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"Are there any other questions on job positions or training? The list of needed jobs and available positions will be posted before the day is over.

nI expect each child between the ages of five and eighteen to choose a job they wish to study. I'll also expect each of the adults in those positions to take on one to two apprentices.

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nGeth looked around to see if there were any more questions before moving on.

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"The next order of business is to explain what the future holds and why I am being so strict. Edge should have kept his mouth shut until I'd gotten to this point.

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nGeth's face became much more severe as he thought about what was coming. He decided it would be best to tell the people now so they could make an informed decision.

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"In six months' time, the protection that the Dungeons give will fade away. Hordes of monsters will push try to push into the Dungeons and kill those residing there.

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nGasps sounded out from the crowd and his party members that he hadn't spoken with yet.

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"The walls that are surrounding this unbuilt city can provide us with an extra year to prepare. We need to make sure not to waste any of that time.

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nA light shone in many people's eyes as they looked at the high walls surrounding them. The people gained a new appreciation for the place and the man who owned it.

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"Once that time is over, the beasts will come in waves. They will start small and become progressively more challenging to fend off as time passes.

nIt will take a solid community to survive the issues we will face in the future. On top of that, we will need mighty structures and defenses that can help us stay alive. Any questions?

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nThis time, almost every hand in the crowd was raised. Even some of Geth's party members had questions to ask.

nHe pointed to Hulk first.

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"Does this have anything to do with us needing to conquer the last three Dungeons in the Region?

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"Yes, it does. We can not open the Tower until all nine Dungeon Crystals are set in place.

nOnce the Tower is open, we can build and upgrade defenses. Along with that, we can build slightly more modern crafting buildings, farms, hunting grounds, and other amenities.

nOur quality of life will never go back to what it used to be. Still, we don't have to live like cavemen, either.

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nOver half of the hands in the crowd dropped as he finished. This time, he pointed towards one of the men from his old neighborhood.

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"Will there be rewards for fighting?

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nGeth smiled,

"Of course, there will be. We will be working on a merit system that will act as our source of currency in the city.

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nHe thought for a moment and then added,

"I also plan to introduce a physical currency as well. It won't really be helpful amongst those living here.

nI do feel, however, that as other Regions build up their own cities, a similar currency will eventually show up. The coins will be different qualities of Monster Cores that have been reformed.

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nThe man seemed satisfied with that answer as he put his hand down, along with some others. Geth pointed towards another man in the group.

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"Will equipment be provided for those of us without it?

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"Yes. I can see that some of you have already bought some of the equipment that we've placed in the shared Dungeon Inventory over the months.

nI would like to thank you for your contributions. Everyone present will get a starting set of gear made up of Common and Uncommon equipment.

nMore Uncommon and higher rarity pieces will be available through the merit system. We will also try to provide adequate meals daily, as we have been up to this point.

nEveryone present will be given one thousand merit points to start with. From this point, all new entrants to the city will be given two hundred and fifty.

nYour Grimoires will automatically keep up with your merit points once you've signed in to the city registry.

" Geth motioned to Larz to step forward when he noticed no more hands were raised.

nLarz spoke to everyone while waving his hand. Two white stone pedestals rose from the ground in front of him.

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"Everyone who wishes to remain in Valhalla, please line up and place your Grimoire on the right-hand marker.

" His smooth voice floated across all of those present.

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"Anyone who wishes to pursue their own path is welcome to head to the North Gate. It will open itself to let you out.

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nEveryone present decided to get in line without a single person leaving.

nGeth's original party members were the first in line. He watched as Zolis placed her Grimoire on the pedestal.

nIt glowed momentarily, and Larz smiled at her. He then gestured to the plinth on his left.

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"Now, choose a job from the list provided. I recommend choosing something you are sure about, as it could affect Skills offered through the Tower in the future.

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nEveryone present perked up when they heard that even Skills could be bought. Geth had been excited about that the moment Larz had told him.

nWhile everyone was busy signing in, he turned and looked up at the Tower.

n'I wonder how long it will take to access the tenth floor.'

n'Well, we should be able to upgrade the city pretty fast. The third floor will be enough for the craftsmen to make Rare gear.' Albus said to him.

n'I think it's odd that Larz doesn't know what's beyond the fifth floor.'

n'Why? I'm only able to access things as we come across them. I suppose that his situation is similar to mine.'

nGeth nodded. Albus was right, but he was still curious.

nWasn't Larz supposed to be the Tower's Grimoire? Or was something else going on?

nGeth planned to confront Larz about his race once the signing process was done.. He needed to know if there were more Elves or Dwarves around.

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