Books of Chrona

Volume 2: Every Book Starts at the First Page

Before the legend of the strongest party grew to what it was, it started from somewhere. It was also started by someone.

"Good day, my dear citizens!" A man with long, purple hair clothed in regal wardrobe was addressing the crowd gathered in front of the balcony of his room. The balcony was facing a large garden area accessible to the townspeople. "It pains me to inform you that I have received some very troubling and regrettable news from my Lord Knights. Monsters have been more aggressive and dangerous as of late. No... Ever since before I inherited the throne from my father, this has been a rising concern for our kingdom." He paused to lament the situation that seemed there was nothing he could do about. "But fear not, for I have yet to let this state of affairs worsen without proper recourse. I have ordered the knights of the kingdom, and all that are willing to help, to actively hunt and eradicate these monsters!" The people cheered for the king.

"Your Highness, Lord Knight Greyve has come." The king's attendant, standing behind him, whispered the message, and afterwards stepped back inside the room.

"Rest assured, we will be protecting the citizens and this kingdom with all our might!" The king raised his hand to the crowd's delight, and then returned inside his quarters. There, the lord knight was waiting for him, kneeling on the floor with his head bowed down.

"I apologize for coming so early in the morning, Lord Julianos."

"Do not be foolish, Greyve. It was I who called you at this hour." He walked towards the kneeling knight and ushered him to stand up. "So, about the matter I discussed with you. Is everything going smoothly?"

"Yes, my Lord. I have instructed the Knights' Order to dispatch all available knights that are not assigned in protecting the Capital."

"Very well, I see. Unowne does have the most capable knights protecting its gates. I'm also sure the citizens will feel much more secured if we take the initiative."

"I agree, my Lord. I have also asked for the assistance of the other Job Class Organizations. I have received positive response from some of them."

"Some, you say." The king had a faint smile on his face. "That is expected." He then walked in front of a family portrait that was hanging on the far side of the room. "My father did his best to protect this kingdom and all of the land with his power. I do not wish to let him down, nor the people who are depending on us." He turned around and faced the lord knight. "I expect great results." He was now smiling genuinely.

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At the Garrison of the Knights' Order, several knights were gathered and lined up inside the hall. They were waiting for the return of Lord Knight Greyve. As a senior knight was inspecting the lined up knights to see whether they were complete or not, he spotted a vacant space in the line. There were about ten rows of knights with five in each line, standing closely to each other. The vacant spot was right in the middle of the formation. The senior knight had to pass through several other knights to reach the spot, pushing aside those knights to reach his destination. When he reached the spot he saw, there was someone standing there. Feeling confused and irritated, he went outside the formation hastily.

"Where were you, Jaegar?" A knight with blond hair asked the other knight who suddenly appeared inside the formation.

"Don't sweat the details, Stevan. You know I hate this armor. It took a long time to put on." The slender knight with brown hair and wearing a blue armor showed no remorse.

"Took a long time? We all know you're the fastest—"

"Attention, everyone!" Lord Knight Greyve entered the hall. "As I have discussed the other day, you all will be dispatched to other lands and towns of Chrona. Now, Lord Julianos has formally given your mission: to eliminate as many monsters as you possibly can. You may take on job requests at the towns or enter servitude under royalties and nobles. As long as they involve killing monsters, you are free to do so." Some knights started to chatter among themselves.