Infinite Paths: The Raging Phoenix

That kind of job was unusual for Rain. There are some mages that specialize in doing that kind of thing; why didn't they hire those guys instead? He could think of some reasons, but considering the pay, they seemed weak reasons.

"Are the people worried that they might be attacked by monsters while they do that kind of job?" Rain asked.

"That is one of the reasons we received this job; we need someone that can defend themselves, after all," Rain said. "The other reason is the fact that we need someone to pass confidence to the people in those areas. The mission might last a few weeks, after all. Mages that specialize in that kind of won't pass confidence.

We also believe that some enemies might watch you, and they will hesitate in doing something against you."

"Would they?" Rain asked. "If I were them, I would attack since I killed a bunch of their friends."

"Well, that is also a possibility, but they won't be able to move that many enemies, and you will have the assistance of the guards in the villages," Karla said. "You are the best image of the organization, so you are the best person for the job… out of those that don't have a fixed party."

"It would have been better if you left out the last part," Rain said and then took the paper of the job and confirmed that he could gain three gold coins by working for two weeks or completing the whole change of the river. "I accept the job."

Rain found it hard to believe that he could move a river and make it past some nearby villages in two weeks. Still, it seemed that people were hoping that he would use his head to come up with the best option on how to handle that. In any case, Rain received the map of the area and the instructions on how he should move the river. It was a simple task… he just had to make it in a straight line.

Before packing the things in his room, Rain took the keys and handed them to Karla. That was an excellent opportunity to move, and it would be a waste to leave the room alone and wait for him. It could be used for someone else.

Although Rain had already done his morning training, he still ran toward the location with his weights on. The trip was supposed to take two days by waking, but he wanted to do it in half a day by running, and hopefully, he will unlock the next path by that time as well. In the end, Rain managed to pull off both of the things… his legs were killing him, though.

(You reached the necessary requirements to unlock a new path.)

Battle Master Path Lv 50: Brawler - Strength, Vitality, and Endurance + 04 per level.)

The Brawler's Path is a combat-focused path that empowers the user with a range of physical abilities to excel in close combat situations. As they progress through the levels, Brawlers gain access to various powerful skills, allowing them to deal devastating blows, withstand enemy attacks, and unleash relentless assaults on their foes.

Level 1: Power Punch - Unleash a powerful punch on a single target, dealing moderate damage. Cost: 50 stamina

"Oh, finally, a path that really agrees with me," Rain thought while smiling.

Rain changed his path without wasting time and tried to use Power Punch. He felt a wave of power covering his arm, and when he punched the air, a powerful blast of wind scattered around. His arm began to hurt a bit afterward. The skill forced him to use all of his strength, but that wasn't something that he should do, considering his growing body.

"I am curious about the next skills of this path, so I will keep using it even though my job now is a magic one," Rain thought.

Rain could see one of the villages in the distance now, and while soon the sun would set, he decided to talk with all the soldiers in those places. The first village was a place that worked on raising horses and other animals that had less meat than the six-legged cows. It looked quite rundown since a battle took place there soon after Tristan was recovered.

The population sure looked troubled while they lived their lives. In any case, the place had around one hundred houses, and only five guards were stationed there, even though monsters were spotted in the area constantly.

"Excuse me, I was sent by the organization to move the river; my name is Rainendall," Rain said when he found the guards at the entrance of the village while chitchatting.

"... The rumors really said that you were a kid, but I didn't think that you were this young," One of the guards said, who was a man who had one heck of a black and stuffy beard.

"I am planning to visit the other villages tonight and make them prepare for the work; I am starting tomorrow as soon as the sun rises," Rain declared since he was used to hearing that kind of thing. "I know that this is our job, but are some villagers interested in helping to make things be finished faster?"

"I doubt it; this isn't work that will be finished any time soon; they won't work for free for weeks," The guard said.

"I suppose…" Rain said while looking at the village and seeing the people moving to their houses. "Anyway, please be sure to have your tools ready; I want to finish things as soon as possible."

The guards looked a bit pissed since a kid was saying that kind of thing to them. They didn't have to hear from a brat to do their work. While they also received orders to help Rain in order to make things more convenient for them as well, they still didn't like to do that kind of mundane job…