- There are three reasons why we are becoming independent adventurers. First, when you are affiliated to the guild to stay affiliated there is a certain quota of quests you must complete each month plus there are some times when the guild receives requests from nobles in those cases, sometimes the nobles request certain adventurers or the guild choose some and when that happens you can't refuse the quest.
- I didn't know about that. says Abel
- The worst is that these types of quests are the most dangerous.
- Why? asks Juliana
- Because they never reveal everything in those quests and if the commissioner is a noble it's even worse because if they are trying to keep a secret they won't hesitate to get rid of the adventurers
- Really! asks Gancelot
- That makes sense. says Juliana with a pensive expression
- My second reason is simple. I don't like it when people give me orders. says Noah with widened eyes
-...
-...
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{Abel}
" Boss is so cool!"
{Gancelot}
" As expected of my master! He basically said that he doesn't like it when there are people standing higher than him!"
{Juliana}
" Should I really join? This guy is completely crazy."
Juliana sighs
- So, what is your last reason?
- The third reason is that I intend to create my own guild
- You want to create a guild? asks Juliana. Is that even doable?
- It is. The only reason why nobody did it is that the adventurer guild exists. Since the adventurer guild has a long history people's trust in it is incredibly high including those of noble standing.
- Then why do you want to create a guild, Boss? asks Abel. Do you have a plan?
- A plan? Obviously, I do. And it has been set in motion for quite a bit of time.
- What do you mean? asks Gancelot. Because I am a little lost right now.
- There are two things you need in order to get the trust of your client. First is the strength to be able to complete any and every kind of quest. Fortunately, I am the youngest to ever get a King's Sword title, which says more than enough about my strength. The second thing a guild needs to earn its client's trust is fame.
- Fame? Why? asks Juliana
- What do you think Abel? asks Noah
- Because fame also equals achievements recognized by the public and those that are highly placed within society.
- This also means that the client will think that no matter what we will do everything to keep our fame and reputation. In other words, they will believe that we are desperate for achievements and desperate to keep our achievements
- Boss... You already have both. Does that mean that you have been planning this for a long time?
- Not really, its been a month since I came up with this plan
{Noah}
" Basically ever since I came back."
Gancelot is thinking about something. It's quite seeable as he is scratching his hair while grabbing his chin
- What is it, Gan? asks Juliana
- I mean... will people really think you are desperate for achievements, master? I mean, you already are the youngest person to get a King's Sword title.
- They will, Gan. Did you forget who Noah is?
- What do you mean, sis? asks Gancelot
- Before being an Unofficial King's Sword, Noah is the third son of the Arcadios Ducal family. An illegitimate son whose brothers are considered to be genius.
- So?
Juliana sighs
- The father is a King's Sword, the eldest is a King's Sword, the second has entered the Unofficial list and the third also entered the Unofficial list. The Arcadios Duchy has more than enough King's Sword, therefore the next heir needs more achievements than just being a King's Sword.
- I kinda get it but at the same time, I don't. says Gancelot
- Just forget about it. says Juliana
- BOSS! IS THAT THE NEW PR5?
- You can go ahead and play. We are going to the adventurer guild after dinner. says Noah
- Let's play, Gan! says, Abel
- Are you sure? I am gonna completely annihilate you, you know?
- Let's play this! Road Fighters Vs Repekken!
They both start playing while Noah leaves the room and heads down to the training ground. After he leaves, Juliana gets up and follows him. Noah takes the elevator and heads to the basement where the training ground is. After he arrives, the elevator goes back up and Juliana does the same.
[Training grounds with Noah]
Noah sits down and closes his eyes. The elevator arrives downstairs and opens. Juliana comes out of it and goes sit down next to Noah.
- What are you doing? she asks
- Simulation Fights.
- What's that?
Noah opens his eyes
- A simulation fight is literally simulating a fight in your mind by using the information you have on a person.
- And who are you fighting?
- Myself. he says while closing his eyes
{Noah}
" My Daemon self"
- Teach me how to do it. says Juliana
Noah opens his eyes again
- I am not looking down on you when I say this but it's impossible for you to do it. says Noah
- The hell? What do you mean it's impossible for me?
- I told you not to take as me looking down on you. Simulation fights are not something that everybody can do. I don't think that even my father would be able to do it.
- What makes it so hard to do?
- Because you need three things in order to be able to do simulation fights. Observation, Information, and Understanding.
- Why do you need those things to do simulation fights?
- Observation is needed to be able to create your opponent. You need to observe every single move your opponent makes to the tiniest details. The clothes, their habits, the expressions they make, everything must be observed. Through the Observation step, you are supposed to have attained enough information to create the opponent. If you don't have enough information then you won't be able to create your opponent. Lastly, is Understanding. It is the last and the most difficult out of all the three steps
- The most difficult? Why? she asks
- Understanding is the hardest step because you need to understand your opponent. What drives them, what decision they would make in each and every possible situation, what each and every spell they cast mean to them. You also need to understand their techniques. If you are able to do all those three steps then you will successfully create a simulation fight.
- Doesn't that mean that everybody can do a simulation fight as long as it's against themself?
Noah smiles
- That's what most people think, yes. But in reality, making yourself for a simulation fight is the hardest opponent to create. Think about it. How many people actually understand themselves? How many people actually observe themselves? How many people actually know what they want, and understand what drives them?
- If you put it like that, I guess...
- Creating yourself is a good choice for a first opponent because you get to learn more about yourself and your techniques but just creating yourself is already hard.
-.... Are you really the same age as me? she asks
- Mentally, I might be in my late 40's but physically we are definitely the same age. Noah says
{Noah}
" I can't even remember how old I was when I died. Age didn't matter during those time. All that mattered was if you had the strength to live and see the next day."
- Huh? What are you talking about? You think you are more mature than me!?
- I am only stating the facts. says Noah while shrugging
The elevator opens and Roan walks out of it
- Young master, The dinner is ready.
Noah gets up and extends his hand to help Juliana get up. she takes his hand and gets up. The three of them take the elevator up to the first floor. The elevator door opens and the three of them get off. They head to the dining hall, when they enter the dining hall Gancelot, Abel, Yoan, and Jynn are already there.
[After their done eating]
- Bro, where are mom and dad? asks Noah
- It seems like they went to a ball in Fayrak city at the palace. says Jynn
- In the capital? I never heard anything about a ball. says Juliana
- It's a ball only for families heads and their partners. That's probably why you didn't know. says Yoan
- What are you guys gonna do after this? asks Gancelot
- I am just gonna chill and relax in my room. says Yoan
- I, obviously, am gonna be going with you three. says Jynn
- What? asks Abel while looking at Noah
Noah notices that Abel is staring at him
- Don't worry. They both know about my plans
- By the way, Noah why do you want to create a guild? asks Yoan
-...
- Honestly, you can live well without doing anything since you are the third son of the Arcadios duchy but you are giving up that easy life to live one full of hardship and difficulties. Why?
- Because... before being the third son of the Arcadios duchy... I am Noah. he replies
Yoan smiles
- I see... Go do whatever you want, then! says Yoan with a smile
Noah's eyes widen, his eyebrows raise and his mouth opens. An expression of surprise, that's what formed on Noah's face after hearing his brother's words. Noah smiles
[After they are done eating, in front of the adventurer guild with Noah, Abel, Gancelot, Juliana, and Jynn]
- Let's go in. says Noah
They all nod. Noah opens the door and enters. When the group enters they grab the attention of every people inside the guild.
- Hey. Isnt that...
- Yeah. It's those Arcadios brothers that became King's Sword.
- What are they doing here?
- Who knows
The group walks up to the registration desk.
- We are here to become adventurers. says Noah
- A... ad... Adventurer? But aren't you Noah Arcadios?
- So, what if I am?
- So.. SORRY!
- You don't have to apologize. says Noah. Just sign us up
The receptionist takes out some papers and hands one to each of them.
- You just need to fill out the forms.
Noah looks at the forms and puts them back down
- What is the meaning of this? asks Noah
- What's wrong, Boss? asks Abel
- What is the first thing you learn during class at the Academy? asks Jynn
- Hmmmmmm.... OH! Not to reveal our energy and our abilities. says Abel
On the paper, there is a field that requires you to write down the energy that you use
- We are not gonna fill out these forms. says Noah
- But Boss, your fight with Darius got shown to everyone by the news.
- They don't need to know more than they already do. says Noah
- I am sorry for this. says someone walking down the stairs that lead to the upper floor. It seems like we've angered you, young master.
- I wouldn't say that I am angry but I definitely am annoyed, Branch master. says Noah
- Oooh, how did you know?
- Why else would you apologize for somebody else plus you have the guts to talk to me like that. I don't think that a normal employee would do any of those things.
The branch manager chuckles
- I guess you are right. My name is Foivos
Foivos is a tall man his face is more beautiful than handsome. He has short pink hair man with grey eyes. He also wears glasses.
- No last names? asks Jynn
- No. I am a commoner, after all.
- Who cares about that. Noah says after extending his hand. Noah Arcadios but I am sure you already know.
Foivos seem shocked at first but he quickly regains his composure and shakes hand with Noah. Foivos starts heading upstairs but stops
- What are you guys doing? asks Foivos
- That's what I wanna ask you. says Noah
- We need to go to my office to talk about the contract. replies Foivos
- There is no need for a contract. We are here to become Independent Adventurers
- WHAT!!??