Master Of None

Chapter 117: 117. New connections

Having finally sat down and taken in enough of the elegant artwork that was the inside of the cathedral it was time to chat.

”First let me congratulate you for your test results. Itʼs very impressive to rise to silver tier so young. You all must have worked incredibly hard. Also to you three tamers guild members, I hear you had a sweeping victory at the auction, I hope your new beasts serve the guild well.” These were but formalities but also a way to show that the high priest knew of the group in front of them.

”Thank you very much high priest. We are very grateful for you words and to be shown to the magnificent seats. We were showing our new friends around and remembered there would be a performance today. We thought there was nothing better than to hear the lovely music to commemorate their visit to your kingdoms capitol.” Walkers practice in speaking like a noble was paying off.

He had gained the art of replying honestly and charmingly. Not every noble was able to pull this off. He knew he had his critical thinking skill to thanks since he was able to properly think through all his words before he used them.

”Us as well high priest, we thank you for your words. However we could not have had that sweeping victory without hearing a little snake hiss a secret or two.” Laurence chuckled as he said this.

”Ah so you all became friends at first sight, how fitting. I canʼt imagine a hero reaching out to anyone without light in their souls. I hope that you young heroʼs feel the same even after that poor showing out front and at the auction. As Rossʼs senior I should take responsibility for his actions.

I know he was a troubled boy sent here by his family as a good faith gift to the church, yet, we did not guide him in a pure enough way. For that I am very sorry.” The high priest had long known bad apples made their way in to the church constantly and without enough supervision they rotted faster than one could act.

” we of course understand that one person does not stand for all in the faith. It would be the same as saying that because one stone on a road is broken that they are all bad and need to be replaced.” A simple relation but a true one indeed. One person could not stand for every aspect of a group no matter how hard they tried, everyone was unique in their own right.

”Ahh it pleases me to hear such wise words from those so young. We as the elders must be getting through to some.” A hearty laugh escapes him. ” thereʼs is another thing that struck me, Iʼve heard the rumors you can use any skill but did you really use a healing skill?”

ʼDaily quest: assist the church

You have met the high priest and experienced the churchʼs true form. Use your skills to heal some brutal injuries and return smiles to the faces of the people.

Rewards:

100exp

Fame risesʼ

The system prompted them to assist the church in healing to raise their names. They did have the quest goal of becoming known as a heroic party so this was a perfect daily quest. But why did the system prompt them now? They had been in the church for some time.

Walker didnʼt let his surprise at their daily quest show. Su, Gil, and Remey were eagerly watching him having seen the same system notice.

”Yes, I have the basic heal spell. Itʼs actually the first skill I used when I unlocked my system. I tried to heal my sisters pricked finger and it all unlocked so fast. It was a pretty great day.” He had a theory of where the high priest was going with his question, in relation to the system quest it was very plausible.

”Well if I could be so forward to ask this, do you and your friends have time to stay and help us with those who do not fully heal from todayʼs melody? It would be a true honor to be healed by one with the hero title.

I hope this doesnʼt interrupt you plans with friends either, of course Iʼm asking for them to join you.” The high priest knew he could be pushing too much but having the heroʼs and the tamers work together would solidify their relations as a whole.

Laurence wanted to say no since he was still out off by the actions of Ross but he had noticed a peculiar system notice. In his system view he saw this,

ʼ special quest: friend of the hero

You have started a flourishing friendship with budding heroʼs. This is a test to you character and morals, to show the world this you must do what any good friend would do. Help them out.

Reward:

75exp

Tamers guild fame increaseʼ

Tamers never gained quests that didnʼt revolve around taming or growing relationships between tamed beasts. The only other quest they received were from guilds issuing said quests. Was this the power of being around someone with a title? Everyone had heard that those with titles cause system nearby to act strangely but this was on a whole different level.

Their title causes them to gain a quest they would never have in their lives!

”We will help, thereʼs nothing that would make us happier than to see those fallen stand again.” Laurence layered his words with sweet intentions. He was extremely excited to have a new quest let alone one he could never hope to have without meeting the omnipotent party.

”Excellent excellent I knew asking you young folks would take some weight from my old bones.” This was the ideal outcome for the high priest. Heʼd lead the foundation for a strong relationship with two guilds and the newest title holders in the continent. He may seem sneaky at times but his goals were far from nefarious. ”Ah and here I got you all talking too much the music is about to start!”