He went to the goods vendor and saw the simple tent that he set up. A tent that has a few meters wide and a table for the goods to be laid. It's foundation was a hard wood that was put in the center as a stand to have ample space inside. The hem of the tent was tied with a knot and was tied on the other end with a stick. Making it a decent tent to accommodate even several persons inside.
There were assorted goods there from weapons, armors, trinkets, rings, potions and several wands and staffs displayed. They were in awe as they saw the weapon rack meticulously arranged and the items were arranged splendidly.
They entered the place and the inside was lighted with candles. The old man welcomed them with a smile. Wiping his dagger with a table cloth. He has a leather apron on his waist and looked buff. His sweat glistened as the candle light reflected it's radiance.
"Good evening misters. What items do you want, Weapons? Potions?" He asked then paused. "Or perhaps a Necromancer wand?" He added, his interest piqued as his eyes narrowed.
"How did you know?" Kenji asked quite surprised. Merlin went to scratch his chin.
"Well, as a vendor, you should know the market demands of the customers. Haha, just joking, I did not know that you are a Necromancer. It was a random guess," he smirked, showing his teeth.
The room smelled lavender, as Kenji sniffed the air. There were lavenders and other healing herbs present on stock.
The vendor took a bread and gave it to him. "Take that as an investment. As for your wand, do you want to loan? Treat that as a new customer promo." He said then stabbed the dagger on the table. He grabbed the wand that has an orb with an eagle's claw gripping it.
"This costs 1200 gold coins. You can use it for now and pay me back later. Don't think of getting away as I can track you down with an assassin," he said then smiled again. This time it was of pure mischief. "Here is a contract, sign it and we will be done."
The contract was read my Merlin to avoid having being sued or getting killed due to it. Even being a slave or in debt will be possible with this kind of schemes.
Merlin read it and the contract says he will pay 1200 in next month or if he fails to do it, then he will have to pay it by labor as his assistant for a week.
"Why are you doing this?" Kenji asked curiously.
"You know I am also a necromancer. I can sense that you are of a same kin. The problem is, we are few. Too few compared to other class holders. I will welcome you to our circle if you can pass this test.
"Level up till level 10 and we will welcome you to the Necromancer Guild." He said the passed the wand.
[Necromancer's Wand]
Damage: 2 to 4
Speed: Fast attack speed
+ 1 mastery to Raise Skeleton
+ 1 mastery to Soul Fire
+ 1 mastery to Bone armor
+ 10 Mana points
He would save money for a necromancer's wand. As for his plan with his last money. Then next was to buy a weapon that could be used with ice damage.
"Um, can I buy a weapon. Something that has ice damage?" He asked.
"Why ice though? Hmm, peculiar but I know what you are thinking. I have one short sword here in the back that has ice damage. For freezing enemies yes?" The vendor said to him.
"By the way, how improper for me, I am Lux Von. A Necromancer Guild Leader, pleased to meet you!" He said then grabbed the sword. Passing it to him.
He had a short sword with ice damage now. With his favorite element. As it has freezing effects.
[Short Sword of the Ice]
Damage: 3 to 8
Speed: Very fast attack speed
+ 1 cold damage
+ 1 second freezing effect
+ 1 second slow
Kenji then bought the sword with 112 gold coins. He also bought 2 rations fit for 1 day for the both of them.
"Go to the Priestess of the Citadel of Light. May she guide you to your next endeavors." He said and the two went to the village center.
He saw a priestess and she looked troubled. They could tell even with the robes covering her face.
Merlin went to ask her what troubles she had and she spoke.
"I am sorry for getting troubled. I am Amara and I am the Priestess of the Citadel of Light. Please help us, I know you are a Necromancer and I hope you can help me," she said with hands gripped together.
"I am sent by Lux. I am happy to help you." Kenji said to her with confidence and reassurance.
"At last, finally someone who listens. This camp will be on danger if this continued. There was an evil lurking in the cave nearby south east from this camp. Defeat the evil in the corrupted cave nearby that were amassing troops to attack the camp and you will be rewarded with a skill page. Do you accept?" She asked.
Kenji was itching to fight and so he wanted to leave immediately. "Yes I accept!"
"Good! Tarry now and safe travels. Fight hard!" She shouted to encourage him.
'Now that's something,' Kenji scoffed. "I will leave now."
Kenji immediately went to his travels and Merlin was a Mage that could help him. He immediately grabbed the wand and saw the difference. A wand on his left and a sword on his right. A perfect blend of skill casting and physical combat.
With the two of them exiting the camp. They were watched with the other class holders with awe. They knew that this two would be heading there as they have noticed.
"Well, wish you all the luck!" Someone shouted from afar. Maybe the guard of the entrance of the camp as what Merlin and Kenji guessed.