' i can't imagine this city will be demolished in a year'.
I contemplated before turning to face the seemingly unending sea.
Despite having more unnoticed options, I chose this vast city as the starting point for my journey for quite a few reasons.
Choosing a quieter town or a smaller city would have surely made it easier to disappear into secrecy, but I purposefully chose this bustling urban center, well aware of the risks it entails—most particularly, the chance of my true identity being revealed.
The reason for my seemingly bold decision is a great opportunity that this city provides, one that balances the risks it poses.
hiding within the unrest of city life is an unknown treasure: the mystical Kraken's Domain, an underwater dungeon hiding beneath the ocean's depths.
It's even more remarkable because it's the very first of its kind to be discovered.
To be more specific it will be first to be discovered by a human empire.
Some other races, such as the Elves or the dragon, control a portion of the underwater dungeon, but the majority of the dungeon is held by the sea races, whose knowledge was revealed in later parts of the game.
Dungeons are special regions where the space becomes distorted and a portal to another reality opens.
Some claim it's a curse from some forgotten god, while others think it's a blessing from the gods to their descendants, but we'll get to that later because I needed more strength before delving into the dungeon.
'Let's gains ourselves a new identity,'
I pondered,
Before glancing at the Adventure Guild, one of the city's tallest structures.
As I strolled through the bustling city, seeking for various unique objects here and there, I realized that the finest part about the fantasy world is that the people's ideas are not limited; there are numerous items that demonstrate the brilliance of the inhabitants of this planet.
I was in front of the building before I knew it.
The structure was a colossal work of art, its walls decorated with elaborate murals depicting legendary adventures and mystical creatures.
As I entered through the big wooden doors, revealing the guild's bustling interior, of the guild.
The sheer enormity of the guild hall was the first thing that hit me. It was a vast space buzzing with activity, adventurers of all types hurrying about.
Long wooden tables were piled high with maps, weaponry, and multiple items, while big bulletin boards posted an array of Quest opportunities. A big chandelier hung over the hall, casting a warm, golden glow.
I approached the grand welcome desk . A friendly-looking receptionist, a gorgeous middle-aged woman with a nice grin, sat behind it.
"Welcome to the Adventure Guild, How can I be of assistance to you today?"
She said warmly.
"I'd like to register as an adventurer."
I replied, going straight to the topic, i really need to work on my social skills.
"Of course," the receptionist said, pulling out a form from a drawer.
"We'll need some information from you. What's your full name?"
"Neil. Just Neil."
I replied without any hesitation, as I can't use my real name for obvious reasons I will be using the Neil as my adventure name from now on.
The receptionist raised an eyebrow but didn't press further. "Very well, Neil. Could you please fill out this form?" She handed him the parchment and a quill. "Name, age, and place of birth, please."
I scribbled down the fake details. "Neil. I'm thirteen, born in a nearby town of munal , about a hundred kilometers from here."
The receptionist nodded, jotting down the information.
"And what's with the mask , Neil?"
She asked but well they don't really need to check the faces of the people as they register with there mana pattern which is different for every individual like fingerprints, so her question was uncalled for.
"I don't like to show my face".
I gave a blant reply clearly showing her that I don't want to remove my mask .
" Too handsome to show your face, i see ".
She cracked a joke trying to lighten up the mood before she took out a globe type object from her desk.
" Please put your hand on the it and supply your mana or aura in it."
She asked and I did what she told me. With some momentary pain for a second in my finger as a needle pricked my skin to collect some blood sample everything was over.
"Great," she said, finishing up the paperwork.
"Neil, you're officially registered. Keep your adventurer's badge and identity card safe; losing it will cost you a fine for a new one."
She handed me a small metal insignia with my fake name etched on it and a small "E" inscribed below to represent my current rank, as well as a small card with my information on it.
I took the insignia and attached it to the back of my cloak.
"I'd like to make a request."
Looking back at her, I said.
"Sure".
Though she appeared perplexed because asking for a request on the first day of registration was unusual, she cooperated nonetheless.
"I'd like to know what kinds of quests related to reptiles I can take right now."
I asked her, and she gave me a funny look, but she still nodded her head, informing me that I would have it by tomorrow.
I'll never forget how I perished due of the Python bastard back in my former world, and I'll avenge myself by murdering at least one of every type of reptiles in this universe.
[Once again, Eden, you're being petty].
An all-too-familiar voice interrupted my mental monologue.
'Look who choose to show up, you were practically nonexistent from the previous day.'
I responded to her sarcastically.
[Stop blaming me; you are the one who has stopped talking to me].
She scoffed at my statements and rebuked me.
'then give me the answers I needed'.
I responded to her, and she fell silent again.
"Could you please recommend a famous inn near here?"
When Edda did not respond, I hurriedly inquired of the lady receptionist.
"Well, there's an inn called Phoenix's Perch on 16th street, the best inn in the city, you can try your luck there."
With a professional smile on her face, she responded.
"I appreciate it."
I replied before leaving the guild, but I was smirking under my mask as I confirmed the location of my first Easter egg of the game.