Ridar Azzur

Locating the Adventure Guild building that looks just like a tavern, I strolled to the doors and opened it, attracting the gazes of men and women alike. They all soon went back to their own business after taking a good look at me, including and especially my face. A very typical behavior. If I was a hot babe instead I am quite sure things would worked out quite differently. Pushing the very thought to the corners of my mind, I searched for a reception of some sort and discovered a counter and went in front of it. Looking at the counter, there was several sheets of paper stacked on top of each other.

If it was before I wouldn't have been capable of reading the common language of this world. But that was before. After I devoured a poor pig’s soul, I learned the characters and their meaning, how they work with each other, and how just missing an essential word would ruin the meaning. When you think about languages, you would think that different species have different languages. Unfortunately or fortunately, this world has a Universal Language that is English. But that is only from speaking. The characters seems to be different. Somehow reading the writings on the paper which is on the very top of the stack, I obtained some ideas of general troubles outside of this kingdom. I had already known that demi-humans and humans have some conflicts with each other and the raising number of bandits. But in this report, even monsters such as goblins, ogres, beastmen, and even the dragons are increasing their rate in rampaging near human settlements.

Goblins and ogres, I am sure you know, but beastmen are different from demi-humans. If demi- humans were leaning to the human side with having a few animal traits such as ears and a tail, then beastmen are animals that are leaning more to the beast or animal side with a few human qualities such as standing on two legs. Another difference would be they have fur all over their bodies. Some species are something akin to the werewolves. Some are similar to that of a tiger.

Dragons are 2nd to the 6 almighty gods in this world. Nonetheless, they are extremely powerful. Their bodies are said to be very huge and intimidating while their scales are extremely hard and tough that swords of steel wouldn’t even leave a scratch on them. The dragons are also quite unique in this world. They don’t use or follow rank magic. They are born capable of using a certain magic. Their magic is mainly composed of elements such as Earth, Wind, Water, Electricity, Fire, Light, Dark, etc. The control they have over their specific elements are praise worthy. The only thing that really is a pity is that they are no different than animals. Even with such magic power over their respective elements, they aren’t very intelligent. Actually, it is not as if they aren’t completely stupid. They are capable of at least comprehending that are in a bad situation or if they are is in danger. But considering that they are one of the strongest beings here, I am sure their pride as the top of the food chain would get in the way.

Man, I was planning to keep one as a pet. I thought maybe I could get a baby dragon or something, but I don’t know where to get much less know where the dragons are currently at. It is said that a dragon would take several centuries to reach to full maturity from infant to adulthood. I wanted to experience being a father to a pet. But if I have to wait so long as to wait for centuries to feel as if my [child] had grown up to a respectable adult, I would say, “Screw it.”

I dreamed of wanting to be a father back at home. Especially having a daughter. I wouldn’t be able to of course. Being as that I am not popular with girls and even if I go to an adoption to look for one, I wouldn't be able to properly take care of him or her.

Returning to the present. I found a bell on the counter and assumed that I have to notify the receptionist that I am here by using it. Tapping the bell ranging, a short old man wearing a leather coat and pants appeared from a room near the counter and walked behind the it.

The expression he had on his face shows he is in a very foul mood today. He was glaring at me as if I had killed his wife or something. Minding my own business, I spoke to him.

“ Excuse me, I want to register to as an adventure.”

While he took a good look at me, he suddenly smirked.

‘The fuck?’ Is it just me or did he analyzed my face and did it. That was really rude of him. I tried to keep my illusion face from changing out of the poker face, but it didn’t turn out well. I lifted an eyebrow and the damn old man continued to smile. Not hiding his amusement from finding a person that is as ugly or maybe even uglier than him. I am going to change this face when I have the chance. When I used 'Illusion Mimicry' to shape my appearance, I didn't put very much thought in it. I should change it when I get the chance. As long as I don't forget though.

“ Ye want to be an adventure uh. Just fill out this form and I will prepare ye Adventure’s ring.”

Writing and filling out my information on the counter, the old man continued to stare at me or is he looking down at me?

‘ Fuck you old man, you really want to die?’ Suppressing my desire to beat up the old man right here and now, I finished filling my information. He took out a brown colored ring and touched the form that I had given him. The form disappears and he gave the ring to me.

“ When ye want to know your current information, just press the button on top of the ring. When ye want to accept a quest on the bulletins over there,” he pointed at the right showing 6 different bulletins with papers pinned to it, “ Just touch it with your ring, and you are only allowed do missions of your current rank or below. When ye finish with your quest, come back to have it updated.” Finishing his explanation, he turned walked away while spitting at the area near my foot.

‘ If this ass licker, were to do this again, I will definitely put him on my blacklist.’ Putting on my ring, I checked out my information.

Name: Ridar Azzur

Age: 28

Job: Magician

Rank: F

Quest: None

Party Affiliation: None

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I finished looking over my information and strolled the bulletin. While looking for a F rank quest, I noticed a note on the board. It shows the necessary amount of quests to rank up. For a F rank to rank up to an E rank, i must finish 10 quests to rank up. For E to rank up to D, you must finish 30. And the list goes on. To go into S rank from A, is a bit different. S rank is the highest to can go and extremely difficult to get to. There are many benefits for S rankers. You receive 15% of for every item to buy and it is approved from the king. To get to S rank though, you just need to complete one S rank mission to rank up from A. Many A rankers attempted to complete one S mission, but many died.

Obviously there are some that succeeded. To those that were successful, they were very popular and well known amongst the people. Especially to kids. Some known ones were Eric Salaam. Known for mastery over many weapons and capable of using magic of the 5th rank which is known to be the general max you can get. There are also others, but he is the most popular.

Looking for F quests, I found out this bulletin is has only B ranks. I determined the 6 bulletins must be far separating quests by rank. Going to the very last bulletin, I took a look at it. I skimmed through them. Most of them were herb collecting, no they were all herb collecting. I looked at the bottom of the papers and most of them seem to give not so good rewards. Only 10 copper for each herb collected with 15 herbs minimum. There is a currency that goes from copper to silver to gold. 100 coppers is 1 silver. While 10 silver is 1 gold coin. What I stole from the guy who I ruined his life, I have 25 gold coins. This is enough to last a normal family of 4 for a few months in luxury. I looked for quests and took 5 of them. Each of them wants different herbs used for different things. One is for medicine which helps with fevers, another is one with deal with poisons, and another is for digestion.

I used the ring and touch the 5 quest papers and was absorbed soon after. Checking my ring to see if it successfully took it in, I pushed the button on the ring.

Name: Ridar Azzur

Age: 28

Job: Magician

Rank: F

Quest: 5 currently

Party Affiliation: None

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Seeing no problems, I walked out the Adventure’s building and strolled through the city. I am currently planning to browse the stores and see if there is anything I took an interest to and desired to buy it. I noticed a sign on one of the stores which said weapons with a picture of a sword, dagger, bow ,and staff. Decided to know more of the weapons in this world, I went to the weapon’s store, opened the door, and came in.

I was greeted rudely by a middle-aged man maybe in between 40-50. “Hey, what the hell are you doing here?”

A question mark appeared over my head.’ Why am I always not treated politely. Does everyone only judge by appearance.’ Gotta really not forget to change it later. I took out several gold coins and showed it to him in between my fingers. He immediately changed his speech and expression and bowed,

“My deepest apologies Sir, I’d thought you were a beggar who was about to attempt stealing my goods. Please forgive me.” I took a look at myself and I think that maybe after I finish browsing through this store, I should get new clothes. It should deem easier to get around. I replied to the man with a nod and start browsing while activating ‘Item Appraisal’

The first thought that came to be was low-quality. Most of the swords that are put in display are decently fine steel swords; however, that was it. There is no effects that could help in combat. Just a simple damage dealing weapon. The staffs I see was even worse than I thought. They only give a slight boost to damage dealing spells.

Wooden Staff

1 % increase spell damage

I wonder where are the magic enchanted weapons. In Elareven, magic weapons were the most mainly used as weapons. They are better than normal ones. The difference is the bonuses you gain from it. The weapons and gear are all ranked between Low to all the way to Divine. The weapons I am seeing right now would of course to considered low- quality. Maybe the store owner is keeping other weapons in another place. Coming to the owner I asked,

“ Is there any magic weapons.” The store owner gave me an odd look.

“ No, magic weapons and items are very expensive. They are very difficult to find and even if they were to be discovered, no one in the right minds would sell it. It is priceless. Many people would kill for gaining such treasures. Rather than being bought, most of the time others kill the owner of the weapon for themselves.”

Understanding the value of magic weapons, I left after tossing a gold coin to him and left.

“ You are welcomed anytime!,” the owner shouted before I closed the doors. The next thing I did was going to the clothing shop. Taking my time to get there, I hear shouts of merchants shouting out their sales, people walking to the stalls to buy ingredients for dinner, others going to restaurants to eat lunch, parents holding their children’s hands so that they wouldn't get lost. Feeling pleasant from the life I see in the streets, I continued on my way to the clothing store.

Arriving at the clothing store and went in, I see a grandma looking person sitting behind the counter. She analyzed me from head to toe. I can see she is probably determining what set of clothing would suit me.

“Grandma, would you give me the best clothing you have that would fit me.”

She nodded at me and went to the started going around the store and taking pieces of clothing that would suit me well. When she was done, she went to me put onto my arms and pointed at a room which I suspect is the changing room. Entering it I see a mirror that shows my whole appearance.’ No wonder people don’t treat me nicely, I really do look like a poor beggar with my divine robes.’

The make my robe more descriptive, it is a robe with some holes on the arms and near the leg area. It would have suited my skeleton appearance though. It makes me more like the Grim Reaper. Changing my clothes with a blackish looking clothing shirt and pants, I take a good look at myself, my image looked better. The face is bad, but no longer look that bad.

I exited the changing room and asked how much.

“ 3 gold coins,” she said simply.

‘Damn, so expensive.’ Must be how much work it takes to make clothes. With that thought, I took out my pouch and take out 3 gold coins and gave it to her. She bowed while I left the store. I wanted to continue browsing the various stores out there, but I decided against it because I need to at least finish my quests before the end of today.

There isn't any time limit for the quests, but I want to finish 5 today and do the other 5 tomorrow which would help me rank up to E. Finishing that thought, I went out the gates of the kingdom and strolled towards the forest where supposedly some of the herbs I require is located there, and hummed my way there with a happy expression on my illusion face.

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I made it slightly longer. Is it good enough?