Chapter 67 - 67: Recruitment Part 1 (1/2)

Evening had fallen upon Galos City but the excitement had not yet dwindled. The streets were filled with students and residents alike showing bright smiles and talking of the events that occurred earlier.

Some boasted about their rank whilst others gossiped about the top rankers. Hilda's tavern was different however as it had a strange silence to it despite being filled to capacity.

The reason was the table nearest to the barkeep housed not one, not two but four top rankers. Aron, Evanora, Jagu and Jin, the presence of these four made many people present speak in low tones so as not to disturb them despite them not asking for it.

”Seems we've become popular, I could get used to this.” Jin chuckled as he lifted a large cup of beer and drank from it while Jagu was looking around irritatedly from the stares he was getting. ”Tch. They should just mind their business!” Jagu growled and expressed his displeasure aloud, those who had been looking at their table quickly diverted their stares and didn't dare look back.

”It will only get worse once the returning students are back, most of them are nobles after all so it may be difficult for them to digest these results.” Aron finally spoke and caught both Jin and Jagu's attention whilst Evanora continued to nibble on the snacks laid before her.

”I think all of Ettenheim will have a hard time digesting these results.” Jin added but laughed as he did so. He was more than happy proving the many noble families wrong about their prejudices. ”Do you think they'd allow them to actually see the results?” Jagu asked, causing Jin's laughter to come to a halt.

”You're right, they most likely didn't even show much of the journey to the public in Ettenheim. How'd you realize that?” Jin asked, a bit amazed at the muscle-head that was Jagu. ”I didn't, I just remembered how much of the journey isn't shown on the Komi Islands either. If the younger generation were shown how strong some humans were it would kill their motivation. It is why most beastmen think all other races are inferior.” Jagu explained a unique piece of information that Aron took note of.

It also explained Jagu's attitude towards most humans as he grew up thinking his race was superior, perhaps the only reason he became slightly more open minded was due to Aron who without a doubt was superior to him.

”There goes my dream of bedding a beast woman, woe is me. Anyhow Aron, I doubt you asked us to meet here just to celebrate right?” Jin shook his head in disappointment and put his jug of beer down before showing a serious expression and turning to Aron who was slouching in his seat.

”Correct, I won't go too deep into details given the number of eyes and ears present here so for now just know I need you both to keep an eye out for people who meet this criteria...” Aron instructed before leaning forward and sliding two folded pieces of paper towards Jin and Jagu who gave each other a glance before reaching forward and taking them.

Both of them didn't open said pieces of paper and only put them away for the time being. ”And here I thought I'd be spending my first week sleeping and drinking.” Jin sighed in regret while Jagu kept his opinions to himself.

”Well, I'll be counting on you both. Come along Evanora.” Aron soon stood up along with Evanora and they left the tavern.

”We should start as soon as possible.” Much to Jin's surprise, Jagu looked somewhat eager to carry out Aron's orders despite his facial expression looking hostile as always. ”You really are a strange one but fine, two more beers then we can start.” Jin retorted with a bright smile whereas Jagu just growled in irritation but didn't refute him.

Just a short while after Aron left the tavern, two hooded figures exited the tavern as well and looked in the direction he was walking in.