The Farming

Seconds earlier, amidst the battlefield, the royal guard's captain, Vandar, shifted his gaze at the Demon General Telus who was engaged in combat with an unknown force. It wasn't part of the royal guards or the adventurers. 

They were using these odd weapons that shoot projectiles and it produced a loud noise that could penetrate one's eardrum. Yet they were accustomed to it. 

One thing that he observed was this one particular person who was wielding a larger weapon than the others. When it fired, it tore a hole in the middle of the Demon King General's body, and he threw something into that very hole, causing a massive explosion. 

From that moment, the Demon King General faltered, and then his form suddenly vanished as if he retreated from the battlefield. 

"Those warriors…who are they," Vandar gasped in amazement. He had never witnessed a mere human group going against one of the most formidable and terrifying generals of the Demon King.

With Telus gone, the remaining monsters began to scatter in disarray. They retreated, but the royal guards and the adventurers wouldn't let them escape so easily.

"Don't let them get away!" Vandar yelled, his voice booming across the battlefield. "Chase them down! Don't leave a single one standing!"

The royal guards and adventurers surged forward with renewed vigor, their weapons glinting in the moonlight as they pursued the fleeing monsters. Vandar himself led the charge, his sword held high as he cut down any demon foolish enough to cross his path.

Vincent and his team, having momentarily caught their breath, joined in the chase. "Okay, let's reap some gold and experience points!" Vincent called out, rallying his team.

"Oorah!" The special forces cheered and then fired their M4 Carbines at the fleeing goblins, hobgoblins, and kobolds.

Every burst of gunfire brought down more of the retreating monsters. Notifications chimed in Vincent's system, marking each kill and the rewards they generated.

[Gold: +700, +200 experience points]

[Gold: +1,400, +400 experience points]

[Gold: +800, +250 experience points]

Vincent checked his status:

[Gold: 141,000 gold coins]

[Experience points: 10,800/14,583]

Vincent himself aimed carefully, picking off several goblins and hobgoblins. Each kill brought satisfying pings of accumulated rewards.

[Gold: 700, 700, 1,400, 800, 1,600]

[Experience points: 200, 200, 400, 250, 500]

He glanced at his updated status:

[Gold: 145,200 gold coins]

[Experience points: 12,350/14,583]

Alpha 1 and Alpha 2 took down more kobolds, each kill yielding significant rewards. The chaotic retreat of the monsters turned into a slaughter as Vincent's team continued their relentless assault.

[Gold: +800, +800, +800, +1,400, +1,400]

[Experience points: +250, +250, +250, +400, +400]

The numbers in his status rapidly climbed:

[Gold: 149,600 gold coins]

[Experience points: 14,200/14,583]

With the battlefield clearing, the last stragglers of the Demon King's forces tried to flee, but Vincent and his team showed no mercy. Each shot was precise and fatal.

[Gold: +700, +1,400, +800]

[Experience points: +200, +400, +250]

Finally, the last goblin fell, and Vincent received the notification:

[Gold: 152,500 gold coins]

[Experience points: 15,050/14,583]

A new notification popped up.

[Your level has risen to 7!] 

[Experience points: 15,050/22,885] 

"Keep pushing forward!" Vincent shouted, rallying his team. "Let's clear out every last one of these monsters!"

"Oorah!" The special forces echoed his command, their spirits high as they continued to fire at the retreating goblins, hobgoblins, and kobolds. The sound of gunfire filled the air, a relentless barrage that decimated the enemy ranks.

Notifications continued to chime in Vincent's system, each kill adding to their growing wealth and experience.

[Gold: +700, +1,400, +800]

[Experience points: +200, +400, +250]

Vincent checked his status again:

[Gold: 154,400 gold coins]

[Experience points: 15,900/22,885]

Alpha 1 and Alpha 2 coordinated their fire, mowing down lines of hobgoblins.

[Gold: +1,400, +1,400, +1,400]

[Experience points: +400, +400, +400]

[Gold: +800, +800, +800]

[Experience points: +250, +250, +250]

[Gold: +700, +1,400, +800, +1,600, +700, +1,400]

[Experience points: +200, +400, +250, +500, +200, +400]

Vincent's status rapidly updated:

[Gold: 161,700 gold coins]

[Experience points: 18,300/22,885]

[Gold: +700, +1,400, +800, +1,600]

[Experience points: +200, +400, +250, +500]

Finally, the battlefield fell silent. The last of the goblins, hobgoblins, and kobolds lay dead, their bodies littering the ground. Vincent took a moment to catch his breath, the adrenaline of battle still coursing through his veins.

[Gold: 166,200 gold coins]

[Experience points: 20,150/22,885] 

"Oh…I think that's the last of them, the others are still chasing," Vincent said, lowering his rifle and scanning the battlefield.

The special forces regrouped. They had fought hard and reaped the rewards, but the night wasn't over yet. Vincent glanced at his status one more time, satisfied with their progress.

[Gold: 166,200 gold coins]

[Experience points: 20,150/22,885] 

"So if I were to need a lot of gold coins, I just have to locate a breeding ground of those monsters and keep farming them," Vincent mused aloud.

[Emergency Quest completed!]

[Objective: Defeat Telus and his forces to protect the capital of Eldoria.]

[The host didn't kill Telus but managed to send him off. For that, the system will make an exception!]

[Rewards: 10,000 experience points, 100,000 gold coins, and a Wheel of Fortune ticket.]

Vincent felt a rush of satisfaction as the notifications chimed in his mind, marking the completion of their quest. He quickly checked his updated status.

[Gold: 266,200 gold coins]

[Experience points: 30,150/22,885]

[Your level has risen to 8!]

[Experience points: 30,150/34,936]

"Oh…I forgot about that emergency mission," Vincent sighed. It was the truth, they never killed Telus but chased him off the battlefield.

Captain Vandar approached them, his eyes wide with admiration and curiosity. "Your intervention turned the tide of this battle," Vandar said, bowing slightly. "Who are you, and where do you come from?"

Vincent looked up and he didn't notice him coming closer.

"We are nothing but volunteers," Vincent answered. 

"Well…you volunteers have earned yourselves a place of honor," Vandar said. "Eldoria owes you a great debt. You should come with us so that we can celebrate." 

Vincent didn't hesitate. "Fine by us."