“This is too much, grandpa.” Alex then pushed the money back to the elder.

She is puzzled as to why the elder is giving her five times the amount of silver a player can receive. 

“This is too little compared to what other guardians received.”

“What do you mean, grandpa?” Ezekiel asked.

“The truth is… the armors you received are the only set left in our armory, and it is the worst ones we have… Normally leather armors provide 15 to 10 defense depending on the quality.” The elder then looked down.

Aren’t their armor considered trash for just having 3 defense?

“Isn’t the difference a little too much, grandpa?” Ezekiel asked in a kind manner, not wanting to disrespect the elder. 

“I am very sorry, but the armor’s quality are given on a first-come, first-served basis. That’s why the two of you received the worst quality armors we have left since you’re the last guardians that arrived.” Jin doesn’t know why these strong guardians arrived very late.

All village chiefs are given the instructions to provide the best items to the guardians with good potential they have in their villages. 

If only the two of them had arrived earlier, he could have given them better items. “I am very sorry, not only did I gave you bad armors. I also wasn’t even able to teach you any starting skills that are essential for new guardians. Young lady, please accept this as my apology.” Jin pushed the money back to Alex.

“If you insist, thank you, grandpa.” Alex did not mind receiving a weaker armor at all. It is just an item that is easily replaceable anytime in the game. But seeing that the elder felt bad, Alex accepted his gift to make him feel better. 

“How about mine grandpa, where is my compensation?” Ezekiel asked. After all, he also received armor with the same quality as Alex. Ezekiel wouldn’t mind receiving a smaller amount than Alex. After all, he will be getting his starting skills later, while Alex won’t be receiving one. Receiving skills are ten times better than any armor. In the end, skills are permanent, while armors are temporary.

“I am sorry young man, but this little amount is the only money I have left.” Jin then brought out a 100 silver the last money had on him. 

“This is plenty enough. Thank you, grandpa.” Even though 100 silver is small compared with what Alex received, it is still a great help for the two of them. 

They can buy more supplies on the stores that they saw on the way they took just a while ago. With 100 silver, given by the elder, Ezekiel will have 200 silver, and with Alex’s 500 silver, they will have 700 silver. 

“I won’t hold you guys for long. Go on and get your skills, explore this world and never forget Parabellum.” 

“Thanks, grandpa Jin.” Alex bowed to the elder, and Ezekiel followed suit. “Thank you, grandpa Jin.” 

The elder then walked into his house.

“I’ve already been told parabellum twice this day. Is it really that important?” Being told not to forget to prepare for war is rather disturbing for her. 

“Maybe it is just their catchphrase. After all, it’s the name of the game. Besides, war is clearly unavoidable in the future.” Ezekiel uttered.

“Shall we go?” Ezekiel then invited Alex.

“I won’t go with you.” Alex answered.

“Huhhh? Why?” Ezekiel can’t help but cry. 

Why are girls so hard to understand? Just a moment ago, both of them were fine, then without any warning, Alex was going to leave him. Just what the hell did he do wrong this time?

“I want to tour around the village alone. I’m not getting any skills anyway. I might as well walk around. Maybe I can find something interesting along the way.” Alex then raised the money in her hands. “How to store this?”

Ezekiel felt relieved, as Alex didn’t look mad this time and just wanted to explore alone. “Storing an item in this game is the same in the Guardian, say “Inventory” then “Store” while holding the item. Then, if you want to retrieve something from your inventory, say “Emerge” while thinking of the item you want to retrieve.” Ezekiel then stored his money.

“I think we really need to ask why I don’t have an A.I. with me as soon as possible,” Alex said as she stored the money in her inventory.

“I’ll try to find out the reason tomorrow, don’t worry.” Alex not having a guide is very troublesome for both of them. He won’t always be there with Alex to guide her on what she needs to do, so they need to solve this problem as soon as possible. “By the where do you want to meet up after I get my skills?”

“Let’s meet up at the place where we spawned earlier.” Alex then turned around and started walking away.

“I’ll send you a message if I am done!” Ezekiel said as he also turned around and walked to the west part of the village.

…

After the two of them separated, Alex wandered around the village. Alex was immersed in the beautiful sight she is seeing. Honey Combed village was filled with all types of things. She sees a market, a smithy, and the wooden walls that were high enough to cover the sun. It was a beautiful scene that looks very realistic for a game. As merchants shouted their goods, guards patrolled the walls, children ran around, and players that were busy going to and fro. 

The first thing that caught her eyes is a stall with a cute girl around nine years old selling different kinds of potions. “Little girl, do you sell this?” Alex asked.

She wanted to know the value of money in this world early on so that they won’t get scammed if they buy some supplies later.

“Yes, yes, big sister, all of these are the best and cheapest in the village.” The little girl looks delighted to see a customer.

Seeing how excited the little girl is, Alex resisted the urge to pinch the girl’s rosy cheeks. “What are these potions used for?”

“The red ones are health potions, then mana potions are the blue ones, resistance potions are grey ones…” The girl named the potions one by one. “All of this is made by my mother. She said that she made it with magic and love for me, so it is the beeessst!!! in the village.” The girl proudly boasts her mother.

Alex smiled.

“Then how much is…” 

Before Alex could continue what she’s going to say, a voice suddenly rang in her ears.

[God Healer #2882 is calling]

“Do you wish to accept?”