Our Dharma Masters are like this.

Chapter 105 Satisfaction
"I wish the Adventurers' Guild would also give out a subsidy of twenty gold coins every month," Zellier couldn't help but think.

"Just the youngest silver-rank adventurer in Blackrock Town?"

Zeliel casually asked, "What about the entire Kingdom of Ser?"

"Uh……"

Ella was taken aback; she clearly hadn't considered this question.

"This... I haven't looked into that much detail of the data yet."

"However, given your exceptional talent, Mr. Zellier, I believe you would be extremely formidable even within the entire Kingdom of Ser!"

"Little Ella, when will you ever praise me like that?" Gray leaned against the counter and yawned.

"Mr. Gray became an adventurer much earlier than Mr. Zell, but he still hasn't become a silver-level adventurer."

Ella, however, was quite blunt, saying, "I want to praise you, but I don't know how to start."

“If there were a profession called Tavern Explorer, Gray would have been a Jade-level player long ago,” Vales said.

"Are you talking about the level of a notorious womanizer? That sounds pretty good." Gray became interested.

Vales turned his head away, not really wanting to talk to this guy.

He knew that Gray was the kind of person who was clingy and persistent; the more you stepped on him, the more he would stick to you.

"Mr. Zellier, please wait a moment."

Ella said something, then turned and quickly went backstage. Not long after, she came out with a brand new badge.

"This is your newly engraved Silver-rank Adventurer Badge!"

Zellier returned the iron badge and took the silver badge.

The material is pure silver, and the front of the badge still features his initials and a crossed sword and shield pattern, but the workmanship is significantly more refined, with the edges polished to a beautiful sheen.

Zellir then took out the pale purple lower-level mage badge from his pocket and compared it with the other badge.

There's no need for detailed comparison; the superiority is immediately apparent at a glance.

Although the silver-rank adventurer badge was already quite well-made, it couldn't compare to the magician badge, which exuded mystery and elegance.

"So."

Zellier packed his things away and turned his gaze to the separate passageway on the right side of the hall, where two guards stood watch.

"Now that I've become a Silver-rank adventurer, can I go in and take a look?"

“Of course!” Ella nodded firmly.

The guards at the entrance of the passage routinely checked everyone's badges.

Upon seeing the silver badges of Marcus, Vales, and Zellir, they nodded and let them pass.

“Those two are also in our team,” Marcus said, pointing to Gray and Gack behind him.

The guard hesitated for a moment, but considering the overall unity of the team, he ultimately did not stop them and stepped aside to make way.

"Please come in."

It's smaller than the main hall outside, but much quieter.

The floor was paved with polished stone slabs, several oil lamps hung on the walls, and there was also a huge commission board in the room.

However, the number of authorization forms was much smaller, only a dozen or so.

There were about a dozen adventurers in the room, all of whom were silver-ranked. Their equipment and aura gave them a sense of being someone not to be trifled with.

Moreover, there is basically no situation where teammates are found on the spot. They are usually three or four people gathered together, discussing something in hushed tones. They are obviously familiar people who have been working together for a long time.

When Zellier and his group entered, many people in the room cast subtle glances at them.

The seasoned silver-rank adventurers scanned Marcus's team with scrutinizing eyes, lingering particularly long when they saw Zellier.

He seems to be that mage who's become quite famous in the association recently, right?

Zellier felt the scrutinizing gazes.

However, I didn't pay much attention to it. I was just here to see what the difference was between the enemy encounters for intermediate and lower-level commissions.

However, the more Zell looked, the more alarmed he became.

[Commission: Eliminate the "Griffin Queen" atop Howling Mountain]

[Request: Investigate the disappearance in the Weeping Swamp]

[Commission: Hunt down the "Lava Tyrant" of the Scorching Canyon]

On the consignment board, a series of ferocious and evil creatures were listed, the mere mention of which sent chills down one's spine.

There's the Griffin Queen, the Lava Tyrant, and the Weeping Swamp, which sounds really eerie.

This is completely different from the [Hard] level monsters we faced before!
Upon closer inspection, almost every quest involves a genuine [Challenge]-rated monster, significantly increasing the level of danger.

Of course, the bounty amount also increased accordingly. Even the lowest-paying intermediate-level commissions are basically two to three times more rewarded than three-star lower-level commissions.

"Hey"

Looking at the tempting bounties, Zellir couldn't help but sigh softly.

"I really wish Hill would come back soon. If she were here, we might actually be able to try these intermediate-level commissions."

What on earth is she doing...?

Marcus and Vales had similar expressions, their eyes filled with longing.

The Mist Demon we killed in the Graywood Forest was just a juvenile.

What would it be like to truly face a fully-formed [Challenge] rated monster?

“If you guys are really going to take on a mid-level job, I can carry your bags from behind if you don’t mind.” Gray leaned against the wall with his arms crossed. “Just share some of the reward with me.”

"Why don't you consider working hard to cultivate and see if you can break through?" Zellier looked at Gray.

Although he wasn't very knowledgeable about swordsmanship, Zellier could tell that Gray's swordsmanship was actually quite good; otherwise, he wouldn't be able to serve as the team's support player.

"Breakthroughs are exhausting."

As he spoke, Gray yawned.

"I told you, my life goals aren't that ambitious. I'm already very content with just living a good life."

morning.

The sun has already risen quite a distance in the east.

Another wonderful night of sleeping in until I naturally woke up.
Zell stretched out a big yawn and sprang out of bed with a graceful somersault.

Given his previous physical condition, he probably wouldn't have been able to complete this small acrobatic feat.

However, after choosing the Magic Contract, Zellir's daily routines became much easier.

After getting up, I still do my usual few minutes of light meditation to get my mental state to its best.

When Zellier opened his eyes again, the whole world was clearer and brighter.

After washing up, I went downstairs.

"Good morning, Zellir," Auro's energetic voice rang out.

"Good morning, Aurora, another shift change." Zellier waved in response.

"Yes, it's the beginning of the month."

"Zelil got up later than usual today," Oro said.

"Because I know that Aurora is on duty today, if I get up too early I won't be able to see her."

Zellier walked to the table by the window where he usually sat down, "so I took a little longer to sleep."

“Really”

Auro's face seemed to turn a little red, and she wiped her hands with the corner of her apron. "Zeril, you're quite the smooth talker."

"Hmph," Zellier chuckled, looking down.

A moment later, Auro came over with a breakfast.

Today she wore a bright yellow apron, which suited her style perfectly and made her look much more radiant.

In addition to the usual bread and vegetable soup, there was also a small, golden pie on the tray, steaming hot.

"This is a freshly baked apple pie. Try it and see how it tastes." Auro's expression was both nervous and expectant.

Zellier used his knife and fork to cut off a piece and put it in his mouth. The crispy crust and the sweet filling immediately captivated his taste buds, and the taste was excellent.

"Oh, not bad."

Zellier exclaimed, "If it were on the menu, I would order it every day. It's delicious."

"Hehe." Auro laughed happily.

"I didn't realize you had a talent for being a pastry chef." Zellier finished the apple pie in a few bites, his mouth full of slurred words.

"Of course, that's my dream."

Auro's eyes sparkled.

"I've always felt that desserts are a kind of food that can bring happiness and joy. When I was little, I could keep a piece of candy in my mouth for a long time and be happy all afternoon."

"I also plan to open a dessert shop when I've saved enough money!"

Zellier smiled as he looked at Oro's pure, wistful expression.

"A dessert shop? That's nice."

"but."

Auro tilted her head, looking at Zellir curiously. "You've seemed to be in a particularly good mood ever since you came downstairs today. Has something good happened?"

"of course."

Zell smiled mysteriously, "Because something wonderful is going to happen today, like a pie falling from the sky."

After breakfast, Zellier arrived at the Mage's Guild.

It's the beginning of the month, and the number of visitors to the Mage's Guild has increased again.

However, instead of going directly to the guild's general affairs office to collect the quest, Zellier headed towards the elegant little building surrounded by silver birch trees.

Zellier arrived at the familiar door on the second floor and knocked gently.

"knock knock"

"Please come in."

Mentor Manlin's voice rang out.

Pushing open the door, the room still exudes the same warm and vibrant atmosphere.

The morning sunlight filled every corner of the room, and several newly planted moon orchids quietly stretched their leaves by the window.

Teacher Manlin was carefully watering several tender green seedlings.

Her outfit today was simple and elegant, a light beige cotton and linen long dress, and her hair was casually tied up, making her look lazy and gentle.

(End of this chapter)