New World
Light Guardians

"So you're a member of the Light Guardian?" Toni was shocked to hear what Vizgraf had to say. Along the way Vizgraf did explain the outline of life in the Hidden Forest Kingdom. He also explained about an elite army formed by the Hidden Forest Kingdom consisting of NPCs and selected players. The team is called Light Guardian.

"Really... Are you interested in joining us? But it's not easy to join us. There's a lot of tests you have to go through, and the most important thing is that you have to be strong." Vizgraf slightly emphasized his last sentence. He is proud to have been a member of Light Guardian, revealing that he is also a strong player.

"Interesting anyway... But we might not be here long, we should go to the South Mountain Kingdom as soon as possible."

"The Kingdom of South Mountain? What do you want to do in the southern tip of the Kingdom? Nothing interesting there." Although Vizgraf had never left the South Mountain Kingdom, he had certainly heard that the South Mountain Kingdom had just experienced a civil war. The kingdom that had just switched hands of power was definitely still in the recovery stage, and there was certainly nothing special there.

"There is nothing interesting. But I have to go there. There's someone waiting for me there." Toni stared intently at the southern sky. Thinking about his friend who went missing for no reason there.

"Well, if that's your decision... But come by our training ground. Who knows you've changed your mind." Vizgraf is still trying to persuade Toni and Red Ascend, especially after he sees a hammer hanging beside Toni's right thigh. Vizgraf believes that Toni has a special class, considering that it is very rare for a player to use a hammer as their main weapon.

Toni did not immediately answer the invitation from Vizgraf, she needed to look towards Red Ascend first. Red Ascend who still put on a pouting face only gave a nod, without changing the look of his face that seemed indifferent. He did not bother about the decision Toni chose.

Seeing the indifferent face of Red Ascend Toni only let out a long sigh. But Toni was still curious about the Light Guardian training ground, she wanted to see what the elite forces of the Hidden Forest Kingdom looked like. "alright... Let's go there..."

Vizgraf was pleased that his invitation was finally accepted by Toni. Although he was also a bit confused to see the attitude of Red Ascend who was so indifferent to him. Vizgraf concludes that Red Ascend is a reclusive woman. But of course it was only in Vizgraf's mind, not the actual reality that Red Ascend thought of.

Stepping the three pairs of legs to the Light Guardian training ground. Not to forget also Vizgraf explained some details of the basic needs of players in the Hidden Forest Capital. Such as shops to buy potions, weapon shops, and entertainment venues that are usually visited by players when stopping in the Capital of the Hidden Forest.

Indeed, the number of players in the Hidden Capital is not as many as in the Royal Empire. Toni also understood this, considering the difficulty of access to be able to enter the Capital of the Hidden Forest. Which player would pay a few gold coins just to take a boat to reach the Capital of the Hidden Forest? They must be more concerned with upgrading their weapons and skill of course. Toni also if you do not think about the safety of the Red Ascend and the travel time they have to go through, of course, also choose to walk.

A fortress-like building welcomes Toni and the Red Ascend at the Light Guardian training ground for the first time. The 5-meter-high wall became a barrier that limited the road outside the building with a training ground.

Toni found 4 guards guarding the entrance of the training ground. The four of them were NPCs who had Elf races. Each of them carried a spear in their right hand, and a sword sheathed beside their right thigh.

"Miss Vizgraf..." The entrance guard saluted Vizgraf's arrival.

"They are both my guests. Let them in."

"Yes Miss..." The entrance guard opened a double door made of wood. Once seen Toni can find out if the door that became the only entrance to the training ground has been strengthened by magic.

Spring...

A voice barged into Toni and Red Ascend's ears as they passed through the entrance and stood in the courtyard of the training ground. It was as if their ears had just been passed by a mosquito.

Unlike the outside of the building, in this building Toni found the sound of explosive sounds and the sound of magic incisions from several directions. Toni immediately held the hammer in her right thigh, preparing for an inevitable fight.

"Silent... It was the voice of the Light Guardian members who were practicing." Vizgraf tried to calm Toni who seemed to have taken aba aba to fight. As well as Red Ascend, the red-haired girl had already held her magic wand with both hands. Prepare to remove the spell.

"Exercise? Like those? Aren't they afraid of damaging the buildings around here?"

"That's what I was thinking about, too. But after knowing the truth..." Vizgraf explained to Toni and Red Ascend that the building where the Light Guardian had been equipped with a magic shield around it. The building of the training ground was also augmented with space magic, making the building of the training ground many times larger in area than seen from the outside.

"So why did I hear such a strange sound when I came in here?"

"Yep... Exactly it... That buzzing sound is a sign you're entering an area that has space magic."

"Let me drive you around..." Vizgraf certainly did not want to make his guests just stay silent on the front page. The Light Guardian training ground was so vast, it took hours to be able to browse through each place.

Toni and Red Ascend were so amazed to see the quality displayed by the players and NPCs who were members of the Light Guardian. Seeing them fight each other's attacks to train their bodies makes Toni's hands so itchy, eager for him to join in training with them.

What else after knowing if at the training ground Light Guardian provided heal potion for free. Which certainly makes anyone not hesitant to fight each other with all their strength, without fear of severe injury or death when training.

"Vigraph... Aren't you on holiday today?" A man's voice forced Vizgraf to turn his gaze toward the owner of the voice.

"Ah... Commander..." Vizgraf paid his respects to the green-haired Elf figure who came to approach him.

"No need to be so formal... You're on holiday today... Who're they?"

"Ah... Excuse me... This is my friend... Toni and Red Ascend. Toni, the Red Ascend... This is Commander Poska, the second-highest leader of the Light Guardians after the Elf King of course.

"You're Commander Light Guardian?" Toni seemed to be in disbelief, the figure of the Elf in front of her was one of the Elves who became her savior on the boat earlier.

"Ah... Da... You were on that boat, yeah..." Poska tried to remember the faces of Toni and Red Ascend, deservedly he felt familiar with the faces of the two friends Vizgraf.

"You know each other... Good then..." Vizgraf.

"No... Commander and we only met once, and even then we have to thank the Commander for saving both of us." Toni tried to explain to Vizgraf.

"Haha... No need to think too much. It is our duty to be protectors in this Kingdom."

"Are you here to take the selection test?"

"No no Commander... We're just looking lookin' at." Toni quickly refuted his question, afraid that Vizgraf would arrive at nylonong to answer Poska's question.

"Ah... A pity... You both look strong." Poska lamented Toni's rejection. Poska could see that the weapon pinned on Toni's right thigh was no ordinary weapon.

"You're too complimentary of our Commander. Even we're nothing compared to Commander." Toni certainly did not want to hear the praise of Poska, he had seen for himself how Poska could destroy a pirate ship easily.

"Don't be too low... Let's go inside... It's better to talk while sitting back down." Poska invited the three of them to enter a nearby building. Can Toni assume if the building is a room to welcome guests.

The four of them sat down and told each other, more precisely Poska who dominated the chat. Poska explained that the Light Guardian had just been formed about a month ago. So Light Guardian was still lacking in members. Not to forget also Poska explained the main task of the Light Guardian is to close all dungeons that appear in the Hidden Forest Kingdom and its surroundings.

Toni who heard Poska's explanation was certainly confused. For what does the Hidden Forest Kingdom care about Dungeons? Unlike in the Royal Empire, the Empire seemed indifferent to the appearance of dungeons. And allow the players to handle it. But of course Toni did not dare to ask further, such a thing is certainly an important secret that must be guarded by Poska.

"I am interested in the ability of the Light Guardian members who can fly. Did they use magic to fly?" Toni was finally able to take the opportunity to ask the question that had been holding her mind. That question also made Toni willing to join Vizgraf to visit the Light Guardian training ground.

"Fly away?" Poska recalls what happened when he met Toni.

"Oh... That's... You could say so.. But rather we use mana to get our bodies to float."

"Where?" Tony was getting confused himself. How can it be used to fly? All this time where only he used to bring out his skill.

"You don't know?" Poska put on an expression as if he was surprised. Though he already knows if Toni and Red Ascend certainly do not know about which way to use.

Toni and Red Ascend were just silent while shaking their heads, not daring to speak fear if instead they both became embarrassed themselves.

"I can teach you both if you want..."

"really?" Tony could not help but feel joyful. If any could be used for such a thing. Surely it would be great if later he could fly alone with Red Ascend.

"certain... But you guys should join the Light Guardian." Poska gave a meaningful smile. Signifying himself does not want to lose time teaching someone who can not provide benefits for him.

"That's..." Toni and Red Ascend looked at each other. They were eager to know how to use mana to fly. But should I join the Light Guardian? It was hard for both of them to give an answer directly. Given the purpose of the two of them was to go to the South Mountain Kingdom.