Tactic

[System: New quest received]

+Quest Name: The Statue's Challenge (Individual)

+Quest Description: The ancient statue has been known to grant blessings to those who can prove their worth in combat. The statue has issued a challenge to all adventurers who seek its favor - win a duel against 50 fellow adventurers in a test of skill and strength.

+Quest Objectives:

- Win 50 cumulative duels against other adventurers.

- The duel ends when one participant surrenders or is knocked out.

+Quest Rewards:

- 250000 Exp points for completing the quest.

- The adventurer's name will be inscribed on a plaque at the King's castle, commemorating their victory.

[System: Accept quest?]

< Yes / No >

Yes.

[System: Quest has been accepted, good luck adventurer]

"Well, that doesn't sound too bad," Mika said, his voice tinged with a hint of optimism.

Or so he thought.

Stepping outside the church, they were immediately greeted by the piercing voice of a person shouting in the distance.

Their words filled the air, carrying a sense of urgency and excitement.

"Come one, come all, from F to S, join the Wyvern War! You can fulfill your monthly quest requirement by participating and have the chance to increase your adventurer rank if you emerge victorious."

Mika turned to Airi with a glimmer of curiosity in his eyes.

"Let's give it a try," he suggested, reaching out to grab her hand, eager to embark on this new adventure together.

As they approached the source of the commotion, the shout turned into a more personal interaction.

The person paused their proclamation, intrigued by Mika and Airi's interest.

"Ah, you're interested?" the person asked, a mix of surprise and satisfaction evident in their voice.

Mika nodded enthusiastically. "Yes, we'd like to join. Where do we sign up?"

The person smirked, their tone slightly mocking. "Sign? Who needs that? Just tap your cards lightly on this," he explained while pointing toward a brick in his hand.

Mika was taken aback, rendered momentarily speechless by the unorthodox method.

He tentatively approached, tapping his card against the brick, while Airi followed suit with a swift succession of taps.

"Excellent! That makes 28 participants. Just two more, and I can claim a reward from the King," the person exclaimed, a touch of eagerness lacing their words.

A surge of curiosity consumed Mika's thoughts. 'Could this brick truly be empowered with the fabled 'King' power?' he wondered, his mind racing to find an explanation for the connection he felt when his card made contact.

"Come one, come all, from F to S, join the Wyvern War! You can fulfill your monthly quest requirement by--" The voice of the enthusiastic announcer trailed off as Mika interjected with a curious tone.

"So, how does it actually work?" Mika's question hung in the air, filled with anticipation and a desire for understanding.

The person let out an exasperated sigh, slightly annoyed by Mika's inquisitiveness.

"Ah, you ask so many questions," they replied, their words laced with a hint of impatience. "Just read the bulletin board near the King's Castle. All the details are right there."

Determined to uncover the secrets of this intriguing event, Mika and Airi set off toward the majestic King's Castle.

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Wyvernwing 6th, Bellatorum, King's Castle courtyard, 1:20 PM.

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"Look, there." Airi pointed out a piece of paper that is displayed inside a glass on the bulletin board.

===128th Wyvern War===

This is a centennial event organized by the King. Every day at 3 PM, adventurers will be teleported to the nearest arena, wherever they may be, unless they are unconscious or sleeping.

The adventurers will engage in one-on-one duels based on their adventurer ranks. The matchups will be randomized from the pool, and if there are no opponents available within the same rank, the adventurer will either face someone of a lower or higher tier. In other words, an A-rank adventurer cannot fight against an E-rank adventurer.

Adventurers need to be in Bellatorum in order to participate in the duel.

If an adventurer is outside Bellatorum, their win streak will automatically reset.

Adventurers can only duel the same player once every ten years outside of the arena.

Players who intentionally lose or engage in match-fixing will face the death penalty.

For each win or loss, adventurers will gain or decrease 10 adventurer rank experience points.

Adventurers can increase their adventurer rank by obtaining points as follows:

S rank requires 500,000 experience points,

A rank requires 5,000 experience points,

B rank requires 500 experience points,

C rank requires 100 experience points,

D rank requires 50 experience points,

E rank requires 10 experience points,

and F rank requires no points.

From the 28th to the 31st of Wyvernwing, a public tournament will be held, requiring the participation of the top 200 adventurers with the highest win streaks.

The tournament will follow a single elimination system, and the rewards will vary based on placement, ranging from 10 gold coins to 50 diamond coins.

It's important to note that the win streak counted for this tournament is the highest achieved, not the current one.

For example, if an adventurer had a winning streak of 125 but lost and now has a winning streak of 20, the 125-win streak will be considered for determining eligibility in the tournament.

The adventurer with the highest win streak will be rewarded with the King's daughter if they are male, and with an item from the King's collection if they are female.

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There's blood on the bottom right corner of the glass.

"Well, judging by the position of the sun, we have around an hour and a half to prepare."

And that hour and a half passed by in a flash, as they watched dog breeding.

...

"Ah, we are glowing white. Is it already time?" Airi exclaimed, and they were instantly teleported to the arena.

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Wyvernwing 6th, Bellatorum, Wyvern War Arena, 3:00 PM.

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"Ladies and gentlemen, brace yourselves for the most extraordinary clash of all time! Broadcasting live from the awe-inspiring Bellatorum, I proudly present to you the momentous 128th Wyvern War. And who better to navigate you through this monumental spectacle than the one and only M T J I T!" boomed the announcer, igniting an explosion of anticipation within the crowd.

"I am no ordinary commentator; I am the embodiment of sheer brilliance, infusing this event with a mastery that will leave you breathless! I bring forth an unstoppable torrent of passion, unleashing thunderous waves of energy. My words will astonish you, leaving your jaws hanging in sheer disbelief. Prepare to be enthralled by my incomparable talent, igniting a conflagration of sheer ecstasy within the very heart of this grand stage!" declared the commentator, his voice reverberating with fervor.

"Strap yourselves in, for M T J I T shall transport you on a mesmerizing odyssey through a realm of flashing swords, enchanting spells, and unadulterated exhilaration within the hallowed confines of the Wyvern War arena!" the announcer proclaimed, a surge of emotion pulsating through his words, captivating the audience with the promise of an unparalleled adventure.

"The first-ever duel features a clash between adventurers of E rank," announced the resonant voice of the commentator.

Mika found himself suddenly transported to a seat in the bustling stadium, eagerly awaiting the spectacle that was about to unfold.

Meanwhile, Airi stood perplexed in the vast arena, surrounded by an unfamiliar landscape.

"Eh? How did I end up here?" Airi questioned, her voice resonating across the expansive arena.

"Seems like a lost child, doesn't she? Why don't you call for your papa?" taunted a man positioned on the opposing side of the arena.

A smirk graced Mika's face as he watched the scene unfold from amidst the enthusiastic crowd.

"Well, I don't think you'd want that to happen," he retorted, his words laced with a playful challenge that heightened the atmosphere with anticipation.