Zairon sat under a massive willow-like tree in the city square, chewing thoughtfully on a piece of roasted meat as his gaze swept across the bustling streets of Celestara. Spirit beasts flew overhead, and powerful cultivators strolled casually, their auras like towering walls.
"Let's get a clearer picture of this place…" he muttered, pulling out a public information crystal he had bought earlier. With a pulse of spiritual energy, the list of Celestara's top guilds appeared in front of him.
Top 5 Guilds in Celestara:
Obsidian Fang
Known for: Aggressive dungeon raids and mercenary missions.
Force: Over 30,000 members, with 300+ A-ranks, 50 S-ranks, and 3 known SS-ranks.
Leader: Sireus the Blood Banner.
Moonlight Guild
Known for: Exploration, artifact recovery, and intelligence gathering.
Force: 18,000 elite members, 120 A-ranks, 25 S-ranks.
Leader: Lady Elvara, an ancient elven sorceress of immense power.
Iron Dominion
Known for: Defense, city fortification, and crafting excellence.
Force: 25,000+ warriors, mostly tank and support types, 200 A-ranks, 40 S-ranks.
Leader: Durgan Flamebeard, a dwarf known for his unbreakable shield.
Starlight Cross
Known for: Assassins, silent operations, information brokering.
Force: 15,000 members, but heavily specialized. 80 A-ranks, 15 S-ranks, and rumored one SS-rank.
Leader: Unknown. Only referred to as "The Shadowmistress."
Beastfang Legion
Known for: Taming and battling with spirit beasts.
Force: 22,000 members, many beast-tamers. 100 A-ranks, 30 S-ranks.
Leader: Kairo of the Nine Tails, a beastman warrior.
Zairon whistled low. "So the Moonlight Guild's up there with the big names, huh. Guess I really did bump into some bigshots."
He leaned back, crossing his arms behind his head.
"But how do I show off to the girls here?"
"Should I just walk out and throw a few S-rank beast heads in the middle of the square? Nah… not flashy enough. They've seen worse."
"Tournament? If I could just declare myself the strongest A-rank… But there's no such thing right now."
Then he paused, snapping his fingers with a grin.
"Missions."
"High-tier, insane, suicide missions. The more I complete, the louder my name echoes. The greater the chaos, the bigger the fame."
But first—registration.
He stood up, dusted his coat, and turned toward the Adventurer's Hall.
"Time to introduce myself to this city properly."