Suzie was already level 9. There were a set of starter classes that a play could choose from. It was then up to the player to grow stronger and achieve certain conditions to advance into higher tiered classes. For example, at level 10 in the rouge class, she could choose between following a bunch of thieves or joining a den of assassins as an apprentice. From there, there will be their own skill trees for the new class. Suzie took me to where I could buy a pass to come and go as I please from the city. When we were in the open she led me down a path where enemies spawned in. She taught me the ropes by telling me about all the weapons I had and how to use them in combat. I was able to kill some slimes and goblins for a few hours. I reached level 2 in no time. I looked around and saw Suzie had wandered of at some point. I looked around for her. When I saw her she was engaging a red, large goblin. One was already on the ground.
We had formed a party and I was benefitting from her success. She was hard carrying me. I wanted to get stronger and more confident so we could do more things together. "These are Goblin Champions. They spawn after a dozen goblins have been killed in an area" she explained as she ran to me. I held my glaive and we faced it together. Suzie made sure to grab the aggro as I slashed at it with the glaive and threw my javelins. My stats were not that high even though I had specialties for them. It meant I still had to work for my kills. Throwing them long distances was a big task and I winded up missing all but one. Suzie was keeping it at bay as I fumbled around. I drew my sword and charged in. With a mighty yell, I stabbed it through his heart. Suzie cheered for me. I felt really good. Suzie wiped her brow and said "Well, that is basically it. You need to work more on combat, but I'm tired right now. We can also start with doing some quests in the city".
I nodded and followed her back. Bardolf and Ancelin were still on duty. I was scared about what they would say. When I approached them, Bardolf looked at me then at Suzie. "What are you doing back here? Get kicked out of the city already? And you, knife ears? Probably up to no good, I bet" Bardolf smirked. Suzie glared at him and showed her papers. I did the same. Ancelin looked us up and down and said "You know what, I think they might be able to help us with that problem of ours. I wouldn't hurt to ask". Bardolf scoffed and said "Fine. Ask them if you want to so badly". Ancelin took a deep breath and said "We have a big problem with the poachers and smugglers getting through our checks and getting away with their crimes. If you helped it would look good on you". A popup appeared. The quest was to break up a smuggling ring. It was four stars. "This is a good quest. I don't know if its going to be okay for you".
Four stars meant there was going to be some combat involved. I didn't mind. "The best way to learn is to just go for it" I said. She smiled and accepted the quest. "Well, you got a week. Come to the garrison once you find the hideout. Someone will be sent with you to help make the arrests" Ancelin said. Bardolf scoffed again with his arms behind his head. "Don't expect much from them. For all we know, they could be part of it" We rolled our eyes and continued on into the city. Suzie smiled wide and said "I'm a rouge. I know where the smuggler's den spawns. We can take them out" I asked "That won't have any consequences for you? No one is going to stop you from going back afterwards?". She shook her head. "'There are no strong bonds amongst players and NPCs' is a phrase here. It means that NPC's operate on their own reasons and are very complex. Aside from making them fall in love with you, they can be influence into killing or betraying you".
