The Guild

The man takes me up a set a stairs, As I enter the simple looking room, A small maybe slightly larger than a twin size bed, with off white sheets, and a aged yellow quilt and pillow folded neatly at the foot of the bed.

A chest, only filled with extra sheets sat to the left a few feet from the bed on top of it sat a simple oil lantern. Dimly lightning the room before me.

"Hey" I called to the man, as he was heading back down the stairs. "What can a guy do for income around here" "Try the guild" the man shouted back without so much as breaking his stride on his way back to the desk.

"Who took your soul" I said under my breath as I plopped down on the bed.

I awake the next morning, to a voice telling me breakfast is ready!!

Holy shit, I didn't notice but I guess reincarnation and fighting is exhausting I thought lamely.

Absolutely starving I head down the stairs for a hearty breakfast of some green shit and some brown shit! A tall glass of orange juice and some bread.

"Wow, looks great" I said sarcastically to the short blonde lady. She must of not caught because she replied very happily "oh, thank you so much!"

"At least someone appreciate my cooking." She said looking back scornfully at the older man who was setting out more plates.

I made a low whistle as I say in front of my plate. I can't starve myself I have to eat. I thought, but it looks so bad, I thought.

I gathered up a spoonful of the green looking food on my plate, it was the consistency of mashed potatoes, I held my breath and signed it into my mouth.

Screaming in my head "oh my God, oh my God, oh my God."

Suddenly my tongue exploded with the flavor of all my favorite foods. "This is delicious!" I said mainly to myself but loud enough so the cook could hear.

I could see in my peripheral that she was truly happy hearing what I said. I quickly ate all of my food gulped down my orange juice, and headed out to check it the town.

As I stepped out, I truly noticed the sun for the for the first time. While it being mostly the same beautiful blue sky white cloud and all as I looked up towards it.

I couldn't help but notice the brilliant sapphire blue spot it had in it's center.

Not glancing for too long as to avoid eye damage. I headed out in the street.. This place was mostly desolate, aside from the free people I saw at the inn.

The town was mostly empty, while a couple walked by me heading into what I thought were different shops.

I walked slowly down the dirt road toward the largest building in town. "Open Adventurer" the big sign read as I neared it's entrance.

"This must be the place" I said and walked inside. Now, Compared to Draginn and the rest of the town. This place was a work of art. It was decorated how you expect most video game Guilds to be.

Trophies of past conquest mounted on their red oak walls, a huge emerald colored linen flag with, What I assume the guild crest in the center outlined in gold.

A big wooden job board, with flyers and job posting sat right of the enormous bar and main desk.

I did exactly as one would do, as if playing a game when entering the adventures guild.

I signed up. I'm not going to bother you with the specifics. Yes I was questioned on things like where I'm from. But I just told the truth.

They laughed in my face and gave me my guild ID. "Sweet" I said to the guild clerk. I went right on to look at the posting like most guilds all the jobs are based on guild rank.

Which in turn as you may know is based on skill level. Here's where things got a little different.

I picked one at random and too it to the front desk. I did this knowing that at any moment I can change my stats and ace a job. I just wanted some cash as to buy some new clothes.

I picked kill 4 Cryerwolves. told the guy at the desk. "Cryerwolves" I thought "maybe it's a typo?" I filled out the required paperwork and headed out the door.

The quest was for an area called Verde Forest just a mile Southwest of the town..

"Ugh," "My first job is where I woke up and had my first fight also!" "Kinda traumatic" I thought

I headed toward the forest. Completely prepared for I only had my dagger and this green suit I crafted. "Ok" I thought "I'll head in."

This place is allot more beautiful than I remember in the night. The colors are much more vibrant durning the day. I can also now see that there are dark green mossy lettering almost like calligraphy scrawled on the trees, near the trunks.

I take a mental note to ask about it at the guild. I continue deeper into the forest, making my way through the lush foliage.

"WAAAHHHHH!" Startled! I snap my head in the direction I heard the noise.

"Oh my God" I said aloud "Is there a baby in this forest!"

I pick up my pace and head towards a large grouping of trees. I breakthrough into a clearing with low grass.

There I find a pack of large wolves, reason the size of a smart car! "Holy Shit!" I exclaim. With There size being already intimidating enough.

The mottled black fur as dark as a starless night.

The thin rays of sunlight seem to disappear inside of that black.

Razor sharp teeth you would only expect to see in a horror movie lined there gapping snouts.

Crimson, The most deep Crimson Iris and a Sky blue pupil made these creatures eyes seem like something from the mind of a mad artist.

An especially wicked looking wolf, slightly larger than the other 3. Then tosses it's head backward towards the sky and let's out. "WAAAHHHHH" the sound of a baby crying right before my eyes.

"Fucking CryerWolves" I mumbled as one launched itself in my direction.

"Shit!" I screamed as I ran back a few steps watching the large wolf cross the clearing in only few a strides.

The wolf pounced mouth open ready to tear my head off. Teeth at my face I said "God engine on"