Chapter 78 - 75 The Guide from the Kingdom

Chapter 78: Chapter 75 The Guide from the Kingdom

Elorin Shipyard Pier, the guards were on high alert, with NPC guards forming a human wall to prevent any players from Elorin City from getting close.

The unusual situation made the entire city’s players curious, and they crowded outside the guard circle, discussing animatedly.

“It seems they’re investigating the scammer Da Fei’s ship?”

“Investigate? You’re kidding! Weren’t you online yesterday? He’s got connections with the mayor helping him with ship repairs.”

“It must be that trash scammer using his swindled money to fix the ship.”

“It’s not that simple, why make such a big fuss for ship repairs?”

“Have you heard? Yesterday, Da Fei snatched the boss and the female hero of Bloodrose Studio, and now the whole server wants to hunt Da Fei down.”

“No wonder! I did say there’s no way a male player like Da Fei could hire a nun! Offending Bloodrose is big trouble. One word from their beauty and countless player fans will chase him down.”

“Damn, this is too annoying! Trash scammer, rich and having beauties, even if the whole server hunts him, what of it? Just let him sell his account, he’ll make at least 1 million to start! If a large guild buys his account, they’ll clear both new and old scores in a single stroke.”

“You don’t understand, the big studios are hunting him down to force him to sell.”

At this moment, behind the crowd, a level-10 Druid player named Invincible Soldier and a level-10 Ranger named Invincible Wei were standing on their tiptoes looking towards the dock.

Hearing the discussions, Invincible Wei exclaimed in surprise, “Hey, Da Bing, there really are game accounts that can sell for 1 million?”

Invincible Soldier snorted coldly, “1 million? We’re talking about US dollars! You think the game’s riches come easily? Come on, let’s get to the instance and rush to level 20. If I hadn’t spent days lending money to buy you a setup, I’d probably be level 20 by now.”

Invincible Wei gave an awkward smile, “Who told me to bring you food and shoutouts all these years, brother? Oh right, didn’t you say we could get a seafaring permit and start trading at level 10? Why rush to level 20?”

Invincible Soldier shook his head and sighed, “Running what business at level 10! What’s the point of those small ships with only 10 cargo spaces? Get to level 20, learn Hate Strike and max out Arrow Skill and Luck Skill, then you can go PK Undead Beastman players for fame and Gold Coins! With enough fame and money, just buy a medium ship with 50 cargo spaces directly! PK is the first pot of gold! Rangers are specially meant for PK… Ah, you won’t understand now. I’ll teach you how to hunt a few people to get the hang of it, let’s go.”

“Oh, okay.”

……

At this time, the Flying was fully refurbished, and now completely covered with fluffy moss, perched in the dock, and all repair ladders had been removed. The Mage Group sent by the Kingdom was orderly arranging a Teleportation Array around the Flying’s slipway.

Da Fei, in the midst of a group of officials, saw the Great Elder. Although it had only been one day in real-time since they last met, it felt like a long time since.

The Great Elder introduced to the following officials with a chuckle, “This is the hero we have selected.”

The officials nodded in approval, “Not bad, indeed stronger than the average person.”

Stronger than the average person? I’d kick you all flying! That’s nonsense! Da Fei chuckled and bowed, “You flatter me, sirs.”

With a chuckle, the elder replied, “My young friend, I wasn’t wrong about you. You not only accepted the purification task but also took on new challenges. I believe you have the capability, as long as you return victorious, I will strive to secure your merits. Everyone here is a witness.”

Da Fei laughed and said, “Elder, rest assured, I will not let everyone down.”

The mayor laughed, “Let me introduce someone to Mr. Da Fei. Since the new operation involves space teleportation, the Kingdom has sent over a guide proficient in arcane, Lady Anwen.”

A lady! Looking at the petite silhouette shrouded in a black robe emerging from the crowd, her face and figure unseen, Da Fei couldn’t help but be overjoyed internally! They actually assigned a female hero to me! Mayor, you scammed me of a hundred million, but finally a twinge of conscience?

Lady Anwen approached with an indifferent tone, “Pleasure to work with you, sir.”

Hearing her old and weak voice, Da Fei was suddenly shocked. No way? They wouldn’t assign a Nanny Rong to me, would they? In my eyes, all Elf women are beauties! I can’t imagine what an Elf Nanny Rong would look like!

—Task Hint: Anwen has joined your team as your temporary Vice Hero.

Da Fei hurriedly opened the Vice Hero panel to check her attributes.

Anwen: At the Farolan Magic Academy, Lady Anwen has seen off one cohort of students after another over the years. Although she has retired, she’s not content with a leisurely life of beekeeping and gardening. She wants to make the most of her remaining years by doing something meaningful.

Level: 30.

Profession: Master-level Druid.

Talent Specialty: Hive Queen. The hero’s “Swarm Disturbance” magic increases in damage with level and has a chance to cause blinding.

Professional Specialty: Healing Rain

Command Power: 400

Attack: 12

Defense: 26

Magic Power: 40

Knowledge: 58

Life: 22

Damage: 4-6

Attack Speed: 7

Move Speed: 5

Equipment: Great Druid Robe (adds 5 to Magic Power, 5 to Knowledge), Great Druid Wand (adds 10 to Magic Power)

Stamina: 12 (in a state of extreme weakness)

Skills: Master-level Arcane Magic, Master-level Meditation Skill, Master-level Defense Skill, Master Leadership Skill, Master Level Luck Skill, Master Level Archery, Master-level Logistics Skill.

Troop Count: 100 Druids, 50 Jungle Shooters.

Da Fei was shocked, his eyes widened! Can it be? An old lady! But how could there be a Level 30 old lady? How could a Level 30 hero have so many Master-level skills plus fully maxed sub-skills? Even with equipment bonuses, her attribute points are certainly not that of a Level 30 hero. And what’s with this fragile 22 point Life? What does being in extreme weakness mean?

Looking at Da Fei’s dumbfounded expression, the Great Elder sighed deeply: “It seems you’ve spotted the issue, young friend. Indeed, this operation involves advanced space teleportation as well as venturing into unknown Demon Race domains, challenges not meant for young heroes. Therefore— disregarding her own health, Lady Anwen selflessly reduced her own level to 30 to be able to enter the barrier, all so she could join the young heroes in battle.”

Da Fei suddenly realized! Self-castration! No way, even an NPC would do such a thing? Only players driven to extremes would resort to this. In some games, there are richly rewarding secret tasks or special instances that only low-level players can do. Thus, some high-level players, after learning the task process, will not hesitate to de-level to take on the quest— the so-called self-castration! In Heroic Creation Era, the penalty for de-leveling is the loss of all attribute points gained during leveling except for Skill Points, because knowledge learned does not vanish with failure.

Anwen chuckled: “I’m old, with not much time left. I wish to do one last meaningful deed for the Kingdom in my final days, and also to clear the path for younger ones.”

The officials exclaimed in admiration: “Lady Anwen’s integrity and lofty principles are something we cannot match!”

So that’s how it is! The older the ginger, the spicier! With such a powerful hero around, Brother has even greater confidence!

Da Fei hurriedly bowed: “I’ll have to ask for more guidance from you in the future, Teacher Anwen.”

The mayor sighed: “Lady Anwen is very weak now and urgently needs to rest on the ship. That’s why she won’t be able to assist you with the task of purifying the Pool of Radiance.”

She wasn’t a task NPC in the first place. Da Fei quickly said: “For something minor like purification, I wouldn’t dare to trouble Teacher Anwen. I can handle it on my own.”

The mayor laughed: “Alright, let’s go aboard and take a look now. The medical room, the Deputy Officer’s office, and your soldier’s barracks have all been fixed. Let’s allow Lady Anwen to rest properly first.”

The officials smiled: “Excellent, let’s take a tour of the battle ship that the warriors will embark from.”

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