An Extra’s POV

Man isn't equal.

No matter where you go to in the world, there is always a hierarchy—some kind of strata that explains the natural order of things.

So also is the way of the Adventurers.

Among the ranks of the Adventurers, there exists a hierarchy of rank defined by stars; from One Star to Six Stars.

They define the strength and competence of the Adventurers, and also determine the kind of tasks they can undertake.

Within this strata, Six Stars remain the highest rank attainable by an Adventurer—no, by any human, period!

Only three Adventurers currently have this Rank in the entire Adventurers City.

Ah, it is also called by another name.

The Heroic Rank!

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"Huh? You want to take the Heroic Rank Test?!"

Burke's voice was so loud that the entirety of those within the room heard what she said. It stunned even her, causing a look of shock to appear all over her face.

'I didn't expect to be so loud! I've just spilled confidential information!' Tears nearly welled up in her eyes.

If these people weren't planning on giving her a bad review before, now that she had done this, there was no way they would let it slide.

She couldn't escape the punishment for her negligence.

"Yes. We would like to take it."

"B-but…"

"There's no rule stating we can't, is there?" The moment the man asked this, Burke had to fall silent and shake her head.

The Adventurers believed in freedom above all else, so there was no rule confining the candidates to a particular set of tests, or placing a ceiling on the options available to an aspirant.

As long as they had the guts and money necessary to take the test, there was no limit to what they could or couldn't participate in.

take

and decided to tell them the price. Perhaps once they heard it,

coin each. And

platinum coins were placed on the table before Burke

expect? They were dressed this fancily, looked this attractive, and they

these two was ordinary, and she was a fool to have expected their actions to make any

Coins

coin register, she pulled out two tags and

return here after twenty-four hours to

immediately after

looked despite his confusion, so Burke was happy to clarify the

lot

nodded as if they just exchanged

Then, we will

the two. 'There's no doubt about it. They're

there anything we need to know before

Test, you'll be given your badge, and that's about it…" Burke answered, but quickly realized her

did I assume

time." Jet bowed his head slightly and wore his hat while Lux pulled up her hoodie

too late to hide their identities, as pretty much everyone had caught a glimpse of it—though

hall, though all of it was ignored by the three

Burke didn't even attempt to plead for a good review, but her tongue slipped and she

"What a nice couple…"

a result, the two who were already leaving stopped

she was going to get in trouble

speaking so carelessly, Jet merely chuckled and

a couple.

correction uttered, Jet and Lux casually stepped away from the reception area

backs as they left, her jaw wide open as only one thought filled her

single all

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"What an amusing lady…"

"Indeed…"

partners—black and white—stepped out of the Guild Building, their whispers faintly filled the air around

showed just how graceful they were. Even the briefcase that the man held was as graceful as the

in the distance—the perfect

the two halted their

on their part. Instead, their sudden stop was