Lance Grey has just left the Guild and is intercepted by the Dark Hyenas, who hand over the clothes they were given.
Lance Grey: Thanks for bringing me some new clothes, the ones I had on were dirty, no wonder Astrid didn't believe I was a mage. (Lance says as he dresses in a bush, for obvious reasons)
Hyena: Thank your mom, she was the who asked us to bring the clothes.
Runt: Thank me, I was the one who brought the clothes, you all did nothing. (Runt complains, for he was the one that did all the work)
Huntress: Stop complaining Runt, It was a team effort.
Lance Grey: Thank you Runt, for bringing me fresh clothes. (Lance says as he rubs Runt's head)
Runt: You're welcome master. (Runt replies with a smile)
Seeker: So shameless, Hogging all the glory for yourself.
Runt: Why would you say that? (Runt asks with tears in his eyes)
Lance Grey: Stop picking on him Seeker, that's bullying. (Lance tells Seeker sternly)
Seeker: I wasn't bullying him, It was just a joke. (Seeker replies nervously)
Huntress: It was a stupid joke and you must never repeat it! (Huntress warns in anger)
Seeker: I'm sorry okay, It will never repeat itself. (Seeker apologizes with a bow)
Lance Grey: It's all good, my main problem now is what to do with these dirty clothes?
Huntress: I'll take care of that, Cursed Flame! (Huntress yells as she blasts the dirty clothes out for Lance's hands)
The clothes burn instantaneously and turn to ash in a matter of seconds.
Lance Grey: My clothes! (Lance yells in shock)
Huntress: I don't see the issue, now you don't have to carry dirty fabrics.
Hyena: True, that was the best course of action Huntress. (Hyena agrees with her)
Lance Grey: (Thinks to himself) These two are perfect for each other.
Ravager: What mission are you going on, we want to help.
Lance Grey: I'm not sure that's necessary, the mission is not very hard, I would only need one of you.
Scavenger: Then let us tag along, we're sick of being idle.
Hyena: For a Dark Hyena, being lazy is like torture, that's why we like to train everyday.
Seeker: I have an idea, since these missions are so easy, why don't we do multiple missions.
Lance Grey: That a great idea, And it would help me raise my rank quicker.
Seeker: I'm glad you like my idea. (Seeker says as he bows his head, expecting Lance to rub it)
Lance Grey: Good job Seeker. (Lance says as he rubs Seeker's head)
Seeker: I'm glad I could make myself useful.(Seeker says with a happy smile)
Ravager: Master, I also have a great idea.
Scavenger: No you don't, you just want him to pet you!
Ravager: Is that such a bad thing!
Huntress: Enough! From this day forth, we shall only receive rewards when we do a good job, are we in agreement.
The Dark Hyenas all agree.
Hyena: You should probably only give rewards sparingly.
Lance Grey: Thanks for the advice, do you want a reward? (Lance asks with a smile)
Hyena: More sparingly than that. Besides, I hate to be petted.
Lance Grey: Okay then, I'll find a special way to reward you. For now, let's focus on the job at hand.
Hyena: When it comes to you, we'll always be focused.
Lance Grey: Alright! Let's do this! (Lance says excitedly)
Lance Grey and the Dark Hyenas quickly go to the village where the mission was. Once they reach the scene, they see giant boulders obstructing the road.
Lance Grey: They really are a lot of boulders.
Huntress: How do you want to proceed?
Lance Grey: Chucking all these rocks one by one would be a pain, but with your Cursed Flame I could finish this mission quickly. I need your power Huntress.
Huntress: My power will always be at your disposal. (Huntress says as she leaps into Lance's body, and he transforms into Dark Lance, with parts of his body burning a purple flame)
Dark Lance: Cursed Flame: (Dark Lance yells as he incinerates the boulders, both big and small)
Huntress then leaves Lance's body and he turns back to normal.
Lance Grey: That was easy. I see why no one wanted to come with me...What now?
Runt: Let's go on more missions! (Runt yells excitedly)
Lance Grey: You're right, these missions mqy not be hard, but that doesn't make them less important. Let's go back to the Guild, and go on more missions! (Lance says with a smile)
Note: Lance uses a different Dark Hyena for each mission.
SECOND MISSON (Workers Trapped In A Mine)
Lance uses the incredibly powerful claws and fangs of Ravager to tunnel into the mine, and rescue the workers.
THIRD MISSION (Bandits On The Loose)
Lance uses Seeker's keen sense of smell to find the runaway bandits. He then beat them up and returned all the stolen loot to the rightful owners, who he also found by tracking their scent.
FOURTH MISSION (Magic Beast That Only Attacks The Weak And Hides When Strong People Arrive)
Using Runt's invisibility and intangibility, Lance was able to sneak up on and kill a magic beast that only attacked defenceless villagers, and hid when Adventurers came to slay it.
FIFTH MISSION (Annoying Beast Goat)
Lance uses Hyena's strength to easily kill a Beast goat that had been devouring farmlands, and attacking anyone who came close.
SIXTH MISSION (Parasite In the Woods)
By using Scavenger's ability to absorb life energy, Lance was able to kill a deadly parasitic tree, that was a danger to the people of a small town.
With the powers of the Dark Hyenas at his disposal, Lance was able to complete numerous missions, and gained a bit of fame in the Guild.
Astrid Onsworth: Well if it isn't our best Warrior. What can I do for you today? (Astrid asks Lance after he entered the Guild)
Lance Grey: I'm here to give you this. (Lance gives Astrid his Mage badge)
Astrid Onsworth: Is this your mage badge?, How'd you get it back?
Lance Grey: I met up with Mr Perfect and explained the situation, he then helped me get another one.
Astrid Onsworth: With this you can go on missions as a Mage, this is officially your last day as a Warrior, congratulations.
Lance Grey: Thank you very much, I would be lying if I said I didn't enjoy being a Warrior, but I'm looking forward to the challenges of being a Silver Ranked Mage.
Astrid Onsworth: I can imagine, what mission are you going to go on first?
Lance Grey: I don't know, but it's going to be epic. (Lance replies with a smile)
Meanwhile, The Dark Hyenas are waiting for Lance outside the Guild.
Runt: (Groans) Why can't we go with master?, I want to be by his side. (Runt complains)
Huntress: Because the humans would panic if they saw us, we are Curses after all.
Hyena: We must always stay hidden Runt, It would be problematic for our master if people found out he is affiliated with Curses.
Runt: Okay, I'll just wait for him to return.
The Dark Hyenas continue to wait in silence, but something happens.
Seeker: (Sniffs frantically) I smell something! (Seeker says as he picks up an ominous scent)
Huntress: What is it?! (Huntress asks worriedly)
Seeker: I'm not sure, but it smells familiar.
Hyena: Is it something dangerous?
Seeker: ....Its gone. I can't smell it anymore.
Ravager: Jeez Seeker, you almost gave us a heart attack.
Scavenger: Who does that?, I smell something bad, oh don't worry, Its gone now. (Scavenger says, mocking Seeker)
Seeker: Shut up Scavenger, I know I smelt something, but it's gone.
Hyena: Well Whatever it is, I hope it doesn't cause us any trouble. (Hyenas says, and they all continue to wait in silence)
Meanwhile in a cave several miles away, there is a something glowing ominously within the cave walls.
Next: Great Sage Talks About The Dark Hyenas