Raegar was sitting high above Bloodfang Forest on an ancient tree and its big branch. He was cooking so campfire bread while recovering from using Fusion Overdrive, but he was happy that it didn't knock him out this ti.
''Looks like my body is getting used to the strain,'' he muttered while flipping the bread. ''But still, I can't wait to join the academy to improve my pools and Aether control.''
A sizzle sounded as food was done, prompting him to take it out and douse it with lted honeybutter. He started eating as several roars from below echoed out as night creatures battled.
Raegar paid them no mind, savoring his al in silence. While doing that, he began cooking a slab of monster at, the rich aroma intensifying his hunger and making his stomach growl louder.
Following that, he continued eating as the monster roared below, lulling him into a relaxed mood as he waited for the at to cook. Leaning back and watching the stars light up the world beyond the forest.
While enjoying the sight, Raegar worried about the enemy armies plaguing the southern part of the Dawnfire Empire and planned to avoid them if he could as he made his way to the Blackwood County.
''Foot soldiers are usually Tier Two which isn't a problem for unless I get sward by them,'' he muttered before checking on his at.
The at was perfectly cooked, its mouthwatering aroma filling the air, and as Raegar tore into it, the tender flesh pulled effortlessly from the bone. Between bites, he uncorked a bottle of sake and took a swig, the warm burn complenting the al.
Still ravenous, he set to work cooking more at and a batch of bread to go with it. An hour later he was inside his tent with a small feast while tipsy thanks to the sake that he had been downing.
Raegar ate his food before falling into a sake-induced sleep after curling up once he took off his mask and let the air brush against his destroyed face. While in a deep slumber, the forest monsters battled it out, which would leave him a pleasant surprise.
He woke up the next morning with a raging hangover but shrugged and climbed out of the tent while chewing on the leftover bread. Following that, he put the tent away before jumping off the branch until he reached the ground.
Monts later, he hit the ground with a heavy thud, a jolt of pain ripping through his body and drawing a sharp. As he began to walk, his steps faltered when he caught sight of hundreds of monster corpses strewn across the forest floor.
''What the fuck happened here?'' he mumbled while icthing his head until his eyes widened. ''Was this from the roaring last night?''
Raegar shrugged before harvesting all the Aether Cores and monster materials that would earn him a nice amount of gold. Following that, he continued heading north while filling up his magic bag.
After hours of relentless work, his pack was stuffed to bursting, a fact that irritated him endlessly. He made his way toward the bridge, and as he erged from the treeline, the sight of him in a mask, drenched in blood, startled the rchants into stunned silence.
He chuckled at their panicked faces and walked toward the bridge where he spotted the vampire guards lingering around only to co alive when he ca close as one of the younger ones stepped forward.
''Who are you and why are you wearing a mask stranger?'' the man shouted in a wary voice.
Raegar took out the plate that Vlad gave him before answering. ''I'm Raegar, Cauis knows and he can verify my words.''
Just then the older man appeared with a big smile, he rushed up to him and suddenly hugged him. ''Thank you for saving the city boy, my family lives next to the dungeon so we would have been the first hit.''
''Enough of the touching Cauis,'' he said while backing off. ''I'm covered in spider blood and stink like a rotten monster.''
The commander laughed and comnted about the mask with an apologetic expression. ''So the rumors are true, the Devil Lord injured your face.''
Raegar waved him away while ignoring the stinging scars. ''Yes but it doesn't matter as I can get it healed eventually. More importantly, I need to sell my stuff to the guild before heading north, I've cleaned out this part of the Bloodfang Forest and the monster war finished off the rest,'' he said.
Following that, the two of them walked the short distance to the city gate as Cauis spoke up. ''I'm sure your girl won't be bothered by it, what you've told is that she's an honest lass who cares for you.''
He shot the older man a confused look before the mory clicked, he ntioned Yuki to him months ago during one of his trading runs. A small smile tugged at his lips as he nodded. ''Yes, I just hope she's not affected by it. It's horrible.'''
Caius glanced around cautiously before eting his gaze. ''Do you mind showing ?''
Raegar grimaced but gave a slow nod before reaching up to remove the white mask as he spoke. ''I don't mind because I know you and I won't see you for a while once I leave Dreadshade.''
Following that, when it was off his face the cold air bit at his exposed skin, sending a slight shiver through him. As the older man took in the sight, his face paled, eyes widening in shock.
''Bless the goddess,'' the older man muttered.
Without hesitation, he slipped the mask back on, his voice calm yet laced with bitterness. ''I told you, the devil disfigured and it was bad but no need to look at like I'm a monster.''
Following that, Raegar stopped talking just as they reached the city gate. Cauis looked at him before speaking in an apologetic tone. ''Sorry about my reaction, I was shocked that you survived such an injury but there are mages in the empire that would be able to heal it.''
''Yes, my grandmother and one of my aunts,'' he replied, a faint smile hidden behind his mask. ''Until we et again, Caius Hawke. Thanks for all your help.''
Before the older man could respond, Raegar turned and lted into the bustling crowd, his figure disappearing like a shadow in the shifting sea of people. Without hesitation, he made his way toward the guild.
After twenty minutes, he reached the Adventurers Guild and stepped inside only to spot Lisara speaking to the other receptionists. He approached the counter where Mary was, which caught the young woman's attention.
Her eyes widened before speaking in a worried voice. ''Raegar! I'm glad you're okay and found a good mask.''
''Yes it was a good find thanks to Orin, but I'm here to sell all the monster materials and Aether Cores, I want to empty my magic bag for the journey north.''
When the dark elf heard this, her grey eyes widened before shaking her head and suggesting. ''Co to my office, I'll have the staff sort out your loot, while you clean up in the guild showers.''
Raegar chuckled as the three headed to the Guild Masters' office where he shocked the two after emptying his bag. Mary's eyes buldged before sucking it into a storage ring when the older woman spoke. ''Take it to the material room and set it as a high priority.''
After the young woman left, he was shown to the showers where he cleaned up and put on so fresh clothes. Once he felt better, he returned to the room, when stepping inside Lisara suddenly embraced him, catching him off guard.
In a hushed tone, she whispered, ''Thanks to you, my job is secure, and headquarters is happy with what we've accomplished.''
''Oh you're welco,'' he said while feeling his cheeks go red. ''I'm glad you haven't lost your job.''
When Lisara heard this she smiled before freeing him and reaching for the mask, but Raegar stopped her. ''What are you doing?'' he asked with narrowed eyes.
''I want to see that handso face of yours,'' she said softly. ''You know your scars don't bother .''
He hesitated for a mont before nodding, allowing her to gently remove the mask. As soon as it was off, she leaned in, studying his features with an adorable expression, her gaze filled with curiosity.
''I've been reading up on the Devil Poison that caused this and many people have recovered from such wounds,'' she revealed with a smile. ''We're going to need a Tier Five Healer.''
''We?'' Raegar questioned.
Lisara nodded, her glowing gray eyes fixated on his scars as she traced a finger gently across the skin. ''I'm going to help you find soone to heal your handso face,'' she murmured. ''That way, I can see it more, without the mask.''
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