-Dazai sank deeper into the massive bathtub, exhaling slowly before letting out a quiet chuckle-
Dazai: "Who would have thought I'd be at the top of the food chain of stars? Still, Mother is right–I'll have to keep this under wraps. It benefits me more that way… just like the priestess. She's no ordinary follower of the gods. That power radiating from her... fascinating. Of course, I'll need her favor. Then again... she's already smitten, isn't she?"
Emerging from the bath, he wrapped a towel around his waist and made his way to his room–only to pause as he spotted an unexpected guest.
Dazai: "Well, if it isn't Valeheart, the priestess. To what do I owe this surprise visit? I thought you'd be in the capital of Astria by now."
Valeheart, lounging on his bed, smirked as her gaze lingered over his form before she rose gracefully to meet him.
Valeheart: "Forgive my unannounced presence, dear future husband. I simply couldn't bear to leave without seeing you one last time. After all… after that little '10' incident, your mother is writing a letter to your father and sister as we speak."
Standing close, her finger traced idle patterns along his chest, her celestial blue eyes holding his with an unreadable glimmer.
Dazai: "I see. Family should know, after all. And you a family friend how... lucky."
-He exhaled, tilting her chin up slightly, a low chuckle escaping his lips-
Dazai: "Do contain yourself. You're only interested in my star level… or am I wrong? Do you think I'm a god you should grovel to? Let's make a deal—be useful to me in the future, and in exchange, I'll give you attention whenever you crave it. How about that?"
-Dazai trailed a single finger across her lips before stepping back. Her eyes, filled with promise–and something else entirely–remained on him even as she turned to leave. Over her shoulder, she sent him one last teasing glance-
Valeheart: "A man who makes such tempting offers… Remember your words in the future–when you're finally legal, that is."
-And just like that, she was gone-
-Dazai stood alone for a moment before exhaling sharply, shaking his head as he dressed in his Crimson Phantom adventurer gear—a black, mythril-reinforced coat with crimson-lined edges, a high-collared combat vest bearing a deep red sigil over his heart, abyssal leather gloves with clawed fingertips, and silent-step boots that left behind ember-like traces-
Dazai: "Good thing these gloves can change shape at will… and repair with mana. Reading all those books was worth it—information is always the best asset."
-With a swift motion, he leaped from the window, descending fast before rolling smoothly onto the ground. He set off toward town, his gaze locking onto a bustling guild hall—the perfect place to begin his journey-
-Upon entering, the room fell silent, eyes drawn to his presence and attire. He paid them no mind, striding directly to the reception desk.-
Dazai: "I'd like to join the guild."
-The receptionist greeted him with a bright smile before handing him a stack of forms-
Receptionist: "Of course, sir. Please fill these out first."
-Dazai quickly completed the paperwork, writing his alias,"The Noir Renegade"before sliding the documents back-
Dazai: "All set. I assume you'll be checking my star level next?"
-She nodded, gesturing toward the crystal ball on the desk. With a quiet sigh, Dazai placed his hand on it. This time, he carefully controlled his energy—ensuring he didn't break another one. The number 6 flickered into existence-
Inner Thought: "Focus is key. If I concentrate enough, I can avoid shattering these damn things..."
-The receptionist's warm smile returned as she handed him his guild membership card–marked Rank E–along with his first official quest-
Receptionist: "Welcome to the guild, Mr. Noir. We expect great things from you. Your first mission-slaying slimes."
-She giggled while handing him the quest notice. Dazai took it, his gaze briefly flicking toward the S-rank mission board before chuckling to himself-
Dazai: "Thanks. I'll be back soon."
-Stepping outside, he glanced up at the sky, a smirk playing on his lips-
Dazai: "Whoever said an E-rank can't take more than one job? Hah… I wonder,what are my limits?"