Vivian and Torr were sitting down on the floor across each other and between them was the metal slab used for training Magic Arts. And just Felize earlier, he had a piece of cloth twisted into a rope between his teeth.
Gaze, on the other hand, was sitting beside Torr, while Felize was resting inside the bedroom.
"Are you ready?" Vivian said.
"Yes, Onored Rystess!" he said with a look of determination on his face and then presented his palm.
Vivian hovered her hand on top of Torr's palm.
[Fire Arrow].
Woo-brgh!
"Arhhh…!" Torr groaned and bit down hard when the arrow made out of flames shot through his palm and left a hole before disappearing when it landed on the metal slab.
Sss…
No blood dripped from the hole on his palm. However, there was a strong stench of burnt flesh around the room.
Gaze placed his hand on Torr's shoulder.
"Am fine…!" Torrr said with a determined look on his face and he straightened his back.
Since yesterday, the memory of Gaze and Felize getting beaten into a bloody pulp by Vivian while he stood and watched kept playing inside his head. It kept playing inside his head that he had a hard time sleeping and he had no appetite.
"I'm gonna cast another one," Vivian said.
Torr nodded and presented his arm.
[Fire Arrow].
Woo-brgh!
Sss…
"Arrrhhh…!"
This time around, a hole appeared on his wrist and beads of sweat started to form on his forehead.
"Another one. And after this, I will cast [Heal] on you," Vivian said.
Torr stretched out his arm once again, but it was now shaking.
"Am redy...!" he said with a serious expression on his face.
[Fire Arrow].
Woo-brgh!
Sss…
"ARRRHHH…!"
A hole appeared on his forearm.
***
Day of Fratur, 7:28 a.m.
The rays of the sun slipped through the windows, indicating that it was already morning.
[Heal].
A faint yellow light enveloped Torr's body.
His face was pale, his cheeks slightly sunken, he had dark eyebags, he was covered in sweat, and he was being supported by Gaze and Felize.
After Felize rested for 2 hours, came out of the bedroom and helped.
And in regards to Torr opening his [Fire Mastery], unfortunately, it didn't happen.
Vivian turned to the windows and then returned her gaze to the three teens.
"We will continue this later tonight," she said and then got up. "We will also meet up later at the guild this afternoon, same time."
"Yes, Honored Priestess. And thank you," Gaze and Felize said and bowed.
Torr weakly pushed the piece of cloth twisted into a knot between his teeth with his tongue.
"T-Thank you… Honored.. Priestess…" he said. He also tried to bow but only managed to move his head a little bit.
Vivian nodded and then went over to the corner to pick up her things. After wearing them, she turned to them.
"Don't forget, the checkout time is still the same. I will also order some breakfast for you."
"Thank you for the kind offer, Honored Priestess, but we promised our family that we would have breakfast with them," Felize said.
"I see. Well, I have to go now. I'll see you all later."
Vivian went over to the door, opened it, and then left.
***
7:38 a.m.
Vivian was walking down the street as fast as she could and using her poleaxe on her right hand like a walking stick.
Head back to the compound…
Head back to the compound…
Head back to the compound…
She took a different route today, one that's a bit longer and doesn't let her pass by the shop she caused a scene with yesterday.
This is fine…
It's not like I'll do this every morning…
Once I'm done opening the Magic Art Masteries of the kids, that's the end…
She looked at her left hand an formed a fist.
Hmm…
I don't feel sleepy and tired…
However, I stink…
Once I get back to the compound, I'll take a bath, wash clothes and then head back to the Adventurer's Guild to do some Quests…
But why do I feel like I'm missing something important…?
She tried to rack her brains for a moment.
It's not coming to me…
And it's not like I feel mentally exhausted either…
Perhaps I'm just imagining things…?
She rolled her eyes.
"Whatever."
***
10:42 a.m.
Vivian stepped into the main lobby of the Adventurer's Guild and swept her gaze around.
It's been a while since I came here in the morning…
Despite it already late in the morning, there were still many people around. It wasn't the same when the new Quests of the day will be posted on the Quest Board and Adventurers would be pushing and pulling each other to take the Quest Papers, but there were still many people.
Vivian's gaze landed on Pana who was sitting behind her counter. She was talking to an Adventurer and there was a line of Adventurers waiting to talk to her.
Well…
It is still morning…
She turned away and headed to the Quest Board where there were five Adventurers in front of it and reading and discussing the Quests.
When she finally reached the board, she immediately looked for the Bukaroo Quest on the section for the Copper Rank Quests.
Oh, the Treebark Quest is still available…
Tusha Herbs…?
Nope, I don't want that one…
There…!
"Excuse me," Vivian said to a Silver I Rank Adventurer who standing in near the Bukaroo Quest Paper and talking to another Silver I Rank Adventurer.
The two Adventurers looked at her but she already reached out of the Quest Paper.
Rip.
"Thank you," she said as she ripped out the Quest Paper and then stepped back.
Hmm…
Let's see what are the other Quests…
Special Quest: Search for my son's research paper. Last known location, Stellar Bridge. Reward 50 copper coins, time limit 30 days…
Special Quest: Search for my pet's favorite toy. Last known location, Market District. Reward 50 copper coins, time limit 30 days…
Special Quest: Help me write a love letter for my crush. Reward 30 copper coins, time limit 5 days…
A dark expression appeared on Vivian's face.
Is it just me or are these Special Quests are a joke…?
She shifted her gaze to the Silver Rank Quests.
And as she was reading through the Quests Papers, her eyes suddenly turned wide.
'Special Quest: Investigate the cause of the abnormal number of dead monsters in the forest surrounding Luxen City. Reward 50 silver coins, time limit 30 days…'
Her face turned pale.
What…?!
Why…?!
She took a step back and looked around her surroundings.
Did I farm too hard…?
But I made to sure run around…
And I didn't stay in the same place…
So how…?!
She closed her eyes.
Wait…
Is it really me…?
Maybe there were others…?
I mean...
I did take a 4-day break from hunting monsters when I leveled up my [Fire], [Wind] and [Light Mastery]…
And sure, I killed a lot…
But I can't possibly be the only one who caused all of this…
She opened her eyes and noticed another Silver Rank Quest.
Special Quest: Investigate a laughing and singing Witch, or White or Black lady in the forest surrounding Luxen City during the day. Reward 50 silver coins, time limit 30 days…
A laughing and singing Witch, or White or Black lady…?
What is a White or Black Lady…?
And I didn't know there were witches in this world…
She turned to Pana.
Tch.
There was a still a line in front of Pana.
Why the fuck are those useless people still in front of her…!?
Don't they have anything else better to do…?
Fucking worthless…!
She let out a sigh and shook her head.
As far as I know, Bukaroos can only be found in the forests surrounding Luxen City…
If I go any deeper, would there be Bukaroos there…?
Also, what about the other monsters…?
What other monsters are there…?
What if I encounter tricky monsters that can cause paralysis and whatnot…?
Sure, I'm strong, but --
Wait…!
Pah!
She facepalmed herself, causing everyone around her to turn to her.
Fucking idiot…!
Isn't this the reason why I'm being friendly with Pana…?
Oh my God, Vivian, you stupid bitch…!
Vivian went over to Pana's counter and joined the line.