Come on," he said. Quickly, attach the ship to the harbor. We''re going to kill the ''Giant Fire Dragon (Gran Fafnir). I''m itching to unleash this ''dragon-headed cage hand'' on it!
Captain, your skills are in perfect condition, but your equipment needs servicing.
What? Is that so?"
Of course. It''s been a month since I boarded the ship. And you''re on the ocean, exposed to the sea breeze 24/7 like that."
Then it''s "Dragon''s Fires. "Then you''ve come to the world''s greatest alchemist, Raoul Bartley! Been a long time since I''ve seen him. I hope his arm isn''t too rusty."
I can''t do it. We''re already closed tonight (or rather, we can''t enter the port at night). Let''s drop anchor for the night and come into port tomorrow morning.
Ah. I''m itching. I can''t wait to test my strength against the "Giant Fire Dragon (Gran Fafnir).
The next morning, the guild "Guardians of the Academy of Magic" arrived at the "Fire Dragon Island.
The next morning, the guild "Guardians of the Academy of Magic" arrived at the "Fire Dragon Island. You guys are ready, right? Let''s go to the "Dragon''s Fires. Be careful not to get your wallets scratched by the thieves in town.
They all wore armor and armors decorated with magic circle designs, carried the guild''s banner, and wore purple cloaks, the symbolic color of the guild, and paraded down the main street in gorgeous and spectacular costumes.
Residents of the city lined up to see this unusual spectacle, and the main street took on the appearance of a parade.
Hey, Sein. Why are you going to the alchemy guild with such full equipment?
It''s obvious, isn''t it? It''s a way to show our guild''s prowess in the eyes of the people of this island."
But this is a bit much, don''t you think? It''s like a parade."
Barker. The first time is the most important. If they think you''ve got it in you, you''re finished.
Jamil and Rodo from "The White Wolf" were among the crowd watching the parade. When they reached the town square, Thane was not satisfied with just parading, he stood on the center stage and began to address the crowd.
I am Sein Orbesta, captain of the third unit of the guild "Guardians of the Academy of Magic. When you hear the name "Guardians of the Academy," you may think, "I am Sein Orbesta, captain of the Third Guild of the Guardians of the Academy. Last year, we couldn''t hunt the "Giant Fire Dragon (Gran Fafnir)," and last year we had the first team, but this year we have the third team. But there was nothing to worry about. I came back to this island with my skills honed and stronger than ever."
Sein pointed his "dragon-headed cage hand (dragoon)" up into the sky.
Fire blows from the hole in the palm of the gauntlet.
A pillar of fire rose up in the hall.
The audience was thrilled by the flaming bullets that shot up to the sky.
Oh, what firepower!
Isn''t it more powerful than Grand Fafnir?"
This is promising.
Please. Please, brave man. Save us.
You see? With my equipment, ''Dragoon''s Baskets,'' I can pierce the thick scales of the ''Giant Fire Dragon (Gran Fafnir)'' with a single blow. Today is the last time you will have to worry about the disaster of "Grand Fafnir". We are not going to go around raiding the island''s rare metal resources, taking what we can get, and then leaving!
Thane pointed to the top of the volcano.
S-class monster lying there. I promise to slay the ''Grand Fafnir,'' the S-class monster that lies there, and bring you eternal peace.
The crowd cheered.
The guilds that came from outside had recently been bringing back only resources, raiding dungeons and leaving without dropping a penny of money or resources in the city.
It had been a long time since an adventurers'' guild had clearly declared that they would fight for the local residents.
"d*mn, he''s got some nice gear on him.
Jamil, who was listening to their speeches in the crowd, appraised the status of each one of them.
All of them are in B class or higher. "All of them are in B class or above, and their weapons are decorated with magic. They must have a high level of skill in both weapon attacks and magic. Especially him. ......
[Sein Orbesta''s status.
Arm strength (power): 80
Endurance (toughness): 80
Agility: 80
Physical strength (stamina): 120
Magic: 120
In addition to the overall high level of basic stats, his magical power is top-notch. He probably has tremendous skills as well.
I''m amazed that you have so many knights of magic. It''s not often that someone has both magic and weaponry skills.
In the "City of Mages," there is an academy of mages, which is considered the highest authority on magical studies. There are scholars from all over the world who have gathered there to study magic, and all residents are required to take magic courses from an early age.
So this is an advanced magic zone.
In addition, the guild ''Guardians of the Academy of Magic'' only admits those who can handle weapons decorated with magic circles. There is no clear division of roles in their units, such as vanguard or rear guard. They are all warriors who wield swords, shields, bows, and arrows, as well as mages who control magic.
They''re hard to fight.
I''m not sure what you mean. This is our island and they are away from us. They''ll be sorry they ever came into our yard."
Shush. He''s still got something to say.
Thane continued his speech to the crowd.
Some people may be concerned about our ignorance of the ''volcanic dungeon,''" he said. But we will not be foolish enough to go out alone to take down S-class monsters. We call upon the adventurers'' guilds of the island at large to cooperate with us and advocate the formation of a grand alliance."
The crowd murmurs.
"The Grand Alliance?"
What is it? What''s the Grand Alliance?
What is the Grand Alliance?"
One of the crowd asked Sein.
The Grand Alliance literally means that we, the Guardians of the Academy, and the island guilds will join hands and unite to defeat the Giant Fire Dragon (Gran Fafnir).
What are your eligibility requirements to join the Grand Alliance?"
No, not at all. We''ve removed any footprints such as guild size or skill level, and every guild on the island is welcome to join."
The crowd cheered again.
The people hoped that they were the brave men and women who would slay the "Giant Fire Dragon (Gran Fafnir).
Contrary to the reaction of the crowd, Jamil and the others smiled sarcastically.
They said, "It''s a grand alliance. What do you think? Shall we go with them to slay the ''Giant Fire Dragon (Gran Fafnir)''?"
No way.
Hmm? They''re on the move.
The Dragon''s Fires.
We''re going to hide. We don''t want to be recognized just yet.
The first time we meet face-to-face is in the dungeon.
In the killing fields, I suppose. Kukuk."
They hid themselves among the madding crowd.
Roland joined the crowd and appraised their skills and stats.
(The "Guardian of the Magickal Academy," huh? The leading guild of knights of magic on the western continent. The rumor is not true. Indeed, all of them have tremendous magical power and status. (In addition, ......)
Status of "Sword of Fire
Power: 80
Durability: 80
Special effect: fire imparting
Status of "Shield of Fire Bullets
Power: 80
Durability: 80
Special Effect：Flame Disable
(Magic-forged equipment with special effects. Aina''s "Exterior Reinforcement (Coating)" also has a reflective effect, but they won''t need it)
The mage knights were heading toward the "dragon''s fiery fire.
(After all, they were heading toward the "Dragon''s Fiery Fire," weren''t they? A powerful unit of mage knights and a group of the world''s leading alchemists. If they work well together, it will certainly be the most powerful combination. ...... Well, let''s see what will happen.)
Just as Roland and the other members of the "White Wolf" were watching the movements of the "Guardians of the Academy of Magic," there was one girl who was single-mindedly watching their every move.
Her name is Carla.
She is an islander by birth.
Her eyes were filled with a simmering hatred for Sein and the others.
Welcome to the guild, the Guardians of the Academy of Magic.
When the "Guardians of the Academy" arrived at the workshop of "Dragon''s Fires," they were welcomed by Medes and Raul.
We will stay," said Medes. Medes-dono. How are you?
Thane spoke cheerfully.
Yes, thanks to you."
Hey Thane, you didn''t break the Dragoon Hand I made, did you?
Raoul. Don''t worry. Here you go.
Sein rolls up his sleeves and shows the "Dragoon".
I''ve rather improved my skills and now I can use it better than before," he said. But the trip was a little too long. Please maintain it.
Sein removes the clasp from the "Dragon''s Head Baskets (Dragoon)" and hands it to Raoul.
Hmm."
Please leave your equipment with the staff. We will take full responsibility for your equipment.
All right. You guys can relax as soon as you leave your equipment with us. Mr. Medeiros, let''s get down to business.
Thane, Arul, Medes, and Raul headed toward the room where they were to discuss business and gathered around the desk.
Thane placed a large bag of gold coins on the desk.
There is about 20 million gold in all. That should be enough to pay for maintenance for a while, right?
Yes, of course. Thank you very much.
Now, let''s get down to business. This time, we are after the Grand Fafnir.
Oh, I''ve got a "Grand Fafnir" at .......
Yeah, I''ve just declared it in the plaza as well. We would like to ask for your support. We are not familiar with the area. Keep us informed.
Of course, we will cooperate fully with you.
Now, may I have a word?"
Arul spoke up for the first time on this occasion.
He said, "I would like to know what the bandit guild ''White Wolf'' is up to. Are you guys still supporting them?"
Is that the case ......?"
Medes sighed with annoyance.
We''d like to get rid of them, too," he said. We''d like to break off our relationship with them, but they are the largest local adventurers'' guild, and we don''t want to be associated with them. We can''t cut them out of our lives either.
You mean you''ll continue to provide them with weapons and services while we''re in the dungeon?"
...... will do that."
Would you please stop that?"
Hmm?
We have to fight against a powerful enemy, the ''Giant Fire Dragon (Gran Fafnir). And to have our backs threatened is just too much.
That being said, ......
I''m not asking you to break off relations with them all the time. Even if it''s just while we''re in the dungeon. ......
Hey, come on, man.
Raul said.
''It''s up to us where and with whom we do business. We don''t need you to interfere with that.
Hey, Raul. ....... I''m ...... for our customers."
In the first place. You are the best guild on the western continent. Don''t be scared of a mere guild of thieves. Or what? You can''t beat a bunch of bandits with my ''dragon-headed cage hand''?"
"......"
If that''s your attitude. I''m willing to turn down the deal.
Hey, Raul. ......
I''m not. Arul. What are you so weak-minded about? A mere bandit can''t put a scratch on our magical armor. Guild leader, Raul, don''t worry. We are not so stupid as to let a few bandits get us down. We will defeat Grand Fafnir, acquire the rare metal, and destroy the bandits as well.
Hm. It''s all right if you understand. "Arul and the others. Do you understand?
I was so impressed with the quality of the work that I decided to go with the "B" style. I understand. I won''t say anything more. However, just to be sure, I would like to ask you to not tamper with our equipment to gain favor with the Thieves'' Guild. Please do not do such a thing.
I hope you will not underestimate me. We are an alchemy guild. We have never neglected our duty just because we don''t choose our clients.
Medes said.
''I hope so.
Now," he said, "we''re done with the formalities of business. Let''s shake hands to make up. Here, you too. All right. Well then, we can''t dive in the dungeon today anyway. Let''s go to a bar to gather information. Let''s drink up.
Seyi, you''re getting a little carried away.
Don''t call me "chan"! Come on, let''s get going."
"Hi-hi."
Medes and Raul watched them leave.
Good grief, what an optimistic bunch of people we''ve got here.
I heard you said you were going to slay the ''Giant Fire Dragon (Gran Fafnir). Hmph. I hope it''s not just talk.
Raul, I''ve asked you to take care of the "dragon-headed cage hand" without fail. You are the only one who can maintain it.
Yeah, I know.
An "Earthcraft" harvesting quest?
Leon was amused by Roland''s suggestion.
Yeah, I guess now is as good a time as any," he said.
Leon scratched his head.
Hey, Roland. The adventurers'' guilds on this island are split in two. They are either with the Grand Alliance or against it.
Yeah, I know."
So why the quest to collect "Earthcraft"?
It''s about building our capacity for continuity.
Succession?
Yes. From what I''ve seen, the small guilds on the island are having problems with dungeon succession.
"......"
The adventurers'' guilds on this island underestimate the value of ''earthcraft'' because of the easy availability of iron, silver, and other resources, including rare metals. And they are all looking to the Grand Alliance of "Guardians of the Magical Academy". Now is the time for the smaller guilds to take advantage of their small size. The attention of the thieves'' guild should also be focused on the "Guardians of the House of Magic. While the other guilds'' attention is diverted, focus on the harvesting quests for "Earthcraft. ......
Roland, you''re from off-island, so you wouldn''t know. The people who come to this island are the representative guilds of each continent and an elite force. They are a select group. Every time they come to the island, they take all the rare metals and go home. This time will be no different."
"......"
We, as a small guild, have to take them up on their offer to get a little extra. You may think it''s pathetic, but it''s not. That''s the reality of our small guild.
Leon, you don''t have to push me away like that.
Elio interrupted their conversation.
He said, "I think Roland has a few things to say ......."
And besides."
Leon interrupted Elio and continued.
''We''ve already been instructed by the guild to do this. The guild has already instructed me to support the ''Guardians of the Academy of Magic. Since the guild has given us the order, there is nothing more we can do.
Leon said that much and left the "Arsenal of Spirits.
I''m sorry, Roland. I couldn''t help you.
Elio says apologetically.
No," he says. No, it''s the same to me. I''m sorry I was so unreasonable. Now, why don''t you go? You have preparations to make, don''t you?
......"
Erio apologetically exits the workshop (atelier).
No "Shield of Dawn" either?
Dylan sighed.
Roland and Dylan had already approached a number of guilds to see if they would be willing to complete the "Earthcraft" harvesting quest, and had been turned down by all of them.
The people on this island seem to have lost a lot of confidence.
Yeah, you can''t fix this stuff overnight.
(Is this what happens when a major guild comes from outside the island? But what are we going to do? If we don''t do something, we''ll miss a great opportunity.)
Roland bit his teeth.
(Is there an adventurers'' guild somewhere that has the guts to slay, say, the "Giant Fire Dragon (Gran Fafnir)" (......)?
Hey, is this the ''Arsenal of Spirits''?"
Roland was startled by the sudden sound of a girl''s voice.
You are ......"
[Girl''s skill
Swordsmanship: C to A
Shadow Strike: D to A
Item Retrieval": E to A
(This is ...... "Shadow Strike" with "Item Retrieval" as Class A potential....the qualities of a Class A thief (Thief)!
I am Carla Grazia. Train this sword to slay the ''Giant Fire Dragon (Gran Fafnir)''."
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