The receptionist smiled politely, adjusting her posture as she began to explain. "The Adventurer's Guild uses a tiered ranking system to categorize its members based on their skill level, experience, and achievements. It helps to ensure that quests are assigned appropriately, minimizing unnecessary risks."
She gestured to a chart hanging on the wall, depicting various metals and gemstones arranged in ascending order.
"The ranks are as follows:
Bronze: This is the starting rank for all new adventurers. It grants access to low-tier quests, such as basic hunting or resource gathering. It's a probationary stage where adventurers prove their reliability and competence.
Silver: Once you've completed enough quests and shown competence, you'll advance to this rank. Silver adventurers handle mid-tier quests, including beast subjugation, escort missions, and small-scale exploration.
Gold: This is where things become serious. Gold-ranked adventurers are often veterans with substantial combat experience. They are entrusted with high-tier quests, such as eliminating dangerous beasts, escorting nobles, or delving into perilous ruins.
Platinum: Platinum is the elite rank. Adventurers at this level are highly respected and can undertake national-level quests, such as participating in military campaigns, investigating major threats, or leading expeditions into uncharted territories.
Mithril: Reserved for legends in the making. Mithril adventurers are few and far between, tasked with world-altering quests like sealing catastrophic monsters, uncovering ancient secrets, or resolving kingdom-wide crises.
Adamantite: The pinnacle of adventurer rankings. Adamantite-ranked individuals are considered walking disasters—or saviors. They are only called upon in the direst situations, often involving apocalyptic threats. They operate independently of most guild protocols, answering directly to the highest authorities."
She paused, letting the weight of the information settle. "Your current rank is Bronze, but considering your level, I wouldn't be surprised if you rise quickly through the ranks. Just remember that advancement is based on both your performance and your contribution to the guild."
Nox nodded thoughtfully, digesting the explanation. "How does one advance in rank? Is it purely based on the number of quests completed?"
"Not just the number, but also the difficulty and impact of the quests," she clarified. "For example, completing a high-risk hunt or a quest that benefits a significant portion of the kingdom could fast-track your promotion. There's also a periodic evaluation where guild officials assess your skills and conduct."
"And the requirements for maintaining rank?" Nox inquired further.
"Consistency," she said simply. "Adventurers must maintain an active presence and fulfill quests appropriate to their rank. Prolonged inactivity or repeated failures can result in demotion."
Nox leaned back slightly, satisfied with the explanation. "Understood. I'll keep that in mind."
"Good," the receptionist replied with a small nod. "If you have no further questions, you're free to start browsing the quest boards. Bronze-tier quests are on the left side. As you advance, more boards will become accessible."
Nox simply nodded and left, but he hoped deep down that the Bronze quests were actually worth it. The reason for him coming here in the first place was because he wanted to venture into a high-level dimensional rift.
Though the effects of the dimensional key, which could teleport him to random dimensions, were still at his disposal, Nox preferred to enter a physical dimension this time. That way, he could choose the level of the dimensions rather than being teleported randomly.
However, with him being only a Bronze-ranked adventurer, his access would be restricted to lower-tier quests for now. Still, Nox was determined to find a way around these limitations.
Leaving the small room, Nox entered a much bigger and busier hall. The noise was overwhelming—people talking loudly, armor clinking as adventurers moved around, and guild staff shouting instructions here and there. The space was split into sections, each with a board for quests based on different ranks.
Inside this hall, there were all sorts of adventurers moving back and forth. There were warriors in bulky armor, mages in long robes, rangers with bows, petite fragile-looking healers, and rogues and assassins clad in light gear, whispering among themselves or silently eyeing the boards.
Nox ignored the activity around him and made his way to the Bronze quest board. Despite the relative chaos, he noticed that the Bronze area was slightly less populated compared to the higher-rank sections, though it was still busy with adventurers examining available quests.
The Bronze board was split into several subsections, with quests categorized by difficulty, from E to A, with E being the simplest and A bordering on the difficulty of Silver-tier tasks.
Nox scanned the board, quickly reading through some of the postings:
1. E-Rank: Herb Gathering in Whispering Woods
Task: Collect 10 bundles of Whisperroot herbs.
Reward: 50 silver coins.
Note: Minimal danger, though minor beasts may be present.
2. D-Rank: Goblin Nest Cleanup
Task: Eliminate a goblin nest near the outskirts of the eastern forest.
Note: Reports indicate about 15 goblins with one possible goblin brute.
3. C-Rank: Missing Caravan Investigation
Task: Investigate and recover a missing caravan rumored to be attacked by bandits.
Reward: 3 gold coins.
Note: Bandits are armed and potentially organized.
4. B-Rank: Subjugation of a Lesser Direwolf Pack
Difficulty: Very High
Task: Subdue a pack of lesser direwolves terrorizing a village.
Reward: 10 gold coins and a recommendation for Silver rank.
Note: The alpha is particularly dangerous.
5. A-Rank: Dimensional Rift Exploration – Level 5
Difficulty: Extremely High
Task: Explore a Level 5 dimensional rift recently discovered west of the capital. The rift has unstable energy fluctuations, and a team of three is mandatory for this mission.
Reward: 1000 gold coins and high guild merit.
Note: Potential danger includes spatial anomalies, mutated beasts, and unknown environmental hazards. All participants must be level 50 or above.
Nox's gaze lingered on the last quest. This is exactly what I was looking for, he thought, with a faint smirk tugging at his lips beneath the mask.
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