As expected, the excitement of an adventure was directly proportional to the rewards.
Though my reputation was still [Unremarkable], and I only had five followers... Catherine, Anbi, and a few commoners who'd followed us along the way, I supposed.
Still, I'd gained quite a lot from this plan.
Even if all I'd gained were basic abilities, and the only spell I'd learned was the cantrip Verbal Abuse, earned by insulting a little white pig for three days straight.
I still hadn't learned a proper First Ring spell.
But all in all, Tang Qi still felt that his future looked bright.
He was almost certain that if he could find a way to spread his reputation, he'd be able to earn even more advanced rewards later.
As for raising his [Renown], he only had the rough outline of a plan for now.
He'd have to wait until they reached Dragon Gold City, then figure out how to put it into action...
"But now's not the time to think about that. First, I need someone to measure myself against.
"That way, I can figure out what level of adventurer I've reached and decide how much danger to take on in the future."
Tang Qi knew what he wanted. He thought for a moment, then smacked his forehead.
"Got it!"
He hurriedly put away his journal and left the tent. Gravel had just finished hammering down the last tent peg for Catherine's tent.
Seeing Tang Qi rush out, Gravel raised an eyebrow.
"What, can't sit still after resting for a bit? That little girl Anbi said dinner would take a while..."
"Gravel, you're so damn short. How about we compare heights?"
Tang Qi cut him off abruptly, singing softly in a jaunty rhythm.
"..."
Tang Qi swore that he'd once thought the brightest