Infinite System Inheritor Return From The Abyss

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[He's going to have a hard time catching up. It's not easy to adapt when everything you knew is gone, especially when monsters and dungeons are now part of the world.] His system spoke,

Seojun thought about it for a moment. "Yeah. I guess it's not something you can just jump into. But if he wants to keep going, he has to learn to deal with it."

[Indeed. Survival of the fittest. Those who stay stagnant will be left behind.]

After the tour, the awakeners were assigned their temporary rooms. Each person had their own space. Seojun, not wanting to deal with unnecessary conversations, decided to rest instead of exploring the ship. Since all the passengers were awakeners, the ship was filled with strong people, and he preferred some peace and quiet for now.

Twenty-four hours passed, and the ship finally neared their destination. Seojun stepped out of his room and made his way to the front of the ship. Many others were already there, watching as the island slowly came into view. The sun reflected on the water, making the scene almost peaceful despite the mission ahead.

Ms. Sy, making sure everyone was present, clapped her hands to get their attention. "Alright, everyone. We have arrived. Before we step onto the island, take a look over there." She pointed to two massive doors standing not too far from the shore.

The first door on the left stood tall with a dark metallic frame, engraved with glowing symbols. The space inside the frame shimmered with a swirling blue energy, giving the appearance of an endless portal. It gave off a faint hum, as if charged with strong magic.

"This is the entrance to the guild," Ms. Sy explained. "Inside, you will receive your quests, report your progress, and find other useful facilities."

The second door, positioned to the right, was simpler but no less impressive. It was also metallic but had a more practical design, reinforced with solid barriers and scanning devices on the sides. Above it, a sign read 'Docks Access' in bold letters.

"This door is the easiest way to arrive at the docks," Ms. Sy continued. "There are actually multiple doors across the island that lead here, making it convenient for travelers and awakeners."

The group murmured among themselves, intrigued by the advanced technology and magic used in the doors.

As they stepped through the shimmering blue portal, a brief feeling of weightlessness washed over them. In an instant, they arrived in front of a massive building. The guild stood tall with a grand entrance made of dark stone and glowing blue lines running across its structure. The doors were large, almost ten meters high, with enchanted symbols carved into them, pulsing faintly with energy. Above the entrance, a golden sign read "Dawn Guild", shining brightly under the sun.

The area around the guild was lively. Awakeners in different types of gear moved in and out of the building, some carrying beast-related materials, others talking in groups, and some simply relaxing by the steps leading to the entrance. A few airships hovered in the distance, unloading supplies. The entire place had a mix of medieval and futuristic vibes, blending magic and technology seamlessly.

Ms. Sy clapped her hands, gathering their attention one last time. "Alright, before you head in, let me explain something important," she said, pulling out a set of small bracelets. "These are your safety bracelets. You must wear them at all times while you're on this island."

She handed one to each of them. The bracelets were simple, made of a black flexible material with a small glowing gem in the center.

"If you're ever in danger or need emergency help, just rip the bracelet off your wrist, and assistance will be sent to your location immediately," she explained. "It's a one-time use, so don't waste it."

Some of the awakeners muttered among themselves, testing the feel of the bracelet.

Ms. Sy then smiled and placed her hands on her hips. "And with that, my job here is done. From this point on, I'm no longer responsible for you all. So enjoy your adventure, Beast Doctors!" She gave them a small wave and turned to leave.

The group immediately broke into excited murmurs.

"This is it! Time to take some real quests!"

"Finally, I can prove my skills!"

Some, however, had different thoughts.

"Wait, so we won't see her again?" one guy whispered in disappointment.

"Seriously? We won't be able to see her hotness again?" another laughed.

A few of them simply ignored the conversation and walked toward the guild entrance, eager to register and get started.

As the group excitedly entered the guild, Seojun immediately sensed the change in atmosphere. Some of the awakeners already inside turned to look at them with uninterested or even irritated expressions.

"Tch, another group of bumpkins?" someone muttered.

"Great, more useless Beast Doctors clogging up the guild," another sighed.

"Why do they even bother coming here?"

Seojun remained calm, but his sharp hearing caught every word. It seemed that the locals weren't exactly thrilled about newcomers, especially Beast Doctors.

Beside him, the guy from earlier—the one who had been in a coma for five years—chuckled lightly and said, "Looks like we're not welcome here." He turned to Seojun with a smile before walking ahead into the guild.

[He seems to want to befriend you, Host,]

Seojun ignored it and muttered, "Let's focus on the goal," before stepping inside.

Inside the Guild

The guild was massive—a single-floor structure, but the high ceiling and wide-open space made it feel grand. The walls were lined with glowing crystals that provided bright lighting, and the floors were polished stone. The entire place was designed to accommodate a large number of people.

At the front, numerous reception counters were set up, each staffed with a guild employee assisting awakeners in registering quests or turning in completed ones.

On the right side, a large bulletin board stretched across the wall, covered in quest papers of various ranks. Many people crowded around it, pushing and shuffling as they searched for tasks suited to their level.

To the left, a comfortable lounge area had been arranged with several sofas and small tables, likely for awakeners to rest or discuss quests.

Seojun, uninterested in fighting for a quest immediately, calmly walked over to one of the sofas and sat down. He planned to wait until the crowd around the bulletin board thinned out. With a neutral expression, he leaned back, quietly observing his surroundings while others rushed forward to secure their missions.