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After being categorized and filtered by the guild, the posted quest sheets were not distinguished by the amount of reward but solely by the level of difficulty and danger.
In other words, the higher the level of the quest, the harder it was to complete and the more dangerous it was, though the reward would also be much higher.
However, this was not absolute.
Even among lower-level quests, there were some with high rewards.
Those quests were typically not dangerous or difficult to complete on their own, but they took an extensive amount of time or required great luck or even specific conditions to complete.
For instance, among Black Iron level quests, there was one to serve as a weapon tutor for a noble family's child. It required an adventurer with the corresponding weapon skills at a certain level, and the quest was only considered complete once the skills were taught. The reward was thirty gold coins, which was quite generous.
Such high-reward quests, due to their lack of danger and their nature as feasible tasks, usually were not classified as high-level quests and could even be taken by Black Iron First Class Adventurers.
As mentioned before, generally, it took years for a normal person to learn a skill.
Unless the other party was a genius, accepting such a quest meant spending several years to complete it.
If the one being taught was talentless, unable to learn even after years of teaching, the quest would ultimately fail, leaving one with wasted time and no reward.
Therefore, the level of a quest only reflected its completion difficulty and danger.
Based on such a reason, Vivian's team took three quests at once in the end, each of the type that could be completed in a short time but with some difficulty.
These quests generally had a higher level and rewards comparable to those low-level, safe quests that took years to complete, though they did harbor danger.
However, seeing the relaxed expressions of Vivian and the others, such a level of quest should be no problem for them, right?
Otherwise, Vivian and the others wouldn't want to take three quests at once.
Of course, another reason for taking three quests at once was that the path to complete them was the same.
"A medium Magic Source exists in the area of the Mangal Mountain Range, where Fire Lizards dwell. The main road to the northern town of Freisia also passes through the Mangal Mountain Range, so these three quests could be completed together."
Vivian explained to Shane, letting him understand how adventurers usually conducted their activities, often taking several quests at once.
Originally, Shane thought that adventurers accepted quests one by one as is often mentioned in most games and novels. But in reality, taking on several quests at once seemed to be the norm for adventuring activities.
As Vivian said, since a medium Magic Source existed in the Mangal Mountain Range, where Fire Lizards dwell, and the main road to the northern town of Freisia also passes through the Mangal Mountain Range, then these three quests could all be completed together, right?
In light of this, adventurers needed to not only choose quests with suitable difficulty based on their strength and conditions but also consider how to complete their adventures more effectively, quickly, and conveniently.
Additionally, adventurers needed to understand various types of knowledge to complete quests.
For instance, among the three quests Vivian's team accepted, there were things like what a Magic Source was and where it generally appeared, how to strip the skin of a Fire Lizard after defeating it, and how to eliminate Bloodsucking Vines. This kind of knowledge needed to be possessed, or else it would be hard to complete an adventure despite having outstanding abilities.
This made Shane realize once again that reality was indeed reality and was different from novels and games. Not just anyone could make a living as an adventurer.
Under such circumstances, Vivian's team left the guild under full view with three commission slips after completing the procedures.
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"By the way."
After leaving the guild and before heading to the city gate of Lamijion, Vivian suddenly looked at Shane.
"Do you need to gather your equipment before setting off?"
It's understandable why Vivian would say this.
Adventurers needed to enter areas filled with demons to carry out quests and face various dangers, so naturally, the more complete and advanced the equipment, the better.
Not everyone should be outfitted in tightly sealed heavy full-body armor like Vivian, but at the very least, they should have some armor, right?
Like Lu Muya, who wore leather light armor that didn't greatly hinder her movements. Under Tielle's black robe, she seemed to have breastplates, wrist guards, knee guards, and other armor, while Merica wore a magic robe that emitted a rather remarkable magical power fluctuation, indicating it was likely an extraordinary magic tool.
On the other hand, Shane, aside from carrying a long, wrapped object, wore random black casual clothes that looked more like those of a tourist than an adventurer.
With this sort of appearance going on an adventure, it was no wonder Vivian made such a suggestion.
"If you're short on money, within my ability, I can help you a little."
Vivian's implication was quite clear; she was offering to lend Shane money to gather equipment.
Shane hesitated a little in response to this.
Actually, Shane had considered this issue.
But...
(Even when not under the protection of the Holy Sword, with the "Physical Resistance" and "Magic Resistance" skills, I don't feel like I need much armor.)
These two skills had been raised to Level 10 by Shane, so even though they were not as game-breaking as the Holy Sword, which reduced damage by 99%, Shane felt that unless encountering quite terrifying figures, it would be hard for anyone to harm him.
In that case, what more armor would he need?
However...
"Let's set aside armor; I do need a weapon."
Shane expressed this to Vivian.
"A weapon?"
At that moment, not only Vivian but even the always silent Tielle, Lu Muya, and Merica were somewhat puzzled.
Vivian then expressed her confusion.
"Don't you already have a weapon with you?"
Vivian was obviously referring to the long, wrapped object Shane had carried with him.
From its appearance, it looked like a weapon, right?
However, Shane only touched his nose.
"This weapon is not so good to use; better not use it."
That was what Shane said.
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