Reincarnation Of A Swordsman: The Omni Mage

Chapter 125: Mission Hall (3)

Kyle walked up to the line at the combat counter, spotting his new teammates waiting ahead. The excitement among them was evident as they turned his way, recognizing him immediately.

The first to step forward was a blonde-haired girl with an easy, confident smile. Her green eyes sparkled with curiosity, and her alchemy badge was prominently displayed on her uniform.

She gave him a friendly nod, extending her hand with a relaxed air.

"Hey, I'm Zara," she introduced herself, her tone casual yet filled with energy. "Light affinity... I specialize on support and healing spells."

Kyle shook her hand, giving a nod of appreciation. "Good to meet you, Zara. We'll be counting on you for sure."

Her grin widened a bit. "Likewise. Just don't go running headfirst into too much trouble; I'll do my best, but there's only so much healing I can do."

Next to Zara was a quiet girl who stepped forward with a composed air. Her blue hair was neatly tied back, and her calm blue eyes held a quiet confidence.

She wasn't shy but reserved, the kind who spoke when necessary and observed the rest. She nodded politely, giving him a small smile.

"Celine," she said simply. "Water affinity, also an alchemist."

Before Kyle could respond, a third girl moved up with a confident stride, her red hair tied back in a high ponytail that seemed to match her bold energy.

She looked him over with an amused, challenging glint in her amber eyes.

"And I'm Lina," she declared, crossing her arms with a smirk. "Fire affinity, in case that wasn't obvious." She held her alchemist badge with a sense of pride but shrugged.

"Unlike these two, I like to bring a bit more… heat to the mix."

Kyle raised an eyebrow, catching her playful challenge. "Good to know. I'm guessing you won't hold back if things get heated out there?"

Lina let out a laugh. "You'll see. I'd hate for us to get bored out there, right?" she added with a daring grin.

Finally, the boy in the group stepped forward. He was taller, with rugged brown hair and dark eyes that held a respectful, grounded look. He extended a firm hand toward Kyle.

"Finn," he introduced himself with a nod. "Earth affinity, Beast Tamer. My companion, Brutus, is a stone bear—good for defense and holding the line."

Kyle shook his hand, feeling the strength in his grip. "Brutus sounds like the kind of partner we'll need in a beast tide. Good to have you on the team."

"He'll do his part. Looking forward to seeing what you bring to the table, Kyle."

With introductions finished, the team exchanged glances. But it didn't take long for Zara to speak up again, her curiosity getting the better of her.

"So, Kyle, we've all been wondering how you became so strong... You're like a demon with your katana. A sword demon. Care to share the secret?"

Kyle chuckled and scratched the back of his neck. "Not much of a secret, really. Just a lot of practice and… maybe a bit of persistence."

Lina scoffed and crossed her arms with a grin. "Oh, come on, it has to be more than that. You don't get that kind of strength from 'just practice.' Give us something, at least."

Kyle shrugged, amused by their interest. "All right, I won't lie—it took years of training and some tough battles."

Their conversation soon drifted from

Kyle to the mission itself. They were all excited about the beast tide mission, each had their own reasons for wanting to be part of it.

It didn't take too long into their discussion before their turn came. Approaching the combat counter and submitting their slips, they met a man in manning the counter.

His expression was strict but not unfriendly. He cleared his throat and surveyed each of them with a piercing gaze before speaking:

"All right, listen up!" the man began with a commanding tone. "Your mission is classified as 'Defense Against the Beast Tide.'

You'll be stationed at Windrest Village, where the beast tide will be arriving soon. Your primary objective is to protect the village and its residents, minimizing casualties while holding back the creatures as best you can."

He reached beneath the counter and held up a small blue stone, carved with faint, intricate runes that glowed slightly under the hall's lighting.

"Each of you will receive one of these stones. Channeling your mana into it will allow you to signal for extraction or activate an emergency return to the academy. Use it only if the situation becomes absolutely critical or when your mission is complete."

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He thought for a while on what to add before continuing:

"Beast tides are unpredictable. The creatures are relentless and sometimes empowered by corrupted mana, which makes them even more aggressive and difficult to kill.

Remember, the safety of the villagers is your highest priority. Stay together, strategize, and support each other out there. Going in solo won't earn you anything but a one-way ticket back in pieces. Understood?"

The team exchanged serious nods, their initial enthusiasm was now toned down a bit with the gravity of the mission.

The man gave them a final look and his expression softened just slightly.

"Good. Lance here will take you to the portal when you're ready. Stay sharp and remember—you're representing the academy. Make sure you come back in one piece."

With that, a younger staff member named Lance approached, gesturing for them to follow him to the portal area.

As they reached the portal chamber, the hum of mana intensified and a vibrant energy filling the air. The portal itself glowed. It was a swirling vortex of light and shadow and its edges were outlined by symbols and runes carved into the stone floor around it. It was both beautiful and foreboding, like a doorway to the unknown.

Lance turned to them with a nod. "Everything's set. The portal will take you directly to Windrest Village. Remember, the villagers are counting on you, and so is the academy."

Kyle glanced back at his team, each of them meeting his gaze with a look of readiness. There was no turning back now.

The mission awaited, and as the swirling light of the portal beckoned, he took a deep breath and stepped forward into the portal, and his teammates followed closely behind.