The three of them had arrived in the Kingdom of Finias—a starting point that Eldric and Rylan wished to investigate regarding the existence of humans unrecorded in this world's history. Ever since they arrived in the world of GHO, they had gathered significant information, albeit through numerous challenges that nearly cost them their lives.
The Kingdom of Finias appeared grand and majestic. Despite the many guards patrolling around the kingdom's towering walls, the grandeur of Finias was evident even from the outside. Eldric and Rylan briefly thought they might encounter numerous renowned noble families here. However, remembering their primary objective in Finias, neither of them could afford to be careless or deceived by the kingdom’s inhabitants.
As they reached the front gate leading into Finias, Firtania suggested that they report to the front guard post. She approached a Wolfkin stationed there—a figure clad in white attire with long, furry ears atop their head. Unlike the heavily armed guards patrolling the area, this individual appeared more akin to a front-desk administrator.
"Excuse me, Sir," Firtania greeted the Wolfkin politely.
"How can I assist you?" the official responded courteously.
"Yes. I’d like to file a report regarding the forest territory, and these two beside me wish to seek residence in the Kingdom of Finias," Firtania explained.
"Understood. You can file your report in Zone 2 later. As for these two, they simply need to provide their real names and make an immediate payment. I appreciate your cooperation," said the Wolfkin officer with a polite tone.
"I understand. Rylan, Eldric, I'll wait for you inside. Take care of the registration, okay?" said Firtania.
"Not a problem. Thank you, Firtania," Eldric replied, bowing slightly.
"I should be the one thanking you both. Without you, I might not have survived the forest. Alright, I’ll head in first!" Firtania waved at them before walking away.
Eldric and Rylan knew one thing: Firtania was kind and understanding. If they could meet her father, they might uncover more valuable information. The fact that Firtania’s father had lived in this world for over two years raised more questions for the two of them. Having only recently arrived in this world themselves, they wondered if there was a deeper mystery behind Earth’s destruction and humanity’s presence in this unrecorded world.
For now, Eldric and Rylan needed to complete their registration and payment to reside in the Kingdom of Finias.
“Now, state your names,” said the officer, holding a sheet of paper and a pen.
“My name is Eldric, and my companion is Rylan,” Eldric answered politely.
“You don’t look like Elves. Are you from another kingdom or race seeking refuge?” the officer asked with a sharp gaze.
“No. We traveled from Aldora City and happened upon Firtania, who was defenseless against a Plantazel. She brought us here as thanks. We were also intending to come to Finias to find shelter,” Rylan explained convincingly.
“Very well. You can enter after paying 500 ald each,” the officer said, recording the information.
Standing behind Eldric, Rylan quickly accessed his [Menu Bar] and retrieved 1,000 ald from his storage. His and Eldric’s swift movements while operating the [Menu Bar] showcased their agility. Eldric discreetly covered Rylan’s actions to avoid drawing attention. Moments later, Rylan stepped forward and handed over the money to the officer.
The officer counted the ald and handed them a sheet of paper and two blue rings.
“This document contains general information about the Kingdom of Finias. You may study it during your stay. These rings, embedded with [Magic Stones], are inscribed with your names. Wearing them is another requirement,” explained the officer.
“What are these rings for?” Rylan asked.
“They have tracking and other magic embedded within. If you commit any crimes or similar actions, the ring will inflict pain on its wearer. As newcomers to Finias, we cannot accept individuals from other races without proper supervision,” the officer clarified.
“Understood. Thank you very much,” Eldric responded courteously.
“You may now enter the Kingdom of Finias. Please refrain from causing trouble,” the officer advised.
“Understood,” Rylan replied.
Eldric and Rylan stepped into the Kingdom of Finias, reading the informational sheet as they walked. It resembled a theme park brochure. Having completed their first task—entering the kingdom—they now needed to search for vital clues.
According to the document, Finias was divided into three zones, separated by circular walls for protection. Zone 1 comprised residential areas and marketplaces, Zone 2 housed military facilities and magical academies, and Zone 3 was reserved for the Wolfkin and Elven nobility, including King Finias himself.
As they proceeded, their attention was caught by the bustling activity in Zone 1. Elves and Wolfkin mingled in the marketplace. The cleanliness of the area surprised them; there was no litter in sight.
“This is... Zone 1 of the Kingdom of Finias,” Eldric said, impressed.
“Yes. This world is truly remarkable. It’s my first time seeing a kingdom like this—I’ve only ever seen such places in games,” Rylan added.
“For now, our priority is to gather information about Firtania’s father. If he is human, he might know the secrets of this world,” Eldric said.
“And if he comes from Earth like us, it will confirm the existence of other humans here,” Rylan added.
“You’re right. But how could Firtania’s father have been here for two years already?” Eldric wondered aloud.
“We’ll find out directly from him. But we must be cautious with the information we share,” Rylan warned.
Their conversation was interrupted by a loud voice.
“Hey! Eldric! Rylan! Over here!”
They turned toward the source of the voice and saw Firtania waving at them near the main gate. Without hesitation, they made their way to her. The first step of their journey in the Kingdom of Finias had been accomplished, but their quest for answers had only just begun. The mystery surrounding Firtania’s parents will provide new evidence for Rylan and Eldric. When the two finally meet Firtania’s father, all these enigmas will become clear.
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“What is this place?” Eldric asked as he looked around.Eldric could hardly remember anything. He only recalled being in the mysterious world of GHO. Now, he was in a strange place. Everything was white, with nothing else around.His vision was not deceiving him. It was all real. There was no one there. Voth and Rylan were not present. Eldric’s soul felt lonely in that white space. However, he didn’t give up. There had to be a way out.“Lord Voth! Rylan! Where are you?!” Eldric tried calling out loudly.There was no answer or reply. It was clear. Eldric was alone in that room. Accompanied only by his black cloak, he tried to find a way out. He wandered through the entirely white space. There was nothing and no one there. Yet, Eldric kept trying and searching for an escape.“Finally, you’ve arrived,” a voice sounded loudly, getting closer.“Who’s there?!” Eldric shouted loudly.Eldric looked ahead. He saw black smoke spreading and enveloping him. Eldric covered his nose and mouth, feel
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DUARRR!!!The shot hit its mark. The roots managed to wound the Plantazel. However, the monster’s onslaught didn’t stop there. It launched relentless attacks toward Eldric, making it difficult for him to strike back with [Mald Arrow].Eldric swiftly evaded the barrage of roots. His reflexes and strength had noticeably improved, possibly one of the powers granted by the [Magic Stone] obtained from Maziald. Though he couldn’t fully control his newfound strength yet, having just used it in battle, he felt confident in his capabilities. The monster’s flailing roots left no room for Eldric to counterattack, but he began to discern a pattern in its movements.As the roots narrowly missed him, Eldric planted both feet on one of the larger roots, using it as a foothold to find a better angle for an attack. He leaped from root to root with speed and precision, leaving the monster unable to keep up with his movements. His target was the flower-like structure at the creature’s front. Eldric’s ra
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Eldric quickly opened his [Menu Bar] and drew his [Mald Arrow] to face the Plantazel before him. The aura radiating from this Plantazel was entirely different from the one he had encountered in Aldora City. It felt like an intense, killing aura."Reast, I'll take care of this monster. You need to protect that girl," Eldric said, calling Rylan by his agreed-upon [Hero] name."Ha—Dyne, are you sure you can beat it?! This one looks far more dangerous than the Plantazel in Aldora City!" Rylan responded anxiously."If I manage to defeat it, we’ll gain an advantage from this battle, Reast. Remember how I made money before?" Eldric retorted confidently."You beat the last Plantazel by sheer luck! This one might kill you! We should retreat, Dyne!""Enough! You can’t do much right now, Reast. That’s why you need to focus on what you can do...""Damn it! Don’t say I didn’t warn you!"Eldric understood Rylan's concerns. Even as [Great Hero Dyne], he still didn’t fully comprehend the potential of
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The elf girl near them began to move her fingers. Her eyes slowly started to open. She saw the two people in front of her talking to each other. Her thoughts were a bit disordered as she tried to move her mouth.“Where... is this?” The first words from the girl after opening her eyes.“Eldric, she’s starting to wake up!” Rylan said while glancing at the girl.“Right! Are you okay?” Eldric quickly approached the girl.“That’s right... I was being chased by... Plantazel...” The girl said, still trying to clear her thoughts and words.“It’s okay. The Plantazel is gone. You’re safe now, Firtania. Can you stand?” Eldric said, extending his hand to the girl named Firtania.“Who are you? How do you know my name?” Firtania was still confused. However, she didn’t hesitate to grab Eldric’s hand and stand up on her own. Her body seemed fine now.“My name is Eldric. This is my friend Rylan. We happened to find you when you were badly hurt. At that time, a Plantazel named Evil Gamma tried to kill
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"Your body seems unable to withstand the power in the arrow you used, Dyne. With that, this is my victory," said Evil Gamma to Eldric."No... it's still not... over...""Don't blame me, Dyne. This shows that you're still weak."Evil Gamma moved three green roots from his body. These roots had sharp thorns and wriggled like snakes. The area around Eldric and Evil Gamma became more open due to Eldric's previous attack. Some damage was caused by the arrows Eldric shot, which couldn't be avoided. As a result, many of the surrounding trees and the road he walked on were disordered and severely damaged.Evil Gamma moved one of his roots toward Eldric, who appeared to be starting to tire. Eldric realized that Evil Gamma was beginning to attack. His body felt heavy, but he had to withstand the attack. Eldric jumped sideways, focusing the last of his strength on his reflexes to move his legs. He managed to dodge Evil Gamma's attack. Eldric made a good move. After that, he aimed [Mald Arrow], t
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Eldric quickly opened his [Menu Bar] and drew his [Mald Arrow] to face the Plantazel before him. The aura radiating from this Plantazel was entirely different from the one he had encountered in Aldora City. It felt like an intense, killing aura."Reast, I'll take care of this monster. You need to protect that girl," Eldric said, calling Rylan by his agreed-upon [Hero] name."Ha—Dyne, are you sure you can beat it?! This one looks far more dangerous than the Plantazel in Aldora City!" Rylan responded anxiously."If I manage to defeat it, we’ll gain an advantage from this battle, Reast. Remember how I made money before?" Eldric retorted confidently."You beat the last Plantazel by sheer luck! This one might kill you! We should retreat, Dyne!""Enough! You can’t do much right now, Reast. That’s why you need to focus on what you can do...""Damn it! Don’t say I didn’t warn you!"Eldric understood Rylan's concerns. Even as [Great Hero Dyne], he still didn’t fully comprehend the potential of
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“What is this place?” Eldric asked as he looked around.Eldric could hardly remember anything. He only recalled being in the mysterious world of GHO. Now, he was in a strange place. Everything was white, with nothing else around.His vision was not deceiving him. It was all real. There was no one there. Voth and Rylan were not present. Eldric’s soul felt lonely in that white space. However, he didn’t give up. There had to be a way out.“Lord Voth! Rylan! Where are you?!” Eldric tried calling out loudly.There was no answer or reply. It was clear. Eldric was alone in that room. Accompanied only by his black cloak, he tried to find a way out. He wandered through the entirely white space. There was nothing and no one there. Yet, Eldric kept trying and searching for an escape.“Finally, you’ve arrived,” a voice sounded loudly, getting closer.“Who’s there?!” Eldric shouted loudly.Eldric looked ahead. He saw black smoke spreading and enveloping him. Eldric covered his nose and mouth, feel