14 Heath (1/2)

The morning sun shined on Karl's eyes, waking him up. He stretched his legs and let out a loud yawn. It was pretty early in the morning, which was rare for Karl. He rubbed his eyes and left his room, going downstairs. Dilya was already awake, sitting at the table. ”Hey, what's up? I thought you would be gone when I woke up?”

Dilya was eating some leftovers from last night. She looked up at Karl. ”Some things came up and now I need you to come with me. Here, eat.” She smiled at him and grabbed a plate and a piece of meat, placing it across from her.

”Come with you for what? Thanks.” Karl sat across from Dilya and started eating the leftovers. Even though it was leftovers, it still tasted good. He wouldn't waste food, just because it was leftovers, that was nonsense.

”Well, my brother told me that the scouts have found something really useful. It's a dungeon,” Dilya said, finishing her food and placing her plate in the sink.

Karl paused for a second when he heard her say it was a dungeon. ”Dungeon? What's that?” Of course, being the creator of the dungeons, he knew what they were, but he had to act like he didn't know anything.

Dilya sat back down across Karl. ”I only know what my brother told me, but... how do I explain this? It's bigger on the inside than the outside. It has multiple levels and if you reach the last one, the system will grant you something you desire.”

”Something I desire? What would you want?” Karl asked, finishing his food.

Dilya tilted her head to the side and thought about what she would want. ”Well, something to help our people. We are still weak and every little bit counts. What about you?”

Karl placed his plate in the sink and sat back down. ”Helping is just like you.” he smiled at Dilya. ”What would I get? To be honest with you, another power. I know it's kinda selfish.”

”It is selfish, but I'm sure you're not the only one that would do that. Anyways, we have to go. My brother said to meet in the morning.” Dilya got up and pushed the chair in. She left the house and started walking.

Karl nodded and followed beside her. They walked to Kerym's house as the sun shined on them. Every so often, the sun would peek out of the clouds, blinding Karl's eyes. Eventually, they arrived at Kerym's house. Dilya opened the door and let themselves in.

”Kerym! We're here!” Dilya yelled inside. ”Follow me,” she said to Karl.

Karl followed her as they made their way to Kerym's living room. Inside the living room was Kerym and another person.

”Dilya, must you yell?” Kerym asked her.

Dilya didn't answer and sat down. ”This is Kigai, the one blessed by the goddess.”

”Hello.” Karl waved at Kerym, extending his hand for a handshake. ”Thanks for having me.”

Kerym shook Karl's hand. ”Hello, my name's Kerym, the firstborn. It's a pleasure to meet someone blessed by the goddess. Please, take a seat.”

”This here is Heath,” Kerym said, introducing Heath. ”He is a level 30 guard and he will be joining us.”

Heath waved at everyone, nervous. He was surrounded by important people and he was just an ordinary guy. There was the firstborn, the secondborn, and the one who was blessed by the goddess. ”H-hello, my name's Heath and my class is Knight.”