I am not sure if fan fiction are allowed to post on this section because it seems it is all for graphic related things xD. Anyways if i am mistaken please correct me thank you.
Intro Arc
"Dont go near the inner citadel of the ancient city inside the payon's cave. A terrible demon sleeps inside and takes the souls
of those who dare to disturb it."
Thats what the rumors says which is prevelant these days here at payon. These rumors came from an old legend passed down
by different old people. Seriously, if people here at payon are that great, why dont they go to that place and kill that
demon to put it on rest?. Sometimes, humans create imagination based on their assumptions on what they saw on things. It's
funny to think that these days, such ridiculous things are still being believed at.
Haaa... It's really comforting seating here at this small inn being blown by a nice air. By the way, I am taking my break at this small inn. It is
pretty famous here and most adventurers like myself are taking a booze. It is pretty comfortable to just sit here and watching those
foolish adventurers (of course except for me) wasting their time just talking to each other or even flirting.
Adventurer's are defined as people who always go to different place in search for things they want, like glory, gold or even woman which is the same
case as me haha. Oh.. I haven't introduced myself, I am the future world's greatest marksman Icarus Mockingbird. Right now i am just an archer but
I am already qualified to take the hunter's examination later this afternoon, amazing isn't it? hahaha. I am still young and talented though it took
me several months for me to be strong enough to qualify on that promotional examination.
"Yo moron, you dont even have a single penny to pay a banana and yet you are here at this inn. You should atleast be sensitive enough to know that
you are a bother to the business!" said by a young girl swordsman who walks near to my table.
"Ack! Such cold words! Don't you know that this inn would be super famous one day because i am here! Look, the future greatest marksman of rune
midgard is having a sweet time at this fabulous inn. My name will be known by the whole world and this inn will be a part of my legend! Isn't it great!".
I said those words to her brimming with confidence. I am confident enough to say it atleast though it is true that I dont have money and just lazing off
here.
She scowls at me and face palm after she heard my fabolous talking. Though I am not sure if she is angry to me, annoyed or just gave up but I'm sure she
is very proud of me for having that kind of speech! Hahaha!
"I know that you are an idiot but hearing you talk make you much worst than a poring. Argh, forget it, talking to an idiot like you will make me look
an idiot." She sat in front of me after that then called for the waiter to order some beverage. "Excuse me! Can you give me 2 grape juices?".
I watched her making an order but seriously, grape juices? What are we? Kids? Anyways those who dont have money shouldn't complain so i should just
accept it. Besides, free things are the best on world haha!. Before i forgot, let me introduce this girl. She is my friend and i hope she thinks same
towards me too. Her name is Yone Swordmight, she is a pronteran swordsman though she told me she came from the orient. Her long black hair, slender body
and good figure makes her attractive but dont be fooled by her looks. Even though she is beautiful oriental lady, her temper is very short like a hot volcano
or a bull after seeing a red cloth. I heard she beat up 3 novices during the exam just because they whistle at her. Scary isn't it? What an amazon, I wonder
why this barbarian wants to become a Crusader someday. Crusader is the promotional class after swordman. Like mine, who has 2 professions to follow which are Hunter or Bard, Swordsmans can be promoted to either a Knight or a Crusader. The difference between the two classes are just in terms of objectives.
"Going back to you. Argh! Seeing your plain face make me want to smack you with hilt of my sword!". She touches her temples like having an headache.
"Well I know you are very excited seeing how handsome I am, but if you feel that way why don't you hit first yourself, your face is much plainer like your chest".
WHACK!!
As i reply to her, our table has been instantly split into two and..
BAM!!!
Argh!, what I see are stars after that. She hit my head furiously with her scabbard after she wreck that table into two out of rage.
"Listen you twig shooter, try to mention my chest again and i might forget that you are a human rather than a log!" She pointed me her sword as i scratch my butt and attempt to sit again. All other customers are looking at the commotion this barbarian had created. Thats why, meeting her always a total disaster. So kids, lesson for today
dont mention women's chest.
"So what time is your examination idiot?". She asked as she sits on her chair. She gave an eye contact to the waiter to clean the mess and give a new table.
"Geez, thats going too far you damn barbarian. Whats wrong about mentioning your..." As i sit on my chair I saw her eyes gleaming deviously on me. "It's 1:00pm my lady". I replied quickly after that.
"Oh it seems you are saying something earlier?"
"Uhm. No mam, I was just answering your question"
"Hmm 1pm, it's 12:30pm. It's near, so have you submitted your application?"
The waiter arrived carrying 2 grape juices and put it on our table. I looked at her questionly on what she said earlier.
"Application? What application?" I asked as I sipped on my juice.
"You idiot! Dont tell me you dont even know that?!" She said as she bang her fist on the table making others look at us again.
"Uhm, no? Is that something consumable?" I replied to her as I gulped down the last of my juice.
"Idiot! Where did you see a formal examination without first having to apply formally to the guild master! You should submit your application now or else you will be disqualified!!!" She raise her voice a bit to emphasize her point and drinks her juice afterwards.
"Holy ! I never thought that it requires application!, I need to go to Hugel now!! Thanks Yone! The world is now thankful to you". I hurriedly run towards the Kafra employee to go to Hugel. Damn how the hell would I know that it is require to pass an application first? Uhm wait, am I the only one who doesnt know it?
"Hey wait!" She gulped down the last of her juice and put the money in the table. She followed me afterwards to the Kafra employee. Damn, I should have read the manual they gave to me when i was still in academy during my novice days. Anyways the real hero doesnt read manual hahahaha!
I stopped immediately in my tracks and wonder something that is very important.
"Yone, where is Hugel?" I face her intently staring her like a dumb cat.
"Seriously? The self proclaimed greatest marksman doesnt even know where is Hugel? Have you checking your map moron?" She said to me while panting. Obviously, everyone would feel tired running around with those heavy looking armors she is wearing but I ignored her complains and just faced the old looking guard in right of me.
"Excuse me Mr. guide man, I the greatest hero of humankind is asking you to tell me where is Hugel". I pointed to myself with my thumb brimming with a confident expression. I wonder if I look cool! I want to see my face in my mirror right now! Hahaha!
"I apologize but i am allowed to only answer questions regarding the landmarks of Payon". He said coldly to me. I cringe on the fact that this old guys only answers specific questions regarding Payon only and not everywhere else. Seriously, I hope someone will put an information clerk on all the cities so that people like myself will be guided. If ever I get rich ill reconsider to hire some personnel and make a business out of it.
"Yone. Do you know how to get to Hugel?" I asked Yone ignoring the insults she said a while ago.
"Do you even read the world map? You have been provided with a world map to look for. And next time, LISTEN FIRST TO WHAT I AM SAYING BEFORE IGNORING ME JACKASS!" Yone replied angrily and hit me on my head.
WHACK!
"Ouch! Aww! I forgot, I thought they are used for picnics". I took out from my sling bag a folded green papers while scratching my head. I thought they are use for picnics like placing them in the grass to protect my holy butt from dirt. These papers are a hustle to even read because of its size, still I spread the map on the ground and take a look at it.
"From here at Payon we need to reach Izlude by sailing at the ship at Alberta. Alberta is near here so we should go there". Yone poke her head besides me while looking at the map and pointed the locations she mentioned. I can smell her sweet scent of her hair in this distance and it is nice. Crap! I wonder what kind of shampoo she is using? It turns me on for some reason. Despite her character, she is very attractive with good body. But i shouldn't be fooled, if i will get married at this kind of person, god knows what will happen to me.
"Once we reach Izlude, you need to take the airship towards Juno. From Juno you will take an another airship going to Hugel directly. It's pretty far so i suggest for us to commute rather than using the warp services of kafra. Hey, are you even llistening!?" Yone looks toward me since I am not answering from her whole dialogue. Crap I took much time smelling her scent that I forgot that she is talking about something, I need to respond to her or else I would be smack again.
"Uhm yes yes, You are right, I was about to tell that to you since I am a good navigator". I replied quickly and fold the map. I check my wallet but all I can see are dust, this sucks.
"So Ms. Gallant muscle head, can I borrow some zenny? I will return it when I became a hero with interest!". I shamelessly ask Yone for money. But come to think of it, where did all my money go?
(Flashback)
I was whistling while walking along the streets of Payon looking at the items that are being vended. The air blows comfortable and it feels nice. As i look at the shops, I noticed a pale looking merchant selling some crystal arrows and mystic frozen. He met my gaze and smirks towards me. He gestured me to come to him, since I am not a person to ignore such people, I walk towards him.
"Hey boy, I see a great potential on you. I can see in your eyes that you can save the world. Why don't you use this legendary arrows use by the God Ulle and this lucky crystal that guides its owner towards great fortune" The old man told me as he shows me the crystal coated arrow and the mystic frozen.
"But they are not special. They just normal loots from monsters. I bet you looted it from somebody while they are being busy" I replied
The old man took an arrow and point it towards me. "Can you see how shiny it is? It shines because these arrows found their suitable user. They are very effective against any monsters regardless of element. If such arrow can penetrate anything regardless of forms and elements, then its a very convenient one isn't it? Besides, these arrow has a special arrow head that shines because of Ulle's condensed power stored on it. Interesting isn't it?"
Wow! I never thought that such arrow do exists! This must be the arrow destined for the hero like me! I am amazed on the arrows that he is showing to me. If i can use one, then it means i can be like the god of hunting Ulle!
"Amazing! I'll buy it all then!!" I reached towards my wallet when the old man talks suddenly
"Tsk tsk, you cant just use them easily, you need this lucky crystal to release the power hidden on this crystal arrow. You just need to take it with you. All of it costs 5000 zenny. It's a very discounted price for the hero like you."
The old man smirks as I give him the money and took all of it. Oh boy! I should let Yone see this, I'm sure she will be surprised! She will recognize me as a true hero now that I have the blessings of Ulle! Gahahahahaha!
(End of flashback)
"So thats what happened. I purchase these godlike items for 5,000 zenny! I never thought that such amazing things do exists in such price. But it costs all of my money but look, I look like a hero now isn't it? Hahahaha you dont need to be shy and just praise me! Hahaha" I stand proud and take out the crystal arrows and mystic frozen. The sunlight reflects at the crystal which illuminates it more. I look at Yone's reaction.
"...Idiot" Yone replied coldly.
This is just an intro arc, it has grammatical errors so I apologize for that. Comments are appreciated thank you. I am planning to continue this after reading some comments from readers so that I can improve thank you.