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.

decided to tell them the price. Perhaps once they heard

each.

Two platinum coins were placed on

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

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

Coins and inspected

in the appropriate coin register, she pulled out two

here after twenty-four hours

thought we could take the test immediately after registration."

so Burke was happy to clarify the whole

it takes a lot of preparation to organize the Heroic Rank Test, which is why you'll have

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

Then, we will return

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

we need to know before tomorrow? Any

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

I assume that

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

pretty much everyone had caught a glimpse of it—though most of

though all of it was ignored by the three parties who were engaged in

you as well…" Burke didn't even attempt to plead for a good review, but her tongue slipped and

"What a nice couple…"

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

to

for speaking so carelessly, Jet merely chuckled and responded

not a

Lux casually stepped away from the

jaw wide open as only one thought

was… single

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"What an amusing lady…"

"Indeed…"

white—stepped out of the Guild Building, their whispers faintly

the briefcase

evening already, with the sun setting in the distance—the perfect time to settle in an

this, the

kind of negligence on their part. Instead, their sudden stop was caused by a group of about six men who stood