunt for goblins, but before they left, Maron grasped the new stone in his hand and was shocked at what he saw, Maron gave Wuglat his [low identification stone] back, thereafter they moved straight for the door, but they weren’t able to reach the door, because two kids stopped them.
“Excuse me, we heard about your conversation earlier with Miss Dianne, it seems like you’re really strong, can you let us join your party?” said the boy with the small dagger that looked like he was 15-years old.
“We promise, we’ll do our best” said the other kid with a small bow.
“How old are you guys?” asked maron.
“We’re 15 years old sir” answered the kids.
“Look, kids, the place where going is dangerous for kids like you, we’re sorry, but we can’t let you join us” Maron explained to the kids with a haughty tone and gave them 5 coppers “Here go buy yourselves something to eat”, the kids accepted the coins but kicked his leg and ran away, that caused Maron to squirm in pain, thereafter the two of them walked outside of the guild, suddenly Maron who was still limping said “Fuck those kids”.
“Why didn’t you let them join us” asked Wuglat.
“Are you serious? They were only 15” said Maron while rubbing his right leg.
“I’m 15” Wuglat suddenly said, that caused the whole world to stop, Maron was flabbergasted by what Wuglat said, “No Fucking Way!” Maron said wide-eyed, while Wuglat was staring at him innocently. “HOLY SHIT! HAHAHAHA” Maron shouted at the middle of the road, he couldn’t believe what Wuglat just said, it took him a while to calm down, Maron judged Wuglat based on his appearance, and he felt awful because of it, “I’m sorry for cursing in front of you, I didn’t know you were only 15, if I knew you were only 15 I would’ve watched my mouth, I thought you would at least be older than 25, I’m really sorry” Maron suddenly said while they were walking. “Don’t be, I like it when you act like that in front of me, I feel like we’re really close” Wuglat responded, as they were walking they weren’t aware that they have already passed the gate and are already in the woods. The two of them stopped in front of a cave.
“This is a goblins' lair” said Wuglat. “We will lure them outside one by one” he followed.
“Why?” asked Maron, “I thought goblins were weak” he said.
“Yeah, they are weak, but that doesn’t mean we’ll rush them, they might be weak but with enough numbers they could even kill a strong monster, don’t underestimate them Maron” Wuglat explained and warned Maron.
“Yeah, I know, I’m not underestimating them, I have this” Maron said spinning his Desert Eagle around his index finger, “Let’s go” he invited Wuglat and walked straight to the entrance of the cave, before going in the entrance Wuglat lighted a torch first for their sight, as they walk inside the carefree posture of Maron changed with an alert one.
The two of them were side by side entering deeper by the minute, they suddenly heard voices of goblins coming from the direction they were heading to, Wuglat signaled to Maron that he would kill this group quietly to not alert the other goblins, the two goblin were talking when suddenly a small ax flew to the head of the other, and the other was stabbed by a torch in the face, and was hacked with the ax that flew to the head of his friend. Maron saw the whole situation happen, he couldn’t help but clap without a sound “You are so cool” he whispered to Wuglat, Wuglat was now chopping the ears of the goblin, because you could submit it to the guild, and exchange it for 1 copper per 2 ears, all of a sudden another goblin came out from the way the other goblins came from, after seeing the two of them, it immediately howled, but was cut shortly because a small ax penetrated its head, but it was too late the howl had already been heard by other goblins, the goblins were all rushing to the intruders. The duo could now hear thundering footsteps.
The duo is alarmed by the loud footsteps, they could feel the walls shaking, the horde of these goblins was probably the largest count Wuglat will ever see, as the horde approaches wuglat is glanced at maron and said “I think we need to run”.
“Nah, I got this, stay behind me” said Maron as he signaled Wuglat to move behind him, the horde of goblins was approaching fast, every space of the cave was occupied by a goblin running straight to them, Wuglat was starting to get fearful because of the sound of their cries, as soon as the goblins were at firing range, Maron shouted “MP5”.