Another year had passed. Gojo and Grisella kept training to improve their levels. They often used to send letters to Seldis. They also got a lot of letters from Seldis.
One day like any other day they went to the adventurers guild to take up quests. That's when they met Eric Flavel.
" It has been quite sometime since we last saw each other. Anyway would you want to join me on a new journey. " Eric Flavel said.
" Forgive us, but have settled here so I don't think we will be the right choice. At present we are getting decent quests helping us in our living. " said Gojo.
" Come on, you know I pay well for your services. So will you join me ?" Eric said.
" Nah, we won't, this city is a nice place to live in. Also the quests pay well. So please find someone else. " said Gojo.
" What if I say that I will stop at Seldis. We will be taking an alternative route this time. If you wish do tell me by tomorrow. " Eric Flavel said and then left.
That night after returning to their lodging they started to discuss about what to do.
" I think it has been quite a while we have come to Geradin. It would not hurt much if we go back to Seldis this time. Who knows whether we will get another chance like this in the future. " suggested Grisella.
" Hmm, sounds fine, we will be able to gain more experience and participate in more adventures along the way. " said Gojo.
" You only care about taking part in adventures. Don't you feel excited to think how Sister Isabel and Sister Felicia will feel when see us ?" asked Grisella.
" Well, it's not that I don't care about them. But we must explore the places along the way. Our knowledge about the geography of the areas will be enhanced with
exploration. " said Gojo.
He continued " Hey Grisella, don't you wish to explore this vast world ? I think you have heard quite a few stories back at the orphanage. I hope you are excited about exploring the world and discover new
things. "
" About that I don't really have any plans. What about you, Gojo ?" Grisella asked.
" I wish to explore this world as much as I can. Apart from that I want to become the strongest. It is quite thrilling to test out my skills and techniques in this world. " replied Gojo.
" That does sound interesting. I would like to test my abilities as well. " said Grisella.
They talked for sometime and then went to sleep.
The next day Gojo and Grisella went to the adventurers guild. Eric Flavel was also there. They told him that they were going to join him in his journey.
" I am pleased that you have made up your mind. We will be beginning our journey five days from now. Meet me at the center of the city in the morning after five days. From there our journey begins. " said Eric Flavel.
For the next five days they prepared for their new journey. Both of them bought new clothes for them and some small gifts for the sisters back at Seldis.
One day Gojo visited the temple of Hephlem, the God of wisdom. Just as he did during visit to the temple Goddess Lena he went towards the idol of the deity and stood there. He didn't know much about this deity named Hephlem. After waiting for sometime a surrounded him from all sides.
The Gojo looked up. He saw an old man with a long beard and moustache standing a little far away from him with a wide smile on his face. The old man had a white blanket wrapped all around around his upper part of the body.
" Okay, so we finally meet. As Goddess Lena has already informed you Honoured One, I am Hephlem, the God of wisdom. So, I heard you were having great time in this world. So, do you like it over here ?" the old man said.
" Well, all has gone well upto now. So I can't say anything about the future. " said Gojo.
" Fine then, let me grant you a blessing. I will grant you one that you will be glad to have in this world. " said the God of wisdom.
" Is that so ? What blessing are you granting me ?" asked Gojo eagerly.
" It's an inventory bag. You will be able to put a lot of things in this bag. While in this bag food items will take greater time to get spoiled. So you can go on long journeys. Also since you already have acquired appraisal you can use that to look up the items you have inside your inventory from time to time. Pretty convenient item right ?" the God of wisdom asked.
" Yes, that sounds super convenient. I am glad to receive such an item from you. " replied Gojo. He wasn't amused since he was expecting a new combat ability. However the item could save a lot of materials and resources for them.
" I am glad that you like it, so I guess I'll take my leave. " said the God of wisdom as he vanished into the light. Soon the light surrounding Gojo was gone. After that Gojo went back to his lodging.
The day of their departure came. As discussed earlier Gojo and Grisella went to the center of the city. There they found Eric Flavel waiting for them. There were three horse carts this time which were being loaded. There were two other adventurers who would escort Eric Flavel this time. They were the two beastmen Gojo and Grisella met during the encounter with the four tusked boar.
" So, we meet again. I am Barett, a wolf beastman and this is my sister, Claret. Hope we all get along. " said the male beastman.
" Pleased to meet you again. Let's hope that our journey goes well. " said the female beastman.
The four exchanged greetings and goy on the horse carts.
" Alright, let's begin the journey. Pray, that the gods watch out for us. " said Eric Flavel as the horse carts started to trudge along the city roads towards the exit. Just like they were checked when they got in, the gaurds at the exit went through their things and checked their identities.
Soon the horse carts had exited the city. They were now moving through the forests surrounding Geradin towards their next destination. They were heading towards Durbin village, the very same village that Gojo and Grisella had been to before. Both of them eagerly awaited for the adventures that awaited them on their journey back to Seldis.