Nemonic Necklace
Kai was forced to accept Azamone's job offer as this gaming interface instructed him to do so. Then he grabbed the brown bag being carried by the man next to Yuan.
"Here are the 7,893 golds, adventurer Kai, which you will receive after exchanging 42 low-level monster cores," Yuan informed him politely. "Do you want us to separate the cuts so you don't have to split it up among your raid party members?" she suggested.
"Thank you very much, and there's no reason for you to do that since I'm alone," he said as he exited the headquarters.
"Eh? Alone? That's too many gold coins for a certain person," Yuan said, blinking her eyes in confusion.
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Meanwhile, Kai arrived at Alexa's home without having any difficulties. Then, washed his body before going back to his room. Since Alexa was still not home, it would be better if he hid his coin first.
But for the time being... He must first deal with the blue elevated screen that appeared right in front of his eyes, indicating a new notification after completing the unforeseen quest.
[Would you like to open your random item?] Yes/No]
He said the word 'Yes' inside his head while sitting on the bed with his wet hair. Or, to be more precise, he hadn't had enough reason to save all of the ways that could help him become an even stronger adventurer.
[Your random item is being processed right now! Please wait a minute...]
Kai stared at the blue screen, wondering what kind of item he would receive this time. In his opinion, if the system gave him a sword, it could be beneficial to him.
"I'm not expecting anything more, but please give me something useful," he said quietly.
After nearly three minutes of waiting. Suddenly, the screen displayed an image of a silver plain ring, along with the item description and function.
[Silver-Flare ring(Upgradeable)] - a D+rank that can help you gain an extra +7 percent strength and +2 percent healing regeneration. After 10 seconds of not being attacked, the healing regeneration will take effect.]
Hmm... This item was useful to him because it contained healing regeneration, which would aid him in his expedition.
"That's fine, but for the time being, I should rest so that I can be ready for my expedition tomorrow," he said, slowly closing his sleepy eyes.
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On the other hand, Union Guild has reached the 10th floor where the dangerous Minotaur can be found. Each one of them easily took down all the monsters that would approach them.
"Carmen, there's something wrong? You didn't talk to us or give us any direction on this expedition; don't tell me, there's something going on with you and that man?" Hiana asked after all 15 Minotaurs had been knocked down.
Carmen cocked her head to look at the woman speaking next to her. "I'm always like this," she said coldly, then checked to see if there were any more monsters ahead of them.
"I know it, but you used to talk to me, and I'll understand if you're talking like that to others, so tell me what happened?" Hiana was adamant about learning the real reason.
"Don't mind me, Hiana; let's just focus on getting the Nemonic Necklace to the Litch," Carmen said as they continued their journey.
The main goal of this expedition appeared to be to obtain the Nemonic Necklace, which can grant the user overwhelming magical ability and new magical skills. According to them, Litch monsters guarded the 19th floor, which possessed a great deal of magical power and could summon monsters.
Granfel also walked alongside Carmen, apologizing for his earlier inappropriate behavior. "Leader Carmen, please accept my apologies for what occurred between me and that man."
"Forget about it, Granfel. I knew you were envious of that man because he can do a solo expedition." Carmen was saying everything in her head, and she didn't care if she offended anyone.
"O-Of course not, leader Carmen; I can do that as well," Granfel stuttered as Carmen realized the truth.
"I know you can do that because you have a higher rank, but let me tell you this, that man is the main reason there was a commotion in the Adventurer's Headquarters." She didn't intend to say this, knowing that no one in her party would reveal this information.
Hiana drew closer to her after hearing this. "What do you mean, Carmen? Don't tell me that's the man who was talking about the scouts? And also the man you rescued from the other adventurer's hands?" Hiana seemed to have heard the rumor already.
"Yes, he's that man," Carmen said, nodding.
"There's nothing to be amazed about that man; he's just doing a solo low-floor expedition, which anyone could do," Granfel said, clicking his tongue.
"Really, Granfel? Didn't he just easily dodge your [Corossive slash] skill, isn't it? Not to mention that is one of our fastest skills, but that man avoids by walking like a shadow," Dianara interjected to stop Granfel from bragging.
"Haha! I just didn't hit him on purpose, do you think he will survive if I attacked him directly?" He lied, since he wanted to kill Kai at the time.
"Whatever, Granfel." Dianara didn't mind him any longer because she was too busy assisting Dolph in capturing the Minotaur's core. The flesh is too tough, and it is expected that they will consume time taking them.
And then, all of a sudden, Carmen started a new conversation that could shut down Granfel for being arrogant. "According to the practitioner's information, that man was a D+ swordsman, but what did you notice when we saw him?"
Hiana's eyes widened as she remembered the man's weapon. "Spear... What's he doing?! Why was he using a weapon that didn't belong to his class?!"
"He told me he was doing some training, which is why we found him at the 7th-floor entrance," Carmen said, noticing her party member couldn't believe what she was saying right now. "I've already spit all the information about that man, and I know all of us here are curious about his true identity, but for now, let's finish our main job here since I have a rendezvous with him."
Solo expedition with a spear even he is a swordsman? That's insane.
That man is making my blood boil again.
We should check him starting today, he can beneficial to the Union Guild.