I woke up early, I presume, I don't fully understand how time works here but I woke up before the bright moon could rise. I immediately began my morning workout in my room for about an hour and half before proceeding to the bathroom. I had a normal bathe which was unfitting for the absurd price i had to pay for a bathe, like seriously half of the money spent was mainly on water then the rest was for the room and some food, well I guess water is kind of scarce here.
I dressed up In a kind of fancy fantasy outfit, which was a long black fantasy trench coat with sliver patterns from the shoulders to the wrist with a white office shirt and a black trouser, for the shoes there wasn't much to choose from so i picked what looked closest to an office shoe. I knew I looked outstanding even without looking at a mirror well there wasn't any mirror here any way but you get the point.
I combed my hair before making my way to the inn's dinning table, I could feel numerous gaze on me as I gently took my seat. The dinning wasn't packed which was good but it still had a fair share of people. I could see some of them whispering between themselves and somehow I could hear them, "only people from the Dabria family are this handsome" one spoke, "he must be from a wealthy family or a well respected faction" another whispered to his mate, unfortunately for them am from neither. I always knew I was really handsome after all I bagged Anna and even before then I used to get lots of love letters in school and even sometimes in the military, most of my friends and teachers in school always adviced me to become an actor, saying that I could become the next Jeon Jung kook, those days were really comedic to me.
Snapped back from my nostalgia when the waiter served my food. A large steak with a little dark sauce by the side and a mug of alcohol. My plate a well fabished and designed wooden plate, "the service here is pretty nice" I muttered as I took a look at my cutleries, a small knife with a long, throwing needle!!! "They use throwing needles to eat here!!! What the fuck" I muttered trying not to gain attractions.
Seeing the beautifully made food my stomach began rambling as if questioning why I hesitated, seeing as how hungry I am and last I ate steak I decided to ignore my human table manners and just eat with what I saw. I picked up the knife and sliced a little piece of the meat and with the needle I poked the meat and dipped it in the sauce as I took a bite "hmm---hmmmm-hmmm this is really good!" I said as I sliced another and repeated the process.
"Damn this is really good, the meat is tender and well seasoned and even has its own sweetness, the sauce was great as well it's spicy and flavourful" I muttered to myself taking several slices.
i finished the food and drank the alcohol beside me.
"That was splendid" I said as I got up and straighted my coat, my action attracted attention of the waiter as he slowly came to pick up my plate.
I left a tip for him beside my plate and went back to my room to pick up my belongings. I proceeded to the reception and dropped off the room key and went to the stable to get my Dino.
"Heeey bud, how was your night" I asked rubbing my Dino's head and chin, "it's just a big dog" I thought as the dinosaur seemed to be enjoying my touch.
I took her leash and took her back to my carriage and connected her back to it, I entered and continued my journey to the guild,It wasn't far from where I stayed the night.
As I journeyed to the guild, one could easily notice that this city was really developed, the road was smooth and clean even though it was bare earth, the road were more wide and even had Street lights,the buildings weren't shabby, most were built with dark stones and even had some designs, a lot of people walked in groups and in clothes that gave adventurers vibe, there were chatters here and there but it wasn't noisy. As the bright moon began rising casting it's benevolent light the city's beauty was amplified.
I made my way across the massive city square with massive statues in the middle dividing the road, one for going out and the other for coming in. The statutes were of remembrance to the first explorers party if I remember correctly. Just a few meters behind the massive entrance of the explorers guild, "talk about well developed" I said barely keeping my mouth closed.
I packed my carriage where I saw others were packed and continued by foot to the massive medieval looking castle in the middle of the spacious compound.
I stopped at the reception and informed the receptionist of my appointment. "You are late sir please follow me" he said walking forward and gesturing for me follow.
I was led up multiple floors as finally he stopped and entered an office.
There were seven people in the office, "Ahhhh Jin finally you've arrived. what happened you are late which is unusual of you!" A familiar face said coming for a hug, "am really sorry brother Chaoxiang, I was held up by a small storm" I replied hugging him, "see I told you he was late for a reason" brother Chaoxiang said facing the menacing older man sitting in front of the office.
"Hmm i hear you" he says his voice filled with clear hostility as the air slowly becomes heavier, noticing this I immediately bowed 90° "am really sorry for being late" I plead trying not to get into trouble. I could see a few surprised faces, "a scholar that bows and apologize that's new!" a lady said to her mate, "alright have seat" the menacing older man said pointing to the sofa to his left, "thank God that worked!!!. this old man was ready to kill me, l was literally seeing shadow energy leaking out him" I thought to myself taking my seat.
"Alright since the animosity has been cleared let's begin the interview" brother Chaoxiang said opening the conversation. "How old are you boi" the old man asks, "twenty-four sir" I replied swiftly, "you are quite young for a scholar" the old man remarks, "aspiring" brother Chaoxiang corrects smiling, "alright alright" the old man said laughingly shrugging off brother Chaoxiang words. "Alright you must be curious to know the people sitting opposite you" the old man said facing me, he turns right and adds "why don't you guys introduce yourselves".
"I'm kaldareth, leader of the first tier explorers party, Night cats" a matured guy said coldly, "I'm Morvain" the next guy said nonchalantly,"looks Japanese" I thought, "I'm Shadeva, party's vice, nice to meet you" the lady who spoke before said as she offered a hand shake, which I took. "I'm Obsidra of the house of Onyx, nice to meet you" the pretty lady said before continuing to toy with her sword, "I'm Nyxara" the last girl said swiftly and rudely.
"Nice to meet you all, I'm Jin" I said trying to give a welcoming smile, I fumbled it. "Well then I am Nocthar of the house of Nyctarion!!!, the 8th guildmaster of the explorers guild and the slayer of the black titan" the old man said aloud proudly almost boasting as he continues "Jin let's begin your real interview".
We left the office and proceeded to another location within the building seemingly the basement.
This place was really really spacious and filled with different looking monsters trapped in a square barrier by rune carvings on the ground illuminating a slight glow resembling that of the border.
"Now your test, tell me the names of all this creatures and their weakness and ways to know their territory" Nocthar said stumping his long sword that he uses as a support Kane on the ground twice to initiate the test. "At least get like half of them" brother Chaoxiang whispered to my ear.
I began walking around the place, investigating but I knew nothing, this creature looked really terrifying, like straight out of an horror show terrifying, and disgusting. "Jin give me something pleeeasse!!!" I thought before pausing and continued walking around for a few minutes.
"Already sir" I said nonchalantly, "that's fast,hmm alright go on" Nocthar said stumping his long sword on the ground.
To your right are the:
Night cats, weakness: durability
Spitting hydra, weakness: it's abdomen
Mist rats, weakness: durability
Morpher, weakness: eyes
Watcher tree, weakness: roots
The eyes, weakness: unknown
Hairy spider, weakness: it's abdomen
Winged serpent, weakness: head and wings
Mimicking bird, weakness: it's abdomen
And to your left are:
Swordhands, weakness: none
Weepers, weakness: loud sound
Three headed lost, weakness: none
Bone stealers, weakness: unknown
Screamers, weakness: speed
Soul flame serpent, weakness: none
Quick feet, weakness: upper body
Sword spider, weakness: it's belle
Stone titan, weakness: it's joint
And molders, weakness: unknown
I elaborated and wanted to continue, "Hmm that's alright, not much time left anyways, you have proved yourself, after all this abominations aren't common. You are hired let's go back up and for prepare for the journey" Nocthar interrupts before he walks towards the stairs