A soft whistling sound wakes me up, I find myself in my room. I feel much better, but Getting up is still a challenge as my chest aches every time I try.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpHLonxT9Dt
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After a few attempts, I drag myself to the edge of the bed and roll down softly to get up, then walk up to the window.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡeLbj5g1oOE
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The sun is not visible but the sky seem dimly lit, stars are still visible, and now that I see it, the planet has two moons, one is blue and another is silver, except the blue moon is broken.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBPQtvESjHa
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I can hear the whistling sound. And now that I am awake, might as well take a stroll.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkJwbKv8la3
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But before that I tie a cloth around my left eye which is making me feel dizzy, this place is filled with energies.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOnRNbpDXqW
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I open the window, and using the branches as foot hold, climb down slowly, but just as I am about to reach the bottom, my foot slip and I am about to fall flat on my face, but using my unbelievable strength I use my arms and legs like a cat to spread the impact across the ground.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCScpkgrYPP
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Although it pains my chest, I power through it42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡL8JBId7NrQ
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“Cool..., lets go.” I say to myself optimistically.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXe54PSKFQQ
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But if someone saw me walking around I am sure they would avoid me.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYJyD5G9u2h
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There are less people around than I expected, maybe people sleep till sunrise here. And this place feels like it’s based in center of an Oasis, there are lots of trees and bushes.
I follow the sound and arrive into a small clearing not too far away behind the mansion. There are some wooden swords, some sort of equipment.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfYKjaRfQDK
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I am sure the whistling sound must be coming from here. But there is no one here?42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡE5WmtAI5yX
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Just kidding, they think they can ambush me, they are on my right in the darkness of the trees. I summon a dagger just in case.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHSkLNjR7fE
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I quickly turn towards my right, ready to defend, but the flash of bright golden hair dazed me. I snap into action as the sword nears me, I divert it using calculated precision, tilting it so that the flat side slides against my neck, but suddenly Gloria switches her grip, trying to stop herself.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUGfwY5RNiR
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It works for me but seems like it didn’t quite work for her.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9fUh3j768C
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Gold particles disappearing in the air signified her failed attempt to use her powers.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXg1uv7MSb0
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I catch her shoulders. Frail looking like any woman’s, But she sure is strong, and It felt like I am holding ambers.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSeII4AMRlw
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A hissing sound starts to come from my hands.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpo08Q33Q6u
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“Get your hands off me!” she says as she tries to force my hands away.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡif6gy1I9Vd
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“You should be in bed. I nearly killed you.” she says42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5NQ95aieWx
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“Don’t flatter yourself, and do you attack people out of the blue if they approach you?” I ask in a serious tone42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxHV86anQPs
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“Excellent, so you CAN~ talk?!” she says forcing a hint of surprise and frustration in her voice42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTMeOtNm7to
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“This is my training ground. Restricted. I hate people Intruding during practice.” She says arrogantly.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAd0TacFyv4
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She flicks her head to slight right “I didn’t injure you did I?”42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡyuCHmU81vs
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I don’t speak to strangers much, trying to save energy is a habit I developed during my time as the best hitman. She is just my contractor’s daughter.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡE8RP0ThezZ
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I smirk, looking around.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqdAyITKwrH
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“Oh, so you can smile. I though you were some serious guy.” She says42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡR2f1ERVHm2
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I stroll around, looking at the equipment. But as I turn towards Gloria again, I catch a wooden sword. Old memories, unpleasant ones return to me as it instantly crush the sword in my hand and throw it aside.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRqXJSEMKyk
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“Wha—Hey! If you didn’t want to practice you could have said so! Why break it?!” she says42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpjdqxi7P8r
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“If it were a random person that forced a sword in my hand, they would be draining on the ground by now.” I snap, only to realize that I am way out of line.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡz9d4w9OTAT
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“….” Gloria flinches42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡe7k7YbaRJh
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“Sorry. I didn’t intend to do that. Swords and I don’t get along.” I say as I pinch my nose disappointed on myself.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMo4Evydacq
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“No, it’s fine.” A small, almost surprised smile touched her lips. “Startling, is all. Not many outside my family dare raise their voice at me.”42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYv1hbhH78N
“You aren’t angry?” I ask42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLXkCKtdiEd
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“No, I was just trying to get you to spar with me, forgetting you are injured. I was the one at fault, so I will let you off the hook this once.” she chuckles, mischief in her voice.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ307VKTxgem
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“A spar?” I considered it. Good exercise, but not worth reopening these wounds. “Maybe Another time.”42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZhNwuTRxBC
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“Then we have a deal?” she asks42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxlZtG35u6h
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“Deal” I assure her with a thumbs up as I transition into a cross-armed pose.
Keeping up this polite facade was exhausting. So much wasted energy.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFiuXWawtJR
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“Last night, Old man said you defeated the demon lord. If you didn’t use a sword, then what did you use?” she ask42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQOPB804uiL
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“You want to know?” I ask, she nods immediately.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡykesOosA6v
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I point at the moon to distract her “Oh, look! A bird!” It works like it always does.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡggeAf4pxSB
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I only need moments to summon my spear using my strange powers.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQitWPRMoFh
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Now that it was in my hand, I remember how badly its damaged since the last battle.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvp0vAjt7Lh
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“Hold on—Where did that come from?” she asks42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEWLL7ZJVLE
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“Magic?” I offer with a shrug “Maybe, who knows?” motion42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡd0EkLPTe9P
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“Don’t take me as a fool. That staff was not there before. How did you make it appear out of nowhere? And I know you have an artifact which stops magic around you, mine didn’t work when I attacked you earlier.” she asks42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiomfmaIENk
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I had a feeling she might ask this.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡbmoOVuFTRJ
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“Fine, It’s a lost technology. I had the staff, but in a miniature form.” I say42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRGhsi8V1DF
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“Hmm, that might explain how you defeated the demon lord.” She murmurs while clutching her chin and the part of the mask covering it.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSVLynVbldz
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“What rank are you anyway?” she asks42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1M2iIxZMEn
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“Rank?” I ask back in confusion42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡa3RSJhKQB6
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“Yeah, as in Adventurer Rank. I am called the ‘Flame queen’ and my Rank is called Silver Hand. Burned a Wyvern into a crisp with single blow using my fire magic once Although I was trying to hide my power.” She says with a smug voice.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVL7ZF68uHP
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“Adventurer, huh? I am not one, I am a Hitman.” I say42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡx6YQQ23w4M
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“Oldzheil did mention that before. What does that even mean? Is that some kind of title?” she asks42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKUMgEnRMEG
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my stomach lets out a deep growl as if a lion roar.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuOzshNEwEt
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“History can wait for later. But Food? My friend here suggests we Eat.” I say rubbing my stomach under the shirt.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ62TOLuHlB5
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“Now that you mention it, I am hungry too. But…” she hesitates42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡF7G2M3Aj9Y
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“But I don’t think you would like what I eat.” She says.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFxaL2pNzj0
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“Anything that doesn’t scream first.” I pause. “Even a tree will do, if it comes down to it.”42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQNqDAgUVHw
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She giggles “Your sense of humor sucks just like Oldzheil.”42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡX6GWocVzDs
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“Problem with vegetables?” I ask with a flat voice42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGml7J0dNzH
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“Not at all stupid, as a matter of fact I am veg too.” she says42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4Jk9ynkac0
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“A veg like me in this world? Crazy fantasy world to be in.”42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZ1b4jkElQm
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“HEHE, there are many out there. Meat is quite expensive for common folk. And, eating lower beings is the last thing I want to do,” She says42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJ4uGsdp9wJ
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Gloria starts walking excited, and I follow behind her, we both walk for a few minutes, quite. But then she speaks.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAgRcE0ZTae
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“You know, when I first saw you, I Mistook you for some god’s descendant too, Your eyes, although strange, speaks of wisdom and knowledge not meant For humans to achieve your age, It’s unbelievable no matter how I think of it.” She says42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiIyTpIlUrQ
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“Seems like the Old dwarf spilled more than I expected,” I say.
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Maybe she's right about the age thing, though.
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Telling her I'm decades older felt wrong somehow.
I lost my childhood working to meet expectations; perhaps being young again wasn't so bad. I shift the topic.
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“So—these adventurers—they are what, monster hunters?”42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡv0dI8KJQbf
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“It’s an umbrella term, but yeah it involves bandit hunting, monster hunting and many other things.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8v5eT68l4d
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“So it’s a freelancing platform for people?” I ask42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6CovbJagUA
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“What’s freelancing?” she asks42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡVzo4chjCfH
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“Work on hire.” I say42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKWfXg2tIzz
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“yeah, more or less. How the hell do you don’t know about adventurer’s guild?” Gloria says, suspicion creeping in her voice.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsQUm0oR8O2
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“Geolard scrambled my memory before I met Warzheil. Only the important bits stuck.” I say42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8BNCNSZiN3
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“Oh, Oldman didn’t tell us about that.”42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEJmavulvbo
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“He doesn’t know it as well. I just realized that there was something missing in my head.” I say as I make up a random story.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCfkdYd8kgW
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”By the way, you don’t quite speak like how one would expect a goddess, I assume you grew up here and not in a castle?”42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJYkWjh2seq
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“It’s that bad? Maybe I should take those classes Sil was telling me to.”42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9xcXUoQMJu
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“One’s presence can be powerful when used with knowledge and precision.” I say.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfiCMT5AZsZ
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“You should become a Sage.” She laughs42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡvUQ1kPGy8e
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“So, What’s your plan after this? Like, what do you want to do in life? You already defeated extremely powerful foes and lived to tell the tale. I am sure you can easily become a captain of some knight’s order in a capital city if you wanted.” She asks42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqi4rt1TSb8
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Her ideas are alluring, now that I reflect on it, I never took time to peacefully sit down and think about what I want to do after I found Ava.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxilK8yBMO9
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“Maybe I will go visit the man who stole my precious sister’s heart, and show him who the boss of the house is!” I say, cracking my knuckles with a grin.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡU4dzrAtL5d
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“You mean Ava ‘The Light Borne Hero’, right?” she catches me off-guard by mentioning Ava.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuwxzveQKy3
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“Oldzheil told us about her too.” She says42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9wZL3qPKe9
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I sneer “That Oldman…...” tightening my fist42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXj4ErLWPQR
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“Hehehe, Don’t hold it against him, Grandma Sil has a special spell that forces other to speak more than they intend.” She explains42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOPH0pO60dY
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“Fine.” The thought of facing Ava still unnerved me. “Doesn't change that I need to see them.”42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXkINIEPY5x
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“Why the long face? You think your sister won’t welcome you because you had a fight with her?” she asks42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡF2Z39ftPKu
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“It’s---complicated. Right now, she hates me more than I hate the sword” I say42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDctABFHZev
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Gloria does not enquire further. But after a moment of quite walking she speaks42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ7NiqnzFcmr
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“Why not become an adventurer just like me? I have never asked anyone this because no one is worthy around here, but maybe we can become friends?” she says as she spins and walks backward while she face me42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡefefLDFFdJ
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“Friends?” I continue after reconsidering. “Hard pass.”42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡTRf4ft0Cs9
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Gloria, who was excited earlier with her hand raised in joy had suddenly stopped. Her joy was put to an abrupt halt. I stop too.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡSMsqVMcUCc
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She must be struck hard, but I cannot be friends with my contractor’s daughter. I don’t want anyone else to be hurt because of me.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJYibDlsb9C
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But, Then I hear a few sniffs. My heart sinks.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZetAoqBe2L
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Giggles after sniffs “I was just joking? Why would anyone want to be friends out of the blue with someone who attacked them.” She says42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNQBr9Q0Zt7
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“Your father taught you well, arrogance is downfall of the weak who think they are strong..” I says with a small smile as I rub my beard.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDpaYR2YQ0m
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“So, do you think I can become an Adventurer?” I ask trying to divert from the sobby mood.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡO0NJ4sWpEf
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“oh, They don’t let mutants into the guild, but I can vouch for you if you want. The local adventurer guild can only promote you till the Elder Silver Hand rank. But after that you will need to go to one of the capitals.” She says42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡkwKLReZCnt
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“Can I ask for your help? Or did I hurt your feelings and you won’t help me?” I ask42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ8eRkSNdSKt
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“I am not some fool who dwell on emotions for too long, and you are our guest, so I will help you. We are almost there anyways and Since there is still time until the food stalls open up, we should go there” She says
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“No, it opens up early, since adventurers start coming here.” She says as we walk through the town.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhjKqU2abxn
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“You will need to fight a monster or instructor to get a rank, which should be breeze for you. But I suggest you take off your artifact when you measure your mana.” gloria says42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPaY6vXRQbD
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“Take off? Oh didn’t Warzheil tell you? I cannot take off my artifact. It is bound to me with Curse of Binding.” I say42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡnD0lFSwsfU
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“Curse of Binding? But that’s a curse lost during time of the Elder Gods. Just how old is that artifact? And how did you even get your hands on it?” She asks with a gasp42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡgyk5ruaAqt
“Well, Geolard had it.” I say42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCkiqiZyoAh
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“Oh, that makes sense.” She says with an analytical nod42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡh5VvQMQFF9
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Soon, we arrive near a big, exotic looking building, magical almost.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡYUOpIcqGIk
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The doors are open and a Cat woman is mopping the front of the guild.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOvk8eRxaZh
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“Nya-? Miss Gloria? What brings the Flame Queen so early to the guild?” she asks42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡLd9Ew5hngD
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“Good morning Canthrine, This is a guest of our house. And he wants to register as an adventurer.”42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4zFdV3cZAI
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I join my hand as a greeting which confuses them.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡphhar0bnP4
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“This is the way of greeting in my homeland” I say42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFtA7mnYd7v
“Oh, you gi~yot me nyanfused for a second there. Hahahaha. Go in, Sinfia should be on the reception.” she says with a welcoming gesture.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡf6GZnYQP9L
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“Hmm… strange man, I couldn’t feel my mana near him.” Canthrine dwells on the thought for a few moments before getting back to her chore.
Gloria nods as we walk into the Adventurer’s Guild. Polished hardwood floors gleamed under soft, magical light emanating from runes carved into the ceiling beams. A long counter dominated one wall, several empty stools before it, while comfortable-looking leather chairs were arranged near a large, unlit hearth on the other side. Quiet, for now.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡmw650Cl8uG
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A half Dragon half Human girl sat on the center counter.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡj77quZ7vQf
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As far as my knowledge go, they are called dragonewt.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ87TfRMZ5dN
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There are 5 counter openings and she is on the center.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡdWRIF6juQz
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She Seems busy with some paper work, and doesn’t notice us.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡS5KvTUFGEk
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“Hey Sinfia!” Gloria says waving her hand.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡO3TBg3UYNp
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“Oh, If it isn’t Sister Gloria.” The girl says42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJUKxwXt7xO
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“Kid, Where is the receptionist?” I ask, teasing her42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡoDcDkdQsl7
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“Wha-?, Excuse me, I am THE receptionist and I am 19, a full fledged adult. And I will soon be posted to a capital city too. Sister, Who is this rude per…..son?!” her voice drifts from annoyed to shocked when she notices my hand.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1aj7D3a0jp
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Seeing her stare at my hand, I and realize that my hand really makes things complex for me.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ10gqeC2pBz
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“You mean This? Standard issue. Made For certain specialized… professions.” I say42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzObrOMIDyK
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“A gauntlet?” she asks suspiciously42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ19uAbja84l
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“You don’t need to hide it when I am with you Ronin, I will fill her in later.”42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡCigCrsfRa1
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“If you say so Big sister. But what brings the Flame Queen here today?” Sinfia says, letting her guard down slightest.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡOLLf1wjzxj
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“I am here to vouch for this man, Says he wants to be an adventurer.”42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡDblrMiELSU
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“Him? I don’t see much in him though. His left eye is patched by a cloth, his left hand looks like a gauntlet out of the demon treasury.” She says with a bored expression42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4Oddk5kOx4
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“Fia, If one of your adventurer becomes above Vanquisher Rank, you would finally get a job in one of the main branch, Right?” Gloria says, gesturing at me.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡpgRFmfPugj
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“So you are telling me this guy here is that capable? Even if it’s you, I need some proof to accept your vouch.” She says42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQIYkgs1v2J
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“A proof? I don’t think we have….” Gloria says but I know exactly what to do.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡFhi3PnvDjv
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So I interrupt her as I step forward and put my index finger on the desk. “Listen kiddo, you saw the flash of light in the sky a few nights ago right?”42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMFGuvSv5CX
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“I am not a kid!” she recoils42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡypqz4HNlgv
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“Tell me that, When you learn to control your temper. For now answer the question.” I say which annoys her but she answers42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZRtqsCtd1z
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“Yeah, what if I saw it? The Heroes must have defeated the demon lord.” She says42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡqx4hHcLlV3
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“Heroes didn’t kill that monster.” I lean forward slightly. “I did.”42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1N3qDFqnNP
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At first Sinfia covers her mouth and then starts laughing wildly almost falling off her chair.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡokiz5X3Edx
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But Shortly after, I hear another giggle. I look up, slightly backing away from the counter, and see a powerfully built woman perched atop a counter. Muscle corded her arms and shoulders, compact and dense beneath practical white clothes and a half-leather jacket, but she moved with a surprising grace when she later jumped down. Not just brute strength, but honed power.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKw43ou0PJ9
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“Guild Master Kainia, You returned from Holy Kingdom?” Gloria asks.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡASRVZOdVTd
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“Hello, Gloria. Thanks for taking care of our town in my absence.” She says as she jumps down from the top near Gloria.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡMPMFREI3fJ
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Walking up to me she realizes something is wrong with her mana, her expression gives her away.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzQxTXsqoyJ
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Kainia’s eyes narrow on me. “No mana In or around you… An artifact?”42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0tPG3JjsV2
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“As expected of the boss of the place. You know your stuff.” I say42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrA9bSbVOOM
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The guild master’s expression changes, now she feels like someone who is worth talking to.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡE5Hzg1YnuP
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“Kid, going around, telling other that you have precious commodity doesn’t raise fame, it raise chances of death.”42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡz4ykNITOoB
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But Her bossy attitude won’t work on me, putting bossy people in their place has been a big part of my history.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJ0XdYMYp7C
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“I am confident I won’t meet someone who can take it from me, I know just fine how to go against odds.” I say42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0nuimq0s6q
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Kainia nods slowly, her sharp eyes assessing me. "So it is true." She lets out a short, barking laugh, devoid of humor. "I like you already kid."42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRu8dmnpnUe
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Kainia leans a hand on the counter, her expression turning serious. "And to think such a youngling is the 'Demon Traitor'. You're already a hot topic in the Holy Kingdom, you know?"42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQu3hVOuaMN
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“Me?” I ask42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhKh5B3qgyr
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"Yeah, you," Kainia confirms, seemingly enjoying the dramatic effect. "The Holy Kingdom realized you killed the Demon Lord – their prophet, the one who talks to gods, apparently saw the whole thing."
Sinfia gasps, her earlier mockery vanishing, replaced by wide-eyed shock as she glances nervously between me and the Guild Master. She had heard my claim.
"They're saying," Kainia continues, ticking points off on her fingers, "that a 'half-demon' betrayed the demon race..."
Half-demon? Where did they get that? I think, catching Gloria giving me a quick, questioning look.
"...held his own against the Light Borne Hero..."
Gloria's eyes widen “So Oldzheil wasn’t lying?” she asks42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡIQ6fYXzs39
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“You still had your doubts, huh?” I ask with a sigh
"...and then killed the Demon Lord," Kainia finishes, driving the point home.
Sinfia looks faint, clutching the counter for support, finally grasping the reality behind my earlier statement. Gloria lets out a slow breath, seemingly confirming this part to herself while the other details swirl.
Kainia smirks slightly. "Made you a wanted criminal and a legend overnight." She pauses, letting the weight of her words settle in the now silent reception area. "Point is, they’ve put out a request to every guild, mine included. Compulsory quest: report any information on your whereabouts."42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡU7jp52nOps
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“W-w-wait, tell me you aren’t joking boss!” Sinfia says42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡiCc47qrEb2
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“Not at all, Sinfia, you should apologies this man before he eats you.” She says teasingly to Sinfia, which works.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡfEIaajhzvi
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Sinfia is about to get up but I gesture her to sit down and relax.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡXP4GRY1Fu9
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“Ok, first of all, I may look like this, but I am not a Demon. I am human by heart.” I pause “I am here to apply as an adventurer, so, are you going to let me take a test or should I leave? Because I have other things to do.” I get straight to the point.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡGiPIvlKHMk
“Hold your horses now, there is no way we can make a demon into an adventurer, but I will make it a special case for you. I have ears around the town you know. Since you are a guest who saved our elder Warzheil, I will be delighted to help you create a fake card.” She suggests42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1cjtr3RYqR
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“I see a fake card….” I dwell on it for a moment42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQfRmXzgWIH
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“I can register you as a human adventurer with a prostitute hand or something. As for the test, I need you to bring some big hunt with you while you are here. I am sure you don’t want people hunting you know where you are because that’s what will happen if I told the main branches of adventurer guild about you.” She says42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ57NmPZMWeM
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“I think that’s a good plan, so I just need to register as a newbie, hunt some beasts, and rise through the ranks?” I ask42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡl4fN79N1Ah
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“Bingo. It seems like our Gloria found a smart boyfriend for herself, I was starting to think she would be alone all her life.” The guild master huffs teasing Gloria.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKwoZC9Ssws
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“B-b-boyfriend? We aren’t like that! How can I- with him.” She starts to stammer.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡlFwIJzBRpM
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“She is teasing you, snap out of it.” I say in a commanding voice42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPRt7ysdqR4
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“so? What did you decide?” Kainia asks42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡNnNhwB28cK
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“Your proposition is not bad, ok let’s go with that.” I say42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡX5vMB6QKtb
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“I will get register you on Steel Sentinel rank which is the 8th rank out of 10, hunt a good beast and I will raise your rank.” She says handing me over a small tempered Blue-Steel wristband that fails to attach to my wrist, so I try to bend it to fit my wrist.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ0mVrD19Qis
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“Killing the demon lord has it’s benefits It seems. Thank you. Although it doesn’t fit my hand.” I say trying to fix the band, Gloria turn to leave, I follow her as I fix the band, but Kainia stops us as we near the gate.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZhODGcJlha
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“Take this advice to heart. Do not use your powers, items or artifacts openly. Kingdoms rage Wars over such precious commodities. They will try anything to strip you off your things if you are not under a kingdom.” She says42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ9ENgwhyKQ8
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“Why tell me this?” I ask42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5OJALk8h7m
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“Your ancestors must have worked hard as adventurers to obtain such precious artifact. I can respect that.” She says42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡi0WyYH7tmB
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Well, It’s good that she doesn’t know that it’s not an artifact. She is a good person.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuFFxwWKIoG
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We step into the pre-dawn twilight. Just as our eyes adjust, a party of five adventurers approaches the entrance, moving with the synchronized efficiency of a veteran team, their boots crunching softly on the street. Their gear, though travel-worn, is high quality; the leader, encased in gleaming golden plate armor, wears the unmistakable Obsidian Black wristband of a Reaver. The bulky warrior beside him sports the Burnished Bronze of a Vanquisher. Slightly ahead of them, hurrying towards the door while glancing back, is a man in flamboyant silks carrying a lute.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡhcAAeWgmbi
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Preoccupied in adjusting my band to my wrist, I don't sidestep quite fast enough as the bard reaches the threshold. Our shoulders collide. He yelps as the waterskin he was lifting flies from his grasp, splashing dark liquid down his colorful tunic.
"Seven bloody hells!" Valerius—the bard—exclaims, stumbling back and staring aghast at the spreading stain with theatrical horror. "My Aquarian silk! Utterly ruined! Have you no eyes, man?!" Real irritation underlies his dramatic tone.
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"Easy, Valerius," the Vanquisher rumbles, planting his heavy frame squarely in the doorway, blocking our path. His Bronze band is prominent as his hand rests near his axe hilt. He looks me up and down, gaze lingering contemptuously on my blue-steel band. "Watch yourself when approaching your betters, Sentinel. Some 'accidents' have steep prices."
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Gloria Step forward, he hair flaring with amber particles.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡftx4Yi3UaR
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Gloria draws herself up beside me, her posture unwavering, her hand near her Polished Silver band. "He was rushing blindly toward an occupied exit. Perhaps even those," she adds coolly, pointedly glancing at the leader's Obsidian Black band, "self proclaimed ‘betters’ should mind their own path."42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡd8seR9zKpn
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The leader in gold armor remains silent, visor fixed forward, assessing. Behind him, the veiled mage and the shadow figure watch impassively.
Valerius recovers, striking a pose despite his damp tunic. "A tragedy! Such artistry warrants recompense! Perhaps," his eyes flick to Gloria's rank and bearing, "the lady understands? A private performance, maybe?"
I step slightly forward, drawing the focus. "It was unintentional," I state raising my left hand a little suggesting a gesture of de-escalation, my gaze fixed past the others onto the impassive golden helm of the Reaver leader.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ4Wyis8bELY
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My stance is relaxed, although the Vanquisher seems to be raring for a fight.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡURZ7AceOwk
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The Vanquisher bristles. "That all? It seem we need to teach you how to respect elders. You think that Silver Hand protects—"
"Rank means less out here," I cut him off, I say flatly, going out of my way to avoid an unnecessary fight, addressing only the leader. "Rank doesn't grant you the whole doorway. Travel costs coin. And Don't mistake the colour of a man's wristband for the threat he might be hiding just because he works the fields."
The challenge hangs, palpable. The Vanquisher glares, momentarily silenced. Valerius raises an intrigued eyebrow. The leader remains still, but I sense his focus sharpen behind the visor. The veiled mage shifts, lifting a hand subtly.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡuscn6SK0vq
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“A small lesson for one so young as you.” She says in a whispering voice.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡBvtI4Wg70t
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A faint thrum vibrates the air as mana gathers around her fingertips, Condensing into a sharp water stream aimed my way. It touches the field around me – less than a breath against my senses – and then its form destabilises, falling at my feet, wetting them. A silent crack like static discharge, and the nascent spell vanishes utterly, leaving no trace near my inert Blue-Steel band.
The mage gasps audibly, physically recoiling, her entire frame rigid beneath her veil.
Every member of the Reaver party reacts instantly. The Vanquisher stares, his jaw slackening in disbelief. Valerius pales, eyes wide. The shadow figure becomes a knot of pure tension. The Reaver leader's helmet snaps fully toward me, his stillness radiating sudden, intense scrutiny. An Iron Guard nullifying magic? Impossible.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡxUw2eE2fND
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“Now I am wet too, that makes us Equal.” I say
The Reaver holds the stunned silence for a long, calculating moment, clearly recalibrating the threat assessment. When he finally speaks, his voice is dangerously smooth, stripped bare of any condescension. "Enough. Hedvard" The command is clipped, directed at the Vanquisher, but his unseen eyes bore into me. "Inside. Now."
He starts to turn but pauses deliberately beside me, his presence radiating controlled power. His voice drops, a low murmur meant only for me, sharp as obsidian shards. "Don’t think I didn’t notice your artifact, Sentinel." The leader says with a voice dripping with venom. "Artifacts attract attention. The wrong kind. And that behavior of your will be your gravedigger." He holds my gaze through the visor slit, a silent promise of future scrutiny. "Remember that."
Without awaiting acknowledgment, he brushes past me and disappears through the open doorway into the quiet shadows of the guild hall. The bulky warrior gives me a final, hateful glare before lumbering inside. Valerius, looking thoroughly unnerved, scurries after them, followed swiftly by the still-shaken mage and the silent shadow, their figures quickly swallowed by the hall's depths.
The immediate threat recedes, but the tension lingers heavily in the air, the silence from the empty guild hall behind us somehow amplifying it. Gloria lets out a slow, shaky breath beside me.
"Well," she murmurs, looking from the empty doorway back to me, her expression troubled. "That was… more than I expected. I have a very bad feeling we'll be seeing that Obsidian band again."
I stare into the guild hall's depths where they vanished, the leader's parting words echoing. "No," I agree quietly, a cold certainty settling within me. "I have a feeling this isn’t the last we will see of them." I turn away from the guild entrance. "Let's go I am Hungry."42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡsfPg1Wh7e7
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And we walk into the streets looking for cuisine that would satiate my hunger.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡQkcihhKSZs
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It's an old stubborn habit of mine to observe surrounding to almost minute details even when relaxed. I always feel insecure if I don’t, so I do what I am best at.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡJdkK33S89x
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passers talking about Jortheus’s death, omens, wars and demon attacks on various kingdoms, Species trafficking etc. but there is one interesting think I noticed to be odd.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEy5nAiqRVM
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There were birds chirping in the trees unlike in the Kobe forest, who suddenly went quite. I look around, scanning the trees, but my right eye can see only so much, so I force my left eye open under the bandage while it’s still on it.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡAVnfk7zc7O
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I see outlines of beings, as if using some sort of sensor to outline things, even if it makes me nauseous, its handy in these situations and surely I see many figures in the trees watching me.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡR4KHxnQ9Bc
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2 have pointy ears, elves, 1 has ears and a tail, a beastman?, another have a bow and its hiding under a hood, they all have a very thin line of colorful outline unlike gloria whose is overflowing, which means they are suppressing their power, but the hooded person doesn’t have any outline maybe I can try to peek…..I try to focus my left eye on the person, but it sends a dizzying pain in my head, maybe I shouldn’t force my strange powers, I don’t know enough about them.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡZyHUJiUu5u
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They aren’t too bad, but they are unlucky I am the best at the game they are playing. I smirk at them to put them off their game.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡHLgWNzI9fF
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anyone would see me as crazed guy if they saw me smirking to thin air but I am certain I saw them flinch. I can even hear bits of murmur if I concentrate my enhanced hearing, but its no use.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡjRIwaf99IM
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I notice them using sign language and then using magic to disappear like they were never there.42Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡWQEOmHW2TT
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“Hey! What you gawking at up there? The stall is very close, come on I am hungry too, it’s Oldzheil favorite too.” Gloria shouts from a distance which snaps me from the Simulator phase of my thoughts.
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