The forest route to Mimosa village is used by the villagers way before the city’s bypass route. The bypass was made specially for them, to avoid having to go through the dangerous forest route. Because monster spawn would increase in certain times, making it impossible to venture through the forest.But the villagers all thought that the city makes the rowan warmer and that it speeds up the rotting process. A study was conducted to prove this statement. And it seemed that there really is significant temperature change from the city and the village, particularly in the southeast bypass area.“Must be due to pollution.” I replied the man.The man nods away. “I agree too. It does feel warmer in the city rather than my own village. Searing hot especially in the middle. Must be because of the bigger buildings, ey? No refreshments. Hehe.” He pumps his eyebrows as if insinuating something else.I don’t know if he’s referring to the infrastructure only or something else too, because that tone
After we arrived at Mimosa, we were immediately welcomed by the villagers. The chief welcomed us to his house and the lovely grandma who gave us cookies prepared us with warm tea and delicious apple pie.“Mmh! So good! A pie after work is always rewarding.” I scoop another spoonful of pie and moan in delight when the gooey sweetness fills my mouth.Lynette giggles when she saw my reaction. Maybe it was funny to her.Ian looked like he’s already about to die from the sweets. He never liked something too sweet, but he doesn’t want to be rude. So he finishes his piece and chugs down the tea before he approaches the old lady for mineral water.Rean isn’t eating with us, he’s at the couch with the chief and driver, talking about something I don’t care to find out.“Oh my, you must be so thirsty after working.” The lovely old lady chuckles after Ian chugged down the third glass.The half-munk only smiles sheepishly and then sits back with us.“I’ll just put the pitcher right here for your o
Lynette gasps at the scene. “Guys!”“Don’t worry, they’re fine. Pick up the pace, Lynette. We can’t let it free.” I open fire.The bullets latch onto the head and the stem, and green blood spurts out from the new holes. But it doesn’t even flinch. But now it turns its attention to us.“Shaarr!” The monster’s voice sounded like a mix between a rumble and a shriek. It’s weird and ugly.Suddenly something blue seeps from the holes made by my bullets.“Is that the poison gas?” Lynette worriedly asked.“Rean, get away!” I shout to the guy.He notices the warning and jumps away in time as it releases its poisonous gas.Unfortunately, Ian comes out of the bush right as the gas is spraying around it fiercely. He’s immediately sprayed by the gas. It’s impossible not to inhale in it as he was caught by surprise.“Mmppff! Uhk!” He coughs hard.I rush in and drag him out of the monster’s reach.“Shakaaar!”Ian is clutching his chest, coughing and wheezing. He seems to have trouble breathing.“Oh
“We are so thankful for your help. Please, take this in return for your hard work.” The chief gave us a parcel filled with foods and snacks. “Thank you. But I will still report this to the manager and you still have to pay the full price of the upgraded request level.” Rean said. A drop of sweat rolls on the side of the chief’s face. Seems like they really can’t get out of it. Even though money really isn’t the problem but the shame is. “I understand.” The chief said heavily. Ian ushered us to the car first because he wanted to talk to the chief. Probably to soften the blow. He was known to be a speaker among out batch, and he’s good at talking with clients better. So Rean let him. After exchanging goodbyes, we returned to our car and went on our way. “That was harsh, Rean.” Ian commented, referring to his way of talking to the chief. “I was just thinking. If we’re tricked, who knows how many seniors he had tricked?” Rean said as he drives. “Assuming IF he had. He could’ve just
I stop in front of the dungeon’s entrance. Well, it’s still tens of meters away from the cave’s entrance, but this spot here is designated as a safe distance. There are barricades here with 2 security guards guarding it. Before, in the exam, Terrace proctors stayed right at the cave’s entrance in case the students in need of immediate extraction. But there was also additional military backup right at this barricade in case anything goes wrong with the exam. Now, there are only these security guards. Terrace is such well-known after all, and many citizens rely on us for any kinds of help. So it makes sense if military was involved. “What’s your name and class, kid?” One of the guards asked. As soon as I stopped before the barricade, I was brought to their post for ID and belonging checking. See? Even before I say anything, he already assumed that I’m from Orion Terrace. “Terrence Blair from 3-A.” I answered. The man asks for my Arrow and I raise my hand to him. He input my ID in h
I put on my cool face and walk over to her. I offer her my hand. “Milady.”She looks nervous, and her cheeks are faint rose. She clears her throat and puts her hand in mine. Then I help her up and even puts my hand behind her back to keep her from falling.“H-Hey where are your hands?!” She nervously asked.“I’m just making sure you don’t hurt yourself. The spikes are painful.” I show her the graze on my elbow. I didn’t bother to wipe the blood, but due to the temperature, the wound and the blood around it dried quickly.“Ew.” She looked disgusted.“Go first. I’ll make sure you don’t fall to your death.” I ignored her and instead, tie the rope around her hips. She tenses, but she relaxes when I pull away.“Alright. I’ll go first.” Then she climbs up.I instinctively look down when I see below her skirt. But I realize what she’s wearing and hold the chuckle inside.Then something very heavy fell on my head, which then slides down to both of my shoulders. I realize it’s her and I try to
“Thank you for helping me!” The girl said.I stare at her flatly. “Just what are you thinking? Going in here alone? And you’re a mage.”She instantly gets upset. “Hey! I’m here to train myself, alright?! There’s something coming up soon, and I just want to make sure I’m ready!”I cross my hands. “But alone? And with nothing whatsoever?”She’s not bringing anything with her. No bag, no weapons, nothing.“Grr! I told you! I was training!” She squeaked.“With no weapon and no bag of items? Really?” I raise my eyebrow.She starts fidgeting. “I was experimenting something…”If she was an NPC, I would give her a good earful to make impression. But since she’s not, I’ll just go easy on her.“Bird brain.”She tilts her head. “What did say?”“You heard me. You’re stupid.”She flinches. “What the hell?! What did you say that to me?!”“No one comes to a dangerous place unprepared, stupid.” I scolded.“I’m not unprepared! I’m a mage! My magic can do anything!”“You just said you’re out of mana.”
“I can’t believe you beat those two with a gun. That must be a good gun.” She complimented.“Weapons don’t make the user. The user makes the weapon. You need high agility to use a gun in a closed space.” I felt that she’s scrutinizing me.She looks at me nervously. “My uncle would say the opposite on that one. But, I meant to compliment your gun. I thought guys like it when their weapons are complimented.”“Everybody does. But you take a bad guess on me.”“Ouch.”“So what are you good at?”“I told you. I’m a mage. And a good one.” She smirks.I give her my flat face, showing clearly that I’m not amused by that. “Hm. Define good.”“As you can see, I can do Fire. I can also do better than that, a level 2 Fire which is an AoE. And then ice magic combined with various skills, but I can’t do that without my weapon. And then white magic like Heal and Curia. You know Curia? It’s—”“Yeah, it’s curing magic. You can erase poison with it.” I replied quickly.She smiles, looking amused. “Oh~ A g