Nehalles Metropolis — The capital city of Brent Kingdom, the long-standing enemy of Rosenheim Kingdom.
Peddlers selling fruit called out to players.
“Miss, have you heard about Weed from Rosenheim Kingdom?”
“Huh? Weed?”
Saerin, a Summoner, knew the peddler was just trying to make small talk and didn’t pay any attention. Sometimes NPCs gave out information, but they were rarely helpful!
“If it’s someone from Rosenheim Kingdom… I don’t know any famous Adventurer or Warrior by the name of Weed, are you perhaps talking about Sculptor Weed?”
The famous Sculptor Weed who had made the Pyramid!
Saerin was sightseeing the East. She had known of Weed ever since she first stopped by Rosenheim Kingdom.
“So you know of him. They say Weed is undertaking an amazing quest!”
“What kind of quest is it? Did he meet up with another Kingdom’s King?”
Other users who overheard them interrupted Saerin’s conversation with the peddler.
“What is going on?”
“They said the Sculptor Weed is currently doing a quest…”
“The famous Sculptor Weed?”
Even in Brent Kingdom, almost everyone knew of Sculptor Weed, who made Rosenheim Kingdom famous.
“If you guys are talking about Sculptor Weed, he recently became the Lord of Morata.”
“What kind of quest is he undertaking?”
“Shhhh! Let’s listen.”
Saerin was quite flustered because of the players who suddenly gathered around her. She didn’t know Weed was so popular!
Players from Brent Kingdom often went on hunting expeditions in Rosenheim Kingdom. The effect of the Pyramid provided immense help. The popularity of Sculptors in Brent Kingdom was at its peak.
There were also rumors of players from Rosenheim Kingdom traveling all the way to Morata in the North and its Tower of Light.
Weed’s delicious grass porridge and barley bread had already become regional specialties! Variations such as Seafood grass porridge, Mushroom grass porridge, Chicken grass porridge, Beef grass porridge had been produced. The highly nutritious and aromatic baked Barley Bread was also a popular snack.
They were legendary foods Weed, who was also well-versed in cooking, distributed to the workers who were helping built the Pyramid.
Although there were many imitations, none were as light and savory as the millet and grass porridge Weed had personally made for them.
Through those who had eaten Weed’s porridge, the story had spread to the point of becoming a folk legend.
The peddler shook his head as if troubled.
“Do you know of the Embinyu Church, who is dominating the Versailles continent with darkness and fear?”
“What? Which church?”
Information of the Embinyu Church was coming from the peddler’s lips!
The Brent Kingdom players, including Saerin, heard the Church’s name for the first time.
“The Embinyu Church, dominating with darkness and fear. They say the ancient, sinister group is still active.”
“Embinyu Church, this is the first time I’ve heard of them.”
“Simply mentioning it is foul, so it isn’t normally spoken of.”
“What does it have to do with the Sculptor Weed?”
“It seems Weed is opposing the Embinyu Church. He gained knowledge about them while tracing the Origin of Sculpting, and it looks like he is fighting the Embinyu Church, a church only can be found in history. Despite being pursued, he is trying to reconstruct an alliance for the sake of the Versailles Continent.”
An S-class difficulty quest.
When the highly famed Weed took the quest, almost all the NPCs of the Versailles Continent began to talk about it.
“Do you know about Sculptor Weed? I’m starting to want to know more about him.”
“It’s really too bad he’s a Sculptor from Rosenheim.”
“How beautiful do you think Morata is? Since it’s an area ruled by a Sculptor with artistry and courage, it’s definitely a city with magical adventures, don’t you think?”
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“You say you’re an Elemental Magician? Your skills aren’t outstanding enough to receive my quest.” Viscount Boldman rejected her with a sneer.
Selsia smoothed down the collar of her robe in embarrassment. “I’m afraid I won’t do.”
Even after Hegel, Nide, Selsia, and Twitter finished their quest for the school assignment, they frequently travelled together.
In Hegel’s case, he asked for some assistance from the Black Lion Guild, but asking for help every day was awkward. The Black Lion Guild consisted of only high level players, so there were no guild-mates who would travel with Hegel to hunt or complete quests.
He could show off his skills and become friends with the girls, so travelling with his friends was a chance to kill two birds with one stone!
Hegel walked up confidently. “After I receive the quest, I’ll share it with you.”
Since Hegel was a party member, Selsia agreed. Granted, if he was able to accept the quest, he could only share it with his party members if it was shareable.
“I will help you.”
Boldman just snorted at him. “Your help? You’ve given up in the middle of many quests, haven’t you? So there’s a rumor you’re someone who can’t be trusted. The Nobles of Sur Kingdom won’t entrust any kind of quest to you.”
The humiliation he suffered from Boldman!
Hegel’s face turned beet red.
However, Boldman had a few more words to add. “If you were as talented as Sculptor Weed, you would be able to solve my problem… But that impressive individual is busy and has many things to do, so he probably wouldn’t be able to help me with my quest on top of it all.”
“Weed-hyung?”
“Do you know about Sculptor Weed? He is worthy of being a good example to the Adventurers of Versailles Continent. There has never been a greater Adventurer than he. He is throwing himself into helping those who are hampered with difficulties and is righting the world. Why do you think there is still a fragile peace on the continent? Don’t you think it’s because of the Sculptor Weed?”
Hegel was dumbfounded.
Boldman, who had spoken nothing but offending words to him and his party, was sparing nothing to praise Weed.
“Weed blocked the machinations of the Embinyu Church, which no one could challenge. The Embinyu Church’s pursuit has been organized, but I believe Weed will never been captured.”
Hegel really wanted to say his two cents. ‘I’d be overjoyed if he was caught and killed!”
Boldman continued his praises.
“Weed truly deserves to be called the great Sculptor who protects the continent’s peace. From his long journey to find the origin of sculpting, he is stopping the Embinyu Church. It seems there are many secrets hidden in sculpting.”
The Black Lion Guild chat window was flooded with messages.
Provence: It looks like Sculptor Weed is in the middle of challenging an amazing quest with the highest difficulty. All the civilians and Soldiers are talking about Weed.
Ject: Provence-hyung, I’ve been hearing about it too.
Provence: Where are you currently?
Ject: In a small village named Neria in Zen Kingdom. The NPCs are all talking about Weed.
Shen: I’m in the Britten Alliance Kingdom; they are also talking about Weed here.
Pine: I’m in a rural village in the Western continent. You can also hear talk of Weed here.
Shen: Mister Pine, is that true?