[Item received!]
[Dormitory Map]
[Pinpointing Direction…]
[33%]
[66%]
[97%]
[100%] → [Exact location marked!]
[Sent by Kash Mezino]
Zylus smiled, "Even as much as that man acts like he doesn't care, he helps us with absolutely everything." He whispered.
As Zylus and Frey continued to walk, they both checked the maps inside their inventory, detecting where their dormitory's are located. Luckily for them, Zylus was in building '2' while Frey was in building '3.' They were separated by only one block, well at least, that's what it had shown on the map.
"So, where's the exit of this place? It feels endless." Zylus said as he took his first steps on the stairs, walking downwards.
"No worries, just follow me, I'm kind of used to every layout by now," Frey responded, as she took the head lead.
Zylus nodded and continued to follow her down the stairs from behind. The walk below was filled with modern, rich wooden material; only masters at woodworking can ever achieve such luxury.
As Frey continued to walk towards the exit, Zylus spotted facilities, trainees, and workers on the way. This was where the top candidates worked and trained, never a dull moment, where they stopped.
"Finally, the exit." Frey stretched her back, opening the glass door in front of her.
As both of them walked through, Zylus stopped. "Hey, Frey," He said, "How is it that you know the entire layout? Because as far as I remember, only the high tier acceptions can get access."
Frey glared downwards. She smirked, "Oh, so you've noticed it?" She said. "You've noticed my actual power.
Zylus put a hand on her shoulder, "Up until now, I was curious about why you were constantly taking pictures, but now, it feels kind of obvious." He said.
"Well, the gimmick is up, I never got to explain what I actually do with this camera, did I?" She said, slowly turning around, "Once I take a picture through this baby," she said, as that same camera slowly began appearing around her hand, "I can then read the entire layout in a one kilometer distance from that image."
"Interesting…" Zylus said, taking a step forward, "Anyways, I trust you now." He finished.
"I didn't mean to hide it, but I thought it was useless, since each one of you guys has something extra special." Frey walked forward with Zylus.
"That's no worries," Zylus gently smiled, "We're friends after all."
'Friends.' Slowly, one tear dropped down Frey's face, looking up at Zylus, in the utmost admiration.
"O-oh, did I do something wrong?" Zylus waved his hands, apologizing for why he made her cry.
"It's nothing," Frey responded, "Let's get going now!" She declared, giggling right after.
Now, both of them walked tightly together; it seemed as though they had grown closer, closer to one another.
"So, Kash sent you a map, too?" Zykus asked.
"Yeah, let's just follow it for now." Frey decided.
[Going in the right direction]
[Turn slightly west] → [Continue]
Since both of their dorms were only one block away, their maps shared similar information, both pointing in the same direction. But before they could continue their march to their rooms, they had to take a quick break.
"Wanna get something to eat?" Zylus asked.
"Sure, we're in the 'Deep Market' after all." She responded.
Now, they took just in front of the 'Deep Market.' A large open area where street vendors, glorious colorful lights, and homeless Demons couldn't escape. And beside it, there was a battle colosseum, all the way to the far east. This was where all the fan noise came from, the 'Battle Colosseum.'
As Frey and Zylus continued to walk down, they walked through muddy paths, trying to seek some tasty food.
"Hey, beautiful couple!" A street vendor to their right yelled.
"U-us?" Frey blushed, "W-We're just friends." She said, bursting as if she were a tomato.
"Yeah, you two! Come and eat some of the most glorified meat you can find in the world!" The street vendor continued to advertise his shop; not many others were around to take away his business either way.
Zylus smirked, "Order of that 'Glorified meat' for two, please." He kindly demanded.
"Comin' right up!" He began chopping up vegetables in the stove right in front of him, "My name's Jace, by the way, nice to meet you." He said, pouring some vinegar into the stove.
Fire began burning from below, as Zylus and Frey took a seat right outside his shop. It was perfect, there were four seats, and they got the two in the middle of the market, with two plates being prepared. A nice stone table lay in front of them, ready to be served.
"Nice to meet you, my name's Zylus, and she's Frey." He said.
Sweat began dropping off Jace's forehead, tirelessly prepared food.
"You look like someone who would participate in the colosseum over there," Jace said, "Do you?"
Zylus took that as a compliment, "Oh, thank you, but I'm only a low-rank; the best I could do is spare ten seconds in a duel with those guys." He finished.
Frey just watched their conversation back and forth, and her heart began pounding.
"Why do I feel so attached to him?" She whispered, too low for Zylus to hear.
"Fair enough," Jace responded to Zylus, "Anyways, here you go, one dish of your favorite, 'glorified meat,' On the house." He declared, brushing a facecloth on his forehead.
The food looked amazing, chunks of fatty pork in there, nice well cooked caramelized vegetables, such as broccoli and carrots, and a nice, fatty soup broth. Zylus and Frey continuously munched on every little bit.
"Jace, this shit is bangin'," Zylus said. Frey was too focused on the food now to eat.
"Ahhh!" Frey said, "I'm stuffed."
"Count me in." Zylus added. "Free meals never taste better."
Jace was a pretty young man, maybe in his twenties. He had no facial hair, but blonde, free strands of hair that spread around his face, and beautiful light blue eyes, the same height as Zylus, and a nice, lean build, unlike Zylus' muscular one.
Zylus and Frey both stood. "Thank you," they waved Jace goodbye. Jace waved back.
"Interesting…" Jace said, under his breath as both of them turned around, "I should get to know him better."