Adventurer of Many Professions

For a moment, the group of adventurers stood in stunned silence, reflecting on their own early days as novices. The memories of their first missions and the countless mistakes they'd made came flooding back. Back then, they were barely scraping by, with low success rates and no equipment worth mentioning. They often found themselves in life-threatening situations, facing monsters with nothing but raw courage and sometimes, that wasn't even enough.

Many had teamed up with others for a bit of support, but it wasn't much help. When they were new to adventuring, their teamwork was a mess. They didn't know how to fight together, and more than once, an accidental strike on a teammate made the situation even worse.

"I can't believe Raymond and his team got promoted to Black Iron Level so quickly," one adventurer muttered in awe, still processing the news. "I remember my first mission, just getting through it without dying felt like a victory. And these guys are already making it to Black Iron?"

A voice from the back spoke up, cutting through the disbelief. "I heard there's a special reason why Raymond and his team were able to get promoted so fast."

"A special reason? What could it be? Maybe the guild recognized his talent early on and gave them special treatment right when they started?" another adventurer speculated, eyes wide with curiosity.

"Yeah, what's the real story? We need to know!" the group pressed, eager to learn the truth.

"I heard something," one adventurer finally said, lowering their voice as the others leaned in. "Apparently, the first mission Raymond and Sylph took on was supposed to be a Porcelain Level task, nothing too difficult, right? But when they got there, the situation turned out to be way more dangerous. It was as tough as a Bronze Level mission, maybe even harder. But somehow, they pulled through and completed it. Because of that, the guild decided to reward them, letting them take the Promotion Commission and advance to Black Iron."

The crowd gasped collectively. "What? They encountered a Bronze Level difficulty on their first mission? That's insane!"

"That's... that's crazy!" another adventurer muttered. "I can't even imagine facing something like that. If I'd been in their shoes, I would've been lucky to survive the first monster, let alone finish the mission!"

"Wait, wait! They actually completed it? The Bronze Level mission... on their first try?" A few adventurers laughed in disbelief. "I can't even wrap my head around it."

One by one, others chimed in, sharing their own first mission nightmares.

"Don't laugh, but my first commission was to take care of a group of Rampage Bunnies. Just five of them! I ended up failing miserably and getting seriously injured. Those little monsters tore me apart before I could even blink!"

Another adventurer laughed ruefully. "I remember my first mission too. I was teamed up with a group of rookies, all full of confidence. But as soon as we got to the mission site, I froze. I managed to scrape through, but not without getting my leg mauled by a monster. I had to go to the temple for healing afterward!"

"Yeah, our first missions were tough enough without any surprises," a seasoned adventurer added. "But Raymond and Sylph? They didn't just take on a regular mission, they faced something way beyond their level and completed it. It's hard to believe."

"Raymond probably didn't even have his second job back then," one of the adventurers said thoughtfully. "He must have relied heavily on Sylph's Explosion Magic. That kind of magic is devastating. One blast from her and any monster, no matter how strong, would be left severely injured."

"That's exactly it. The power of Explosion Magic is no joke," another adventurer agreed. "It's powerful enough to deal with even the toughest monsters, as long as the person using it knows how to control it."

As the conversation continued, the admiring comments flowed freely. Nobody envied Raymond's team for their fast promotion, they were all too stunned by the sheer audacity of their success. For most adventurers, the journey to Black Iron took years of experience and learning from countless failures. Raymond and his team had done it in less than a month, and that alone was enough to leave everyone in awe.

But despite the admiration, there was still a sense of disbelief. "What would we have done if we were in their shoes? How could we have survived a Bronze Level mission on our first try?" one adventurer asked, shaking their head.

"And they did it without the kind of powerful magic protection we have today. Most of us barely knew how to swing a sword or cast a basic spell when we first started."

As the murmurs of admiration and shock filled the air, one adventurer near the front of the group suddenly raised his voice, eager to shift the conversation.

"Alright, enough about that! I can't stand the suspense any longer! What are the other requirements for joining Raymond's team? Besides the Magic Affinity being at least 2?"

"Yeah, exactly!" another adventurer urged. "There's no way that's the only requirement! What else do they expect from potential recruits?"

The group's curiosity was piqued once again, and the crowd leaned forward, eager to find out what other requirements Raymond's team had for their future warriors. The air was thick with anticipation as the adventurers waited for the next revelation to unfold.

The adventurer in front, seeing the group of curious onlookers, decided to lay out the full set of requirements for the recruitment letter in one go, catching everyone's attention.

"In addition to the requirement that your Magic Affinity must be at least 2, you must have mastered at least one skill, be under 15 years old, and have an Adventurer Level of either Black Iron or Bronze," he stated, his voice clear.

A wave of discussion rippled through the crowd as the adventurers began to process the information. Some leaned in to whisper to each other, while others couldn't help but exclaim their disbelief.

"Mastered at least one skill, and under fifteen years old?" one adventurer muttered. "So, in other words, they're expecting a year or less of awakening time, and within that year, you've already got a skill under your belt. That's pretty impressive talent for skill mastery."

"Yeah, it's not low at all," another agreed, eyeing the notice. "But don't forget, all of Raymond's team has just awakened their skills. And apart from the female archer who just joined today, everyone else has already mastered their skills."

"That's right. And let's not forget, Raymond himself only awakened less than a month ago," a third adventurer added, shaking his head in awe. "He not only became a dual-class player, but he's already learned more skills for both professions! He's clearly something special."

Just then, the adventurer in front of them suddenly added, "But wait; Raymond's not just mastered two skills. He's mastered three."

The group froze. "Three skills?!" they gasped in unison.

"How do you know that? Is it written in the recruitment letter?" one adventurer asked, trying to process the shocking news.

At that moment, another adventurer, who had just squeezed his way to the front, glanced at the Recruitment Book and exclaimed, "He really has three skills! It's right here in the Recruitment Book!"

The crowd went wild, eyes widening as they took in the revelation. One adventurer's voice cracked with excitement: "Three skills! I can't believe it!"

"Wait a minute," another adventurer pondered, "If he only learned one skill for each profession before, I wouldn't have considered that truly mastering two skills. But now, he's learned at least two for one profession. That's real mastery!"

"Raymond's talent is off the charts," a voice from the back said, full of awe. "He's the most talented adventurer I've ever heard of. He's a dual-class player, he has three skills, and his Magic Affinity is an insane 3.8. That's practically unheard of!"

Someone in the crowd swallowed hard, their voice low with amazement. "I think Raymond might be the most talented adventurer in the entire kingdom right now."

"Absolutely," another adventurer replied, nodding emphatically. "When you look at his profession, his skills, and his Magic Affinity, he's top-tier in every way. He might not be the best at everything, but I'll bet no one's better in all three areas combined."

The murmurs of the crowd shifted into even more awe-stricken admiration. "So... the most talented adventurer in the entire kingdom is now recruiting teammates?" someone asked incredulously.

"Yeah, and the requirements are high, but honestly, I think adventurers will still be lining up to get an interview," another replied.

"I just wish the Adventurer Level requirement wasn't Black Iron or Bronze. If it were Silver, I bet there'd be Silver-rank adventurers trying to join his team," someone else lamented.

"Of course! He's the best of the best! Who wouldn't want to be on his team? Sure, the requirements seem steep, but when you think about it, compared to his team's current members, none of them are exactly weak."

"Exactly!" another agreed. "Raymond and his team actually lowered the bar for recruitment. Take Sylph, for example, she's an Explosion Mage with a Magic Affinity of only 2.6."

"And Lorene!" someone else added. "Her Magic Affinity is 2.4, and she's a Black Iron Level adventurer. She's had a miracle from the Sun Goddess! She's only been an adventurer for a month, and she's only 15!"

"And let's not forget Arya," someone called out. "She's the female archer who just joined today. Her Magic Affinity is 4.2, and even if she's not a genius in every area, with time and practice, she's sure to master at least three skills in the future. And with her Magic Value Limit of 4,700, she won't be held back by a lack of magical energy."

As the discussion raged on, Raymond and his team were blissfully unaware of the fervor surrounding their recruitment. They had already left the Adventurer's Guild and made their way through the town, eventually finding a quieter street. The four of them ducked into a small tavern, away from the bustling crowd of adventurers.

Despite the tavern's relatively peaceful atmosphere, a few adventurers were scattered around, chatting over drinks. As soon as Raymond, Arya, Sylph, and Lorene walked in, the room fell silent. A few heads turned, and eyes lingered on them. There was no doubt about it, Raymond's team was starting to gain a reputation.

The adventurers in the tavern whispered to each other, and it didn't take long for the same rumors to spread. The once quiet atmosphere quickly buzzed with new excitement. But Raymond and his team didn't pay them any mind, ordering their drinks and settling down to enjoy a rare moment of peace before the next chapter of their adventure began.