Master Of None

Chapter 729 - 729. Speculation

"You mean they have quests but don't have a system? How is that possible? I have never heard it happen before. I know people without systems usually end up doing smaller jobs and basically filling the gaps between professions. But, getting quests?" Gil was stunned to hear what Onyx was saying. 

"I know that when people don't find their systems it is rare. But they still find lives. There are always some people that give up and fall down to poverty. But they can rise up on their own lower. They may not level up and have skills but they are needed. The city wouldn't run without them. But if systemless people are getting quests, well, maybe they can get systems still. Maybe the age requirement just tells us that it won't be easy to get a system anymore." Walker was openly guessing at this but it was enough to keep the silence of thought in the air. 

"Walker! Head to the city! The cathedral is gathering the remaining demons." Barry yelled out his order and Walker jumped to action. He released the remnants of the ice border walls and aimed himself at the city. The burned grounds behind him were worrisome and he wanted to try and fix the farms as much as possible. However, he needed to take every single problem one at a time. 

"So much for relacing huh?" Gil walked beside him and soon found himself on one end of a stretcher carrying an injured demon with Walker. The two didn't see the point of not helping while heading back. It would be a waste to just head back without someone in need with them. 

The golem threw off the guards so before the wall the fire spirit left it and the golem went in to resting mode so Walker could store it away. The guards were shocked for a moment before mumbling things like, "That's our hero." " The little guard grew up." "Remember when he was this high" It was kind of embarrassing but Walker was still sure to say hello and give a slight wave before continuing with the other healers and guards bringing in the injured demons. The guards were still required to stand at attention but because there were so many some were able to be more relaxed.

The city streets were a mess of guards and military rushing about communication. Many adventurers were near the outer walls since they had been slightly damaged by the griffin and the demons. The explosions had corroded some of the protective earth runes making the wall weaker at one point. 

As they moved their path was expedited and every whaler or guard or adventurer carrying wounded was priorities. Walker began to notice some injured guards as well and realized that there had been those sent out to patrol and protect the farms during the evacuation. 

The cathedral loomed in front of them with a much more serious atmosphere than it had usually. The healing aura was still present and Walker used the skills he had to send a calming wave through the entire room and even started to use the area heal skill. Those around began to look much more relaxed and those that had small wounds were healing much faster. Walker could easily pick out those who rushed away from farms and received scrapes and cuts from falling. 

The pair placed the demon on the stretcher down and Gil looked around, "I am going to make some rounds and check on those who lived around my and my parents. I want to make sure they are all safe and sound." Walker gave him a nod and Gil was off. Midnight was still on Walker's heels but noticed the children nearby. 

"Brother, Midnight and I will go and play with them. They need something fun." Onyx had a big soft spot and so did Midnight for children. Walker couldn't help but feel even more proud that they were so caring and showed a wide smile as they headed towards the group of rambunctious kids. 

"Sure chose the right time to get back huh? You need healing yourself." The high priest came out of nowhere surprising Walker with a healing spell. Walker had been too distracted and high energy to remember he had many cuts and scrapes from Prides' swords. He was also still moving side to side as if he expected an attack any second. After being healed he finally relaxed himself a little. 

"I'm sorry I can't exchange stories and pleasantries. But for now, get all the demons to their own area. They all have a quest that I need to speak to them about. I have no idea what will happen but I might be making a very big announcement." Walker was worried that he would be announcing things to the entire kingdom soon. A quest to free the demon people was a big deal. But systemless people getting quests was even bigger.

Shaking these feelings off. Walker saw Su carrying a demon in on a stretcher with the help of a guard. "Su, we are gathering the demons in their own space so I can speak with them as they wake up. If you see any nobles or such point them to me. We are going to be at the front corner." Su gave a nod and began pointing the other healers to do just what Walker needed. The high priest was also directing everyone and things progressed very fast. 

After some time passed Walker heard someone calling his name and raised his head to find none other than Markus Raven. "Ah! I didn't expect you to be the one the king has here directing things." Walker was surprised but when he thought about the weapons he saw the adventurers and guards carrying he had already deduced that they came from the royal armory. 

"I heard that there would be some important information for the king to know. I came with the weapons earlier and have been relaying information since the fires were first spotted." Markus looked worn and tired but he had strength in his voice. "What do you need?" 

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