Chapter 339: Offer
“It’s not about how I can give you a Quest,” Arwin said, leaning against the table as his body shook off the effects of suddenly losing a wave of magical energy. The power was already trickling back into him, but it would be a few hours before it returned completely. “It’s about if you want it. This isn’t some instant path to power.”
“I’d start at the beginning again,” Kien said, his eyes flicking through the air as he read a notification visible only to his eyes.
“Not exactly the beginning,” Arwin said with a shake of his head. “You’d have your Titles — and whatever I make you.”
“But it is a start.” Kien swallowed. His eyes sparkled with something for the first time since Arwin had met the man and his head jerked in a stiff nod. “I… was not expecting to survive this. Defeating someone who bears my powers felt like an exceptionally unlikely outcome. But this gives me a chance. I accept your Quest.”
“What exactly does it offer?” Lillia asked. “I’ve never seen one of them before. Is there a drawback if you fail?”
“Presumably, I will die.” The corner of Kien’s lips quirked up in what could almost have been a smile before his weary expression took control of his face once more. “It has given me the location of a powerful monster in the vicinity of Milten. I am to defeat it. Alone. Should I succeed, I will earn a class.”
Sounds like the consequences of the Quest aren’t expressly in the Quest itself. Not sure if that’ll hold true for other Quests or not… but getting killed is a pretty significant consequence. Unless your name is Elias, that tends to be permanent.
“Well, that’s certainly straightforward,” Arwin said. “At least you don’t have to do things hoping the Mesh will give you a class. You’ll do it, then?”
“Of course. I have fought monsters before. I thought I would be fighting the next one without a class and with only stolen power. If I can earn it for myself again… I will not accept failiure. I am Kien of the Twin Blades. This opportunity will not be wasted.”