Rama and the Lost Art of Martialism
First Mission: Looking for Black Roses

First person point of view, Rama.

"I managed to take one paper with the mission for you."

Lisa said with a smile.

"So this is what's called embezzlement?"

I said in my heart while squinting at Lisa.

"What do you see, Rama?"

Ask Lisa.

"No, it's nothing!"

My words instantly whistled and threw away my face.

"Oh yes, Lisa. What is the mission specific to us?"

Ask Renia to him.

Lisa then smiled, and told us to read it ourselves.

After receiving the paper containing the mission, the four of us then read the contents. As it turned out, the mission that was written was We were asked to pluck black roses that were in the valley of Hell.

"What's right, it's this?"

I asked Renia.

"If you don't believe it, just read it yourself!"

Said Renia while gluing the paper beside me.

"Aww, sick Renia!"

My reaction.

"But, why does the mission sound so easy?"

Ask Isabella.

"True, are we going to get paid handsomely just by picking those flowers?"

Ask Nyx.

"Now, we should definitely try it first!"

Renia assured us all.

"All right, what are you waiting for? Come on!"

I said excitedly.

We all went to the valley of Hell, where the black rose was.

"The forest is so thick!"

I said while removing the branches of the tree.

"Be careful, this forest must be flammable!"

"A little fire may be possible

it caused a huge fire!"

"I'm talking to you, Rama!"

Renia.

"Yes, I know!"

Answer her.

We walked through a thick forest. It feels like the air here is so hot, even though it is covered by dense forests.

"That's only natural, the continent is indeed famous for its hot climatic conditions."

"It's no wonder the heat is so ubiquitous."

Explanation from Renia.

In my heart, I wondered, With such hot climate conditions, but why can there still be such a dense forest here. I then asked Renia.

"Oh yes Renia. Doesn't a plant need water to perform photosynthesis, and with it to survive?"

"With these conditions, where is it possible that plants can grow to a bushy like this, right?"

I asked Renia.

He then explained the history of how this place was dubbed as the Valley of Hell.

"20 years ago, when war was at its peak. The general of the Turifnes kingdom and his soldiers went to this place, they made a massive invasion to conquer the kingdom of Volcanofall. Many victims from Volcanofall's side were killed, and the blood of their corpses is said to have absorbed into the ground, and made the forest so dense here. That is why, this Valley is referred to as the Valley of Hell!"

Explanation from Renia.

"The forest here supposedly does not need water to survive, but it needs blood."

Continue saying.

Hearing this made me cringe.

"You ... You didn't scare me at all, did you?"

I asked Renia.

"You can see the evidence for yourself, Rama."

Renia.

"Huh? Meanin?"

I asked him back.

"Just use your blood, and splash it on a tree!"

Answer Renia.

Suddenly, Nyx shouted and said that she had done so.

"I did it!"

Nyx yells.

"You surprised me, you orange cat!"

I was shocked by his screams.

"Look, totally absorbed!"

Isabella.

"Quickly, we must complete this mission!"

I said while shaking.

"Chc .. You're so scared, Rama!"

Said Renia mocking me.

Long story short, we walked through the forest long enough, there were no signs that there were black roses around here.

"Do you have a clue as to the whereabouts of the black rose, Renia?"

"No. As far as I know, black roses are quite a rare flower. However, based on the book I've read, the flower is very often found here."

Answer Renia.

"Then, what is the function of the black flower?"

I asked to go back to him.

"Every petal of a black rose has efficacy against our magic power. Where if we eat it, it will restore and increase the capacity of the Mana energy that we have."

Renia answered back.

"1 petal alone, can increase our Mana energy capacity by as much as 100%."

Continue the words of Renia.

"This is actually very useful for us as novice magicians, where the Mana energy we have, has only a little capacity compared to middle and upper level magicians."

"It does not require extra exercise, just eat 1 petal alone has given the maximum effect."

Continue Renia's words to me.

I then realized, that during the fight. I always ran out of Mana energy very quickly. That means, the capacity of the Mana energy I have is indeed small.

"Wait!"

Isabella realized something.

"What's up, Isabella?"

Ask her.

"Look, guys!"

Isabella pointed at something.

Looking at the direction pointed by Isabella, there was a tree so big. Where, the tree is like standing alone and does not join with other smaller trees. So, like making a gap in the shape of a circle.

"We're lucky!"

Renia.

"Look, under that big tree! There's a black rose."

Continue his words with pleasure.

We then ran to the place where the black rose was.

"Can I eat it?"

I asked the others.

"Have you lost your mind?

we are asked to pluck and take it to the guild, not to eat it!"

Said Renia firmly.

"Come on, just one petal."

I said while pleading with Renia.

"No ... no … "

"In a clearly written mission, for us to bring it to the guild!"

Answer Renia.

"I guess the guild people, won't realize losing a single petal on this black rose!"

Continue my words while trying to take them.

I then managed to pluck the black rose, and tried to pluck out one eyelid for me to eat.

"Hey, Rama. Stop that!"

Said Renia while holding my hand.

"Come on, just one petal!"

I said while trying to pull my hand back.

"Can't!"

Renia

"Why are you so cute, but it's not written there to bring it in full, right?!"

My speech.

"Despite that, it doesn't hurt for us to be a little careful!"

Renia.

We both pulled each other over, with my right hand holding a black rose stalk, and my left hand trying to bring it closer to me.

All of a sudden, my right hand was bleeding a lot because it was holding onto a stalk that had many thorns.

"Rome!!!"

"Your hands!!!"

"Blood?!"

Renia, Isabella and Nyx.

I then felt a dizziness that was so incredibly intense.

"Are you okay, Rama?!"

Renia asked me in a panicked tone.

Not answering yet, my body immediately collapsed because it could not stand it anymore.

Looking up at the sky, the world seems to be spinning in my eyes. Then, I felt a very heavy drowsiness. Isabella, Renia and Nyx were heard calling my name, but their voices slowly disappeared. And me too, fainted.