Religion and government tried not to interfere with each other in Royal Road. That’s why Weed was allowed to visit the Order before going to the palace.
“We welcome the hero, heading to the far Lands of Despair.”
Highest officials of the church came in person to greet Weed. When he returned the holy relics back to the Order of Freya, it greatly increased their influence points, and now wherever players would go, Order of Freya was well-known.
Knights and soldiers who were escorting Weed , stayed at the gates to wait for his return as he was now on the land of the Church and fell under protection of paladins and monks.
Weed went straight to the topic:
“First, I would like to know more about Lands of Despair.”
“I am truly sorry, but our knowledge about them is limited. Lands of Despair are inhabited by giant monsters and savage Orc tribes, which are constantly in war with each other. Few humans live there, and those who do are mostly exiles, as it’s extremely hard to survive there. Also, there used to live dark elves, but weare not aware of their fate, they might be all dead by now.”
“…”
“We weren’t able to find out where in Lands of Despair necromancers, worshipping Bareken are located. You will have to discover that yourself.”
Just great! With a quest of ‘B’ difficulty I will also have to find out details myself!
Weed gave priests a discontent look. In the province of Morata, while doing another ‘B’ quest, he was constantly on the verge of death! But he had 300 paladins and 100 priests at his command at the time!
“Then how many troops will I get for the job?”
Scared by angry face of Weed, the priest replied in confusion:
“We prepared 50 priests.”
“50 priests?!”
“Yes, all the paladins and the rest of priests are busy spreading our faith in remote parts of the country. So once you’re ready, we’ll open a portal for you without delay.”
Not paladins, not monks, but priests!
For a moment Weed felt like he’s drowning. But it was too early to give up! Previous quest in the province of Morata seemed impossible as well, but he succeeded.
After receiving all the information he needed, disappointed Weed returned to the waiting soldiers at the entrance.
“He’s really going to the palace!”
“He’ll meet the King!”
Most of spectators followed the escort all the way. However once they approached the palace the crowd got stopped by the guards.
One of the knights led Weed into the main building of the palace. Of course he didn’t forget to get a good look at the interior of the palace on his way.