63)Falcon Number 1

"Halt!!"

"Identify yourselves,"

"Ah, we're travelers, I'm from Aeternum," said Night.

After crossing Tokihiko, it was almost a straight path to the Norse Kingdom, they definitely weren't the first 'rebirthers' or players to reach the Norse Kingdom, however, they were definitely the first to reach the kingdom through Tokihiko, the others just followed a longer route and went around the region of Tokihiko.

"And what brings you to the mighty Norse Kingdom?" the guard asked.

The entrance to the Norse kingdom was slightly unusual with the snow adding to its aesthetic, there were only two guards but Night was sure that he could sense at least a dozen more hidden somewhere, probably in the trees, the forest gave them an indefinite advantage. However, that wasn't all even the two guards on the outside were easily over 6'feet, they were huge broad-shouldered monster-like beings, with their beards reaching their chest, the guard on the left had 2 axes hanging on his back whereas, the guard on the right had a giant double-sided ax called Labrys.

Both the guards had orange color hair, with the one on the left having a slightly lighter shade of orange compared to the one on the right.

"Ah, well, these are my companions and they followed me to the Norse kingdom, I've come here to learn the art of Smithing," Night said with a convincing smile hoping they would allow them inside.

"Very well, however, you're required to pay a toll of 5 gold coins per person or being."

[15 gold coins paid to the guards of the Norse Kingdom]

Beast tamers were certainly not a rarity, at least for the NPC's, since most players hadn't yet crossed level 100, it would definitely be considered rare.

"Very well, you may enter,"

Night could've easily asked Shade to hide in his fragment but he didn't want to create any problems later on, he'd rather pay 15 coins and get it over with.

"Ah that takes me back ahah," Night said after giving the guards gold, the only time he was ever paid was when he completed his first commission.

"I sincerely apologize, My Lord, and this one is eternally grateful for My Lord's generosity," Shade said from the side.

"Hush hush, none of that, with out you I wouldn't be alive right now.." Night said with a smile as he looked at Shade who was now looking at his feet.

"M-my Lord-"

"Well then, let's go, its time to learn how to smith!"

// // //

"A Legend????!! are you certain Nimera?"

"Yes, your Majesty. I am certain." Nimera said while bowing down.

"Pft, so what if he's a Legend?? I'll slice him up if I have to ahahahahahaah," said a man leaning against the wall.

"Prince Hal.....while I am aware of My Prince's talents, a Legend is an existence that cannot be taken lightly..." Nimera said.

"Oh? then do you think my master would lose to him?" Hal said.

"This... I cannot answer that...I am just a double-digit Falcon, I cannot even begin to comprehend Sir Dior's strength... after all, there is a reason he is the Number '1' Falcon."

"Interesting..." Hal murmured.

"Ahem," The King cleared his throat, "Hal, as the future King of the Imperial Kingdom do you really have time to be wasting, besides where's Dior?"

"Hahaha, you wouldn't believe me if I told you but Master is currently on his way to potentially cross swords with that 'Legend' you speak of."

"WHAT???" The King exclaimed.

"!!!!!" Nimera's eyes were wide open, she was surprised by how bold and impulsive Sir Dior acted.

"Hah, do not worry father, Master never loses, no matter what, he will return,"

// // //

Meanwhile, on the 5th floor of the Academy,

"Just what is that young man doing?? haah, to think I would get so impatient, me the Legendary Mage...wherever you are Youngman and whatever you're doing, I sure hope you claim my title and rid me of this burden....."

-- -- --

"Man, I guess I can now attempt to pass the 2nd floor?" Nate said while looking at the new notification.

[Congratulations upon learning how to manipulate mana.]

[Skill mana manipulation learned!]

[Your hard work has been recognized! Without the need of a teacher or that of a skill book you have managed to manipulate mana, however, this is only the beginning of your journey!!]

"Huh?"

[Title- Fruit of Labour acquired]

[You have caught the attention of a Divine being!]

"Wait what?"

[You have caught the attention of an Unkown being!]

"..."

[The Divine Being is perplexed by the courage shown by the 'Unknown being' for daring to intervene]

[Divine Being, Hecate, has summoned you to her domain!]