Prologue
"Dang, those were some nice kargos," Salleem smiled. Salleem, Tiger, and Hirarii returned to Henseys after a long day training at wild kargos in Sleepywood.
"At this rate, we'll be lvl70 and will get our 3rd jobs in no time," Tiger agreed. He was very eager to become strong quickly. Salleem on the other hand just took his time. Hirarii, in addition, enjoyed every second of her life. Half way during their training she had picked up three crystals. After asking a friend, she realized that they were extremely rare ores but did not want to sell them. Instead, she engraved one's name on the stone with the tip of her sword and gave one to each of her friends.
"It's more of a friendship thing," Hirarii stated. Every day the three would wear those crystals even if they were not seeing each other that day. A few weeks later, Tiger made an announcement.
"I'm going to immigrate to Scania for good," he admitted.
"What? Why would you go there?" Salleem argued. Hirarii was just ask shocked but she kept her mouth closed.
"Dude, if I want to become the best, then I'll have a better chance in Scania. Besides, that's where Suuushi is and maybe she can help train me. Bera's market prices are too high anyways." Salleem didn't argue back because they were all true facts. Tiger did want to become the best, even better than Lady Suuushi.
"Then…take my stone," Hirarii spoke as she removed the beautiful gem from around her neck and looped it over Tiger. "No matter what, just remember who your friends are; don't get too carried away and over-work yourself."
"Heh don't worry Hirarii," Tiger laughed. "I'll never forget you guys. By the way, I hope you'll become a great crusader just as you were a bowman."
"Remember, you can't tell anyone about that," Hirarii warned. "Who knows what will happen."
"Of course."
"And if anything happens, I'll be sure to protect you in Tiger's place," Salleem added. Hirarii laughed; Salleem was the one who would need protection. One early morning, the three snuck into the forbidden area that contained the portal to other dimensions. The guards were about to go on their break and left the area unguarded for less than a minute before their replacements came. They quietly waved goodbye once they guards left and Tiger jumped into the portal unseen.