"Why is this world so bent on keeping naked?" Alex said out loud in frustration.
"First, I need to find so clothes."
Alex rged into the shadows and started searching. He found clothes hanging on the balcony of a house—a black T-shirt and black jeans. They were a little loose on him, but good enough to cover his body.
He wandered through the alleys until he reached the center of town, where the houses were big, neat, and clean. In the middle of it all stood a massive building, shining white and gold under the moonlight. On the gate, large golden letters glead:
**"HUNTER'S GUILD"**
A symbol of a shield with crossed swords in front stood on both sides of the lettering.
"So this is the Hunter's Guild," Alex muttered, and stepped inside.
The guild hall was buzzing with people. So sat at tables drinking, so played gas, and others just rested. Alex approached the counter.
"Hello, I want to join the Hunter's Guild," he said.
Behind the counter was a female staff mber in a red uniform, blonde hair ssy as she opened one eye and yawned.
"Hello..." she mumbled, then grabbed a pamphlet from the desk and handed it to him.
"Read this first. When you're ready, we'll start. And don't bother with anything else."
She went right back to sleep.
Alex sat on a nearby stool and opened the pamphlet.
**"Welco to the Hunter's Guild"** was written in bold letters at the top.
*If you are here to beco a Hunter, you must at least have reached the Beginner Circle.*
**The following are known as COMMON ELENTS:**
- Water Elent
- Fire Elent
- Earth Elent
- Air Elent
**RARE ELENTS:**
- Wood Elent
- Dark Elent
- Ice Elent
- Lightning Elent
**LEGENDARY ELENTS – The Rarest:**
- Ti Elent
- Space Elent
Alex frowned.
*What about dark elent fused with red snake poison?*
*Should I ask them?*
*No... no. This is my secret. I have to keep it to myself.*
After finishing, Alex walked back to the receptionist.
"Excuse —" he said, but she didn't wake. It was midnight, so he understood.
He knocked on the desk. The receptionist jerked awake, startled.
"Ah! Hello... what can I do for you?"
"I've read the pamphlet. Can I take the test now?"
"Oh, alright then. Co over here," she said as she moved to the side where a white glass orb sat on a pedestal.
"Place your hands on this."
Alex obeyed. As soon as his palms touched the glass, two lights flickered inside—one green, one dark.
The receptionist's eyes widened. She stared at the orb, then at Alex.
"You have... two rare elents—and both at Beginner Circle!" she shouted.
Alex took a step back, startled by her sudden outburst.
*She looks unhinged,* he thought.
She caught herself and cleared her throat.
"Ahem. Sorry about that. I was just shocked."
Alex cald down a little.
"Why were you shocked? Aren't these just rare elents—not legendary?"
"What?!" she shouted again, even louder. Everyone in the hall turned toward them.
She covered her mouth quickly.
"Sorry," she said softly, sweat trickling down her brow.
"Can you please calm down and explain the situation?" Alex asked.
"Yes! Sorry! I apologize—please forgive ," she bowed repeatedly.
"It's fine. Just explain, please."
"Ahem. So... having even two *common* elents is rare. Most people who have that kind of dual affinity belong to the Ten Great Clans. But two *rare* elents? That's almost unheard of. I've worked here for years, seen all kinds of people from all over, especially in Romania City—being this close to the Green Zone, it attracts all types. But this is a first for ."
"Oh, okay. Thanks for explaining," Alex said. "So, what do I do now to get my Hunter license?"
The receptionist straightened up, now fully alert.
"Right! Give a mont... What's your na?"
"Alexander."
"Last na?"
"No last na," Alex replied.
He *knew* his last na—Veylor. But his father had made him promise never to tell anyone.
"You'll be given an E-rank hunter badge," she said. "You're still a beginner and haven't started hunting yet. When you complete a D-rank monster hunt or finish a D-rank mission, you'll be promoted."
She handed him a blank badge.
"Now, please pour your elental power into the badge so I can register it."
Alex did as she asked. She took the badge, walked over to a large glowing globe, and pressed the badge against it. Green letters danced across its surface, then transferred into the badge.
She returned and handed it back to Alex.
"You're registered in the system now. We don't write the elent types on the hunter badge for privacy reasons. Just rember—you have to complete at least one mission or monster hunt per month. If you don't, you'll be fined five gold coins. One gold equals 15 silver, and one silver equals 15 copper."
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