I left the library behind as I processed tons of information about the world I was in. After spending a few hours reading, I felt like I deserved a break. I found the same inn I stayed in the night before and enjoyed the different types of meals before going up the wooden steps to a room upstairs

I enjoyed the ancient looking aesthetics as I fell on the bed and relaxed my body. Many thoughts came and went as I looked up to the ceiling and tried to fall asleep. This would be denied of me however, as I heard light knocks from the door right after.

I became alert as there shouldn't really be anyone that would need to do this right now, and hoped it was somebody working for the inn. It couldn't be any of the mercenaries I worked with today either. I went forward with caution and opened the door, to be faced with the figure of a woman all dressed in black bowing down

"My deepest apologies Sir. I was tasked with delivering a message from my Lady, would you be so kind as to let me in for a few seconds?"

The person in front of me was fully covered top to bottom in a black material, and let out a rank S level of power. I thought about her words and wondered just what had occurred to cause somebody's attention to turn to me. I had been very careful, to the level of only using a rank A skill and showing power equivalent to a normal rank S

Maybe I was overthinking things and this would not be a major deal. I looked around the dark hallway of the in as I nodded to the woman and closed the door. The moment we were enclosed in the room, dark magical power emanated from the woman as a thin barrier went to cover the entirety of the room

"My Lady demands complete secrecy, so I thank you for entertaining me."

looked at the thin barrier that seemed to prevent any sounds coming out

and tell

available, preferably sooner rather than later. Her status is a bit...complicated, and she is committed to doing everything

golden plaque that had 'Snowy Peak'

Snowy Peak's famous White Courtyard whenever you can, we promise not to waste too much of

the night. She gave another quick bow towards me before she completely disappeared, and the thin barrier around the room also faded

to note from this meeting. First, this person that I had somehow gained the interest of is

the woman called Night spoke, she referred to that 'Lady' with the highest respect. This made me question if it was someone in an extremely high position, or someone with a rank higher than S, or both. The fact they they lived on one of the kingdom's four floating peaks meant she could

meeting, but she sent someone to relay her wishes and allowed me to choose when I would

things, why was this person offering me such respect too? She obviously has enough power to compel a powerful rank S, so what made

anything. I couldn't glean anything else from it, just the fact that

bit and take a risk tomorrow. I would increase my power by farming the Skypeak Nest before I do anything else.

of the fascinating kingdom as I made my way towards the huge fortress wall that led outside.

large metal gates of one of the entrances of the walled fortress was halfway opened as carriages and people moved in and out, with mercenary

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