Chapter 61：Hunting For Runes (2/2)
He had already studied the runes in the earlier golem, but he wanted to see them as they activate. He was successful this time and he got a new message from his legacy.
[Vegetation-I rune has been learned.]
He put away his dagger and absorbed the golem. He then picked up the core that had appeared and started heading out.
It has been a while since he got a skill stone, but it was plausible as these things were rare. However, Arthur wasn't discouraged but excited at the notion of selling skills he makes. Just thinking about it filled him with excitement, and he imagined himself standing in front of an army, leading them, as they used the skills that he granted them.
Leaving the dungeon's portal, Arthur's phone vibrated. He unlocked it to find an unknown number.
”Hey Arthur, it's Yuran. Are you okay? I hope you reply to this message as soon as possible to let me know you finished the trial safely.” Arthur smiled at this and decided to give him a call, a way to keep in touch with him. After several rings, Yuran answered when Arthur sat in the taxi.
”Hey Yuran, how are you?” Arthur was the first one to greet, and there was a slight pause from the other side. A sigh of relief came from the phone as Yuran's voice echoed.
”Arthur, I'm glad you're safe.” It was a familiar and kind voice. ”Where are you? Still in Kera city?”
”I am, what about you?”
”I'll be leaving later tonight, so…” Yuran's voice trailed from the phone and Arthur guessed what he wanted to ask.
”Want to meet up for dinner?”
”Yeah,” Yuran then gave an address of a restaurant and Arthur had to ask the driver to change his way.
After closing the call, Arthur texted his family that he would be late. The restaurant wasn't that far and they were there in fifteen minutes. After paying the fee for the driver, Arthur picked his slightly tired body and walked into the restaurant.
”Arthur, over here!” Yuran waved his hands from one of the private booths and Arthur headed over. He sat in front of the slightly pale young man and greeted him.
”It has been a while since the last time we met, no?” Yuran asked while pushing the menu toward Arthur.
”It has, and it was in a far worse circumstance.” Arthur laughed and picked it up.
”I'm glad you are safe and sound,”
”Same goes to you. Well, I wouldn't be worried since you have The White Fairy following you around. She's really charmed by you, huh?” Arthur teased making Yuran's face go slightly red as he coughed.
”She's like a little sister, we grew up in the same place.”
”A little sister, huh,” Arthur smiled sadly, wishing he had one too. He loved Oren but he also wanted a little sister that would rely on him and laugh while he carried her around.
Yuran seemed to perceive the change of his mood and he changed the subject. The two ordered food that would suffice a whole family of seven and some alcohol. Since they were awakeners, this was a normal meal for them.
Arthur drank in public for the first time, and he soon got tipsy by the powerful alcohol. It was made from special plants that would cause even awakeners to go drunk, and it surely did its job.
Yuran was also the same, and the two kept talking about different topics. They shared deep conversations about everything, and Yuran even asked about his missing father.
”Well, I don't know…” Arthur's head spun as he answered. ”It has been years since I last saw him, and I don't even know where to find him. I… I…” He hiccupped and felt too tired to continue.
Yuran was listening attentively and patted his back. The two then left the restaurant as they decided to call a taxi for Arthur to go home. However, Arthur's first time with such a strong liquor made him nauseous and he threw up in a nearby alley.
”I'm sorry, Yuran, I…” He used his mana to expel the alcohol, feeling embarrassed for what had just occurred.
”Don't be, this is why we drink!” Yuran smiled and Arthur could see a shadow creep behind him.