《World of Guildright》 Farmer鈥檚 First Steps Chapter 1: A Seed of Ambition The morning sun cast golden hues over the rolling fields of wheat as Kaito wiped the sweat from his brow. His hands, calloused from years of tilling the land, gripped the worn wooden handle of his hoe. Another day, another harvest. It was an honest life, but as he gazed toward the distant silhouette of Totsu City, a familiar ache stirred in his chest¡ªan ache for something more. For twenty years, Kaito had known nothing but the farm. He had been raised in the village of Shirogane, nestled on the outskirts of Totsu City, where farmers and craftsmen lived simple, unremarkable lives. Yet, the world beyond was anything but simple. Travelers passing through spoke of grand battles, mystical beasts, and legendary adventurers who wielded magic gifted by the gods themselves. Kaito had always listened intently, but he never thought someone like him¡ªa mere farmer¡ªcould become an adventurer. That was, until today. ¡°Kaito!¡± A voice broke through his thoughts. He turned to see his younger sister, Hana, running toward him, her auburn hair swaying with each step. ¡°You need to come to the village square! There¡¯s a Guild recruiter here!¡± Kaito¡¯s heart skipped a beat. The Adventurer¡¯s Guild rarely visited small villages like Shirogane. He dropped his hoe and hurried after Hana, his mind racing. By the time they reached the square, a small crowd had gathered around a figure clad in silver armor, a massive sword strapped to his back. The recruiter stood tall, his presence commanding attention. His scarred face told stories of battles fought, his piercing gaze scanning the villagers before he spoke. ¡°I am Ryouma of the Totsu Adventurer¡¯s Guild,¡± his voice boomed. ¡°By decree of the Guild, I seek those willing and capable to take up the mantle of an adventurer. The road is perilous, but the rewards are great. If you believe you have the strength, the courage, or the wit to walk this path¡ªstep forward.¡± If you come across this story on Amazon, be aware that it has been stolen from Royal Road. Please report it. Silence. The villagers exchanged nervous glances. Kaito felt his heartbeat quicken. This was it¡ªhis chance. His moment. His hands clenched into fists, and before doubt could creep in, his feet moved on their own. ¡°I¡¯ll do it,¡± Kaito declared, stepping forward. Murmurs spread through the crowd. The village elder, an old man with a beard as white as snow, frowned. ¡°Kaito, lad, you are a farmer. The fields need you. This path is not for the faint of heart.¡± ¡°I know,¡± Kaito said, standing firm. ¡°But I damn refuse to let my life be decided by the soil beneath my feet. I want to see the world beyond these fields. I want to become something greater.¡± Ryouma studied him for a moment before nodding. ¡°I like your resolve, you little shit. So prove it.¡± He tossed a wooden training sword at Kaito¡¯s feet. ¡°If you can land a single strike on me, I will take you to Totsu City as a recruit.¡± The crowd gasped. Kaito¡¯s throat tightened, but he steeled himself. He picked up the training sword, feeling its unfamiliar weight in his hands. He had never held a weapon before¡ªonly a hoe and sickle. But deep within him, something ignited. A fire. Ryouma stood motionless, waiting. Kaito gripped the sword and lunged forward with all his might. A gust of wind. A blur of movement. In the blink of an eye, Kaito found himself face-first in the dirt. The sword had been knocked from his hands before he even realized what happened. He groaned, lifting his head as the crowd burst into laughter. ¡°Pathetic,¡± Ryouma muttered, turning away. ¡°Go back to your fields, boy.¡± Kaito gritted his teeth, pushing himself up. ¡°Shut the fuck up.¡± Ryouma was not offended, but impressed at the spirit of the boy. He grabbed the training sword again, his grip tightening. He charged once more, only to be knocked down just as easily. Again. And again. His body ached, bruises forming, but he refused to stop. Finally, after his tenth attempt, Ryouma sighed, rubbing his temples. ¡°Enough.¡± Kaito spat out dirt and stood, panting. He could barely feel his arms. But then¡ªRyouma smiled. ¡°You¡¯re reckless. You lack skill. But you have resolve.¡± He nodded. ¡°Fine. You¡¯ll come with me to Totsu.¡± Kaito¡¯s eyes widened. The villagers gasped. ¡°You¡¯re accepting him?¡± the elder asked, bewildered. Ryouma smirked. ¡°Skill can be taught. Strength can be built. But a spirit like his? Fuck, that¡¯s rare.¡± Kaito felt his knees nearly give out. He had done it. His journey had begun. Hana ran up, her eyes filled with worry and pride. ¡°You¡¯re really going, aren¡¯t you?¡± Kaito grinned despite his aching body. ¡°Yeah. I am.¡± As he stood beneath the vast sky, looking toward the horizon, he knew¡ªthis was only the beginning. Totsu City Chapter 2: Totsu City The dirt road stretched endlessly before Kaito, flanked by fields, forests, and distant rolling hills. His legs ached from the long trek, his back sore from the weight of his travel bag¡ªfilled with the meager belongings he had brought from home. But despite the discomfort, his heart pounded with anticipation. Totsu City lay just beyond the next hill. Beside him, Ryouma walked with the ease of a seasoned adventurer, his silver armor glinting in the mid-morning sun. The man barely seemed affected by the journey, his posture relaxed, yet his sharp eyes constantly scanned their surroundings. Kaito stole a glance at his new mentor, curiosity nagging at him. ¡°Ryouma¡­ what¡¯s Totsu like?¡± Ryouma didn¡¯t answer immediately. Instead, he let out a short chuckle. ¡°A city of opportunity¡ªand danger. It¡¯s not like your quiet little village, that¡¯s for sure. If you¡¯re not careful, you¡¯ll get chewed up and spat out before you even get the chance to make a name for yourself.¡± Kaito swallowed hard but nodded. He already knew this wouldn¡¯t be easy. As they reached the hill¡¯s crest, the city finally came into view, and Kaito¡¯s breath hitched. Totsu was massive. Its towering stone walls stretched far and wide, protecting the countless buildings crammed within. Smoke curled into the sky from chimneys, and even from here, he could hear the faint echoes of bustling life beyond the gates. The city¡¯s center was dominated by the grand structure of the Adventurer¡¯s Guild Headquarters¡ªa fortress-like building adorned with banners bearing the Guild¡¯s emblem. ¡°Come on,¡± Ryouma said, leading him down the hill. As they neared the gates, Kaito¡¯s excitement quickly turned to anxiety. The sheer number of people was overwhelming. Merchants shouted from their stalls, children weaved through the crowds, and armored adventurers strode confidently through the streets, weapons strapped to their backs. Beastmen with furred ears and tails, robed mages with staffs glowing faintly, and even towering lizardfolk¡ªhe had never seen so many different kinds of people in one place. Support the creativity of authors by visiting the original site for this novel and more. ¡°You look like a lost lamb.¡± Kaito turned to see a man leaning casually against a wooden post near the entrance. He was tall, clad in dark leather armor, his long black hair tied in a loose ponytail. His eyes, sharp and calculating, studied Kaito with mild amusement. ¡°Soka,¡± Ryouma greeted the man with a nod. ¡°I¡¯m leaving this one in your hands.¡± Soka sighed, pushing himself off the post. ¡°Another recruit, huh?¡± He gave Kaito a once-over. ¡°You don¡¯t look like much.¡± Kaito frowned. ¡°I¡¯ll prove myself.¡± Soka smirked. ¡°We¡¯ll see.¡± With that, he motioned for Kaito to follow, and they plunged into the depths of Totsu. The streets were a chaotic blend of wonder and confusion. Soka weaved through the crowds effortlessly, while Kaito struggled to keep up. They passed through the Marketplace, where merchants peddled everything from enchanted trinkets to freshly baked bread. The air was thick with the scent of spices, roasting meat, and the occasional whiff of something foul from a nearby alchemist¡¯s shop. Next was the Warrior¡¯s Plaza, a wide-open space where adventurers trained in combat. Swords clashed, magic spells burst against stone dummies, and archers practiced their aim on wooden targets. ¡°Most recruits spend time here before they take on serious quests,¡± Soka explained. ¡°You¡¯ll probably be no different.¡± They then reached the Temple District, where robed priests chanted prayers before towering statues of the gods. Kaito recognized a few¡ªJupiter, the God of the Sky, stood tall with a staff in hand; Athena, the Goddess of Wisdom, watched over the city with a knowing gaze; and Kratos, the God of War, loomed over the plaza, his stone-carved sword resting on his shoulder. ¡°Priests offer blessings to adventurers before dangerous quests,¡± Shiki said. ¡°If you ever feel like you need divine luck, this is the place to be.¡± Finally, they arrived at the Adventurer¡¯s Guild Headquarters. The building was even more imposing up close, with towering wooden doors and a massive hall bustling with adventurers. ¡°Welcome to your new life,¡± Shiki said, pushing the doors open. Later that evening, after settling his registration at the Guild, Kaito found himself wandering the streets of Totsu alone. The city had a different atmosphere at night¡ªlanterns flickered in the cool air, casting long shadows across the cobblestone roads. The once-busy marketplace had quieted, but the laughter and music of taverns filled the air. His feet carried him toward one such tavern, a lively establishment known as The Rusty Griffin. Stepping inside, he was met with a scene unlike anything he had ever witnessed. Wizards argued over spell theories at one table, while beastmen shared drinks with armored warriors at another. A bard strummed a lute in the corner, singing a ballad about a legendary hero who once fought a dragon. A group of priests, clearly off-duty, were deep in a drinking contest, laughing as one of their own collapsed onto the table. Kaito took a hesitant step inside, feeling both out of place and drawn in by the energy of the room. ¡°New face, huh?¡± A voice called out. He turned to see a grizzled dwarf behind the bar, polishing a mug. ¡°First drink¡¯s on the house if you can impress me with a story.¡± Kaito blinked, then grinned.