Yggdrasil Year 1633, Month 6, Day 22
The guards were standing by as they had just opened the gates. They saw a figure of four approaching the gates early in the morning.
"Halt! Who goes there!?"
"Hey! Hold on! That's the Lexington Family!"
A guard, recognizing the emblem of a staff wrapped in cloth, greets them.
"Welcome back, Earl Lexington."
"Save the formalities. Inform Earl Sylvester to close up all of the butcher shops today. I would also like to commission adventurers capable of dismantling our catch."
"I thought the Earl wants to hunt a couple of Boarthogs?"
"More than that."
Kurt shows a decapitated King Boar, which surprised the guards.
"I… Inform Earl Sylvester and Adventurers Guild at once!"
The guards went into a frenzy as soon as Kurt showed the corpse of King Boar. When Kurt displayed it in Town Square, people began working together to dismantle it.
"I'm surprised you were able to kill that King Boar."
"Madam Prophet."
Shina examined King Boar's corpse, and it didn't hide her amusement towards the Lexington Family.
"How did you kill it? Normally it takes at least three parties of S Rank to take it down."
"We've received something… That we couldn't explain."
"New abilities?"
"In simpler words, yes."
"We would need a top quality for the Gravity Gemstone, Ma'am."
"Is it related to the new ability you have, Klendiana?"
Klendiana nodded as Shina could only make a sigh.
"Alright. I'll see what I can do about it."
For Shina, it's a wise choice to stay in the Kingdom of Arminia. She can keep an eye on the Lexington Family and monitor the progress of Sage Ore's development. But, it seems they've received new abilities that Shina may have to look at.
At Lexington Manor
Kurt and Earl Sylvester were talking about the recent action in the guest room.
"I'm surprised you can kill King Boar."
"From what I could expect. The King Boar we killed probably lacked battle experience. I would rather say that it's leaning towards leader-type, as it lacks some self-defense spells. If it was a combination of both, we could be facing more problems."
"Mmm…"
"Did you feel something strange yesterday?"
"Ah, yes. I've ordered the magicians to fortify the gate once I receive a report of a sudden surge of power. I didn't expect the source comes from you and your family." He stares at Kurt for a while before continuing to talk, "Just look at how your appearance changed, let alone that one of the elves verified that your wife and both children were having a magic aura similar to Ancient High Elf. On the other hand, you have a magic aura similar to Ancient Elf even though you're on an elf. Probably in human eyes, you have the aura of a Great Sage."
"I apologize for that."
As Kurt bowed his head, Sylvester only shook his head.
"Ah. No need for such apologies. It was a feat that your family successfully defeated King Boar."
"Yes. But, I'm aware that the Next King Boar could appear in the next few years."
"It's enough to seed a new S Rank Adventurers. You've heard of the Heiress of the Arkun Family, do you?"
"The girl that wants to participate in Hiero Bandit's Subjugation before?"
"Uhm. She has strong potential to become an S Rank Adventurer. The border would be safe if she's around."
While Kurt and Sylvester are discussing the recent event, Reynes is taking a rest at the Town Square. Even though he wears plain clothes, townsfolk can see a bandage wrapping around his abdomen.
"You should take a rest, Young Master."
"Yeah. Just leave the dismantling to us. We will make a grand feast tonight."
"Thank you. I'll leave it to you guys."
Reynes can still feel some pain since he used [Sustainable Damage] before he used [Rally Awakening]. Looking at King Boar's corpse being dismantled by adventurers and townsfolk, several nobles were lining up, waiting for materials to be prepared by the townsfolk and the guild.
"No trading until the dismantling is finished! We don't care who you are, and make sure you come back here by tonight!"
The guild reprimands those who attempt to make a quick purchase for King Boar's corpse. The dismantling went well, as the townsfolk were preparing a feast for tonight.
Night Time
"Prost!!"
Several cooks from several taverns and bars prepared meals using King Boar's meat as its main food at the Town Square. It was a barbeque night for them, as the Lexington Family successfully takedown the King Boar.
"Oh! This is juicy!! The meat melts in my mouth!"
"The broth is tasty!! It fits well with beer!!"
"I want another one!!"
On the other hand, representatives from the nobles were lining up to purchase materials. Most of the materials were intact, and the dismantling process before the feast yielded excellent results.
"Line yourself up! We got the top quality of the skin, teeth, and many more!"
"Highest bidder would earn the prize!"
It was a crash auction, but noble representatives were already fighting to get King Boar's material.
"I'm glad I came here in time."
"Oh, Marquis Arkun. You're here."
Cress arrives at the banquet with his daughter, Frabela. They join Kurt's table as they feast on the dinner.
"Mmm…. Who would've thought King Boar's meat has such delicacy. High-class restaurants would definitely want this."
"Well, I wouldn't expect the meat was exquisite. Maybe a class below Wyvern Meat."
"Aaah, the Wyvern Meat. Surely it's one of the meats that are constantly in demand."
While the adults talked about food, Frabela stared at Reynes and Klendiana.
"The training went sideways last week?"
"Pretty much. It went sideways when the King Boar attacked our camp."
"How much do you know about the awakening of the ability, Frabela?"
When Klendiana asks about it, Frabela thinks for a while as she recalls something.
"I do remember it. If any of your abilities are awakened, it can deliver more output, such as power, healing, or effects. The downside depends on what kind of ability you've awakened. Something like normal [Awakening] would take a toll on your body. For example, if Reynes continues to take damage under [Sustainable Damage] while [Awakening] is active, post-damage can be catastrophic if not handled properly."
"The damage I took can get multifold if I took the [Awakening] off, wasn't it?"
"On the opposite. But, if you can slowly remove [Awakening], your body can get used to it. Probably would get an extra time, depending on how resilient your body is."
"No wonder you've been training rigorously after our subjugation at Hiero Bandit."
"That's because I refuse to be outdone by two of you."
"You could become the General to maintain the border."
"My family is responsible for western defenses. So, I refuse to be outdone by the Traveling Family."
"Maybe you can become a valuable ally to us in the future, Frabela."
"Save the flattery, Reynes. Can you issue the suit you've been using for a while for me?"
"You mean the armor that I wore before?"
"Yes."
Looking at Klendiana for a while, it would be Klendiana that answered Frabela's request.
"We will, but with one condition."
"What is it?"
"Never tell about it to anyone, including your family. Because both me and my brother would make a set of armor and weapon for you."
Nodding, Frabela is aware that what she is about to receive is a secret that she must keep.
The party continued for two days straight, where the meat was distributed on the second day of the feast.
Frabela receives a new set of armor and weapon from Reynes and Klendiana, as she requested a week before. The armor she wears would become her signature armor for years to come and serve as her identity signature during her days as an adventurer.
The Lexington Family takes fifty percent of the profit, with thirty percent for the Sylvester Family, and the rest is for the tax from Shills.
Adventurers Guild began to conduct a regular suppression to mitigate the chance of the new King Boar appeared. Merchants utilize adventurers' regular suppression quest to establish a roadway through Boarer Forest.
Luciana granted Shina's request to procure a high-quality gemstone. The combat report against King Boar was compensation, as there were new discoveries regarding magic flow. The Valkyries once again increase their training pace, as the reaction and precision of magic flow are essential when dealing with a formidable opponent.