The Degree
Surprising Discovery

Two weeks since Ray came to Open World. The injuries he had had recovered enough but that did not mean he was a hundred percent healthy. Surely a deep wound like being hit by a gunshot would take at most two months to recover.

Ray wasted no time. In addition to constantly improving his physical strength Ray also improved his understanding of his Degree as well as the Open World situation.

During this time Ray only once went to the river to retrieve the information left behind by Terumi and Leo.

From the looks of the eastern situation is not good enough because there are certain turmoil that is not explained in detail.

Even so the leader of the great guild in the east, the Maguire Order dealt with it directly. Not sure what happened, Terumi just wrote that the strength of the person was very terrible.

Terumi did not write much about it because he did not want to generate speculation is not important when the information is very minimal.

For now Ray will be more focused on what he will face. Ray will join Erina's guild and get to the riddle of what will lead her to the answer to solving the fifth task.

“I'm grateful that you chose my union as a destination but is it okay to join now? When. join you will immediately get bonus tasks from Secret or union.”

Ray was surprised by it but he had expected it after observing all this time.

Redwest guild members were almost rare in Erina's residence because they seemed busy doing things. Ray speculates that there is some sort of mission they are on.

“I know it. And therefore I choose to join now.”

Erina looks doubtful for some things, your “Condition has not completely recovered. It's best to wait until your wound fully recovers.”

“What is the weight of the mission that I will live?”

“They are various but all have something in common: entering the basement. Up there you will face some robots and maybe there is something else that appears because you are second generation.”

“So. Then, are you going to provide weaponry for us people who accept duty?”

The advantage of the union is having savings for union purposes such as weaponry and food. For lodging, of course, the union will provide it.

Ray is convinced that there is a degree cut for the union, although there is something Ray does not understand in some places.

“Of course we will prepare everything needed. Starting from supplies and weaponry to tents to stay overnight if needed.”

Erina said that the DP obtained from the task will get a cut of 50% for the benefit of the union.

Even so, 50% is not a small amount, but if estimated it is worth the things obtained. You can eat twice a day and get lodging for free.

“Surely it's not a cheap price. But with the facilities I provide there is no protest. After all, with my Degree no one will be able to challenge me.”

When Erina teased her Degree Ray slightly furrowed her brows. She certainly can't accept the fact that Erina used her Degree to Ray.

But fortunately until now Erina did not try to do presumptuous things by abusing her Degree.

In addition, Ray also did not try to act rashly so that Erina did not put other shackles on him.

“I don't want to talk about that. But it seems that I also need to pay for it, huh?”

If Ray can want a gift for himself because the preparation for his plan requires a lot of DP.

“Specifically for you I will waive the fee and will only cut 20% only. Surely there are conditions that you must meet.”

Although still getting the cut but it is not detrimental. Ray will get shelter, supplies and weapons from Erina at a cheap price.

“What are the terms?”

“Fufu, you'll find out later. Take it easy, this is not something unreasonable. This will benefit you.”

Erina showed a smile that Ray did not understand. He had some suspicions about what to propose. But because he did not know it is better to remain vigilant.

...[***]...

Nightfall. Elsewhere, Leo roams the forest alone with lanterns to light his way.

“There were things that bothered me when the previous task. It's a pity I can't bring Terumi, her ability is very useful at a time like this.”

Leo could not give his complaint. After all, he did not want any bad rumors or suspicions for taking a girl away in the middle of the night.

Besides, he didn't want to get any obstacles. Although Terumi is not a burden at all, she is still a woman and even in the modern era mystical things are still common among girls.

“I remember the direction here.”

Leo continued to walk carefully because he was worried that there were people around or stalkers. Something he wanted to look for was something that still seemed to be a secret.

The fact their union didn't do things like guarding or anything was enough to explain it.

In addition, the location is also on the border of the eastern and western union. Although not infrequently people come to do some things, it still feels surprising because no one realizes it.

“This is the place. The only waterfall in Open World.”

Leo had only seen the Open World map once but his memory was strong enough that he was able to project the map through his memories.

“Looks like I have to go to the base.”

The moon shines bright enough but its rays are not enough to illuminate the base of the waterfall. Fortunately Leo brought a lantern that is able to hold in the water.

Leo took off his shirt and immediately hid it so people wouldn't find it.

He then jumped into the waterfall and dived as deep as he could.

When almost reaching the bottom Leo found a small cave that was quite hidden, he entered it because of strong curiosity can not be dammed.

After entering the cave which increasingly leads him upwards, Leo finally found the land inside the cave before his breath was completely exhausted.

“I've guessed I didn't see it wrong before. There is a hidden place in the water. Besides ... this scent is not foreign.”

Leo decided to walk and explore carefully because there was a possibility of a trap.

Fortunately, the trap he had hoped for never existed. He arrived at a room that looked bigger than before. Even bigger than the tutorial room.

Poking the lantern and looking around, Leo suddenly pecked and fell silent in a thousand languages. Nothing came out of his throat for a few minutes.

It shows how much surprise he gets.

“What the fuck ... I don't understand what this means?”