As the sun began to set, casting a warm golden hue over the horizon, Kaito felt excitement as the caravan approached the bustling city, its towering walls and vibrant marketplace coming into view. After thanking the carriage operator for the smooth journey, Kaito stepped down onto the cobblestone street, ready to embark on the next chapter of his adventure.
He made his way to the Adventurer's Guild, a familiar destination. Upon entering, he was greeted by the receptionist, who looked up from her work.
"Welcome back, Kaito! How can I assist you today?" she asked.
Kaito approached the desk. "I've completed my quest," he said, presenting the parchment given to him by the village chief.
The receptionist examined the parchment. "Ah, an F-rank quest! Well done! This is your reward of 150 bronze coins," she said, handing him a small pouch filled with coins. "Now, you only need to complete one more F-rank quest to become an F-rank adventurer yourself."
Kaito felt eager at the prospect of leveling up his rank. "Thank you! I'm ready for more challenges."
As he turned to leave, he remembered the second parchment tucked away in his satchel. "Oh, the village chief also gave me this," he said, pulling it out and handing it to the receptionist.
She took the parchment and read its contents. Her eyes widened in surprise. "You've defeated goblins and discovered a goblin village? And you destroyed it, along with the goblin mage? That's quite an accomplishment!"
Kaito nodded, recalling the intense battle. "I also saved three villagers from that village."
The receptionist's expression shifted to one of admiration. "For each of those villagers, there are quests on the board. You will receive 150 bronze coins for each missing villager, totaling 450 bronze coins. Additionally, for defeating the goblins and destroying their village, you will receive an extra 400 bronze coins, as this qualifies as a D-rank quest."
Kaito's eyes lit up at the news. "That's incredible! Thank you for the information."
The receptionist began processing the details. Kaito waited, his mind already turning to the next challenge ahead, eager to take on more quests and further his journey as an adventurer.