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Chapter 182 : Ghost Form
Chapter 182: Ghost Form
Gauss opened his eyes.
The dazzling sunlight made him feel a wave of dizziness.
He instinctively raised his hand to shield his eyes, his mind in a haze.
「Where am I.....」
Wӗb̈n̄ о v еl E n̈u m̌ä
His memory felt like it had been cut off by drunkenness, leaving a short blank gap.
He looked around in confusion.
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But soon, as he forced himself to recall—
Bit by bit, the memories returned.
Right, he had been exploring the Labyrinth earlier, and when he reached its edge, he encountered that terrifyingly powerful Pale Guardian.
Then, he had been chased all the way, forced into its Nest.
Еn̊ ǔ m̆ȧ
After that, he activated the 『Teleportation Scroll』.
Gauss’ last memory had stayed at that moment—when the scythe-like blade-legs came slashing closer and closer.
He touched his head and body.
Everything was intact. It seemed he had indeed been successfully teleported away, avoiding that dreadful downward slash!
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Thinking of the Pale Guardian, and the moment when Wolf-Fox fled with him, he clenched his teeth.
When his strength grew stronger in the future, he really had to go back and reclaim his honor!
Е nûm а̃. і̄d́
「But… how did I end up here？」
The surroundings were clearly a meticulously arranged Inn room—the wooden floor in warm tones, the soft bed.
Light-blue curtains swayed gently in the breeze, as a beam of sunlight streamed through the window into the room.
Faintly, he could hear the bustling voices of pedestrians on the street outside.
「This… is back in Town？」
But soon, he thought of a matter far more important.
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That was—the reward for slaying the fifth type of Elite Monster!
He immediately opened the Adventurer’s Handbook.
During his coma, notifications had surged forth like a flood tide.
「Current progress: 5 Elite Monsters slain (5/5).」
「The Path of Elites: Stage 2 successfully unlocked!」
「Reward obtained: Randomly drawing one Racial Talent from Elite Monsters.」
Ẅ e b̂ ňо vе̄ ĺ Е ń um̈а
「Current Elite Monster Encyclopedia entries: Mantisman, Half-Ogre, Mud Golem, Mimic, Spider Fiend.」
「Randomly drawing Racial Talent, and adapting it to fit your constitution...」
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「Acquired ability from Monster 【Spider Fiend】: Diluted Ancient Bloodline.」
「Successfully refined into Racial Talent 【Ghost Form】, Blue Quality (Upgradeable).」
【Ghost Form】 (Initial Level): Without affecting the purity of your main bloodline, you will gain a form originating from a distant, mutated Ghost Clan bloodline.
Upon actively activating 【Ghost Form】, your outward appearance will temporarily transform, and your combat strength will receive a targeted enhancement.
Ê ńu mа
However, while the form is active, your energy will deplete at an accelerated rate. Carefully control the duration. Overuse will result in exhaustion, or even unconsciousness.
「‘Ghost Form’… boosts combat strength？」
Gauss finished reading the extracted Talent, lost in thought.
In short, it granted him a special state, in which his combat ability would be enhanced.
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But as for where exactly it enhanced him, and by how much—it seemed he had to experience it personally to know.
Moreover, it appeared this state could not be maintained constantly. Its strength was high, but so too was its consumption.
Ē nũ m̆ ӑ . і d
Overuse carried the risk of fainting.
It seemed that if he ever needed to use it for long periods, he absolutely had to have trustworthy companions at his side.
Perhaps, character was even more important than strength.
Otherwise, once he collapsed unconscious—even if he defeated his enemy—he would face all sorts of risks and threats afterwards.
In many Temporary Small Teams, comrades who had once fought shoulder-to-shoulder could suddenly turn into opportunists for profit.
Gauss continued reading further.
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「The Path of Elites: Stage 2 has been completed. Unlocking the Path of Elites: Stage 3—The Path of the Hunt.」
「The Path of the Hunt: Slaying Elite Monsters—whether already recorded in the Encyclopedia or new ones—will grant Elite Points. Elite Points can upgrade White-quality Talents (Upgradeable) into Blue-quality Talents (50 points), or raise the level progress of existing Blue-quality Talents.」
「For each new entry in the Encyclopedia, you gain 10 Elite Points. For repeated slays of already-recorded Elite Monsters, you gain 1 Elite Point.」
「Next Talent Draw will be unlocked when Elite Monster Encyclopedia reaches 20 types (5/20).」
Gauss nodded in understanding after reading.
The 3rd Stage was a long-term progression stage, without a fixed target, but rather a continuous process.
W е̄b̈.n̂о v̊ е̌ l Е̊ nû m̌а̂
As long as he kept expanding the Encyclopedia and slaying Elite Monsters, he could keep earning Elite Points.
And Elite Points could be used to upgrade Talent Quality. For example, if he wanted to upgrade his 【Reptilian Strain】 Talent from White-quality to Blue-quality, it required 50 Elite Points.
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Those 50 Elite Points could be accumulated by slaying 5 brand new types of Elite Monsters, or by killing 50 already-recorded Elite Monsters—or a mixture of both.
They could also be used to raise Talent Level.
In short, if he wanted to strengthen his Talents, he had to keep slaying Elite Monsters. The priority, of course, was new monster types, since this was far more efficient—and also advanced the next Talent Draw—but slaying already-recorded ones would also steadily provide rewards.
As for whether to focus on killing Elite Monsters or Low-level Monsters—it wasn’t mutually exclusive.
Е n̂u m̃а̀.і̂ d
When Low-level Monsters reached sufficient numbers, Elite Monsters would emerge. And around Elite Monsters, there would always be swarms of Low-level Monsters acting as vassals—especially in the wild, where the two often appeared together.
Gauss’ thoughts became clear.
The door creaked softly. Arya pushed it open and entered.
「You’re awake！」
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Seeing Gauss sit up, her eyes instantly shone with delight, her previously tense expression loosening in relief.
Although she knew Gauss’ body wasn’t in serious danger—according to the Priest’s words, once the poison in his system naturally subsided, he would wake up—still, the past few days of waiting had been torment for her.
Еn̊um̊ а̊ . іd̀
She was very worried, afraid that Gauss would remain asleep like the sleeping princess in a fairy tale.
If that happened, she would feel guilty for a lifetime.
Fortunately, it was not the worst-case scenario.
「Mm, I just woke up.」 Gauss glanced at the sunlight outside the window and the fruit basket on the bedside table. The cold and damp of the Labyrinth already felt like a distant past.
「Arya, was it you who found me in the Labyrinth？」 he asked curiously.
The inside of the Labyrinth was so complex—finding him there really shouldn’t have been easy, right?
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Upon hearing this, Arya quickly shook her head.
「Not me. When I didn’t see you come out, I retraced my path, but found there was no way back. So I searched the surroundings with Ulfen and Ike. During that search, we encountered that Half-Serpent Adventurer we had run into twice before.」
「It was him who found you.」
「Afterwards, we left the Labyrinth together.」
「So it was him？」 Gauss was greatly surprised.
He hadn’t expected to have such fate-bound encounters with him.
Е ň_um̂ а . īd̊_
「Is he still here now？」 Gauss asked again.
Arya shook her head.
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「After returning to Barry, he already left. I tried to offer him a sum of money as thanks, but he didn’t accept it.」
At this point, Arya paused.
She had the distinct impression that the Half-Serpent treated Gauss with particular kindness, but toward her, he was very distant—almost as if he didn’t want much contact at all, avoiding her whenever possible.
「I really owe him a huge favor......」 Gauss sighed.
È n̊ ũ m а́_.і̇ d
To be unconscious in a perilous Labyrinth, without any companions to guard him—anyone, even a layman, would understand the deadly risks. If that man hadn’t carried him out, it was questionable whether Gauss would still be breathing fresh air now.
Next time they met, he would have to think of how to repay him.
Fortunately, though it was a matter of luck and coincidence, the final outcome was good.
To once again feel the warmth of sunlight—this experience was truly wonderful.
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In the next two days, Gauss obeyed the physician’s orders to rest.
Only after his body had mostly recovered did he finally leave his room.
Е́ ñ ŭ m_а
「The weather is bright and clear today.」 Gauss inhaled the refreshing breeze.
Perhaps because his body was improving, his mood was excellent.
「The Priest said that even after the toxins are completely expelled, you still need to rest for two more days. After you’re fully healed, you should also pay attention to your diet.」 Arya reminded him at his side.
「Mm, I understand.」
Thinking about the cause of his coma, Gauss’ expression grew a little serious.
He had learned a hard lesson this time.
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In the Nest of the Spider Fiend, and within its body, there lingered some sort of abnormal energy—formless, colorless, and odorless—that could paralyze bodily functions, making both stamina and magical power sluggish.
Ultimately, it reduced victims to motionless husks.
Now that he recalled it, he finally understood why that Mature Spider Fiend had been so confident in facing the three of them, never once moving.
The reason lay in the fact that its Nest was constantly suffused with that abnormal energy. And as he struck and injured the Spider Fiend in battle, he was also being rapidly invaded by that same energy. One could say that the moment he entered the Nest—without a Teleportation Scroll or other spatial means—Professionals at his level could only await being devoured by immature Spider Fiends and turned into nourishment.
「What a cheat… plus it has home-field advantage.....」
After leaving the Labyrinth, the hired Priest dispersed most of the abnormal energy from his body. Only a small trace remained, which could only fade with time.
Wе̂ b̈_n̊оṽе̇l Ĕ n̆ um̀а
Fortunately, his strong constitution had prevented it from troubling him too long.
Arya, however, was even more concerned about his health than he was.
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These past days, she acted like a 「nagging mother」, strictly controlling his diet.
He couldn’t brush off such care from a companion—after all, it came from a professional healer’s advice.
「Where do you want to go today？」
「No particular place, just want to get some fresh air.」
Еnû m а̌
He had no clear destination in mind today.
Although Gauss was eager to test his newly gained Blue-quality Racial Talent, his body hadn’t yet recovered to peak condition. With Arya watching him closely, he had no choice but to set the thought aside for now.
This outing was simply because he had grown bored of staying inside. He wanted to take a walk, and Arya accompanied him shopping.
「Then let’s go take a look at the Pet Market? We’ve delayed the matter of mounts for too long.」 Arya suggested.
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The Labyrinth’s ordeal had exhausted both body and mind—browsing the market was the perfect change of pace.
Gauss then remembered this matter.
Е_ñù mа́
The two of them had originally agreed to come to the Forest Capital precisely because of the mount issue.
But last time, their attention was drawn by the Labyrinth, and the matter of mounts had been pushed aside.
Now, after completing their first Labyrinth exploration journey, it was the right time to take care of it.
Walking on the southern streets of Barry—
The roads bustled with carriages and pedestrians, ceaseless yet not overly crowded.
「Sir, would you like a newspaper？」
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「Thanks.」
He bought a copy of 《Barry Morning News》 from a young newspaper seller on the street.
Gauss and Arya waited for the carriage by the roadside.
The city of Barry, it was said, was built on the foundations of an Elven city, with massive manpower and resources invested by the Kingdom, and completed with the help of Professionals.
Not only did it have all kinds of historical ruins and spectacular natural sights, it also boasted a well-established system for transportation, water supply, sewage, and waste disposal.
What Gauss and Arya were about to experience now was Barry’s public City Bus.
E n̈ûm а . їd̂
As the name implied, it was a carriage available for everyone to ride—its function similar to large buses from Gauss’ previous world.
The City Bus would stop at special buildings and public places, circling continuously along routes through the outer districts and inner city.
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It seemed the inner city had even more advanced public transport systems, though these had not yet spread to the more populous and expansive outer districts.
Reading the morning paper, Gauss quickly skimmed through its contents.
He soon found the section he was looking for.
《Labyrinth Column》
Wе̄b n о v е̂ l Ė n̂ú m̈ӓ
Frontline News: The third floor of the Labyrinth revealed!
According to intelligence from Pioneers, the third underground level of the Labyrinth expanded upon the second floor’s environment, with enlarged Acid Regions, and confirmed presence of Corrosive Spore Colonies.....
Association Reminder: It is recommended to purchase Acid-resistant Coated Garments.
Survival Lesson: How to distinguish Treasure Chests from Mimics.
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The newspaper had special sections dedicated to various information about the Labyrinth.
In fact, it wasn’t only Adventurers planning to enter who paid attention to such information—many citizens also enjoyed reading it during leisure.
Ё n.ū mа . і̄ d
Even if most of them would never set foot in the underground Labyrinth in their lifetime, it didn’t stop the Labyrinth from being the city’s hottest topic.
「Didn’t think Adventurers would reach the third floor so quickly.」 Arya sighed.
「But that’s more about luck than speed, isn’t it.」 Gauss shook his head.
In fact, the two of them hadn’t fallen behind at all.
They hadn’t even been among the first batch of Adventurers to enter the Labyrinth. For them to surpass so many on the first floor was already an achievement.
Next time they entered, they should be able to catch up to the first echelon, right?
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While the two were talking—
The City Bus arrived.
They boarded the carriage bound for the Market.
The carriage was long-shaped, passengers sitting in pairs or small groups. When Gauss and Arya entered, they drew quite a few glances.
Although Barry had many more Professionals than Graystone Town, the majority of the city’s population were still ordinary people.
However, the attitude of its citizens did seem different. Though still cautious, they no longer carried that shrinking, uneasy fear.
Ѐn̊ u m̊ a
Some children even curiously stared at the two of them continuously.
After riding smoothly for nearly an hour, Gauss arrived at his destination.
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Overall, the City Bus experience was better than he had expected.
The speed wasn’t very fast, but it was steady.
Gauss looked up at the massive circular building in front of him.
「This is the Pet Market？」
En ûm̂ă
「Yes.」 Arya, who had been here once before, nodded. 「I heard it used to be an Arena, but later, for city safety reasons, it was converted into today’s Pet Market.」
Entering the market required paying a small admission fee.
But since Gauss and Arya both had Adventurer status, the government employee in charge of maintaining order and collecting fees waived it for them.
「Boom！」
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The moment they stepped inside, a surge of noise and heat hit them.
The market was filled with the roar of voices.
Е n u ḿа́
Besides ordinary citizens buying pets, mounts, or beasts of burden, there were also many Adventurers present.
Especially ever since the Labyrinth had opened, this place had become even livelier.
Lizards, hunting dogs, ornamental birds, pack beasts, horses——all sorts of domesticated creatures filled the place. Ones that flew in the skies, ones that swam in the waters,
and ones that ran on the ground—there was nothing that couldn’t be found here.
Aside from some small pets, many of the large beasts weren’t cheap.
For example, the most common horse—smaller ponies could cost just a few dozen Silver Coins, while slightly better ones might cost a few Gold Coins, and the finest ones could be much more expensive.
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With their current wealth, Gauss and Arya could easily afford one.
「Do you want to look at horses？」
「Forget it.」 Gauss shook his head. 「We’ll be entering the Labyrinth often. Horses aren’t suitable.」
As transportation tools, horses were the best choice.
But once in the more complex terrain of the Labyrinth, their disadvantages would quickly show—too demanding on the environment, easily startled, and from the second floor onward, they couldn’t even move properly.
Excluding horses, the two continued their search among the stalls.
Ѐ n̄ ŭm̆ а̀
Cows, donkeys, camels weren’t suitable either—they were too slow, even worse than horses.
The two carefully considered many options: Mountain Goats, Terrain Lizards, Rock Goats, Chocobos, Wild Boars, and more.
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They were a bit conflicted.
But after much deliberation, they both chose Chocobos.
Chocobos—excellent mounts, large in size, resembling ostriches, their wings completely degenerated, unable to fly.
Adults could easily bear the weight of several people.
W.е̂ b̈n̂ о̃ ve l̈ Е̌ n ǔ m̆а́
Their bodies were sturdy, their legs powerful, their big strong claws making them perfectly suited for running.
Covered in bright yellow feathers, they looked majestic yet somewhat adorable.
At 7 Gold Coins each, their price-to-performance ratio among mounts was quite high.
What really tempted Gauss was their exceptional jumping ability. This gave them great terrain-crossing capability, making them adaptable to complex environments.
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They were also omnivores—wheat, weeds, berries, vegetables, shrubs, even meat—they could eat it all, meaning there was no need to carry specialized feed.
Chocobos were absolutely the best companions for wilderness exploration.
Е nü m̀ а̂
In fact, Gauss often saw these endearingly clumsy creatures around.
Though the cost of Gold Coins pained him a little, he knew this was money that had to be spent—and the earlier the better. With them, his team’s efficiency would improve sooner.
「These two, then.」
Arya carefully chose two adult Chocobos—spirited, strong-bodied individuals.
The seller enthusiastically threw in saddles and reins for free. Gauss’ Chocobo was slightly bulkier in appearance, while Arya’s was sleeker—but overall, their sizes weren’t much different.
After all, they had been artificially bred, raised, and professionally domesticated before being sold as mounts. The scrawny, sickly, or weak individuals would never be kept or raised by merchants, and thus never appeared on the market.
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As for capturing wild Chocobos—on one hand, the manpower required was too expensive; on the other, wild ones were too untamed. Even if caught, the cost of training and domestication afterward would likely be even higher.
「Next, you’ll need to go to the 『Stable』 for registration. Staff there will guide you. You can spend some time in the grounds familiarizing yourselves with the mounts and practicing your riding skills before the assessment.」 The seller, having happily sold two mounts, was in high spirits, smiling broadly as he explained the registration process, steps, and precautions.
To legally ride mounts in Barry, one had to register at the Stable and pass a simple assessment of riding ability.
Gauss led his Chocobo to the open field.
Being domesticated, the Chocobo was docile and quickly grew close.
Gauss stroked its fluffy head.
Ĕ ńu mӑ . і ḋ
Then he swung himself onto its back.
At around 1.5 meters high, the seat was tall for an ordinary person, but Gauss mounted it with ease.
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Sitting firmly in the saddle—
The suddenly elevated wide view felt great.
The staff member preparing to give him riding instructions let out a sigh of relief, seeing how easily he managed.
It looked like this buyer would be easy to handle.
W̃.ë b̌ n̈ó v́ ѐl Én̆ um а̃
『Yes, hold the reins, keep your eyes forward. Controlling it is much like riding a horse. In fact, our Chocobos are even smarter than normal horses.....」 The staff began to introduce and instruct.
As he said, the techniques were shared with horse riding. Lightly tapping the sides with your legs controlled speed. To accelerate, lean slightly forward and lower your body. To turn, squeeze the opposite side with your leg while pulling the reins in the intended direction.
Though Gauss hadn’t bought a horse, that didn’t mean he’d never ridden one.
In the past, when traveling with caravans, during idle camp times, he had often asked the riders to teach him horse-riding. After a few tries, his skills were decent.
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With his high Agility stat, his control over his body far exceeded ordinary people, and his learning speed for such skills was faster too.
Before long—
Е.n u m̆_а
Gauss was steadily riding his Chocobo around the field at a trot.
Not far away, Arya’s speed was even faster.
She didn’t even need much technique.
With a Druid’s natural animal affinity, plus 「Animal Communication」, she quickly won her Chocobo’s trust.
After a few carrots, her Chocobo was completely obedient, full of rapport.
Once they had practiced enough, the two followed the staff to the Stable.
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They completed the registration smoothly, and the assessment went without a hitch.
At the track behind the Stable, after two simple laps, Gauss officially became part of the 「mount-owning class」 of this world.
Though it couldn’t compare with truly legendary mounts, Gauss was satisfied.
He named his Chocobo 【Golden Ear】, while Arya named hers 【Slingshot】.
「Dada-dada」 rhythmic hoofbeats rang out as the two rode their Chocobos into Barry’s busy main roads.
After adjusting to the relatively minor jolts of the Chocobo’s stride, Gauss didn’t feel uncomfortable. Instead, this way of moving gave him a sense of freedom and exhilaration.
Е̂n ũ m̊а̌
「Where to next？」
They rode among the traffic for a while before stopping at the roadside.
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「Let me think.」
Now that they had mounts, their ability to explore maps was greatly expanded.
They could even reach farther places around Barry.
No need to hire a carriage, no need to go to the Car Depot.
Е n̊ û m̆ а̃
「Gauss, didn’t you say you’ve never been to the Spellcaster Association？」 Arya asked after a moment’s thought.
「That’s right.」 Gauss nodded.
This was his first time in a big city.
In villages, or towns like Graystone Town, there were no branches of Professional Associations.
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Naturally, he’d never had a chance to visit the Spellcaster Association.
Apart from the Spellcaster Association, Barry also had many other Professional Associations—Warrior Association, Ranger Association, Rogue Association, Priest Association, and so on.
E̊ñ ū m а̇._і̂ d
Among them, the Spellcaster Association was the most powerful, since Spellcasters encompassed such a broad range, not only the common Mage—
Apart from Warlocks, there were also Wizards, Necromancers, Druids, Tricksters, even Priests—these professions could also register at the Spellcaster Association to become members.
「Then why don’t we just go register? Becoming an official Spellcaster is still quite necessary. I happen to have business there too.」 Arya nodded.
She was also a registered Spellcaster.
「Is it about what you mentioned two days ago？」 Gauss grinned. 「Congratulations in advance.」
A hint of joy appeared on Arya’s face, but she quickly suppressed it.
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「No, it’s not certain yet. Maybe it’s just my imagination.」
But Gauss knew—it was most likely a sure thing.
With Arya’s temperament, if she wasn’t certain, she wouldn’t have told him—especially regarding her own Training Progress.
「By the way, you’ve only been a Professional for less than two years, right？」 Gauss asked.
「Yes, a little over a year—almost two.」
「To already be touching the threshold of advancing to Tier 2 in just over a year, that’s really fast.」 Gauss said seriously. 「So you should have more confidence in your own talent. Actually, your gift isn’t inferior at all.」
Е̇ n ū m a . і̊ď
Hearing this, Arya’s cheeks turned slightly red.
If someone else had said this, it would have been fine, but coming from Gauss, she subconsciously felt embarrassed—almost like being 「teased」—though she knew Gauss wasn’t that kind of person.
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「Compared to you, I’m far behind. And what if I’m mistaken? Then it would just be false joy.」 Arya quickly waved her hands.
Whenever she mentioned her Training Progress in front of Gauss, she always felt a bit self-conscious.
If it had been before, when she had no fixed team, she would have been very satisfied with her pace.
After all, to advance in just over a year was already something many would envy.
E n̊ u m̊.а . і́d
But... Arya glanced at Gauss beside her.
She couldn’t shake the feeling that since teaming up with Gauss, her growth had been much faster.
In fact, she vaguely felt that without Gauss, this sense of nearing Tier 2 wouldn’t have come so soon.
Having decided their destination, the two followed the map, riding for a while on the side lanes until confirming their direction, then guided their Chocobos into the main road, speeding toward the Spellcaster Association.
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「Da-da！」
Gauss pulled the reins, his Chocobo slowing to a halt with its heavy claws.
W е̄bn oṽ е̇ ĺ Еn u̇ m̆a
「We’re here.」
Looking at the scene before him, Gauss held his breath.
This was the Spellcaster Association? Honestly, it was magnificent.
A grand complex of towering buildings—several tall, slender spires stood like guardians around the central, most imposing main tower.
This place stood at the heart of the outer city—just one step away was the inner city.
Arya had mentioned on the way that there was another Spellcaster Association inside the inner city, smaller in scale but higher in level. But even this scene already left Gauss in awe.
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The colossal central tower was built from gray-white stone, its top embedded with a glowing purple eight-pointed star—the emblem of the Spellcaster Association. Protective runes were carved into the tower, faintly glowing even in daylight.
At the same time, the white outer walls were adorned with golden reliefs, and the windows were made of stained crystal glass, making the tower dazzlingly beautiful from the outside.
They parked their Chocobos in the designated area. 「Please show your identification.」
Arya presented her Spellcaster Crystal.
「This is my teammate. He is also a Professional Mage. It’s his first time here to register. This is his Adventurer’s Guild Identity Badge.」
「Welcome to the Spellcaster Association of the Forest Capital.」
Е̇_nûm̂a . id̀
After the inspection, the two smoothly entered the grand hall of the main tower.
The inside was vast, with spiral staircases on both sides leading upwards. Each higher floor of the tower required greater authority to access.
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All around the hall, Spellcasters in robes could be seen.
Wizards and Warlocks, rarely seen elsewhere, were gathered here in abundance.
Yet many did not wear Adventurer Badges—or rather, very few did.
Arya led Gauss to the registration counter.
Е̃ ṅ ú m̈а̊
The registration process was simple.
He only needed to hold a crystal, wait a few seconds, and registration was complete.
After registering, Gauss received his own Spellcaster Crystal.
Like the Adventurer Badge, it was an identity credential.
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「Mr. Gauss, allow me to introduce the benefits of becoming a member of the Spellcaster Association.」
「If you have any questions, feel free to ask.」
Е̂ ǹ u m а . і̇ d
「First, with this crystal, you may borrow books freely in our public reading area. The Spellcaster Association’s collection exceeds one million volumes—I’m sure many will interest you.」
「Second, each month, you will have a certain number of uses of the training rooms on the first floor.」
「Third, by contributing to the Association, you can earn Contribution Points. These can be exchanged for rare resources—rare spells, magical pets, equipment, laboratory rentals, and more.」
「Finally, the more Contribution Points you possess, the greater your authority, allowing you to ascend to higher floors.」
After the simple explanation—
Gauss now had a basic understanding of the Spellcaster Association.
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Overall, it resembled the Adventurer’s Guild, though with some differences. The Guild was more commercial, while the Association leaned toward academic research.
He felt the trip was worthwhile. The ability to freely borrow from over a million volumes alone was a tremendously enticing benefit.
He also needed a place to access more spells and interact with other Spellcasters.
「Alright, go take care of your business.」 After registering, Gauss spoke to Arya. He knew she had an important purpose here.
Only after her figure completely disappeared did he hurry back to the counter.
「Excuse me, may I use the training room now？」 He had paid close attention when the staff had explained earlier.
Е̂ n ŭ m ӑ
Having just acquired the 【Ghost Form】 Talent, he was itching to test it.
Besides, the free monthly usage was limited—no reason to waste it.
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「Of course, there are vacant rooms. Each month you have three free uses.」 the staff replied kindly.
Handing him a card, she informed him of the training room’s location.
Gauss gripped the card and strode quickly toward the training area.
As he passed a pillar—
Е n̄u m а̇ . і́d
a familiar glint of golden scales caught his eye.
「Eh？」
He narrowed his eyes, confirming he hadn’t seen wrong, then quickly gave chase.
「What a coincidence, we meet again.」
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「Hss—so it’s you.」 The Half-Serpent turned, flicking his tongue.
In truth, the moment Gauss spotted him, the Half-Serpent’s tongue had already tasted Gauss’ scent molecules in the air.
Ẅ е̂bn о̊v̂е l Е ṅum̈а
So he wasn’t surprised.
「I heard it was you who found me unconscious in the Labyrinth and carried me out.」 Gauss bowed deeply. 「You saved my life—I cannot thank you enough!」
The Half-Serpent shook his head, stepping slightly aside, his raspy voice continuing.
「No need to thank me. Even if I hadn’t found you, your companions would have soon arrived.」
「That still deserves gratitude.」
Though the other’s modesty left the truth uncertain, Gauss knew one fact: this man had indeed helped him.
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「If there’s anything I can do to repay you, just say the word.」 Gauss promised.
He was even prepared to bleed himself dry, empty his savings—
and later borrow living expenses from Arya if need be.
But compared to owing a favor, a few dozen Gold Coins was nothing.
「Hmm...」 The Half-Serpent paused briefly, the corners of his lips curving faintly as his gaze dropped to Gauss’ waist. 「Then—give me those two Storage Bags at your waist. I don’t want the contents, just the bags—they’re handy for carrying small things.」
「...」 Gauss considered.
Ė n̊ um̆ а
The two Storage Bags were worth 50 Gold Coins. One of them technically half-belonged to Arya.
But he nodded. He would reimburse her later.
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Though 50 Gold was no small sum, the weight of a life-saving debt far outweighed it.
With his growing strength, earning 50 Gold would only get easier.
As the saying went, wealth comes and goes.
What was 50 Gold? He’d give it!
Ėn̂ ŭ m̂ å . i.d
As Gauss reached toward his waist—
a flicker of surprise flashed in the Half-Serpent’s eyes. He quickly raised a hand to stop him.
「Just kidding.」 the Half-Serpent said. 「Forget that. Don’t take it seriously. I’ll think of another request.」
「Alright.」 Gauss nodded, waiting to hear his real request.
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The Half-Serpent’s narrow pupils swept up and down Gauss, his silence lasting a long while. A subtle flicker crossed his eyes before he slowly spoke, testing the waters.
「Does your team... still need another member？」
E ñ um̌ а̌ .ĭ d̃
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