"Grandkids, when?" Sarah's father said weakly.
Sarah couldn't even be mad at him, she was just glad her was okay.
I feel like I needed answers. "Paul, if you don't mind me asking, who cursed you?"
"Please, call me dad," Paul insisted.
What?
"I won't respond to anything else," he protested.
"Father, how can you be so rude to the person who saved you," Sarah yelled.
Do I have to do this? Sarah's father was smirking at me, he seemed adament.
"D-dad...who did this to you?" I said, turning red.
Sarah turned red too, and her tail stuck straight up.
Paul chuckled. "Some bastard with with blonde hair. It was a woman, she had weird hearts in her eyes, but she's as evil as they come. She's a noble in the capital I believe."
Hmm...I'll keep an eye out for that.
For now, I should check his stats again to make sure he's really alright.
Name: Paul
Race: Beastman (Cat)
Rank: N/A
(Status)
Lv.11-Exp(1,236/11,000)
HP: 6,000/6,000
MP: 1,000/1,000
Strength: 32
Agility: 30
Endurance: 21
Intelligence: 28
Sense: 32
Mana: 50
Spirit: 76
Attribute Points: 0
Passive Skills:
Martial Arts (Lv.20)-Understanding of physical and combat prowess.
Ailment Resistance (Lv.4)- Increased resistance to ailments.
Magic Resistance (Lv.2)-Increased resistance to magic.
Pain Tolerance (Lv.7)-Heightened resistance to pain.
Cold Resistance (Lv.7)-Heightens resistance to colder temperatures.
Heat Resistance (Lv.7)-Heightens resistance to colder temperatures.
Mana-Recovery (Lv.5)-Increases
the natural speed at which mana recovers.
Mana-Sense (Lv.Max)-The abilty to sense mana within people or the environment. Works within a 200 meter radius.
Weapon Mastery (Lv.14)- Understanding of weapon-based combat.
Stealth (Lv.Max)-The ability to conceal one's presence.
Teacher (Lv.Max)- Those who learn under you will experience accelerated results.
Activation Skills:
Meditation (Lv.Max)-Focus youself with a calm mind and guided breathing.
Body Enhancement (Lv.Max)-Enhance the abilities of the body via mana.
Killer Instinct (Lv.Max)-Trust your instincts to secure the kill. Unique State Skill.
Intimidation (Lv.12)-By will of thought, you can send waves or terror and dread through your enemies.
Umbra Magic (Lv.7)-Darkness can be manipulated by the user via mana.
Potential Unlock (Lv. Max)- You can distribute the attribute points of those you've established a bond with accordingly.
Max-Charge (Lv.Max)- Absorb Mana from the environment to refill your supply.
I couldn't even react this time. Da-I mean Paul's stats are too insane. There's no way he's just a stall vendor.
Emilia tugged at my sleeve. I guess she's pretty eager to become an adventurer.
It's time to get moving. "Alright, we're gonna head out now. It was good seeing you again."
Before Emilia and I turned to leave, Sarah pulled us in for a hug.
She got closer to me though, she's in my face. Before I knew it, I had been kissed on the cheek.
"Ho~so when are you drinking yourself drunk?" Erythro teased.
"..."
"We owe you two a lot," Sarah said.
I heard Paul mutter something about grandkids under his breath.
"Don't mention it! K, gotta go!" I frantically exclaimed.
I grabbed Emilia, and walked ridgedly down the street.
I haven't been in a relationship since high-school, and that one was tragic. I was so angsty, I couldn't appreciate what I had.
Pretty soon, I relaxed. Emilia looked at me in confusion, but I paid it no mind.
Oh, here we are. We're at the Adventurer's Guild.
I approached Rachel. This time, everyone's eyes were not on me, but they were looking at Emilia.
Her pink aesthetic was probably rare, but she also had good looks. It was only natural people would stare.
Rachel perked up at the sight of me. "Milo, what's up?"
"My student would like to register as an adventurer," I told her.
She turned her attention to Emilia. "What's your name darling?"
"Emilia."
Rachel smiled at her. "Nice to meet you Emilia, I'm Rachel. There's a basic aptitude test which will decide what rank you qualify for first."
Emilia nodded her head. "Okay, I'm ready."
"The admittance fee is 1 gold," Rachel informed her.
I pulled 1 gold out of my pocket and handed it to Rachel.
Current Balance: 400C, 23S, 1G, 0P.
"Right this way," Rachel said.
We started following when Rachel spoke to Emilia again.
"Do you prefer the quick combat test, or the lengthy written evaluation?"
"Um, I'd like the combat test please." Emilia responded.
I cringed at this, remembering what resulted in me answering that way.
"Are you a magic user, Emilia?"
"I can use Wind-Magic."
"What is your preferred means of combat?"
"I don't really have one," Emilia answered.
We stopped at two large doors, these ones were adjacent from the receptionist desk.
"Emilia, enter through these doors and your testing advisor will be with you shortly. I wish you the best. Please wait out here until she's done Milo," Rachel said.
"Thank you very much." Emilia said.
Emilia entered through the doors and they closed behind her.
(Emilia's Perspective)
Master really let me register, I can't let him down.
This room's so bright and there's only white everywhere.
Oh, a person.
I could see a woman with short white hair with red accents and a hooded robe. She was hovering above the ground with her eyes closed.
I should get closer. The woman's eyes shot open and I felt a terrifying pressure overwhelm me. The yellow eyes looking at me were that of a predator.
She lowered herself to the ground.
"Newbie training again...state your name and title," The woman said, sounding restless.
Emilia took a moment to catch her composure.
"E-Emilia! I'm a student of Milo."
"Milo...Steel your resolve Emilia. I am Rizona of the Dragon-Clan, I'll be your opponent."
Rizona threw off her robe revealing that she was wearing a white shirt of some kind. She had gold braclets on her wrists and ankles.
"If I admit defeat or say you pass, then the test will end, got that?" Rizona said.
Emilia nodded.
"Well then, let's begin."
Rizona conjured a fire ball and shot it at me. I dived to the side, and the fire ball hit the back door. It took no damage. She must be holding back.
By using Empathy, Emilia could tell that Rizona was amused, but not yet showing it.
Emilia wasn't sure how to approach, so she just rushed Rizona to test the waters.
"A head on approach, how dissapointing."
Rizona moved behind me, almost gliding. I felt like it was over then and there, but I managed to launch myself away with a gust of wind.
I'm not fast enough as I am. I feel like I've been lacking recently.
Rizona yawned.
I have an idea. I might be able to accelerate my movement using Wind-Magic, but I've never done anything like that before. It'll be risking, but I have no choice.
I began circulating the wind around me, creating a small storm.
I need to control it. Ah, there it is!
It's like a barrier encompassing my body. I can work with this.
I dashed at Rizona who was now wearing a smile.
I threw out a flurry of attacks which she easily avoided.
Tch, even though I'm so much faster, I can't even graze her.
Rizona palmed my face stopping me in my tracks, my Wind-Magic was no longer activated. What's happening? I can't move. It's like her mana's supressing my own.
"You pass," Rizona said.
I was confused, I passed? I was completely helpless.
"You've demonstrated critical thinking skills, and a certain extent of mastery over your abilities. That's all I was looking for Emilia," Rizona said.
I felt kind or tired, the constant sustaining of Wind-Magic at high speeds is tiring. I was about to fall on my face, when Rizona caught me in her arm.
"Thanks," I said.
"Milo would be very proud," Rizona admitted.
I passed, now I can be a hero like master.
Reader's Bonus
Name: Rizona
Race: Dragon-Kin (65% Awakened)
Rank: B
(Status)
Lv.32-Exp(12,346/32,000)
HP: 18,000/18,000
MP: 2,800/2,800
Strength: 75
Agility: 86
Endurance: 64
Intelligence: 128
Sense: 87
Mana: 142
Spirit: 134
Attribute Points: 14
Passive Skills:
Martial Arts (Lv.14)-Understanding of physical and combat prowess.
Ailment Immunity (Lv.Max)- Ailments no longer have any efrects.
Magic Resistance (Lv.4)-Increased resistance to magic.
Mana-Recovery (Lv.7)-Increases
the natural speed at which mana recovers.
Teacher (Lv.7)- Those who learn under you will experience accelerated results.
Mana-Sense (Lv.Max)-The abilty to sense mana within people or the environment. Works within a 200 meter radius.
Activation Skills:
Meditation (Lv.11)-Focus youself with a calm mind and guided breathing.
Metamorphis/Shapeshifting(Lv.4)- The body can shift anyway the user imagines. Harden, soften, sharpen, etc.
Draconic Aura (Lv.Max)-The closer you are to fully awakening, the stronger Draconic Aura will make you. Unique State Skill.
Mana Link (Lv.Max)- You can link your mana with those around you if they're in range of mana sense.
Max-Charge (Lv.Max)- Absorb Mana from the environment to refill your supply.
Potential Unlock (Lv.Max)- You can distribute the attribute points of those you've established a bond with accordingly.
Wind Magic (Lv.7)-Wind can be manipulated by the user via mana.
Fire Magic (Lv.8)-Find can be manipulated by the user via mana.
Intimidation (Lv.7)-By will of thought, you can send waves or terror and dread through your enemies.
Name: Emilia
Race: Human/Fairy (30% Awakened)
Rank: N/A
(Status)
Lv.5-Exp(2,342/5000)
HP: 3000/3000
MP: 1800/1800
Strength: 25
Agility: 27
Endurance: 24
Intelligence: 43
Sense: 35
Mana: 52
Spirit: 56
Attribute Points: 0
Passive Skill:
Stealth (Lv.6)-The ability to conceal one's presence.
Acting (Lv.5)-The art of social deception.
Ailment resistance (Lv.4)- Increased resistance to ailments.
Pain Tolerance (Lv.5)-Heightened resistance to pain.
Cold Resistance (Lv.4)-Heightens resistance to colder temperatures.
Mana-Recovery (Lv.4)-Increases the natural speed at which mana recovers.
Mana-Sense (Lv.4)-The abilty to sense mana within people or the environment. Currently works within a 10 meter radius.
Martial Arts (Lv.2)-Understanding of physical and combat prowess.
Disciple (Lv.3)-Learns faster under a teacher.
Activation Skills:
Wind Magic (Lv.6)-Wind can be manipulated by the user via mana.
Seduce (Lv.6)-Enchant your gaze and voice using mana. The weak willed cannot resist temptation.
Purify (Lv.4)-Removes or lessens negative status effects.
Meditation (Lv.4)-Focus youself with a calm mind and guided breathing.
Empathy (Lv.Max)-Feel all that others feel. Unique State Skill.
Mana Link (Lv.Max)-You can link your mana with those around you if they're in range of mana sense.