26 Subjugation Request
In a brief moment of examining Instructor Ralph's condition. Kiro opened the small liquid bottle.
"What should I do next?" Kiro mumbled while giving a glance at Ralph, who was lying on the ground.
"Master, you have to pour the magic potion to Ralph's wounds," Fixie said. "With this kind of magic potion is sufficient to heal his wounds."
Hearing Fixie's explanation, Kiro poured down the content to Instructor Ralph's abdomen.
A tranquil feeling enveloped Ralph's injuries. In a matter of a few minutes, his severely damaged rib cage closed up. Staring at the scene before him. Kiro could not help to feel amazed.
"Though, I already experienced the same thing before. But, seeing how it works up close, I still could not believe such a magical thing existed." Kiro exclaimed in fascination. He was unconscious at that time when Kyros mend his wounds, so it was Kiro's first time seeing a magical potion work up close.
"Huu... Thank you, kid. With the help of the magic potion, my injuries will be fully healed in a matter of three days. So you don't need to bother. It was a mock battle. Getting a wound in the fight is a common thing." Ralph stated. He was hinting at Kiro not to worry about him.
Looking at his Instructor who was trying to get back on his feet, Kiro offered his help, but Ralph rejected his offer.
"I can stand by myself kid," He said. Forcing his body to stand up.
Upon seeing the Instructor's stubbornness. Kiro decided to let it slide, while he asked a question.
"Instructor Ralph, well it is a bit late to ask this, why are you searching for me earlier?" Kiro said. "You did not come to our camp just because you wanted to fight with me, right?"
Hearing Kiro's question. Ralph could not help to make a fuss. "It was you who provoked me to start this fight in the first place!" Ralph gnashed his teeth in frustration, upon recollecting the scene at the training lounge. " He said. "Well, your Master asked me to relay you a message." After he said those words. Kiro stared at him in dismay. Hearing his Master was looking for him. Kiro thought his Master was about to start the second phase of his training.
"What did he say?" Kiro asked nervously. Seeing Kiro's perplexed expression, Ralph chuckled slightly. "Don't worry, it is not what you think of..." Then Ralph repeated the exact words of Kyros.
Upon hearing his Master's message, Kiro looked at him in confusion.
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A riveting forest filled with greenery. Leaves were rustling while a gentle gust of wind touched upon the branches of the almond trees, whistling around the trunks. The smell of wildflower that grew on the damp, murky ground.
But inside the Plainlan forest, despite its captivating scenery, the scent of wild animals stood strong.
On the outskirts of the forest, a group of six people was following the trail of the forest.
They're following the lead of the woman who wore revealing clothes together with her mesmerizing bob cut chestnut-colored hair that was glittering upon the touch of sunlight, amidst her fit clothing, that emphasized the destructive curve of her body. However, her eyes were sharp like a predator.
"Stop." The woman said. "Four meters northwest, there is a two Goblin scout ahead." She said while indicating the archer from their group to execute the goblins.
*𝑆𝑤𝑜𝑜𝑠ℎ*
Two piercing arrows flew in the two Goblin scout's direction.
Noticing there was something amiss, the two Goblin looked at the two flying arrows darting to their heads. But it was already too late for them to dodge the arrow. One of the intelligent scouts tried to blow the horn to call for backup. However, before the Goblin could. a separate, furious arrow flew at its throat.
*𝑇𝑢𝑑.*
The Goblin fell on the ground and died before it could send a warning. Staring at its dead companion, the other Goblin started to panic as it tried to escape. But it was a futile resistance. The arrow finally reached its target, hitting the escaping Goblin's head.
"Phew~, that was nerve-wracking," She said while putting her bow down. "Alina, your perception reached another level! Congratulations!" Alyva complimented Alina's tracking skill, since the last few weeks, they have been hunting wild games to hone their skills. It was their first time accepting a subjugation request.
"Mm, I guess our training course did manage to manifest its fruition," Alina said. "Alyva's skill in Archery leveled up too, right?"
"Yup, thanks to Sir Kyros handwritten note, and a few pointers. I finally managed to break through the new height." Alyva happily said before she added.
"Well, the one who developed much quicker than us is Kiro, didn't you just see his arrow? It was terrifyingly fast." She said while glancing at Kiro enviously.
"Hehe... With continuous training, Alyva would eventually reach this kind of level." Kiro embarrassingly said. He knew the reason why his growth is faster than anyone else. Because of his blessing. Kiro is five times stronger than his current level.
"Humph!" Alyva snorted slightly at him. She could not help to feel jealous of Kiro's growth. She thought because of Kyros' attentive teaching, Kiro's monstrous growth was because of him.
"Anyway, we have to move further." Kiro changed the topic as he glanced at the nearest camp of the Goblins.
While they picked up their pace. Looked at the two people behind his back.
"Well, who would've known Missa class is a Priestess, while your sister Mirabell is a Mage," Kiro said while examining the two.
"Hehe~, isn't Kiro the disciple of that legendary person, Sir Kyros?" She said. "But still, I could not believe such a plain guy like you is the disciple of the Invincible A-ranker," Missa muttered the last few sentences. However, it did not escape Kiro's sharp ears.
Kiro could only bitterly laugh inside. He did not even know what being Kyros disciple means. Because his Master hasn't taught him anything but survival skills and testing his limit.
"Haha, stop with the disciple thing, I feel uncomfortable being named as his disciple. He hasn't done anything to act like a Master you know." Kiro said dejectedly.
Mirabell, who has been overseeing the two, asked a question.
"Kiro, isn't your Master a colored Mage? What about you?" She said with eyes full of curiosity.
"Haa~, sorry to say this, but I'm a colorless mage." Kiro sighed slightly, after a brief magic introduction from Kyros. Kiro already knew that he has no affinity to any elements.
"Wa—what? You are a colorless mage?" Missa who was listening in the corner uttered in astonishment.
"Yup, but my master said it doesn't matter because, in this Era, the one with the higher Mana pool shined much more glorious." Hearing Kyros' explanation about the colorless mage, even though they cannot use any elements, their mana pool, and mana regeneration was ten times larger and faster recovery than the regular colored mage.
"Mm, the colorless mage is much more sought for than the colored ones." Missa did not reject Kiro's explanation.
"Yup, you are lucky Kiro, If you study runic magic, not only it would be helpful to your Archery, it could even expand your Mana capacity," Mirabell said. "But if you ever become a Runic Master, don't forget to give us a discount when we request you to imbue our equipment with runic magic, okay?" Mirabell said she rarely talked to someone, but after knowing Kiro for the past few days. Mirabell loosened her defense around him.
"Hoo—I don't know about that, I as far as I can remember, a certain someone treated me like air during our first meeting," Kiro replied teasingly.
"Humph!" Mirabell snorted as a reply.
The reason why Kiro joined them in this Goblin Subjugation request, was because of his Master's message. It has been three days since the mock battle of him and Instructor Ralph.
'Kiro, go and build up some experience with your co-trainee within your camp. The second phase of your training will begin once you successfully become an E-rank Adventurer.'
At first, Kiro was filled with doubt, but after thinking about the reason why the old man decided to wait until he became an E-ranker. Deep inside Kiro was thankful because he could still have some time to enjoy his Adventuring life.
The group has been walking for about fifteen meters away from the scout location. Eventually, they saw a small scale Goblin settlement.
There were roughly forty-plus Goblins inside the settlement. The number of Goblins exceeded their expectation.
The group glanced at each other, trying to communicate through their body language. However, before they could decide if they will go back and request further assistance from the Guild.
*𝐻𝑂𝑂𝑁𝐺!*
A raucous noise reverberated throughout the forest, alarming the nearby Goblins.
