Chapter 446 - 396 : Riarravar (1/2)
”You only need to press your thumb on the card and it'll show your stats. They're all subject to change if you work hard.”
The lady seductively smiled at Arthur while explaining how to register for the Adventurer's Guild. Apparently, every adventurer has such a card and your beginning stats determine what kind of rank you'll be. The stronger you are, the higher your rank.
Unlike the previous system, this card shows the stats using the alphabet and it's not really that accurate. Nonetheless, it's pretty useful.
This world is similar to Astria, where Magic exists but the technology isn't as advanced as Earth.
Arthur was the first to try that out. Along with the other two, he was guided to an empty and small room as the first registration needs the person to be focused.
The Joker curiously watched the unfolding events, eager to see their stats too, though the excitement couldn't be seen on the Leiu's deadpan face as if he couldn't care less about such useless things.
The results must be shown to the woman so she can determine the person's rank, however, other information such as the race and inborn skills can be hidden for the sake of privacy.
Arthur MoonStar
Physique: S
Magic: C
Endurance: SSS+
This is what the lady saw only to be startled. This is a rare result for someone who just registered, nonetheless, she felt happy that such a person joined the Guild. Her attitude became more respectful but the seductive smile never disappeared from her face.
Next one in line was the Joker, who was treated rather harshly by the receptionist lady. His previous actions weren't excessive but his attire and random lines he utters made him look like a crazy person.
The woman wanted to get done with him as soon as possible so she handed him the card and backed away. He paid her no heed and pressed his thumb on the weird magical card.
The Joker
Physique: SS
Magic: SSS+
Endurance: A-
Flabbergasted, the woman rubbed her eyes a few time but the results didn't change. Although still disgusted by him, she changed her attitude and tried her best to remain calm. Two of the three have absurd results, enough for them to immediately become S-rank Adventurers.
With heavy breathing, she glanced at the youth clad in black armor and hesitantly beckoned him. The Nameless Knight approached the lady, took the card and pressed his thumb just like the other two.
Nameless
Physique: SSS+
Magic: SS
Endurance: A+
Arthur's endurance is probably due to the infinite Stamina he had. Although the cards displayed unexpected results, Arthur didn't feel particularly strong. Maybe because he got used to the sky-high stats from before, his current strength seemed insignificant.
Moreover, it's been so long since he felt physical fatigue or hunger.
The other two also excelled in one or two categories. The mind-numbing results caused the lady to fall on her butt and start mumbling nonsensical words.
Only after a while did she snap out of it, bowed toward the three and hastily left the room.
A short while later, a tanned muscular man entered the room, planning to see the results for himself only to find no one. The three disappeared, most likely left.
Neither of three could be bothered to talk to him and they had much more urgent stuff to do. They didn't come here to flaunt their stats.
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”Hehehehe I'm the Magician 'Extraordinaire', such a stats are to be expected!”
The Joker boasted about his Magic stats, which the highest thing one could get. Arthur was impressed but he didn't talk to him, as for Leiu, he merely clicked his tongue and retorted
”What's the use of it if you can't use it?”
Grinning, the Joker wrapped his arm around the youth's shoulder while saying
”I never said I can't use it.”
Leiu shoved him away and proceeded to walk faster, choosing to ignore the overly-talkative lunatic.
”Ahhhhhhhhh I'm starving! Let's go eat.”
”We're penniless, how would we pay?”
Although the three were hungry, they didn't have their belongings. The currency here seemed to be bronze, silver, and gold coins but none of them had a penny.
”Hehehehe don't worry about that.”
The Joker confidently stated that while making a detour and entering a nearby high-class restaurant. Arthur thought for a moment before following the strangely clothed man.
Only Leiu stood there, gazing at the building the library was at and sighing. Growling sounds came out of his empty stomach, this forced him to click his tongue and enter the restaurant.
The three were warmly welcomed and given a suitable table. The Joker didn't even glance at the menu, he just ordered everything.
Arthur leaned his head closer to the Joker, who was building a pyramid with his cards and whispered:
”So, how are you going to pay?”
Strangely enough, Arthur found himself comfortable when talking with these two. Normally, he'd be cautious and would rarely talk but here, he says whatever pops in his mind.
”I'm the Trickster, so I'm going to trick them, obviously! Hahahaha”
He pulled a card at the base of the newly-build pyramid and showed it to Arthur. Surprisingly, the pyramid remained standing even after that card was pulled.
'5♣ Cape of Deception.'
An illusory white cape appeared for a split second before it transformed into rainbow light. The beautiful multi-colored radiance caused a pouch full of coins to appear on the table, surprising both Arthur and Leiu.
The Joker smirked and opened the pouch, showing the 'real' gold coins to the other two.
”… It's real?”
This time, it was Leiu who asked. He stretched his hand and felt the pouch and the content inside of it. It was definitely real but the question is; how did he do that?
”Of course it's real, for now, that is.”
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