During the afternoon, when the sun is descending from its peak in the sky. The gentle lights of the sun illuminate a great wall. The wall is 40-meters high and made of sturdy black rock. You can see several people pile inline to enter a huge gate where knights collect toll from the people and the knights patrolling for any suspicious intruder at the top of the wall.
At the end of the line, two figures wearing robes and masks joined the long queue of people. One of the figures was tall and muscular, while the other figure has a smaller and slender figure.
When the two figure finally reaches the gate entrance where knights collect for the toll. A knight with a pimple on his face blocked them from entering the gate.
"two silver coins for each person! If you don't have it, then scram off!" The knight that collects toll speaks to the tall figure with a threatening voice.
The tall figure took out four silver coins from his pocket and gave them to the hateful knights. The knight takes it and allows the two figures to enter the city.
"Everyone look at this product!" A merchant with black hair shouts at the crowds while saliva flew out of his mouth when yelling. His voice was so loud that the people look at him.
"Selling sharks fin! Selling sharks fin! Buy now!" Another merchant yelled to attract the crowds.
"How much for this?" A woman with red hair and wearing fancy clothing asked a merchant.
"Mother! Mother! look!" A young boy speaks to a woman carrying a basket while pointing his finger somewhere.
Sea of people and loud noises welcome the two figures in the big city.
The crowd feels like it has a life of its own, their different kind and colors of clothes shine in the afternoon light, and the people move like fish in the ocean moving from every direction. There is communicating between sellers and buyers, friends hanging up, new friends being made each minute.
Julian and his mother had to push and shove to get near to their destination. Julian couldn't see which way he was headed or where he was heading. Julian couldn't see if he was going to bump into a wall or crash into another person.
When Julian finally reached a building, Julian looked back at the many people that crowded the streets. The whole city was busy and clamorous for sure. However, it is the noise of people and bustle that brings that life to this city. Seeing the busy crowds, Julian sigh in relief.
"Twin-Star Tavern. The best tavern that will give you the most satisfying experience in Capital City of Land of Freedom." Julian read out the words written in a huge wooded plank outside the building.
Nila City is the Capital of The Land of Freedom. The Land Of Freedom consists of three main islands surrounded by seven-thousand groups of islands where the Black-Iron kingdom ruled in the north, The Maharlika ruled in the south, and The Pearl kingdom ruled in the middle. Long ago there are massive wars between the three kingdoms, and the war killed thousands of people, knights, and wizards, which severely weakens the three kingdoms' power.
The three kingdoms decide to make peace with each other, and Nila City in the center of the three kingdoms has become the Capital of The Land of Freedom as the symbol of peace.
Julian and his mother enter the tavern leaving the bustling street. Inside the inn, A short man with brown eyes and wearing clerk clothing receives travelers for lodging. Julian and his mother walked toward the short man while ignoring the noise of people talking and arguing with each other in the tavern.
"How much for a week of stay?" Julian asked the short man.
"One gold coin for each person..." The short man nonchalantly replied to Julian.
One gold coin is equivalent to ten silver. one silver is equivalent to one hundred copper. For the cost of twenty copper, you can buy a couple of loaves of bread.
Julian took out two gold coins from his pocket and gave them to the tavern clerk. The short man casually receives the gold coin and gives two iron keys to Julian.
"Room 14 and Room 15." The short man speaks to Julian with a calm voice.
"I'm new here in Nila city. Is there something I need to know or need to be aware of?." Julian asked the short while taking out two gold coins in his pocket.
The short man's brown eyes shine when he saw the two gold coins in Julian's hand.
"Brother! Listen to me. There are three gangs and two major powers in Nila city. The Crocodile's Fang Gang, The White Shark Gang, and The King Snake Gang for the three gangs, while the two major power is Mayor Rigo and The Nila Merchant Guilds." The short man said to Julian while taking the gold coins.
"The Crocodile's Fang Gang has some connection to the merchant guilds while The King Snake Gang has some connection to Mayor Rigo. The three gangs are ruthless to those who oppose them, while Mayor Rigo and The Nila Merchant Guilds will kill you if you cross their borderline! So Brother! remember never! Ever! Touch people from the three gangs and Mayor Rigo and The Nila Merchant Guilds, or else your corpse will be found floating in the sea next morning!" The short man warned Julian with a serious expression on his face.
Ding!
Ding!
[System: A quest has been initialized. Would you accept the quest?]
Julian unhesitatingly agreed with a smile.
[Quest Details: Gain a notable reputation in Nila City!
Rewards: 100 experience, 1 [Skill Point], 1 [Mastery Point] and 100 [System Points]
]
"Thank you very much, mister." Julian gave thanks to the short man that initialize the quest for him.
"Sure... Sure. Hehehe." The short man also smiled at Julian while joyfully counting the gold coin in his hands even though it is just two coins.
After a minute, Julian and his mother were now in front of the door of their respective room.
"Mom. Are you fine?" Julian asked his mother. They have just traveled a long distance after their unfortunate experience in their homeland.
"I'm alright, my dear. Don't worry about me." Julia talked with a gentle voice and smiled at her son.
"Alright. Mom tells me if you need something, okay." Julian speaks with his mom with a hint of concern.
Julian can feel that his mother was forcing herself to stay strong in front of him, so he will not worry about her.
'I need to find a safe and peaceful place for mom quickly, or else I won't be able to move constantly without thinking about mom's safety.' Julian speaks to his mind while entering his room.
"Clara, Open the system Interface," Julian called Clara.
[Name: Julian]
[Race: Human]
[Health: (Healthy)]
[Experience: 40/150(Level 1)]
[Strength: 14]
[Agility: 12]
[Constitution:17]
[Intelligence: 11]
[Sense: 14]
Abilities :
[Demon of Wrath] [Sphere of Umbra] [Ghostly Step]
Equipment:
[None]
Level Points: 2
Skill Points: 0
Mastery Points: 0
System Points: 140
After the fight with the thieves in the forest, Julian has leveled up from zero to level one and Earned two [Level Points] plus 140 [System Points] from it. Julian looked at the available Equipment in the shop.
[Revitalization Bead](Cost 100 SP)
[Constitution stat] + 1
Requirements: None
[Basic Necklace](Cost 110 SP)
[Intelligence stat] + 1
Requirements: None
[Basic Gloves](Cost 110 SP)
[Strenght stat] + 1
Requirement: None
Only these three equipment his [System Point] can buy. Julian chose the [Basic Necklace] because it will increase the damage of his skill [Sphere of Umbra].
Sigh!
Julian sighed and use his two [Level Point] to increase his stat.
Ding!
[Intelligence: 11 > 12]
[Sense: 14 > 15]
Julian can feel the slight changes in his body after using the [Level Points] to increase his stat. After a few seconds, Julian ignored the feeling and looked at his stat.
[Name: Julian]
[Race: Human]
[Health: (Healthy)]
[Experience: 40/150(Level 1)]
[Strength: 14]
[Agility: 12]
[Constitution:17]
[Intelligence: 12] +1
[Sense: 15]
Abilities :
[Demon of Wrath] [Sphere of Umbra] [Ghostly Step]
Equipment:
[Basic Necklace]
Level Points: 0
Skill Points: 0
Mastery Points: 0
System Points: 30