Chapter 3: The Invitation
How long has it been? Five years? Ten years or maybe twenty years. This bloody necklace keeps taking me from world to world. However, I wouldn't say this was entirely a waste of time for I have seen stuff that I'd have never dreamed of in my entire life. How puny my existence was in comparison to those beings and worlds that I have seen. The universe is truly massive.
" I promise that I will have meaning to my existence and grow as strong as them." Shouted Big boss.
With that being said I wonder what world we shall visit today.
At the Northern Realms, In a small cottage on the outskirts of the free city of Nilfhin.
Two years have passed since the trio had left the village to chase after their dreams. A lot has happened during that time. Hilde and Max had grown in skill and power. They had increased their ranks and received an acknowledgement from strong forces. Smile, on the other hand, was still stuck on Rank F. No matter how much he tried his rank did not change. He raided dungeons every chance he had however as time went by both of his friends had left him and joined other stronger forces.
Today, the same as any day Smile woke up early in the morning before sunrise. He lived in a small cottage in the rocky land outside the Free City Of Nilfhin. He filled his large wooden bathtub with hot water, and after freshening up he started his usual morning training.
He would swing his sword until his arms become numb or exhaust his mana. He would then rest, have his breakfast and train his body physique.
Smile only grew an inch or two. He was still the ol' short Smile but what changed was the mature air around him. The deep scar on his face starting from his left cheek all the way towards his chin. His white hair was now long but faded on both sides.
There is nothing that beats a good sweat in the morning. It has already been two years since we left the village! I wonder how they are doing Ma and the rest. Hilde and Max must be in a top tier dungeon or In a secret mission. It sure is lonely and quiet here when they are not around. I have to join them sooner or later before our gap increases. But how can I increase my rank?
Smile was lost in deep thoughts and didn't even notice the group of people that just came by.
Two nation toppling beauties, one petite and slender with short red hair and the other a bit chubby with wavy green hair. Both had mages stuff which clearly indicated they were sorceresses. There was also one very unusually large man fully adorned in a perfect protective golden armour while the other was hunched like a withered leaf. He wore a mask and tied two small daggers to his belt.
" What are you doing daydreaming? Aren't you going to invite us in?" Max laughed full-heartedly.
Smile who was abruptly awakened from his thoughts quickly stood up and hugged his childhood friends.
" It has been months since we last have seen each other. What are you guys doing here?" asked Smile. He was really happy that he got to see his friends again.
Hilde chuckled, " Nothing has changed you are still the same ol' short Smile."
" Now! Now! Even I have grown taller."
" What a wonderful fellowship. I wish I had a childhood friend as well." Said the girl with the green hair. Her voice was mesmerising.
" We forgot to introduce! This here is Ellen the healer in our party and this ugly fellow is our damage dealer an assassin." Said Max.
"Che! Hurry up and get done with it. We haven't got all day ." said the assassin.
"let's go inside. I will serve some tea. It's a bit small in here but make yourselves comfortable."
After spending some time with his friend the group finally left.
" I have to get prepared. I can't believe they are inviting me to go on a raid with them to a rank C dungeon, Perhaps I can find a way to increase my Rank in there."
All I hope for is to walk side by side with them and grow stronger together. They still haven't abandoned me.
"I have to get prepared and gather all the items I need. I ought to make a list of it but I hate cities." Smile had a deep fear and hatred for cities.
Meanwhile in a black wagon driven by two sleek beauty of a horse was Max and Hilde's party having a discussion.
" I don't get it? Why have you invited him? He is just a rank F trash!" Said the assassin.
" I know we are well able to raid the dungeon but I just want him to experience a rank C dungeon perhaps he will find a way to increase his rank." Said Hilde with a contemplating look.
" Well, I just hope he doesn't slow us down. We have a record to break."
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At the capitol of Regal kingdom. The snow was falling heavy and non-stop from the cloudy sky. It painted the land white.
At the Royal palace, An old man abruptly awoke from a deep slumber. His white beard was all over the place as he rushed to grab his coat.
This man was the prophet of the Kingdom. One who predicts any incoming disaster or treasure that is about to emerge in the realm.
" The threads of fate have yet again changed. It' s colour ten times brighter than any I have ever seen. A treasure is about to emerge. One that is highly ranked. A legendary treasure! But that is not all. The threads of a disaster were intertwined with this treasure. I must let his highness know." Said the prophet.
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