Chapter 61:

Chapter 61 The Guild Leader Wara

Content of the Magic Box


Suzuka was in a dilemma. She knew that joining the adventurers guild would provide her with the necessary funds to return home. However, she was aware that simply having adventurer status would not be enough to support her journey. As a magic box power user, she had the potential to earn much more through premium quests and higher-paying missions. Not only would her income increase, but her living expenses would be cut in half with a 5-star status.

However, the thought of being associated with the organization known as MIS filled Suzuka with fear and unease. She remembered the traumatic encounter she had with one of its members, Derrick, and the fear that still lingered in her mind. She did not want to risk her safety or her future by involving herself with an organization whose motives and methods were unknown to her.

Driven by the surfaced fear from her traumatic encounter with MIS member Derrick, she accepts Dr. Jenkins's offer, "Please, doctor. Register me as a 2-star magic box power user. I don't want to even imagine what MIS would do to me if they found out about me. Also, please, don't tell anyone about this. Okay?"

Dr. Jenkins said with a calm voice, "Well, they would probably run some tests on you, get the data they wanted and you would be probably set free to go on your way, that would be the most fortunate ending. As for worst, you would probably become their weapon, they would brake your mind and make you their pet or something." 

That didn't comfort Suzuka at all, "I said I agree with your offer Dr. Jenkins, just register me 2 stars, I don't care about being 5 stars. I'll do anything, just don't report this to MIS."

The doctor's eyes lit up, "Oh, anything? Really, anything?"

Suzuka said with desperation in her voice, "Yes, anything, anything in my power." 

A mischievous smile painted on Jenkins's face as he listened to Suzuka begging, "Well... if your offering, then, I would like some more time with your body."

But before Suzuka could answer, a knocking sound echoed through the room, someone was behind the door. Right after knocking, a person walked in, it was Lisanna, "Dr. Jenkins! What is taking you so long? It was almost half an hour, it takes ten minutes to finish these check-ups. Is everything alright here?"

The doctor quickly responded, "Everything is alright, I was just about to hit the stamp on the papers, nothing is going on here. This woman, Helen, is in good health and able to work as an adventurer and also she is 2 stars magic box power user with an option to increase her rank further. Isn't that right, Helen?" 

Suzuka turned back to Lisanna and said, "Yes, everything seems fine, we were just about to be done here. Are we done, doctor?"

"Yes, yes, we are done here, but give us a few more minutes, Lisanna, I need to explain to Helen how star rank advancement works and then we are done." The doctor said. 

Lisanna looked over at them both and walked away while saying, "You have two minutes, we're already running behind schedule, so let's make it quick. The Viking will be ready in 35 minutes, and there are still 8 more people waiting behind these doors." She closed the door behind her as she walk out of the room.

Dr. Jenkins got slightly angry, "God damn it, this woman is a slave driver." But after taking a deep breath he continues, "Okay, no time for pleasantries, listen carefully because I won't  repeat this." 

Suzuka nodded while listening carefully. 

"Alright, let me explain it to you in more detail. As a 2-star user, you have the opportunity to request a re-evaluation of your test after three months have passed. The process is simple, you'll just need to claim that you visited the magic box and increased your power. I'll then make a notation in our records indicating that your status has been upgraded to 3 stars. This process can be repeated every three months until you reach the desired 5-star ranking. With regular check-ins, you'll have nothing to worry about from the MIS. Do you follow everything so far?" The doctor explained in a hurry. 

Suzuka nodded, "Yes, that sounds great."

The doctor's voice was serious as he stated, "Let me make this perfectly clear, you will need to speak with me directly regarding this matter. There are other magic box power users who hide their stats to avoid unwanted attention so If you were to mention this to another guild doctor, I'm afraid it would cause quite a bit of trouble for both of us." 

Suzuka listened attentively and responded, "I understand, Doctor. I will make sure to only come to you for this matter. Thank you for doing this for me."

The doctor advised Suzuka, "Also I strongly suggest that you take advantage of Magic Box University's six-month learning course for new power users. This will allow you to fit in as a new mage and avoid raising any unnecessary questions. You will get a diploma of a high education too. It's important to note that this course is free for Magic Box Power Users. You won't have to spend a single coin, as the cost for regular individuals would normally be 60 gold for a six-month period." The doctor emphasized the benefits of the course and the opportunity for Suzuka to save money while enhancing her skills and knowledge.

Suzuka was intrigued as she spoke, "That sounds fascinating. I would love to know more about it." 

However, the doctor sighed apologetically, "I'm sorry, but we're out of time. You'll have to ask Lisanna about it. She's on duty today. Also, if the guild leader approves your entry to join the guild, I highly recommend Lisanna as your quest coordinator. She's excellent at her job."

With regret, the doctor added, "I must say goodbye now, but I hope to see you back in three months for your Magic Box Power User rank advancement." 

Suzuka thanked the doctor and replied, "I'll stop by after three months, until then, goodbye." And with that, she stepped out the door, eager to finally move to the last part of the test.

The doctor grabbed the next file from his desk and escorted Suzuka out of his office room, when she was out, he politely invited the next person for the check-up, "David! Is David still here?! Get your dumb ass inside! Don't have all day! Let's move it, people, move it." 

Suzuka walked past the two adventurers that were laughing at David for trying to pick up Suzuka and they asked her, "Hey! Mis power user, how many stars? If I may ask, ops... my apologies, the name is Kieran. Nice to meet you."

"Hi, I'm Helen. It's only 2 stars, nothing special," Suzuka answered. 

Kieran let out a whistle, "Hey! That's not too bad, it so happened, my party has a spot open, If you want to go on a quest sometime." 

But their conversation got interrupted by Lisanna, "Ah! There you are, finally, what took you so long in there anyway? Let's go, I will show you the way to the review room, where the Guild leader will be."

Suzuka responded to Lisanna as they walked together, "I'm not quite sure. During that time, he just asked me a few questions and then did a full body examination."

Lisanna was taken aback and asked, "Really? That took you 35 minutes?"

Suzuka explained, "Yes, the body check was quite thorough and took about 20 minutes, I guess the rest of the time was spent on answering his questions and filling out some forms."

"Oh! Don't tell me that old perverted fool was touching your body with the pretext of a check-up." Lisanna said angrily. 

"Well, it was more like a massage, it actually felt good too, All the tension in my muscles is gone. Did you have him massage you too, Lisanna?" Suzuka innocently asked. 

"Oh no, I have my husband doing me." Lisanna quickly responded. 

As they talked they reached the room where the review will be held, Lisanna show the door and told Suzuka to wait inside, "Here we are, the meeting will begin shortly. You can go in and wait inside. When the rest of the applicants show up, I will inform the leader, and the final part will begin. Good luck, but hey! You are as good as accepted."

"Thanks, Lisanna, I will go then. See you later." Suzuka entered the room.

 Suzuka stepped into the room and her gaze swept across the scene before her. She saw that there were already 16 people waiting there, six of them were scattered around the room while the others huddled together in a corner, looking restless. 

She took a moment to inspect her surroundings more closely, noticing that the room was clearly an indoor training ground, equipped with various workout equipment. As she looked around, she spotted a bench press in the corner, unoccupied at the moment. 

Without hesitation, she made her way over to the bench press and took a seat, settling in to wait for the rest of the applicants to arrive. With a keen eye for detail, she observed her fellow applicants, taking in their body language and anticipating what was to come.

As Suzuka made herself comfortable sitting on the bench, a fine-looking adventurer pulled a bench close to her and introduced himself, "Hey, what's up? You must be new here, I'm Owen. It is a pleasure to meet you."

"Hi, I'm Helen," Suzuka introduced herself with a smile.

"So, I couldn't help but notice, you and Olivia seem quite close. Are the two of you friends?" Owen asked.

"Well, we only just met a couple of days ago, but I suppose you could say that we're friends now," Suzuka responded with a shrug. "May I ask why you're curious about our relationship?"

Owen waved his hand dismissively, "Oh, no reason. It's just that Olivia is quite well-known within this guild. I was curious about your connection to her. But, how about you? Have you just registered or are you an adventurer like me, who's here to only renew the license? If I had to guess, I would say the latter." 

"Unfortunately, I am new here, so your guess is wrong," Suzuka answered.

As they engaged in a conversation, the doors to the room swung open and David made his entrance. He carefully surveyed the room, looking at each individual present. As his gaze fell upon Suzuka, he hesitated before making his way toward her. 

With a slightly nervous tone, he approached her and politely asked, "Excuse me, may I wait here? I don't want to be a burden or inconvenience to you in any way."

Suzuka, who seemed to be in deep thought, looked up and gave David a chilly response. "Go ahead and sit wherever you'd like," she said in a matter-of-fact tone. Though her words were not unkind, her demeanor was distant. David thanked her and took a seat. Then he introduced himself to the adventurer who was sitting next to Suzuka, "Hey! Owen, seen you around a lot, I'm David. Finally, I am trying to become an adventurer. I hope I get it on the first try, becoming an adventurer." 

The man looked at David for a short second and made his introduction, "Well, shimmer my timber, young man David finally old enough. let me give you a proper introduction of myself then. My name is Owen, I am a rookie rank 5 adventurer, and after today, I will be an advanced rank 1 adventurer."

David got impressed, Suzuka didn't really care about ranks and all of that stuff, all she wanted was to finish this as fast as possible, sell the items, get the money, and find an inn with hot food and a warm bath. She sat quietly as two men chatted and nearly fell asleep while waiting. 

As time passed, all of the applicants arrived and gathered in the hall. Suzuka was now taking a brief nap, leaning against the bar and dozing off on a bench. Her peaceful rest was abruptly interrupted by the sudden slamming of a door. 

The guild leader strode confidently into the room, his tall and strong build commanding attention. With his golden hair and piercing golden eyes, he cut a striking figure, and the light-dark tint of his sunglasses only added to his cool and collected demeanor. As the leader of the guild, he radiated power and authority, and his reputation as a tough and relentless individual preceded him.

"Greetings, everyone," he began, his voice deep and powerful. "I am Wara, the guild leader. I come from a line of dwarves and humans, and I bring with me a wealth of experience and strength. I have been through some tough battles and challenges and I have emerged victorious every time. I have the honor of leading this guild, and I vow to support each and every one of you, whom I deem worthy."

With a stern look, Wara conveyed his unwavering determination and commitment to his guild. There was no doubt in anyone's mind that he was a true leader in every sense of the word.

     

Yuuki
icon-reaction-1
SkeletonIdiot
icon-reaction-1
Vforest
icon-reaction-1