"That'll be a total of 38 silver coins!" The Innkeeper Elf lady informed the three girls, her tone polite as she provided them with the total amount owed for their meal.
Ayami reluctantly handed over some small gold to the Innkeeper, as she muttered, "H—here you go…"
Afterwards, she got some changes in return.
As she looked at the coins in her palm, Ayami sighed, her expression reflecting her dismay. "Too much gone just for a day's dinner, and there's still breakfast and other food costs, as well as the large room we reserved! …My money…"
Her words conveyed her concern about the expenses incurred during their stay at the inn.
– Now I see why Ayami was worried when Ayaka was in charge of placing the food order...
Maya pondered, empathizing with Ayami's situation.
"Ha~ haha… Don't be sad… What's the point of earning money if we can't spend it in our daily life, right?" Ayaka said sheepishly, trying to lighten the mood with her optimistic outlook on spending money.
"I didn't travel to the Sardania Empire just to hunt monsters all the time…" Ayami's frustration peaked as she criticized Ayaka for their spending on meals.
The sudden outburst of Ayami's emotions startled both Ayami and Maya.
"I envisioned us going to the Academia to improve our skills and become stronger. But that requires money…" Ayami's voice trembled with emotion, and tears welled up in her eyes, revealing the depth of her disappointment and longing for their original goals.
Ayaka was left speechless, her usually cheerful demeanor overshadowed by Ayami's heartfelt concerns.
Later, they headed outside for a quick stroll to calm their nerves, but the tension between the twins only seemed to intensify with each step.
Maya, who went along with them, felt like a silent observer amidst their unspoken words and heavy atmosphere.
Returning to their room, the silence enveloped them like a thick fog, the weight of their worries palpable as they settled in for the night, each lost in their own thoughts until sleep finally claimed them.
°°°
As the midnight moon shined, when the Tempest siblings and Takagi twins drifted into their deep sleep, an unexpected phenomenon unfolded for Ewaan and Maya.
A golden glow suddenly enveloped their right hands, illuminating the room with its ethereal light.
Within the glow, intricate patterns emerged, forming a golden tattoo pulsating with vigorous energy on the upper side of their hands.
The mysterious markings seemed to dance with life, casting an otherworldly aura around them.
[Beep... Beep... Beep...]
[Criteria has been met, 『Survive The First Three Days In Tellus』]
[Initiating ‹Great Sage›...]
[Congratulations, User Ewaan Tempest! Unlocking the skill ‹Sage›, adding the attribute ‹Aether›, with acquiring the title ‹Hero›.]
[The User has been rewarded 1000 Exp value for the completion of the First Scenario.]
[Notice: The User, Ewaan Tempest has leveled up!]
[Notice: By acquiring the Legendary title ‹Hero›, the Holy glove ‹Divine Embrace› now granted to the User as a distinguished reward.]
[Notice: Upon acquiring the God-tier skill ‹Sage› along with the Mythical attribute ‹Aether›, the User gained the special skills ‹Gluttony› and ‹Teleport›.]
[Unlocking the skills, ‹Spellshield›, ‹Multiple›, ‹Appraisal› and ‹Magic Missile›. Additionally, receiving an extra 10,000 Exp value along with both the Starter and Intermediate packs of Magic as extra rewards.]
[Notice: The skill ‹Sage› has leveled up!]
[Notice: The skill ‹Sage› has leveled up!]
[Notice: The skill ‹Sage› has leveled up!]
[Notice: The skill ‹Sage› has leveled up!]
[Notice: The skill ‹Sage› has leveled up!]
[Notice: The skill ‹Sage› has leveled up!]
[Notice: The skill ‹Sage› has leveled up!]
[Notice: The skill ‹Sage› has leveled up!]
[Notice: The skill ‹Sage› has leveled up!]
[Notice: The skill ‹Sage› has reached its maximum level.]
[Notice: Second Main Scenario has been set.]
『Seek Favor From A God/Goddess At The Church Of The Divines』
[Upon completing the Scenario, the User is entitled to additional rewards.]
°°°
As this significant event unfolded, there was no witness to behold the voice of wonders, as ‹The User› himself was sound asleep, completely unaware of the mystical occurrence transpiring in the darkness of the night.
The golden glow and pulsating tattoos remained unseen, their secrets hidden from the waking world as the night carried on in silence.
[WONDERFUL! THE HERO HAS FINALLY DESCENDED UPON THIS WORLD TO FULFILL HIS DESTINY.]
In a blank, white expanse, an enigmatic and tangible silhouette emerged from shifting clouds, again. The melodic voice echoed, directing attention to Ewaan within.
But this time, Ewaan is not going to be polite!
– What the fuck did you do? I told you I'm not taking any bullshit responsibility as I was already to busy tak—
[…]
[IT IS NOT CONVENIENT TO CONVERSE LIKE THIS! LET US MEET AT THE CHURCH, WHERE WE CAN TALK FREELY…]
– Wait, you bas—
As his dream unfolded, it followed a pattern similar to the previous ones, yet this time, it progressed without repeating the same sequence.
Each scene flowed seamlessly into the next, unveiling new mysteries and revelations that left him both captivated and unsettled.
Abruptly, he woke up from his sleep as the first light of dawn began to unfold, the remnants of his dream lingering in his mind like fragments of a forgotten puzzle.
He noticed an unfamiliar tattoo etched on his right hand, its intricate design pulsating with a subtle glow.
As he examined it, a heightened awareness washed over him, and he sensed a palpable shift in the air and the energy surrounding him.
The flow of energy became visible to his naked eye, weaving through the air like shimmering threads of light.
With newfound clarity, his vision sharpened, no longer reliant on glasses to see the world around him. A sense of wonder and uncertainty filled him as he grappled with this newfound awareness and the mysteries it unveiled.
Observing the sleeping girls, he noticed that each was adorned with a unique color of energy, radiating from their forms like ethereal halos.
Ayaka's aura shimmered with a subtle shade of purple, while Ayami's glowed with a warm, yellowish-red hue.
Maya's aura, however, was the most captivating, blending vibrant shades of blue and gold in intricate patterns that danced around her sleeping form.
Despite Maya's paler aura, its beauty was undeniable, captivating him with its mesmerizing display.
Intrigued, he tried to explore his own aura, but to his surprise, he couldn't sense it, leaving him puzzled and intrigued by this mysterious phenomenon.
[Notice: Empowered by the ‹Hero's Crest›, User Ewaan Tempest awakens his ‹Sixth Sense›.]
[The uniqueness of the awakening, unlocked the skills ‹Mana Sense›, ‹Special Awareness›, ‹Aura Manipulation› and ‹Self Healing›.]
A sudden distortion in the system's interface emitted a dissonant sound, signaling an anomaly.
[An additional 100 gold coins and 1500 Exp value has been granted as an extra reward.]
[Notice: The Skill ‹Mana Sense› has leveled up!]
His morning was filled with surprises, yet this time, it startled him as the voice resonated directly in his mind.
"H—hello? Who's speaking directly in my mind? I—Is it Telepathy you're using?" He asked, his voice tinged with a mix of confusion and awe, as he somewhat understood what this might be.
[Notice: The user's attempt to communicate unlocked the System function ‹Communication›. It has now been set to permanent.]
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