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Chapter One
"This isn't half bad... " I mutter to myself as I duck a lunge of the small cute little rabbits my parents named Alimiraj. "Too bad I have to kill these guys, they would've made for some cute pets." Spinning around, I whip the Wanderblade straight into two of them, sending them to the ground. They hit the ground with a final thump, and dont get up again.
I pick up the furry little corpses, unsheath my knife, and as quickly as possible, I cut out the little glittering shards of stone that are nestled in their bodies and watch as they dissolve into dust.
Picking up my pace, I go deeper. My backpack is already bulging to the extent with Magic Stones as I simply leave the room. It's only been a couple hours, but counting from where I was... I think I'm in the 15th Floor?
No matter. I have enough to get myself lodgings and a meal. Time to head back.
"I'm surrounded?!" On the 14th floor. Hisashi was surrounded by Almiraj and Hellhounds, who had forced him into a room and encircled him. Dodging volley after volley of fireballs and stone tomahawks, Hisashi's mind raced as he thought about escaping the web. 12 on the left, 17 on the right, 5 in front and dunno how many behind...
Executing a perfect midair turn, the boy barely managed to avoid a fireball that singed the tops of his hair as he passed by. If I don't get out of the web fast, I'm toast.
Rushing at the front, the boy jumped off the wall with a lightness and grace comparable to the Sword Princess Aiz Wallenstein.
Taking advantage of the monsters' confusion, Hisashi stepped forward and and lashed out with his sword, cutting 3 Almiraj in half. Pushing off the ground, he lunged into his next attack, a straight chop down that killed a Hellhound.
Backing up, Hisashi eventually hit a wall. I'm trapped?!
In front of him, were a multitude of monsters, a group even larger than a Pass Parade. Looks like there's no other way.
Yelling, he charged all of them.
I stumbled out of the Tower of Babel perhaps looking like a shell-shock victim. While it was true my Level 5 Status granted me a nigh-invulnerability to the dangers, my clothes–and as a result my public shame–were not. I made it out with a charred backpack and nothing more but my shirt and pants, and cloak–my low-grade armor had been literally melted off of me.
I walk towards the Exchange, my charred knapsack still on my back, along with my cloak.
The Clerk doesn't even seem surprised. He just stares at me with an eerie coldness and a nonchalant tone of well, another burning today? Just another day for you guys, huh...
"That's 25,000 Valis, sir." I grab the sack of coins he offers me and smiles as I look at the loot. Nice... so this is what I can get if I don't take my life too seriously just yet. Ah well, there are sights to see and places to be, right? Drinks to drink and food to eat, and beds to sleep. I guess I'll take it easy.
Now, before Hisashi's story continues, it should be mentioned that there is a certain bar. This bar is well known amongst everyone living near. It's a place so scary, even upper-class adventurers run away in fright when they've earned the irk of the bar's staff. The staff is an all-women group, run by a former first-class adventurer who takes in any girl with questionable backgrounds; that girl is then employed as part of the staff.
The food there is considered top-rate by everyone who goes, and is mentioned to have the best tasting fruit-liquor around.
The Hostess of Fertility.
"Syr, more ale please!" One of the men called to a bluish gray-haired waitress.
"Co~ming!" Carrying a jug of ale, Syr set it in front of the patron with a thunk.
"Ah, Syr, you're the absolute best!" Taking a long drink from the tankard, the patron sighed in happiness.
"Wait, what did you say?!" A werewolf, carrying a large broadsword strapped to his back, glared at his companion, a human, who was calmly sipping his own drink.
"I said, you're paying the bill this time, because last time I had to, and now I don't any Valis to spare."
"That's a lie! We made over 500,000 today!"
"Which is all in the bank right now."
"Rrgh…..!" Drawing a short knife from his pocket, the werewolf kicked the table out of the way, sending it crashing into the wall and the food and drinks on top spilling everywhere. "Come at me, you piece of shit!"
"Oh yeah?" His own temper flaring as well, the human responded by drawing his shortsword. "Let's do it, you bastard!"
Both adventurers were about to "have a go at it" when they stopped. It was a chilling aura which surrounded and permeated them that caused them to stop. Both of them broke out in a cold sweat as they turned around to face the staff.
"Good sirs, this is a place for eating and drinking. If you don't stop, we will be forced to eject you from the bar." It was an elf with green hair.
"Damn you… we're both Level 3! Don't think you can bully us!" The human glared at the elf, who's name was Lyuu. Lyuu was unperturbed completely.
"I see I have no choice." Taking a couple steps forward, she walked towards them with a menacing air.
"Gyahhhhhhh!" Sounds of pain could be heard from the inside of the Hostess of Fertility as the two Level 3 adventurers were punished for their rowdiness.
A heartbeat later, two heavily bruised people flew out the door and into the street in front. One of them was unconscious, while the other fought to stay conscious.
"Gah…! D-dammit, take it all!" Tossing a bag of gold coins towards the door, the werewolf hoisted his human companion over his shoulder and hobbled out of there as fast as they could.
The bar where even Level 3s are overpowered.
Hostess of Fertility.
Outside, Hisashi was reconsidering whether he should go in or not when suddenly the door burst open and two people were hurled through it. Landing in the street, one of the two tossed a bag of coins onto the door before hastily beating it.
"Haha... seems like an interesting place. I guess I'll take a look." Pushing open the door and entering, Hisashi was greeted by a loud hubbub of activity. Waitresses were all over the place, delivering food, ale, wiping tables, and carrying away dirty plates while patrons ate, told jokes and drank their time away.
"Welcome, Mr. Adventurer! Please take a seat here!" Hisashi nodded, and took a spot at the bar table, directed by one of the many waitresses. He was stared down by the intimidating barkeep, Mia. Hisashi resisted the urge to shudder, and instead smiled at her.
"Can I have a special?" The barkeep smiles at me, a big, welcoming smile.
"Yeah, of course you can. Go on, spend your money! You look a little worse for wear tonight. A little bit of food will fix you up just fine." The owner smiled at Hisashi, and he grinned back. Food, drinks, and the atmosphere–it was all here. This was the life his parents had talked about after a day in the Dungeon. He laughed and took a large pull from his cup.
The meal was good, and Hisashi stayed there for quite a bit before he decided to move on. Pushing a couple stacks of coins towards Mia, Hisashi discreetly nodded at her.
"I need a favor." Mia raised her eyebrows, but she nodded nonetheless.
"Let's take it to the back storeroom, kid."
"You ever heard of Ruzen?" I asked the stout barkeep. She nodded at me, her face all business.
"Level 5 Adventurer, first tier, 'Fallen Angel' Ruzen. Zeus Familia." I flash a quick grin in her direction.
"Don't you owe him a favor? Cuz I've come here to collect." Mia's face darkens, and I instinctively take a step back. I recall what my father had said.
Mia Grand, Level 6 adventurer and former Captain of Freya Familia. I should've been more careful with my words.
"How do you know him?" Her voice has changed; it has become a storm waiting to strike, rolling thunder evident in her voice.
Wordlessly, I hand her the letter my father wrote. Her demeanor changes again; now it is an expression of amusement. She laughs.
"Alright, I'll help ya, kid. What do you need?" I pass over some more coins.
"I need lodgings, and probably a place where I can repair my weapon."
"... If your father's advice was anything to go by, he'd visit the Hephaistos Familia. Goibniu is also good, but with your current status as a technical newbie, even if you have your father's Status, "
"Thanks. I need to go repair this."
"Go tomorrow then. I'm going to need to find a place, so you're going to have to sleep somewhere else tonight. You might as well also put away that money, although if you don't mind, I would keep it safe–" I plop the sack of coins in her hand.
"Thanks very much! I'll see you tomorrow then!" I sling the Wanderblade over my back, and head out through the back door.
"Ch, where should I go?"
A few hours of wandering had left me looking for a place to sleep, even if it was only temporary. Dazed and confused, I finally arrived in front of an abandoned building.
"This doesn't seem like a bad spot..." I let out a yawn, bundled in the fields, and went to sleep.