Master Of None

Walker just starred at Barry while he spoke to the king and reported what the guild had for information so far. He was diligent and also made sure to greet most of the nobles. The adult attitude paired with the perfect working mentality was too much. How could Walker ever believe that this man had been in the military, left, gotten in regular bar fights, and then was tricked in to the adventurers' guild? 

On top of all this, Barry had just claimed that he was the third strongest person in the kingdom at level seventy two. This was a level much higher than anyone could usually hope to get to. Walker had heard that some of the older and higher military officials were in the level sixty range with some of the generals being at seventy or close. 

There were rumors that the king had a personal guard that went out of the castle for special quests under the kings' order who was higher than level seventy. But who would be the other top three people in the kingdom? Ibis had already told shown that Barry was stronger and even admitted it by calling for him. He was in the older years of his life and it was understandable that he was not what he used to be. 

With this information, Walker was sure that one day he could surpass all three of them. His heroic leveling was the best way to do that. A normal person was subject to the traditional leveling system or their own unique ways based on their systems. But it was clear that the party and Walker would still need to work hard. If they were higher level that was good, but if they could use their skills well to their advantage it was better. Their skills and use of them could surpass their levels. 

After thinking for some time on this Walker noticed that a guard had begun to usher those from the farms and the demons toward the cathedral door. From what he could hear, the king had tasked the guards to prepare every inn possible for the farmers and the demons. He had even made sure that the demon who he knew had suffered greatly were put to rest in the high tier inns at the noble housing areas. 

When they realized some were staying back Walker knew that it was his turn to head forward again, "It looks like some of you haven't decided what to do just yet. Do you want to come to stay at the herpes mansion? I can take you all for a walk to whatever place fits the quests you have tomorrow?" There were a total of three more demons that were there. On was a woman who seemed very skinny and malnourished compared to the two average looking men. Walker could barely tell they were demons if not for the sharp nails and small red tails they had. It was terrible how Prides' skill had been able to force men and woman demons alike in to his own image. It had to have left a lasting mark on them. 

"Lord hero, we have some quests we aren't sure can be done…" The woman spoke up having a much stronger voice than he expected. She looked frail but her voice was strong and held a lot of steel. Walker could only assume it was the desire to get stronger and surpass those who had enslaved her. 

"Well, tell me what they are and I can start to think of ways to help you three out. My party members have already found some of you that need help, those three with arrows are with Gil. Our friend Elise has a woman who has taming quests. It's our duty to help those in need." Walker was using the knight and shining armor tactic to help put the demons at rest. He knew that they needed someone to show them that the world isn't all corruption and oppression. 

"My quests revolve around growing herbs. I have a very strong affinity for water and earth and that was why I was deemed useless by lord pride. It's not normal for demons to grow plants or want to grow plants…" 

"You know, my party member Remey is an alchemical brawler. She makes potions from herbs. If you truly want to learn how to grow herbs and plants she can give you a place. There's also Gil's mother who retired as a farmer. She has the entire garden under her control. You can learn from her as well." Walker saw a light shine in the demon womans' eyes. The party would need someone to specifically tend to herbs and he would much rather find someone willing to grow in to their dream than hiring someone just with gold. 

"Is it really alright for me to come with you and learn from them? I can't afford to pay any masters to teach me?" The woman had seen how things work before. She was not so foolish that she would expect something for nothing. 

"Then how about this deal, you work hard toward your quests and I pay you. Housing, food, and a wage paid in gold?" Walker watched as the woman struggled to keep her knees strong. This was not something any of them would ever see as a demon unless they were born powerful. 

"Yes! I promise on my life that I will work hard!" The demon woman was energetic and starting to lose herself in awe. 

Walker tinder to the other two men, "And what can I do to help you?" Walker felt that these two had to be siblings. They were both almost the same height and had the same features. 

"We are… greedy. We want money around us all the time." The one man spoke calmly. 

"And we like to count it and control it, but that was useless since general Greed controls the demon lord's wealth…" The other man spoke up and Walker felt a smile grow upon his face. 

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