Chapter 400 City Of Adventures [Pt 1]

Chapter 400 City Of Adventures [Pt 1]

Distant footsteps could be heard as two individuals trod down the path that many took.

Yet, for some reason, only these two currently walked it.

They wore contrasting attires, easily drawing the attention of the people around them. A few individuals even trailed behind them, maintaining their distance of course.

One or two of these people had been watching these two strangers from the moment they stepped into the city through the South Gate.

It wasn't strange for the Adventurers City to have guests or visitors, but something about these two made them stand out, and it wasn't just their well-made and pristine outfits.

They had a unique aura about them, and any veteran could tell just from a glance.

Whoever they were, the two were strong.

After walking for a while, they finally arrived at their destination—the only place strangers in the City would be interested in.

—The Adventurers Guild.

The place was a tall, massive building. It had at least five separate Floors, not counting the Ground Floor. It also had an intimidating aura about it to ward off those who were too weak-willed to take a bold step of faith.

This was the effect of an especially powerful Enchanted Item, so it wasn't news to see one or two fools attempt to join the ranks of Adventurers, only to piss themselves and run away scared.

Not everyone was cut out to be an Adventurer. The Item's effect was meant to prove that by exposing the frauds among those who wanted to give it a shot.

Only those who were truly cut out for the task could step into the Guild.

Usually, amused grins would be let out by spectating Adventurers, but no one said or did anything this time.

They already knew that these two were more than worthy to step in.

And yes, just like that... they both walked into the Adventurers Guild without any issue whatsoever. Though the duo didn't realize this, they had already passed the first test of the Adventurers City.

Whether they would be able to overcome the next hurdle, however, was yet to be decided.

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Pretty much every Adventurer she met and had an interest in thought that their partner had to work somehow. Their line of reasoning made sense, considering how there were tons of female Adventurers who were in the City.

Burke couldn't accept it, though.

'Women should just be pretty and stay at home, while the men work and protect them!'

That was her philosophy, and it remained unchanged despite how long she had spent in the Adventurers City.

Her mindset only did her a disservice, though.

No veteran desired her, as most of them sought after strong women who would understand the rigors of being an Adventurer.

The only Adventurers who paid her any attention were new and inexperienced Adventurers who didn't have a penny to their name. They couldn't even take care of themselves; talk less of a non-working partner.

In the end, she felt trapped somehow.

"... Excuse me, Miss."

The deep voice of a man in front woke Burke from her thoughts, and so she lifted her gaze to attend to the next customer.

Unknown to her, this one encounter would change her life forever.

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[A/N]

Thanks for reading!

Sorry for the long tangent. I really am... I just got lost in the sauce.

Forgive me, everyone!