Usman P.O.V.
The leader was in a house near the merchant district.
Usman " I am going inside. You keep an eye in case, he teleport outside." I said to Firuza.
She nodded.
Usman" If he does, Arcanine use flamethrower. Even if it attracts attention, we have no choice."
Arcanine ' Yes master!'
I used the demon mark and covered my arms into darkness.
Swish!
BANG!
I went in by destroying the wall. He was astonished. I moved forward to slashed him but he blinked. I searched his mana.
Usman ' Outside!'
WOOSH!
He blinked again and dodged the flames. When he appeared again, I went behind him.
Slash!
I cut his torso.
Boof!
House was on fire.
Usman " Kids gloves are off now!"
I grew wings and went to the merchant district.
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Firuza P.O.V.
It was like he expected. We were moving towards the gates of merchant district. According to Usman, rising smoke will urge the mages to unite.
It was my and Arcanine turn. We had to stop them before reaching their leader's area. As we were moving, I saw 2 flying mages.
Firuza " Arcanine use flamethrower!"
Arcanine " ARGH!"
WOOSH!
One on left was grazed by his flames upon seeing them. But the right one caught fire. I dismounted.
Firuza " Arcanine flare blitz!" I said pointing towards him.
That was the skill of blue flame which he could control now. He shrouded in blue flame and blitz towards him. Mage used a lightning but it was nullified.
BANG!
He was sent flying and impacted with a wall. I was running towards the first mage. I conjured fire and throw on him.
Boof! Boof! Boof!
He fell down and started convulsing.
Firuza " Arcanine use fire Fang!"
His fangs engulfed in flames and he bit his head off. I threw few more flames and killed mine. Arcanine spit the head and came to me.
I caressed his fur and mounted him.
Firuza " Arcanine! Let's go!"
Arcanine" Arf!"
We went towards the leader location.
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Usman P.O.V.
As I reaching the current location of 2 mages, I realised that it was getting hard. They were in a civilian house. Reaching near, I used sword barrel by focusing on mages heads.
Cling! Clang! Cling!
Both of them were impaled on point. I am really happy that in this world, people can be killed like this.
Luminous' Consider these vital areas as points of critical hits.'
Usman ' I see.'
That's meant, it could be reversed. Haah.
Ding!
Quest: Destroy all mages formations!
Mages realised that they can't win against you separately. So, they are doing a ritual to call a demonic army. Destroy thier formations and them before they succeed!
Rewards:???
Penalty: Hell waves!
Usman " Bastards!"
I flew up enough to see the light of their formations. There were two one in each district. I went towards the commercial one.
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Firuza P.O.V.
We were going to the location when Arcanine changed the route suddenly.
Firuza " Arcanine! Where are you going?! We have to go that way!"
But he shook his head.
Firuza" What?! But Usman needs us!"
He shook his head again?! Wait...
Firuza" Did he...did he kill them?"
He nodded. I see... But where are we going?
Firuza " Did Usman told you some way?"
He nodded again! So, they have a connection.
Firuza " Alright. Take me where he wants to be."
Arcanine" Arf!"
We kept moving towards our new direction.
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Usman P.O.V.
I had ordered Arcanine to take Firuza towards the noble district. On the other hand, I had reached the formation in commercial area.
It's like a cylinder made of flames and they are inside it. I shot 3 arrows but they didn't penetrate into it.
Usman ' It's good that I sent Arcanine. It would take time for me to use sword barrel again.'
I summon dozens of swords and enchanted those with hell blaze.
Usman " Here! Go and say hello to your Boss for ME!"
SWISH!
Puchi!
The swords penetrated inside....
Cling! Clang! Cling! Clang! Cling! Clang!
All mages heads were pinned to the ground and they caught fire.
Rumble! Rumble! Rumble! Rumble!
Electricity danced around the formation and...
BANG!
It vanished with a BANG! I turned towards the noble district and flew there.
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Firuza P.O.V.
We reached the location, Usman wanted us. I realised why. There was a cylindrical magic formation there. I saw mages in their incantations.
My eyes widened. They were doing a ritual and it would end badly if we didn't stop this.
Firuza " Arcanine! Use flamethrower!"
I commanded him.
WOOSH!
He shot it but it didn't penetrate! That's meant normal fire can't penetrate it. Even mine. But he could. I dismounted.
Firuza " Arcanine! Use Flare blitz!"
Arcanine shrouded in blue flame and blitz away.
BANG!
He went in and tear one mage to shreads. Then, he turned towards them.
Firuza " Use flamethrower!"
Hearing my command, he shot a torrent of flames which engulfed the mages. Soon, the mages turned to ashes. Looked like they were not able to use spells due to this ritual.
Rumble!
Electricity started dancing around the formation.... Could it be....!
Firuza " Arcanine! Use Flare blitz and come back!"
Once again, he shrouded in blue flame and blitz towards me.
BANG!
He came out....
BANG!
With another BANG! Formation blew up. After my eyesight become normal, I saw Arcanine covering me. He was a little dizzy.
Firuza " Arcanine! You are hurt!"
I used my spells to heal him. He was better now.
Usman " Looked like it's over."
I turned around and saw him coming in his blue aura zigzagging around the area.
As he came, a light appeared around. After that doors opened in our surroundings and people came out. An elf with some guards also came out.
He came to us.
Bellas " Please have my and my people gratitude for saving us from these mages. It had been really tough for us. If it weren't for you and your party, we would be facing God's know what."
Usman" It's alright."
Firuza" We came here to help in first place."
Seeing around....
Bellas" Pardon me. Where is rest of your party? Are they injured?! We heard them saying that the other 2 groups were killed by you."
Firuza" Well... about that..." I said sheepishly.
Usman" We are the ones who killed all of the mages."
Bellas" WHAT?! BUT HOW?! IS IT REALLY..."
Seeing our reassuring faces, he realised that it was true.
Bellas" I...I still can't believe it. Who are you?! How I never heard about your party before!!"
Usman" Because we are not a mercenary party. We became one due to our current impediment."
He gave him our documents. When he started reading, his eyes widened and looked at us.
Firuza " If you need clarifications, you can contact Countess Phelorna Selakiir. She is Usman's future mother-in-law." I said pointing towards him.
Realising everything.
Bellas" So, you also killed the undeads."
Usman " Yes."
Bellas" Haaah! Phelorna is really lucky to have a future son-in-law like you. Are you and Raejiisa engaged?"
Usman" Yes."
Bellas" Then, I should write a letter of gratitude to her also?"
Then, some guards came. They were reporting about the city. After talking with them, he turned towards us.
Bellas " Well, looks like mages deaths left us some work. But again accept our gratitude for saving us. So, please tell me what you do you want."
Usman" Where is the best tavern here?!"
Firuza " Pffts!!"
I covered my mouth with my hands to cover my laugh. Marquee was looking at him strangely.
Bellas " Pardon?"
Usman " We were travelling all day before coming here and after all this, I want to rest in a decent place."
Bellas" Aha! That's obvious. How about you stay in my mansion..."
Usman" Sorry but tavern will be fine."
Bellas " Huh?!!"
Firuza" Hahahaha!"
I couldn't stop laughing anymore. Usman was looking at me with a stoic look and marques was confused. I wiped tears from my eyes.
Firuza " Pardon me but that's kind of person Usman is. He is a good and selfless person for people mostly. But when it comes to stay..."
I looked towards him.
Firuza" He is kinda keen on living in a tavern. It's due to some veterans' stories, he heard during his training."
Bellas" Well....we do have some great taverns in the south... but I still want to show my gratitude..."
He looked towards me for help.
Firuza" Well... you can invite him to a dinner if you want."
He was looking at me flabbergasted.
Bellas" ... really?"
Firuza " Yeah..."
He sighed and gave us an address to a tavern.
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Usman P.O.V.
We reached the tavern. First, I went to horse shed. I found a guy there.
Guy" Yes?"
Usman " I want a place for my familiar here."
I pointed towards Arcanine. He looked at him with wide eyes.
Guy" I -i.... please stay here....I will bring the owner..."
Few minutes later, a gentleman came here with him.
Owner" Hello, I might say it's my first time seeing such familiar."
Usman" Well..."
Suddenly a guard came.
Guard " Harold! Lord Bellas has sent to inform you that! Sir! You are already here?!"
He ran to us.
Harold" Pardon me but who is this person?"
Guard " They are the party which saved us from the mages!"
Harold" WHAT?!"
He turned to us shocked.
Harold " Sir, you should said that before."
Usman " No, it's okay. I want to just have some rest."
Harold" Yes after what you have done for us. It's obvious."
Usman" Now about Arcanine's accommodation..."
Harold" You don't have to worry, sir. We will take great care of him or.."
Usman" Him."
Harold" Yes, we would take care of him. Boy, escort the familiar and gave him some good meat."
Usman" No, we are all tired. So, we will rather sleep."
Harold" As you wish. Please."
He pointed towards a door.
Guard" Then, excuse me."
I nodded and he left. We went in and walked towards the bar.
Harold " Will you like some drinks?"
Usman " No. How much for our 3 days stay with meals?"
Harold" Well, for what you have done..."
I raised my left hand.
Usman" I will stay here IF you take the full rent."
Harold" But..."
Firuza" Accept it. He is that kind of person."
She was smiling. He sighed.
Harold" That would be 87 SPS."
I put a hand in my bag and took out a sac. I took 13 sps and put in my bag.
Usman" Please don't knock the door."
Harold " Sure."
We went upstairs and moved into our individual rooms. I projected the alarm and put my clothes in inventory. I laid on bed naked.
Usman ' Arcanine. You okay?'
Arcanine ' Yes master. I was going to sleep.'
Usman ' Talk to me if something happened.'
Arcanine ' Yes.'
Then, I slept.
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Usman P.O.V.
I woke in the noon. I washed my face and wear my armour. I sat on bed.
Usman ' Luminous.'
Ding!
Quests: Completed!
Rewards:
550 SPS
Ding!
Congratulations!
You have leveled up!
Cr 10!
Skills:
Projection: 86 arrows / 43 pairs of swords
23 pairs of awakened byakuya and Kanshou
11 low power Cadelborg 2
5 high power Cadelborg 2
2 Rho aias
2 sword barrel
1 Unlimited Blade Works
Mana enhancement
All purpose map
Demonic mark opened
Self healing
Hell blaze
Arcanine
Cr 10
Moves:
Crunch
Flamethrower
Flare blitz
Extreme speed
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For the rest of the day, we moved around town sightseeing. At night, we went to Marquee's mansion for a dinner. After that we slept.
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Firuza P.O.V.
I woke up in the morning. I sat up rubbing my eyes and wore my clothes after washing my face. Even though I wanted to take a bath again today.
But I think, this would be something more appropriate at my home. I went to dinning area and met with Usman. After our breakfast, we went out.
Firuza " So, are we leaving soon?"
Usman " Yes."
I realised that walking towards the mayor's office. We went in and he had his status.
Cr 10!
That's something like a legend but I also had a mythical class. When I had mine.
Cr 5.
Yes. I had leveled up that night. Also learnt new spells too. But considering Usman's....I was still weak After that we went out and Usman gave me 235 cps.
Well, it was because I said to him to save his SPS. Haaah. I went ahead and buy some items.
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Usman P.O.V.
I bought some roasted meat with 650 cps and brought it to Arcanine. He ate it happily. He was okay too. Well, looked like, I won't have to put him in the Pokeball.