12 Abyssal Chain (1/2)

Zatiel and Ezequiel headed to the spot where most of the apprentices were gathering, the place under the huge screens in the walls.

One of these screens were showing the missions that were available at the moment and another was showing the courses that you could take and how much you have to pay to attends, in this places were podiums in which you could get more detailed information of the mission and with which you could accept it.

According to the rules of the tower, every new apprentice has to take a mission when they become part of it. After every mission you have a time to rest before doing the next one, the times vary depending of the difficulty of the mission, for mission with a difficulty that can be done safely for a rank 1 apprentices you have a month of rest, for a difficulty corresponding to rank 2 apprentices you have 3 months, for rank 3 apprentices difficulty you have 6 months of rest and for pseudo-magi mission you have a year of rest.

Zatiel arrived at the screen and headed straight for the podium, and activate it.

”A.I. Chip search between the missions the ones in which I can obtain the materials to start crafting runes and have difficulty for pseudo-magi”

”Bip.. beginning search...”

´With our power, we can take a mission for pseudo-magi without a problem. I should pick one that allows me to gather materials to start crafting runes that can enhance mine and little EZ abilities, although the ones I can craft are only basic runes at the moment they should be enough for now, and I can also sell them to generate some income´

It didn't take long for the chip to show a list of missions that fulfill Zatiel requirements after going through them and deciding the mission they will take, Zatiel headed to the stall the other apprentices had put.

”Litlle EZ pick something that suits you,” Say Zatiel as he started to look at the magical equipment that was put to display.

Ezequiel's previous weapon was destroyed little before they arrived at the tower, this was pretty common after all normal weapons can't withstand spells going through them for a prolonged amount of time.

Most of what was shown was basic magical equipment with some minor enchantments or abilities, like a necklace with a boast for spirt force in 1 or night vision goggles.

Zatiel finally chooses a sword, it was a one-handed sword, although it didn't have any magical enhancement what matter to him was that it was made from mitratium, a very durable and conductive magical metal, making him not have to worry about changing his weapon because it could not withstand his power.

As for Ezequiel he chose a short sword, it was pretty simple but in his center, there was a green crystal, this sword could apply paralytic poison in his attacks that were strong enough to knock out a magical creature.

Neither Zatiel or Ezequiel chose anything else after all their funds were very limited at the moment and besides their attributes were already very overbearing and for defense, they both have their spells and as Neo-Demons their bodies were extremely durable.

Both swords cost Zatiel 120 magical crystal, plus the 30 that he gave to the apprentice named Richard, he now has only 73 crystal.

´Wealth banish fast´ Thought Zatiel without really caring for the amount of crystal, after all, he never thought that the amount was anything significant.

”Little EZ I will transfer the information to you about the mission we are going to do, we will be working separately this time and doing different mission”

Ezequiel nodded at the words of Zatiel, although it will be the first time they separate each other since they meet, Ezequiel wasn't a child whose hand was to be taken at every moment, he was more than capable enough to take a mission alone.

The information about the mission appears in his mind immediately.

”Pseudo Magi level mission: Bring the brains of 5 harpies. These magical creatures have the strength of rank 3 apprentices, with the ability to fly and able to use wind spells. Some of the strongest harpies have the power equal to a Pseudo Magi and can use a spell that affects the conscious of the opponent. Reward: 300 magical crystal and 10 merit points.”

Together with the information was a map and the most possible localization of the harpies.

”The more brains you gather the better and also I will need you to bring the claws of those creatures”

Ezequiel didn't ask why they were needed and just nodded, for him if Zatiel needed something there was a good reason for it.

Zatiel was already accustomed to the ways of the boy so he didn't say much about his lack of words.

”Remember little EZ never overestimate your power or underestimate your opponent, the battlefield is always changing and if you neglect your surroundings for a second it could be fatal. If you find yourself in a dangerous situation escape immediately, that is an order,” Zatiel says with seriousness in his face.

Ezequiel again didn't speak and nodded but warm could be seen in his eyes.

”Master, that person from before, I think he will take the opportunity to attack during our mission taking advantage that we are separated and away from the tower.”

According to the regulation of the tower, apprentices that were part of it were prohibited from killing each other, but as long there was no witness, and unless the person has an influential background no one will investigate the ´desperation´ of an apprentice.

”They will definitely do it, but don't worry if they act as I think they will, there won't be a problem. I was going to give you another spell to practice but I can appreciate that you are breaking the limits of the spell I teach you and improving it to make it perfect for you, so you should keep with it”

”Yes master, I also felt that the spell can become more powerful and I can increase the ways I can apply it,” Ezequiel was very satisfied with the spell so he didn't want to split is attention with another one.