Abyssal Awakening

Chapter 220: Arunya

Holding the two commissions triumphantly, Alice turned to the Vultures and gave them the same smug smile back that they pulled towards Ria.

Giving them a small wave, Alice made her way back without turning to look at their expressions.

"Tada~ Two commissions within the city." Alice chuckled, placing them on the table while Ria blinked her eyes in surprise.

Ignoring her surprise, Alice ordered another cup of mead while looking over the details around these commissions.

The first one seems to be commissioned by a student of the Combat Department within the academy. They required a sparring partner so they can prepare for the Student Advancement exams. The Hunter needed to have at least four Sigils and defeat his bodyguard.

If they are able to fulfil these requirements, they'll be sparring every day and the payment will be 50 gold per sparring session.

Seeing this, Alice figured that Ria would be the perfect fit for this considering her focus on martial techniques and close quarters combat. Between the two of them, she was the best candidate for this.

"This one is happening later today if you want to give it a go." Alice offered as she slid the commission next to Ria.

Reading through the details, Ria almost choked on her drink seeing that it was 50 gold per session. If they were doing one session per day for the next two weeks before their exam, that was 700 gold in total! It was enough for her to buy the gloves she wanted.

"Holy crap! What kind of rich young master can spare 50 gold per session?"

"Dunno. But if they're willing to pay the price why not ahaha." Alice chuckled since this'll solve their funding for now.

But that was just Ria's commission, turning her eyes to the second one, she started to read through the details.

To call it a commission was slightly incorrect as it was more like an advert than anything. The poster was a Department Head's assistant within the Academy and required a helping hand while working in the lab.

'You will be required to be able to handle yourself in an environment filled with Abyss Blood. During this period, you will act as an extra pair of hands for me. You will not defy what I ask of you as all experiments and re

"Never been one but I'm familiar with certain techniques required for surgery and such."

"Alright… It's never too late to learn. Familiarize yourself with the tools. I'll need you to hand me the tools I need when I call for them. Gloves are to the side, take a pair if you don't want to touch the blood directly."

Glancing to her side, Alice could see the bloodied surgical tools neatly lined up and ready to be used. All of which she had seen many times during her 10 year imprisonment.

After putting on a pair of gloves, Alice saw that Arunya was already poking and prodding the body on the table. The sight of which reminded her of her past.

But there was one thing that Alice couldn't help but praise morbidly. Arunya's technique was precise and fast, refusing to extend the suffering more than needed while observing the results.

Had it been Arunya operating on her throughout the 10 year imprisonment, she might've had a slightly better time.

Without wasting any time, Alice helped Arunya with the experiment. Whether that be passing the tools or holding parts of the organs open, she worked without saying a single word.