23. Election

I left the house happy but now without any protection or weapons to defend myself, I only had a horse that I had taken by force, I was walking aimlessly, the people of this town looked at me with fear rather than respect {Maybe I should not have given him my helmet ...} But I did not want to regret it, so I went running with a new direction, to my horse.

When I arrived, the horse was still staring at me. I knew he hated me, but what else could I do, ask for forgiveness? Nonsense. I got on and looked at the sky to relax, but that time did not last long.

[System message] [Class mission].

The host of your class mission has abandoned his duty, you have, not fulfilled neither Your mission nor your promise, but the system dictates that you did an exceptional job.

The map marking Jax's location vanished, never to reappear again.

[Slave guard] [Junk quality class].

(Advances from Junk quality to Common quality)

[System message] [class selection].

The system provides you with three different class types.

[Caravan guard] [Normal class].

A caravan full of merchants with a large future, large target of raiders.

[Growing village guard] [Normal class] 

A growing town means assured rewards you will protect here for a long time against bandits or even small armies and large hordes of monsters.

[Slave town guard] [normal class] [normal class]

You will get a good pay just keep the order, who knows you might meet some fool who tries to attack the slavers facilities.

I looked at the class selection screen without any emotion just tiredness I looked at the sky it was beautiful as the first time, although now it was different.

[System message] [Countdown]

(23:59:59)

My eyes widened, "What?" I don't even have time to relax, and I have to leave now, I was angry, "Are you fucking serious?" "Why... what? What did I do to deserve this?!" As I spoke, I looked up at the sky and said, "I hate you! This is all your fault, I never asked to die, I never wanted to live this life!... I just want to go back to my family!". Rage and hatred was what I felt, I left this place, the horse was still protesting, I didn't look back, though one thought came to my mind.

{I don't want to leave here} Jax also said that at least I should stay and play with her even though I had little time I could at least do that, couldn't I? Then I heard a voice in my head {Monster} I narrowed my eyes to concentrate more on the road ahead than the voices. So Camus left the village.

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"Did you see how he was screaming at the heavens? Definitely that guy is crazy" a local spoke 'Yeah he looked crazy with that creepy look on his face let's thank the gods he's gone' Those listening to the conversation nodded 'Don't be so harsh who knows what he must be going through' Said the old man 'But old man you saw him he's not well' Though with annoyance the old man nodded softly "What's going on?" Jax joined in the conversation "Your friend is gone, he was yelling at nothing like a fool, stupid no?" there was laughter coming out of people's mouths, jokes were coming out of people's mouths every second, suddenly the whole village was there and everyone started laughing and Ajax's gaze only got darker and darker so he silently went to the little house he had.

{What have I done} He thought sadly as he sat down, but that thought disappeared instantly when he heard Eva crying he got up and hurried to where he had taken her away "Don't worry everything will be alright" Jax said smiling as he gave her the milk he had collected from the caravan she would soon run out she would need to work soon...

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"Lin you have disappointed me again you not only lost my progenitor but sacrifices and all you bring me are pieces of broken armor?" The lord stared at his adopted son "I'm sorry father, but they can be useful to us, I can profit from them" Lin was trembling, and his voice was barely audible "To a shattered armor? Don't ever call me father again get out of here and come back in two years with some clue or never come back" Lin just nodded with his characteristic wobble and left.

 "But sir you can't be so hard on Lin" Said a man in a beautiful armor with beautiful dark colors 'Shut up Lin has spoiled you too much, and you protect him too much' With his authoritative and reasonable voice the elite slave squad fell silent unable to argue anymore "Besides it's time for him to prove something for himself he has to leave the nest" There was a moment of silence it seems acceptance from everyone 'Bring me a report on him every three months' "Yes sir!"