NOVEL NEXT Chapter 20: Chapter 20: First Meet
"Aren't you three too reckless? Especially you, you will probably attack alone even if there is no one comes."(Leonidas)
"It is not my fault that the Guild response was too slow or the ceremony would have been completed and the Abyssal Servant escaped right?"(Argus)
'Plus I've been tempted by the reward of the quest.'(Argus)
Argus retort calmly which made the lips of Leonidas twitch. He also knows that it is the Guild's fault for being slow to response.
"So what do you want? You can tell me now but only 3 things nothing more."(Leonidas)
"I want a Scythe weapon and a clothe armor, for everyday use. They should be on Core Forging Realm Rank Weapon and clothes. Lastly, can i have another random class skill book?"(Argus)
Leonidas was puzzled on the request of Argus and his weapon choice but he did not ask him. He started checking if his request is available.
Awakener in common and elite class can still learn and use skills of any rank. The system also did not limit the awakener on what skill they can use. They will make their own set of skills that is compatible with their fighting style. Almost all warrior use magic. Magic skill is very common to any close combat fighters especially the support skills since it can enhance their stats that will greatly help in a battle. What's the use of the Mana stat if you're not using it.
The same goes for weapons, the status window will record any weapon mastery as long as it consume your skill slot. Like Argus for example, he has a bit of experience in hand to hand combat so there is a Weaponless Specialization in his Status Window.
Skills, Weapon Specialization, Techniques, and Etc can be learned manually. It's just that with the use of Skill Book, you can easily learn those things. If you want to register the Skills, Weapon Specialization, Techniques, into your Status Window you need to put a little bit of effort and time. It will be worth it after that of course.
He knows that the reward they will give will not exceed Elite Skill Book so he just tried it out. Argus will just learn the skills he wants.
Random Skill Books, as the name says it's random. However it is the second most expensive skill other than the unique skill. This skill book is useless for the common, elite, and special class. They can just buy the other skill books of their choices instead of random skill book.
The importance of the random skill book lies on the unique class holders. Aside from lower price than the unique skill book, it has also has a higher drop rate. There is also a higher chance of them awakening their unique skills.
"The armor is okay. As for the Scythe we have no stock in the Treasury. I also tried asking the other staff but they also have no idea where to get one. If you want, you can ask a blacksmith to forge a weapon for you. The Guild will pay of course. As for the Skill Book, I do not agree. Class skill book is a universal skill book that can be used by anyone especially for unique class awakeners. You have a higher chance to awaken your unique skills. The price of one is so expensive. I will just give you 5 million VC if you want?"(Leonidas)
"I will take that offer then."(Argus)
"Here take this, show this token to any blacksmith here in the Stred City and they may grant your request. Remember, the reward is only Core Forging Realm Weapon. As for the money, I will ask someone to transfer it to your Guild card."(Leonidas)
Awakener can wield weapon higher than their realm however they cannot use the skills and ability of the weapon.
"Speaking of guild card, you take this"(Leonidas)
Argus take the token and the card that Leonidas thrown. He observed it but it is just a silver metal with the Adventure's Guild emblem in it. The card on the other hand is like his other guild card, which is color brown. He didn't know what's the difference.
"With that card you can use both of your real and secret identity. You can just switch the name that is written in the card whenever you want. They can record your progress using your real or secret identity. No need to switch card every time. Also every receptionist is trustworthy so they will keep it secret. They have sign a mana contract after all."(Leonidas)
"Is this all you want to say?"(Argus)
"Do not spread what happened yesterday. We ask an expert to erase the memories of those childrens so they can leave peacefully. The leather armor will be sent to your address this evening. As for your identity, of course its confidential."(Leonidas)
"Thank you then. See you later."(Argus)
Although Argus was a bit angry on what the Guild Master did, he already forgotten it when he rewarded him. Argus knows that the Guild Master is not a bad person since his intuition told him so.
{Leonidas POV}
As the door closed, Leonidas was thinking on what happened earlier.
"That brat can talk to me while looking to my eyes as if he is ignoring my position,huh. Also that look, as if he knows I will not do anything harm to him. He has big guts but that brat has no respect to me. Tsk."(Leonidas)
You cannot blame Argus though. His first impression of Leonidas as one of the 'Guardians' of the Human Race was very bad. Only eccentric people test their guest on their first meeting which Argus did not like, Leonidas can only blame himself.
"Why does his weapon a Scythe? I thought his class is Summoner. Does he plan to become a battle summoner. Anyway, I have high expectations on that brat and those twins."(Leonidas)
"Those twins, I did not think that Race will opened up their borders albeit slightly by sending those two very important figures. Also, those heir of the other big clans other than our family and heir of those big shot race wants to come here for the Academy Enrollment. Tsk, there will be so many troubles that will come. Chosen Ones, huh. This generation will be the strongest and will be the most chaotic."(Leonidas)
{Argus's POV}
After Argus left the Guild, he message Rex about the Blacksmith he knows about. His Holowatch immediately rings.
"Do you have money know?"(Rex)
"Something like that, anyway just tell me where is his address? He is here in the Stred City right?"(Argus)
"Yeah, he lives here. I will send you the address."(Rex)
Argus received a map with a red dot on it. He scan it and align it with the scanned map Miffy gave him.
"It is near the Guild. Okay, I will visit him now."(Argus)
"W-wait, I forgot to tell you a very important thing about him."(Rex)
Rex smiled stiffly. Argus stares at him and just waited.
"He is eccentric person, he will not forge you anything if he didn't like you at all. I do not know how he evaluate someone but I guarantee that he is very passionate when it comes to smithing and will forge you a weapon, tailor-made for you. If he accepted you that is. So go tomorrow and I will accompany you. I also wants him to forge me my weapons."(Rex)
"No need, I'm already near him while you are speaking. And even if you're here if he didn't like me or you, we cannot force him either way. So I will try my luck."(Argus)
"Sigh... You are right. I am also gonna go try my luck tomorrow. Although he knows my dad, that old man will probably not care. Anyway, goodluck."(Rex)
Argus continued walking following the map in his watch. There is a blue dot blinking and a red dot in his map. The blue dot was of course him and the red dot is his destination. Not long after he is in front of a dilapidated house. The location where he is currently is in 300 meters South of the Adventure's Guild Head Quarters. The place is also near where he currently lives, almost like a neighbor.
The door was too old and the sign above it imwas almost fallen. It was full of dust and webs but you can still read the sign. 'Ironsmith' is the name that is carved in the signboard. Although a bit doubtful, Argus trust his friend so he knocked on the door.
Knock
Knock
Knock
Argus waited for someone to respond for a minute but no one responded.
Knock
Knock
Knock
Argus knocked again and still no one answered. It is already 8:00 PM so he didn't think the blacksmith was sleep since it is still too early. With no other choice, Argus just entered without the owners permission.
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Status Window
Name: Argus Orpheus
Race: Human
Level: 15(0%)
Realm: Beginner
Class: Twilight Battle Summoner (Unawakened)
Attribute:???
Health: 100%/100%
Mana: 250
VIT: 81
STR: 85
DEX: 65
INT: 35
Free Stats: 70
Skill Points: 30
Skill Slot: 4
Innate Skill:
«Sovereign's Intuition»
«Sovereign's Apathy»
«Asura Hegemon Battle Physique»
Weapon Skill:
«Weaponless Specialization Lv. 5»
«Pole Weapons Specialization Lv. 2»
Cultivation Art:
«Asura Hegemon Battle Art»
Active Class Skill:
«Tame: Lv.1»
Passive Class Skill:
«Eyes of Twilight: Lv.1»
«Twilight Battle Summoner Lv.1»
«Soul Link Lv. 1»
Passive Skill:
Active Skill: None
Titles: None
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Name: Astrea♀️
Race: Starlight Wolf Cub
Realm: Beginner
Level: 8(0%)
Attribute: ???
HP:100%/100%
Mana: 130
VIT: 52
STR: 68
DEX: 76
INT: 84
Skill:
«Star Physique Lv.1»
«Enhance Bite»
«Enhance Pounce»
«Enhance Claw»