1 Prologue

"(Crowded.)"

It is his first impression on this town. He's at the center of the town at the time being. He don't remember where he's come from, don't remember his name, don't remember anything. He look likes a lone survivor from a massive disaster with a messy black hair, rough shirt with broken shoulder plate, boots that don't deserve to use any longer.

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"(Uh, I'm hungry.. I don't have anymore gold coins.)"

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"Hey, get out of the way!"

"Ouh!"

*bugh*

"Hahaha, he deserve it~"

A thug-looking man with a [Standard Broadsword] on his waist. What makes him more obvious within all the adventurer in the streets is his yellow unzipped jacket.

"Yeah, don't mind him. Let's hurry, Aode."

The girl besides the yellow jacket-man called him Aode.

"(Damn, I got no strength left. Get yourself together Kurt, grandpa said I must go to the guild and find Lady Hephaestus.)"

So his name is Kurt. A lone survivor from unknown place. Such tragedy that makes him horrible to look at.

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Kurt arrived at the guild doorstep with no strength left in his body. Grasping for door handle but someone opened it for him.

"You look terrible, boy. Let me help you."

An old man showed up before Kurt.

"A-ah, thank you. I don't think there is person who willingly helping people like me."

"Don't mind it. It is my responsibility to assisting any adventurer in Orlean."

"(This old man. Is he some of the high-ranked adventurer around here?)"

"Please have a sit. This maybe not the best guild but it will serve you with it best. Let me call a staff to take care of you."

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The old man take Kurt to the guild bar. There are not many people hanging around in the guild. That what makes a lot of people in the Orlean's streets.

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"W-wait, sir. Where do I can find Lady Hephaestus?"

"It's a rare opportunity having her hanging around in the guild. Mostly she wasting time in her workshop. Do you have any matter with her?"

"Um.. Slightly, yeah."

"How can she recognize you with your look like this? What should I address you, boy?"

"Take this to Lady Hephaestus. Grandpa said she will recognize it."

Kurt reach into his pocket. It is a cracked dagger sheath with an axe sign in the both side. The old man pick it up.

"Rest assured, boy. I'll try my best to arrange you a time with her. But for now, you need a medical care. Please wait a minute."

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Kurt observing a place that he never seen before. There are no such thing as guild in his homeland before. He went travelling with his grandfather searching for Hephaestus-sama to look after their family's legacy. Now he got a clue where Hephaestus is, he must not fail his grandfather.

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"(I bet this took a lot of gold coins. Are there Orlean's adventurer? Their outfit looks cool. I hope I can become one of them in the future.)"

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There are just hunter in Kurt's homeland because his homeland is pretty far from the main road and a big town. It's just a mere hunter, someone who hunt a prey for food or clothes.

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After some medical checkup with a healer, the old man brings the Goddess.

"Sorry for waiting, boy. By the way, thank you for coming along that far to Orlean. Your village is Humaea, right?"

"L-lady Hephaestus!? Sorry for my sudden attendance. It's been a great honor to meet you face to face like this."

Kurt hurriedly bow to someone that many people called God. Being able to watch a God before his eyes was beyond Kurt imagination.

"Ahaha.. Just skipped the formality, I don't get too comfy with it. So.. I remembered this sheath. Are you one of Marceliss? Kurt isn't?"

"Ah yes, it is me. Did Grandpa told you about me?"

"Hahaha yeah. Sometimes he mentioned about you. That old fart. He's one of my longest familias although he didn't always by my side."

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It said that Hephaestus Familia is one of the old Familia in Orlean along with other two Familias.

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"What's your grandpa doing right now?"

"He's gone a year ago."

"Sorry to hear that, Kurt. How about your village now? It's been a long time since I went to Humaea."

"Uh, it has been destroyed Lady Hephaestus. A Horde of Monster suddenly rushing to my village."

"What monster? Do you know where The Horde are coming from?"

"There are plenty of wolf and goblin but there is an ogre, five of it. Grandpa and Uncle told me to immediately escape the village and look for you, Lady Hephaestus."

"I feel sorry to hear that, Kurt. Now it is my responsibility to take care of you. Looking at your appearance, do you want to take some rest now?"

"Uh, many thanks, Lady Hephaestus."

"Yeah. I'll leave then. Let me call Kuzura to show you an inn."

"Thank you, Lady Hephaestus."

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Hephaestus is well-known for her smithing skills. In Orlean, there is none who can compete to Hephaestus smithing skills. It says that in this world, there are just three person who can forge a Mythical grade equipment. Hephaestus should be one of it.

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"So boy.. Your name is Kurt, right? Let me introduce myself, I'm Kuzura Hiro. Pleasure to meet you, boy."

"Ah, it's you sir. Pleasure to meet you too."

"Okay so, I'm gonna show you the Orlean's best inn. Don't worry about your clothes, boy. Lady Hephaestus told me that this golds is given for you. Now, shall we?"

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Kuzura wondering, why Hephaestus would be so generous to this kid. It's almost impossible that Hephaestus herself is gifting a person a sack of golds.

"Yes, sir. Right away."

But before they could open the exit..

*brakk* *duagh*

"Agh!"

"Heh, sorry bro. Can you mind giving this guy a way?"

"B-but can you just open the door slowly? My nose's just about to crack its bone."

"Hahah, whatever. See you 'round, Rookie."

What just happened is Kurt was going to open the exit but someone already open it, in a hard bang. That made Kurt's face kissing the wooden door nicely.

"Sir, why are you standing still?"

"Guild representative must be neutral, boy. Guild representative must observe a situation objectively first before taking an action. Keep this in mind."

"Ah, so that's how it is."

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The Green Leaf Inn. Its front view looks promising. Kurt first thought of the inn.

"Here we are. Green Leaf Inn, the best inn of Orlean. Here's the golds and a recommendation letter. Give it to the receptionist, it'll help you."

"Thank you, sir. This'll helps a lot."

"Very well then, I'll take my leave, boy. See you another time."

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"(Now then, I must eat and buy some clothes. This hunger is killing me. Ugh.)"

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Kurt make his step looking for a clothes shop. He find one not too far from the inn. The other shop beside it is a blacksmith and a tavern.

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"Welcome! Ah you must be a new guy. Never seen your face, kid!"

"Indeed, sir. I just arrived here not too long ago."

"So what would be your pick of choice?"

"Please a black shirt and a plain pants. Also a waistbag and a bag."

"Right away.. Here it is. Because you are a new face, I'll give you this pauldron. Free charge."

"Hou, thank you sir!"

"The cost is 90 silver."

"Here you go. Keep the change, sir."

"What a nice kid. I'm getting like you."

"(it's rare for someone give a tip in Orlean isn't it? Hah, of course he didn't know."

"See you, sir!"

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Now Kurt looks more civilized in that clothes. A shirt and a pants, he kept his pauldron in the bag. He doesn't know how to equip it.

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"(Now, my stomach.)"

"What a nice smell. No time to waste."

"Hey, rookie! It's you again."

A guy shouting from the corner. The guy that slam the door to Kurt's nose.

"Please, I'm not looking for a trouble. I'm here for a meal."

"Yeah yeah, sure. Just in case, don't get in my way again. See you 'round, rookie."

"(What a jerk.)"

Kurt have that in mind, he can't stand any longer facing that guy. He hurrying to choose a table and take a meal.

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Now that his hunger is satisfied. It's time to get to the inn.

"Welcome to the Green Leaf Inn. Shall I help you?"

"Yeah, here's my recommendation letter."

"Ah, so you are the guy. I thought it would be more age."

"Hahaha uh.."

"Five golds per night, this day is free. Here's the room key."

"Thank you."

Kurt never been would witness a luxury in his life. The decoration of the inn looks awesome in his eyes. Right after he open his room, he's sobbing.

"(G-grandpa, I never thought that I'll met Lady Hephaestus. Our family's legacy is now safe. You can rest assured. Now I need to become stronger and find Haru.)"

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Kurt know it's getting late so he decided to rest earlier. Preparing to be an adventurer.