Infinite Paths: The Raging Phoenix

Rain found himself in a somewhat resigned state of mind. It appeared that a mission loomed on the horizon, one that would likely demand his attention for an arduous three months or perhaps even more. He mused that he might as well consider give his house to his family, as he had been spending so little time there lately. Complaining, however, was not an option.

However, this mission did present an intriguing opportunity. It would afford him the chance to closely observe the ways of the magic people, gaining valuable insights along the way. Additionally, there was the tantalizing possibility of facing the formidable challenge of battling dragons.

For Rain, the allure of learning and growing through these experiences overshadowed any inconvenience that came with an extended absence from home.

"When do we have to leave?" Rain asked. "I guess a long trip won't be so bad since we will have the chance to train along the way as well."

"I wish I had that much willpower. After realizing that I am less skilled in magic than a melee fighter like you, I lost all the drive to improve my magic," Branden said. "I guess it is because I was praised for many years thanks to my talent. Anyway, the preparations shouldn't take more than three days."

"You guys heard him. You have three days to prepare for a mission that will last for at least two months," Rain said. "If you finish your preparations before that, use the rest of the time to rest and relax. I dare say that we won't have time for that for a while."

"Roger," Jori said.

"Hehehe, I have been waiting for this," Reca grinned from ear to ear.

"We will work as escorts. You need to fix that bad habit of yours in front of others," Terra said while frowning.

The group split after that, and they seemed way too excited while Rain was worried. In the end, Branden and Esmeralda left as well since they didn't have that much time to begin with.

"Well then… I guess I will buy some potions just in case," Rain thought.

Considering Rain wouldn't be tackling this mission on his own, it was only right to think about how the rewards would be shared among the team. Nevertheless, Rain remained hopeful about the potential earnings, especially since the idea of taking down dragons offered a tantalizing opportunity for substantial rewards.

Rain couldn't simply overlook the risk that older dragons might come after him, especially if the one that had survived had managed to spread the word about him. This made him realize the need for more thorough preparations.

Therefore, he called his family together once more to explain the situation. While there was some concern among them, it wasn't entirely surprising, as they had been bracing themselves for something like this.

"I thought that life would be more interesting at school, but it seems that Big Bro's life is a lot more fun," Dana said.

"It isn't fun. It is work," Rain said and then messed up Dana's hairstyle.

"It must be a pain to have to leave all the time to work for others," Kei said while showing a bored expression.

"I want to experiment with the food of the magic people, so work hard to succeed on the mission, brother," Gila added.

Rain's sisters were the same as always, a lot less worried than he wished that they were. Still, that was probably for the best. In any case, since he had the chance since work had been pretty dull lately, Roan decided to see Rain's house for the first time, but soon he lost interest and then used Limit Breaker.

"Hey, Rain, look at this," Roan said.

Rain couldn't use Impulse, but it seemed that he could control the limit breaker better than Rain since he just Enhanced his legs and then kicked the ground. Rain him across the entire garden in a moment. It was two hundred meters long, after all.

"So, it can be used like that, huh?" Rain asked while he fixed the hole that his father left behind. "How many times can you use that?"

"You already found the weakness?" Roan asked, and his smile vanished. "Ten times before my leg muscles start to bother me."

"Well, it is still good enough to be used sporadically," Rain said. "I can't copy that since my body is still growing. The last time I did that, I messed up my leg."

"I am still experimenting with a bunch of things, so I will show you the results once you return," Roan said. "Try not to pick too many fights with the dragons."

Rain shrugged. That wasn't his intention… even though he wouldn't complain about it since he would gain a lot of experience. At the same time, it was quite exciting to face dragons. If Rain had to compare with something, it was like going on a rollercoaster… one that could eat him alive.

Regardless, three days after bidding farewell to his family, Rain met up with his companions at the city's exit. His group consisted of Jori, Reca, Liss, Asche, and Terra. However, what surprised them all was the sight that awaited them there. A massive convoy stood before them, boasting thirty wagons loaded to the brim with meat.

These wagons weren't your typical ones; they were uniquely crafted using various monster parts. What truly set them apart was their interior design, which was optimized for preserving the meat for an extended period, possibly weeks. In any case, with this valuable cargo and their convoy, Rain and his comrades were ready for their journey. It was a moment teeming with excitement and anticipation, a

"Shall we go then?" Jori asked while taking the lead since the drivers were waiting for the departure.

The convoy was quite long, and the roads were only so large, so the group split up to give a sense of security to the drivers. While they just started the trip, they were weirdly nervous.