After finishing my breakfast, I notice Michel looking through papers at the counter. With nothing better to do, I decide to approach the desk. When I reached it, I recalled Michel's mention of discussing employment today, so I inquire, "Do you have any jobs for me?" Without taking his eyes off the paper, he responds, "Oh yes, I do. You can choose any job you want, from destroying a gang to saving a cat." Before I can respond, he continues, "But you have to know your limits; these jobs are dangerous, especially for someone who is starting out and doesn't have any Mythical powers."
I was surprised by his response. What did he mean by mythical powers? However, I don't want to be seen as an imposter because I don't know if I was already supposed to know this or something else. I ask him, "When can I get these Mythical powers?" His hat covers his face, but I feel his stare. "By obviously gaining merits. The harder the mission, the more merits you will gain, and that's how you will get your Mythical power." I sense his face carrying an 'are you dumb' stare. Not wanting to reveal my ignorance, I decide not to ask further and instead inquire about available jobs. "What jobs do you have?"
Michel looks through his papers and lists some options, "Hmmm, I have finding the mysteries behind the death of the nobles' son's dog. I have the mysterious remnants of a ritual on a small hill. I also have one to guard the cemetery during the night hours."
"Micheal, can you repeat the second one?"
"Yea sure, the second one was the remnants of a ritual on a small hill that was found yesterday at noon."
I inquire, "Do you have more information?" He stares at the paper and says, "Yes, the remnants were found at noon, and the remnants were black hair, a whole skeleton, and black blood with night powder spread all over it." Black hair and a whole skeleton – were they trying to summon me or something? I have lost my black hair, which has been replaced by blond. I have to investigate this, so I say, "I will take the second one."
Micheal looks through it and says, "Ok then, take this." From under the counter, he pulls out a silver coin and flicks it at me. I barely catch it while fumbling. "Sorry, bad habits. Keep that coin with you; we put night powder on it, and it is connected to a user. So if you die or get lost, the Nightshade will be informed." I mumble, "User?" Micheal then responds, "You probably have heard other names for them; user is the term we use in the south region for the people who hold Mythical powers." "Oh, I see," I respond, acting as if I was already aware of this. I then put the silver coin in my pocket. The silver coin had no symbol or anything; it was just a round piece of silver. "Bye then, don't die doing something crazy, and also if you are in danger, just chew the metal. Don't worry; when in contact with saliva, it will dissolve, and we will know you are in danger."
"Umm, Michel, where is the hill that I am supposed to investigate?" The whole room became silent, and Michel jolted, saying, "Oh, my bad, I forgot. Man, it's been a long time since I have worked with newbies." He rips the paper and gives it to me, saying, "Here, take it; the information is right there with a map." "Okay, then. Thank you; I will be getting going." Michel nods. With deliberate steps, I step out of the agency and place my foot outside.