The Kingdom of Skirmez and the Marbas Empire, are both at the center of the continent. the southwest inner part was occupied by the kingdom while to the northeast, was the empire. Both nations have been in conflict for the past centuries.
The theocracy also shares borders with the two countries but they claim to be a neutral nation. being led by the bishop, the theocracy became a nation after people started migrating to them.
meanwhile, to the east side of the empire is the great forest of tyr, it is an unexplored area and no one has ever made a map of this forest because no one ever dares to challenge it. only a portion of the forest has been traveled. In the north of the empire, there is a way to the coastal area of the forest and it is said to be a safe zone because of the presence of the Dragon Lord. legends say that on the far northeast part of the great forest of tyr, you can see the island that is believed to be the Dragon Lords' place.
After a long story, Anon received a map from Simon.
"So this is the place you are talking about," Anon asked a question while pointing to the island on the northeast part of the forest of tyr
"Thank you very much, sir Simon."
"No problem, it is common for us mercenaries to give information to our customers that are trying to migrate"
"By the way, didn't you say before that you are a former knight of the kingdom of skirmez?"
"Ah, yes"
"Why did you leave your life as a knight to become a mercenary?"
"To make the long story short, I did not leave my post. I got dismissed by the prince after getting dissatisfied with my performance."
"So you are an attendant of the prince?"
"No, I was assigned to the frontline, but one day the prime minister asked for a knight to be the prince's escort to the stonco duchy, I am the one that was sent by the captain. but after coming back to the capital, the prince has told me that he is stripping me of my status as a knight."
"I am sorry, I didn't mean to.."
"No, no, It is fine sir Anon."
Anon felt sorry for Simon.
"So, you did say that there are adventurers and mercenaries, what was the difference between these two?"
"Adventurers are part of the adventurers guild, and they have rankings. At the top of these ranks, is the Palladium..."
while Simon is busy telling his story. Anon suddenly felt that a huge beast is approaching at a speed that cannot be seen.
before the people around him can react and realize what is happening.
"the fourth is Platinum, and next is Gold, The si."
*THUUD
a deafening sound was heard
"What was that!?"
"Uhh, guys?" Jur reacted first. as a hunter, he is specialized in determining a target's position.
then Simon shouted loud enough for everyone to hear.
"Everyone do not run away!"
all of them can hear the deep and frightening growl of the Amarok.
after Anon have felt the Amarok, he immediately activated his skill, [conceal] and before the beast could arrive, he has already hidden his presence.
the Amarok is confused, it is the second time in his life that his prey had escaped.
the first one happened not so long ago. even the dragon lord didn't manage to deceive his senses.
the Amarok left after his target got away.
'Am I the one that is being hunted by the Amarok?'
Anon confirms it.
the first time he met the Amarok isn't by chance. it felt his presence and reacted.
'But why is it hunting me?'
"Is everyone okay?" Simon who was shivering in fear and awe forced himself to check his companions.
the others are still shaking and some have passed out.
"What was that thing?"
"That was the guardian deity of this forest."
"The deity of skirmez that is in the history books?"
still unbelieving, the refugees are all lost for words.
they recall the appearance of the legend, it was scary, horrific, terrifying, etc...
different terms of words flashed through their minds.
'I should be more vigilant from now on.'
having no knowledge of this world, Anon decided that he couldn't act carelessly...
the group continued their trip to the empire.
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"Oh right, about the mercenaries. we mercenaries don't have an employer like the adventurers guild, and we take requests directly from the people."
after a 3 days long trip, Anon and the group finally reached the border of the empire.
"Good morning sir! we are a group of mercenaries who escorted these refugees that want to migrate to the empire." Simon introduced himself and presented his identification card.
"Welcome to the maple town, I would like to inform you that all of you will be tested individually to see if you have any talent, those who have no talent will be held until further notice arrives."
"What!? we thought that the emperor allows any refugees from the kingdom?"
"The emperor, clearly dictates in his last speech that, anyone who is entering the empire as a refugee must be tested if they have any talent or non, we are not allowing just anyone to enter the empire without us gaining anything from them."
they are all taken into the hands of the Imperial Knights.
the night has come, and the town was full of lights, people are everywhere.
staring at the busy alley Anon took a sip of coffee.
they were taken into an inn inside the maple town, they were more like a guest and not a fugitive,
'The Emperor must be thoughtful, he is treating us as guests before the test so he could have a stronger hold on the talents that he will discover.'
the maple town doesn't look like a fortress in the evening, it was full of life, it is like a luxury town. at least in Anon's perspective.
"Let us sleep early pon." a girl was talking to her little brother, they were both a refugee.
"Sister, when will we meet with mom and dad again?
"That's... let's just wait for that time to come, pon."
Anon overheard their conversation because all of them are in one room.
"What will happen to those who do not have any talent?"
a middle-aged woman asked, but no one answered her question.
after a while, a man with rugged looks stood up.
"We were more likely to become a slave to the empire."
'yes, it is likely to happen' Anon thought inwardly.
"By the way, you are siblings, right?"
the rugged-looking man approached the two kids.
"where are your parents?"
the young girl replied.
"Please, not in front of my little brother."
"I'm sorry, I get it, please don't mind my stupid question."
Anon finally gets up and sat near the siblings.
"Hi, would you mind telling me your name?"
"Rita, my name is Rita, and this is my little brother, pon."
"I am Anon. You're hurt, aren't you? you must have an injury."
"Uh yes, I tried to block a falling debris to protect pon, back when the capital is in chaos."
"You blocked a falling debris with that slim body?"
the girl then whispered to Anon.
"Actually I can use a martial art technique."
"Hmm, can you tell me more about martial arts tomorrow after the tests?"
"Yes, sure."
Intrigued about the martial arts technique, Anon cuts off their conversation.
'I will look suspicious if I push for further information right now.'
"Thank you, I will let you sleep then. goodnight.'
"Goodnight Mister Anon."
going into the hallway of the inn where there is not a single person present.
Anon gained a piece of new information, back to the game overlord, he never had a memory of anything about martial art techniques.
He then ponders on how the Amarok can sense him as an enemy when he is not using his skill [conceal], then he remembered something from his finger, the ring of absurdity.
the ring of absurdity is an item that he gained after getting his second class.
_ _ _ _ _
!YOU ARE NOW ELIGIBLE TO GET A SECOND CLASS!
• Warrior
• Assassin
• Paladin
• Archer
• Summoner
"Huhuhut..." Anon was happy because he once regretted his choice to pick the mage class and not the summoner class.
this time he picked the Summoner class.
!CONGRATULATION ON BEING THE FIRST PERSON TO GAIN A SECOND CLASS!
then Anon was surprised because of the reward that was given to him.
[the ring of absurdity] : this ring hides the true amount of mana that the user have and decreases the mana consumption of skills by 60 percent.
'the name of the ring speaks for itself, this ring is pretty OP.'
"Anon! what are your rewards?"
Haste33 is his childhood friend, they both started playing the game from the day it got released. he is also a ranker, but to be more specific, Anon carried him to the top.
"I've got an absurd ring, you won't believe it."
"Then show me."
Anon showed the ring to Haste33
Speechless, Haste33 unconsciously gulped.
"It looks like you will be hunting players from now on."
"Hahaha, I'll surely do."
Anon hunts those players who kill other players for fun.
The reason why he chose the summoner class this time, is for him to hunt down the PK players more easily.
he checked his status window and saw that his class title Mage was changed into the Aurelian mage.
Then he sent a world message through the paid megaphone.
"Anon: Tomorrow, the purge will begin...."
"....." after waking up from his thoughts Anon took a look at his hand, there is a silver ring with a weird engraving. he took it off for a second to see what could happen, or if he will feel something if he takes it off.
but there is nothing.
feeling a little bit flustered, thinking that maybe the ring is not working, he put the ring back on his finger and entered the room.
_ _ _ _ _
Inside of a huge meeting hall.
"What happened sir Oniss and sir Dragamond?"
Oniss the Adamant magician, and Dragamond the undead summoner of the thirteen rings, suddenly throws up out of the blue, after they felt an enormous wave of magic power that came out of nowhere.
"I don't know."
four members of the thirteen rings are present. they are all preparing for a meeting when suddenly they felt the burst of magic power.'
"It could be a mana disturbance," Dragamond said,
"I agree, it sometimes happens, but it has no concrete explanation until now."
'I agree with what you say but, I'm still uncomfortable with that feeling just now.'
it started to bother Oniss.