Library Learning
Chase picked up his rule card, examining it with wonder, like a mysterious puzzle waiting to be deciphered, trying to comprehend its functionality. The card seemed to hold secrets and guidelines that intrigued him, much like an enigmatic puzzle challenging him to unravel its hidden meanings.
"Press the corner of it," Ema suddenly said, observing Chase's scrutiny of the card.
When Chase pressed the corner of the rules card, it emitted a radiant shine, and blue words appeared, resembling the system interface and task plank.
-Guild Card: Rules-
1. Guild Loyalty:
- Members must prioritize the interests and reputation of the guild above personal gain.
- Betrayal or actions that harm the guild's unity and goals will not be tolerated.
2. Respect and Cooperation:
- Treat fellow guild members with respect, regardless of rank or role.
- Foster a culture of cooperation, teamwork, and mutual support during adventures.
3. Adherence to Guild Code:
- Abide by the guild's code of conduct, which includes ethical guidelines and rules for behavior.
- Uphold the guild's values of honor, integrity, and fairness in all actions.
4. Attendance and Participation:
- Regularly attend guild meetings, briefings, and training sessions.
- Actively participate in guild activities, missions, and expeditions to contribute to the guild's success.
5. Preparedness and Training:
- Maintain a state of readiness for adventures by honing skills, improving equipment, and staying informed.
- Engage in personal training and development to enhance individual abilities.
6. Confidentiality and Security:
- Keep guild matters, strategic plans, and sensitive information confidential.
- Safeguard guild resources and headquarters from unauthorized access or theft.
7. Obeying Guild Leaders:
- Follow the instructions and guidance of guild leaders during missions and expeditions.
- Respect the decisions and authority of guild officers and leaders.
8. Conflict Resolution:
- Resolve conflicts within the guild through open communication, dialogue, and mediation.
- Seek assistance from guild leaders if conflicts cannot be resolved internally.
9. Contribution and Accountability:
- Contribute to the guild's growth and success through active participation and dedication.
- Take responsibility for personal actions and their impact on the guild and its members.
10. Representation:
- Maintain a positive and respectful image of the guild when interacting with outsiders.
- Uphold the guild's reputation and values in all external interactions.
11. Adventurer Card Services:
- Process Adventurer Cards, including updating party information and disbanding them.
12. Job Request Services:
- Provide information on Job Requests, such as availability; accept or decline a job.
Code of Conduct:
-Use of the Adventurer's Guild - By registering with the Adventurer's Guild, you gain access to services available to Adventurers.-
-Service Content - Adventurer's Guilds worldwide offer services such as job offerings, compensation and reward delivery, purchase of raw materials, and currency exchange.-
-Withdrawal from the Adventurer's Guild - You can request to withdraw from the guild. Re-registration is possible, but the rank will restart at F.-
-Prohibited Conduct - Prohibited actions will result in fines and revocation of Adventurers Guild qualifications. Prohibited actions include those that go against the laws of a country.-
-Breach of Contract Compensation - If you fail a job you have accepted, you must pay compensation for the breach of contract, The repayment period is three months. Failure to compensate may result in the revocation of Adventurers guild qualification or punishment.-
Rank - There are six ranks from E to S based on Adventurers' proven skills. You can only accept jobs within one rank above or below your current rank.-
-Rank Promotions and Demotions - You can raise your rank by succeeding in a regulated number of jobs. However, if you feel your abilities are not up to standard, you can choose to remain at your current rank. Additionally, failing a certain number of jobs in succession will result in a demotion by one rank.-
"All these rules and conduct," Chase exclaimed in shock, as if the weight of a thousand challenges had been placed upon him.
"Yes, it's crucial to abide by them. All guilds must maintain the highest order," Ema emphasized, her words as sharp as the keenest sword.
Chase carefully stored away his rule card, as if preserving a precious artifact, and then picked up his adventure card. Pressing the corner of it, the transparent card illuminated in red, and a tiny clock started rotating on its surface, like the heartbeat of an ancient timepiece.
-Guild Member Card-
-Name: Chase Haemas-
-Race: Human-
-Gender: Male-
-Rank: E-
-Class: Knight-
-Task: None-
-Party: 1/7-
Chase then retrieved his storage ring and slipped it onto his left pinky finger, feeling that it would be more convenient to use.
-Apprentice Storage Ring:
-Basic storage capacity for holding small items and personal belongings.-
-Limited enchantments to preserve the quality, and condition of stored items-
-Can store common objects such as coins, small tools, trinkets, and certain dead beasts/monsters--
"Well, I guess that's it," Chase remarked, putting away his adventure card. "Let's go check on Ava."
Chase and Ema exited the trade booth and returned to the room where they found Ava sitting on the edge of the bed.
"Ava, are you okay?" Chase rushed up to her, his voice filled with worry.
"Yeah, I'm fine. What happened?" Ava asked, looking at Chase and Ema.
"I healed you after you passed out from exhaustion," Ema explained abruptly, not giving Chase a chance to speak.
Chase glanced at Ema and then turned to Ava with a worried expression, remembering Ema's instruction to not reveal the true cause yet.
"Sorry about worrying you, Chase," Ava said.
"It's fine. Ema healed you, so let's quickly leave. It's getting late," Chase said, assisting Ava in getting up and supporting her weight on his body.
Ava looked at her shoulder and saw that the claw scratch was gone, leaving her shoulder clean and smooth.
"Okay, thank you, Ema," Ava expressed her gratitude, realizing that if it hadn't been for Ema's healing, the scratch would have left a scar.
Ema nodded to Ava and Chase, and they left together, heading back to the dorms.
The next day, Chase went to the female dorms in search of Ava but couldn't find her. He asked one of her roommates who informed him that Ava had gone to the library.
"The library? Why is she there?" Chase wondered, unsure why she would be there instead of resting.
Chase made his way to the library, where he spotted Ava engrossed in a book, reading with great intensity.
"Hey, Ava," Chase called out to her.
But she didn't respond, either not hearing him or too absorbed in her reading.
"Hey, Ava," Chase repeated her name a little louder this time, causing all the other students in the library to glance at him and shush him.
"Sorry," Chase apologized, seeking refuge in the background and grabbing a book to sit the opposite of Ava.
She still didn't notice him.
So he gently pulled her book down to get her attention.
"Who dare..." Ava was about to shout angrily until she realized it was Chase
"Chase, what's wrong?" she asked, her expression puzzled.
"What's wrong? I've been trying to get your attention, but you were completely focused on this book," Chase said, looking at the book Titled 'Mystery About the Mind.'
"Sorry," Ava apologized, sounding apologetic. "I like to read when I'm bored and I was trying to find out why I passed out."
"But Ema already told you why," Chase said.
"Not that I don't believe Ema, but I know my own body better than anyone," Ava said, emphasizing her trust in her own instincts and judgment.
"Chase, are you sure that I passed out from exhaustion when you found me?" Ava asked, locking eyes with him.
"Yes, that's what happened," Chase said, avoiding Ava's eye contact.
Ava sensed Chase was lying.
"Chase, I know you're lying," she said firmly. "Why can't you tell me the truth? I have deep trust in my own instincts and judgment."
Chase took a deep breath, exhaling a cold breath.
"Fine, I can't lie to you anymore," Chase admitted. "After Ema healed you, she mentioned that you had a 'broken mind' and that If I tell you soon it causes further damage."
As Ava heard Chase's revelation, she searched through her book until she found a section about a broken mind.
"There are multiple meanings behind it, but the one that stood out to me is," Ava began, reading aloud from the book.
"Unleashed Power with Unstable Consequences: The transformation could have unlocked immense power within the person, but their inability to control it results in unintended chaos. Their mind struggles to handle the surge of energy, causing mental instability and unpredictable outbursts of magic or destructive abilities. This could pose a danger to both the person themselves and those around them," Ava read, like a seer revealing a prophecy.
As Ava finished reading, her heart pounded in her chest, feeling similar to when she was a forest as powerful energy filled her body, like a tempest stirring within her soul.
"Thump, thump."
But then, her heart quickly returned to its normal rhythm, like a storm calming into a gentle rain.
"Ava, Ava," Chase called out, startling Ava out of her shock, like a caring friend reaching out to console her.
"What's wrong?" Chase asked, his voice filled with worry, like a protective guardian sensing a disturbance.
"Nothing. Thanks for telling me, Chase," Ava said, a big smile forming on her face, masking any concern. "Don't worry about the broken mind. I won't let it happen to me again."
"Oh, okay. I was worried something had happened," Chase said, letting out a sigh of relief.
"Oh, I just remembered," Chase said, taking out Ava's adventure card and storage ring.
"Here's your adventure card and ring," Chase said, handing them to her.
Chase and Ava spent the rest of the day talking about adventure cards and reading books about storage rings, delving into the details of their functionalities.