Chapter 31 - World of Elemental Benders (2/2)

In fact, I have actually read through the records of this world and I am quite knowledgeable about the main protagonist of the record. If you follow me, we can quickly clear the missions.

As a show of my sincerity, I am willing to tell you all our current location.

We are standing at one of the defeated cities under the rule of Earth Kingdom. In fact, I will also tell you that the Fire Nation is waging war against two factions simultaneously.”

At his words, others grew more thoughtful. Even Nik felt slightly enticed.

”Why two? Is the third faction the ally of the Fire Nation?”

A dark-haired girl suddenly spoke up, while the short-haired, blonde boy shrugged and smiled.

”Free information session has already ended. If you wish to choose the faction that ends up victorious in the record, why not create a temporary party?”

Suddenly, one of them sneered and chuckled menacingly.

”You seem to know a lot of information! Instead of partying up, why shouldn't we just beat you and torture the information out of your mouth?”

With an unchanged smile, a deep blue flash appeared around his body as he was suddenly covered in a pristine crimson armour while a pair of dual swords that flashed deep blue once again appeared in his hands.

”You can try of course, but I don't think that as a Rank 1 amateur, you will have the funds and backing of my guild.

The Absolute.”

Hearing his words, the expression of quite a few hosts changed while the girl who spoke up nodded.

”Fine, I am willing to form a party.”

Gritting his teeth, the malicious man also nodded as the blonde youth looked at others with a smile.

”So? What about you guys?”

While hesitation flashed across their eyes, the youth smiled once again.

”Fear not. The members of Absolute are not slaughterers. You are free to choose. But, in the future, you shouldn't be expecting such kindness from me or my party.”

Nodding, other people, including Nik quickly left the place in different directions.

While Nik was definitely enticed, staying near a group means larger chances of exposing his affiliation. And right now, the way Incubus Society has presented itself while even the founder of the association had stooped so low that he could only focus on Nik, he didn't wish to expose his affiliation and risk the chase of past enemies.

***

”Huff... next time... I will definitely bring rations... fuck my life...”

Panting, Nik cursed as he had already removed his shirt and tied it around his waist while his sweat-covered, muscular body was exposed for all to witness.

Sadly, in this barren and open land, no soul existed.

”If that golduck is honest... then finding the officials of the Earth Kingdom and Fire Nation are the greatest.

Out of this, I have to make a choice... The Earth Kingdom or Fire Nation... sigh.”

Soon, Nik finally found a cluster of camps where a large number of people were entering in a straight line.

***

It didn't take long for Nik to enter the line. Not trying to make any stupid move, he didn't even bother asking what was going on. Firstly, even though he understood the basics of the language used in this world, he wasn't proficient, hence, he didn't wish to look different if his dialect did not match with the locals.

Secondly, he could see piles of ration placed on the campgrounds. He needed it. So, it didn't matter much.

As the line quickly moved, it was finally Nik's turn.

”Eh? Quite a lively one, aren't ya? Good! We need more volunteers like you! Can you bend Earth?”

Nik quietly shook his head while the red-armoured man nodded and asked his name.

”Nik.”

”Nik? That sounds like a name from the western border. All alone?”

Nodding, the man smiled.

”Listen up, boys! Send him to army recruiting center alongside others gathered so far!”

The moment the man spoke, a screen appeared in front of him.

[Initiation/Main Quest (1) complete. Rewards transferred.

Initiation/Main Quest:— 2

Title: Victory

Defeat the threat of the fire nation. Hunt down the current generation of the avatar and kill him.

Duration: 7months

Rewards: 7000 SO, 3 SP (Skill Points)

Penalty: Death]

Seeing the same penalty all over again, Nik couldn't help but feel distressed.