I was never given an explanation.
I was just grabbed by my shirt as the Man named Benny Drug me Noticing our heights being the same even though he was a grown man.
He caught my stare as he was dragging me The others didn't bother to follow him, Magenta tossed him a badge and Yelled at him.
Magenta:" Eighty-Twenty. "
"Thanks ben!"
Benny;" The HELL ya staring at!?"
Rin:" You Explain this Please! I am waiting for an explanation!?"
Benny:" Kid This world is Not as Nice as it seems."
" Equal Right does not mean equal Punishment!"
Rin:" Huh?"
Benny:" Compared to a kingdom From my world This is nothing."
" Although this world has Equality, It is governed as a free law World."
"There is Only Three Laws Which are Upheld, They are based upon the Laws of military Rulers and Royalty. "
Rin:" That means what?!"
Benny:" Simple! If The government wants you dead they put a Bounty on you and call you a freedomist, If the Royals want you dead they slap a Bounty on you and call you a traitor."
" The Three Laws are, 'all agreements are equally Qualified by life or death', 'Any Order Given By Royalty, Government, Or Guild officials are Accepted or Punishable as seen fit.', And the last Law Is ' All Citizens are Required to service Royalty Regardles of Lineages, Three years By mandations of Origin Empirical Law. Service includes any Positions required.' "
Rin:" That makes some sense But I am Still in the dark what are we doing now!?"
Benny:" I am Taking you to The Mercenary guild, Then to the Adventure Guild, Then to the Bounty hall and then I'm collecting magentas fee from you and Big surprise Your going to go home."
Rin:" Can I ask a favor?"
Benny:" If it within my power kid I'll grant it for you, Since I Owe your pops one, or two..."
Rin:" Well I am A Supportive Tamer but I have no Companions."
Benny:" I see you're working with a low rank Affinity like a support Affinity, But I have never heard of taming being an Affinity?!"
"What support Magic do you know?"
Rin:" I know quite a few Th... They rather weirdly popped into my head after I gained an Affinity of support."
Benny:" these are odd Affinities?"
Rin:" So no one has the Taming Affinity just me?"
Benny:" from what I know Yes, You are the only one who has even gotten An Affinity that is solely Taming."
Rin:" Is Taming Able to be done on this World or better yet is it a viable Ability to have?!"
Benny:" OH plenty of others have gotten Affinity groups like farming Magic, Summoning, Beast Magic, Companion magics, and much more Affinities that allow one to have a few beast Companions or Beast of Burden. "
"Much like those Koomic, That beast is like a cow as it produces milk they aren't exactly Wild but they aren't exactly Tamed."
"They are to be exact More trained to deal with humans and do a service for their Companion Rather than being Tamed as a loyal companion."
Rin:" I see thanks for that bit of knowledge anything else you can share?!"
Benny:" There is Much more I can tell you but I'm not sure if I have time, I am cutting it close helping you out here and now!"
Rin:" Right, I Understand."
Benny:" After I help you at the Slave Trade shop, I will have someone escort you home."
Rin:" Oh!? Thank you mister Benny!"
Benny:" Don't thank me yet, Your grand father Will Be here tomorrow morning If your ass isn't home... he may just think your uncle took you..."
Rin:" That's disturbing seeing you Shiver like that at just a mere thought of him?!"
Benny:" You have never met Your grandfather I assume, The man Known as The Silver Castle Ardin Silver."
Rin:" Well now I am abit nervous..."
Benny:" Right let's hurry, we will forgoe all the other steps And just Recieve the Bounty."
* As he said We Hastened pur steps as I watched the Stone city go by, I saw shops a plenty But before we got into the Guild district.
We In our Appearances walked down The Road and It turns out dwarves are Not well liked.
Not racially I might add but Physically as He walked His mere stature was missed and he was Bumped into more than I was.
I proposed he speak aloud with excuse me, But a dwarves tone Saying that Actualy got us into hot water.
A man Bumped Into Benny even though he said excuse me bennies Tone made the man Confused sounding more sarcastic than Really sincere...
I was able to apologize and smooth it over Realizing it's best Benny be Quite, Since he sounded either sarcastic or Down right Intimidating!?
Through no fault of his own since Benny is actually a pacifist!
He loathes Fighting Needlessly with others, And prefers Drinking over Talking!
we made it to the mercenary Guild, After an hour or so of walking.
There was a large Hall Of buildings each one had its own symbol and its own sign and it's own Super Annoying Line!
Benny however Looked at the building With the sign of A Sword and shield That said mercenary Hall.
The lines made no difference to him as he walked to a smaller line Outside the building on its right it was about three stories, It was all Grey stone from top to bottom.
The only difference was the Roof with a Leather look to it.
Benny noticed my gaze and spoke to me.*
Benny:" That is Retetral skin, It's like a vegan Wyvern but has no wings they are trained For Field work and Are actually great farmer hands as they water and Nourish the fields."
"If left alone in a large Field It tends to it until death."
Rin:" I see, they have a gorgeous skin Color!"
Benny:" That is not their natural color that Dark orange color comes from Tanning The Hides."
Rin:" What color is it originally?!"
Benny:" They are yellow mainly, often times green but there have been a few white ones and Only one Pink one was found."
" They are a peaceful Beast that eat grass and certain Bugs They are easily trained with food."
Rin:" That sounds like a wonderful Beast to ride?!"
Benny:" nope They make terrible mounts and Can't Move very Far at one time."
Rin:" Aw thats a shame."
Benny:" Not really we Have cobo mounts, Philial mounts, Lizard mounts, Dragon mounts, Wyvern mounts, Arachnid mounts, Hound mounts, And so many more..."
Rin:" Why so many mount types?!"
Benny:" because kid Certain beasts, Creatures, And Monsters only have Certain Trainings."
"Again Training and Taming Are Very different!"
"Taming is done by Very few and Those who do tame a True Companion Tame That single Companion For life."
Rin:" ok..."
* Is my Taming like that?!
Do I only have one choice?
N...No Dont fret over it I'll make the best choice When the time comes for it!
until that Time comes I'll just hope For the best But expect the worst!
Let's Not worry yet, Anyway after standing in the Line to the side of the building a door that was not visible opened Allowing everyone In line all at once to enter.
Inside the atmosphere was warm But not hot, the colors were all Yellow, orange, or Bright Green.
It was soothing to the Eye Making you feel mellow, The Walls were adorned with Large game.
A Rhino with Three horns!?
No thats a damn triceratops!
There was an elephant head Along with a larger head next to it of an Armored Bear!?
They were gorgeous and I wanted to see more but I was pulled to the side and Before I knew it I was siting at a table with a lady In a Yellow chinese Style Dress.
Her glasses were purple and black, She pushed the Glasses up to her sharp Blue eyes and Cleared her throat as she spoke up her Red Hair Moved.
She Turned her head making a statement And Asked a question.
Zip:" Hi I am Zip creuger, I need the Bounty chip, Heads, And how will you take payment?"
Benny:" Empirical please, Your choice credit or coin. Twenty to this chip, Eighty to Him. "
Zip:" I am to assume he is unchipped, So that is minus ten Bronze coins, plus the Temporal Transfers, plus the Planetary distance, Etc, and The Five bounty shifts..."
"That Brings the pay out to Six Platinum that is one platinum, two gold, and Ten silver to here."
Rin:" platinum?!"
Benny:" Let her finish then ask kid."
Zip:" Right, The rest is One Universal card- Obsidian rank or Five Platinum, Ten gold, Thirty five silver, Twelve Copper, and one Bronze in Emperical. "
Benny:" Any reason you offered up the universal credit?"
ZIP:" First let me help this child with some knowledge, Here young man read this first then We will continue."
* She Slid me a small Ten page book, It said 'Book of minor knowledge Planet One edition four'.
To sum it up there is Three forms of currency they are material exchange Stones, Emperical currency, and Universal cards.
Material exchange stones Are Made from mana Making them sort of like an inventory And they Issue them more often because they hold materials equivalent to your reward.
This is the guilds Contribution as they Make them Fairly as they are Priced By The Materials Inside but one can often get lucky and recieve a rare Item that Sells for triple or quadruple.
That is more of a trade currency than real Currency.
It is just up to you on how much you make In auction.
The Emperical currency is Purely Coins they go in order as Most to least Emperical amythest, Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze, and copper.
Now From least to most in order Is Copper at one Unit It takes Two Copper to make a Bronze, One hundred Bronze make one silver, one hundred silver make one gold, One hundred Gold make one platinum.
Even though the Emperical amythest is Legal tender it is Hardly used or Exchanged in Loyalty to the Empress.
But it is equivalent to One thousand platinum coins.
The last is Universal credit card, It is a currency that is equal on every planet But it not Used for Planetary usage.
It is mainly used in Outer Planetary usage while at Space dock or While On shared ships.
The credit Tender is Equal too Bronze or any singular Currency unit.
There was more information about this planet like the Energy Platform and the Affinity Nature's.
There is many Forms of cultivation, Mana, CHI, Ki, Qi, Spirit, Soul, mental, Psychokenetic, and even telekinetic.
Each Planetary Body has a seperate Empirical Rule, There is currently Three Empresses and Three Emporers.
The Guild And Government agree second to the Empress, But have a seperate power from the Empire.
Their Emperical Space fleet is called the Star Raven Company.
Military Power is issued by Government agencies, while Most Planetary Defence is done by Guilds and mercenaries.
The last bit of information was for Ranks And Such But it's not really useful since I haven't joined a guild or Anything.
Although there is a rankings for everything in this Universe.
I Just decided to leave that Alone, I mean it's Not like I need that information now, since I have the book in my hands I will read the rest later as I go.
I looked at her in understanding as to why she offered the universal card But I am going home Like My uncle said to.
That settles it.*
Rin:" I will Take it as Emperical currency."
Zip:" Smart kid, Anytime you so business come see me."
" As For you Benny, There is a note from Dwarven guard from a Mertha, it Says 'next year is Tine Solidity and Returning to your colonial mountain is required.' "
Benny:" Understood, thanks for the reminder."
* Benny grabbed a bag Stood and I promptly followed him.
We left the building passing all the Others in the long line.
It took Us A moment and Everyone shared whispers as we walked out.
Once we left the building we took a right turn Walking across the Road to another building almost similar.
Except the Building had a Picture of A knight, a Mage, and a Monk.
The words on the sign Read: "Adventures Guild, All Occupations welcome!"
Like the last time he Drug me to the side of the building and I was Curious as to why?!*
Rin:" Why are we taking these Side doors?"
Benny:" I am An S Rank Adventure, Mercenary, And Pirate."
Rin:" S? S rank!?"
Benny:" Yes it's in the pamphlet book kid."
" Read it later, let's get this over with here!"
Rin:" Okay fine."
* We waited and just like the first time the Invisible door opened Allowing all the Lines Occupants to enter.
We went in and Benny sat down Telling me to Stand And wait.
He Reached in the bag he grabbed earlier pulling out a small Crystal he set it down before the guild Assistant sat.
The Guild associate saw the crystal grabbed a small bag and tossed it down.
Benny grabbed it and left dragging me along with him.
he made me follow him again We left making a right into an ally it led to a smelly wet rats hole door.
He knocked On it in a wierd Rythem, it opened and we enter their was a small desk with a Black Ogre And two elder men.
The old men looked at Benny and snorted Then both Had a thing to say To Benny.
Irv:" Well damn Marv, The lacky is back to admit failure!"
Marv:" No Irv, lookie Here he got the Void satchel From that their Guild!"
* Benny tossed the bag at Irv and waited With a small smirk on his Face. *
Irv:" I'll be an orcs ass, I guess you win the bet Marv."
Mook:" Hu! Hu! Hu! You are orcs ass boss, Spitting image truely!
Marv:" Haha! Well Benny my boy I am Glad you brought This in, I have your order Ready and also The rewards, Oh and That Bottle For Magenta..."
"Damn it just let me Trade you void satchels That's easiest next time I see you give me A cigar, One of the old Remp Herb cigars!"
Benny:" Yes, Sir Marv, And Irv, I'll get you something too?!"
Irv:" truely?!"
" I want me one of them muskieRooms alive please!"
Benny:" Sure, Just Do me a favor Next bet you Tweebs make Include me In the winners List!"
* Benny and the Skinny old man Traded bags While the Chubby old man Grabbed a few Small crystals and A Small bag also handing it to Benny.
after packing it all away Into a Larger Bag That once again was like an inventory.
Benny rushed me along and we came to a large building, it was Red and Black with a small Whip and ball chain.
It said Bounty hall on its sign and we entered rather quickly.
Benny grabbed Two paper slips off of a large board, walked to an empty counter and slapped them down.
The man looked at him and Spoke In a nasaly voice.
Chap:" Yes, Benny what?"
Benny:" Well Chap, Give me both these Bounties, and cash in that Valdria countis."
Chap:" Oh really? Chip please?"
* After Benny handed the man the chip He reluctantly Slid him Two more chips and also Two bags One with Twenty percent and the other with Eighty.
After all said and done I received, Eight platinum, Ten gold, Five silver, and Eighty Bronze.
Along with a few mana stones, a Small Piece of ore which is unclassified, And a large gem worth a few silver.
That was a bonus because Benny didn't want it.
Benny Let me Count my coins and Put it away before he Giggled and Spoke.
Benny:" Let's go to The Slave Trader first, the Auctions should be over for the day."
" Also if you don't see anything there we might have enough time to make it to a Breeder store."
Rin:" Okay And Again thank you Benny."
Benny:" like I said kid I owe your pops one or two... He did save my life, Which got him Injured."
Rin:" Really you fought with my dad?!"
Benny:" Yep, Until he was medically discharged."
" I was discharged weeks after him and then became... Well, The place we need is right around this corner here."
* Benny changed the subject as he rounded a corner into a dark ally with a bunch of beast men Working and moving cages.
The large tent Was Being loaded as load roars and Many Squeks and squawks Came from behind the tent.
Benny Walked into the Door like split and upon entering the building Opened up Into a five story high circus tent although the inside was certainly bigger than outside.
There was two men One was a worker and the other was a suave Little chubby man In a cream Suit With A Black coat tail that snapped As he spun.
He looked at Benny and me then Spoke the moment he opened his mouth, the cacophony of Animal noise stopped dead silent.
Balthazar:" Balthazar Marlin at your service, What can I do for you my good Sir, I have Hephalopods, Zeiglerpeeds, humanoids, Beast kin, Humans, and even a variety of battle beasts."
" There is also a mystery Box of eggs, golem cores, And spirit ring beasts!"
" Maybe a female Slave girl to make a pair I see you already have a handsome young male, or are you perhaps here to sell?"
* Benny looked at me then shrugged before he Smirked and spoke.
Benny:" That boy is actualy your patreon, I am his guard and Counsel incase one person or another intends to cheat On a deal Beings as he is but a child."
Balthazar:" Ah, no sir, and I apologize young man, As a gift FROM ME, I will give you Two free Drawings at the mystery box only, After your purchase."
Rin:" Is that all An insult is worth to you, a few petty Coins?"
" My patronage Should be valued As Equal if I am to spend my platinum here and Be a return customer."
" How shall you personally Repay this insult, Had this been the other way around how shalt you expect to have had Compensation!?"
Balthazar:"I.. I Deeply apologize Sir, You have brought my blunder to Light most splendidly!."
"I shall Repay you personally With Every platinum Spent, I will Remove Ten Percent of the final Price and as a Gift for my blunder."
"I will include the two Rare Eggs, I'll Even tell you how I tell them apart!"
Rin:" No, It's fine I don't Need the explanation, leave the mystery part just choose Two your choice."
" That Discount is fair to me, please show me your Youngest and Best options!"
* He Bowed and Waved his hand as he Moved further in the tent.
He stopped infront of a small Cage moving it aside and after he coughed He waved his hand Pointing it at four cages. *
Balthazar:" From My youngest stock Nest cubs perfect for early training they are right to left a Frost Liger, A Cave goblin, A Dragonewt, and a Quacker."
"Prices in the same order are In platinum this one is Four, this one Two, This is three, And this is One. "
Rin:" I'll take The lot."
Balthazar:" Good sir, if you are to spend like that I would surely Not have any top tier merchandise left for New trainers... "
" how about this if I will show you more of our lesser stock would you reconsider buying all our top Products..."
Rin:" I don't care and After insulting me You now refuse to take my money..."
* I spun on my heels As The Slave Trader Spoke up quickly.
Balthazar:" Ah. Please Good Sir, consider this Check our gold tier and other Products, I mean it as no insult And As an apology for my discretion how is a Twenty percent Discount for any platinum, And Thirty for any gold purchases."
" I merely wish to say that When others entertain themselves it's never for more than a few platinum, So most of our Wares are Just Quick sale Products for young trainers..."
Rin:" So is it an insult or a production matter?"
Balthazar:" Certainly Not either of those sir, this is a mere happenstance!"
Rin:" I see,Then Let me Be fair I will take the goblin and Quacker, I will take both my eggs, and I will also Look at A few other Options preferably a mount maybe one I can use for now and sell later."
"Benny can we still Stop by the Breeder shop?"
Balthazar:" Thank you kind sir, I Trust That I will keep your return business?"
" Also the owner of the Breeder shop happens to be my elder brother, Give him this pendant and tell him Thirty-G And he will understand."
Rin:" Yes I will Return One or two times maybe, although the next time I am here, I expect to have A PLETHORA of Products."
" I need Fresh Choices!"
Balthazar:" Yes sir, I will escort you to our Youngest mounts that will be able to Carry you."
" Uh... sir will your guard need a ride also?"
Benny:" If he's buying it I will not Say no, Esperanto!?"
*We walked as He we talked moving around I saw cages with a bunch of beasts.
I also saw a Small beast kin child who growled at me.
I stuck my tongue out then sincerely regretted it...
Benny placed his hand on his Hip drawing my attention and a small circle opened around his feet, out of it crawled a something he called Glimp.
It was pure white Mini T Rex it's arms were full length as they touched the ground its pointy ears Twitched.
It's height was above us as he looked down at me, It screeched as it kneeled in front of Benny.*
Benny:" This is my Glimp His name is Esperanto, I need a new saddle please."
Rin:" Are you sure just a saddle, I can buy him a compatibility partner..."
Balthazar:" I hate to cut in but the saddles and such will need to be bought at our sister shop."
Rin:" Oh you mean at your brother's shop?"
Balthazar:" Yes sir, Although I can offer up some Armor and mount blessings or maybe even a variety of Beast weaponry!?"
Benny:" Oh That's a big nope, He is Not Breedable and he doesn't carry armor."
"I will just take another saddle and maybe..."
" Rin, can I ask ye' ta buy me that little wolt pup."
Balthazar:" The tone wolt pup?"
Benny:" Yes thats the one, is it for sale?"
Rin:" That sick puppy we saw in the cage he moved?"
Benny:" Aye, this is actually a beast Wolf Species from my home planet."
Balthazar:" That pup is Actually a prize possession and costs ten platinum."
Rin:" But it's sick right? So what deal can you give me I won't take no for an answer."
* I looked down on the Slave Trader and visibly saw him Shiver in happiness!?
Balthazar:" I love that Firm tone And confidence!"
" I will ask what you think he is worth, his meals and medicine are very costly!?"
" Even with the best medicine, it will take him years To return to its Prime state..."
Rin:" Do me a Favor don't beat around the bush, I really hate to play guessing games!"
Balthazar:" No guess sir, give me a firm Price or haggle with me, I will give you the information I received."
" He is a Wolt Wolf pup, one month old, it has a sickness called Mindint, It's responsive but Stubborn."
" I bought it at five Platinum, I have its first round of medicine that costs ten silver a day. "
Rin:" I see thanks, I will give you six platinum."
"I will also end my transaction with a saddle and a Few of those Storage stones."
Balthazar:" Do you not wish to see the mounts anymore?"
Rin:" When did I express that, I am Going there am I not? "
Balthazar:" Oh I see sir, Then I will escort you to the Cages and gather your merchandise!"
* Balthazar did as he said, I took my time looking at the mounts As Benny looked at me with a stern face.
Rin:" It's okay Uncle Benny, There is no Reason to feel anything other than happy."
Benny:" But that... That's a shame I didn't intend to bleed you dry!"
Rin:" No uncle, It's nothing Besides I saw the pain in your eyes."
" That's Changing with that pups purchase it is more than worth it's price."
Benny:" Kid. Thank you, I will take good care of him."
" And it's sickness is fake So, He is definitely worth the price!"
Rin:" Haha, seems I wasn't the only one who knew."
Benny:" You knew?!"
Rin:" Let's first get this over with."
* It's been a long day for me...
I still have to return home...
great.