Adventurers' Guild

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After Kayra was successfully treated, Governor Aminos warmly thanked Orion and Lina for their help. The room was quiet, but the gratitude and appreciation in their eyes were clear. Aminos handed them a bag containing shiny gold coins, along with a signed document bearing his name, proving the successful completion of the mission. He added with a smile, "You have done a great job."

While they were receiving their reward, Zoser felt a strange gaze from Onar, who was sitting beside the bed, watching them with her bright green eyes. There was something unclear in that gaze, something mysterious that made Zoser feel uneasy, though he couldn't explain it at that moment.

Governor Aminos broke the silence by looking at Zoser with interest: "Who is this child?"

Orion answered in a calm voice, looking at Zoser: "This child, Zoser, we encountered him in the forest. He decided to join us on our adventure, and he played an important role in finding the herb and completing the mission."

Aminos tilted his head slightly, then looked at Zoser and said: "Thank you very much, Zoser. But can you tell us more about yourself?"

Zoser, feeling the weight of the question, lowered his head for a moment before answering quietly: "My name is Zoser. The village of Minya was my birthplace. But that village was destroyed one day. After the destruction, I decided to leave the place behind. I wanted to find out what happened there and gain more strength so I could face what the future holds."

His words were simple, but Onar's gaze never left his eyes, and there was something in that gaze that Zoser couldn't understand. Perhaps it held some ancient wisdom, or maybe something else was being hidden from him.

After a few moments of silence, they decided to leave the palace. The sky had started to darken, and the sounds of the night began to rise around them. Their footsteps echoed in the quiet, while the stars twinkled in the high sky.

As they moved away from the palace, Zoser paused for a moment and asked, "Where are we going now?"

Lina replied with a calm smile as she continued walking steadily: "We are heading to the Adventurers' Guild."

Zoser was surprised, pausing for a moment, his eyes filled with curiosity: "What is the Adventurers' Guild?"

Orion answered as he continued walking, his voice carrying some enthusiasm: "It is a guild that brings together adventurers from all over. Individuals publish difficult missions in exchange for rewards, and these missions are then assigned to guild members. When they complete the mission successfully, they receive rewards based on the difficulty of the task."

Zoser listened attentively, a hint of confusion appearing on his face: "Can I join this guild?"

Orion smiled kindly, reading the curiosity in Zoser's eyes: "The Adventurers' Guild is not open to everyone. There are strict requirements you must meet. You must be at least 15 years old, and your criminal record must be clean. Also, you need to have the strength and skill necessary to complete the missions. Before you become a member, you have to pass special tests for strength and skill."

Zoser listened to Orion and felt a slight disappointment, as he didn't meet these requirements at the moment. But he couldn't hide his sense of challenge: "But if I meet these requirements in the future, what happens?"

Orion answered with a smile, lifting his head slightly towards the sky: "If you're ready, we'll see if you meet the requirements in the future."

After a while of walking, they finally reached the Adventurers' Guild building. The building was massive, with dark stone walls that reflected an ancient and majestic atmosphere. The tall windows were dark, while the entrance was surrounded by mysterious carvings and drawings, indicating that this place had a long history.

As they approached the entrance, the large door was pushed open slowly to reveal a spacious hall. Inside the building, the air was filled with the scent of old books and tanned leather. The lights were dim, and oil lamps swayed gently, adding a touch of mystery.

In the far corner of the hall, there was a large desk behind which sat a massive man with a long beard and sharp eyes, seemingly the one responsible for receiving adventurers. On either side, the building's walls were covered with paintings of people wearing armor, looking as though they had fought fierce battles.

Orion and Lina stopped Zoser in front of the desk. The man behind the desk looked at them with eyes filled with experience and intelligence, and smiled, saying, "Welcome back, Orion and Lina. Have you completed the mission?"

Orion answered calmly: "Thank you, Phil. We succeeded."

The man behind the desk nodded slowly and said: "As you know, the guild's system requires me to take 5% of the reward as the guild's share, along with the document proving the completion of the mission."

Orion handed over the money and the document, and after taking some actions, Phil deducted the 5% fee and returned the remaining reward to Orion, saying: "Well done."

Orion thanked him, saying: "Thank you, Phil."

After that, they left the building as the sky darkened further, and the sounds of the night rose around them, but they were ready to continue their journey.

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After leaving the Guild building, where their mission had been successfully completed, it was time to celebrate. They decided to go to one of the taverns in the city for dinner and rest after a long day of adventures. The tavern was crowded with patrons who were eating and drinking, and the atmosphere was warm, filled with conversations and laughter.

They chose a table near the window, where the dim lights illuminated the place, and the atmosphere was relaxing after the long journey. They sat together and began to talk about their latest adventure while enjoying a delicious meal of roasted meat and vegetables.

Orion smiled and said, "It wasn't easy, but we succeeded in completing the mission."

Lina also smiled, adding, "Yes, and this is a moment worth celebrating. I'm proud of all of you."

Zoser looked at their faces and felt a sense of belonging with them. His eyes sparkled, as if his heart was beating faster, he didn't feel alone. He felt warmth and security in their presence, as if they had become his new family. He was no longer just on an adventure, but in a place where he felt valued.

However, there was still an unfamiliar feeling creeping into his heart—a mix of excitement and fear. The excitement was for what lay ahead, and the fear of the unknown that still awaited him. But in that moment, amidst the laughter and conversation, he decided to set those fears aside and enjoy what was here and now.

They took a moment to relax after dinner, finding a place near the fireplace to rest before sleeping. The atmosphere in the tavern grew quieter as time passed, and as night fell, everyone was ready to sleep after a day full of adventures. Yet, despite the exhaustion, Zoser's mind was still occupied with thoughts of what the future held for him.

Orion, preparing to leave, said, "Let's get some rest. Tomorrow will be a new day."

They left the tavern quietly, as the night began to settle. They walked toward the place where they would spend the night, ready to rest after a long day full of challenges. As Zoser walked behind them, he felt a sense of mystery surrounding him, as if something greater awaited him in the future.