Terrible State
After a long time of playing, Shen logout and saw that it's already 3:18 AM.
He felt his body is going numb from too much playing the game.
After a few hours of sleep, the Sun finally came out.
Even if Shen is lacking in sleep he still wakes up early In the morning. He first checks if there are any messages from Jen.
" There is nothing, should I text her first, "
Shen: Hi Jen it's me, Shen. I just wanted to say hello and ask how is your day:")
Shen waited for a few minutes and Jen still didn't reply to his messages so kinda feel disappointed.
So Shen decided to greet some of his mercenaries team including Chester after that he ate his meal and went back to Liberty Online.
- Welcome Back -
Ashen immediately started traveling to Swamp Village. He bought a simple map to avoid losing his way.
While making his way outside the kingdom's fortress he notices that a lot of players are already there.
Just like him, everyone is still wearing and using trash items. Considering it is already the fifth day of the game the drop rate is so low and the monsters don't drop any coins.
Players don't have any way to get or buy any decent kind of item.
" The monsters here are no joke they are good at fighting and the drop rate of items sucks not to mention coins you can't even know what it looks like, " one of the players complain.
" Looking for a party, let's level altogether, "
" Who wants to join LafingCofing Guild just come here and apply everyone, is welcome! "
Different types of people are already flooding the kingdom and Ashen is already making his way to becoming a Village Leader.
On his way to Swamp Village, he encounters a monster called [ Crabigator ].
[ Crabigator ]
Level: 18
Hit Points: 500
Mana Points: 0
Physical Attack: 75
Magical Attack: 0
Skills: ( Rock Skin ) ( Pinch ) ( Morsel )
It is an alligator humanoid monster that has a pinch.
Ashen saw many weird and unworldly creatures in his life but this is one of the weirdest things he ever witness.
The crabigator attacks him with his pinch but all his attempts failed. Ashen retaliates by utilizing his spell.
" Freezing Hands, " Ashen both hands summons energy of ice that could be thrown to his enemies.
- 156 Hit Points
- 80 Hit Points
With a single spell, almost half of the HP of the crabigator was decimated. Although it has Rock Skin, it only applies to Physical Damage and he does not possess any Magical Defense.
The crabigator cries in pain but Ashen doesn't have time to waste on him so he finishes him with Burning Bomb.
He uses his Mental Power to detonate the area where the crabigator is standing.
- 216 Hit Points
- 120 Hit Points
Ding!
+ 210 Experience Points
Ashen was kinda surprised with the amount of experience it gave, as it was kinda high.
But he didn't know that Crabigator is considered elite monsters. They are harder to deal with compared to normal monsters.
Ashen didn't notice its capabilities because he decimated it with only 2 skills.
After a long time of traveling Ashen finally arrive.
Ashen arrive at his village expecting a large gathering, but only a few people and the village head guard are there to greet you. Ashen wonders where all the people are.
Heqet ( Head Guard - Swamp Village )
Level: 25
The head guard takes Ashen into the inner part of the village.
You walk with him and notice there are moss and cracked stones throughout the village.
The people are small and thin.
This village is in a terrible state.
The Village head guard takes Ashen inside a large manor, and asks the following "How should I address you, Chief?"
" Just call me, Ashen, "
Although the manor is large it is nearing being destroyed. There are many cracks and holes everywhere.
"Welcome, Ashen to Swamp Village. As you can see, the village isn't in the best of conditions, we are ravaged by monsters for quite some time. We hope that you can help and lead us."
" The place here is in a terrible state just like you said, is there anything you suggest we can do here, " Ashen replied.
We've already begun to exterminate some of the monsters in our territory. Hopefully, in a few days, they will be back."
"Chief Ashen, would you like to know more about the history of this castle and its people,"
" Yes, tell me, "
" Okay…let's begin, The manor is centuries old, my chief! In fact, it's one of the oldest manors and villages in the realm.
" So this explains, the cracks and moss here, " Ashen thought.
" Then we have no resources that are considered to be high in demand because the land surrounding this village is mostly swamplands. As you can imagine, it's difficult to farm here, so the population is few here. There are, however, a lot of monsters that live and surround the swamps! Not to mention many rare plants hidden throughout. There are many herbalists and researchers from all across the kingdom who come here to find some, which often leads to conflict as they don't belong here. I've also heard that the swamp has magical properties, but I don't know how it works. There are also a small group of people, comprising mostly of Druids, go so far as to consider the swamplands as sacred ground.'"
Listening to the explanation of the Head Guard, Ashen was kinda disappointed because there are no resources here.
Suddenly one of the manor supervisors opens the door and walks up to you respectfully. "Chief! the farmer's head arrived for you. they have something to speak with you."
" Let him in, "
The man walks up respectfully. He looks at you directly when he speaks.
"Chief, I am the representative for the farmers that remain here. I'm sorry for the trouble but I'm sure you're aware, this area is full of dangerous monsters and many of my fellow farmers have left as a result. I'm here to ask for assistance and exterminate all the monsters in the southern part of our territory. Although it would be hard it's the only place we can grow our crops."
" Don't worry about that problem I will personally make a team and join them to eliminate the monsters there, "
The farmer looks delighted and gives his thanks to you.
Ding!
[ Quest: Farmers Concern ]
[Difficulty C ]
Make a team and exterminate the monsters in the southern part of your territory.
Reward: [Farming Land], [Farmers Favor],
[People's Favor], [10 Gold Coins].
[ Accept ] [ Decline ]