episode 13

13 Chapter 13 - "The Association of Adventurers" and Who is she?

After leaving the territory of the Academy, we went to the nearest tavern, as Sil did not have time to have breakfast. After a quick bite, we headed to the Adventurers' Association. Approaching the building, I did not notice any differences from the guild buildings in the anime or manga that I knew. An ordinary building with the sign "Adventurers' Association".

Going inside, you can see what is here as in the taverns. As I understand it, there is a 25-year-old guy and a 20-year-old girl at the front desk. Probably the girl is just taking orders from visitors, and the guy is new Adventurers. There was also a very large and wide board that hung on one of the walls and was divided into 8 sections. Apparently by the level of difficulty of the task, where E is the easiest, and SSS is the most difficult. Well, like wherever I read about magical worlds, there are ranks from E to SSS. Okay, let's not go into details and let's go sign up. Seal and I approached the counter and I turned to the guy:

-Hello. Can I register here to become an Adventurer? - (I)

-Hello. Yes, you can register here. My name is Thero and if you have any questions you can ask me .- (Thero)

-Okay. My name is Sam, and this is Seal my sister. - I said and pointed to Seal next to me and then added. —What do we need to do to register?

"Nothing complicated, you just need to give me the" Indicator "and say your" Class ", and then it's my job .- (Thero)

"Okay, take it." I said and handed him the "Indicator", and Sil after me and I continued. - My "Class" is "Assassin", and the Force is "Healer".

- Ok wait a bit. - (Thero)

While Thero was busy with his own business, I decided to think about that girl. Where can I find out where can I buy information? Can I ask Thero, he works a lot here and heard and saw a lot, probably? Or ask the Adventurers? Okay, I'll ask Thero if I'm not losing anything anyway.

After waiting ten minutes Thero gives us back the "Indicator" with a sheet and says that we would come tomorrow with this sheet in order to pick up the Adventurer's card. I wonder why you have to wait because when I passed the exam everything was fast there.

- Why wait? - (I)

—The Adventurer Card is made from special items and in a special way, and this process takes some time.

-Clear. By the way, where can I find out the information I need? - (I)

—If you need information, the Clear Eye Innkeeper sells it, but the price is high .- (Thero)

—Thank you very much- (I)

Saying goodbye, we went to the exit from the building. At the exit, Sil asked where we were going. I think that you shouldn't get worn out and just go to the hotel where we were before the Academy. Having passed and rented a room, I told Seal that I would leave and come in the evening. Seal probably realized that I wanted to go to the "Clear Eye" tavern and went for a walk around the city myself.

Having found on the map of the city where this tavern is located, I went to her. After several tens of minutes I was already at the entrance. When I entered, I ended up in a tavern distinct from those in which we were. Everything here looked like a bar rather than an ordinary cafe. Approaching the counter and ordering nothing, I just asked the person sitting at the counter directly. He was a man in his 40s with a beard and thick long hair down to his shoulders.

- Can I buy the information I need here? - (Me)

-Yes, what do you need to find out? .- (Bearded man)

-I want to know about one girl .- (I)

-Say the name .- (Bearded man)

"I don't know her name, but I know what she looks like, maybe you'll know something about her." (I)

—Tell me how she looks where she studies, lives, works .- (I)

- She studies at the Academy, her hair is white, and her eyes are green, short, and most likely she has no friends. - (I)

"Hmm ..." The bearded man closed his eyes and began to think. After some thought, he opened his eyes and said. "I know who she is, but it will cost quite a lot.

-How much I)

—10 gold .- (Bearded man)

"Okay." I put a bag with 20 gold coins on the table, thinking that this way he could tell more than necessary.

"Not bad." The bearded man said, smiled and continued. - Her name is Lilia Titius. She is the illegitimate daughter of Count Titius. Before her death, Lily's mother asked the Earl to take care of her daughter. Later, Lily's mother died of an unknown illness when Lily was 4 years old. After Lily lived in the Earl's castle for the last 12 years. Judging by the rumors that I could hear that she has none of her relatives and friends. In the castle and the Academy, she is bullied because she is the daughter of a prostitute and that she does not deserve to be surrounded by the Count. This is all the basic information I know about her.

"Thank you, this information is enough for me." I said and went to the exit from the tavern.

After that I went to the library as there was still time until evening. An attempt to find information about Goldie has yielded no results. Walking home there weren't any assassins sent by that idiot's daddy. Going to the hotel, Seal asked why I went to buy information. I decided to tell her that I just wanted to know how strong the father of the one he nearly killed. Then we went to bed.

Until the morning, there were no murderers either, but they will definitely be and will pass not only for me, but they can also come for Sil. I will not be able to protect her if I am far away, so I should buy the shade for the glasses that I have. While Seal is asleep, I decided to go to the "Store" and look for what is on my hands. I decided to buy four Novice Knights and ended up with 13 coins left. After the purchase, four shadows of the knights appeared right in the room. They immediately dropped to one knee. I wonder why the killed bandits and goblins did not do this. Maybe the knights just out of habit kneel in front of their master, it would be necessary to find out later about this, otherwise it became very interesting. I gave the command to the shadows to protect Sil at all costs and while Sil was still sleeping I decided to do the exercises.

When Sil woke up, we went to get the Adventurer cards. Entering the Association, you can see that there were fewer people than yesterday. Approaching the counter, Thero met us. Having greeted him, we asked if our cards were ready. He said yes and we can pick them up. He also explained the system itself. When a person has just registered, he receives the Rank "E" and in order to increase him, he must complete tasks of the same rank. If the bosses decide that you are worthy of the next rank, then they will raise it and then the person can perform tasks above the rank.

After all that we heard, Sil and I decided to complete the first mission. Having approached the notice board, we came to the section of tasks of Rank "E". It was pretty sparse here. The smallest thing is to find the right herb and the maximum is to kill several goblins and bring evidence of their murder. The rewards for these missions were also meager. We decided to go and just get some herbs. Having remembered what herbs are needed and in what surroundings they grow, we went to leave the Association. I think I need to buy maps of the city's surroundings from the seller where we bought the city map.