Year:X779 December , 27
Reign:NorthEastofIsvan-
Location: Somewhere 11 kilometersaway from previous location -
Takeshi Haruka POV:
Finally! The Nagas is truly down for the count.
Now time to consume all of the poison the Nagas is able to produce.
3 hours later-
I finished consuming all of the (S) rank poison, my stomach wasn't feeling to good, I needed rest and since I'm only 7 kilometers away from a village. If I traveled 23 kilometers NorthEast I would then return somewhere near the Northern region of Isvan.
20 minutes later-
I made it towards a village , I was just in front of the village gate where there was village guards on standby.
Guard(2):"Halt!"
I stopped in my tracks, then a village guard (3.) with a spear comes over and points the spear towards my face just about 20 centimeters away from me.
I had my hands up to symbolize that I'm not a threat.
Guard(1.):" State your purpose for coming to our village!"
Guard(1.) asked in strict tone.
"I'm looking to spend at least a day here, in this village."
I replied honestly.
Guard(1.):"Very well then, but most leave after 24 hours of staying."
Guard(2.):"Let them through."
Guard(3.):"B..But don't you sense his power. That means a reason to be wary of them."
Guard(2.):"Just! Let them through."
Guard(3.):"Fine!"
I was finally able to enter the village.
I then went towards a billboard that says.
Barkhaven Village-
Renowned for its sustainable logging practices, Barkhaven's reputation attracts traders from afar seeking quality wood for construction and crafts.
Reign:NorthEastofIsvan-
Location:Barkhaven Village-
Makes since to make trades from the natural wood resources that are available in this village.
I made my over to a Inn.
I entered the inn building, the scent of freshly manufactured wood was invading my nostrils.
I went over to the front desk of the registration.
"For one day please?"
I asked the front desk attendant.
"Very well, that would be 800 jewels young sir."
Takeshi wallet before-(633,367 jewels)
Takeshi wallet now-(632,567 jewels)
Since its been an exhausting day, I might as well get some rest.
Year:X779 December , 28
Its morning time already, I made my way over to the inn cafeteria, I then over to place an order.
My order consistent of two grilled salmon and some fried rice.
10 minutes later-
My food arrived.
•sniff
It smells good.
I then picked up some wooden chopsticks.
"Itadakimasu!"
•much
•much
It's so good, I feel like I can eat more of this, my appetite for proper meals is higher than normal.
Probably because of all the monster flesh I have been eating, not exactly a good source of food especially when eating them for almost 6 months straight.
Now to pay the fee.
Food fee-(2,200 jewels)
Takeshi wallet before -(632,567 jewels)
Takeshi wallet now-(630,367 jewels)
I then was thinking of leaving, however what caught my eye was a shop pacifically for mages.
I walked towards the mages shop building, it had a nice wooden body structure, maybe has magic elements that make it look brand new every day.
I then opened the front door of the mage shop.
•click
•ting
I went inside then went over to the register, then asked.
"Do you have Ice magic books?"
I then chimed in by asking.
"Do you also have a Magic reading Lacrima that's level 2?"
Shopkeeper:?!?!
"Umm.. I don't think I know you…However I got plenty of Ice magic books that you are looking for."
"And here… is the level 2 Magic Lacrima Reader."
The shopkeeper said.
"How much for the three Ice magic books? And how much for the level 2 magic Lacrima reading?"
I asked.
"Hmm.. the three Ice magic books I'll sell them for 15,000 jewels together and the level 2 Lacrima reader will be 5,000 jewels, so in total 20,000 jewels young sir."
The shopkeeper offered me a deal.
"It's a deal then."
I said as I handed over the 20,000 jewels
Takeshi wallet before -(630,367 jewels)
Takeshi wallet now-(610,367 jewels)
The shopkeeper then hands me three of the ice magic books. I the used ShadowStorage to store them in my shadows.
(Shadowstorage:The power to seal items into your shadow.)
"Now your probably used to level 1 Lacrima readings , they read up to 1/10 of potential while level 2 Lacrima reads up to 1/100 of your potential."
I then placed my hand on the level 2 Lacrima then channeled my mana into it.
The Lacrima level 2 reading-
Water magic talent-1/100(95/100)
Earth magic talent-1/100(84/100)
Electric/Lightning magic talent-1/100(88/100)
Light magic-1/100(65/100)
Dark magic-1/100(68/100)
Seals talent-1/100(88/100)
Incantation talent-1/100(85/100)
(Authornote:don't bother with calculating , this was meant to show how much more higher reading the level 2 Lacrima is.
Ex: MC now where to read a level 1 Lacrima in water magic , the reading will break due to MC having a 95/100.)
"Thank you."
I thanked the shopkeeper as I opened the magic shop to leave.
Now to leave the Barkhaven Village, since I'm only 23 kilometers away from Northern Region of Isvan.
I guess I'll head back towards the Tradeheavenvillage then get the blacksmith to make me weapon with all of the Nagas body armor.
5 minutes later-
I was just 7 kilometers away from Barkhaven Village, when I sensed multiple human(8) signature following me.
One of them had a presence I have immediately recognized from back then, seems to me they gotten stronger in fact all of the presence have gotten stronger I had a rough idea who they all are.
Just as I thought a familiar face appears before me by sending a wind magic attacks towards me.
"Water magic:WaterPillarProjection!"
I hovered multiple (6)WaterPillarProjection.
(WaterPillarProjection: Project water pillars.)
I used the water pillars to shield me from the incoming wind magic attack.
•crush
They perfectly protected me from the incoming attack, but that wasn't the only incoming attack.
I wave of small fire balls was launched by fire magic user.
"Water magic:FormulatedWaterBlasts!"
My attack did not only block the incoming attack, but then counterattack by heading towards the direction of the fire magic user.
(FormulatedWater Blasts: Release blasts of water in a form of a creature or object.)
A strange shadow was being formed behind me.
•dash
I pulled out my sword then blocked the incoming dagger attack from behind me.
•clash
They used not only shadows to use for speed and power, they also used their mana into physical attributes. However that still wasn't enough to move me in place, in fact it was them who was sent back from the impact.
I was now surrounded by 8 different individuals, who I had recognize they where all subjects in that place.
I looked over to the one subject that stood out the most.
Subject #89, they were a teenaged boy around the ages of 14-15 , he has short blue hair and brown eyes.
Then I looked over towards the fire magic user, it was Subject #79 ,who is a teenage boy about 14-15 years old has short red hair and amber eyes.
Then looked over towards the shadow magic user they are Subject #80, they are a teenage boy who looked to be 15-16 years old had a raven hair color , with blue colored eyes.
I then looked towards Subject #82 who is a teenage boy around the ages of 14-15 years old, they had short spike blue hair and have green colored eyes.
Then my eyes locked onto Subject #90 who is a teenage girl about 14-15 years old, has long brown hair into bangs and had brown colored eyes.
My eyes then moved over to Subject #96 who is a teenage girl about 15 years old , has long brown hair and has green colored eyes.
My eyes then landed on Subject #97 who is a teenage girl about 14 years old, looked to be the youngest of them all she has short spike hair with dark green eyes.
Finally my eyes landed on the last individual also known as Subject #100 , they are a teenage girl about 15 years old has long blonde hair has green eyes, however their most noticeable feature is a big scar above their right eye brow.
Flashback-
#79- subject has 6/10 fire magic talents and 8/10 proficiency.
#80- subject has 5/10 talents in dark magic has 7/10 proficiency.
#82- subject has 8/10 mana/Magical manipulation, has a 5/10 across 3 magic types fire, earth, Air/wind talents
#89- subject has 8/10 wind/air talents and 8/10 proficiency
#90- subject has 7/10 in light, has 6/10 proficiency.
#96- subject has 4/10 in all base elements, however has 8/10 proficiency in them and 8/10 including Mana/Magical manipulation.
#97- subject has 7/10 in earth talents has 7/10 proficiency.
#100- subject is by far our weakest asset has 4/10 across all elements, has proficiency at the lowest of 5/10 only good trait is their Mana/Magical manipulation 6/10
Flashbackends-
I then remember all of their last known data, although that was 725 days ago , I should expect improvement especially from Subjects #89,#96 and #100.
They are one's most likely to improve their overall performance.
"So! Then what do you all want with me."
I said out loud to the reunion Subjects.
Subject #82:"The sword your holding. Give it then wewillletyouwalkaway!"
"I didn't expect you guys to turn out like bandits."
I said as if I know them for to long, I mean we are practically childhood friends.
Finally Subject #89 , had recognized me then says.
"We are not bandits! We are guild members of RavenScoutGulid."
I remember the top 5 magic guilds in Isvan.
Top 5 Magic Gulids in Isvan-
1.)Team Biserkers Gulid- Is the only known Gulid to take (S) Jobs, they have only a few members because of such high valued members.
2.)Knights Of Isvan Gulid-Is a Gulid made of Magic Knights is the most popular of magic Gulids in Isvan.
3.)Damage Dragons Guild- Although their name has Dragon in it, they don't attack dragons, but they do attack all of the known reptiles of Isvan.
4.)RavenScoutGulid- A Gulid known for its Tracking abilities, they find bandits and lost items.
5.)BloodCauseGulid- A Gulid known for its cold blooded theme and members.
To think a top Gulid would put a hit out for me, it seems like the village Coralbluffvillage- has put a hit on me.
"Tell me something did the Coralbluffvillage- sent a request, for my sword."
I asked, however I noticed Subjects #79 and #97 both visibly flinched at my correct assumption.
"He.hehe. I see so it's like that. Well then what to do?"
I laughed at such stupid of the village from using a political move, however they were so ignorant that I had my own political moves, such as being one of the top bounty hunters of Northern region of Isvan and being a top Monster Slayer too.
"So what type of Ranked mission is this?"
I asked, but before anyone of them could answer, I then stated.
"Because anything lower than an (A+) rank I will consider it an insult."
They all flinch, by my demeanor including Subject #89 since he was the one that somewhat knows me.
I then turn my sight towards Subject #82 then said to him.
"Early you said that you will letmewalkaway if I give you my sword?"
I asked him despite already knowing what he meant by it.
I then stabbed my sword onto the ground.
•dig
"Then come and take if your all capable of doing it!"
"Be careful Subjects, you wouldn't want to get hurt over something you have very little knowledge about."
I announce knowing this will turn out to be a fight no matter what.
Chapter ends-
Word Count:2,037