You want us to register our partys na? I asked, sitting on the guild masters sofa in his office.
Yes, Farron, the hunters guilds guild master answered. First, it makes logistics easier as our clients can address your entire party specifically for Quests, instead of your individual mbers, allowing guild branches in other kingdoms and countries to process information faster. The adventurer guilds are an international operation, after all. Secondly, a single na is easier to rember than multiple ones until each mber starts increasing their own reputation. Information like your fulfilled Quests and average mbers ranks also makes it easier for foreign guild branches to gauge your capabilities better, making them trust you more. Dont forget, we are a business at the end of the day, so we have to ensure our reputation by giving appropriate Quests to our hunters. First impressions matter, kiddo.
Once we arrived back in Firwood, we headed to the hunters guild in order to hand in the Quest with the onnikai to get our money. We spent a bit for the Quests prep, so we kinda needed the cash. Anyways, after lia congratulated and thanked us for our hard work, she told us we needed to hand in a report to get our money. As we already expected this from the guilds rules, we had her bring us to the guild masters room, as the information we had was confidential.
Of course, I ignored the gazes everybody in the guildhall gave . Considering how often Ive visited the guild master for our spars, I thought people got used to it, but it seems like I was wrong. Adventurers are naturally curious.
Once in his office, we gave the guild master a detailed retelling of everything that happened, since I felt he was trustworthy. He fell into silence at the end of it and told us he would give his opinion on the situation after we finished guild-related subjects first. One of them included our partys na.
Honestly, Saori has ntioned it once or twice for a few days after we registered as adventurers, but our party just kinda, well, lost track of it. Our usual activities in the guild consisted of choosing what Quests to take on, handing completed Quests in, or my spars with Farron. lia didnt push the subject, so we justforgot.
Ignoring Tasiannas icy glare caused by him calling kiddo, Farron continued, Dont think too hard on it. What na resounds with your three ladies the best? It will stick with you forever, but I dont think you should lose sleep over it. Talk it over. He then tapped at his head, signaling we could use [Telepathy] if we wanted.
Tokyo Ghou-GirlsOk, nah.
Shrugging at his suggestion, I began the conversation, So, you two have a suggestion?
The only ones inside this room were people who already knew our partys secrets. Farron, the guild master responsible for our ID issuing, and lia, who was our Quest handler during our stay in Firwood, already took a peek at our profile, so hiding was unnecessary. It seed like Saori and Tasianna read my mind.
I will take any of your suggestions, Lady Hestia, Tasianna answered.
If we have to na ourselves, then maybe sothing morable? Sothing cool- or cute-sounding would be good enough for , as I personally am not very good at picking nas, Saori responded, giving so ideas to work with. Oh yeah, nothing K-pop or J-pop related, please. You can call your future girl group in that style if you wish, but not our party, alright? Tasianna and I are not idols, after all.
True, it would be selfish of to take such a na if Tasianna and Saori barely do any idol-activities. Although, what are K-pop and J-pop nas, anyway? Its not like western bands and boys/girls groups are any better. I really should inform this music-deprived wolf more on the wonders of music, I thought before flinging out suggestions at Tasianna and Saori.
After so ti, we finally settled on sothing everybody could accept, even Tasianna gave her heartfelt approval of it instead of just playing the part of the maid yes-woman.
Aurora, thats the na well be going with, I replied to Farron with a smile.
Aurora, was actually Saoris suggestion as it seed she had the best naming sense amongst the three of us. Aurora was the na of the Roman Goddess of Dawn, similar to the Greek Goddess of Dawn, Eos. As you can see, Saoris interest in mythology has shown its influence again.
While the word Aurora was usually referred to as the Aurora Borealis, the polar lights, in modern tis, Saori took its old aning of dawn to signify what our party was. The Dawn of a New Era or The Dawn of a New Day. Both symbolized the start of sothing new, fitting our party perfectly as the three of us were forced or accepted into a new life.
Saori and I were reborn into Peolynca, while Tasianna exiled herself from her old life and willingly joined us to start her new life as my maid friend. We did consider Novus Aurora, since it literally ant New Dawn, but we rejected it in the end.
It was a bit of a pleonasm since new and dawn was a tautology. Also, after saying it out loud a couple of tis, everybody agreed it was just too wordy, so we simply went with Aurora.
Besides, that word ca from Earth, so who cares. Nobody will understand it unless we explain it to them, like the concept of Idols. I personally find it funny that Saori likes naming stuff after Roman or Latin Goddesses. I an, who was the person who nad Hestia, huh?
Farron nodded his head, telling lia to register our partys na and to give our reward money for the fulfilled Quest once this discussion was over. He then glanced at the orb floating around Tasianna and then back to us, frowning. Sorry, I cant help.
Huh? A collective show of surprise ca from our side.
Dont get wrong; I dont like that bastard Davison and I already thought he was a slimy, little shit the mont he took over the position as guild master, despite only having immigrated to Firwood ten years ago. Human alchemy guilds are strict with the people in the higher position to ensure they arent influenced by nobles, Farron stated.
He sighed, before continuing, However, if you havent heard about it yet, Davison is supported by Arcanuess Chezaic, a dnoble. That makes it hard for commoners to touch him, you understand?
We are not asking you to throw yourself at the alchemy guild, Mr. Farron, Saori stepped in. We are simply asking for your support. I would not be able to get Gael to help us, but you should be able to, right?
Farron shook his head at her suggestion. Gael is a lost cause. Hes my vice because hes an old friend and is capable when he wants to, but hes finicky. Too much of an alcoholic, too. Sober? He can probably do sothing to make your plot easier, but it wont happen. You should know how he acts at this point, Saori.
Frowning and cringing, Saori couldnt help but agree.
Before I could speak up, Farron kept on speaking, Look it through my perspective, kiddo. I am the guild master of the hunters guild, a guild specialized in hunting monsters, not humans. Furthermore, you have no evidence aside from a single statent from this revenge-filled faefolk and so circumstantial deduction that will inevitably be shot down by Davisons supporters. Dont underestimate the influence and connection of a dnoble just because they arent a greifnoble, kiddo. All your witnesses can be erased before you can present them officially to Marquess Sirius, and Im talking about the witnesses in Rashan Village.
I stayed silent, listening to what Farron had to say.
Before you have any solid evidence, I cannot help you aside from advice or rumors I heard. Your best bet is to go to Lady Ellaine and work with her. Plotting is part of being a noble, and I am sure House Helvas will profit plenty with House Chezaic losing influence and standing, especially when it cos out that Davison is involved with a political scandal like draining faefolk for mana. Duke Greenveil will have to intervene if you can prove it.
He then pointed up one of his fingers, looking grimr than before, And dont forget, you three told you arent here to cause trouble for the town. Rember? Dont even think about storming the alchemy guild without approval from Marquess Sirius, otherwise this will be a major diplomatic problem. Kiddo, you are a foreign dignitary, regardless of the fact you werent born in Kargryx or Loatryx, and you were given the sa rights and authority of a greifnoble during your stay in Artorias according to His Majesty. If you cause trouble, you will inconvenience the royal family, as nobles from other dukedoms will judge you as a threat. I think youre smart enough to understand that my kingdom wishes to form a friendly relationship with you, right? That wont work if the dukes denounce you.
Without anything else to say, Farron dismissed us after praising us for our work. Oh yeah, it might seem a bit strange that Kiiro didnt burst out in anger, but the reason for that was it was asleep. It went into hibernation the mont we reached Firwood, as it knew it wouldnt be able to hold in its bloodthirst.
Once we were back at the hunters guilds counter, lia registered our party. Thank you for waiting, here are your IDs back. I have officially registered all three of you under the party na Aurora A new section should be open under your party creation where you can view your registered partys information.
Aurora Overview
Partys Guild Affiliation: Hunters Guild
Party Leader: Hestia Atsuko Kargryxmor
Party mbers: Saori Segawa, Tasianna Marina Silverpond
Number of mbers: 3 Average Adventurer Rank of mbers: D
You're the leader since we are technically your retainers, Saori told when I was registered as the leader. I an, sure, but h.
You may register additional mbers and they will be able to contribute to the total sum of completed Quests. Guild officials will be able to see your completed Quests through crystals, and you are permitted to inspect them at any ti without question, lia explained.
May I ask sothing? Saori began. Similar to the Quest List function in our party bracelets, couldnt we take a look at our completed Quests there?
It was a fair question.
I apologize but manatechnicians havent been able to add this function into party bracelets due to information overload, I heard. Veteran guild mbers will surely have an extensive list of Quests, which includes even G rank Quests, so the implentation is currently halted by our technology. I hope that answered your question, lia responded with her cat ears drooping a bit. Oh right, please, do not forget to form a party with the rcenary guild if you wish. It will be the sa procedure, so please rest assured.
We also received our sweet reward money of 40k Davi for completing the Rashan Village quests, making Saori grin. With money in our pockets, we imdiately used up 3000 Davi to change our Jobs, as the three of us capped our Job levels after fighting the onnikais.
Weekly Job Change Limit: 3/3
Previous Jobs: [Caster] [Mage] [Fighter]
Main Job: [Cleric]
[Freelancer] [Pyromancer] [Earth Mage] [Aeromancer] [Wind Mage] [Holy Mage] [Space-Ti Mage] [Magus] [Healer] [Priestess] [Shrine Maiden] [Synergist] [Warrior Priestess] [Brawler] [Aggravator] [Ravager] [Hellblade] [Bard] [Scout] [Worker] [Academic] [Noble] [Scale-Dust User] [White Pyromancer] [Corrosive Pyromancer] [Usurper] [Champion of Aurena] [Crimson Saintess] [Idol]
Available Jobs
Job: Hellblade
Requirents: [Hellblade Dragon]
Acquirent Benefits: Health increase, Strength increase, Vitality increase, Agility Increase, Stamina increase, [Hellblade Dragon] proficiency
Main Job Benefits: [Instant Heat Ignition], [Inferno Coating]
Job: Scale-Dust User
Requirents: [Dreadfla Dragon]
Acquirent Benefits: Strength increase, Intelligence increase, Agility Increase, Stamina increase, [Dreadfla Dragon] proficiency
Main Job Benefits: [Scale-Dust Size Increase], [Fire Abnormality Effect: Dread]
In my previous Job changing sessions, I actually didnt put too much thought into the Jobs later in the list, as they could be called superior Jobs simply cause they were unlocked through one of my unique skills or gods influences.
Save the good stuff for last was my thought process when I picked up the smaller Jobs. Beginner and interdiate jobs require fewer levels and less experience to max out, so I could cycle through them more efficiently if I went out hunting more often. They also unlocked more Jobs for to choose from, and more Jobs ant more stats. The grind was real.
However, after fighting the onnikai beast, I was thinking of finding so ways to improve my draconic skills. After not being able to rampage as a dragon for a while, Ive fallen in love with how aweso it feels to be a dragon again. Weird, since I am, one so it should feel normal.
Anyway, what I wanted to say is that I wanted to increase my draconic abilities outside of simply leveling the skills up. I wanted a power-boost, and I honestly cant wait to beco an adult to get them. Call it instinct when I looked at these two Jobs.
I wanted to look at [White Pyromancer] and [Corrosive Pyromancer], but Im leaving that for the latter. Too many goals and my schedule will just be packed full without room for flexibility, and honestly, Im forgetful. Concentrating on one of two things at a ti is better for .
Instant Heat Ignition
Activate the heat inside you, igniting the scale-dust inside your scales to explode without grinding them. Even in a situation where grinding or igniting the scale-dust is impossible, the user can use their body to do it
Inferno Coating
Increase the intensity of fire enveloping your body. Once ignited, flas covering the user cannot be extinguished without their consent. A flas special property cannot be nullified while increasing their effects even further
The hellblade dragon skill seems like they focus more on the grinding and fla envelopnt of your body. Up until now, I always had to grind my claws or tail against sothing to cover it up in fire. The scale-dust, instead of leaving my body, stays inside my scales, and continuously burns until Im tired or when they're doused by water.
Scale-Dust Size Increase
Increase the size of scale-dust expelled from the owners body. Increase explosion size
Fire Abnormality Effect: Dread
Adds an effect to all fire produced by the owner through magic or abilities, called [Dread Burn]. [Dread Burn] nullifies all source of Health regeneration on an afflicted target and decrease their fire resistance by 30%
As expected, Dreadfla Dragon abilities increase the power of my flas and scale-dust. Larger explosions ant dodging out of them was harder and the damage I could inflict was higher, too. [Dread Burn] seed like a debuff only a boss or hidden boss would inflict on others, so I wondered why it was this strong. Nullifying healing ant I would hard-counter Aurenas priests and holy mages, no?
In any case, the two Job skills I would gain from taking either Job as my Main Job was clear, and it fitted what my image of the two dragons was. Hellblade was lee-focused with a tail specialized to act as a spear and sword, while dreadfla concentrated on literal firepower. The problem was figuring out how to get all four.
You know the SP system, right? I thought I could buy [Clerics]s Main Job skill [Healing Amp] with SP, but the System didnt allow to buy these skills from either the shop or my profile, dashing my hopes away. However, with the revelation that skills related to my dragon evolution existed, I was determined to find a way to gain them. There has to be a way. It doesnt make sense that my dragon form cant get access to them when my dragonewt form can through the Main Job.
Maybe I can gain those skills by training in certain ways? Heat up my body to the point my tail just combusts in flas?
Until I find another roadblock, Ill pick a different Job to level up. [Brawler] is the next best choice to improve my lee abilities. I wont accept Farrons advice to avoid close-combat when I did so well against the onnikai as a dragon. I have the potential, I just have to believe and put in the hard work.
Individual [Sunfang Dragonewt, Hestia Atsuko Kargryxmor] has switched her Main Job to [Brawler]
Main Job benefits have been updated due to Job change
Brawler Level: 0/5
Proficiency requirent fulfilled. [Unard Mastery Lv. 2] evolved into [Unard Mastery Lv. 3]
Sparring and small weapon training lessons are fine, but I want Farron to actually teach properly, just like Krim-Slak and Grazlahta taught Saori.
With Saori taking [Dagger Fighter] and Tasianna taking [Cryomancer], we departed from the hunters guild and returned to Ellaines mansion. Clearly happy to see us, Ellaine rushed at us while we were still walking through the hallway of her mansion, dragging my whole party into her room. Not having to worry about her public image, she hugged and told how glad she was to see us all back safe and sound. Cute.
Just like with Farron, we gave Ellaine a detailed retelling of everything that happened in the Quest, including the information we got from Kiiro and its revenge plan. To tell the truth, Barathan, Manuela, and Ellaine looked mortified, as if sobody just died.
I seethat is very, very, very grave news. If that elf were to inform this to the- before Ellaine could continue, I interrupted her.
Dont worry, shell keep quiet about the situation, under the assumption that we deal with it soon. As we have promised the spirit residing in Tasiannas catalyst, we will have to bring this Davison to justice, I told her.
Silva trusted us to deal with the situation, so she promised to not say anything to her elders and officials to prevent diplomatic problems with Saelariel and Artorias. Seeing as how the war created a rift between the two countries, I dont think either country would want another war to be started.
That is good news. Thank you for taking care of the Kingdom of Artorias, Lady Hestia. As a noble of the Kingdom, I cannot thank you enough for stopping this information from leaking, Ellaine thanked , bowing her head a bit. Still, this situation is not good, not good for a mont. This Davison needs to be dealt with imdiately!
My Lady, may I have a word? Barathan intervened to quell Ellaines anger. As we know, Lord Arcanuess Chezaic is currently providing support to the alchemy guild, so any offensive we lead against the guild master will be blocked by House Chezaic. Even with Lord Marquess Sirius support, he cannot damage noble property without proper evidence. Greifnoble or not, there are laws made to ensure peaceful coexistence between nobles, after all.
Farron, the hunters guilds master, said the sa, Saori added. The statent from Kiiro will not be accepted, I presu, as they were the main reason for the near destruction of the Teullon Barony. Any witness statents will be considered hearsay against a noble, if the villagers from Rashan Village were to be questioned. Our only option is to find and secure the evidence by ourselves. Thankfully, Davison lives in Firwood.
I would also suggest we investigate House Chezaic as well, Manuela suggested with a deep frown on her face. Considering how guilty she felt towards Tasianna for sothing her ancestors did, I guess this must be like a thorn on her side. In the first place, I do not understand why a dnoble would support a commoner alchemist this much, to the point the mages guild left due to their plotting. Is he supporting this Davison despite knowing his work, or not? Especially, I wish us to look into his second wife, Lady Annabella. From what I heard when I still attended court, she was considered a notorious sweet talker and opportunist in her ho duchy, the Duchy of Equevanna.
Barathan, Manuela, I thank you whole-heartedly for your counsel, Ellaine smiled. Lady Hestia, I have an idea. A rather unpleasant one, but I believe enduring it will be for the better of my kingdom. However, first, we require support.
Ellaine then took the small manatech bird from her office desk and spoke into it, Excuse for interrupting you, My Lord. This is Ellaine Helvas, daughter of Lord Count Helvas. I wish to ask of you for the honor of a eting for the sake of your valuable counsel. Thank you for your ti and I hope we may et soon. She then released the bird outside her window, and it flew away like a hummingbird.
After a couple of minutes, it returned to Ellaines side, releasing a mans voice, I hope the day has found you well. I am currently at work; however, I have made so ti for your requested eting in my schedule. You may co to my ho and we shall talk once I am done. I wish you safe travels.
Huh? Why does it sound so familiar?
Wasting no ti after putting the bird back on her desk, Ellaine ordered Manuela to prepare her gargoyle and told my party to follow her to the entrance. Once outside, both Ellaine and Manuela poured mana into a brown figurine they took from their rooms, and then placed them on the ground. The figures then grew in size, until they were large enough for people to ride on.
Ahh, gargoyles! I exclaid.
Oh, you have seen one before, Lady Hestia? Ellaine asked with genuine confusion. After all, she and her family were my first encounter with nobles and manatech gargoyles were mostly noble-exclusive, so it was weird that I could recognize one.
Uhh, yes, I saw your father, mother, and brother leave on them towards the capital. It was easy to rember when yours is a griffon, too, I admitted.
After we said our goodbyes to Barathan, Svena, and Josine, our party departed riding on Ellaines and Manuelas gargoyles. To describe the feeling of sitting on them, it felt quite soft and comfortable despite it not having a saddle. The gargoyles looked so hard from afar, so it surprised when sitting on it was similar to a soft leather sofa.
Where are we going? I asked Ellaine as I was sitting with her. She pointed her finger at sothing like the answer. That building over there. Do you recognize it?
The building was large, pompous, and imposing, and I could imagine how much I would have to bend my neck to see the whole thing if I were walking on the ground right now. Looking at its tall walls and the fantasy mansion inside of it, I couldnt help but see it as a castle. However, unlike Baron Teullons castle, this tower truly showed off the maximalism ntality of a noble with the many finer details on the towers and walls. Instead of brown cinder blocks or grey rock, everything about the mansion was colored in white and blue, making it eye candy.
Compared to the mansions in the noble district, this one was, without a question, the largest. Like the other mansions, it was devoid of snow and, once we flew close enough, warmth began to replace the cold of winter, confirming they had a weather controller.
That is the ho of Firwoods lord, Lord Marquess Sirius. We will be going there for our strategy eting. Since this is such a serious matter involving politics, I presud it would be better to consult with sobody more proficient with politics. As my parents arent here, I didnt have many options to trust, Ellaine explained.
Wait?! We are eting Marquess Sirius?! I uttered in surprise.
No.
With that blunt answer, we arrived at the entrance of the castle, where Ellaine had to identify herself to one of the castle guards. Once they confird she had a reservation, they let us in, and we landed in the courtyard.
A soldier in fine armor greeted us with a bow, showing respect to Ellaine and , although it seed he didnt know my na. He then escorted us inside the castle. Aside from how more sparkly it looked, it was very similar to what Ive co to get used to with Ellaines ho. The only difference really was the castle had more decorations and more quality works to show. Born in luxury, you get used to luxury.
The soldier asked us to stay in a waiting room until he ca back, informing us His Lordship needed a few more minutes to prepare. Once the ti was over, the soldier brought us to an office room, where a maid rang a bell in the soldiers stead. The door was opened and there sat a purple-haired manwho I think I already t!
Wait, what the fuck?!
The man had dium-long purple hair combed and styled back like a businessman while a single strand of hair fell on his face. His lilac eyes were sharp, looking like they could pierce your soul, even though they were slightly tired looking. The bags under his eyes showed he lacked sleep, and if he was wearing glasses, he could totally look like the handso overworked intellectual you would find in most anis.
Theodore Samuel Sirius, it is a pleasure to finally et you in an official setting, Lady Hestia Atsuko. May Goddess Aurena, the Origin Goddess of Light, bless us on this auspicious day. Lady Ellaine, for allowing us to et, you have my gratitude. The sofa is here. Please, ladies, I wish you all to sit, and let us discuss what you all ca here for, the man responded with a well-mannered greeting.
The High Bishop! I exclaid, unable to control my surprise.
Yes, Ellaine said casually, ignoring my current expression. Lord Theodore is the youngest child of the previous Lord Marquess Sirius, which makes him the younger brother of the current Lord of Firwood, Lord Marquess Lambhart Richard Sirius.
D-DidEllaine just bamboozle to get a laugh?! This girl!
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