As Nathaniel looked at the quest board his eyes would immeadietly dismiss any Gathering quests looking for anything related to slaying monsters until...
'Oh! Finally, An F-Rank quest... Goblin slaying... It's bettee than nothing I suppose. So. Plus it has the highest reward in the F-Rank'
Nathaniel with a glint in his eyes behind his fiery mask would take the piece of paper going to the clerk once more
' ' Are you sure? ' '
The Clerk looked at the newbie infront of him but seeing the Authorative gaze that Nathaniel had he would simply shake his head and authorize the Quest
' ' Stay safe, Adventurer. ' '
With one final nod Nathaniel would dissapear out into the streets straying away as he found himself in a forest as the sun began to set
'Luckily I can still see'
As the stars set and the sky dimmed the only thing left would be the rustling leaves and the light of Nathaniel's mask illuminating the path until..
Krrk! Krak! kurak!
The sounds of Goblins would be heard, A small group in the mountains sround 9 In total
'No big threat this should be easy, Let's make a name for myself shall we?'
The area would burst into flames illuminating the dim lighted forest as the Goblins would etch fear into their hearts... A floating skull, A mask to hide his identity has turned into a weapon psychologicaly.
Whoosh!
An arrow made of flames would penetrate one of the Goblins
' ' The old man didn't let me borrow a sword... Or more exactly I forgot to ask so... I guess I'll make do with this. ' '
Nathaniel would summon 8 burning arrows behind him one for each goblin
' ' Die. ' '
With one command and a wave of his hand the Arrows flew and pierced the foes in his wake
'I still need proof...'
Nathaniel would kneel down ripping one of the Goblin's head off abd carrying the decapitated head
'This will make do.'
Nathaniel would begin his slow march back to the Guild in the middle of the night holding nothing but the Severed Goblin head.
' ' Mission Completed. Rewards? ' '
A new clerk this time, It appeared the other one's shift ended. The new clerk would still be quite surprised by the fact an F-Rank finished a quest at night but she quickly recovered getting 34 Bronze coins
' ' How much for a room? ' '
Nathaniel asked calmly collecting his payment
' ' That would 10 Bronze coins for a night, Meals are included ' '
The clerk responded calmly already used to these type of interactions
Meanwhile Nathan would give her 30 Bronze coins
' ' Breakfast in the morning, Here's the keys. Your room will be room 4. ' '
Nathaniel would nod, A silent thanks as he took the keys and enterred the room
' ' Ah right... This is a mess... No wonder the Guild doesn't have much people living here... well it's still convenient to sleep eat and quest in the dame building so. ' '
Nathaniel would lay down tired from his first quest but still satisfied from the result...
' ' Ah right this mask uses way too much mana... But still... Thanks to the mana in the air.. ' '
Nathaniel would reach his hand up
' ' It lengthens the time my mana depletes and gradually improves my strength as a mage... Great training. ' '
The Next day
Nathaniel would quickly finish his meal as he goes to the quest board again, His eyes scanning for any new quest
' ' Just Bandits a Goblins huh... How boring "
This monotous life would continue for Nathaniel for the next 4 weeks until...
' ' Congratualations Adventurer Flame. Seeing as you have accomplished 10 Quests... which is not much compared to other F-Ranks the fact they are all Slaying Quests are a feat which deserves praise. With that being said you are promoted to D-Rank. Please remember, Though you are of Higher rank there are bigger fish in the sea. ' '
The Clerk would say, Gloomy as always as if he had said that line a million times, But even so Nathaniel couldn't help but smirk under his mask
'Finally... Dungeon crawling'
Nathaniel would once again head to the Board looking for any quest to quench his thrill for adventure
' ' Bingo. F-Rank Dungeon ' '
Nathaniel would take the paper and immeadietly rush towards the Clerk
' ' Aye, Dungeon clearing. ' '
The Clerk woulr obviously be dumbfounded at the idea, An adventurer which just got promoted to D-rank dungeon crawling solo? It's absurd... But then again it's the most promising newbie of the guild so... He merely sighed and Authorized it
' ' Just 100 monsters. Any proof is fine, If you kill more then a hundred more rewards will be given. Then May the Goddess of Victory guide you adventurer. ' '
The Cleric would say in a moody tone as he watched the Warrior dissappear
'Honestly he is way to reckless...'
To be Continued