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Chapter 37 - Dreamer and chaser

on the next day as abel with his three cousins helping Kaede with cleaning the house,

some Knock could be heard ,

as Abel open the door it was Dalva who rushes and grab abel hands

"look abel look into the sky!!" shout Dalva

as everyone in the house comes out and look upon the sky

A beautiful golden Line of Light decorated the sky its beautifull shine brightest than the sun, with many beautiful Glint of Light follows the Line

everyone in the village was shocked in such beautifull sight, something even a 500 years old elf ever saw anything like this,

as abel hearts filled with joys and wonder, he is determined more than ever to saw the beauty of this world

Time pass, and now 2977 now 15 years old Abel been Finish his Junior Academy, He has reputation of being Skilled with his Twin short Swords,

However due this Small Village, Has no Advance Academy , Abel cant continue his education in this small Village,

this thorn Abel hearts with the only way he could continue his education was in Big City, although Abel ddnt want to leave his family, Both his uncle and auntie Supports him ,

specially considered the closest place is in fact Melody Capital City of Fonta Aria which also the safest Place he could be,

Ruri Stains, on her old days only wanted to see abel chase his Dreams

on one faithful night Ruri Stains calls abel to her room

"grandma you call?" says Abel

"oh there you are " says Ruri , Her old Skin and Frails Body slowly walking towards a family album, There she pick up a family Portrait , a picture of 2 year old Abel and both her Parents

Abel Mother's was a bakeneko, She has Silver Long Hairs till her chest,and Cat Ears That distuingish from other. Yui Stain, She was a cheerful person who claims not only abel's father heart due to her charm, but also Ruri as she saw Yui not only as Daughter in Law but actual Daughter,

her Reckless ,Bold but energic Personality was Passed to Abel.

Abel's Father. Sulyvan Stains Was Known as Brave Person even ever since a child,

Sulyvan while often known as Dense and extremely unromantic person, somehow manage to win yui's Heart which probably contributed by his Crispy Jokes, and Stupid Expression he often make, despite this, Sulyvan Was also Known To be Handsome man With Long hairs till his neck,as abel inherit Brown hairs and Blue eyes from him,it was believed Abel fathers was half Elf, as The late Husband of Ruri was a half Elf, Although Ruri says Sulyvan Barely Inherit anything from his father aside his brown hairs and Crispy Jokes

"you know dear. When your father was like 10 or 11, He too were always wanted to see the world, just like you, His father was A Fisherman he will come home with thousands of story about his Adventure, due this, Your dad never stop from begging his father to take him to the sea," Ruri said

"ah that is why theres a lot of pirate related stuff in his room" said Abel

"ahaha yeah and no, When he finally allowed to go to sea , He was Fall unconsious Immedietly, to make for his embrasment, when he was like 17 he joins the local guards while studying in Paladin Academy. And the first thing he do is hunt pirates and bandit, and show it off to me and your grand father. Oh the proudest face we ever see could be seen in his face" says Ruri,

"but its not without Roadblocks, His Elf Gene essentially caused him to having hard time to adapt, some of guards tell him to not pursue the Pirates, but he didn't stop no matter what he face he will conquer the sea," says Ruri

abel sit beside his Grand mother

"and for it he was able to see the world, sent across the sea to distant land , when first time its happened, he would sent 100 of Pictures of him having adventure everyday,

knowing that, it is unfair if we limits your dreams right?" says Ruri

"but Grandma it is expensive to live in capital City, and I also don't know anything about them, Uncle and auntie still have to raise all of my cousin, I don't want to be selfish by making them pays all of my need" says Abel

" no need to. I have some saving for you to use, I actually save it in case of anything, but right now see my Beloved Grand Son follows his Dream is the only things I want,

So please take this dear, and I have some old friends in the city that will help you," says Ruri as she handed some cash to abel

"don't worry I still have some more, in case Nagiatsu and kaede need to help " says ruri assuring abel

Nagiatsu and Kaede also express their supports for abel to chase his dreams,

this essentially solidify Abel's Determination as he realizes all of his friends also already departure from the village to chase their dreams

he remember during their last meeting, they promised to meet each other again one day when they finally achieve their dreams

finally abel's Agree on go to Melody Capital City, as Nagiatsu Take him to nearby Train station. He saw every of his famly waving their hands, abel Make a promise he will return to them one day when he was a famous explorer. He then board the trains and began his journey a long 15 Hours of journey inside the trains, until he enter the Melody City, The Capital City of Fonta aria, this mark the beginning of abel Stains Journey

there he meet with Huskar, an Orc who is Ruri Old Friends, which lead abel to his House which is said was Stains Family Property, This shocked abel to the core as the house is so beautifull, its one story house but fully decorated in the middle of city

"take care kid" said Huskar as he leave abel alone who explore his house,

inside the house is still clean like it was still maintained daily, inside abel found a lot of Family Portrait, from his father, Mother,Uncle and auntie, Even some of family member abel never knows

Thus Began the Journey of Abel Stains

one who often collided with other.

As Abel Finally Settle on His new House in Melody City the Capital of Fonta Aria ,

He Quickly Sent a message towards his Friends, Hearing That They Congrats Him and make a promise when they all reach 25 They will reunite again in the Hills at Lagu Village

as New Day Come with Fresh Smile and Hope in His Face Abel Began his day Wearing a Clothes That he have been Preparing ever since his 15th Birthday, He Approach Sovereign Melody Academy, one of The Academy That Generally owned by the Mage Society

as He submit His Registeration With Smile He Notice Other Candidates who is Younger than him

many race ranging from Orc,Goblin,Other Beastman, to even a Fellow Yokai who is Refugee to Fonta Aria also could be seen Waiting in the Hallway.

the Academy While Big , It was amongs the Less Crowded Academy in Fonta Aria.

however The Test was Not Easy either, as such Becoming an Explorer Let alone Paladin usually Required Skills, and Experience . a Typical the one he cant get on random Academy.

As The time reach 2 Pm, Abel Names was finally called To join the Test,

the First Test was in fact A physical One, Where he was tasked to Travers Certain Place,Swimming, Climbing and Many more,

This was Great opportunity, Despite Shows no Youkai or Beastman Body parts like claws, Ears or Tails, Abel Body was in fact inherit his Mother's Characteristic , his speed and Flexibility Shines amongs the Other.

even when His academic Score barely Pass, he still manage to score Great overall due his Physical Traits,

however One that Crucially Fails him was in fact he is Lacking of Funds as such the academy in big City turns out to be way more expensive than in the Village

Abel While Shocked by the Result but was already expect things like this as such he live his entire life in Lagu Village which amongs the Cheapest Village to live in The Country,

Thus his Funds preventing him from Joining the Academy,

of course they gave some advice to Abel, Where he should Find Some Certification from Joining Local Guards as they Pay some well or even Joining The knights as They often Known for their Schoolarship Program

On that Day Abel Wander around the Big City, as He still figuring his Next Move, he Try to get Familiar with the New Place that he live,

The Massive Mega Politan of Melody City is nothing Like His Small Village,

while Massive, thankfully Maps and many Road Guide could be found alongside the road,

as he was Mapping the Road with his Mind,

Abel come across with a Girl who notice abel unusual Behaviour

"Hey, are you lost?" the girl approached Abel.

She had waist-long silver hair, her golden eyes shining with a gentle smile.

"Uh… no, ma'am. I'm just mapping the city in my head," Abel replied.

"Mapping? Oh, you're not from here, are you?" the girl asked.

"Yeah, I just moved here yesterday. I guess I want to familiarize myself with the area first," said Abel.

"Well, alright then. If you get lost, you can always ask the patrolling guards. They'll show you any direction you need. I'm Arieta, by the way," said the girl.

"Abel… Abel Stains," Abel answered.

As they parted and Abel returned home, he concluded the day and went straight to sleep.

The next morning, he gathered all the newspapers he could find and read them carefully.

"Join the guards…" he murmured. Thinking it over, he decided to contact his family for advice.

While waiting for their response, Abel took a stroll around his house, exploring every corner carefully.

"Hm… has this house always smelled this good?" he wondered, the scent feeling so warm and somehow nostalgic to him.

Not long after receiving his family's answer, Abel was given some recommendations: joining the military as a knight or becoming an investigator with the Investigator Guild.

In the end, Abel decided to join the Investigator Guild. The opportunity to explore different locations, meet new people, and gain experience felt valuable. On top of that, it would help him raise his funds.