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.

we'd both like to take the test.

sighed and decided to tell them the price. Perhaps once

coin each. And

were placed on the table before Burke could even

did I expect? They were dressed this fancily, looked this attractive, and

about these two was ordinary, and she was a fool to have expected their

Coins and inspected

register, she pulled out two tags and

return here after twenty-four hours to take your

immediately after

course, he still looked despite his confusion, so Burke was

would be the case. But, it takes a lot of preparation to organize

nodded

Then, we will

smiled at the two. 'There's no

to know before tomorrow?

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

I assume

you for your time." Jet bowed his head slightly and wore his hat while Lux pulled

late to hide their identities, as pretty much everyone had caught a glimpse of it—though most of them didn't get to see their whole

uproar in the reception hall, though all of it was ignored by the three parties who were engaged

plead for a good review, but her tongue slipped and

"What a nice couple…"

was louder than expected. As a result, the two who were already leaving stopped dead

going to get in trouble this time

for speaking so carelessly, Jet merely chuckled and responded in the

not a couple.

casually stepped away from the reception area

as they left, her jaw wide open as

was… single all

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"What an amusing lady…"

"Indeed…"

Guild Building, their whispers faintly

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

already, with the sun setting in the

knowing this, the two halted

sudden stop was caused