After resting for the entire night. Ed continued his journey determined to get to the Scale kingdom by nightfall. Raikou also supported Ed's decision.
On the road, Ed used the Scan Function to check up on his stats once more.
Name: Edward Avalon.
Level: 12. (860/30.000) [Knight Establishment: level 3].
Stats:
HP: 270/270.
MP: 155/155.
STR: 130.
AGL: 105.
INT: 103.
DEF: 110.
STA: 135.
Skills: Two-sword style, Etiquette, Haggling, Strategy.
Abilities: Sharingan, Spectral Shadow Steps, Wind magic, Fire magic, Space magic.
Monsters: Raikou, Suika.
Evaluation: You should try harder.
Name: Raikou (Shadow wolf).
Cultivation: Earth establishment (level 1).
Master: Edward Avalon.
Name: Suika Level 9 (Poison Slime).
It's a poison slime with slightly more potent poison.
Nitoryu (Epic): Full mastery.
Able to professionally use two blades without any issues. Extra effect: Both hands can wield blades even when it's not the dominant hand.
Etiquette (Uncommon): Full mastery.
Able to converse properly like a noble without forgetting manners.
Haggling (Rare): Level 1.
Successfully reduce the price of items by 2%.
Strategy (Uncommon): Level 5.
Ability to think of advanced strategies even in the middle of the fight.
Sharingan (Rare): Level 3 (3 tomoe)
Enhanced vision, ability to perceive Chakra flow and ability to copy movements, Genjutsu compatibility.
Spectral Shadow Steps (Rare): Level 6.
Increase movement speed by 60%. Increase the degree of silence while moving.
Wind magic (Rare): Level 6.
Able to use intermediate Wind magic.
Ryūsui Seikūken : (Legendary): Able to read opponent's flow of thoughts.
Fire magic (Rare): Full mastery.
Able to use Fire magic. The only limit is your imagination.
Blacksmith (Legendary): Full mastery.
Able to craft any weapon. Able to add enchantments to weapons.
Pharmaceutical (Legendary): Full mastery.
Able to make all kinds of medicinal pills and potions.
Zero Sign (Mythical): Able to erase presence. Even the most advanced sensors wouldn't be able to notice you while touching them. Able to use for a limited time only.
Cooking (Epic): Full mastery.
Able to cook any dish.
Space magic (Epic): Level 1.
Can use short teleport.
Ed was satisfied with his improvement so far. He noticed Suika's description had changed so he decided to keep feeding her medicinal herbs or failed potions to see if she can evolve without using Upgrade cards.
During the journey, Ed kept using different types of magic to get more accustomed to his abilities. He also wanted to try out the space magic with other magic. He tried to teleport the fire/wind arrows he conjured with space magic but mostly failed. He once almost burned Raikou's fur; he got a disappointed look from his companion that caused him to stop experimenting while traveling.
They stopped once to eat lunch and Ed cooked some cow monster steaks along with roasted seasoned potatoes. The lunch was very delicious so Raikou was feeling rejuvenated for his second trip.
The trio encountered some monsters along the way but decided to ignore them. Most of the monsters were too weak to pose a threat anyway. After sundown, Ed could finally see a city behind the trees. He was now getting ready to enter the city.
"Raikou, hide in my shadow and wait there. We don't want to attract unwanted attention" Ed didn't want the guards to freak out when seeing Raikou and end up attacking him since he would retaliate and Ed might even kill them if they cause any injuries to his companions. Ed recalled Suika a well.
Ed got close to the entrance and the guard noticed him.
"Halt, you are about to enter the city of Scale kingdom. State your purpose!" The guard stopped Ed. It was a normal occurrence since bandits did exist in this world, however, the guard seemed overly intense.
"My name is Edward Avalon. I came from the Avalon kingdom in order to enter the academy that is open to the nobles of the continent" Ed stated his purpose normally.
"If you are a noble then how come you are dressed like a hunter? On top of that, where is your carriage?" Unfortunately for Ed, the guard had a smart head on his shoulders.
"I like to hunt that is why I'm wearing these clothes. As for my carriage, I sent it back since I wanted to travel alone for a while" Ed thought of excuses and mixed them with a bit of truth. The guard seemed convinced and let Ed enter, but not without a warning.
"If we find out you are actually a bandit, all the forces of Claw city will be looking for you" Ed decided to move on without caring and entered the city.
The city was similar to his Avalon kingdom although smaller. Ed spent a little while walking and enjoying the sights with Suika riding on top of his head. He had summoned her after entering the city. The surrounding people looked at him like he was some sort of insane person.
After enjoying the sights for a little longer, Ed decided to look for an inn to spend the night. He found one near the city center and decided it would be a good place to stay.
Ed entered the inn and heard a sweet young voice call out.
"Welcome to our sunshine inn! We provide meals three times a day and we even have a bath!" The voice seemed like it was doing its best to convince Ed to stay at the inn.
"I would like to stay in your biggest room, how much does it cost?" Ed chose the biggest room because he knew Raikou liked rooms with a lot of space.
The voiced finally emerged and it was a young girl, about 15-16 years old. She looked confused as to why a single person would want the biggest room. "Will there be other people joining you sir?" The girl lost to her curiosity and asked Ed.
"No, I will be alone." Ed didn't mind and answered her.
"The room will cost 5 gold coins a night. Meals are included. Oh, I forgot to introduce myself, my name is Alice. If you need anything please tell me!" Alice introduced herself in an energetic way.
"My name is Edward but you can call me Ed. Nice to meet you Alice" Ed introduced himself as well and continued.
"Now Alice! How can I enter the bath?!"
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"Eh eh, ah the bath! Yes, Mister Ed can just go ahead to the back and you can find the bath! But I would recommend settling down in your room first." Alice was surprised at first but quickly regained her composure and talked like a professional.
Ed decided to follow Alice's advice and headed to his room. There he got Raikou to come out of his shadow and they both relaxed for a while.
'Now then how can I get them to allow Raikou to take a bath with me?' Ed had one more matter to worry about. 'I guess the best way is just directly asking them'.
Ed headed downstairs and called Alice. "Alice, are your parents around. I would like to ask them a favor"
"My mother is outside but my father should still be in the kitchen. Father! I guest wants to talk to you!" Alice ran to the kitchen while calling her father. She soon returned with her father.
He was a middle-aged man who had brown hair and eyes, same as his daughter.
"How may I help you, Mister Ed. Ah by the way my name is Eric" Eric spoke to Ed.
"What a coincidence my brother is also called Eric. As for the matter I want, can we talk in some place secluded" Ed asked in the most polite way possible.
"Sure follow me" Eric didn't understand why such a request but still complied. He took Ed to the storage room next to the kitchen.
"Now Mister Eric, please don't get shocked. Raikou" Ed warned Eric and called Raikou. Raikou came out of Ed's shadow and Eric screamed. It wasn't every day he could see a giant wolf. Alice was near the door and entered when she heard the scream afraid something might have happened to her father.
"Father! What's wrong-" when Alice looked at Raikou, she immediately became pale and fell to the ground. Both father and daughter were now scared stiff.
"You don't have to worry, he doesn't bite hahaha…" Ed didn't know what to make of this situation. Raikou next to him was flustered as well.
"What do you want" Eric seemed like he was shaking but still spoke.
"Ah I wanted to ask if you would allow Raikou to join me in the bath," Ed told them the reason while scratching his head.
""EH?!"" The pair looked like they didn't believe their ears and soon broke into a laughing fit. They felt stupid at being scared of Raikou and Ed who only wanted to take a bath.
"Of course you can just don't scare the customers away" Eric seemed to be back into his friendly attitude and allowed Ed to take his bath with Raikou.
"Thank you very much Mister Eric" Ed thanked him while smiling wryly.
Ed headed straight to the bath and washed. Raikou and Suika also enjoyed the bath as it became a habit for them to join Ed. When Ed got out of the bath he was stopped by Alice.
"Mister Ed I always wanted to ask you, what is that thing on top of your head?" Alive pointed at Suika.
"Ah, her? She's called Suika, a slime she's my companion along with Raikou, the wolf from before.
"Uhm uhm" Alice looked like she was gathering her courage. "Can I play with her for a bit?!" She had sparkles in her eyes. Apparently, she likes animals and was only scared by Raikou earlier because it was the first time she saw a wolf as big as him.
"Sure, do you mind Suika?" Ed didn't forget to ask for Suika's permission.
"Suu~!" Suika didn't seem to mind at all as she jumped down from Ed's head and landed on Alice's arms. The two of them played for a while with Suika jumping around and Alice catching her and stretching her.
After the two were done Ed was notified by Eric that he cooked him a meal and sent it to his room. Ed wanted to pay him but Eric reminded him that it was included in the room fee. When Ed got to his room he found a huge feast. Apparently, Eric took into considerations Raikou and Suika as well. The trio ate and slept immediately, they had been on a long journey.
In the morning Ed woke up by Alice bringing all three of them breakfast. She stayed for a while playing with Suika and touching Raikou's black fur. Then all of them headed out.
Ed planned on selling the wyvern corpses and restocking on a lot of thing such as medicinal herbs, spices… He asked Eric where he should go for selling monster corpses, and he told him that the Scale country has a guild that anyone can buy and sell things at. Apparently, instead of a sect, they have a guild. There are branch guilds in every city while the guild headquarters is in the capital. Anyone can sell things and buy them, but to benefit more one needs to register in the guild.
Ed headed to the branch guild location and got in; everyone inside looked at him but soon returned to their business. It seemed like the cliché situation where someone would try to pick a fight with him wasn't going to happen.
Ed got to the receptionist and she spoke.
"Hello, sir how may I help you?" She didn't forget to smile.
"I would like to sell some monster corpses, where can I do that?" Ed planned to sell only 2 of the wyverns in this branch guild. He would draw too much attention if he suddenly pulled out five elemental wyverns.
"Well then if that's the case please follow me sir" Ed followed the receptionist to the back.
"Where are you keeping the corpses, sir? Should we send someone to carry them?" She asked Ed because she didn't expect him to have it here.
"No need, I have them with me" The receptionist looked at him in surprise as he pulled the corpses out of thin air. She had seen the item box before but she was still surprised.
Soon she called someone to identify the corpses in order to assess the price. The total came to 3000 gold coins. Slightly more than Ed had expected. After leaving the guild, Ed headed to the market and restocked on what he needed and got back to the inn.
Ed had gathered 10 Gacha tickets and it was time to use them!
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