Zaine and his group make their way to the Adventurers Guild. He could feel the gaze of other people looking at him.
He ignored them and continued his walk before being abruptly stopped by one of the adventurers, trying to pick a fight.
"You think you're hot shit, aren't you? Take this!"
Without hesitation, the guy swung his hand, filled with jealousy. Albus stepped in and caught the hand mid-swing, which made him flinch.
Zaine did not expect someone to attack him like that, his face unfazed, but in reality, he was shocked.
Thankfully, Albus is there to protect him. After being blocked by Albus, the tough-looking adventurer realizes that the little girl is not just your regular small girl.
"Tch, a little girl." The adventurer then leaves the scene hastily.
Zaine thanked Albus by patting her head. Amy looks at Zaine,
'Maybe she also wants head pats?' Zaine thought to himself.
They finally reach the Guild Hall. They looked through the available quests and came up empty-handed. The events that took place the day before have made the guild in chaos, resulting in the guild taking off most of the quests.
The only quest left is the challenging quest and the quest related to clearing the tower.
{Save the World: Defeat the Dragon Lord (Part 1)}
Requirements: Lv.150 or S Rank Adventurer
Rewards: Passive Skill - Second Life, 50000 Gold Coins
{Hunt Dragons}
Requirements: Lv.75 or group of A Rank Adventurers
Rewards: 500 Gold Coins
{Kill Demonic Entities}
Requirements: Lv.50 or A Rank Adventurer
Rewards: 10 Gold Coins
{Save the World: Explore the Tower and reach the top (Part 2)}
Requirements: Registered Adventurer
Rewards: Unknown
With the tower exploring being advertised by the Adventurers Guild with full force, Zaine knew that the place must be filled with people. However, Zaine decided to explore the tower regardless. Maybe he could find the hidden treasures waiting.
They set off to the tower again. On the way, they met several adventurers who were also going to explore. They also encounter the group they saved yesterday.
"Hello, Zaine!" One of the women from the group shouted at him, trying to get his attention. Zaine ignored the girl and continued on their journey.
They arrive at the tower, just as filled with people as yesterday.
Through the road made by adventurers, they reached the 6th floor rather quickly and decided to explore the place.
The monster there is considerably strong for the other adventurers, with around the level requirement of 30 and the boss around 50 to 100. Most adventurers go with coordinated groups to clear the monsters.
Zaine, on the other hand, easily beat the monster with his summons, receiving a small amount of experience and their souls.
While climbing the tower, they come across other species of monsters, and every time he collects the soul, he checks for the combined option on his status, searching for potentials to make more 'Origin' monsters.
For now, Zaine has found several monsters that have the 'Origin' version available.
Origin Goblin
Origin Hound
Origin Zombie
Origin Spider
Even though Zaine still lacks the number of souls needed to trade for the origin-type monster, Zaine knew that he still needed to increase his mana first before being able to summon them.
They went past floor 6, then 7, then 8, 9, and finally, 10. The floor 10 is similar to floor 5. The place is quiet from beginning to end, and at the end of the floor lies a gigantic entrance leading to the boss room.
This time, they peeked inside the place and saw three people facing off against a monster with an eagle-like head and body and legs of a lion.
"A griffin!" Zaine was shocked to see the mythical creature being the boss of the 10th floor.
Observing further, he could see the boss had already been hurt badly.
It is not your ordinary adventurers. Their movements are like nothing from the previous party they met. This time, they have excellent synergy with each other. Complementing each other's abilities and displaying harmony in their movements.
One of the adventurers is especially good with his technique, facing the griffin head-on. While the two others are there merely to support him.
Not long after, they completed the boss fight, and the boss went down. Zaine overheard their conversation.
"Phew, that was not too bad, right, sir Lancelot?" Ask one of the adventurers.
"....Too easy..." The white-haired man replied.
Just then, they realized Zaine and his group were peeking through the door entrance.
"Come out!" The man demands that Zaine and his group reveal themselves.
Zaine complies and reveals himself. He calmly greeted the party of three, consisting of a tank, a healer, and the damage dealer.
Zaine had seen the power the man could wield. It was nothing like he had ever seen before. The strength he possessed was the result of his experience on the battlefield.
They exchange looks with each other.
"Oh, you're the new kid, right?" The healer spoke while trying to break the ice around them.
"Uhm... yes," Zaine answers after seeing she doesn't harbor ill intent towards him.
"I doubt your skill. What was your name... Zaine." Said him while mocking Zaine and taunting him.
Even being taunted, Zaine had known to stay calm and think logically.
"I don't acknowledge you coming into our guild, even if the king commands it."
Zaine remains calm and undeterred. Finally, he comes up with a proposition.
"Why don't we explore together for a bit? Maybe your opinion of me will change." Said Zaine.
Lancelot kept quiet as they joined forces for the first time.