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CHAPTER 25 — THE RIGHT HAND
"Don't just stand there like a statue by the door," Aldric said, giving Darius’s back a gentle nudge to guide him further into the shop.Left with no choice, Darius resigned himself to follow his master’s lead. The moment they stepped inside, several neatly uniformed shop assistants approached them and bowed politely. "Welcome to our shop. How may we assist you today?"Aldric gave a formal nod, then pointed a finger toward Darius. "Find the best set of clothes that suits this man."Darius panicked instantly. "M-Master, there is no need for the best! Ordinary clothes are more than enough!"Aldric dismissed the protest with complete indifference. "Include a set of protective body gear as well.""That is far too expensive, Master!" Darius lost his composure even more as he caught sight of the price tags on display. Yet, once again, Aldric acted as though he had not heard a single complaint.A few moments later, the staff began bringing out and showcasing various types of combat attire be
CHAPTER 24 — Not a Slave!
After wrapping up their business with the mission and collecting their payment from the Guild, Aldric and Darius finally stepped out of the Monster Trading Hall. Outside, the atmosphere of Arkan City remained as vibrant as ever; the main street buzzed with the loud cries of merchants peddling their wares, blending with the rhythmic heavy footsteps of passing adventurers clad in full armor and weapons.Amidst their casual stroll through the crowd, Aldric suddenly broke the silence. "Darius.""Yes, Master?" Darius replied instantly, adjusting his pace to match.Aldric cast a brief glance at the ragged, tattered clothes still clinging to his companion's body. "Show me the best clothing and equipment shop in this city."Darius caught himself off guard for a moment upon hearing the command. However, he quickly recovered his composure and gave a obedient nod. "Right away, Master."In his mind, Darius assumed that Aldric wanted to upgrade his own combat gear after successfully pocketing a he
CHAPTER 23 — The Guild Master's Offer
The Guild Master’s office felt far quieter and more authoritative compared to the noisy Monster Trading Hall outside. Inside the oak-paneled room, Aldric sat casually in one of the leather chairs, while Darius stood firmly behind him. Across the desk sat the Guild Master, while the stoutly built middle-aged man serving as the Vice Guild Master chose to stand near a large window with his arms folded over his chest.For a few moments, silence enveloped the room. The Guild Master's sharp gaze kept observing Aldric's movements. The masked youth in front of him felt truly anomalous. There was no ripple or aura of mana that he could sense from Aldric's body.However, the three D-Rank monster carcasses the youth had brought were clearly no coincidence, especially since the way those monsters had been executed indicated a level of strength far above that of the average D-Rank adventurer."Young man," the Guild Master finally broke the silence with his heavy baritone voice.Aldric raised his h
CHAPTER 22 — The Suspicious Masked Man
A Steel Fang Wolf, a Horned Earth Boar, and a Crimson Claw Panther. The three carcasses of D-Rank monsters now lay stiffly on the floor of the Monster Trading Hall.Under normal circumstances, such a sight was not particularly shocking to the hall's occupants. An experienced C-Rank adventurer was certainly capable of hunting D-Rank monsters, and even B-Rank adventurer parties frequently brought home catches of much higher quality. However, several people within the crowd slowly began to notice a glaring anomaly."Wait a minute..." A veteran adventurer furrowed his brow while sharpening his gaze. "That's three monsters at once.""So what?" shrugged his companion next to him.The adventurer pointed toward Aldric with his chin. "Look, there are only the two of them over there."Instantly, the atmosphere around the service counter grew tense. Sure enough, everyone's attention had initially been too focused on the sudden appearance of the monster carcasses that they had completely missed s
CHAPTER 21 — An Incredibly Valuable Monster
Aldric and Darius walked down the main street of Arkan City. The urban bustle still filled every street corner; merchants were busy offering their wares, while adventurers passed back and forth with weapons slung at their waists.In the middle of the journey, Aldric suddenly spoke up, "Darius.""Yes, Master?" Darius turned immediately, focusing his attention.Aldric glanced at him from behind his mask. "Speaking of the official identity we discussed earlier... Perhaps one day I will use your identity."Darius blinked in confusion. "My identity? For matters that strictly require an official identity?" He furrowed his brow. "But why not use Master's own identity?"Aldric smiled thinly, though the smile was hidden behind his mask. "Because I don't want too many people knowing about my presence."Darius fell silent. The answer didn't truly answer his question. However, the longer he knew Aldric, the more he realized one thing: the man in front of him was shrouded in secrets that he didn't
CHAPTER 20 — Arkan City
The moment they crossed the main gate of Arkan City, Aldric’s steps involuntarily slowed. His eyes moved in all directions, observing the stone buildings neatly lined up along the street. The voices of merchants shouting out their wares vied with the rumbling thud of passing horse carriages. Children could be seen running through the crowd. For the first time since arriving in this world, Aldric was truly in the midst of human civilization."I didn't expect it to be this crowded," Aldric murmured.Darius offered a thin smile beside him. "Arkan City is indeed one of the largest trading cities in the southern territory."Aldric nodded slowly. The city left Alex in awe, even though it looked ancient and far from modern like his original world.Throughout the journey, he saw people, both women and men, clad in full steel armor, and some among them even carried magic staffs. Their personalities appeared distinct; some looked friendly, while others looked arrogant. Not a few even glanced at
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