The First Quest

Everyone watched from a distance as Borne sized up with Shade. An inevitable duel was about to take place between the two. Even the surrounding monsters watched in anticipation. There could only be one winner.

"So, what are the rules? Or do I get to make them?" Asked Shade to Borne.

"Of course not! I'll decide the rules! I say that the only rule is that others can't interfere. Otherwise, anything goes!"

"And when I win, you'll let us pass?"

"Well, whether or not you lose, I'll let your team go. But if you lose, you'll die!"

Following this, Shade readied his sword as he inspected Borne. Compared to the other field bosses that he had fought, Borne was slightly smaller. However, Borne's intelligence surely made up for his size. Underestimating him would be very unwise.