11. Arcana Online

11. Arcana Online11. Arcana Online

Inside the Frey Guild headquarters.

While drinking a cup of tea in the quiet office, someone was peeking in from the doorway, looking into the office.

"Leader! Where did the door go?"

"I removed it. It's not stuffy, and I like the open feeling."

Sasha came into the office and sat on the guest sofa, staring intently.

Her intentions were clear.

"I was rejected."

"Why!?"

"Well, you see."

After hearing my story, Sasha was devastated.

"S-stalker..."

"By the way, she said she plays on channel 1004."

"Leader...? Is it what I think it is?"

"Who knows."

The trade city of Talasha gathers rare items and vast amounts of information.

I also received information from guild members who participated in last night's sudden quest.

They said a huge dragon appeared and swept away the monsters, and the hypothesis that it's a summon is strong.

The dragon's name is Yong-yong.

I asked her, no, Yuna, just in case, and her summon's name is also Yong-yong.

If the summon moved on its own while Yuna was logged out last night, the summon's name would be displayed in the rankings.

There's no physical evidence, but there's circumstantial evidence.

In this case, we have no choice but to recruit her.

I won't give up.

This is the beginning of a win-win plan to show Yuna the joy of life and gain a mascot for the guild.

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Before logging into Arcana Online, I fiddled with the business card I had received.

The card said 'Catlleya, Guild Master of Frey Guild', but does the game make that much money...?

When I searched the internet, it was no joke.

The top 10 guilds are called the Big 10.

They say the annual salary of an executive in one of these guilds is in the hundreds of millions of won, so how much does a guild master earn?

I was shocked by the fact that they earn so much money, and after spending some time in a daze, I came to my senses and logged into the game.

When I opened my eyes in bed, Yong-yong was sleeping in my arms.

As I got up, Yong-yong also woke up and looked at me.

"Did you sleep well? Nothing happened during the night, right?"

"Kyuung!"

I still can't get used to Yong-yong's cute voice.

More importantly, what's this?

[Rewards for clearing the sudden quest will be given.]

[Abnormal usage has been detected, and some rewards have been adjusted.]

[Adjusted rewards will be given.]

Blue windows kept appearing and disappearing countless times, what's going on?

When I opened my inventory, there were various items.

Among them, the most eye-catching item was a magic stone, but it was different.

«Top-Rank Magic Stone»

A magic stone used in researching top-rank magic.

If the magic stones Yong-yong usually eats are the size of marbles, this top-rank magic stone is the size of a bowling ball.

Suddenly feeling a gaze, I looked at Yong-yong and saw it drooling.

"Do you want to eat it?"

"Kyuung!"

"If our Yong-yong wants to eat it, of course I should give it to you!"

"Kyuuung!"

While watching Yong-yong happily eating the magic stone, I checked the other rewards.

«Job-specific Spellbook»

You can obtain a skill suitable for your job.

Am I finally getting my second skill!?

Just like last time, the moment I took it out of my inventory and opened it, it disappeared into light.

[You have used the Job-specific Spellbook.]

You have acquired the Passive Skill: Gluttony.

«Gluttony»

The more magic stones your summon eats, the stronger it becomes.

[Just watching it eat makes you feel full!]

At that moment, an anomaly occurred.

Yong-yong's body, which was eating the top-rank magic stone, started to glow.

Yong-yong, who was shining brightly, was eating the magic stone deliciously as if nothing had happened, what's going on?

Thinking it might be a faulty skill, I checked something else, and what's this!?

When I checked my status window, my level had exceeded 20.

It feels like winning the lottery overnight.

At this rate, I could set out on a journey right away, couldn't I?

I felt both excitement about setting out on a journey and regret about leaving this village.

Where there's a meeting, there's a parting.

I picked up Yong-yong, who was burping after eating all the magic stones and feeling full, and went down to the first floor.

Bell unni, working hard as usual today.

"Are you up? Can you wait a moment?"

"Bell unni. I have something to tell you."

She glanced at me, told me to sit and wait for a moment, then went into the kitchen.

While sitting in a chair and fiddling with Yong-yong's cute belly, she came back with breakfast and handed me a bundle.

"What's this?"

"I've put everything you need for your journey in there."

"How did you know?"

"I may not look it, but I'm a 10-year veteran innkeeper. I just know."

She strokes my head with a gentle touch.

Strangely, tears flowed at the warm touch.

Bell unni wipes the tears flowing down my cheeks and smiles.

"You should smile on a good day, right?"

"Yes!"

When I smile brightly, this time she teases me, saying if you laugh after crying, you'll grow horns on your bottom.

After finishing the meal, I put the bundle Bell unni prepared for me in my inventory and was about to leave the village when the villagers gathered.

From the intimidating-looking uncle who always gave me bread, to Uncle Charles who guided my sword training.

After receiving various items from the villagers, Uncle Charles hands me a pass.

"If you ever have any problems while traveling, show this."

«Imperial Pass»

A pass issued by Charles Caesar, former captain of the Avalon Empire's Imperial Knights.

Ooh, it's full of impressive descriptions.

Though I don't know what it means.

"Thank you! Well then, I'll be going now!"

"Take care! You can come back anytime!"

"Wherever you go, be well!"

"We'll miss you!"

I set out on my journey, receiving farewells from numerous villagers.

As I followed the path, I greeted rabbits, goblins, and slimes as I passed by.

I tried to greet the orcs too, but they avoided me.

Why are they acting like that?

Then an orc with a huge sword appeared.

The orc who saved me twice.

"Young human. Are you on your way to meet your ancestors?"

"No!? I'm setting out on a journey! This is the last time I'll be greeting you like this."

"I pray that you don't meet your ancestors."

"Thank you! Ah, this is a token of gratitude for saving me!"

I took out a magic stone from my inventory and handed it over. He looked at me with a surprised expression, then thanked me and left.

I waved to the departing orc, and he disappeared with quick steps, seemingly embarrassed.

After a long journey, I finally arrived at the edge of the village.

It took over two weeks to get here.

There was a sign there.

[We wish for the traveler's happiness and well-being.]

From all the residents of Cradle Village.

The moment I saw the sign, I felt a lump in my throat.

I guess I've grown attached to this village.

With a slightly melancholic heart, I followed the signpost towards the city.

The first city, known for its beauty.

[City of Stars]

It's said that you can see a night sky full of countless stars.

As I moved along the path, I saw something in the distance.

A monster with a huge body.

[Warbear]

A giant bear with a 3m tall body.

A monster known as a newbie crusher to users who have just left the beginner village.

Famous for being an aggressive monster that rushes in first and tears apart novice users with its sharp claws.

The Warbear spotted me and slowly approached.

I gripped my staff tightly and was on guard, but something felt strange?

As it came closer, I thought it was going to attack, but it's sniffing me.

It sniffs me, sniffing around, and the moment it looks at Yong-yong.

'Thud.'

Suddenly, it shows its belly and takes a submissive posture.

I look at it with a dumbfounded expression, and it acts cute with an adorable voice, what's going on?

"What's wrong, bear?"

"Groan."

It turns its body again and lies face down on the ground.

"You want me to ride on your back?"

"Groan!"

"You'll take me to the city!? Thank you!"

I climb onto the bear's back with difficulty, and it slowly starts moving.

It's much faster than my walking speed, and the soft fur feels comfortable.

As I rode on the bear's back, enjoying the surroundings along the way, I saw a city in the distance.

At that moment, with a groan, it stopped and lowered itself so I could get off easily.

"You're saying I have to walk from here?"

"Groan!"

"You'll be hunted if you approach any closer? Can't be helped. Thanks, bear! Ah, this is a gift!"

«High-Rank Magic Stone»

A magic stone used in researching high-rank magic.

I took out a magic stone slightly smaller than the one I gave to the orc from my inventory and handed it to the bear as payment. It happily accepted and ate it.

Yong-yong looks at this scene with jealous eyes.

"I'll give our Yong-yong some in a bit!"

"Kyuung."

After saying goodbye and waving to the departing bear, I approached the city to enter it and saw many people.

Are they all trying to enter the city?

There are two entrances, but why are they only standing at one?

As I was about to enter through the empty entrance, I was stopped by a guard.

"Please present your pass."

"Pass?"

"If you don't have one, you need to line up."

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Come to think of it, didn't I receive something from Uncle Charles earlier?

The moment I presented the pass I received from Uncle Charles from my inventory, they panicked and kept apologizing.

"S-sorry! I didn't know you were such an important person! Hey! New recruit! Quickly guide our young lady!"

"Yes! Understood!"

A soldier wearing armor came running from the distance, which was overwhelming.

"I'm fine on my own."

"No! If it's your first visit, you might get lost because the city is complicated! Our soldier will guide you to the hotel to ensure a safe and comfortable journey!"

"Is that so? Then I'll take you up on your offer."

The moment I entered following the soldier.

I suddenly realized that the village I was in was truly rural.

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[Avoid the orc carrying a greatsword among the orcs appearing in Cradle Village.]

I just died three times. One thing's for sure, that bastard isn't an orc. Isn't it a dragon that polymorphed?

[Comments]

- What kind of dragon would polymorph into an orc? lol

- It's my first time seeing a user die three times to an orc lol

- [Author] I'm telling you it's real, you crazy bastard. It's really strong!

- Sure, sure, whatever you say~

[Is this the normal size for a Warbear? (photo)]

I heard they were about 3m tall, but this is over 7m, what's going on?

[Comments]

- Whoa, that's scary...

- How is that a Warbear? No way.

- The appearance matches a Warbear, but is that size for real?

- What is it? What on earth is that!?