After the power of the Emberfruit had fully settled in his Beasts, John felt a new surge of energy flowing between them. But there was more to learn.Marik and Amel had a way to keep his Beasts hidden within a separate dimension, allowing him to call them forth when needed. So said that he want to learn that. It will definitely be useful."Alright," John said, turning to Marik and Amel. "So how do I start?""It's all about channeling your bond with them and visualizing a place for them to rest. You'll need to focus on a connection strong enough to keep them safe there," Marik said.Amel added, "It can be tricky at first. It took us both a bit of time to get used to it."John immediately doing it. He closed his eyes and focusing on his link with Inky and Miki. He pictured a space, vast and secure, a pocket dimension only they could enter.Almost instinctively, he felt their energies shift and slipping from the physical world into the hidden dimension he'd created for them.Opening his eyes, he found the room empty of his Beasts. "Did it work?"Amel and Marik looked at each other, then back at him with wide eyes."That was... fast," Amel said, half in awe. "You got it on the first try?"Marik chuckled, shaking his head. "Usually takes a bit longer to master the process. Guess we shouldn't be surprised, though, you've got a talent for this."John scratched his head, smiling. "I thought it'd be harder, honestly."Amel grimaced and shrugging. "Maybe for us, but it seems to come naturally to you."John glanced back at the spot where his Beasts had disappeared, then at his friend."Anyway, thanks, to you two I can do this finally."John then stretched, glancing around the quiet room as he said,"We should all get some rest."Amel nodded, heading to her room, but reassured him, "Don't worry about Irene. She'll make her way back later."With that, John retired to his own room, letting the exhaustion of the day settle over him. He didn't worry about Irene and trusting Amel's words. Then soon drifted into a deep, restful sleep in his bed.---The next morning, John woke just as the first light broke through the window. He glanced over at Marik who was still fast asleep, sprawled out in a position that seemed anything but comfortable to him, Marik also snoring softly.John snorted and quietly made his way to the bathroom to freshen up.Feeling refreshed, he decided to explore the town in the early morning light. The streets were calm and most shops still closed, with only a few vendors setting up for the day.As he walked, John's mind buzzed with thoughts about his new world and the incredible creatures within it."This world," he muttered, looking around, "there's so much I don't know yet."He realized he needed someone to guide him through all of this — a mentor who could help him fully understand the world of magical Beasts. But then he wondered, should he stick with Irene and her team? Or was it time to strike out on his own?The idea of exploring alone was tempting, but he reminded himself he barely had a grip on the basics. Besides, he had no money yet.He stopped in his tracks as a thought hit him."An Adventurer's Guild..." John mused, thinking back to the novels and anime he'd watched. In worlds like this, an Adventurer's Guild was a common staple. It was where heroes took quests, earned money, and built reputations and things like that.Maybe he could find one here?And then, not far ahead, a modest building with a sign that read "Adventurer's Guild" caught his eye. His lips curved into a smile, feeling a spark of excitement.As he entered, he found the place mostly empty, the early hour keeping most adventurers still in bed or on missions. But the guild was open.Behind the counter, a young woman around his age was stifling a yawn, her eyes bleary with exhaustion. Maybe she have night shift.John approached, giving a small wave. "Uh, good morning! Is the guild open this early?"The woman blinked, shaking herself awake before giving him a tired smile."Yeah, we're open. Most people aren't in yet, but if you need something, I'm here."I'm looking for a quest I could take. Something manageable for a beginner," John said.The woman looked him up and down, her gaze lingering on his unsure stance. "You're new, aren't you?" she asked, a faint smile playing on her lips.John nodded. "First time in a guild like this."She chuckled and gave a knowing nod. "It's normal for fresh adventurers to be a bit lost. Just head to that board," she said, gesturing toward a large wooden board covered with tacked-up sheets of parchment. "Pick one that suits you and bring it here. I'll get you registered."John thanked her, heading toward the board. He paused halfway, though, a new thought forming in his mind.Turning back to her, he asked, "Actually... is there anyone here who could teach me how to fight?"The woman regarded him for a moment, sizing him up again, and then shrugged. "I could."John blinked in surprise. "You?"She shrugged. "Yeah. For a price."John's excitement faded as he remembered his empty pockets. He tried to hide his disappointment, but she noticed and added, "Start with some low-level quests. Earn a little coin, and then I'll consider it. If you want proper training, I can teach you fighting techniques that you can use for both fighting human and Beasts."He grinned, feeling a spark of hope. "That sounds great. Really.""Just know," she added with a smirk, "I charge 20 gold a week."The smile slipped off his face. He didn't know much about this world's economy, but he could tell from her tone that 20 gold was steep."I... I'll keep that in mind," he said with a sigh, trying not to look as daunted as he felt.John turning back to the board and walk toward it while he thought, "Maybe I should learn from Irene first. She'll have some basics I can build on. And I guess she will do it for free."John scanned the quest board, his eyes moving over the loosely arranged posters.They were tacked up haphazardly, some a little torn, others faded. Each one displayed a rank in bold lettering at the top, accompanied by a rough illustration and a brief description.His gaze settled on a quest with a "C+" rank stamped across the top.The drawing showed a large, sleek-looking beast with sharp tusks and piercing eyes. Intrigued, he leaned closer, reading the details:Quest: Capture the Shadowfang Lynx.Rank: C+Description: A shadow-dwelling lynx has been spotted prowling the outskirts of town, raiding livestock and causing panic among the locals. The Shadowfang Lynx is elusive and fast, making it difficult to catch. Local farmers are offering a reward for its safe capture and relocation to the guild.Caution: The beast is known to be highly territorial and will defend itself if cornered.Reward: 5 gold and a bonus for minimal harm caused during capture.John raised an eyebrow, feeling a rush of excitement. "This could work," he thought.A C+ rank wasn't beginner-level, but it also wasn't high enough to be unmanageable. And with the Emberfruit upgrade for his Beasts and his abbility, he figured he could handle it.He pulled the quest poster from the board and turned back to the woman at the counter. She looked at the quest, then at John with a mix of approval and mild surprise."Think you can handle a Shadowfang Lynx?" she asked with a slight smile.He nodded confidently. "I've got it."She then registering the quest in John's name, and John set out for the quest.---