Chapter 25

“What percentage is Jing Gong Gong right now?”

“I’m at… 69%.”

“Anyway, the quest for the golden eagle is level 10 but to actually hunt it, users must be level 12 to 13 so let’s go and level up. Ha Leeha-nim needs to fill his experience bar until 87% at level 9. Is that okay?”

“Ah yes, it is okay.”

Biyemi tapped the bleeding Jing Gong Gong’s shoulder who was sitting down.

‘Right, 3 or 4 people go at level 13, if 5 people went, it was possible at level 12.’

Leeha recalled the information he gathered.

‘But didn’t he say that the 3 of us can go when I hit level 10?’ When he fills up his experience bar to 87% at level 9, there should still be a 1 level difference.

But what if Leeha fills his experience bar to 87% at level 9 and returns to the village to complete the quest? He will be level 10. What about Jing Gong Gong and Biyemi? Will they be at level 10 with 50% experience bar? In the end, there will only be three level 10 users.

But he said it clearly before, that after reaching level 10, all three of them can to the quest.

Leeha recalled, the recommended level for a 4 person party is 12, is it possible to do it with a 3 person party at level 10?

‘He could just be saying it in order for the three of us to continue hunting together, until we are able to complete the quest.’

After all, people may have prejudices based on their appearance. If Biyemi was not a Lizardfolk but a human, Leeha would have been suspicious of him. Leeha smiled and took out a bag of gunpowder.

“Okay, let’s do it again!”

“Okay, I’m pulling three!”

Biyemi ran out.

For a number of reasons, Leeha, Biyemi, and Jing Gong Gong became celebrities. “Wow, what kind of party is that?”

“Is the Giant a healer or a tank? He’s a one man show.”

“I’ve never seen a Lizardfolk user before, I’m seeing one for the first time. What is he doing? Is he spitting? Is spitting his basic attack?”

“Great. Musketeers have to shoot up close like that. It’s a really crazy job. I think the attack range is shorter than the Lancer.”

First is their appearance, their race and job composition were not common, and the noise they created, made the passing users turn their heads.

Peck it a big chunk! The giant kept shouting the same thing again and again, and the lizard is running around while spitting.

The only human that looked normal is holding a gun and going all the way to the wolf’s nose to shoot it.

Can you even call it a gun?

“But they’re really fast.”

“I mean, how are they doing that?”

“Should I be a Musketeer too? Their combination is great.”

And second is their hunting speed, that was even more surprising to the surrounding users.

Wolves don’t run and die, only when they can’t do a proper attack will they die.

In the eyes of other parties made up of the jobs such as wizards and warriors, it was absurd.

There’s no shield, no good swords, and no magic, can something like that can be called a proper party.

It was only natural that they have no way of knowing that Leeha believed in Jing Gong Gong’s tanking and that he is sticking to him in order to increase his accuracy and damage.

And since he could pay less attention to survival, the speed of his reload was getting faster as he naturally familiarized with the loading movement.

Taaang–!

The last white smoke spewed out.

The wolf, struggling with his head gripped by Jing Gong Gong, fell weakly.

“Phew……. The experience is not really increasing.”

“But it’s still before level 10, so it’s okay. Kiki. How’s your experience bar?”

“It reached 88% after hunting the last wolf.”

Leeha wiped his sweat and checked his character window.

Because it was a party hunt, they shared experience points, but they hunted a lot in a short amount of time. However, to get to 88%, all gunpowder and bullets were used up.

“You said you’ve used up all gunpowder, right?”

“Yes, I have to go to the village anyway.”

“It was breathtaking. Let’s go get you to level 10 and reorganize. Kiki.”

It was almost like camping.

‘How much bread from Annie’s Bakery did I eat while grinding? It seems that the sun has risen and set twice in Middle Earth. But in that time, I can’t believe that I’ve only filled my experience bar to 88%.’

Leeha stuck his tongue out. Middle Earth’s time is longer than the actual time, so the mental fatigue is great. It was understandable that during the 4 months of opening, the highest level was bound to be 200.

‘It’s hard to focus on leveling unless you’re really risking your life to play the game.’

Of course, Leeha enjoyed this because he was doing it at the risk of his own life. It was a waste of time to go to buy gunpowder.

Leeha’s experience bar is 88% at level 9, Byemi is 42% at level 10, and Jing Gong Gong is 28% also at level 10.

Jiat, the Guard Captain of Candle Castle, looked at the group with a round eye. Of course, he did not make a fuss like Leeha did when he first saw Biyemi.

“Ha, is this Leeha-kun’s party?”

“Yes, Guard Captain Jiat. I have collected all 10 wolf’s skin.”

“From Giants to Lizardfolk! The class is also a druid and a venom mage. That’s a great combination. Wouldn’t all wolves be scared and run away? Haha, thank you!”

NPC is NPC. Leeha was envious at the ability to see users’ job just by looking. I took the wolf skin from the bag and pushed it out.

[You have completed the quest: Beast Pack]

[Friendship with all NPCs in Candle Castle increases by 10%.]

[Intimacy with the Candle Castle Guards increased by 15%.]

[You have achieved 100% intimacy with the Candle Castle Guards.]

Ppapam-!

〈Achievement: Candle Castle Honorary Guard (E+)〉

Congratulations! You have killed Black Angus, the hidden boss threatening Candle Castle. You who worked hard to protect the village on behalf of the guards! In the name of Castle Road, we appoint you as an honorary guard.

Reward: Strength +2, Agility +2, Intelligence +2

[Continental reputation increased by 30.]

[Fibiel Kingdom national contribution is increased by 100.]

[Acquired 50 copper.]

[You have acquired 1 Candle Castle Forge Weapon Repair ticket.]

[You leveled up.]

“Uh? Huh?”

Leeha stared at the notification window that appeared. Red light appeared followed by white light that is the visual effect produced by a level up.

Like a hero, the red and white light wrapped around Leeha’s body and pop! The light scattered. The surrounding users looked at Leeha as if it was the first time they had seen the red light.

“Wow! What was that red light?”

“That was the first time I saw it. Huh, what is that? Did you level up?”

“Wow, the effect is good. Oh, I’m taking a screen shot!”

“Amazing! Compared to the level-up effect, it was really splendid.”

“Wait. I don’t know what it is. Please let me pass. Biyemi, Jing Gong Gong, come here quickly!”

“L-Let’s go together, Leeha-nim!” Biyemi laughed while looking at the crowd of users and the bewildered Jing Gong Gong followed Leeha. The users who gathered near Guard Captain followed them in order to get any information, but they were unable to.

“Hah, it’s a beginner village, so if there’s something going on, it will get a lot of attention.”

“Kiki, there’s nothing we can do. It’s the first time they’ve seen someone gaining reputation. But what did you do to achieve 100% intimacy at Candle Castle?”

“Well? How?”

“Huh? The red color is the visual effect for fame! It will come out when you search the Internet!”

Biyemi shook his hand in a hurry.

‘It will come out when you search the internet? Of course, it can be said that red light is the visual effect of increasing reputation. However, the fact that the reputation increases after reaching 100% intimacy in Candle Castle?

No, before that, how did he know that my intimacy in Candle Castle reached 100%?’

“It was great, Ha Leeha-nim. But, isn’t it only 60% after finishing all the quests? How did you fill it to 100%?”

Jing Gong Gong asked carefully. In Middle Earth, information is life, and asking for the information itself is not polite.

“I’m not sure exactly. Hahat.”

‘No, I knew exactly what happened. Yes, it is exactly as it appears in the achievement description. I caught the Black Angus, which wasn’t usually caught by users. I had also completed all the quests related to Black Angus. That, too, is not the usual case for users. I aimed for a high-risk high return quests by using the “bargaining” skill in four places: the bakery, tailor shop, the weapon shop, and the accessory shop.

‘Because the failure penalty was huge, the NPC’s intimacy increased by 15% as a reward for success. I had to qualify for the Black Angus and at the same time had the bargaining skill.Except for the sacred grill, there are no other quests or special rewards, and I wondered how intimacy would be used in all this. It might have something to do with reputation and national contribution!’

“I completed another quest for catching rabbits at level 5, that’s probably why.”

Leeha gave a slight hint and laughed, and Jing Gong Gong nodded energetically.

“Oh. There is such a thing. Leeha is smart. I didn’t think other NPCs were giving quests”

Clink.

“Ara. Biyemi-nim, why did you.”

Biyemi dropped his dagger at Jing Gong Gong’s words.

Hat, Biyemi quickly got up and picked up a dagger quickly, but Leeha saw.

That short gap. The reptile’s eyes were looking at him with an disbelieving expression.

“Kiki, nothing. Then, shall we meet again in front of the south gate after repairing our gears? Ha Leeha-nim must also receive the quest.”

“Yes. I have to pack a lunch box and feed my crow too.”

“Yes. Let’s meet at the south gate after getting the quest and repairing our gears. If there’s anything, tell me through party chat.”

“Kiki, yes, yes. See you later.”

Biyemi moved first with a cheerful expression.

“Then, I will be back. See you later.”

“Yes, see you later.”

Leeha said goodbye to Jing Gong Gong and headed to the general store.

‘How much will this be sold? I need to buy gunpowder and bullets again, damn it, then I should buy from wholesaler next time.’

There is no time now, so first of all, I have to meet up with the party members and hunt the golden eagle. I wanted to try the method I found while hunting wolves.

‘If I use that method well, the golden eagle will soon be dead. I’m the one who caught the Hidden Boss, Black Angus. Heuheu. I have to go learn to kill after power leveling.’

After Leeha left with smile on his face, yellow eyes flashed in the dark alley.

“He got Black Angus at Level 5.”

Charrp, a long tongue fluttered.

‘Now it’s pretty much a sitting duck. Kilkil.” Leeha carefully closed the bag before heading towards the Guard Captain Jiat.

When Leeha went to the General Store, the owner said that he knew the date the wholesaler would come, so he will introduce Leeha to the wholesaler at that time.

The wolves’ japtem was also more expensive than expected, and later purchased gunpowder and ammunition at a bargain price by exchanging for delicious Buwak bread.

Nevertheless, it was with extreme sadness that he was only able to buy 40 sets.

‘Because it is expensive, it is dirty and expensive. No, that’s enough. If I use that method, I can end the golden eagle hunt with 40 shots.’

Leeha was confident.

“Oh, Ha Leeha-kun! Can I ask for one last request?”

And where Leeha’s steps stopped, the Guard Captain Jiat commissioned the final quest for a beginner village.

“Is it a golden eagle?”

“Honorary Guards are different! I’m asking you to eliminate the king who drove the wolves from the mountain!

Guard Captain Jiat, smiled wide and patted Leeha’s shoulders. Then, the last quest of Candle Castle appeared in front of Leeha.

“After this job is done well, let me introduce you to a place where you can receive proper training.”

[Master of the Candle Mountain]

Explanation: The reason the wolves descended from the mountain was because of the golden eagle nesting in the candle mountain! The main culprit, the group of golden eagles and their king, must be killed. The chief of security has repeatedly said that neglect and arrogance are absolutely forbidden.

Content: Golden Eagle’s Wings (0 / 1)

Reward: Candle Castle Guard Intimacy Increased by 15%, Brown Bess Academy Letter of Introduction, 90 Copper

[You can no longer increase intimacy with Candle Castle Guards.]

[Reward will be changed.]

Reward: Fibiel Kingdom National Contribution Increase by 30, Brown Bess Musket Academy Letter of Introduction, 90 Copper

-Do you want to accept?

Without worrying about anything, Leeha clicked yes.

The Giant and Lizardman were waiting for Leeha in front of the south gate in the distance.

“Ha Leeha-nim! Come quickly!”

“Kiki, if you don’t come, we will leave you!”

“Wait, I’m coming right now!” Leeha tightened his musket strap.

(To be continue…)