6 Being An Adventurer

In the forest outside the church trail we can see two people on horseback, those said people are Winter and Sofia.

How did I end up with her again.... right last night.'Winter thought.

Can't allow that.'Sofia said.

How long has she been there.'Winter thought. And why is that? It's not like I can't leave.

Yes, I can't stop you from leaving but am coming along.'Sofia said.

What!? Why?'Winter asked.

Sigh, I guess it's because Father Chris said I should keep an eye on you.'Sofia said.

Why? lord please tell me his not trying to convert me, does he think am some kind of lost child, right.....shit.'Winter thought, shaking his head. Do I have a choice?

No.

I could go and complain to him am sure he will agree?'Winter said.

I doubt it, Father Chris is very stubborn when it comes to matters of the church.'Sofia said.

But am not a matter of the church, now am I.'Winter said.

Yes, but if he feels like it's his responsibility to take care of you he will insist(not to mention, I want to find out this strange feeling)so don't try to run, it will only make this harder. Sofia said, gripping her chest.

Ha, so it's just pointless, but if you want me to agree to this get me a long sword.'Winter said.

No

Am not talking to you, go report it to your master, his the one that sent you and to make me more cooperative this is what it's going to take.'Winter said.

....I will see what I can do.'Sofia said as she was going into the shadows.

Wait.'Winter shouted.

What is it?'Sofia replied.

How much did you see and hear?'Winter said.

....These no need to worry, I won't tell anyone.'Sofia said.

About what?

The dark attribute you have, it's none of my business anyway.'Sofia replied, leaving Winter alone.

Sigh, I really can't trust this girl but she did get me the sword I wanted, it's a little heavy but not much of a problem.'Winter thought, holding the sword by his waist. But still did she not tell father Chris.'Winter thought, looking at Sofia.

Hmmm??Is the something you want to ask?'Sofia asked.

Ah, no not really....' Winter said.

Okay...' Sofia said.

The was an awkward silence the entire way, until they reached the capital city of the Eldon Empire.

Why is the church so far away from the capital city.'Winter said.

The church doesn't want to be in contact with the royal family.'Sofia said.

Why?

The crown princess the one said to be the next in line to rule is not a religious person, so for the church's safety they moved away so they can avoid being used as political tools or execution.'Sofia said.

Why execution is the princess a tyrant?'Winter said.

A lot of people see it that way, but some say that she believes in the being only one person the people's faith should be directed to. So you can see her as a tyrant.'Sofia said.

No, she's not a tyrant, it's more logical than most people think.'Winter said.

Sofia looking at Winter with no expression at all.

Is the a problem?'Winter asked.

No

{Capital City Eldon}

{Adventures Guild}

So this is the adventurers guild, it's quite big. It's to be expected of the main city of the empire.'Winter said.

The Adventures guild is half the size of a football stadium in length and height, with the color gold and the symbol of swords coming together to form a star.

The Adventures Guild was full of people. Entering the adventures guild, Winter and Sofia walk up to the receptionist.

Good morning sir how may I help you.' the receptionist said, looking up at the two young people standing in front of her.

I would like to apply to be an adventurer.'Winter said.

You have silver eyes, the receptionist said in shock.

(I don't see why she had to point that out)Yes.'Winter replied.

Ohh, sorry it's my first time seeing someone with silver eyes.' she responded as she looked away. All you have to do is fill out this form and you will be an official adventurer.

It's rude to look away when talking to someone.'Winter said.

I'm sorry for my rudeness but I wish for your understanding.' she said as nervous sweat started to break out.

Ha, it's fine I will just fill this out and leave.'Winter said,(what is she so afraid of).

Wait I didn't explain to you about the ranks.' she said.

It's fine, I will learn somehow, talking to someone who can't look me in the eyes is unpleasant.'Winter replied, walking away to a free table.

Let's see.....Class; Mage, Attribute; Ice, Name, blah, blah, blah... alright complete.'Winter said.

Hey, what's your name?'Winter asked looking at Sofia.

I don't see how that is important.'Sofia replied.

Well, it isn't, but if am going to be traveling with you for god knows how long. It would be better if I knew your name than just saying hey.'Winter said.

It's Sofia.

Such a sweet name for an ice queen, ha, at least she speaks when spoken to not like others that just ignore you.'Winter thought.

Sofia it's a pleasure to meet you.'Winter said, reaching out his hand.

Likewise.'Sofia said, shaking his hand.

Hmmm?

They looked at each other in confusion, it was the very first time they were ever in physical contact with each other. They could feel a force from each other, just not what it was and what it could do.

They let go of each other in an instant.

What was that?'Winter asked.

I don't know?'Sofia replied.

Did you do something to me?'Winter asked.

No, doing something to you won't help me.'Sofia replied.

True. But I can't trust her, who knows what she can do to me with magic? Okay, whatever let's just hand this in and move to the next thing to do.'Winter thought.

Here you go.'Winter said.

Thank you, and here is your adventure's badge, for now, you are ranked F but with enough completed missions you can move up the ranks.' the receptionist said.

You're finally looking at me in the eyes.'Winter said.

A, am sorry for before it was my mistake, silver eyes have a reputation.' the receptionist said.

It's fine....by the way, do you know a place where I can study magic?'Winter asked.

Yes the is, it's a small library not too far from here, if you exit the guild and turn left, going straight then you...

It's fine I know where it is I'll take you there.'Sofia said.

That's quite helpful of you.'Winter said.

Father Chris said I should help you when I can.'Sofia said.

That's helpful, at least she'll be useful.'Winter thought. Before we leave can I get a job?

Ahh let me see, the only one we have for you is, clearing of slimes, finding a lost cat, and other such requests that have been made.' the receptionist said.

Which one is the most dangerous.'Winter said.

It's just the slime-clearing request.

Okay I will take it, is the time limit?'Winter asked.

No, but you have to finish it by the end of the day those are the rules, but considering that the location is quite far the is an exception for this type of request.' the receptionist said.

Okay, that leaves me a lot of time, let's go Sofia.'Winter said.

Okay

On horseback.

So the request is to clear slimes in a nearby village.'Winter said.

Yes, it's an easy request.'Sofia said.

If it's so easy why don't the villagers just get rid of them?'Winter asked.

We will find out when we get there.'Sofia said.

In a darkroom alone scientists stand looking at a magic communication orb.

[How is the experiment going, the man in the ord asked.]

It's going well, the scientist replied.

[Good good, you are doing well.]

Th, Thank you sir, but we have a problem.

[And that is?]

The prototype experiment escaped and I don't know where it is sir.

[I see, so the experiments are a success all in all.]

Yes sir, but they tend to go berserk after the experiment is finished and some of them die in the process, so if we can't control them...

[It means it's a failure, ha, I will take care of the control part just continue with your work.]

Yes sir.

[How are you going to deal with the one that escaped?]

I sent a request to the Adventures Guild.

[What, why would you do such a thing, what if they find out about us?]

T, the is no need to worry sir, the is nothing that can lead back to us.

[If you get caught you know what will happen.]

Yes sir I know

[Well, keep up the work.]

Yes sir

Damn even if the adventurers they send end up dying they will only take it as a mutation, so the is no reason to worry.' the scientist thought to him self. Damn that slime how the hell did it get out.

We should arrive at the village in about a day.'Sofia said.

Am kind of glad that before we left we bought some magic books.'Winter said.

Do you need those?'Sofia said.

Yeah, why?'Winter said.

Well, you sim to have complete control of your mana.'Sofia replied.

As you say I have complete control of my mana but I can't change the Manas property to what I want.'Winter said. (it will also help me to keep up this ice attribute act of mine)

Hmmm

What is it?

Nothing.