Adventurer of Many Professions

Arya, Lorene, and Sylph leaned in, their eyes scanning the contents of the first commission slip that Raymond had just grabbed.

Commission 1: Exterminate the 'Red-Eyed Crows' in Budak Village

Objective: Eliminate at least ten 'Red-Eyed Crows' or drive them out of Budak Village.

Location: Budak Village (Five miles south of Wittes Town).

Details: Two days ago, a flock of aggressive, red-eyed crows suddenly invaded the village, forcing two families out of their homes. The birds have already injured five villagers, two severely, three slightly. Immediate action is required.

Reward: 10 silver coins per 'Red-Eyed Crow' eliminated.

Time Limit: Within two days.

Client: The Village Head of Budak Village.

Difficulty Level: Black Iron.

Lorene's expression tightened as she read about the injured villagers.

"These people might still be in danger! 'Red-Eyed Crows' aren't just nuisances, they're carnivorous monsters!"

This commission had just been posted by the guild staff, which meant the situation was still escalating.

Raymond, however, remained calm.

"It's dangerous, sure," he admitted, "but not unmanageable. If the villagers are willing to give up their livestock, the crows will focus on them instead of attacking people."

Lorene bit her lip, still uneasy. "But what if they've already developed a taste for human flesh?"

"Then we just have to make sure they don't get another chance to feed."

Sylph, impatient to keep things moving, gestured toward the second commission slip.

"Alright, alright! Let's check the second one so we can decide quickly!"

Arya, who had been reading it, looked up with a flicker of excitement in her eyes.

"The second commission is a materials request, for the beaks and claws of Red-Eyed Crows!"

Sylph's head snapped toward her.

"Wait, what?! Lemme see that!"

She and Lorene quickly skimmed the details of the second slip.

Commission 2: Collect Red-Eyed Crow Beaks & Claws

Objective: Collect at least ten Red-Eyed Crow beaks and claws.

Location: Red-Eyed Crows typically inhabit dark caves, especially in Sigla Forest.

Reward:

5 silver coins per beak.

6 silver coins per pair of claws.

Time Limit: Within three days.

Client: Mr. Greytor, Owner of Greytor's Weapon Shop.

Difficulty Level: Black Iron.

A Perfect Opportunity

Sylph burst into laughter.

"Hah! That's perfect!"

If they had only accepted the second commission, they would have had to search Sigla Forest for Red-Eyed Crows on their own, which would have taken time.

But now?

The first commission already required them to eliminate at least ten crows in Budak Village.

By stacking the two requests, they could kill the crows, complete the extermination job, and harvest the materials all at once.

Raymond's Sharp Instincts

"No wonder you grabbed this so fast," Sylph said, nudging Raymond with her elbow.

Lorene nodded in agreement, realization dawning on her. "You already figured this out before we even finished reading, didn't you?"

Raymond smirked and thought.

"Let's just say a Hunter's observation skills and a Thief's hand speed are a great combination."

The moment the staff had posted the new commission, Raymond had already read through it, spotting the perfect synergy between the two jobs.

While other adventurers were still digesting the information, he had already made his move, swiftly claiming both commissions before anyone else could react.

In a competitive guild where high-paying jobs often disappeared within seconds, speed was everything.

And when Raymond wanted a commission, no one else stood a chance.

Raymond held up both commission slips.

"Take a look. If you think there's a problem, we can swap them out. If not, these are the jobs we're doing."

Arya, Sylph, and Lorene glanced at each other.

Then, as one, they nodded in agreement.

"Let's do it!"

Raymond hadn't just snatched the commission on impulse, he had acted with purpose.

He knew that the sharp beaks and claws of 'Red-Eyed Crows' were commonly used in weapon crafting.

That meant there was a high chance of finding a collection commission for them at the guild. If that was the case, then accepting the extermination mission first would maximize their efficiency, earning them double rewards for the same hunt.

Even if the guild hadn't posted a collection request, they could still sell the materials directly to a blacksmith or weapons dealer, though the price would be lower.

Additionally, materials obtained through guild commissions were taxed at a lower rate than those sold independently, making it far more profitable to take official jobs rather than hunting monsters aimlessly.

And as luck would have it, Greytor, a well-known dwarf craftsman, was the one collecting the materials.

Raymond had spoken to Greytor before and had gathered valuable information from him a few days ago. Since Greytor had helped him out in the past, it made sense to accept his commission now.

With everything lining up perfectly, there had been no reason to hesitate.

Raymond held up the two commission slips and looked at his team with a small smirk.

"So? Do we take these two jobs?"

Last time, when he had taken the Bloodvine Grass commission, he had been in a rush and hadn't consulted Sylph and the others. But this time, they had the luxury of making a group decision.

Sylph grinned immediately.

"Of course! These two commissions pay just as well as some bronze-level jobs! And they're super efficient!"

"I have no complaints either," Lorene added with a small nod.

Arya hesitated for a moment before laughing softly. "This is my first mission, so I'll follow your lead!"

Raymond's smirk widened. "Good. Then let's go register."

Ignoring the curious stares from the surrounding adventurers, Raymond led his team to the registration counter and quickly finalized their commissions.

Once the paperwork was done, the four of them exited the guild hall, stepping into the open air of the bustling town streets.

The moment they were outside, Arya let out a breath of relief.

Though the town was still lively, the intense stares and endless murmurs from the guild were finally behind them.

She turned to Sylph and Lorene, eyes filled with gratitude.

"Thank you both for what you did back there."

Sharing the Pressure

Just moments ago, when all the attention had been locked onto Arya, Sylph and Lorene had stepped in to distract the crowd by testing their own magic power.

Thanks to that, the intense pressure had shifted away from her, giving her room to breathe.

Sylph shrugged it off with a grin. "Oh, don't worry about it! We're used to it by now."

Then, with a teasing smirk, she added, "Besides, by the end, all the attention was on Raymond anyway since he refused to test his magic power. So Lorene and I got off easy!"

"Yeah," Lorene agreed, chuckling.

Arya glanced at Raymond, about to thank him as well, but before she could speak—

A hand landed on her head.

Raymond ruffled her hair, smirking. "What? Are you about to thank me too?"

Arya blinked, then let out a small laugh.

"Nope. Never mind, then!"

A Quick Supply Stop

Raymond nodded in satisfaction. "Alright, let's get some supplies before heading out."

He glanced at his team. "I already have some 'Primary Magic Recovery Potions,' so you don't need to buy any. Just grab some 'Antidote' as a precaution."

Sylph raised an eyebrow. "Wait… when did you get those potions?"

Raymond cleared his throat. "I picked them up early this morning. Ahem… bought them from an underground pharmacist. They're cheaper than the ones in normal shops. If you go too late, they sell out fast."

Arya's expression twitched.

She knew exactly where those potions had come from.

Raymond hadn't bought them.

He had brewed them himself last night—and there were still a few bottles at home!

But seeing him make up an excuse on the spot, she simply tilted her head and smiled.

"Oh, really?"

Sylph, completely unaware, nodded in satisfaction. "That's good. Saves us money!"

Lorene was silent for a moment, seemingly deep in thought. Then she sighed and shrugged. "Well… as long as they're paying their temple tax, I guess it's fine."

Raymond clapped his hands together. "Alright, let's get moving."

Just as Raymond was about to lead the group to buy the antidotes, a commotion erupted nearby.

Shouting voices. Footsteps. A sudden shift in the town's energy.

The four of them instinctively turned their heads, their gazes locking onto the source of the disturbance.

From the main road, five figures emerged, walking with purpose and authority.

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The crowd parted for them, murmuring as they passed.

Sylph's grin faded slightly. "Who the hell are they?"

Raymond narrowed his eyes. Something about this group felt… different.

Whatever was about to happen, it wasn't going to be ordinary.