Chapter: 85

“Congratulations. You all have the basic knowledge to start your adventurer journey. Local adventurer guilds such as ours will buy the drops you get from monsters – similarly, you can buy these drops from the guilds. You will be paid for monster drops in either gold or credit, many adventurers preferring credit as it’s safer to travel without gold – though this credit can only be used to purchase monster drops from the guild, or exchanged for gold for a small fee.” Michael gestured to the guild behind him.

“We also extend and offer to you to join our guild. As a part of the guild you will have access to our knowledge such as dungeon locations, quests and like minded adventurers to form a party with. You can also join the military – a military escort will be coming in approximately 3 days to take you to a larger city and begin your service training. It’s…” Michael pulls out a paper to read from in an emotionless tone “an opportunity to serve your country, your king, and achieve greatness. You will be given the proper training to achieve your potential and become a brother among many.”

Clearly, this message was intended to be read with an inspiring tone, yet this was competition to the guild, so Michael only read it as a formality.

“Of course, you can also become a lone adventurer or return to civilian life.” he shrugged, his body language seemingly mocking either of these options.

Folding the note, he put it back into his pocket and made one final announcement.

“Some of you will be chosen by the class trainers for more advanced, tailored lessons. Those of you not chosen can still pay for these lessons. Now, sign-up to the guild can be done at any of the booths here.” he pointed to three simple booths around the compound.

With that, he left the podium as many adventurers began making their way to the booth’s while a few waited, considering their options.

“So, what are you thinking?” Mark asked Jay.

“Well, I wanted to avoid joining the guild but I need access to dungeon locations and the relevant information if I want to survive. It would be certain death if I entered a locked high-level dungeon… What about you?”

“Fair enough. Ah, I was actually thinking about joining the military. It seems like it would be good to get further training by them and have a more stable income.”

“Seems risky. You could just become another number to them. Though I have never seen the military in our small village, so who knows” Jay shrugged “How about you, Kel?”

“Military.” Kel smiled, not giving a reason.

“Oh, fair enough.” Jay looked at the adventurer guild building “Well, we still have 3 days before your escort comes so I guess we can still do a dungeon together huh?” Jay smiled, looking back at Mark and Kel.

“Yeah… but maybe tomorrow? If I’m going to leave, I’ll need to get some things at home in order, say goodbye and whatnot.” Mark half-smiled as he looked toward the gate..

“Oh yeah. Fair enough. Well, how about we meet here tomorrow morning?”

“Sounds good” Mark smiled “And you’re coming too aren’t you?” he patted Kel’s shoulder – she simply nodded back and smiled, a true introvert.

“Well, I’m going to go sign up I guess. I’ll see you two tomorrow”

“See you mate, take care of yourself.” Mark put his hands in his pockets.

Kel simply said “See ya” as the duo began walking towards the gate.

Looking around, Jay found the smallest line and joined it, yet as he waited a voice sounded in his mind.

“Jay, report to the guild master.”

Jay sighed, leaving the line and began walking towards the adventurer building – some of the others in line behind him looked confused, while few looked at him like he was an idiot even though they didn’t understand the situation – perhaps they were the true idiots.

Entering the building, Jay only nodded at Margie the receptionist, she smiled back as he went to walk up the stairs and knock on Sullivan’s door.

It opened as he knocked, seemingly on it’s own as Anya wasn’t there this time.

‘I wonder why he got Anya to open it when he could simply use magic to open it’ Jay looked confused as he entered and sat down, the door closing itself behind him.