Waiter from Nowhere

Two years have passed before I met my master. I don't know his element. He never uses it. He never answers when I'm asking but his combat power was extraordinary.

I haven't landed a single punch on him for two years. I'm using my dark element but I still can't. But I'm improving, I remember when our first sparring, it was a one punch and I knocked out.

But now, I can last up to an hour of his beating. I'm motivated when the situation is tough.

After my training I ask so many questions. I asked "Master why are you this strong?", "What is your element?", "How can I beat you?", "What is your real name?". Then he replied "Focus on your training, you will know when the time has come".

I think the master is sad. I'm feeling it, I don't know how but I feel it. I asked him again "What's on your shoulder master? If it's too heavy to handle I can help you?" He laughed and replied "Look at this punk! Acting tough when you couldn't land a single punch on your master?" He pauses and proceeds to say "Thank you Jay but this is not the right time. But if you're strong enough, I think I can count on you when that time has come".

I don't know what he's saying "that time?" What is he referring to? What is he talking about? But I'm enjoying this. I'm stronger every time I am with him.

The next day.

"Master I'm off to work and don't rip my books when you're not happy with the ending" I said. "Yeah yeah I promise that" he replied. But I know he would rip it because this is the 39th time I said it to him.

On my way to work

I'm being followed. I don't know who they are or what their motive is. They've been following me since I left my home.

I decided to walk in an alleyway to surprise them. I surprised them and I'm surprised too. They're just a bunch of kids. Two boys and one girl.

"What are you doing here and why are you following me?" I said. They panicked and tried to run away. But I'm fast enough to block their way.

"Sorry Mister Jay" one of the boys told me. "It's okay but why are you following me on this alleyway? It's dangerous for kids to be here" I replied. "We follow you because we just want to take a picture with you" They replied.

I sigh and say "Okay let's go to the convenience store near here". After I said that they happily followed me. And they want some ice cream too. And I said "Don't ask strangers for ice creams okay, it's not good because what if I'm a bad guy?" They all laughed and said "You're not a bad guy. We know that".

After minutes of walking we found a convenience store and bought them some ice cream. We sat down and asked them what their names were.

The one boy who is big and chubby introduces "I'm Matthew". The handsome one said "I'm Grey" and the cute curly girl said "I'm Aria".

I asked them "Why are you following me?". Grey replied "We just want to take a picture with you". I replied "Why?". Matthew said "The one who mostly wants to take a picture with you is Grey". Grey is embarrassed and says "Don't say it like that you agree with me to take a picture with Mister Jay". "Yeah Grey don't be shy. Your idol is in front of you it's natural" Aria said. Grey replied "You too Aria?" And they all laugh.

"Idol, who? Me?" I said. Aria replied "Yes mister. Grey idolized you when the post became viral and he said that he wants to be like you". I smiled and said "So Grey, you want to be a waiter like me?" And Grey replied "No mister Jay I don't want to be a waiter". "I thought you wanted to be like me?" I replied. Grey replied "I want to be a genuine and kind person like you Mister".

I almost cried that time when I heard it but I stopped myself and said "Of course you can do that. Just remember when the situation is tough, choose to be kind and don't expect an exchange for your good deeds. Just keep smiling and help others"

After that they all smile and eat the ice cream properly not knowing the time.

"I'm late!" I shouted and the kids were shocked. "I gotta go I'm late for my work" I said while walking away from them. They said bye to me and smiled.

I hurried to my work. And found out that our restaurant was closed but the front door is open.

I saw some men wearing black suits and ties talking to the owner. They stopped talking when they saw me coming in the front door.

"Speak of the devil, here he comes" the owner said and called me to come. I went there and one of the men spoke and said "We are from the government and we like to discuss with you some important matters".

I panicked on the inside but I kept my composure. My thoughts that time were "They already know my element? Or is it about the master?" We sat down and talked.

"You're Jay, 28 years old, waiter, height 5'6, weight 61 kilograms and the one who has the most votes. By the way my name is Gary. I'm the head of the Association".

The Association is the head of the guilds. It's like the government of the guild.

"Are you recruiting me to join The Association? I would like to pass on that because I love my job here" I said. Gary replies "No, we were not recruiting some random guy without a gift". "Yes! They don't know my element" I talk to myself.

"So what do you mean by the most votes and I'm not running for president or something" I replied. Gary smiled and said "I like you, you're funny like the humor says okay I'll be discussing this matter".

Gary stood up and said "Are you interested in going to Dungeon?" I was shocked again and there were so many questions for him. I asked him "Why me? Is it negotiable? For how long? What is my purpose going inside the dungeon?"

"Because you have the most votes from the OSD. We have to survey from them but you're the only one who had the most votes from all our participants. Is it negotiable? No. If you're against it we will lock you up for defying the government. You're staying in the dungeon for five years. Your purpose is to study, scout, and get more information about them, their traditions, culture, beliefs and of course if they're gonna invade us and one more thing the most important thing is to go with OSD to come into an unknown place in their realm".

"You know how much I love my job right? If I agree with you. The government will protect this restaurant and I'm going to be a waiter again if I come back. And how about the compensation. And coming with the OSD to an unknown place in their realm?" I replied.

He answered me "Yes we do know and of course the government will protect this restaurant and you can come back being a waiter if you want. The compensation is about one million dollars per year for the rest of your life if you agree we can advance one million dollars or how much you want to".

Both of my eyes turned into a dollar sign and said "Deal! Thank you Mr. President for the opportunity" and Gary replies "You're going in the dungeon in one month. Enjoy yourself while you're here. And here's the cheque of one million dollars and my calling card. Just call me if you need anything".

He stood up and walked away from me. I'm sitting and thinking about what I do with this much money and I only have one month before going in the dungeon.