Chapter 304 - Post-Dragon Extermination. (1/2)
On the way down the mountain, the blizzard had gotten visibly weaker, they noticed this and assumed it to have been due to the fall of the ice dragon.
Since the event took place, none said a word, they didn't know what to say or how to act. They were still all surprised.
The only one who spoke with the young man was Hex and The guild Master.
”That was amazing, boy! You didn't even need our help!” The Guild Master Said so proudly
”That's the third time, you've said that today. He heard you. The question you should be asking is, how did he do it?” Said Hexo
”Who cares about that?! We need to celebrate!” Said the Guild Master happily
'We do.' They all simultaneously thought
The Guild Master seemed to have gotten closer to the young man and opened up to him after watching him fight causing the tension around them to have lowered. That being said, the young man never answered any questions nor did he speak. He only ever responded to questions which involved him shaking his head or nodding.
The Guild master didn't mind it at all, he would still try to communicate with the young man.
An hour had passed since they left the cave, having exterminated the dragon rather quickly. However, it was extremely dark out, and the distance to the city would be at least another 3 hours, so they decided to take a small break.
The Guild Master and The Bright Sword went to gather wood, leaving Hexo, the Magician, the Cloaked Girl and the Young Man alone.
They all sat down in a circle in the small earth walls that the magician created, with a glowing light orb in the middle. The light orb barely lit up their faces, but in the beginning, no one said a word… until.
”H-Hey… Why don't we all just introduce ourselves before I have a heart-attack?” Hexo asked with a serious face
For a moment, they all stared at him with confusion before the magician spoke up.
”Good idea, I'll have the honors of going first, my name is Satire Stepha, you can just call me Satire.”
”Stepha… Isn't that-”
Hexo was interrupted by Satire who suddenly said
”That's right, we're a renowned family of high-ranking magicians. We all possess a large quantity of high-rank spells which every kingdom's after. And to top it off, we're rich from selling the valuables, but I'm sure you already know.” She said so, proudly.
”Y-Yeah… So why is a member of such a talented magician family an adventurer? Doesn't your family have a history of working as court mages who receive the best treatment?” Hexo asked
Upon hearing this, the proud look on Satire's face disappeared, turning slightly more gloomy as she hung her head and replied
”You're pretty well informed, huh…”
”I don't travel around for nothing. Despite how I look I'm very responsi- responsible…” Said Hexo as he looked away.
'He just hesitated on that, didn't he?'
”… Well… Yeah, I didn't become a court magician because I wanted to be free and explore the world, the same as every other adventurer.” Said The magician as she gripped her staff tightly.
”Also, Weren't you that guy that got stopped at the gate for not having an Adventurer's card?” The Magician asked
”You saw!? W-Well… I wouldn't worry about it, it happens all the time.”
”Isn't that something to worry about?! And what happened to being responsible!?”
”More importantly, who's next? I already introduced myself in the guild, but I'll do it again. I'm Hexo.”
A rather simple introduction, not more was needed as they all knew him. Still they could tell from the way he acted, that he was a good guy at heart.
No one said anything after him, so it left him no choice.
”Since no one is going next… How about I pick? The lady with the cloak, can you introduce yourself?” Hexo asked
The girl nodded before removing the hood off her cloak. Surprising everyone in that moment. She still her face mask still covered the bottom portion of her face, however they were able to see her long silky light purple hair with matched the color of her eyes.
A young and innocent looking face, which seemed no older than 16. It was dangerous, no doubt. She seemed like the type of flower which appears to have healing properties only to end up poisoning the individual.
”Shera…” She muttered
”T-That's a great name… How old are you?” Hexo asked slightly blushing
”Seventeen.” She replied
He was surprised, he had expected her to be beautiful, but this was something else. She was completely his type.
”Same age… I'll get straight to the point, Shera. Are you single?” Hexo asked
”Single?” Shera asked as she tilted her head to the side
”Are you engaged to anyone?” Hexo pushed on
”No, wh-”
”Let's get engaged.”