Chapter 3 - "You can't judge a book by its cover,"
Philip enters the examination room "*Sigh* Roxy what's up with the hot-blooded ice queen beauty?" [Attacking out of blue even if she was testing my abilities I sense a hint of blood lust from her, maybe she thinks I'm one of her enemies?] Philip's troubling himself by Lissandra's action earlier "She is not that hostile did you provoke her by any chance?" Roxy's pouting because Philip offended Lissandra earlier "How about you? you're getting hostile too" Philip screeches his chin with an wondering expression as he looks at Roxy "Why would I not be hostile you are ruining my chances for promotion!" she is mad by Philip's previous actions.
The examination area is huge with enough space to conduct battles with moderate intensity, and usage of magic is also possible because the walls are buff with magic nullification spells.
A co-worker of Roxy arrive to act as another examiner to accommodate with Philip "Her name is Alice she is also here to act as examiner don't you dare do something weird to her" she exclaimed "I'm not that desperate... Yet" he tries to change the topic "Anywa.." Barrage of kicks from Roxy defiled Philip "You became a filthy being!" As she enraged while kicking Philip "Yamete Kodasai" Alice 18 years old a coworker of Alice she works as the guild receptionist a scholar at magic academy who excels at information gathering.
Note: I just wanted to add some fourth wall breaking lines.
Afterwards Philip is about to start his first examination job "I'm leaving Big Brother it is already my lunch break I'll give you some food later" then she leaves the examination room.
Alic called out the 1st participant "Goerge the tanker please enter the examination room," Goerge the tanker 34 years old a tanker position who holds shield and huge axe with his 7 feet tall bulky physique and the current number 1 of C- rank taking the test to advance B- rank he has a vicious physique but have a gentle personality, "Looks really is deceiving eh? Ha Ha! Do you enjoy fighting? Your body is perfect for tons of fights!" as he laughs at himself "I don't like nor enjoy witnessing any fights I would avoid violence if possible, but violence is unavoidable so I built myself more likely to defend and subdue enemies with my set of skills," he politely praised Philip "How can you fight with that gentle attitude man you are too nice to become a warrior," as he stands on front of Goerge "Thanks for the praise Sir Philip but I'm not that nice I just want to work harder for support my wife and young son," his smiles are gentle but his body differs his attitude an abomination of "Don't judge a book by its cover,".
"What is your weapon George?" he asks "I have a huge axe as my weapon sir Instructor shall we begin the test?" he politely asks "Sure I'll fight you now," clenching his fist "Sir I don't want to be rude the fact you are strong is respectable but I don't like to hurt people," he worriedly said "Don't worry George, I'm strong enough to handle myself besides I like your conviction as a human being," Philip finishes stretching then the fight begins.
"Thank you for the praise Instructor" George charge in with his shield made from Elven tree and steel enough to block an monsters attack and huge metal axe with a wooden handle.*Kachak!* Philip halted the charge of George by kicking his shield and knocking him back "What a refined strength Sir, "Gorge was amaze of Philip's strength "I will not disappoint you instructor" George releases his skill war cry enhancing his strength and agility threefold "That's a useful skill George you are definitely fast with that physique, it's my time to attack now" Philip charge in towards George's Shield creating a blind spot for George and uses his knee to crush the shield *Crash!* but George let go of his shield when Philip was about to attack and planned to counter him with a punch but Philip was faster he caught George's punch barehanded and *Pound* punched George *Ugh!* on his abdomen making him unable to breathe temporarily leading to unconsciousness, *Thud!* "You got the guts George I'll give you that even though you already know that I'm stronger and still initiated an bait towards me is commendable you passed!" Philip carried George who is unconscious then laid him on the bed located at corner of the room.
"Hey Miss Alice what did you gave him?" as he walks towards her "Uhm! I think he is strong but you're stronger I don't know what to do…. I was just watching an uncomprehensible fight I don't know what to say" Alice struggles to give response after witnessing an amazing bout she is lost because of the speed they gave out "I understand I'll give you some reasons on why he passed" he sits beside of Alice "First his attitude you can't find someone with that respectable attitude with this level of strength, Second if you party him to capable people and he will become invincible making him the strongest guardian Third because I recommended it, so please just give him perfect remarks" Philip tries convince Alice positively giving her an awkward smile trying to persuade Alice "The reasons are acceptable except for the Third reason Ha Ha!" Alice is getting creep out of Philip. [I really wished that I met him 10 years ago so I wouldn't have not failed so hard] as Philip remorse his past.
Afterwards Philip continues to fight few examinees they were not that great as George and didn't trigger any appeal from Philip and Alice thus it ends to the result of George the only one who passed.
Minutes passes on the corner George is slowly gaining consciousness while beside him is Philip eating his Lunch sandwhich given by Roxy "Glad to have you back George does your body feels any pain?" Philips asks while munching a sandwhich "My body seems fine" George tries to look for any bruises that may had been caused by their bout earlier but fortunately he found none.
"I only hitted you hard enough to subdue you," Philip pats George shoulder "You are strong don't be discourage on that lost" Philip tries to condone George as sign of sportsmanship, "Thank you for giving me the opportunity to overlook my strength I'll try again next time" Goerge gives bow to Philip "Why bother to take the test again if you passed it with full remarks" Philip smirks acting cool and mighty "Thank you very much Sir Philip I deeply owe you" George respectably bowed with his full sincerity to Philip "I'll will take that debt of your in the near future".
"Enough talk lets take this time off can you treat me to some alcohol? Concider it as your afterparty promotion and also I'm broke at the moment" Philip smiles trying to (swindle) convince George "Ha! Ha! All right Sir Philip can you handle your liquor? It will be a long afternoon" George laughs "Let's get going then, oh! Alice can you please write my report for me? I'll give you something as an compensation" Philips resquests Alice "There's no need for you to write it Mister Philip I could handle it besides it is my job to begin with please enjoy your break" she resplies giving out a cute smile glittering with innocence, Philip brings out a knecklace it is a magic item that gives messages from the user to the accredited person "Always wear this, I don't regularly give protection programs but it's been a while since I was out of the sticks and I really starting to like this place" he glimmers while saying those words mocking every cliche he encounters "Thank you very much but how do I use this?" she asks "Just pour some mana into it and send me a message telepathically and I will be there for you, only use it for desperate situations" he replies "I understand thank you again for this gift" [This is similar to Roxy's did Big brother Philip gave that to her?] she smiles and it was so damn cute that would melt anyones heart including Philip.
Philip also had other reasons why he did it for Alice because of his ability to see others future through aura Alice gave out a dim bright yellow and the yellow color was being engulf by black mist signifying as a threat to her life in the near future [I quitted being the hero but just this once for this little girl].
"Keep it with you at all times I'll be leaving, my job here is done, it is time (adventure) drinking time Let's go George" George agrees and Philip releases out a creepy side of him. [I was broke for 8 years and it is good this time to enjoy some drinking]
Philip and George are walking towards the exit and at the hallway ATM.
"So you were a swordsman can you tell me some of your greatest feats? " George was interested on Philips past "All I remember was I stabb... oh! I saved a kid 10 years ago" Philip stuttered and corrected himself [Shit I almost set myself a red flag there, indeed I stabbed a kid not to kill but to save] "Oh wait I remember that kid lives here I think?" Philip tries to recall his memories but 10 years is a lot of time "I see, if you're available Sir Philip we could form a party and take some quest together the salary may not be high but the higher your rank goes the rewards and benefits also increases, " George is convincing Philip to become a adventurer and be his companion "Oh! I might as well try it" Philip agrees scratches his head [I might as well save some money for my permanent retirement] "Actually to tell you the truth nobody wants to party with me because of my physique they think of me as a violent person and most of them are afraid of me" George smiles and glad to have a party member as adventurers [Oh! man that must be hard being misunderstood for a long time] " Come on Let's drink for your rank advancement and for our party".
Philip and George exits from the huge door laughing at each other without any care from their surroundings and they stumbles upon a lady Knight with her light peach long hair that astonish her beauty and beside her was also a lady knight with blonde hair that compliments the sun-flower with its yellowish nature and an bald male Knight with a formidable strength and brawny muscular muscles, they stared at each for a moment but Philip and George continues without giving them any attention walk passes through them.
"They are being disrespectful to you Captain they should be punished" Sabre grumbles softly "It's okay Sabre my promotion is still not announced yet and they still have no clue" She tries to convince Sabre to calm down, Suddenly the black sword she was carrying vibrated and faintly glows as if it reacts to a certain someone [My magic sword is reacting to something what is happening?!] she tried to look for the people they encountered guessing that they might the cause of it but unfortunately they totally vanishes within the crowd.