Whiterock City
"haah. Glad we arrived safe". Ram sighed after a full day at the road.
The travel from leaf village to whiterock city was supposed to be only half a day paying a carriage which is one gold per person. But monster attacks delayed the travel and took us a day.
In addition, we are stuck in leaf village for a week just to save the gold. We hunted materials, made scrolls and sold them to the regional merchant guild. There are categories in which you would have to pick how large the area will your item be seen, but the larger it gets the more expensive the tax paid in game money. Area, region, country and the whole Pangaea are the categories.
A gold in the average player in this period is a huge amount, it would take one to work for a month to save for it. Fortunately our skill scrolls are highly sought after that is why we save the gold faster than normal.
The city was bustling with activity. It was very wide and very daunting if ever it was in the real world but for players like us, the map system is very helpful. We just have to ask for the information and if received the system will locate it in the map.
Ram abruptly started a different conversation. "Potato tomorrow my work will start, so". Lady Potato was startled, they never have conversation about real life.
"Don't worry just contact me anytime if you log in." Lady Potato said, she felt a bit sad. It was the first time for her to enjoy this much, and she was reluctant.
"I might be able to log in during the night." Ram said awkwardly.
"I also have classes in the morning, and sometimes activities during the afternoon." Lady Potato said with her usual attitude.
"Yes, I thought she would not be playing anymore". Ram in his mind, feeling elated of the news.
"You daydreaming again?". Lady Potato who was a bit amused said as they are walking towards the area they needed to go.
"No, Honestly. I was just happy we could continue, I enjoyed this time with you, and I was reluctant to part ways." Ram said awkwardly scratching his head.
"Hahaha. You are hilarious." Lady Potato unconsciously laughed. When Ram saw Lady Potato's smile it was the best day of his life.
"Damn it, what is happening to me, Am I really this corny?". Ram thought to himself as he smiled looking at Lady Potato.
Shaia snapped out of her happiness and was embarrassed, she never laughed this much in front of people aside from her mother. She was back again to being cold after noticing herself and Ram was just amused seeing her act like that.
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In front of a small two storey establishment that looked like an old store, Ram and Shaia stood and knocked at the door.
"Hello, I am Ram sent by prof. Liam, is this Lady Trixia's house?" Ram said to a lady in the door that was a bit drunk judging by the smell of wine. The lady who has revealing night gown as clothes and messy hair was in the door and knitted her brows.
She snatched the letter from Ram's hand and look at Lady Potato also. "Damn, another cold woman." Ram was feeling troubled.
"Who is the other one?" The lady at the door coldly asked Ram, while Lady Potato did not look at her.
"Ahm. We are both a student of prof. Liam, and we are helping another for this research" Ram struggled to find the words, as he knows Lady Potato's attitude also. The lady was still looking at them both with cold eyes so Ram followed up. "Don't worry she is my friend".
The lady finally gestured for them to go inside without saying a word. Inside there were also scrolls and books just like prof Liam's school. They sat in a couch and the lady gave them tea while she drank wine.
"I am Trixia, also a student of Liam, the letter said you would like to know about hieroglyphs, and you are a gunner also?". Trixia said with her legs crossed but her gown was so short it was almost exposing her underwear when she was sitting and Ram could not concentrate.
"hahaha. Yes you are right. please guide us lady Trixia" Ram could only bow sincerely and avoid himself looking at the critical view.
Trixia smirked then said, "Alright if the prof says so, I will give you a mission then." She gave another book. Acquired book of 'Arcane Secrets'. Ram was so excited after receiving the book. "I will not be easy on you just because we are prof Liam's student." Ram just bowed and did not want to say a word, then Trixia stood up and opened the door for them.
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Outside the house Ram and Lady Potato was conversing. "Ram would you join me while you read your book?" Lady Potato said while she maintained that cold look but deep inside she was a bit embarrassed.
"Sure why not, It would take time for me to finish this so it would be perfect while you create scrolls." Ram said energetically.
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Inside an Inn there were two beds and two tables. It was an inn for two, and the both of them were busy with what they are doing. Lady Potato checked on Ram from time to time as she was making her scroll and it made her happy.
The scrolls she produced was now all manually created. She started to make it manual when Ram accidentally made an Epic grade scroll and it shocked her. Epic grade is not that high but considering the levels of NPC scroll makers and Players. Epic was the best at the moment.
Skill scroll are different from the normal class skill. Class skill are fixed and you can only choose what direction you will go following the branches of its tree. However, skill scroll are numerous and you can choose from those freely. But they have special slot called free slots, and you can only use three slots at first.
Also, the scrolls are had limited use and it will vanish after, for you to be able to constantly use free slot skills you have to either make the scroll, buy it, or request for scroll maker to make you.
There are two categories for a free slot skill. It would be neutral and sub-class based. Neutral skill scrolls can be used by everyone, and the sub-class scrolls have requirements like sub-class, attribute, weapon type, etc.
The advantage of going to an NPC or player skill scroll makers is you can request for a requirement type scrolls base on the subclass, or weapon type you have. The requirement and the overall effect of the scroll will just vary base on the grade of the scroll made.
Before logging out they decided to divide the schedule in-game into two: monster hunting and the other was individual quest and crafting. This way, they can have constant supply of materials from hunting and level their sub-class.
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Inside a villa two structures was inside a huge house and a smaller one beside a pool. Inside the smaller house the capsule opened and a lady in a casual clothes opened her eyes and got out of the capsule. She sighed deeply and thought of something.
"Ram, thank you". The girl was Lady potato and she blushed.
"Shaia? Dinner is ready". A woman around 40 years of age peaked inside the room where Shaia was, She was still very beautiful even at her age and the resemblance of the both of them was very obvious.
"I just got out mom, I will be there soon". Shaia who was smiling said and settled the capsule and herself.
The house was not simple, It was actually a bit spacious. There are no maids or whatsoever but the place was clearly decent and it was a sign of wealth. The both of them was in the table with a simple dinner.
"Mom, why are you reluctant to get a helper?". Shaia said as he ate his meal.
"Dear, It is fine this way. I have nothing to do anymore and I enjoy dealing with house work." Her mother said calmly with a soft voice.
"Are you not finding a lover or something?" Shaia said teasingly to her mother. "You naughty girl, I am done with that. You however, should get a boyfriend, you are always stuck with your games. Your father will be sad if you won't get a boyfriend soon." Her mother fought back teasing Shaia.
Shaia was furious and embarrassed. "I noticed your smile is different this past few days, did you find some guy or something in game?" Her mother after delivering a jab, followed with a right hook and it shook Shaia. "Mom, I am still studying and I don't plan for that." Her mother just laughed and amused from Shaia's reaction.
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On Ram's apartment, he was supposed to be inspired after he made a stable friendship but after just getting out of the capsule he was bombarded by noises in the wall. Loud creaking, moaning, groaning and even shouting.
Ram sighed. "Damn it that girl next door have another man". Ram blurted. The girl nextdoor, brought men in her apartment. He actually did not hate the girl, but it affected his hormones everytime he heard it. An even now he can imagine the girl next door vividly as the moaning continued.
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"Mhhh ahh hahh hah ah mhhh, Yes, more, babe give me more". She was constantly giving moan but it was obvious that she was faking it. She was a shy young woman, not tall but very cute and it was her selling point specially to men. Her black hair was a bit wavy and her complexion was a bit tanned that gave her unique beauty. Her moaning and her sweaty skin made the man behind her more elated.
After almost half an our of the noises it finally stopped. And Ram recieved a knock in the door, he was not supprised and even expected it. "Ram, I apologize again to disturb you or something. He already left also" The girl who was blushing with her casual clothes was bowing to ram sincerely apologizing.
"Hahaha, Dianne it was nothing. I just got out also of the capsule so don't worry." Ram said awkwardly and the woman just nodded.
Dianne was a 20 year old college student, she was a partime worker at restaurants but from time to time she get men to pay her for sex.
Ram understood her circumstances and she was actually a friend, she certainly can get more men but she did not, she only bring once ot twice a month just to pay what her part time job can't. Just like him, the unfairness of reality was severe. He could only sigh deep after Dianne got back to her apartment.
"Damn my bear is confused right now." Ram blurted and sighed again as he did not know what to feel.