The Author's POV

"Very well, you will be allowed to gain access to our treasure to pick whatever skill you want."

Gervis said. Then, pausing, he looked at me straight in the eyes and solemnly said.

"But I warn you, don't be too greedy. When one must choose a skill, one must choose a skill nearing their rank. If you choose a skill that is far above your rank, it would destroy your body, so be careful."

"I understand."

I replied with a subtle nod.

What Gervis said wasn't wrong.

The only reason why Jin and the others didn't have extremely powerful skills that were far above their rank level with respect to their background was exactly because of this problem.

Their immature bodies couldn't contain the power of the skill.

Most times they'd end up suffering extreme consequences.

As such, one had to be careful when choosing a skill.

"I'm glad that you know."

Smiling in satisfaction, Gervis turned to look at the others in the hall and raised his cup.

"Now then, since we're over with all of that stuff, it's time for us to celebrate our victory! Cheers!"

"Cheers!"

Everyone replied back, raising their cups in celebration.

And so for the next couple of hours, everyone feasted on the delicious food on the table.

I also feasted like never before as I tried all of the food on the table.

It had to be noted that the food was made by cooking special beasts. They weren't simple beasts at that, but vicious and powerful wild ones that had to be hunted beforehand.

Not only did the meat contain mana, but it also had additional effects in helping the body recover faster.

With each bite I took, I could feel myself feeling more and more refreshed.

The feeling felt euphoric to me.

'Since it's free I might as well.'

Without holding back, I stuffed myself with as much food as possible, much to the shame of Douglas and Waylan. But I didn't care. Unlike them, I was still in my growing phase.

It was only after my stomach could no longer hold any more food that I finally stopped.

"I think, I ate too much..." I muttered while leaning back on my seat and rubbing my stomach which was now bulging slightly.

Regret slowly started to seep in.

I had eaten so much that I felt like I could explode at any second.

Aside from that, I also was slowly starting to feel sleepy.

Fortunately, by the time I was done eating the banquet had already come to an end and everyone slowly went back to their residences.

Following Douglas and Waylan out, I also prepared to head out of the hall, but before I could go out, someone tugged my pants.

Lowering my head, I spotted Gervis looking up at me from below.

He was here to remind me about my previous request.

"Ren, I've talked to Randur and he will be bringing you to the treasury tomorrow morning. Go get some good rest."

The moment he mentioned the words 'treasury' my mind sobered up real quick and I nodded my head.

I'll be up first thing

good. Have

"Thank you."

I rushed out to catch up with

like that, the reward ceremony

***

The next day.

"Huaaaam…"

outside of my residence, I let out

banquet last night, I fell asleep

like

that I was so excited

"You're already up?"

me out of my

in the direction of where the voice

"You're finally here."

mean finally? I'm right on time." Randur replied, taking out a small item resembling a pocket watch

since I've been waiting

back, walking up to

long time? You were that

it served as good motivation for ensuring that the plan would be

"That's quite smart."

stroking his chin. Then, turning around he beckoned

hidden,

"Yes."

headed for the treasure, which was the place where all the most precious equipment and items were

His seriousness was understandable.

behind, we walked through

decided to make small talk on our way to

set up again? The

them back up as soon

"Oh? I see."

just in case the demons once again tried to attack, but it looked

I only disabled the barriers and never actually destroyed them, he was

"That's good."

make small talk with Randur on our way to our destination. Before long, we stopped in front

"Hey."

greeting a dwarven guard that was standing guard of the portal, Randur headed for the portal and started

him from

the dwarves must've only told the

of what

"Alright, I'm done."

portal that, clapping his hands together, he turned towards me

We can't let others know of the location of

"Okay."

step forward and greeting the guard, I climbed up a couple

you on the

before my vision blurred and slowly

*

"Ugh, I hate portals."

I took a step out of the

having been through quite a lot of them, I still hated the sensation I got from

around in circles at extreme speeds. Nauseating

"What's this smell?"

my nostrils. Lifting my head

the door,

most

"It's nice isn't it?"

portal, Randur looked at the enormous door in the distance. A sense of pride could be felt in his words as his eyes

"Yeah."

I softly replied back.