Chapter 208: First earn some money, then talk? Chapter 208: First earn some money, then talk? “This is…”
Shane’s gaze fell upon the hand that Vivian extended towards him, and he looked at the item lying in her palm with a puzzled expression.
A badge, entirely black as if made of iron, rested quietly in Vivian’s palm.
On the badge, there was an engraving of a sword and a flame.
It was the emblem of the adventurer’s guild, representing the signature of sword and magic.
So, Shane understood.
“This is an adventurer badge, right?”
Yes, it was an adventurer badge, the identity proof given by the adventurer’s guild to true adventurers.
What Vivian had brought out was the adventurer’s guild’s award for the most basic level of adventurers—a Black Iron First-class Junior Medal.
Only with this medal was one considered a formal adventurer.
Although it was only the most basic level of First Class Adventurer.
“This belongs to you,” Vivian said, “I know that your Level is definitely much higher than just a First Class Adventurer, but since you’ve just passed the assessment, you can only receive the Black Iron First-class Junior Medal. If you want to be promoted, you’ll have to go to the adventurer’s guild for a Magic Test to confirm your Level.”
With that, Vivian took Shane’s hand and passed the medal to him.
Shane subconsciously accepted the medal, and it was only then that he reacted.
“You’re saying that I’ve passed the adventuring assessment?”
Surprised, Shane looked at Vivian.
“Are you shocked?” Vivian couldn’t help but laugh, “Don’t forget, the assessment period for new adventurers is one month, and as I said just now, it’s been about a month since we met, right?”
Which meant, Shane’s assessment period had already ended.
“Originally, this should have been awarded to you once we returned to Lamijion, but since you plan to stay in the Royal Capital for a month, I couldn’t possibly make you wait for another month.” Vivian said softly, “Therefore, with my recommendation and Riley’s instruction, the headquarters of the adventurer’s guild in the Royal Capital decided to directly award you the adventurer badge.”
Thus, Vivian brought back the badge and handed it over to Shane.
“Is this okay?” Shane held the badge, speaking somewhat embarrassingly, “Strictly speaking, I only joined you on one commission, isn’t it a bit rash to pass me just on that basis?”
Although it felt a bit awkward, Shane really had completely forgotten about the need for an assessment.
During this month, the only regular adventuring Shane had done was the trip to the Mangar Mountain Range; aside from that, he’d been holed up on the third floor of the guild reading books or traveling with the escort team all the way to the Royal Capital, which made him feel as if the medal in his hand was somewhat undeserved.
But Vivian shook her head.
“You’re not right in saying that,” Vivian stated, “Don’t forget, this transportation mission was also an adventure activity of our team, a formal task entrusted to us by the chairman.”
“The Level of this mission was at least Platinum, if not Mithril.”
“And yet, during your assessment period, you participated in a mission of this Level, not just as a follower but as the main force and even as the greatest contributor in resolving the commission.”
“How could such an adventurer not pass the assessment?”
Vivian smiled gracefully and spoke slowly.
“Of course, an adventurer needs not only strength and achievements, but also sufficient knowledge and experience, which you are severely lacking. However, this part is not as irreplaceable as strength and achievements. Among adventurers, there are those who don’t even understand how to dissect the lowest Level demon, yet they have partners who can compensate for this area of weakness, and they do not need to do everything themselves. You can, like them, team up with partners who are rich in knowledge and experience in the future, which is also a viable option.”
Upon hearing Vivian’s words, Shane finally understood.
“I am independent now, aren’t I?”
Shane held the adventurer’s badge in his hand and asked Vivian.
“Yes,” Vivian nodded and said warmly, “Now you can either take on commissions by yourself, join someone else’s team, or even create your own team, recruiting as you see fit. It’s up to you to decide what to do.”
“So that’s how it is…” Shane fell silent for a while before breaking into an easy smile. “Then, when we get back to Lamijion, I’ll be able to officially break away from the team, right?”
“In theory, yes,” Vivian looked at Shane and then gave a meaningful expression. “The premise is that someone wants you to leave, or you want to leave.”
After leaving that comment hanging in the air, Vivian turned around and walked away.
Shane was left standing there, staring dumbfounded at Vivian for a while before he couldn’t help but laugh and cry at the same time.
“Does Vivian have a hidden sly side?”
Shane always felt that Vivian seemed to be teasing him, or as if she already knew what would happen next.
“I never thought you were , Vivian.”
Shane could only smile wryly and look at the Black Iron Medal in his hand.
“From now on, I’ve got status too.”
With that, Shane put away the badge and hummed a tune, heading to his room with an even lighter heart than when he had come out of the bathhouse.
The next day, early morning.
Today, Shane got up early.
Everyone in Vivian’s Team was an early riser, except for Ai Yi, who was still sleeping and couldn’t be woken up no matter how much they called. The rest were gathered for breakfast.
As the only male in the group, Shane was eating faster than anyone else.
Seeing him wolfing down his food, the others suddenly felt full as well, exchanging looks and sharing wry smiles.
“Slow down, Mr. Shane,” Merica couldn’t help but speak first. “Be careful not to choke.”
“What’s the hurry?” Tielle also frowned. “Do you have some urgent business?”
Hearing that, Shane swallowed his food and nodded.
“I’m going to the Underground Magic Book Library in the Royal Palace today, so I can’t wait,” Shane said. “What about you? Do you have any plans?”
“Yes,” Vivian responded with a smile. “We’re planning to visit the adventurer’s guild to see if there are any suitable commissions. If there are, we might start adventuring again for a while.”
“Yes… that’s right…” Lu Muya nodded rapidly, murmuring, “After all, there’s so much we want to buy in the Royal Capital, and the expenses are a bit much…”
The implication was that they needed to find a way to make money.
Shane’s eating paused at that moment.
Because he was reminded of this harsh reality.
“…My money is almost gone too.”
Shane, who had very little gold left on him, looked dejected.
Should he join Vivian and the others on a mission to make some quick cash?
He was a bit conflicted…