3 Players
After entering the city gate, he spend five silver coins on hiring a guide to show him a place where everyone can gather and exchange information. This building is owned by the Magic Society and have other branches in all cities on this Kingdom. It only have two floors, the first floor is like a library and is open to anyone, it has some basic knowledge about this kingdom, maps, territorial laws, history and common news. The second floor is only accessible for someone possessing a special status.
After paying 20 silver coins, Aesma takes everything he sees relevant and went to sit in the corner near the window.
10 minutes later...
"So that's the current situation, no wonder there's a heavy tension when I entered the city." Aesma mumbled as he looks outside. Some of the local residents are leaving the city, while more mercenaries are coming in.
It turns out, one of the four [Demon Lord] has set his eyes on this city. Even though the information gathered by the scout division states that the Demon Lord's preparation of his army is far from over, that doesn't put the city lord at ease, he ordered everyone to prepare for war at any time.
*snicker* ("They refer to themselves as Demon Lords, but it looks like they are just some lucky bastards who managed to find some legacy of a fallen player".)
[According to the recorded histories, about six-hundred years ago, humanities were at the verge of extinction. At that time, the Dragon Lords stand at the top of the food chain, because they could use [Wild Magic]. But everything changed when a group of powerful beings, called "Players" suddenly appeared on this world and killed those Dragons to near extinction. They also brought with them knowledge of "Tier Magic", which could also be learn by other races. From then on, the humans prospered and they build Kingdoms across the five continents.]
Looking at the recorded history, there would be a "Player" appearing on this world every 100 years; at least two of them.
("I wonder if the other players ended up in this continent too, maybe we could form a party and explore this world. Nah, counting all the psychos I know in [Yggdrasil] that might be difficult.")
The continent which Aesma is currently on is the smallest of the five, with the size five times of Japan. It has seven Kingdoms of which, three belongs to humanity. The Grand Kaliweir City which he is currently on belongs to the Alfonse Kingdom, ruled by a family of Paladins that could use Tier 5 spells, there are even rumors that some of them could use Tier 6.
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After reading all this information, Aesma went to the librarian to ask about the qualification needed to enter the second floor.
Seeing the old man with a long white beard, the librarian who is an apprentice mage was very respectful, his instinct tells him that this old man might be far stronger than his master. "This lord, to enter the second floor, you just need to present a rank C mage badge and pay five gold coins".
"Mage badge? Boy I'm a nomad magician, I don't have that."
"This lord, feel at ease since the requirement is only a [Green Badge], our establishment are allowed to give that kind of badge as long as you pass a simple test." After saying this, the young apprentice mage takes a silver crystal and handed it to the old man.
"This crystal can detect a person's mana capacity, only someone who can use tier 3 magic can fully light this up. If this lord can do that, then I can present to you a rank C [Green Badge]."
"Tier 3 huh, then look closely kid." As he pours his mana into the crystal, it suddenly disintegrated. It turns to dust without giving off any light.
Seeing this, the apprentice mage was very confused, it was supposed to light up. Even if the old man could actually use a Tier 4 magic, it would light up intensely and then break to pieces.
"This, m..maybe that crystal was defective,.. please wait for a moment, I'll go get another crystal." As he was about to leave...
"There is no need for that." When the young apprentice heard that voice, he was surprise to see that it was his master.
The master then turns around to face the old man respectfully. "My Lord, our Establishment's status is not high enough to bestow you a rank A [Golden Badge], but you can use this badge temporarily if you wanted to go to the second floor." He then courteously handed the old man a [Silver Badge].
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Both master and apprentice watches as the old man makes his way up to the second floor.
"Master, y..you said [Golden Badge]? he is one of those who could use Tier 5 Magic?!" the apprentice was scared, good thing he was very respectful to that old man.
"He must be someone hired by the capital for this incoming war." The master felt more confident on this incoming calamity.
After paying 20 silver coins, Aesma takes everything he sees relevant and went to sit in the corner near the window.
10 minutes later...
"So that's the current situation, no wonder there's a heavy tension when I entered the city." Aesma mumbled as he looks outside. Some of the local residents are leaving the city, while more mercenaries are coming in.
It turns out, one of the four [Demon Lord] has set his eyes on this city. Even though the information gathered by the scout division states that the Demon Lord's preparation of his army is far from over, that doesn't put the city lord at ease, he ordered everyone to prepare for war at any time.
*snicker* ("They refer to themselves as Demon Lords, but it looks like they are just some lucky bastards who managed to find some legacy of a fallen player".)
[According to the recorded histories, about six-hundred years ago, humanities were at the verge of extinction. At that time, the Dragon Lords stand at the top of the food chain, because they could use [Wild Magic]. But everything changed when a group of powerful beings, called "Players" suddenly appeared on this world and killed those Dragons to near extinction. They also brought with them knowledge of "Tier Magic", which could also be learn by other races. From then on, the humans prospered and they build Kingdoms across the five continents.]
Looking at the recorded history, there would be a "Player" appearing on this world every 100 years; at least two of them.
("I wonder if the other players ended up in this continent too, maybe we could form a party and explore this world. Nah, counting all the psychos I know in [Yggdrasil] that might be difficult.")
The continent which Aesma is currently on is the smallest of the five, with the size five times of Japan. It has seven Kingdoms of which, three belongs to humanity. The Grand Kaliweir City which he is currently on belongs to the Alfonse Kingdom, ruled by a family of Paladins that could use Tier 5 spells, there are even rumors that some of them could use Tier 6.
________________________
After reading all this information, Aesma went to the librarian to ask about the qualification needed to enter the second floor.
Seeing the old man with a long white beard, the librarian who is an apprentice mage was very respectful, his instinct tells him that this old man might be far stronger than his master. "This lord, to enter the second floor, you just need to present a rank C mage badge and pay five gold coins".
"Mage badge? Boy I'm a nomad magician, I don't have that."
"This lord, feel at ease since the requirement is only a [Green Badge], our establishment are allowed to give that kind of badge as long as you pass a simple test." After saying this, the young apprentice mage takes a silver crystal and handed it to the old man.
"This crystal can detect a person's mana capacity, only someone who can use tier 3 magic can fully light this up. If this lord can do that, then I can present to you a rank C [Green Badge]."
"Tier 3 huh, then look closely kid." As he pours his mana into the crystal, it suddenly disintegrated. It turns to dust without giving off any light.
Seeing this, the apprentice mage was very confused, it was supposed to light up. Even if the old man could actually use a Tier 4 magic, it would light up intensely and then break to pieces.
"This, m..maybe that crystal was defective,.. please wait for a moment, I'll go get another crystal." As he was about to leave...
"There is no need for that." When the young apprentice heard that voice, he was surprise to see that it was his master.
The master then turns around to face the old man respectfully. "My Lord, our Establishment's status is not high enough to bestow you a rank A [Golden Badge], but you can use this badge temporarily if you wanted to go to the second floor." He then courteously handed the old man a [Silver Badge].
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Both master and apprentice watches as the old man makes his way up to the second floor.
"Master, y..you said [Golden Badge]? he is one of those who could use Tier 5 Magic?!" the apprentice was scared, good thing he was very respectful to that old man.
"He must be someone hired by the capital for this incoming war." The master felt more confident on this incoming calamity.