Takeshi Haruka POV:
Location: EastofTradeheavenVillage -
Job requests- (3/3)
1.) reports of bandits(rumors of 15)South from here about 6 kilometers out in a forest .(Rank B)(46,000 jewels) (Complete)
2.) reports of bandits West from here about 10 kilometers near mountain terrain.(Rank C+)(7,850 jewels) (Complete)
3.) reports of confirm bandits (25) spotted East 8 kilometers away from here in a base camp.(Rank B+)(74,500 jewels)(Complete.)
10 minutes later-
I finally finished pilling up all 28 bandits neatly as possible , I then stock up all the jewels (737,831) and jewelry.
The bounty association arrives, they did a quick scan with a Lacrima to identify them.
They could only identify 27 bandits due to a bandits facial features being destroyed beyond recognition , so a blood diagnostic and thumb print is being deployed.
Bounty Associate then says in a somewhat , while handing me a ticket.
"Here's your ticket, turn it to the bounty hunter association for the price reward."
I then received the ticket then read the following statement-
20(C) bounties
8(B+) bounties
So I collected bounties from job requests-
Job requests-
(1.)- 10(C rank) and 8(C+rank)
(2.)6 (C+rank) and 4( B rank)
(3.) 20( C rank) and 8(B+ rank)
In total bounties-
Rank (C)-30
Rank (C+)-14
Rank (B)-4
Rank (B+)-8
Now then back to the Tradeheavenvillage , I need to cash in all the bounties and the job requests.
I placed my hand on the ground and focused onto the sealing Leap seal.I then teleported with the Leaping seal spell. Sine I'm under 10 kilometers away from the seal, I could travel back with zero difficulty.
(Leaping- Type of magic -Spatial Translocation(teleporting)
Hand Touch: The caster must firmly press the palm of their dominant hand onto a stable surface:
Range- 10 kilometers.)
Location: Tradeheavenvillage-
I arrived at the front entrance of Tradeheaven village, I walked inside the guards this time let me pass through without making some type of fuss.
I then walked to the direction of the Gareth Ironstride guild.
Location:Gareth Ironstride Guild-
I made my way over to the guild manager, then pulled out three bounty hunters associate tickets for proof of job complete.
The guild manager then stamped the job requests indicating complete. I made my way over towards the job reward center.
"Hello!"
The front attendant at the desk beamed happily at me.
I hand the three job requests , in return I was given the reward price.
Job requests rewards-
1.) (Rank B)(46,000 jewels) (Complete)(earned- 27,600 jewels)
2.) (Rank C+)(7,850 jewels original reward)(newrewardRank (B) 42,500)(Complete) (25,500 jewels)
3. (Rank B+)(74,500 jewels original reward )(NewRank and reward (A) 87,250)(Complete.) (52,350 jewels)
Total reward-(105,450 jewels)
"Here's your reward!"
The reward center attendant says.
"Thank you."
I thanked them.
Takeshi wallet before-(268,250 jewels)
Takeshi wallet now-(373,700 jewels)
Now then off to the bounty association.
5 minutes later-
It took a while to find the bounty hunter association they're pretty discreet. They don't have a building name or logo, since most people here have somewhat bad morals.
I walked up to the front door, then proceeded to open the door allowing me, to enter the build. The atmosphere here is anything unlike the atmosphere of a gulid.
Everyone here has hunted down people for money. Whether they enjoy hunting down people or just for money purposes, well doesn't really matter now does it.
I was then met by many not so friendly gazes, some like at me with bad intentions or some looking at me like they found an amusing toy.
I ignore the gaze as I made my way over to a front desk attendant.
"Where do I cash in my tickets?"
I said with absolute clarity and professionally.
"Hmm. Aren't you? A little young for this?"
The front attendant ignored my question and instead reply to me with a question of their own.
"Where could I cash in the tickets."
I said ignoring the comment.
"Down the hall towards the right of the hallway, you will find at sign that says bank , our banker can be found there."
The attendant finally got to the main point of me being here while pointing at the direction of the hallway.
I walked towards the direction where the front desk pointed at.
I was then stopped by a few people blocking my way.
Moron (1 male):"Now kid hand over the tickets to your elders."
The idiot didn't even try hide their intentions.
Moron(2 male):"Hey kid hand the tickets over and you won't get hurt."
This idiot threaten me.
Moron(3 female):"Oh so cute, kid let auntie have your tickets."
"Move it!"
I said to the three morons warning them to move out of the way.
Moron(1) approaches me:"Listen here brat hand over the tickets now or.. else!"
I moved faster than they could perceive , quickly past thorough them without harming them.
•dash
I then approach the bank sign , I head inside the office.
"Tickets!"
The banker demands tickets, I then pulled out three tickets from my ShadowStorage.
(Shadowstorage:The power to seal items into your shadow.)
"Here."
I said as I handed over three tickets.
"WOW! That's a lot of bounties give me a a moment."
The banker said shockingly, a few seconds went by and the banker comes back.
"Okey-dokey, here's the list of bounties and their prices."
In total bounty reward Price-
(C) rank is 7,250 jewels per C rank)
(C+) rank is 15,000 jewel per C rank)
(B) rank is 35,000 jewels per B rank)
(B+) rank is 45,000 jewels per B+ rank)
(A) rank is 100,000 jewels per A rank)
(A+) rank is 120,000 jewels per A+ rank)
(S) rank and above is 200,000+ jewels per (S) rank or higher.
Rank (C)-30 (217,500 jewels)
Rank (C+)-14 (210,000 jewels)
Rank (B)-4 (140,000 jewels)
Rank (B+)-8 (360,000 jewels)
Total beforetaxes-(927,500 jewels)
Total after taxes-(463,750 jewels)
Takeshi wallet before-(373,700 jewels)
Takeshi wallet now-(837,450 jewels)
Wow! Just under 1 million jewels.
I then went and exist the bounty hunter association.
(Authornote: BHA= Bounty Hunter Association.)
I then went to a nearby restaurant to have a feast.
I ordered five mackerel and five salmon , next I order a onion and potato soup, with rice on the side of my main dish, then three glass of water on standby.
15 minutes later-
•snifff
•sniff
It smells good.
"Itadakimasu!!"
•clap
I then picked up wooden chopsticks then dig into the food.
•much
•much
•crunch
It slightly pales into comparison to BrightriverVillage.
I then picked up a wooden spoon then sipped down on the spoonful of the onion and potato soup.
•sip
•sip
Surprisingly good.
30 minutes later-
Location:BrightriverVillage Inn-
"MMm! That hit the spot."
I say as I pat my stomach, I made my way over to the inn. I traveled all the way back to this inn since I rented the whole day.
I entered the inn and was met with an attendant who called out to me to check out.
"Hello welcome, checking out! Is over here!"
"That's okay I have a key."
I replied to the front desk attendant.
I then went into room #10 then headed towards the bathroom, I instantly removed my dirty clothes , laid them down on the floor, then entered the shower.
20 minutes later-
I finish my shower and clean my clothes, now of to clean my teeth , then went to bed early than normal due to how tired and physical exhausted I am.
Year:X778 January , 17
Morning already, I look at the time it's 4:40 in the morning.
I got out of the bed, made sure to do the bed since it's my final day here, the time here been expired.
I went to the bathroom to brush my teeth with the toothbrush I left here, after finish cleaning my teeth, I stored my toothbrush inside my shadows with ShadowStorage.
I then made my way towards the main hall, I returned the inn keys back.
Now to make my way over back to the Tradeheavenvillage.
10 minutes later-
Location:Tradeheaven village-
I was making my way over to the Swordsmanblacksmith. I was here to check on the progress of the sword.
I met up with the same blacksmith who was currently working on the sword.
•ting
•clack
•ting
" Oh.. it's you! I'm almost finished with the sword come back tomorrow and it will be ready for you."
The blacksmith sword maker said somewhat happy crafting the weapon.
"Very well I'll check again tomorrow."
I then went towards
Location:Gareth Ironstride Guild-
I arrived at Gareth Ironstride Guild, I made my way over to a job requests board.
I found two job requests that somewhat peaked my interest.
Job requests-
1.) Need of assistance one more person for an escort mission, rank (B or higher) reward-( 76,300 jewels)
2.) A monster investigation mission need,Rank (B or higher ) (Reward will depend on the type of monsters expecting range price of 70,000 jewels or lower)
I picked the two job requests.
I then met with a team that had a small group of five people, now what shocked me the most was not the power level of the team, but a familiar looking face.
They were about the same age as me, height of 154.90 centimeters just slightly shorter than me. They had short spike/messy blonde hair, they were Subject#99.
Flashback-
File-#99- subject has 6/10 of lighting talents and electricity of 6/10 talents, has 5/10 proficiency.
Flashbackends-
I thought of mentioning Subject #99, however bad memories would be recalled or remembered.
I then looked over at the other party members.
Party member (1) is a woman about 165 centimeters tall, had short brown hair.
Party member (2) is a man about 180 centimeters tall who has long dark brown hair tied into a man bun.
Party member (3) is a young woman about the age of 16 , she was about 170 centimeters tall has blue hair about her shoulder length.
Party member (4) is a young man about the ages of 16-17 years old, he was about 178 centimeters tall has a mustard-yellow short hair.
Then there was subject #99 who had somewhat of the same dead eyes as me.
Party member (1) was the 1st to introduced herself.
"My name is Kei."
Party member (2) then introduced himself.
"My name is Zivot."
Party member (3) introduced herself.
"My name is Hikaru."
Party member (4) then introduced himself.
"My name is Kazumi."
Then finally subject #99 he made somewhat of a habit to not stick out much. Finally decided to introduce himself.
"My name is Yumi."
They all finally finished introducing themselves, so I then did the same.
"My name is Takeshi, just because I introduced myself to you don't think where friends, just colleagues."
I introduced myself professionally.
They gave me weird looks, but that didn't mater to me.
5 minutes later-
We met up with the client who at first didn't seem like they wanted us in the first place since most of us are young. I think we are delivering some type of village intel or something top secret since I didn't know what's in store for us.
Well, I didn't matter since our trip leads us towards Stonecrest village.
Since it's early morning around 5:30 , we should expect to arrive 9 kilometers in about 40 minutes tops including rough terrain. If we don't expect any company along the way.
32 minutes later-
We're just under 500 meters when finally since a disturbance in the air.
"I sense 10 individuals approaching about 220 meters."
I warned everyone, despite how peaceful the atmosphere seems to be.
"Kid your just acting cool."
Kazumi says.
I ignore the comment then mentally prepare a spell in case some type of attack is launched at.
Meters-
180
150
120
80
40
The carriage finally stops moving at the 40 meter range indicating hostile entities.
I then got up to leave the carriage everyone in the carriage did the same, I then looked directly at the individuals.
My eyes landed on the obviously leader.
They were definitely someone in a high bounty range.
$$$
Welp looks like money decided to walk up towards me.
Chapter ends-
World count:2,121