Capítulo 9: My Bane
"That's a big wall." My neck arches back as I get a good look at the wall of Orario. I mean Bertha said it was big but I was kinda imagining Great Wall of China, not something that looks like it could give the walls in Attack on Titan a run for their money. Course if that's the case how big are the monsters?
"First time seeing the wall is it?" One of the adventurers slaps me on the back good heartedly.
"Yeah, I mean I've seen some walls before but this is something else."
"Yep, its always a little humbling seeing these walls to be honest. Course they hardly get used these days."
"Wait used? What for? I thought all the monsters were stuck in the dungeon?"
"Well Rakia likes to try to take over every now and again. Doesn't ever come to anything."
"Huh? Well I guess it would probably take an act of god to get through something like that."
"Haha definitely, though if you let some level sixes go at it they might do it."
"Are they that strong?"
"Hard to say really. Not like we every get close enough to ask, and the familias with that kinda power like to keep it under wraps."
"Guess I'll just have to make it there to find out."
"HAHA! You level six! Kid better get your head on straight before you kill yourself dreaming like that!"
"Hey! A man's gotta dream right! Besides its at least possible since someone else made it."
"Yeah, but it aint gonna be a runt like you kid."
"Just for that when I get to level six I'm gonna throw a party and drink you under the table!"
"Good one! Just remember to invite Phester to the party."
"Will do, now I gotta go it was nice traveling with you."
"Same to you kid."
"I have a name you know."
"Yeah and I'll use it when you hit level six; till then you'll always be kid to me. HAHA!"
Leaving the adventurer behind I run up to the gate hoping there's no ID problems or something. I do have a demon on my chest in a world of gods after all.
"Hello"
"Hello, name and affiliation please."
"Ah my name is Jack Lee. I don't have a familia yet so none I guess."
"Oh, in that case we just need to do a quick check for falna and your free to go. Don't want smugglers after all."
"Okay then" A little nervous sweat starts budding. I expected something like this, but it would suck if they detect Shendu as some sort of falna. I know he's a demon but in some cultures that's not too different from a minor god.
The guard calls out to his co-workers and soon one of them comes over with some sort of wand. They talk a bit making me nervous. I've never done well with questioning like this, and my mind coming up with worst case scenarios never helps. The guard waves the wand in my direction a couple times but nothing happens.
"Well your free to go. A little advice, go to the guild first and see if any familia has put up a recruiting poster. They should be able to help you even if that's not the case."
I take a moment to try to hide my relief and listen to the guard.
"Any tips with finding a good familia?"
"Nope, It comes to luck and skill though mostly luck for kids like you. Now get moving I've got other people to check."
"Alright, thanks anyway" I wave to the guard as I move along the main street into Orario taking in the sites as I go. Its quite a sight and a big change from the village. Stores line the road which is well paved with all having at least a second story. The clothes are varied and colorful and much fancier than what I expected.
Actually some of them don't fit the fantasy story. I mean sure some of them could be natural but there are a few that look decidedly too modern. A few more looks around and I notice other things. There are street lamps that are probably magical, some of the stores have a modern design, and everything is just too clean. I liked technology in my last life so I watched shows about medieval plumbing and it sucked. No way this place is this clean without some serious plumbing. Of course it could just all be magic and I'm thinking with my but. Well enough sight seeing. My destination is in sight though that doesn't say much.
The tower of Babel can't miss it if you tried. Can't help but wondering who came up with the name because its a little to ironic that the gods now reside in the tower built to reach the heavens. Well when I finally make it there I realize that no this is not where the guild's main headquarters is. Just my luck, so with a backtrack and some directions from some more friendly locals (cost me some money but hey I got to try some fried potato, potato puffs I think they called it) I made it to the guild.
It's a big building with lots of business; makes it kinda hard for a newbie like me to figure out where to go. Going with the bull headed approach I get in a line and wait till I can get some help.
"Hello how can I help you?"
"Um, yes I'm a newbie trying to find a familia and I was hoping I could get some help."
"Oh well unfortunately the guild doesn't help prospective adventurers to find a familia."
"Really, is there nothing you can do?"
"Well.... I guess I can give some advice. To find a familia most people go to the adventurers and join a familia based on the current members referral. Otherwise you can try to meet the god directly but that can be difficult. Now I'm sorry but I've got to help the adventurers."
"sigh" "Thanks anyways miss?"
"Eina Tulle, and your welcome. Goodbye"
'Well I guess the easy way is out. You would think the guild in charge of this all would make it easier, but I guess Bertha did say the gods are here for fun. They must treat finding good children as a game as well. Now for the bane of my existence. JOB HUNTING'
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