The group looks at Adam stunned. The look that they give to Adam is like a person looking at a higher authority person or something. The look is almost adoring.
Adam waves at them as they continue to just stand there as he calls for them
"Hello? Hellooooo? Anyone there?"
After a few more attempts at getting their attention, the leader finally wakes up from his stupor and reacts to Adam's calls.
"He- Hello sir. Thank you for saving our lives just now."
"Ah, no worries. What are you all doing out here anyway?"
"We are completing our quest, sir. We are tasked with killing an Ogre."
"Quest?"
"We are from the Academy, sir."
"Please stop with the sir thingy. I'm around your age. Just treat me like a friend."
"Of course, yes. Ermm, are you a knight from the Knight Order?"
"Knight Order? What's that?"
"Knight Orders are organizations responsible for keeping the kingdom's safety. There are 3 knight orders in our kingdom. The Red Rose Knight Order, White Lily Knight Order, and Golden Daisy Knight Order. The Red Rose Knight Order is responsible for keeping the public's safety. The White Lily Knight Order is responsible for keeping peace at the border and the Golde Daisy Knight Order is responsible for keeping the Royal family's safety and doing special operations."
"I'm not from any of the Knight Order. I am just a traveler."
Adam's reply shocks the leader a little bit. With Adam's strength, he is sure that Adam is from one of the Knight Orders. Unless-
"Are you from the Academy Adam?"
"No. What is the Academy?"
"The Academy is an institution where people could go to learn no matter their age. The only requirement to enter is you need a certain amount of strength to enter. However, if you wish to enter, there is no need to worry because unless you are weaker or stupider than a child, you are practically already enrolled."
"What do you learn there anyway? And how do you graduate?"
"There we learn about fighting tactics, group fights, and also practice individual fighting. Other paths could be pursued like alchemy and blacksmithing. Those paths are usually the minority but some people become famous after graduating. One of them is the great Alchemist Joxtir. How to graduate will depend on the path you choose to take. For example, I choose the knight path and to graduate, I need to defeat a boss-grade monster of the same level alone."
"Oh, what is your level?"
"I'm level 18 right now."
"I see. Ermmm-"
"Ah, I'm sorry for my lack of manners. My name is Ferdinez. The leader of this group."
Taking the opportunity the others in the group also introduce themselves
" I'm Cassy. The vice leader. Nice to meet you."
"Hello, my name is Michael."
"I'm Lorens. Thanks for saving us."
"Hi, my name is Dira."
The 5-person group consisting of 3 knights and 2 mages introduce themselves one by one.
"Hello again. My name is Adam White. A traveler."
As they talk with each other they see that it is almost evening. They decide to return to the town as their objective has been achieved and the night is also coming. As the town is not so far away, they arrive there quite fast.
Along the way, they chat and familiarize themselves with each other. Adam continues to take mental notes of anything note-worthy lore-wise. Who knows when all this information is needed.
What surprised Adam is that everyone in this world also has a level system. The difference is that they need to train to increase their level. Unlike players who gain experience by killing monsters, the people of this world gain experience by practicing their skills.
Other than that, this world practically works by the same rules as other players. Adam continues to chat with the group as they queue waiting for their turn to enter the town.
As Adam's turn arrives, Adam takes out the letter and gives it to the town guard who is checking him. The town guard takes the letter, sees the recipient, and thanks Adam. He then pulls out a crystal orb and asks Adam to touch it.
Adam reaches out and touches the orb and suddenly a blue holographic panel appears above the orb. The panel lists his name, age, levels, and title.
The town guard smiles at Adam and keeps the orb back in his inventory.
"May I ask what is the use of seeing my status panel?" Adam asks curiously.
"Is this your first time entering a town?" The guards reply to Adam calmly. His response seems like it is not the first time he has answered the question.
"Ah, yes."
"When we open your status panel, we mainly look at your title. Your title will show if you are a criminal or someone bad. If you are a criminal or affiliated with any criminal organization, we will immediately arrest you."
"I see, thank you for answering my question."
"You're welcome. I hope you have a good time in Quizo town."
Adam nods at the guard and enters the city alongside Ferdinez and the others.
[Congratulations on being the first to arrive at a town.]
[Reward: 1 Gold Chest, 1 gold coin, 500 exp]
Adam ignores the notification as he already expected it. He continues walking with Ferdinez when he suddenly realizes he doesn't know what to do now that he has arrived at the town. He remembers that Allen asked him to immediately send him a friend request once he arrives at the town but he is certain Allen is still not at the town yet.
Adam then turns to Ferdinez and asks his plan.
"So, where are you going now?"
"We will go back to the Academy to report our success. What about you Adam?"
"I don't have any plan yet. The person I am supposed to meet with will arrive maybe tomorrow at noon at the earliest.
"Since that's the case, would you like to join us tomorrow morning? We are going to go to the market and celebrate the success of our biggest quest yet."
"I would love to join you. Where should we meet tomorrow?"
"We can meet back here. Oh and if you want a good and affordable place to stay, go to Winston Inn. That inn is owned by my friend and if you say that I recommend you to it, he will give you a discount."
"Thank you, Ferdinez. See you tomorrow."
"See you tomorrow, Adam"
Seeing Ferdinez and his group go on their way, Adam turns around and is about to walk to this Winston Inn but realizes that he doesn't know where this inn is. Adam thinks about it for a moment and finally decides to just log out.