Chapter 41: Reward Distribution
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
[Mission Title: Chapter One, Eternal Kingdom Dungeon, Leader of the Houndhead n, Crar—Completed]
[Obtaining reward...]
When Crar’s huge body collapsed with a loud thud in a pool of its own blood, an information cue flashed before all the participating gars. Even Raintea, who didn’t fight, had a reward because they carried a few rounds of bricks.
Sherlock welcod pro-life gars like Raintea who cultivated flowers, looked blankly at the soil, and carried bricks.
He also welcod other gars who sought excitent at the risk of death.
To Sherlock, although their suicidal feats were pathetic, their diligent work in constructing the Dungeon was impressive.
After killing Crar, the gars dragged their dead comrades and Crar’s corpse back to the Dungeon.
Sherlock didn’t observe the gars any longer. Instead, he left the Dungeon Core and looked for Simba.
According to Bru, after defeating the BOSS, the Goblins had to be awarded equipnt and huge amounts of money. Sherlock’s Main Plot Mission had large amounts of Reputation Points and money as rewards, but it was lacking in equipnt rewards.
Sherlock wouldn’t visit Winterfell to buy good equipnt for the gars. Aside from the Diamond Seam, Eternal Kingdom also had Adamantine Ore.
Diamond Seam was the lowest grade ore, so it didn’t produce quality weapons. Adamantine was good, but before upgrading the Blacksmith Shop, there was no way to refine it. Moreover, Adamantine had great Magical Conductivity, and it would be a waste to use it for weapons and armor.
Sherlock wanted to keep the Adamantine Ore for making an Alchemist Platform or a Teleport Portal Foundation. Otherwise, he could sell it for a good price!
What about the equipnt? Sherlock had thought of a good solution.
Crar’s armor and Hamr were very good candidates! Sherlock didn’t feel any Mana ripples on Crar’s equipnt, so they were made of high-quality ores. Sherlock couldn’t identify the quality, but he had no issues giving them out as a reward.
The huge size of the armor and Hamr weren’t suitable for the gars, but Simba could modify them. Sherlock looked for Simba because of this.
“I understand Lord Sherlock’s intention. As for how many sets of Goblin equipnt I can make, it depends on the equipnt size and material,” Simba said after hearing Sherlock’s request.
After informing Simba, Sherlock heard Bru suggest, “Lord Sherlock, I have a suggestion regarding the BOSS reward. Crar’s equipnt is much stronger than our Diamond Seam equipnt. Its requirent could be set at Reputation Level 2 and its quality set as superior. But there’s a big problem—equipnt loss after death.”
“Is that an issue? To make them work hard, I have to squeeze them dry of their coins so that they have to work to earn money to buy equipnt. When they lose equipnt after death, they have to work harder. If they have what they want, they won’t work hard.”
Sherlock looked at the nearby Simba preparing als and said, “What motivates Simba to prepare als and forge? Besides sleeping, there’s only work. Is it because of love? Responsibility? No, it’s being poor! Poverty is a huge motivator for diligence. Hence, most of the gars are kept poor to make them work hard.”
“Lord Sherlock, you are right, and it has truth to it, but do consider this. While the gars are working hard, we have to provide entertainnt and ensure their happiness. They are already having a tough and unfair life in their world. In this world, if they lose their hard-earned BOSS reward due to death, that penalty would be too cruel.”
Bru said, “The Diamond Seam weapons can be bought, and coins can be earned, but, if lost, unique equipnt will be gone forever. A lot of gars would stop playing and end their Master-Servant relationship. Even if they don’t escape the Dungeon, it would cause the gars to fight over the unique equipnt. I think Lord Sherlock wouldn’t want such things to happen?”
“The consequences sound serious.” Sherlock nodded and said, “So, your suggestion is to make the unique weapons not easily lost, is that correct?”
“That’s correct! Lord Sherlock, you can use to bind the equipnt and gars together, like Soul Binding. Other gars will then be unable to use the equipnt, so they won’t fight among themselves to obtain the equipnt. Devils who are adept in contracts could achieve this as well. We can make equipnt that won’t be easily lost. This will improve the gars’ sense of belonging to Eternal Kingdom, elevate their mood, and cause them to work extrely hard in the Dungeon.”
“You make sense. Though it will consu my Mana to bind the equipnt and gars, if they work hard to carry bricks, I think it’s worthwhile.” Sherlock nodded.
“As for making equipnt that won’t be easily lost, I can spend so money to buy small items for a dual Teleport Spell. One would be put in the Dungeon and the other imprinted on the equipnt. When doing the Soul Binding, I can do an explanation for the agreent, and that would prevent the equipnt from being lost after the gars perish.”
“That’s great Lord Sherlock. If you do that, we will be able to announce the ga upgrade patch on the official website and give notice of this new equipnt capability. The gars will be overjoyed by your grand design.”
Bru spoke as though he was making a solemn vow. Sherlock wasn’t looking forward to the gars’ joy. He was concerned about whether the gars would work hard without pay and supervision.
To obtain such an effect, he had to let the gars yearn for tal coins and Reputation Points, especially tal coins. He had to keep them poor so that they would work hard to earn money while feeling happy.
Sherlock would be very pleased.
Sherlock thought of a good idea to achieve his goal of becoming the greatest Devil King and building the grandest Dungeon.
“Bru, since I will be spending effort and Mana for this unique equipnt, I would like to make a profit from it. Using the ga upgrade announcent, I thought of a good way to obtain their tal coins!”
“Lord Sherlock’s intention is?”
“We’ll hold a full-service auction of the equipnt, then I’ll impose a 20%, no, 30% tax. The remaining bronze coins will be equally distributed to the gars who participated in the battle.”
Bru remained silent for a while and understood Sherlock’s intention.
“Lord Sherlock, are you a Devil?”
“Yes, a superior Devil.”
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The gars happily brought back Crar’s corpse to the Dungeon. They stripped him of all items, which included an unfinished steak, tattered underwear, nail files, mysterious lipstick, and a “Houndhead Mistress” novel and other trash.
Why were they called trash? Because Lord Sherlock said so. The most valuable items were Crar’s armor and huge Hamr. Even the gars knew they were aweso equipnt!
This was because their attacks weren’t able to damage the armor’s defenses and because the Hamr could easily crush their Diamond Seam armor!
The gars placed the weapon and armor in front of Sherlock as they looked in anticipation at the great Devil Lord who would be appraising the equipnt. They were expecting their rewards for defeating the BOSS.
The gars escorted Sherlock to Simba’s Blacksmith Shop. Simba looked at the equipnt and gave an “OK” hand gesture as he said, “This is a weapon made of Mithril. I can produce two sets of armor and weapons suitable for Goblins, but I need a day. What weapons should I make? Should I start now, Lord Sherlock?”
The gars broke into wild chatters.
“Gosh! The reward isn’t instantly made?”
“It’s so real. I thought it would be like opening a treasure chest.”
“Can I choose my own weapon? I want a Green Dragon Crescent Blade!”
“Forget about it. This weapon isn’t for you. The rich will have paid for it.”
“With such good equipnt, the rich won’t dare step outside the Dungeon. Hahaha. The equipnt will be lost if one dies.”
“I think it might be like that.”
Sherlock exerted his dominance to silence the chatting Goblins and gestured for Simba to wait for a while. As Simba stared wide-eyed, Sherlock opened up his cloak and spoke loudly.
“My loyal citizens of Eternal Kingdom, your bravery shocked the entire Underworld. The notorious and feared Crar will no longer threaten us! To reward your excellent feats, I, Dungeon Lord Sherlock, shall reward you handsoly!”
After Sherlock finished his passionate speech, Bru announced a full-service notice:
[Details of the reward will be published on the official website and discussion forum.]
Before the gars had the chance to cheer, Simba crushed Crar’s head like a mosaic with his Hamr. He blew his beard and shouted, “D*mn! So you’re Crar!”
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