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"Geffen, the magical city, was once one of the proudest and thriving in all of Midgard. History says that this is where the birth of magic began, in the very heart of the city itself. During the old times, people of Geffen learned and studied the arts of magic. They say that Geffenians are adept in all kinds of magic, and thus were proven with the rise of the mages, wizards, sorcerers, and warlocks and making Geffen as the capital city of magic. Folk lore said that the city itself once rivaled the home of the gods because of its splendor design and architecture. Floating spires and beacons of portals were used to teleport people all over the city. Landmasses defied the laws of gravity as they floated above the skies, until the age of strife when the demons attacked. Geffenians stood brave and proud facing the demonic onslaught that siege the city. Thousands of them did not even made it to the great Geffen Bridge, the only access to the city as a wide array of mages and wizards defended the battlements against these abominations. They stood proud as their glory spread throughout Midgard to be one of the cities in defiance against the demons. Then until that fateful day when legions of the dreaded unholy forces attacked them led by the Nosferatu and the Doppelganger. They and their undead minions attacked the Magical city by the thousands, forcing the Geffenians into a battle of attrition. The City although strong itself did not have enough resources when the siege dragged on for many months. Supplies ran out and their number started to dwindle while the undead kept on coming like an endless horde. Many died and sacrificed their lives in defense of the city. The leader Magos Octavia, ordered the Geffenians to evacuate the city by forcing the remnants of her forces to make an attack at the eastern side to make way for the refugees to flee for the other Midgardian cities. Once it was done, the casualties of her attacking forces were massive. Saddened by the loss, she alerted her council to open the relic sanctuary. It is a place where forbidden and ancient spells are hidden. The holy vaults is located in the deepest part of the dungeons and guarded by elite wizards day and night. As added precaution, the vault is surrounded by runic warding spells, unbreakable even by the gods themselves. Inside a holy relic rest guarded by magical steel golem. The holy staff was said to have been owned by the unknown founder of Geffen. The relic can wield the powers of the elements. The one who can wield this awesome power, can destroy humanity and even the whole Midgard. Then, she realized that it was not extermination or genocide of Geffenians these demons were after because they can stand their ground against them, it was the holy relic itself that was the target. And for these vile demons to have the audacity to attack means they found a way to bypass the seals. Making a very bold decision, Magos Octavia commanded his council to bring the staff and wielded it herself. She ordered her remaining forces to evacuate the battlements and form at the center of the city where she conjured an ancient runic spell used by the elves themselves to conjure up a huge meteor storm as the undead and unholy demons flooded the city. Her defenders fought with holy fervor not giving quarters to the enemies but alas despite their bravery, their numbers dwindled one by one. Before ordering the remaining of her forces to evacuate, she ordered them to salvage all the ancient spells and relics hidden on the vaults to save them from the attack. After a successful evacuation, she and a handful of her high wizards fought and stood against the Nosferatu and the Doppleganger. The conclusion although costly, Octavia herself sacrificed her life as she fought the Doppelganger and the Nosferatu to buy time until the conjured meteor landed on Geffen and wipe it out of existence. With the loss of the demons leaders, the unholy forces just vanished.

The survivors came back and rebuilt the magical city after the war on top of the old Geffen's ruins. Demonic force could still be felt and with their magical knowledge, they isolated all the vile essences and entombed it at the center of the city where the demonic aura was at its strongest. After that, they built a tower to commemorate the loss of their leader and inside the tower, magical wards, and sentries were established to keep the demons from getting out of the old ruins. It was widely known as the great tower of Geffen. The tower itself is the gateway to the old ruins, where demons still lurk until this day. They say that from time to time, the Nosferatu was seen roaming on the lower levels of the ruins. Or so as the other adventurers say. But a word of advice, many adventurers loose their lives to find treasure, fame and glory under those ruins, but what's even scarier? The doppelganger demon also lives. One moment you're talking to your teammates the next you're already dead cause you didn't know that the demon took the place of your comrade."

Their eyes went in awe as the old man kept finished his story inside the pub. The night was really cool and a high time for people to go to pubs and grab a drink.

"Really now old man, you're seriously telling me that the old or ancient demons still lurks down there?" asked a knight who was nursing his mug of ale. "You expect us to believe that trash you've just mentioned? Or are you just saying that so that you can have all the treasures and loot to yourself?"

"Foolish man! I do not care if you go down there; I am just giving you a warning! Just like the other imbecile who goes down there carelessly throwing their lives away! What I wouldn't do to see your agonizing face, yelling for your mother!" the old man replied.

Upon hearing, the angered man drew his sword and turned the table from where he was sitting. Pointing the sword at the old man's neck, the knight seethed in anger, when a voice stopped them.

"Not us old man, you see them?" a woman wielding a long staff with an ornate stone at the center, pointing at her companions including the knight. They are my companions. My name is Marsella, the wizard. Those are my companions." pointing at the knight, then a tall guy with a falcon perched on his left shoulder. A priest which seems to be meditating while holding a cup of ale in one hand and a rosary on the other. Then from the shadows, a guy whose half face was covered in a mask, his katars gleaming beside their sheaths. "I'm a guild mistress and these are my guild mates. We have cleansed the Goblin menaces and a horde of orcs single handedly. We have faced monsters spawned at the depths of Byalan Islands and been through the culvert passage to deal with the menace in the sewers of the holy city. So don't tell us that we couldn't handle a task such as this." she boasted while flicking her hair. "Lower your sword Burrel, it's becoming un knightly of you. Even if he's a senile old man you shouldn't threaten the elderly." grinning while she continued.

"Bah! It's your funeral!" the old man replied as he went back to his ale. When the heat subsided inside the bar, the rowdy group took off and the knight glared at the old man spitting on the floor before getting out of the pub. The server, a cute girl with her hair tied into a pigtail just shook her head as she went over to the old man.

"Geeze Hapa, how many has it been this week? Five or six times?" She asked. The old man replied with a snort and took a large gulp from his mug.

"I don't care about it anymore Kelsey. They will not even listen. Like all those other stupid fools before or the others to come." He replied. He knew that like the others, they would also meet their doom under the ruins.

The knight led his party at the ruins where the undead lurks. Zombies emerged from the layers of ancient depth, attracted by the scent of living flesh. Slowly they moved towards the adventurers. Smirking, the knight charged slashing and hacking the undead as he made his way. One made it closer before being incinerated by a fireball courtesy of the wizard. The priest looked around sensing as if there is something ominous. Praying he started to draw his power.

"Thou art holy, thou art pure, free us from taint and darkness, protect us from the abominations, ANGELUS!" A hazy image of bells and feathers silhouetted above him for a few seconds before disappearing. The party members glowed and bathe in the holy defense as they trudged on to the lower ground.

"Stop, I can see some horse tracks here. Something's not right." He said while motioning the others to follow. Looking around intently for surprises to come out of the shadows, he pulled out a couple of silver arrows from his quiver and readied his hunter's bow. "It's coming." he said.

From the darkness emerged a horse covered in evil purple flame. It's red eyes glowing with pure evil and darkness. It shook its head and knickers before charging at the party.

"Battle positions!!" their party leader screamed as the party formed up. The wizard and the priest stayed at the back while the assassin and knight faced the demon head on. The hunter flanked them readying his bow.

The knight slashed the horse but his sword went through its body before sending the man flying with its kick. Surprised at what happened the priest suddenly remembered that shadow demons and ghosts are immune to physical attack.

"Everyone! that's a shadow demon! Only elemental attacks will kill it!" He yelled. The knight got up and quickly recovered after being sent flying a few feet above ground smashing into some ancient bricks.

"Blessed beings, hear thy prayers, lend me your powers to purify thy evil, Aspersio!" blessing the knights' sword with holy property. The horse charged again this time targeting the assassin but due to its quick reflexes, the shadow demon didn't hit him. The mage conjured ethereal bolts hitting the demon making it stagger a bit while the hunter damages the creature with his silver arrows. Hitting the creature dead on the forehead, the creature stopped its charge. Readying two arrows, he reloaded both arrows on his bow and executed a trademark skill used by hunters. "Double Strafing!" Then releasing the arrows to fly simultaneously on its target, hitting its head. The demon thrashed wildly as the effect of the silver arrows took place. Within seconds later the demon dissolved into thin air.

"Quickly recover and lets continue!" the wizard said as she motioned to the lead tracker to go on. They walked along the ancient ruins, with monsters popping up along the way. Pretty much they hacked and slashed their way through the lower depths making their way deeper underground. While walking through the dark patch, their tracker signaled them to stop, sensing as if something menacing is coming again. Then without warning a flock of bats appeared encircling them, some swooping to get a nick of human flesh. Normally these familiars are not such trouble however it's a different story if they attack in massive numbers.

"God of the north wind, aide me to destroy these foul creatures, Storm Gust!" The wizard conjured as she summoned an icy water element infused with wind encircling the flock, freezing them. Once frozen, they fall to the ground shattering into tiny pieces. " These creatures are pathetic."

From beneath the darkness, a silhouette figure appeared. A tall gangly man draped in what seemed to be an ancient cape approached the party. Grinning with malice he approached them slowly while calculating their capabilities.

"Ahh, so nice of you to visit my domain! I always love visitors around here, makes me feel special! But of course anyone who visits is welcome. Although I'm not too keen about letting them go!" he laughed while baring his sharp fangs at the group who raised and pointed their weapon at him.

Be gone demon! We have come to cleanse this place! We will defeat you! The priest replied. "Holy Light!" he shouted as a surge of holy force shot out of him and struck the man.

"Kabal! Let's charge him!!" The knight motioned for the assassin to follow him and charged straight at the man. Trailing swiftly the assassin unsheathed his katars and enchanted it with deadly poison, a trademark skill for the assassins then jumping at the man unleashing a barrage of deadly strikes with accurate precision hitting the vital points.

"Sonic Blow!!" the barrage went faster for the naked eye as it made minced meat out of the man, before leaping back behind for the knight to take over. The knight charged at the staggering man to hit him with a powerful blow which sends him flying and hitting the old pillars.

Nobody can withstand my bash demon! The minute you faced us you have sealed your fate! He smirked arrogantly as he watched their handy work at the demon. An eerie chuckle can be heard from the debris as the man rose up from the ground. The wounds inflicted by the assassin and the knight swiftly healed at an alarming rate as if he's never been hit. No traces of the cuts and wounds can be seen.

"My, my, too over confident are we? Is that all that you can muster pathetic human?" he stated as he began his slow approach once again. Angered by the man's arrogance, the knight charged again stabbing the man while the assassin aimed for its neck. Piercing the man through the stomach, the knight was surprised when his sword was stuck. Gritting his teeth, he pulled with all his might only to be chocked by the man and flinging him sideways crashing to a pile of dirt. The assassin dodged the retaliation of the man as he tried to swipe him.

"Be gone demon! North winds aid me, hear my call and send your frozen wrath! Frost Diver!" The wizard finished, as shards of ice erupted from the ground making its way to their enemy.

"FOOL! You think I could be killed with that?" he replied as he grabbed the assassins' arms, stunning the others at his speed and flinging him towards the direction of the fast approaching spell. Without a second to react, the assassin's eyes widened as the ice started to wrap his body, freezing him in a solid block of ice.

Aghast with horrors the wizard couldn't believe that the demonic entity used his team mate as a meat shield. Her spell backfired and now panic began to consume her. She looked around her and noticed her remaining team mates fight. The priest began onslaughts of his holy light spells while the hunter kept on strafing him with arrows w/c seemed to have little effect as the wounds pretty much heal instantly. They were indeed in trouble.

The man disappeared only to reappear behind the priest, grabbing him by the neck from behind and smashing his face at the pavement instantly killing him. The hunter seeing all of this shouted at their leader to flee while he took a handful of arrows and shot them all at the same time hitting the man with a lot of arrows pinning him to the wall. The arrow shower indeed worked wonders but alas, it was only to stall time.

The wizard recovered from her shock and seeing this as an opportunity, she channeled her remaining energy to this massive spell that she began to conjure. Her eyes glowed blue, as the mana leaked from her palms. Raising them up, surges of electricity started to dance around her body as she approach the last few passages of her incantation.

"North winds, hear my call, grant me your powers to send this vile demon to oblivion. Let the spirits of the wind guide me! Lend me your powers! Jupitel Thund….URRKK!! She was interrupted as a huge sword was impaled at her chest. Looking at the back, she saw Burrel, her knight comrade, as he slowly lifted the sword upwards tearing her flesh, and agonizingly splitting her slowly.

"Burr…el, but…..w-w-why?" she asked as tears slid down her face and blood started pouring out of her mouth. Burrel just grinned before changing into a sinister shadow, taking shape of an ethereal swordsman.

"Surprise!" he replied as he abruptly sliced the upper body into two killing the wizard. He laughed maniacally at his handy work. On the pile of dirt, a headless knight laid sprawled along the floor.

"Well, what will you do with the one frozen in ice?" he asked the tall lanky pale man.

"Let's take him to the sacrificial chambers. It is a nice day Doppelganger. Can you feel the seals weakening with every soul we offer to the dark gods? We will rise again and extract our vengeance upon these humans!"

Laughing maniacally like his comrade, Doppelganger brandished his sword and returned it at its sheath. "So what do you want to do to the other that escaped my dear Dracula?"

"I'm hungry…..I crave for a hunt!" he replied while grinning madly before transforming into a flock of bats heading for the direction where mostly the hunter fled. Doppelganger watched the demons with pumpkin heads lift the block of ice and carried him beneath the dark ruins. Another sacrifice he thought. Indeed, it was necessary; more souls are needed for the demonic pact to destroy the seals put by the humans. Indeed they will break out of the ruins and they will continue what they have started millennia's ago.

A few minutes later, an agonizing yell could be heard from afar. Yes indeed, the melodies of the tortured souls are music to their ears. They will open the seals to the deeper parts of the ruins into the old Geffenia where more of the unholy ones rest. They will unleash terror once again at Midgard.

A shriek was heard in the dead of the night from the dungeon entrance even reaching inside the pub, which stopped the patrons from drinking and stayed in silence for a while. Hapan just shook his head as the dungeon claimed a handful of souls once again. He knew that those foolish ones who ventured down the dungeons met their doom the moment they entered. He pitied them. He pitied those that lost their lives down there. Smiling bitterly, he raised his mug and made a toast in his thoughts to the fallen ones, because once, he was also a fool. A fool who lost his team mates down there to the abominations. A fool who narrowly escaped with his life and spent his remaining days pathetically becoming a drunk at the pub. He pitied them, including himself.

"And that Naruto is the history of Geffen." Sairi finished explaining as they made their way through the fields. "Up to these days, only skilled adventurers make their way down the ancient ruins. It's a good place to loot for items. But the danger is also great therefore inexperienced adventurers should stay away." Akira interrupted.

"But after the war people of Geffen rebuilt the city atop its old ruins. They sealed the old city because it was leaking of evil aura. Rumor has it that monsters nowadays below those ruins are stirring more and more often. Nobody knows the reason why but most believe that the seal is weakening." Rain added into the conversation. "But they shouldn't be too complacent with wards placed to protect the place. Although they're ancient and powerful wards, who knows they could be weakening. It's been around for thousands of years." Sairi interjected as they made their way atop of the hill.

It was a couple of days after the orky incident where they laid waste to the raiding horde. Instantly they all got along. Naruto got to know their temporary companions more. Both Sairi and Rain are cousins, roaming Midgard seeking adventure and along the way helping those that are in need. They were also amazed at the blond teens' display of his skills like his bushin no jutsu. Never in their lives have they witnessed a technique such as those that were pulled off by Naruto. Akira told the pair that he found Naruto with amnesia and has been helping him as not to arouse suspicion from the two. Akira explained to Naruto the bits and pieces of history about Rune Midgard, with Sairi and Rain adding their knowledge to the conversation from time to time.

Naruto stayed a little bit behind from the two and waited for Akira who was farther behind. "Well kid, were almost at Geffen. Any clues on what you're gonna do?"

"Akira-san, do you know a place that stores scrolls about legends and stuff from the past? I'd like to look up some things. Maybe it'll give me a clue on what I'm suppose to do. Or maybe even find my way home." He replied while reaching out his necklace underneath his cloth showing it to Akira as it glowed a little bit.

Akira smiled at his young companion. Smirking he slapped his shoulders from behind and assured him that there maybe some clues in Geffen.

"Well Naruto, best place to go to is Geffen's library. I'm sure we'd be able to find some clues there." he replied.

Naruto was still amazed at the creatures everywhere they passed by. Although majority of it were those pinkish cute blobs bouncing all around, occasional appearance of fluffy rabbit like creatures scurrying around could also be found. Rain told him that these creatures were called lunatics, one of the most common creatures found in Midgard. For novice adventurers they are the ideal creatures to train themselves with. Although not harmful enough to serious damage, their bite can be pretty painful for the inexperienced ones. As they made their way through the hills, Naruto could see other people scattered all around the plain. Some just passing by, others from what Rain mentioned before were novices. These children, barely reaching their teens were all around the field sporting their official brown novice gear, killing those caterpillar type creatures. Some are hunting those lunatics while others are fighting those cute porings, which saddened Naruto a bit. Looking puzzled, Akira explained that these novices need to learn how to fight by defeating creatures and since they've only just began, they should start out with the weakest creatures they can find. Once they've gained enough experience or learn enough skills, they can apply for their certain job classes and make their way throughout Midgard. While most people preferred to go on an adventure, many opted to stay and do regular jobs too. Naruto thought about it and compared it to konoha which was exactly the same. While many applied to be shinobis at the academy, a lot also prefer being civilians. It's the same in Midgard too.

He looked at what seemed to be a group of peco peco riders heading out to the frontier. Rain looked at the group passing them. These knights armed with spear must have been sent to patrol the outskirts of Geffen.

"Looks like they keep sending more patrols to the border." He said while still looking at the group of knights leaving dust behind their trail. "Unrest is present all throughout the capital cities. Before making our way through Geffen we heard that the Prontera is also tightening up their border patrols. They say that there were frequent skirmishes at the east and northern borders."

Yeah not only here, same as Aldebaran, however it is peaceful at Merchant City of Alberta and same for Izlude too. No attacks for a couple of years now but I wouldn't get too relaxed. Akira replied.

Rain-san, what are you gonna do when you get to Geffen? Naruto asked.

Looking at his cousin he asked. "Well Sairi? What shall we do at Geffen?"

We should look for a quest when we get there. Who knows, there are many people in need of our help once we arrive there. And what about you guys? Where are you off to? She asked.

Well we do not know yet Sairi. Probably stock up some supplies and there is something that I want to research at the library. Akira replied for Naruto while receiving a nod from the priestess. Upon reaching the hill, there they saw at the end of the plain was a huge stone bridge and beyond that stood a massive wall. But what captured Naruto's eyes was the largest tower he has ever seen in his entire life. He can't even compare it's massive size and height at the Hokage's tower back at Konoha.

Smiling, Sairi glanced at Naruto. "Naruto, welcome to Magic City of Geffen."

Wow…….s-s-sugoii!! He replied dumbly still mesmerized at the sight before him. It was indeed beautiful and magnificent. Naruto wondered, if this is the new Geffen, how much grander could the old one be?

Once the party set foot onto the bridge, Naruto still couln't get over his amazement. The city structures were massive. Huge crowds gather everywhere, but what fascinated him the most were the diverse population all around, ranging from blacksmiths whose vending their wares, to priests and knights haggling or just passing by. But majority of them were mages or wizards, since this is their home. Still he couldn't help but be more amazed when he got a closer look at the Geffen tower. This world sure is different from where he hailed from, until they entered the huge gateway, the entrance to the magical city of Geffen.

"What the heck is that?" Naruto pointed at a guy with a weird hat. From where he's standing, he's identify the man as a knight due to his bulky plate mail, but the most uncanny thing is a hat made out of cake atop his head.

"That my friend is what you call a cake hat." Akira replied smirking at what Naruto's pointing at. "Ne, ne Akira-san, wouldn't he be bothered by the ants or bugs he's gonna attract while he wears that thing?"

"Don't know Naruto, haven't tried using it. But they say that wearing the cake hat symbolizes your day of birth. So probably that guy's birthday is today. "He replied.

"Geeze whats the point of telling the whole world that it's your birthday? Isn't that like showing off or something? Or maybe just a way for others to treat you?

"Probably, but enough of that, lets head on our way." The smith said as he led them through the crowded streets of Geffen.

Akira and company laughed as Naruto gazed all around him with the curiosity of a child, smiling and inquiring about the things he never saw before. May it be from the headgears and accessories and even at the merchants and smith's vending shops. Never had he seen different kinds of head gears. Some cookier than the others, or some cooler and menacing to look at like Akira's bone helm. Majority of the novices they saw were wearing smiley masks and then there are cute bunny bands that seemed to be popular amongst the women. Akira explained that the hat brings luck to its owner.

Upon reaching the plaza district they've decided to go on their separate ways. Shaking their companions hands, they bid each other goodbye.

"Sairi-san, Rain-san, thanks for everything that you've done for us. I'm quite sure that we would've had a hard time if you guys hadn't come." Thanking the two while shaking their hands.

"I'm sure we'll meet again Naruto, Akira. Thank you also for everything you've done." Sairi bowed her head at the two while Rain was shaking Akira's hands.

Rain waved his hands at the two as he and his cousin began to disappear in the crowd before yelling at Naruto. "Well then guys well see you later!"

Geffen Library

Akira sighed for the fifth time as he looked at the piles of books they've taken out. The titles ranged from mythology, ancient history and ancient stones and gems but no matter how hard they searched, they couldn't find a clue. Naruto scratched his head starting to feel frustrated after he set down a huge tome containing the ancient history of Midgard. Deciding that they've had enough, Akira led the poor blonde out of the library and both of them searched for an Inn. They're really both tired and needed the rest badly. A soft bed and warm sheets is what they've really needed since they've been on the road for a while.

Looking at Naruto, Akira wondered how disheartened his companion must be. "Hey kid, don't worry. There are still a lot of tomes in there that we haven't touched yet and I'd be damned if we can't find a single clue."

Thanks Akira-san, I may be a little disappointed but I won't give up. Because that is my nindo. He replied as he laid down on his bunk and covered himself with his blanket. Few minutes later exhaustion claimed him and he fell asleep.

Akira smiled, he couldn't believe that kid's worth all the trouble he's been too. He laughed at his intuition. First an encounter with the orc lord just a few days after he met Naruto and Akira couldn't help but wonder what could happen next. Checking his zenny bag, Akira shook his head. They were indeed low on money and tomorrow he's gonna have to haggle some of the loots they've acquired, and also get himself a cart.

the next morning

Naruto woke up alone inside the room. He looked at his companion's bunk only to find it empty. Looking behind the small table he saw a note and a small pouch filled with coins and began to read the note.

Naruto,

Went to sell some of the loots for money. Gonna be back in a little while so just stay there. left you some zennies just incase you're hungry. you can find food at the pub just below the inn.

Akira

Pondering on what to do after reading the note, Naruto decided to eat since he felt his stomach grumbled loudly.

Pub

Heading straight to the pub, he looked around and saw a few customers. Not much activity since the sun is still up. He sat down at the counter and decided to order some bread and meat. What he wouldn't do for a bowl of ramen but there's nothing much that he could do.

"You seem like a lively young lad, so tell me, what are you doing here on Geffen? You don't seem to be a mage so I'm quite sure you're an adventurer."A man spoke as he approached Naruto.

"Uhh, the place just happened to be on our path so we stopped by and rested. Me and my friend are travelers. He's a smith." Naruto mentioned while he kept eating his meal. The drunk snorted at the blonde " Ya know, I've seen those eyes on all the other foolish adventurers that ventured down at the dungeons of Geffen. Such a waste if you tell me."

"Huh? What is Geffen's dungeon old man? " He stared intently at the drunk who was spacing off. "Listen and heed my words traveler. It is the vilest place in Midgard. Ancient evil lurks down. The only thing that kept them from getting out of the dungeons were the seals and wards placed to keep them isolated. However I fear that it's powers are weakening."

Looking interested, Naruto continued his inquiry about the dungeons while the old man explained to him about adventurers who carelessly ventured down there, meeting their doom.

"And now you see, nobody ever gets out of there alive." Naruto stared at him intently pondering on all the information he got from the drunk. Then suddenly a hand tapped his shoulders w/c caused Naruto to turn around abruptly only to see his friend who has just arrived at the pub.

"Wow, tall tale you got there old man. You sure it's not the alcohol that's talking?" he said to the old man who retorted back angrily. "Laugh if you must but I'm telling the truth. You're no different from those imbeciles that went down there to find treasures."

"Oh I beg to differ old man, I wouldn't risk myself for some mindless treasure hunt. So rest assured you can keep your story to yourself. We have other business to attend to." Akira replied while receiving a "hmmpp" from the old drunkard.

Naruto stood and went to the pub entrance with Akira behind him when a cute waitress stopped them on their way. A waitress who introduced herself as Kelsey bowed at them and apologized for the old man's conduct.

"We're very sorry about him. He means no harm though. Hapan's been like that since he lost his comrades down there at the ruins."

Do not worry about it. We totally understand. Well goodbye then, just make sure he stays out of trouble." Akira replied as he led Naruto out of the pub and into the busy streets of Geffen.

Out at the pub, Naruto learned the dealings and hagglings of customers and sellers. He saw Akira dealing with a fellow smith about some stones. Trading of items with the same values can also make up for money. He learned that smiths get discounts from general stores as he saw Akira stock up a lot of white potions while paying for only 70 of the total price. After stocking up on supplies both of them went to the alleys heading back to the inn.

"Naruto, give me your dagger."

The blonde handed his weapon to the smith as they went to an empty alley. Akira pulled out a small portable furnace from his cart, which puzzled Naruto to no end on how Akira could fit many items on a small cart. Then Akira pulled out a crystalline stone and started pounding it with his hammer breaking it to pieces. Then melting it and crafting it. The melted substance was dipped into the dagger as the metal absorbed it. Once it hardened, Akira started to pound the dagger with his hammer smoothening the lumps of melted substance. After the smoothening process, Akira began to sharpen the blade into a whetstone. After sharpening, he held the dagger and checked it. It glittered and reflected the light. From the looks of it, the dagger's sharpness was increased and the same also for its durability. He handed it back at Naruto who was amazed at the skills of his companion.

"Wow sugoii Akira-san! Its even sharper than before! What was that stone you melted and fused with the dagger?" he asked curiously, as he kept on checking his dagger. "Oridecon. They're used for forging weapons, increasing their sharpness and durability. For armors we use Elunium which is rare."

As they stepped out of the alley, a woman bumped into Akira, before stumbling over. She seemed to be crying and filled with panic.

"What seems to be the problem madam?" Akira asked as he looked at her tear strickened eyes. "My daughter! She went inside the dungeons when her pet dog ran away! I tried to follow her but I was stopped by the guards. They say that they'll bring her back but…but… it's been an hour already and they still haven't found her!"

"Good god! A kid inside a dungeon? That's like a lamb thrown into a lion's den!"

"Please strangers! Help me save my daughter! I've been asking other adventurers but they kept ignoring me! Please help me find my daughter!"

"Akira-san! We have to help her! We have to save her daughter!" Naruto spoke up. "We not even sure if she's still alive down there. It's already been an hour plus the monsters down there are restlessly stirring."

"No Akira-san!" Naruto interrupted. "We have to try! We have to save the girl down there! "Sighing in frustration, Akira agreed. He knew there's trouble bound to come their way…..again.

"Well you heard my companion madam, we'll try and look for your daughter, although we couldn't guarantee you that we'll find her but we'll try our best." he explained as she got a teary nod from the mother. "Well then off to the dungeons we go!"

Dungeons

Naruto and Akira made their way to the lower levels of the tower where the entrance to the old ruins was located. The place was musty and it reeked of death and evil. Familiars flew around same as poisonous mushroom like creature that will take a bite at any living creatures. Also to Naruto's dread, he saw many green porings, which reminded him of that unfortunate event from before, although it made him respect the creature. Naruto used his kage bushin clones and made a wide sweep of the place to find any clues of the child. A few minutes later, they saw small footmark, which leads to the lower dungeons, and they decided to proceed there as well.

Feeling as if something is following them, Naruto readied his daggers and sent some clones to flank whatever it was that was trailing them. Akira noticed this too as he readied his axe while staying alert. Then a dark silhouette appeared, thinking that it's an appropriate time for an attack, the clones leaped and flanked what ever it was on the shadows only to meet a brandishing spear which dispelled them. Seeing that his clones disappeared, Naruto charged head on. Then a sudden shout stopped him out of his track.

"WAIT!" Akira stopped also as he noticed the figures reveal themselves. Then he saw Rain and Sairi came to view under an illuminated spot from the torch lights. "Guys! What the hell are you doing here?" he asked feeling relieved that it wasn't some creepy demon.

"Rain saw you guys talking to a woman before entering the dungeons. After you guys left we talked to her and she explained about her daughter so we decided to tag along and help out. We had a hard time looking for you guys." Sairi explained as Rain lowered his spear. "Damn it guys you almost gave me a heart attack when something from the shadows jumped. I'm glad I didn't go spear boom on your figures. Thought you guys were demons or something."

"Heh, well since were all here, would you like to join our party? Sairi, Rain?" Akira replied while offering his hand to the knight, Rain nodded in agreement and graciously accepted his offer.

"The little girl might be in trouble. Let's go!" Naruto spoke with sheer determination as the others agreed. Akira smiled, looking at his companion. An official party was formed and the four of them headed to depth where they will challenge the evil that lurks in the darkness.

Author's Note:

This has got to be the longest chapter I've ever written. anyway thanks for reading. and as I've mentioned before, bit by bit the idea's coming back to me. thanks again for those who took their time and read this fic. Really appreciate it. Reviews are welcome

Magos Octavia – is an OC. doesn't have anything to do with the original RO story.

The Geffen history Ive made up. Although it's a little bit similar to Geffenia's story without the monster bosses though.

Dracula – Vampire MVP boss found on the 2nd level of Geffen Dungeon. His mobs are familiars.

Doppelganger – MVP boss found at the 3rd level of Geffen Dungeon.

Other Notes:

Oridecon - Widely known as the Blessed Metal, it can increase the damage of weapons once welded to them and strengthening their durability in battle.

Naruto was in awe when he saw different kinds of headgears. ( I'm thinking about jack be dandy head gear for him. For those RO players tell me what you think.)

List of Skills Mentioned

Angelus – skills used by acolytes or priest classes. This skill temporarily boosts up defense and protection from darkness

Aspersio-Aspersio changes your own or an Allies weapon property to Holy.

Double Strafing – range attack that fires two arrows simultaneously

Storm Gust- Summons an icy Water Element storm that hits targets in the area of effect. Mosters hit 3 times will freeze.

Sonic Blow – A skill used by assassins. Can only be executed while the assassin is equipped with katars. Attack delivers a fast fury of hits to disable the enemy.

Frost Diver– A devastating water spell that causes the target to freeze.

Jupiter Thunder – Massive lightning spell used by wizards. This spell is listed as one of a wizards' ultimate skill.