Today marked the last day that Sila could stay online in Monster Soul. He was watching a giant test tube filled with clear liquid and a sky-blue gem which shone brilliantly like the rays of the sun being reflected off of water.
The Android King had told him that all of Julia's data had been transferred into the tube and more ti was needed for the process to be finished.
Sebastian suddenly left as soon as he perceived that there was nothing for him to do, and he didnt tell anyone where he was going.
anwhile, Bow went outside to go sightseeing around the city after the Android King guaranteed that she would be completely safe. Not only was the sli race now allied with the android race and the city patrolled by Android Guards who would do their best to protect her, the current Lost Grea City also had no other players present. Almost all players had left when Sila and his team invaded the city, and the ones who stayed behind got hit by stray attacks from Sebastian and the androids before they also decided to leave.
Based on the requirents for entering Lost Grea City, it would take so ti before the city received visitors again. Even so, Sila was still cautious and asked Lookhin to look after Bow.
Are you sure it wont be dangerous? Sila asked Orpheus, who just entered the room.
Im sure it wont. It will be more dangerous if youre too hurried. The Android King also watched the gem attentively.
Im going to log out today, sir. It should be three to four days in the ga. Can I ask whether this will be finished by the ti I return?
The Android King shook his head. Im not sure. It may be finished as soon as today or it could take several days. I'm just positive that it won't take longer than two weeks. As for logging out, you can use the hotel in the residential area.
Im curious about sothing, sir. Why did you set that weird condition for accessing the city? I think it is the main reason this city is rarely visited by players. Isn't it bad for business?
Hahaha. Are you afraid your share of the profits will be too low?
Sila quickly denied, Thats not it, sir. Thats not the problem. Im just curious.
Well, to answer your question, our business isnt bad at all. Although not many players co, our products are high quality so the price and profit are not insignificant. However, our annual profit isnt that high.
Sila thought about how the Sli King had changed the drop rate of the Sli Card. Since changing the drop rate was possible, changing the thod to access the Lost Android Kingdom should be possible as well. Thus, he asked, Why don't you change the rule, sir?
The Android King shook his head again. Its not that I dont want to do it, but that I cant. Its the agreent I have with the ga creator.
The agreent that we need to complete those senseless missions in order to enter the city? What is the ga creator thinking?
Hahaha. Thats not it. Actually, Im the one who ca up with the condition. The ga creator only asked to co up with a way to prevent players from easily entering the city. However, my city heavily relies on trading, so setting a harsh condition would prevent rchants from entering. So, this is the answer I ca up with. You can enter the city if you are very persistent.
Um... I believe your definition of the term persistent is a bit off...
Ah. There are so peculiar missions that I included as a joke. Well, its unexpected that there were so players who dared to complete them. I should say that they have my profound respect. Even I dont think I could do those missions myself.
Can I ask why there must be a condition for entering the city? Other cities don't seem to have any.
Um... About this question, its not a secret or anything, but not many players are interested in hearing the answer. Do you know who the Independent NPCs are?
I know, sir. They are the first generation players who were invited to play Monster Soul when it was still in the closed beta stage, and decided to continue playing after the ga launched.
That's correct. Most of them didnt select a race and there wasnt a problem with that. However, for those who had selected a race before the end of the closed beta, with the great ability of Independent NPCs, it wouldnt be strange for them to ascend to the upper or even top position of the race.
The problem is the balance of the ga. The stronger the king of the race, the stronger the race as a whole becos. To limit the strength of the races with Independent NPCs, those races were bound with so limitation or constraints; for example, having low quantity, weak in a certain situation, hard to find, or sealed in a certain area.
The android race has as its king so the race is bound to Lost Grea City which has a difficult thod of accessing. Well, there is a hidden quest for each race to break this kind of restriction, but no player has ever completed any of them as of now. If just one of the races is freed from the constraint, Im sure that the situation in Monster Soul will be overturned.
Are four Independent NPCs considered a lot? Sila tried to act casual when asking this question.
Four?! Are you nuts? Two is already too many. The balance of the ga would be ruined if they arent being restrained.
Finally, Sila discovered the hidden reason why the sli race was sealed. With the race having four Independent NPCs, it is restrained by being sealed in a limited territory, having low quantity, and being very weak in a sealed state. The quest to slay eight dragons wasnt too unreasonable considering what would happen as soon as all the seals were broken.
In the worst case, Sila negatively thought that this quest might have been designed to be impossible to complete, even.
As he was still thinking about this matter, Bluebird grinned and approached the two as if he was a kid who just found a new toy. For the record, Sila and the Android King had long since detected his presence. However, they were curious how Bluebird could arrive at this room despite the maze-like structure of the castle.
Youre really here. Hahaha, this skill is very excellent.
Did you use a new skill? asked Sila.
Correct. On the third sub-floor of the castle, there was a Spying Android who just gave a skill. This skill is really neat. It seems I need to think very hard before choosing the other two skills.
Oh. You even went to the android storage zone? I guess the skill you chose is Tracking.
Bluebird smiled and nodded. Yes, sir. I questioned the android for three hours before I was certain that this skill is very useful. It can analyze even the tiniest clue to track down the target. As its level goes up, the information that I get will be more detailed.
Wow. It suits your job as a newshawk.
Right? Im thinking about searching for two other skills that will cover my weaknesses. How about you? Why dont you try searching for the skills in the city? This city is like a treasure. There are hundreds of skills to choose from. Regrettably, we can choose only three so we need to think it through carefully before choosing.
Mn. If you plan to search for the information of all the skills, you better be prepared to spend a month or more. Getting three is already a lot. You got this reward because you completed the quest with a team of only two players. The reward of the quest depends on the number of participants. The fewer players in the group, the greater the reward.
What about Montra... I an, the dragon race player who ca before us? How many people were in their group when they raided this city? Sila couldnt help but be curious.
Three players. They didnt use a high grade dinsion-invading device like you though. They didnt choose to stamp the seal either, instead choosing to confront one of my guardians, who was Lord Rank. Although it was a four-against-one battle, they were quite skilled, so I ford an alliance with them. Their reward wasnt the right to obtain any skill but a certain item... as he said this, the Android King showed a worried expression.
Who was the fourth mber? / What item? Bluebird and Sila asked at the sa ti.
Not so fast. One question at a ti, okay? There may have only been three players, but one of them had a partner. And, like with your case, I didnt view the pet nor partner as one of the participators.
As soon as Orpheus finished speaking, Bluebird imdiately wrote sothing down in his notebook. No one had ever obtained information about Montra, Kawin, or Revin having a partner. Regardless, Bluebird didnt think that it was too weird for them to have one. The Heavenly Dragon Guild was a large and influential guild and those three were strong. It was entirely possible that one of them found out how to obtain a partner. Still, Bluebird believed that he had to research this so more.
As for the reward, I cant tell you about it. I can only tell you that its a very dangerous item. If you are the foe of this group of players, you have to be on guard.
Silence filled the room. Bluebird noticed that Sila was stressed about Montra again.
Well, Sila, do you have any ideas what skills you will choose? Do you want to guide you around the castle?
The number of skills seems to be a lot. I dont think I want to tour around the castle. Can you prepare the skills that might be suitable for later?
Fine by . Dont worry. By the way, if you co back and dont see , I will leave a note about the skills in your mansion, okay?
Okay. Mister Orpheus, I think I will have to take my leave.
Youre welco to. The hotel is located at the front of the residential area. Its easy to find.
Sila left the two. Afterward, beco Bluebird found searching and making discoveries regarding the Lost Grea City enjoyable, he quickly went outside to continue his work.
As for Orpheus, he remained in the room and looked intently at the giant tube. Ordinary people wouldnt notice any chance but his expert eyes could tell him that the light reflected on the gem was gradually getting weaker. This ant the energy within the gem was constantly being drawn to sothing.
It has begun, murmured the Android King, before striding to his working desk and beginning to upgrade Silas system window.
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anwhile, in Zhongsuyuan City, in the Victorious Wolves Sect...
A sky-blue flash of light filled the resting room and a certain man appeared suddenly.
He wore a red Hawaiian shirt with a white floral pattern, showing off his lean muscles through the buttonless shirt, and deep blue pants similar to what Thai fishern wear. His left eye was covered by a pirate eyepatch while his right eye glead with the color of the ocean. In his hand was a wooden stick that was one and a half ters long.
He looked to the left and to the right. As he didnt see anyone inside the room, he left.
While he was exiting the sect, dozens of eyes fell on him, but he didnt stop and instead sped up so he could leave sooner.
Oh, my. My dad ruined all my clothes and this was all he had for . Sigh, talk about how eye-catching I am, Burapha inwardly complained as he was heading to the most famous weapon shop in Zhongsuyuan City.
You... Burapha, right? A familiar voice could be heard next to him.
Burapha turned his head and found that the voices owner was soone he knew. Hello, Miss White Swan. I heard that you helped after I fell unconscious. Im truly grateful for that.
Are you crazy? Why are you wearing such eye-catching clothing in the middle of Zhongsuyuan City? Dont you know that you are being hunted? Even I have heard that you are out in the open with a red Hawaiian shirt. I didnt believe it at first, but... look at you! I can spot you even if the distance between us is a kiloter!
Ah. About this... I have no spare clothing. Zhongsuyuan City is the Qi Kingdom so most sets of clothing being sold are qi-type. Thats why I plan to quickly go and get my item at the weapon shop and leave the city as soon...
White Swan stopped listening to Burapha and grabbed his wrist before pulling him down an alley. She told him to keep his voice down. Be quiet. Soone is coming.
Dozens of people ca to the area and spread around. The hell? Where has he gone?
Dont know. Im sure he was here a mont ago. Is he crazy, though? Wearing that eye-catching outfit.
In this case, lets split up and find him. Whoever spots him first, please tell the rest of us.
Are you insane? We are not friends. Kill one rchant and I can get an S-grade weapon. I would be a fool to let you know if I find him.
Damn. Just dont cry if Im the one who finds him first, then.
People scattered around to search for Burapha. As they left, White Swan let out a sigh of relief.
They have left. Please take this. She took the Crystal of Connecting out. This crystal will teleport you to Snow City in the north. Not many players live there so it should be safer for you to be there. You should stay low at that place until the situation improves.
Burapha looked at the crystal and didnt take it. I cant. I still have sothing to do in Zhongsuyuan City. And once Im done, I can find a safe place on my own.
The weapon shop that you said you are going to go has been closed for many days. It will be a waste of a trip if you go there. White Swan tried to convince Burapha to take the crystal.
Burapha scratched his head. Honestly, Miss White Swan, when do you think the situation will be better for ? I personally think that most players would still try to hunt down for the sword a year from now.
Listening to Buraphas reasonable argunt, White Swan couldnt think of a response. But... If we dont do sothing...
Well, lets go to the weapon shop first. Burapha jumped and landed on the roof of a building, followed by White Swan.
Although she wasnt a combat-type player, her ability regarding healing and qinggong was by no ans lacking. Afterward, the red and white shadows could be seen jumping from one roof to another, heading in the direction of the weapon shop.
He is quite fast... Its unexpected. His speed seed to be much slower than this the last ti I saw him. White Swan thought while following Burapha.
Finally, the two arrived at the front door of the weapon shop. Burapha swooped down and knocked on the door, despite seeing the sign saying Closed hanging on it. Uncle, Im here to get my item, sir.
There was no response. Burapha scratched his head, thinking, Could it be that he hasnt finished it yet?
I told you. The shop is closed. Lets get out of here. People have begun to notice us, pressed White Swan.
Burapha looked around and noticed that people really began to shift their attention to both of them. It seed that him possessing the sword had beco a bigger deal than he had anticipated.
20 gold for the clue, said White Swan, 20 gold will be paid to anyone who shares the whereabouts of Player Burapha. Everyone wants money. You will have a hard ti escaping from all the players.
News was sothing that could travel with exceptional speed. It had been less than a minute since Burapha arrived in front of the weapon shop but dozens of players had already surrounded him.
You are Burapha, right? Just give the sword. My aim is only the sword, not your life, said one of the n.
Thats his deal, not mine. Your bounty is 10,000 gold. Killing you will be worth it. Well, dont worry. Im a kind man and will let you die peacefully. Another one of them stepped forward.
White Swan stood in front of Burapha and whispered to him, You, go! I will hold them off.
Burapha furrowed his brows and asked, Excuse . Ive been wanting to ask you this question for a while. Why are you being so nice to ?
White Swan gritted her teeth. This isnt the right ti to ask, you know?
Im terribly sorry, but I really want to know the reason. Could you please tell ?
She sighed. Ah. I will you, but dont beco angry, okay?
Burapha nodded while wondering why he would be angry.
...Im a dog person. I like them very much. When you left my guilds building, you were making an expression like a puppy being abandoned by its owner. So... how can I abandon you... She replied while shooting a side glance at Burapha to see whether he was angry at her words.
Burapha was stunned for a second before suddenly laughing. Hahaha! A puppy? Thats unexpected!
You... Arent you mad?
Why would I be? Miss White Swan said that you like dogs very much, right? Im touched by that.
White Swans face was reddened. I... Not that kind of like. I ant...
Pa--!!
The sound of a tal stick being slamd on the ground echoed. The man with a savage face took several steps forward. Oi! Do you plan to continue flirting forever? We are still here, you know?
White Swan was quick to deny, No, we arent flirting... We are just acquaintances.
Another man drew a sword. You dont need to hurry to be single, lady. Let finish off your boyfriend first and we can have a nice, long chat. Im single too and you are just my type.
We are not in a relationship or anything! You guys are misunderstanding! Were really just acquaintances! She denied it again, but no one seed to bother listening to her.
In that case, please hurry up and co at , so that both of us can quickly leave this place and have a nice talk later. Even Burapha seed to ignore her denial.
In the end, White Swan realized that it was no use denying it. She should just shut up and the news about this would die down in no ti.
Oh, you are too damn brave, arent you? I wont hold back, then. Hah!! Another man drew out the silver saber and rushed at him while the previous man with savage face lifted up his heavy, tal stick and aid at Burapha from a different angle.
White Swans face was pale while Burapha gently pushed her out of the way. His wooden stick rotated in his hand.
No one noticed what happened. The mont that they ca to their senses was the mont when Buraphas stick connected with both incoming weapons; the tal stick and silver saber. Both his opponents were pushed back by the impact.
Buraphas wooden stick twisted and finally broke into pieces. He murmured, Im indeed lacking. Im not yet at the level where I can use anything as a weapon like my dad.
Both opponents looked at Burapha while feeling uneasy. What did he just do? How could a wooden stick parry a qi-strengthened weapon?
It doesnt matter. He no longer has a weapon.
Burapha looked blankly at the remains of the wooden stick in his hand and wondered how long it would take before he could beco as strong as his dad. The ability of these opponents in front of him paled in comparison to Revins.
Prepare yourself, rchant. You wont survive our next move.
Burapha looked at the two players who had attacked him and said, You have already lost. One strike of the Eastern Sea Sailing Lance Art consists of eight waves. The power in the next wave will be stronger than the previous ones.
Blood dripped down from the corners of their mouths. They inclined their heads and spotted wooden-stick-sized dents on their chests, two inches deep. Then, their bodies were blown away like they were pushed by a violent sea wave.
The swordsman took four steps backward before his body turned into light and disappeared. As for the man with a savage face, his endurance was higher so it took him six steps before he died.
The area in front of the weapon shop suddenly fell silent.
E-Everyone, charge at him! He is just a rchant without any weapon! One of the n yelled.
As they were about to rush at him, a black lance with golden trims fell down in front of Burapha. There was a blue glow emanating from it.
Nice timing, isnt it, son? You can test it out right away, said Zeref, who was standing on the roof of the weapon shop.
Burapha bowed his head to Zeref to show his respect and tightened the lance.
Not too light and not too heavy. The length was ideal and he even felt the power sleeping within it. This lance was truly the perfect lance to use with his Eastern Sea Sailing Lance Art.
Burapha rotated the lance in his hand thrice and the power residing within the lance was emitted, pushing all the players several ters away.
What is the na of this lance, Uncle?
Eastern Sea Evil Lance.
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