The Ancients World

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~~~(POV: Marcus Adamo)~~~

~~~(Location: The City Of Jaerey, The Kingdom Of Laasir, The Islands Of Haestar)~~~

~~~(Time: 10:12 PM)~~~

"Heads."

I call out the side the gold coin lands on, and I look over to my sister, and I can tell she's annoyed that I'm the winner. It's not because my plan to stay away from General Daenal Roane is what we'll go by. It's just the typical sibling competition.

"C'mon, you're really going to get all anal about this too?"

I know she won't, but I don't see the harm in rubbing salt in the wound. She squints her eyes and holds back what she's going to say in response. Taking a single short breath and letting it go. She's much different than how she was on Earth.

The gold coin finds its way back into my inventory, and I look toward the door of our room. Rianna said she'll be coming around 10:00 PM, but it's almost 10:15 PM. I'm starting to get a bad feeling.

Before I go down that rabbit hole, I'll give her a little more time before I go and check on her. Rianna is a nice girl that others will see as weak and exploitable. I turn my attention back to my sister, and she's relaxing in her bed.

"That means we won't be talking to General Daenal Roane. Since we've already talked about a lot in this short time, should we stop for the night?"

In truth, I don't want to keep talking about all this. It's not going anywhere without more information, which we're lacking at the moment. The best thing to do now is to wait until we know more about the tryouts and tournament.

There is something else I would like to talk about. Something that isn't related to the tryouts or tournament. Not directly related. That's the presence of Big Guilds.

From what I can see out the window next to my bed, the streets are filling up with Players and NPCs Turned Players. The first massive wave has arrived at the end of the day, and only more will continue coming. It's a danger, to be sure.

There are bound to be people that recognize Hailey. She's far more famous than me. I've done a good job of keeping a low profile. However, many times more people know about Hailey than they do me. But that's all meaningless right now.

Big Guilds always know who has Legacy Grade Classes and higher. And since I'm a Legendary Class Wielder, that means they know me just as much as they know Hailey. Since a lot of them are here, it's an easy conclusion to make, after all.

"No, we're done talking about the tryouts and tournament for today. There are times you should let your mind rest."

I'm about to burst that bubble and bring up the topic I was just thinking about.

"That's all well and good, sis. But I do want to talk about what we're going to do about the Big Guilds showing up. Some are already here."

I tilt my head out the window, and she stands up. Taking a peek outside and seeing the streets packed with people who are here for the same reason we are.

"God, if it's not one thing, it's another."

She plops down on my bed and continues to look out the window. I do the same, and some of the more geared Players are getting rooms here. It's the best Inn Jaerey has to offer. Makes sense the people who are strong and wealthy decide to stay here.

In retrospect, it would've been a better idea to stay somewhere that's way more low profile. People will undoubtedly recognize Hailey if she starts walking around the halls or in the street. Using a hood helps, but it doesn't stop everyone.

"This is where Rianna could come in handy. If she doesn't actually work for a Big Guild, she could be our eyes and ears while we avoid the crowds and people."

That's if Rianna shows up tonight.

"Speaking of the perky girl, wasn't she supposed to have been here by now?"

Ahh, finally noticed, have you? For someone who thinks Rianna is such a threat, she sure left my sister's mind early.

"I was about to go out and check on her. She was supposed to be here by now, and if she's easily seen as weak. I wouldn't be surprised if she got into trouble nearby."

A long sigh escapes from Hailey's mouth, and I can sympathize. Taking care of someone weaker than you is a real drag. This is a time in our adventure when we shouldn't have to, but Rianna somehow found a way to becoming our ally.

"Do you want to go look, or should I?"

A Duelist Class is far more subtle if fighting breaks out than my Fire Mage Phoenix Class. On the chance Rianna does need saving, it's better for all of us if Hailey is the one to do it.

"You go. It'll be easier for everyone."

She rolls her eyes and makes her way toward the door, and leaves. I'm on my own now, and it's a good chance to look at those Lore Books and Lore Scrolls about where we're at.

~~~(POV: Hailey Adamo)~~~

~~~(Location: The City Of Jaerey, The Kingdom Of Laasir, The Islands Of Haestar)~~~

~~~(Time: 10:28 PM)~~~

My knuckles bounce off the door to Rianna's room, and I get no answer. Good chance she's not here. My hood is up, and night has fallen. Odds are low that people will find out who I am. I make my way out of the Inn and start looking at the closest establishments.

It doesn't take me long to find a scene developing outside a bar, and to no surprise at all. Rianna is in the middle of it. She's a pretty girl, and she's being drooled over by some horny guys.

Instead of doing this like a normal person, I draw my blade and dash forward. Everything slows to a halt at this point. I relieve the men's heads from their shoulders. Their Players, so they'll respawn. But due to updates recently by the system.

Combat has become much more gruesome and bloody. The world returns to normal speed, and Rianna falls to the ground as she bumps into me.

I turn and see her on the ground, tears in her eyes and refusing to look around.

"I'm sorry. Please, let me go."

I can guess what the dirtbags were going to try. I know at one point in my life, I looked as weak as her. But that was before The Ancients World. She's not even 16 yet, so it makes sense.

"Get up."

She chokes on her breath a little as she forces her eyes open, and she looks at me. A hooded feminine figure standing above her. I hold out my hand, and she takes it.

"Let's get out of here."

I can see that she now recognizes it's me by my voice. No one gives us any grief about getting away from the scene. Best to be away before the City Guards get there. It takes a few minutes, but we make it back to the room Marcus and I are sharing.

My little brother looks up from the book he's reading as we enter the room. His eyes focus on Rianna, and it's clear she's been crying.

He stands up and makes his way over to us as we're standing by the door. His hand gently grabs Rianna's and guides her over to the table.

"I take it from your puffy eyes and red nose that you ran into trouble outside the Inn?"

She slowly nods her head and starts to lose control.

"I'm about to ask you something uncomfortable, but answer honestly."

The look she gives tells me she doesn't want to talk. Before Marcus can continue, I place my hand on his shoulder, and he looks at me.

"Give her some space, kid. The last thing she wants to do is talk to a guy."

It takes a second, but he realizes what I mean.

"Oh... Sorry."

Yeah, I'll take it from here.

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A/N: Below this line, I'll be keeping Cera's player information. That way, I won't have to place it into the story above anymore. It takes about 180 words up.

[Slayer (Zern) Lvl.237][Tier-4]

[Exp: 72/100%]

[Title: The Son of Arch-Angel Michael (Hidden)]

[Stats] [Strength - 7095][Endurance - 7045][Dexterity - 7215][Speed - 8240][Focus - 19,660]

[Mana aura control: 6/100%]

[Health: 76,560,000,000/76,560,000,000] [Mana: 216,600,000,000/216,600,000,000]

[Stat Points: 440] [Armor rating: 500]

[Inventory] [Dice of Wayland (Divine)] [The Witness (Legendary Sword)] [Fenrir's Whistle (Divine)] [Camping gear] [Fishing poles 2x] [Festival Garbs 2x] [4x EXP Boosts] [Princess Saliandra's Panties (Black Lace)] [Desert Warrior Nomad Set (Rare)]

[Passive Perks]

[Inheritor of the Sword] [Son of Heaven] [Slayer of Evil] [Holy Willow Trees Savior] [Finder of Legends] [The Divine who has Legend] [Destined for Greatness] [Dungeon Diver] [An Overachiever]

[Active Skills]

[Heaven's light Lvl.74 325/7400] [Protected by Heaven Lvl.74 225/7400] [Slash Lvl.92 4600/21000] [Parry Lvl.68 85/6800] [Double Strike N/A] [Kingslayer N/A] [Raging Machine N/A] [Winged Glory] [Angelic Flight] [Divine Pressure Exertion] [Divinity Pulse] [Controlled Fun] [Aspect of Transportation (Legendary)]