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Chapter 31 - Grumpy Old Man

Thankfully, the journey was relatively safe, and they didn't encounter any trouble on the way. 

10 minutes later, they reached their destination. 

Vitri City. 

Looking at the view outside the jeepney, Kyson saw roads made out of cobblestone as far as the eyes can see. 

The structure of houses and other infrastructure also differs from those of modern times that he's used to seeing. 

Most of them are made out of wood and stones, looking really simple. 

When Kyson saw it, the image of those places in the fantasy anime that he watched before flashed in his eyes.

With just one look, Kyson felt like he got transported to another world. 

It was a breath of fresh air.

Although this place looks simple, it's filled with vibrant energy.

The people had smiles on their faces and looked relaxed. You can see kids on the streets and a few adults watching over them.

Overall, Kyson found this as a good city. 

"Hello, passengers. We have reached Vitri City. You may leave the vehicle unhurriedly and take care."

The voice of the driver sounded from the speakers around the jeepney, announcing their arrival to Vitri City. 

Kyson stood up and stepped out of the jeepney. 

Looking around, he turned his attention to the card on his hands. 

"Now then, where is that mission location exactly located?"

Kyson tapped the mission [Assist in Potion Making] and the map appeared at the back of his ID card. 

After looking at it, Kyson knew where he should go next.

"Alright, let's get this mission over with. Maybe I can still get the time to explore this city after I finish my mission."

Kyson immediately left and headed to his mission location. 

After he left, he didn't see Melody stepping out of the jeepney. 

"Where is that mission located?"

Like Kyson, she looked at the back of her ID card to bring out the map. 

If Kyson was here and saw the map on her hand, he would be shocked. 

Because the location indicated on her map is the same one as the location of his mission! 

Unfortunately, Kyson wasn't here, so he obviously didn't know.

Soon, Melody also left, heading to her destination. 

… 

After a few twists and turns, Kyson arrived outside of an establishment at the western part of Vitri City. 

"This should be it."

Looking at the drawing of the potion carved on the wood next to the door, Kyson muttered.

Tok! Tok! Tok!

After knocking, Kyson opened the door and looked inside.

"Excuse me~"

Walking inside the establishment, Kyson looked around as he closed the door. 

Inside the shop, there wasn't much to see besides the counter and the shelves full of vials containing liquids of different colors.

Glancing at it, Kyson guessed that those are potions. 

At this time, there is no one around managing the shop. 

So Kyson walked up to the counter and knocked on it while calling in a louder voice. 

"Excuse me, anyone here?"

But just as his voice died down, a loud explosion sounded from a door behind the counter. 

Boom!

Kyson was startled and jumped back by reflex. 

Black fumes came out from inside the door, followed by a coughing sound. 

"Cough, cough… damn it! I failed again." said by an old voice, "The fire is still not enough to make the potion."

The owner of the voice slowly made his way out of the room, and walked to the counter. 

It was an old man with a slouched back and white hair. He has a grumpy look on his soot covered face, looking irritable. 

As he came out, he turned his attention to Kyson who's standing still while staring at him. 

He frowned, "What are you looking at, Kid? Don't waste my time and tell me what you need!"

Hearing the irritated tone of his voice, Kyson frowned. 

"I'm here to complete the mission from the Adventurer Agency. Are you the mission requester… sir?"

The old man stared at Kyson for a while and said, "Let me take a look at what mission it is."

Kyson took out his ID card and showed the back of it to the old man. 

After seeing it, the expression on the old man's face eased a little. 

"That's right. I'm the one who requested that."

Then he looked at Kyson, from head to toe. 

"But are you really level 20?"

Kyson shook his head, "No, but my tamed beast is level 21."

Not wanting to waste time, Kyson directly summoned Roast from the beast space. 

"Cock-a-doodle-doo!"

The moment Roast came out, he let out a loud crow that echoed inside the establishment. 

After doing that, he walked up beside Kyson, and turned to face the old man behind the counter. 

The old man and the chicken stared at each other for a while. 

Finally, the old man turned his attention back to Kyson and said, 

"Alright, since your agency let you accept the mission, it means you fulfill the conditions I put forward."

"Since you will be working here today, let me introduce myself to you."

"I am Virgo, a Potion Master of Vitri Town. I am the one you will be working for today. It's nice to meet you."

Kyson nodded, "I'm Kyson, Mr. Virgo. It's nice to meet you."

"Alright, now that introductions are done, follow me inside, I'll tell you what you need to do."

Virgo went back inside the room after saying his words. 

Hearing his words, Kyson was about to follow him, when suddenly, he heard knocking from the door and it opened.

The sound attracted Kyson's attention and he turned to look at it. 

The next second, he was stunned. 

Standing at the door was Melody, the girl he was just in the jeepney with earlier. 

Kyson looked at her for a while before he snapped out of it. 

"Uh, hi!"

This time, it wasn't Kyson who spoke, but Melody. 

Seeing that there's no one else here other than Kyson, she greeted him. 

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