"The license shows your level and rank," Liana explained. "Rank 2 for you. Rank 3 for me. Cities take that seriously."
She looked at him. "Especially someone like you. A Rank 2 with that control will get noticed fast."
Fenric sighed. "So attention again."
"Get used to it," she said. "Strength always comes with eyes watching."
They continued walking.
As the sun climbed higher, they passed other travelers—merchants with carts, hunters carrying monster parts, guards escorting goods.
No one bothered them.
By afternoon, distant stone walls appeared on the horizon.
Fenric squinted. "That's Myser?"
"Outer walls," Liana confirmed. "Big city. Port-connected. Adventurer Guild branch is strong there."
Fenric adjusted the strap on his pack.
"So what happens first?"
Liana answered calmly. "Registration. Aura test. Combat verification if needed. Background check."
"And after that?"
She smiled slightly. "After that, you're officially part of the world outside that village."
