With a slash I cut the monster in half. Blood splashes on me , and I place my blade back in its sheath.
"I believe that should be enough to claim the reward at the guild. Ahh its about time to head back up to the surface. I definitely spent a lot of time in the dungeon already."
As I get out of the dungeon I realize that it's already dark, I went inside while the sun was coming out, and now I'm leaving while it's night time. To some it might be rare to spend an unhealthy amount of time in a dungeon, but to me it has become a common occurrence ever since I became an adventurer.
I begin making my way to the Adventures' Guild, and it looks like it's as lively as ever since I can hear the commotion without even stepping inside. As I go inside I can see it's the same as usual, people drinking and just bragging about their accomplishments. I just ignore everyone and make my way to claim my reward for the monsters I hunted today, and leave this place. But someone grabs me by the shoulder, and as I was about to snap at them I realized who they were.
"Yo kid it's been a while since I last saw you."
"Ahh it's just you uncle. Yes it has been a while."
This person is Arian. He's a skilled B-rank adventurer, he's the person who taught me the basics of swordsmanship. Despite me calling him uncle. we're not related by blood, he's also on the younger side being around his 20s I believe.
"I see you're working hard like always kiddo. Those eyes of yours look dead tired. I can tell you haven't been sleeping properly. You should really take a day to rest like everyone else does."
"I will uncle. I was just short on money for some new equipment that I wanted to buy."
"Is that so? I believe you earn plenty of money being a C-rank adventurer. That's when you start making a bit of money but I suppose good equipment is rather expensive these days."
Well he's not wrong about me earning a decent amount, but I would rather not tell him where most of my money goes.
"But given this chance shall I treat you to dinner if you haven't eaten already of course?"
To be honest I just want to jump to bed, but I haven't eaten anything so I suppose I should take him up on his offer.
"Alright uncle I'll jo—"
Just as I was about to tell him my answer someone whispers something in my ear.
"I got some info. It appears a demon has appeared in the Dungeon that's on the east side."
And just saying those words the man left.
"What was that about are you okay kid?. "
"Yes of course why is something wrong?."
"Well you look pale and you have a scary expression on your face."
I didn't realize I let my expression change from the words of the man.
"I'm okay uncle thank you for your concern. Ahh and also I'll have to decline this time for dinner I'm really exhausted so I'm going to rest."
"Ohh alright kid take care"
Looks like he's not buying my excuse, but he's not pressing me for an answer either. Thank you uncle I swear I'll tell you everything someday.
And with that I leave the Adventures' guild and make my way to rest for the day.