Chapter 33: Experimenting in a dungeon
Isaac finally emerged from the guild armory, black katana carefully strapped to his hip, determination burning brightly in his eyes. He knew that training alone would not be enough. He needed to experience the power of this new kata under real conditions.
He made his way back to the guild’s reception desk, crossing paths again with the elderly man who slowly looked up from his newspaper, intrigued by Isaac’s new attitude.
- Finished already?" said the old man with a touch of irony.
- Yes. Now I need a dungeon," Isaac replied calmly, sure of himself. A rank E, not too dangerous but active enough. I need to test something specific.
The man raised an intrigued eyebrow and quickly leafed through a register laid out in front of him. After a few seconds, he tapped a yellowed page with his finger.
- Here, take this one. A dungeon of E-rank goblins. Nothing too complicated, but there are a lot of them. One team is already set to leave within the hour, but they’re missing a member. Go and join them at the assembly point.
Isaac simply nodded, taking the sheet containing the dungeon details with him. No sooner had he arrived at the agreed location than he spotted a familiar face smiling warmly and waving his arm:
- Isaac! Hey, man, it’s great to see you back here!" Jonah said, approaching quickly and giving him a friendly tap on the shoulder. I heard about your exploit with the black golem! How popular you’ve become!
- Good to see you too, Jonah," replied Isaac, smiling slightly, reassured to find someone he could trust. Let’s go quickly, I can’t wait.
They set off without delay, accompanied by two other hunters, a woman named Ella, expert in traps and bows, and a young warrior named Mathis, robust and equipped with a large shield.
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