After the chaos that erupted during Monsterphilia, Kotori made an unexpected decision. She joined the Hestia Familia—but chose to dedicate her skills at Hephaestus's workshop instead. Meanwhile, Akira found himself at the Guild, standing across from a very familiar half-elf.
He was dressed in his new outfit, the fabric swaying lightly as he stood with a composed, almost playful smile. But that calm was instantly broken.
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Eina: Are you out of your mind?! Why would I clear you for Floor 7 when you barely survived that minotaur encounter not long ago?!
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Her voice rang through the hall like a slap of thunder, turning a few heads. Akira blinked, slightly recoiling as he scratched the back of his head with a sheepish smile.
Akira: Sighs Please calm down, Miss Eina. You're going to rupture my eardrum one of these days. I’ll have you know I’ve grown a lot stronger since then. My status has already climbed up to Rank E.
That made her freeze. Her eyes widened, disbelief written all over her face.
Eina: What?! E? That… That can’t be right. I’m sorry to doubt you, but… would you mind showing me?
Akira: Sighs again, smiling faintly I figured you'd say that. Alright, let’s step somewhere more private.
They moved into one of the back rooms reserved for personal consultations. With his usual quiet confidence, Akira slipped off the top of his cloak, revealing his back and the gleaming runes of his Falna. Eina leaned in to examine it, her brows furrowing with growing shock.
Eina: Okay, let’s see… Strength and Vitality are both E… Wait—Agility is C?! You weren’t exaggerating. I can’t see the full record, but this level of growth… your Falna doesn’t lie.
Akira: Tilts his head with a small smirk So... does that mean I’m cleared for Floor 7?
Eina let out a long, exasperated sigh, pinching the bridge of her nose.
Eina: Reluctantly I suppose… so. But don’t get cocky, alright?
Akira: Grinning softly Cool. Thanks a lot, Miss Eina.
