Chương 100: Chapter 88. Calamity Spear Demon

When we left Midori Village, Anna's family came and saw us off before we exited the gates. Elizabeth had a nice long hug with Anna before reminding me of my promise with her." Big Bro, don't forget! Okay!?" She looked up at me with a serious expression. I decided to break out an old and reliable trick from my world for it." Tell you what, Elizabeth, if you'd like, why don't we pinky promise?"" What's a pinky promise?"" It's when you lock your pinky fingers and make a promise. It's like this." grip... wrap...

I took her hand and was able to lock our pinkies together." I promise that you'll be the first person we tell, once we're settled. We'll send a message to come and visit. As long as it's okay with your parents of course." Shake. Release. I shook my hand and released her pinky from mine." That's it?"" Yup! But don't worry, I take my pinky promises seriously!" I gave her a wide smile and she returned the same. I then turned to Maria and Les and gave them a bow and a wave goodbye.

Maria responded with a nod of her head and Les just looked away from me. His eyes ended up landing on Anna. She waved goodbye to him as well. He was pensive, but he also waved goodbye to her as well. We took our leave not long after that.... It's been 4 days since we left Midori Village. Midori Village was to the East of BlackStone City and finally in the afternoon, after 4 days of travel, we have the giant black stone walls in our sights.

Even though it's only been about 2 weeks since I've seen the walls of BlackStone, for some reason, it feels longer. Small talk between all of us at the front of the convoy continued until we eventually made it to the giant gates of BlackStone. The guards, realizing that it was their King and his entourage, let us in without much of a fuss. As we made our way to the Royal Palace, Warrick began to speak to me." John, will you be ready for the announcement after we arrive at the Palace?"" Huh?"

Warrick looked at me like he didn't understand my surprise." Warrick, I thought we would announce everything tomorrow. Do people even know about the announcements yet?"" No, we don't need to wait until tomorrow. I've already instructed my Butler, Zack, to make the necessary arrangements." I was shocked by how diligent Warrick was being as a King." How much stamina do you have, Warrick? I mean, you don't want to rest from travel first?"" Informing My People takes precedence over my comfort.

As a King or a Noble, you should always strive to be honest and upfront with the ones who you rule over. I assume you won't have a problem with that while I teach you the fundamentals... Until you 3 head off to the Rose Swamps I mean." Warrick smiled as he thought about the lesson plan he had in store for me. Aqua proceeded to speak while Warrick was thinking of things to come." More importantly than that, John! What day do you want the Wedding to be on!?""

I'd like it on a sunny day, with some clouds in the sky if that's not too much to ask."" Oh! I have to get a Dowry together as well." Warrick brought his fist into his hand while listening to me respond to a question Aqua asked." Do you have to? I mean you're already given me a Noble Title and you're even giving me land. Let alone the fact that you're letting me Marry Sarah. Is even more really needed?"" It's Tradition for Nobles, John!" The tale has been stolen; if detected on Amazon, report the violation."

Do you know what Commoners do for Tradition for Marriages then?"" Usually, both families choose which house will host the Wedding Reception. The ones who host, clean and decorate the house and the ones who will visit make the food. The Wedding is done at the Church for a small fee. In your case, John, your Wedding will be done at BlackStone Church! The Oldest Church in Diablos! Every woman in Diablos dreams of having a Wedding there!" To my questions, Aqua answered happily." Interesting...

Man I really don't fit into the norms of Diablos, do I?"" That's fine. Because you didn't fit the norms, you were able to save me after all."" Yes, Master, being different brings unique perspectives to life!" To my comment, Sarah and Anna spoke to me." Ah! I almost forgot!"" What, Warrick?"" We have to appraise Sarah when we get back."" Why's that?" Warrick seemed like something of grave importance happened." You don't remember? When you took that hit from Jessie, Sarah had something happen to her!

We need to see what changed so we know what to do moving forward."" I've been fine since then though. Do you really think it's worthy of concern, Father?"" Just in case. If my hunch is right... I think your Job may have Evolved from the strong emotions you had at the time. We can look as soon as we arrive at the Palace."" Wow, that's impressive, Sarah! I wonder what your new Job could be?" Sharon spoke in amazement from behind us. Asha and Sharon have been in a sad mood since we started our return to BlackStone.

No doubt it's because of the fact that they have to head back home. Safe to say, I will miss them. We continued to make small talk until we arrived back at the Royal Palace. We entered the Throne Room first. Once we all were there, an Appraisal Orb was brought to us and handed to Sarah. She placed some mana into the orb and it began to glow. She started to read what the orb had to say." Calamity... Spear... Demon..??"" Oh! That's interesting!" Sarah read 3 ominous words. Aqua responded with intrigue."

Aqua you know what that is?" I asked Aqua quite quickly." Yes, but it might be easier to ask Sarah to read the Job explanation."" Fair enough." Everyone waited for Sarah to finish reading and allow her to absorb the new information. In time, she handed the orb back to the guard that gave it to her and began to speak." From what I've read, it seems that the Calamity Titled Jobs are only given to Demons. The conditions for unlocking them are specific.

The first is a proficiency with a certain type of weapon, whether it be a spear, sword or even Magic. And the 2nd condition, is to feel intense emotions. Feelings like anger, loss and hatred and then having the desire to kill trumping all of them."" I see... I'm sorry I put you through all of that, Sarah." Sarah walked up to me and cupped my cheek in her hand." The fault of that fight was me, My Love. I was stubborn and thought only about hurting the person that hurt you. And from that, you..."

Sarah began to tear up." It's okay. I'm here, Sarah. I'm not going anywhere. Everything is okay now."" I know I know. It's just thinking back still scares me. I'll have you take responsibility for that later, My Love." Sarah smiled at me. Then Warrick and Aqua coughed." Continuing on." Sarah caught their drift and continued to explain.

"The description also stated that I had to be careful. Apparently, these Calamity Jobs are similar to that" Berserker" Job. Meaning if I don't keep control of my emotions while fighting, I could slip into a rage where I won't recognize friend form foe and just attack whatever is in my sights."" So, in summation, we can't let you watch John fight." Aqua cracked a joke when her daughter finished speaking." Yes, that would be ideal." And Sarah took it seriously. She then turned to me, looking for my approval."

I doubt that I'll be able to just not fight someone, Sarah."" Shame. Guess you'll just have to train with me until I can control my emotions."" Sounds like fun. Right, Anna?"" Huh?"" You'll be joining the training sessions going forward, right? You didn't think they'd end just because the Hero Party was defeated?"" Oh! Of course, Master!" She totally did think it was all over. Well unfortunately I still need to get stronger. I can't let something like that situation with Jessie happen again.

While I was thinking about getting stronger, Warrick's voice reached my ears." Anna, Sarah. Since you both will be training and will be away from BlackStone living in the Rose Swamps, do you want me to unlock your 2nd Jobs for you? This offer extends to you girls as well. Asha, Sharon? Say the word and I'll bestow a 2nd Job. Cyn, since you were lucky and Innately has your 2nd Job by yourself. I guess we'll have to find something else for you, since Demons only have 2 Job Slots.""

But isn't it too early for the others, Father?" Warrick had an amazing idea pop out of his head. Cynthia was confused from what Warrick said and spoke." I know, technically we have to wait till you're all 25, but honestly, why not? It's not like it'll be too much of a problem and it will help you all grow as you train in the short and long term."" Would this be a problem for any of them in a social context?" After Warrick spoke, I asked a question I needed to know.

It was bad enough that they were getting strange looks from talking to me. I'd hate if there were any other problems." Well, if I just gave it to them, sure. But as a Gift for defeating the Hero Party? I don't think too many would complain. Again, that's only if you wish for it, girls. Would you like to think on it?"" No, Father. I would like my 2nd Job to be Unlocked." Sarah answered immediately to Warrick's proposal." Myself as well, Your Majesty!" Anna spoke in agreement with Sarah." I as well, Your Majesty!""

I don't see a reason why I shouldn't if everyone else is, Your Majesty. Hopefully I get a cool Combat Job!" Asha and Sharon also agreed to receive it as a reward. Well, it shouldn't be too bad, I guess." Father. For my reward, I want to be trained by you like how you trained Sarah! I want to get stronger! And hopefully I can Evolve my Jobs!" Okay good. I'll grant you all a 2nd job during the announcement, and also state that I'll be training Cynthia! After all of that, we'll announce the Wedding!"" Yes, Sir!"

The girls responded and like that, we began to walk towards the balcony to address the public.