Aetheric Chronicles: Reborn As An Extra

Sunday.

Mission Hall.

Adrian was browsing through the mission early in the morning. He wanted to invite Aria as well, but she said she had plans for today at yesterday's conversation. So, only he and Noxy would be doing missions today. He wanted to leave Noxy with her but didn't want to trouble her.

Besides he wanted to apply what he learned on the Beast Taming and Training course in action today. Even though it has been only a little more than two weeks since Noxy was born, all the beast pets had their innate ability as soon as they were born.

Heck, that arrogant salamander, Ignis started breathing fire the moment it was born.

'Hmm?' Just as he was continuing, Adrian's eyes spotted a mission. 'Right, why don't I make connections as well? I might get to learn more about beast taming in the process.'

Then he opened the mission's info page.

It detailed the request from a small beast-taming organization called "Wild Heart Sanctuary." They were located on the outskirts of the city and needed assistance with various tasks, including training new beast pets, treating injured ones, and even helping with the daily maintenance of the sanctuary.

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Mission: Aid at Wild Heart Sanctuary

Description: The Wild Heart Sanctuary is a small but dedicated organization that focuses on the care, training, and rehabilitation of magical beasts. We are seeking volunteers to help with various tasks, including:

Assisting with the training of young beast pets.

Providing care for injured or sick beasts.

Helping with the maintenance and upkeep of the sanctuary.

Requirements:

Basic knowledge of beast taming and training.

Willingness to work with various types of magical beasts.

Ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team.

Rewards:

500 points.

Experience in beast taming and training.

Potential for future collaboration and networking opportunities with other beast tamers.

Duration: One day (can be extended based on performance and mutual agreement).

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Adrian smiled as he read through the details. This seemed like the perfect opportunity to put his newfound skills to the test and perhaps even learn more from experienced beast tamers. Plus, it would be a good way to spend his Sunday productively.

"Alright, Noxy, looks like we've got a mission," Adrian said, glancing at his little companion perched on his shoulder. Noxy chirped in response, as if understanding his words.

After accepting the mission, Adrian made his way to the address provided. The Wild Heart Sanctuary was located in a more serene part of the city, surrounded by lush greenery and the gentle sounds of nature. As he approached, he saw a modest yet well-maintained compound with various enclosures and facilities for different magical beasts.

At the entrance, he was greeted by a middle-aged woman with kind eyes and a warm smile. "You must be the student from the Academy. Thank you for coming. I'm Jenny, one of the caretakers here."

Adrian shook her hand, noting her firm yet gentle grip. "Nice to meet you, Miss Jenny. My name is Adrian, and this is my little companion, Noxy. We are here to help with whatever you need."

"Wonderful," Liora said, leading him inside. "We have a lot to do today. First, let me introduce you to some of our residents."

As they walked through the sanctuary, Adrian saw a variety of magical beasts—some familiar and some exotic. There were young beast pets playing in a designated area, injured creatures being tended to in a small clinic, and larger beasts lounging in spacious enclosures.

"We're a small operation, but we do our best to care for these creatures," Liora explained. "Right now, we could really use your help with training some of the younger ones. They have a lot of energy and need proper guidance to develop their abilities."

Adrian nodded, feeling excited about the task ahead. "I'd be happy to help. I've been learning a lot about beast taming recently, though I'm a beginner I'll do my best."

"Great! Let's start with these little guys," Liora said, leading him to a group of young magical beasts that were eagerly awaiting their training session. "These are some of our newest arrivals. They're still learning the basics, so we'll need to be patient with them."

"So, what should I do then?" Adrian asked, looking at the group of young magical beasts with a mix of anticipation and curiosity.

Jenny smiled and pointed towards a small enclosure where the twelve young beasts were gathered. "Your task is to help these young ones with their basic training. Each of them has unique elemental abilities that need to be honed. You'll be working alongside two other volunteers. They'll be here shortly to assist you."

Adrian nodded. "Got it. I'll do my best."

"Thank you, student Adrian. I'll leave you to it for now. If you need anything, don't hesitate to call for me," Jenny said before excusing herself to attend to other matters in the sanctuary.

Adrian turned his attention to the young magical beasts. He recognized some of them from his studies at the academy. There were twelve in total, representing five different species:

Flare Cubs (Fire Element): Three small, fox-like creatures with bright orange fur and flickering flames at the tips of their tails. They were playfully chasing each other around.

Aqua Sprites (Water Element): Two small, fish-like creatures with translucent blue scales and fins. They swam through the air as if it were water, leaving trails of mist behind them.

Terra Pups (Earth Element): Three sturdy, dog-like beasts with brown, rock-like skin and small, budding plants growing from their backs. They were digging in the dirt, their little tails wagging happily.

Zephyr Kittens (Air Element): Two sleek, cat-like creatures with white, feathery fur and wings. They flitted about, darting from perch to perch with incredible speed.

Volt Hoppers (Lightning Element): Two energetic, rabbit-like creatures with yellow fur streaked with black. They bounded around, leaving sparks of electricity in their wake.

'Damn, it is as if I'm in the world of Pokemon. It would be great if I could just say I choose you and whoosh...'

'Haha, let's stop imagining and get to work.'

Adrian then took a deep breath and approached the enclosure. Some of the young beasts stopped and looked at him with wide, curious eyes, their energy palpable.

"Alright, everyone," he said, trying to project confidence. "Let's start with some basic exercises to get you all warmed up, shall we?"

However, the beasts just stared at him clearly not understanding his words.

"Haha, I guess you guys aren't as intelligent as Noxy. Then let's apply what I learned in the course..."