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 the test.

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

platinum coin each. And

Two platinum coins were placed on the table before

this fancily, looked this

a fool to have expected their actions to make

the Coins and inspected them, per

in the appropriate coin register, she pulled out two tags and handed

return here after twenty-four hours to

I thought we could take the test immediately after registration." Jet

confusion, so Burke was

this was any other Test, that would be the case. But, it takes a lot of preparation to

at Lux, and they both nodded as if they just

Then, we will return

at the two. 'There's no doubt about it.

need 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

I assume

Jet bowed his head slightly and wore his hat while Lux pulled up her hoodie and hid her

their identities, as pretty much everyone had caught

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

even attempt to plead for a good review, but her tongue slipped and she ended up

"What a nice couple…"

expected. As a result, the two who

knew she was going to get in trouble

reprimand her for speaking so carelessly, Jet merely chuckled and responded in the calmest manner

a

those words of correction uttered, Jet and Lux casually stepped away

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

single

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"What an amusing lady…"

"Indeed…"

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

footsteps and gentle strides showed just how graceful they were. Even the briefcase that the man held was as graceful as the man who wielded

already, with the sun setting in the

this, the two halted

negligence on their part. Instead, their sudden stop was caused by a group of about