Inlander

Forming A Party

Step by step they went around the city on foot. They were surprised by the beauty of this city, the clean river, the white and clean city, and the friendly residents. It is very crowded because of most of the travellers who are here.

"Wow ... how beautiful this city is," said Aya, she was very happy to see the contents of this city. It was a wonderful experience and something Aya will never forget.

"I told you, you will feel at home here". Said Cia.

"Then where are we going after this?" asked Jim. Because all this time they were just travelling around and enjoying the city without a clear purpose.

"Aha ... I know a good and cheap lodging place around here, follow me," Said Cia. Then she stepped forward and led the way. As if Cia knew very well and was used to living in this city.

Seeing Cia who understands the ins and outs of this city, Jim then asked. "Why do you understand so much about this city?".

Cia smiled and answered, "hehe, you know, I was also a graduate of this magic academy".

Cia's answer shocked Jim and Aya. Because they didn't expect that a girl like Cia would turn out to be a graduate from this academy.

"Seriously?" Said Aya and Jim. Because they were also surprised, Agacia was a graduate of this academy.

Cia looked back, putting on a sweet "Hehe" smile. As if Cia felt proud that she graduated from this academy.

"Wow ... great ... then you must be a great and strong magician". Praise Aya innocently. Because Cia got the opportunity to go to school and study at a magic academy as cool as this.

"You make me jealous". Aya said. Indeed, because from childhood, her father never attended any public schools, whether magic or formal schools. Because she already has a special teacher provided by the kingdom for her. Even for magic, her father specifically taught Aya about magic knowledge.

However, instead of being happy because she was praised by Aya, Cia looked sad, she seemed to be hiding something. She said, "but there are things I haven't done in this Academy". With a face full of regret. But fortunately, Aya and Jim didn't pay attention to Cia's face, because they were both behind Cia.

Cia is a student who graduated from the magic academy in Freedom City. There was no doubt that any magician who graduated from the Magic Academy of Freedom City had to be an excellent magician. But Cia can hide her strength.

After graduating, Cia did not choose to become a high ranking magic academy or royal army officer. She prefers to live with her father. She didn't want to leave her father alone. Her one and the only family that she has.

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Quest

Participate in the Festival of the Wizard's Tournament and become a champion

Category: Main

Difficulty: B

Duration: -

Reward: 50 Points

10000 Gold

Failed: You will be very sorry

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When on the way to the inn, suddenly a system window appeared in front of Jim. A quest appeared.

Jim was a little surprised, he stopped his steps, he read carefully the quest.

Ayabelle and Agacia were unconscious when Jim stopped in his tracks. Jim also fell a few steps behind.

But suddenly there was a scream. "What…?" All eyes were on the source of the scream. Several people who were around the path turned towards the source of the voice. It turned out to be a scream from Jim.

Ayabelle and Agacia also heard that scream. They looked back, it turned out that Jim, who was left a few steps behind, made the sound.

They both were confused about what happened to Jim. They both approached Jim.

"What's wrong with you, Jim?" Asked Ayabelle curiously. But Jim didn't answer quickly. He was still focused on thinking after reading the quest from the system window.

Jim is confused to accept this quest. Because it's the main quest. Like it or not, Jim had to do it. But what made him surprised was that the quest mission was very impossible. How could he not, he who only escorted Agacia to watch the magician tournament instead she got a quest to take part in the tournament. He had to win the tournament.

Jim was still dumbfounded. "This is impossible," Jim said to himself. Making Ayabelle and Agacia even more confused.

Then Ayabelle came closer to Jim. Then he patted Jim's shoulder.

"Jim, what's wrong with you?" Asked Ayabelle who was confused and curious about Jim's strange behaviour.

"Ah, never mind," Jim replied. But he seemed to be hiding something.

Suddenly Jim asked Cia something. He said "Cia, when will this magic tournament be held?".

Tia replied, "tomorrow ... you must be impatient right?".

"Tomorrow???" Jim was shocked, how could he not, the tournament was being held tomorrow. However, Jim got an impossible quest. Just to follow it is impossible, let alone win it ?.

Then Jim asked again. He said, "how to be able to enter the tournament?".

Cia answered, "for a very easy list, you only need to go to the arena of the match. Later you will meet with special officers to accept prospective participants". He answered casually.

"Can you still register now?" Jim asked again.

Cia replied casually. "Registration deadline is 4 pm. And usually H-1 is the last day of registration. Now is the last day".

Then Jim looked around. It turned out that it was still 14.00. he still had time to register.

Then Jim asked Cia something. He said, "Take me there".

Because Jim's request is so confusing. Cia asked again. "Where ?"

"Take me to the arena," said Jim clearly.

"Don't you?" Cia begins to suspect Jim, thinking that Jim will register for the tournament.

And sure enough, then Jim said "yeah right, I want to win the tournament".

Jim's answer made Aya and Cia pause for a moment, they couldn't believe what Jim had just said. Either Jim was serious or joking.

A few seconds later, Cia burst into laughter, as if she couldn't believe what Jim was saying, she laughed as she said "hahaha, you're joking too much, Jim".

However, Jim did not flinch, because he was not kidding right now. He's serious. With a serious face without a doubt.

Aya didn't laugh either. Because she was suspicious after seeing Jim suddenly stopped and was dumbfounded. Since then, Aya seemed to see Jim as if he had received a whisper from a god. Jim was different from usual.

Seeing Jim's face who was serious and not joking. Cia also stopped laughing. Then he asked Jim. "Are you serious?".

"Yes, I mean it," replied Jim confidently

The relaxed atmosphere has now become a serious atmosphere among them.

Cia said, "if you are a student of this magic academy, it might be very easy to apply, but for common people, you have to meet several conditions".

This magic tournament was a battleground between the West Meridion and East Meridion troops.

In ancient times, the kingdom of Meridion was only one kingdom. Due to a trivial conflict, this kingdom split into two, East Meridion and West Meridion.

They finally fell into a conflict. A bloody battle was inevitable.

They are going to do a big battle. They will have a bloody fight.

But luckily, the war didn't happen. The higher-ups of the magic academy finally intervened. They do not want war in vain.

Finally, the headmaster of the magic academy came and met the rulers of West Meridion and East Meridion.

The headmaster made a suggestion, rather than be wasted bloodshed. It would be better if three magicians from each kingdom should fight. Whoever wins will win this war.

If the loser does not accept the result. Then next year there will be another match between three great magicians from each country.

Finally, the royal leaders agreed with the principal's suggestion.

And that fight was carried out and preserved until now. So that this festival is a prestigious event for the West Meridion and East Meridion kingdoms.

And because of that tradition, the tournament arrangement is a little unusual.

This tournament is divided into two categories. Namely, first, a tournament with the student category. A tournament where only students from the academy can participate. And the second is a general tournament. Everyone can participate in this tournament under certain conditions.

For student level mage tournaments, the rule was, they duelled one on one until the winner was chosen. The strongest scholar.

Unlike the general level mage tournament. The rule is that participants must form a party of three people. And one of the participants in the party must be at least from West Meridion or East Meridion. It is if in party members are consisting of residents of East Meridion and West Meridion. Then this party will be disqualified.

That rule is indeed unusual. Because it follows an old tradition and the reason why this tournament is held. Also the pride events of West Meridion and East Meridion.

Cia also explained the rules of this tournament to Jim, he said. "The rules of this tournament are, at least you have to form a party of three, and one of the parties must be from the East Meridion or West Meridion."

Jim was silent. Because that condition is very burdensome for Jim. He thought he was just registering. But it turns out that you have to make a party first.

He can't ask Cia and Aya just for his selfishness.

He was pensive and thought of something.

Seeing Jim who was so silent and gloomy. Like it or not, Cia has to help him. Besides, she is also very eager to participate in the tournament.

"Thank you to me, Jim, because I can help you". Tell Jim as if she is a saviour for Jim.

"What do you mean Cia?" Jim asked, he was confused by what Cia said.

"Come on, make a party with me, after all, you should at least have a member from one of the royal citizens in Meridion, right?". Cia answered. It's true what Cia said. With Cia, Jim only needs to find one more person to complete their party.

"No, I don't want to trouble you, what happens if Uncle Merton sees it, anyway?" Jim refuses a little because he doesn't want to force Cia to enter the tournament just for Jim's selfish wish. And also he felt guilty if he made Cia have to participate in the tournament. He has been sent by Merton's uncle to look after Cia.

"Don't worry, I used to be used to this tournament at the academy, I also really wanted to join this tournament, but I don't have a party, aren't we the same?" Cia answered. Indeed, Cia wants to take part in a general level magic tournament. Because from a long time ago she only participated in student-level magic tournaments.

Cia has never tried to take part in a general-level magic tournament because she doesn't know where her friends were at the academy. So that she couldn't make a party, all she could do was watch it.

But this time it's different, she has the same mission as Jim. Jim can fulfil Cia's wish to participate in this magic tournament.

Seeing Cia's seriousness in wanting to help Jim and wanting to take part in the tournament, Jim had no other choice but to allow her. He said "fine, but isn't this very dangerous?"

Cia said, "calm down, there is special magic equipment for this tournament, so participants won't die".

Hearing that answer relieved Jim a little. He doesn't need to worry anymore if Cia insists on joining the tournament. Then Jim said, "alright, we have to find one more person".

"Um… may I say something?" Aya, who had been silent and only heard the conversation between Jim and Cia, now she cut them off.

"What's wrong, Aya?" Jim asked Aya because it could be seen from his face that Aya wanted to convey something important

"Allow me to join your party". Aya said earnestly, she even begged Jim with a bow.

"Yos ... means we are complete". Said Cia, who was happy because, with Aya, the party was complete.

"No, it shouldn't be". Jim baulked, how could he not, Jim thought that Aya was a royal princess. Besides that, King Enrico had given up on him to protect Aya no matter what.

But in a state of bowing, Aya said "I know you will refuse, but I have to get stronger, maybe this way I can develop myself and be able to save my father". Aya said with complete conviction and sincerity.

Hearing Aya's words made Jim unable to do anything. Indeed, Aya's reason has a point. He also considered that this tournament was a place to improve himself.

Jim also allowed Aya to join his party. He said, "okay, you can come, but remember. Don't push yourself".

Aya immediately straightened up. He looked happy and smiled because he got Jim's permission.

Finally, the three of them returned to continue their journey. But they changed direction, now they headed to the Match Arena to register their party in the magician tournament.

They arrived at a magnificent building, large and tall. That place is the Arena for a match.

But for now, they didn't enter that arena. Besides, it was because the place was still closed, but to be more precise, the three of them were going to the small house to the left of the arena. Small house made of wood.

That house is the place to register for the tournament.

Finally, the three of them entered the small house.

Lots of seen several parties lining up to register their party. Even though it's the last day, there are still many groups who want to take part in this tournament.

The three of them joined the queue. And waiting in front of the little wooden house.

Until a few minutes later. Their turn came. As usual, Cia was at the forefront. She asked the organizing committee.

"Do we still have time to register?". Said Cia.

The young woman wearing a dark blue dress with a typical witch hat said "take it easy, you can still register as long as you meet the conditions". The witch-woman is the guardian of the wooden house, as well as the tournament organizer. She is in charge of accepting parties that will register.

"Don't worry, we are all complete" Cia answered confidently.

Then the committeewoman officer took out a magic tool in the form of a clear glass ball. The magic tool serves to detect where someone is from. by detecting where they are.

The committee from the magic academy already has a database of all residents of East Meridion and West Meridion. If the glass ball turns blue, then it detects the mana from the East Meridion. Meanwhile, if it is dark black, the glass ball detects which one is from West Meridion.

Finally, Cia put her hand on the glass ball. Then the ball detects where Cia is. A few seconds later. The clear glass ball turned blue.

"Oh, from East Meridion," the committeewoman said to Cia.

Cia smiled and said "Yep".

"Alright now the next member".

Now it's Jim's turn to hold the glass ball. And what happens is that the ball is white. This indicates that where Jim is not present in the committee database.

"Yup, you got away, next." Said the woman.

Next, it was Aya's turn. And the result is the same as Jim. Mana Aya is also not registered from the database. They.

"All right, your party escapes. Bring this". The committeewoman handed me a badge made of metal. There is a number written on the badge. He gave it to Cia. Cia also received the badge and kept it.

"Finally…" Jim felt relieved and calm now. Because finally, they can join this tournament.

After that, the three of them left the wooden house and rushed to the inn.