"Can I use Flying Blade?"
"Yes, you can. There are targets in the practice field behind the guild. If you don't want to go there, I can use the [Appraisal] skill on you." The Guild Receptionist tilted her head, her long hair falling onto the counter. She hoped this child would just turn around and leave.
Six or seven years old? Adventurers at this age were unheard of.
"I'll go to the back," Mel Carlo thought for a moment. It was better to go to the practice field.
If all his skills were appraised, it would bring him a lot of trouble. He had learned from Miss Kate that it was rare for someone to learn skills from different professions.
Generally, it was already impressive for someone to master one skill to its fullest. A Level 15 Swordsman could learn Triple Slash, Cross Slash, and Twin Moon Slash. However, Kate had only learned Cross Slash. A person's life was limited, making it difficult to master all skills.
Including additional skills like Sword Sweep and Sword Dance, since they weren't main profession skills, most adventurers had to consider their stamina before learning them. It was similar to skill points in this game, as the number of skill points was limited, so the number of skills that could be learned was also limited.
In this real-life otherworld, those skill points were like a person's time.
Mel Carlo only needed to complete 10 actions to learn a skill, and 10,000 actions to fully master it. However, some skills still consumed a lot of time. Due to insufficient magic power, the training duration for Theft had been calculated before. Even if he did nothing else, practicing 10 times a day would take three years.
Now that he was alone and had to consider living expenses and other matters, this time frame was extended by a full half, meaning he could only practice 5 times a day.
Led by the Guild Receptionist, Mel Carlo arrived at the practice field behind the guild. There was no one else in the field. In such cold weather, no one liked to train outdoors.
"Alright, please demonstrate your skill. Aim for that target about 10 meters away," the Guild Receptionist pointed to a target in the field.
10 meters wasn't particularly close or far. If the skill lacked good accuracy, it would be difficult to hit.
"Okay." Mel Carlo drew his dagger and instantly activated the [Flying Blade] skill.
The dagger cut through the air, piercing the bullseye in an instant.
The Guild Receptionist hadn't even registered what happened. She hadn't been paying full attention, and the child in front of her hadn't aimed at all. The moment he raised his hand, the target was pierced.
"How did you do that?"
"Flying Blade. Didn't I say I was going to demonstrate this skill earlier?"
"Right, I must have been confused. I'm sorry, I didn't see it clearly. Could you demonstrate it again?" the Guild Receptionist quickly apologized.
She found it hard to believe that a child possessed such skill. It was too fast, too precise, and had considerable penetrating power. Even some of the guild's veterans didn't possess such techniques.
"But I only have one dagger. Can I retrieve it first?" Mel Carlo stated his difficulty.
Releasing the skill again was possible, but he didn't have any other throwing weapons on him.
"Use my dagger." The Guild Receptionist lifted her thick long skirt, revealing a leather strap tied to her leg, holding a dagger.
Mel Carlo took the dagger, still warm from her thigh, and instantly used the [Flying Blade] skill again.
This time, the Guild Receptionist saw it clearly. This was indeed the Thief-class [Flying Blade] skill. To reach this level at such a young age, could it be that this child's father was a formidable assassin?
Ordinary petty thieves couldn't reach this level.
"Excuse me, can I register as an adventurer now?"
"Yes, you can register first. However, your adventurer Level can only be assessed after completing a quest. Let me explain..."
Adventurer Ranks:
Bronze (Level 1-5): Entry-level newcomers, only able to take on simple quests like gathering herbs, collecting slime mucus, or finding lost pets.
Black Iron (Level 6-15): Still rookies, capable of dealing with low-level monsters like Goblins, but still need to be cautious when facing large numbers of monsters.
Silver (Level 16-30): Slightly proficient, can handle higher-level monsters like Goblin Priests or Trolls. Can accept quests to destroy monster lairs or clear low-difficulty underground fortresses.
Gold (Level 31-49): Core strength, can handle monsters like Minotaurs and explore dangerous dungeons.
Platinum (Level 50-69): Rare experts. Adventurers who reach this Level are already considered strong. They face powerful monsters and can defeat Sub-dragon species when teamed up.
Hall of Fame (Level 70-89): Rare Masters. Adventurers at this Level can generally find stable jobs with high rewards easily, as they can face Sub-dragon species alone.
Legendary (Level 90 and above): Legends, as the name suggests, are adventurers who exist only in legends. It's estimated that apart from Apostles, few adventurers can approach this Level.
Mel Carlo patiently listened as the Guild Receptionist finished explaining the adventurer ranks. There were strict restrictions on the quests adventurers could accept, which was also to prevent some reckless individuals from losing their lives.
"In summary, after you complete your first quest, you can come to the guild to collect your Bronze badge, which represents your identity. The badge will record your basic information. For now, please come with me to fill out a form, and I will complete your adventurer registration." The Guild Receptionist's attitude had changed drastically. This wasn't a reckless child, but a genius with exceptional talent.
Retrieving the dagger.
The two returned to the guild hall. The expectant crowd didn't hear the scolding they had anticipated. This child wasn't kicked out; he wasn't there to cause trouble.
Moreover, was this child registering as an adventurer?
"Um, Miss Ainoor, are you sure it's okay to register information for such a young child?" a man stood up angrily.
Even if the guild wanted to make money, they could offer better rewards to attract excellent adventurers. There was no need to register a child!
Have all the adults died? Why would Oak City need a child to clear monsters?
Other adventurers who were drinking stopped their actions and looked towards the counter. If they really did this, then the Adventurer's Guild had gone too far.
"Please calm down, everyone. This child has the strength to become an adventurer. I have just verified it! I will explain later, please trust me." The Guild Receptionist's tone was very serious, but it couldn't quell the doubts of others.
After all, who would believe that such a young child possessed the strength to fight monsters?
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