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.

like to take the test. How much is

and decided to tell them the price. Perhaps once

platinum coin each. And there's

platinum coins were placed on the table before Burke could even complete

what did I expect? They were dressed this fancily, looked this attractive, and they both want to take the

was a fool to have expected their actions to

Coins and inspected them, per

legitimate, but after placing it in the appropriate coin register, she pulled out two tags and handed them to

twenty-four hours

immediately after

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

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

Lux, and they both nodded as if they just exchanged a message

Then, we will

nodded and smiled at the two. 'There's no doubt about it.

need to know before tomorrow? Any further thing

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

did I assume

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

identities, as pretty much everyone had caught a

though all of it was

well…" Burke didn't even attempt to plead for a good review, but her tongue slipped and she ended up saying what

"What a nice couple…"

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

she was going to get

Jet merely chuckled and responded in

a couple. We're

uttered, Jet and Lux casually stepped away

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

single

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"What an amusing lady…"

"Indeed…"

the Guild Building,

Even the briefcase that the man held was as

already, with the sun setting in the distance—the perfect time

this, the

Instead, their sudden stop was caused