11. Arcana Online
11. Arcana Online
Inside the Frey Guild headquarters.
While drinking a cup of tea in the quiet office, soone was peeking in from the doorway, looking into the office.
"Leader! Where did the door go?"
"I removed it. It's not stuffy, and I like the open feeling."
Sasha ca into the office and sat on the guest sofa, staring intently.
Her intentions were clear.
"I was rejected."
"Why!?"
"Well, you see."
After hearing my story, Sasha was devastated.
"S-stalker..."
"By the way, she said she plays on channel 1004."
"Leader...? Is it what I think it is?"
"Who knows."
The trade city of Talasha gathers rare items and vast amounts of information.
I also received information from guild mbers who participated in last night's sudden quest.
They said a huge dragon appeared and swept away the monsters, and the hypothesis that it's a summon is strong.
The dragon's na is Yong-yong.
I asked her, no, Yuna, just in case, and her summon's na is also Yong-yong.
If the summon moved on its own while Yuna was logged out last night, the summon's na would be displayed in the rankings.
There's no physical evidence, but there's circumstantial evidence.
In this case, we have no choice but to recruit her.
I won't give up.
This is the beginning of a win-win plan to show Yuna the joy of life and gain a mascot for the guild.
*
*
*
Before logging into Arcana Online, I fiddled with the business card I had received.
The card said 'Catlleya, Guild Master of Frey Guild', but does the ga make that much money...?
When I searched the internet, it was no joke.
The top 10 guilds are called the Big 10.
They say the annual salary of an executive in one of these guilds is in the hundreds of millions of won, so how much does a guild master earn?
I was shocked by the fact that they earn so much money, and after spending so ti in a daze, I ca to my senses and logged into the ga.
When I opened my eyes in bed, Yong-yong was sleeping in my arms.
As I got up, Yong-yong also woke up and looked at .
"Did you sleep well? Nothing happened during the night, right?"
"Kyuung!"
I still can't get used to Yong-yong's cute voice.
More importantly, what's this?
[Rewards for clearing the sudden quest will be given.]
[Abnormal usage has been detected, and so rewards have been adjusted.]
[Adjusted rewards will be given.]
Blue windows kept appearing and disappearing countless tis, what's going on?
When I opened my inventory, there were various items.
Among them, the most eye-catching item was a magic stone, but it was different.
«Top-Rank Magic Stone»
A magic stone used in researching top-rank magic.
If the magic stones Yong-yong usually eats are the size of marbles, this top-rank magic stone is the size of a bowling ball.
Suddenly feeling a gaze, I looked at Yong-yong and saw it drooling.
"Do you want to eat it?"
"Kyuung!"
"If our Yong-yong wants to eat it, of course I should give it to you!"
"Kyuuung!"
While watching Yong-yong happily eating the magic stone, I checked the other rewards.
«Job-specific Spellbook»
You can obtain a skill suitable for your job.
Am I finally getting my second skill!?
Just like last ti, the mont I took it out of my inventory and opened it, it disappeared into light.
[You have used the Job-specific Spellbook.]
You have acquired the Passive Skill: Gluttony.
«Gluttony»
The more magic stones your summon eats, the stronger it becos.
[Just watching it eat makes you feel full!]
At that mont, an anomaly occurred.
Yong-yong's body, which was eating the top-rank magic stone, started to glow.
Yong-yong, who was shining brightly, was eating the magic stone deliciously as if nothing had happened, what's going on?
Thinking it might be a faulty skill, I checked sothing else, and what's this!?
When I checked my status window, my level had exceeded 20.
It feels like winning the lottery overnight.
At this rate, I could set out on a journey right away, couldn't I?
I felt both excitent about setting out on a journey and regret about leaving this village.
Where there's a eting, there's a parting.
I picked up Yong-yong, who was burping after eating all the magic stones and feeling full, and went down to the first floor.
Bell unni, working hard as usual today.
"Are you up? Can you wait a mont?"
"Bell unni. I have sothing to tell you."
She glanced at , told to sit and wait for a mont, then went into the kitchen.
While sitting in a chair and fiddling with Yong-yong's cute belly, she ca back with breakfast and handed a bundle.
"What's this?"
"I've put everything you need for your journey in there."
"How did you know?"
"I may not look it, but I'm a 10-year veteran innkeeper. I just know."
She strokes my head with a gentle touch.
Strangely, tears flowed at the warm touch.
Bell unni wipes the tears flowing down my cheeks and smiles.
"You should smile on a good day, right?"
"Yes!"
When I smile brightly, this ti she teases , saying if you laugh after crying, you'll grow horns on your bottom.
After finishing the al, I put the bundle Bell unni prepared for in my inventory and was about to leave the village when the villagers gathered.
From the intimidating-looking uncle who always gave bread, to Uncle Charles who guided my sword training.
After receiving various items from the villagers, Uncle Charles hands a pass.
"If you ever have any problems while traveling, show this."
«Imperial Pass»
A pass issued by Charles Caesar, forr captain of the Avalon Empire's Imperial Knights.
Ooh, it's full of impressive descriptions.
Though I don't know what it ans.
"Thank you! Well then, I'll be going now!"
"Take care! You can co back anyti!"
"Wherever you go, be well!"
"We'll miss you!"
I set out on my journey, receiving farewells from nurous villagers.
As I followed the path, I greeted rabbits, goblins, and slis as I passed by.
I tried to greet the orcs too, but they avoided .
Why are they acting like that?
Then an orc with a huge sword appeared.
The orc who saved twice.
"Young human. Are you on your way to et your ancestors?"
"No!? I'm setting out on a journey! This is the last ti I'll be greeting you like this."
"I pray that you don't et your ancestors."
"Thank you! Ah, this is a token of gratitude for saving !"
I took out a magic stone from my inventory and handed it over. He looked at with a surprised expression, then thanked and left.
I waved to the departing orc, and he disappeared with quick steps, seemingly embarrassed.
After a long journey, I finally arrived at the edge of the village.
It took over two weeks to get here.
There was a sign there.
[We wish for the traveler's happiness and well-being.]
From all the residents of Cradle Village.
The mont I saw the sign, I felt a lump in my throat.
I guess I've grown attached to this village.
With a slightly lancholic heart, I followed the signpost towards the city.
The first city, known for its beauty.
[City of Stars]
It's said that you can see a night sky full of countless stars.
As I moved along the path, I saw sothing in the distance.
A monster with a huge body.
[Warbear]
A giant bear with a 3m tall body.
A monster known as a newbie crusher to users who have just left the beginner village.
Famous for being an aggressive monster that rushes in first and tears apart novice users with its sharp claws.
The Warbear spotted and slowly approached.
I gripped my staff tightly and was on guard, but sothing felt strange?
As it ca closer, I thought it was going to attack, but it's sniffing .
It sniffs , sniffing around, and the mont it looks at Yong-yong.
'Thud.'
Suddenly, it shows its belly and takes a submissive posture.
I look at it with a dumbfounded expression, and it acts cute with an adorable voice, what's going on?
"What's wrong, bear?"
"Groan."
It turns its body again and lies face down on the ground.
"You want to ride on your back?"
"Groan!"
"You'll take to the city!? Thank you!"
I climb onto the bear's back with difficulty, and it slowly starts moving.
It's much faster than my walking speed, and the soft fur feels comfortable.
As I rode on the bear's back, enjoying the surroundings along the way, I saw a city in the distance.
At that mont, with a groan, it stopped and lowered itself so I could get off easily.
"You're saying I have to walk from here?"
"Groan!"
"You'll be hunted if you approach any closer? Can't be helped. Thanks, bear! Ah, this is a gift!"
«High-Rank Magic Stone»
A magic stone used in researching high-rank magic.
I took out a magic stone slightly smaller than the one I gave to the orc from my inventory and handed it to the bear as paynt. It happily accepted and ate it.
Yong-yong looks at this scene with jealous eyes.
"I'll give our Yong-yong so in a bit!"
"Kyuung."
After saying goodbye and waving to the departing bear, I approached the city to enter it and saw many people.
Are they all trying to enter the city?
There are two entrances, but why are they only standing at one?
As I was about to enter through the empty entrance, I was stopped by a guard.
"Please present your pass."
"Pass?"
"If you don't have one, you need to line up."
Ah, so you need a pass for this entrance.
Co to think of it, didn't I receive sothing from Uncle Charles earlier?
The mont I presented the pass I received from Uncle Charles from my inventory, they panicked and kept apologizing.
"S-sorry! I didn't know you were such an important person! Hey! New recruit! Quickly guide our young lady!"
"Yes! Understood!"
A soldier wearing armor ca running from the distance, which was overwhelming.
"I'm fine on my own."
"No! If it's your first visit, you might get lost because the city is complicated! Our soldier will guide you to the hotel to ensure a safe and comfortable journey!"
"Is that so? Then I'll take you up on your offer."
The mont I entered following the soldier.
I suddenly realized that the village I was in was truly rural.
*
*
*
[Avoid the orc carrying a greatsword among the orcs appearing in Cradle Village.]
I just died three tis. One thing's for sure, that bastard isn't an orc. Isn't it a dragon that polymorphed?
[Comnts]
- What kind of dragon would polymorph into an orc? lol
- It's my first ti seeing a user die three tis to an orc lol
- [Author] I'm telling you it's real, you crazy bastard. It's really strong!
- Sure, sure, whatever you say~
[Is this the normal size for a Warbear? (photo)]
I heard they were about 3m tall, but this is over 7m, what's going on?
[Comnts]
- Whoa, that's scary...
- How is that a Warbear? No way.
- The appearance matches a Warbear, but is that size for real?
- What is it? What on earth is that!?
Reviews
All reviews (0)