The Priest of Death Question.
In the Royal Road forums, Daymond posted the first ever S-Ranked quest acquired in Royal Road.
– We, the Predators of the Land guild, are going to hunt a boss monster in the northern parts.
We accept all professions.
Looking for brave adventurers to take up this challenge.
If the hunt is successful, the loot obtained will be equally divided amongst everyone.
A reward of at least 10000 gold is offered for any information about the boss monster’s location.
The users’ response was apathetic at best.
“The Predators of the Land guild were already past their prime.”
“They have taken possession over Seongdo village… If you want to hunt the monsters down, go further north.”
“Indeed, it could be successful.”
There weren’t many users who will be participating in this hunt.
The North was crawling with so many powerful monsters and evil forces, that it requires an expedition consisting of top level players.
However, despite the risks, a small adventuring expedition was sent to gather information.
“On the eastern shore of the Wailing Swamp is where you’ll find the Hydras. The Hydras had an unusually large heads…. I don’t know any more details.”
They had received Information on the boss monster.
Daymond’s guild members led the way to the lake where the Hydras resided.
They met the informant in a small neighboring frontier village to give him 10,000 gold, and then proceeded to the Wailing Swamp.
The Hydras grew to a height over 6 meters tall. It’s heads’ movements were slow, but each of the heads could emit a strong venom.
The acid could reduce the durability of shields and armor to zero in a matter of seconds!
The Hydras inhabited a marshy area where their feet would sink deeply, so hunting them was unexpectedly easy.
“Let’s go”
The warrior Daymond, led the way.
After the Hydras were defeated, new information stating that the boss monster has been spotted.
It had 7 heads and each of the cursed heads would continuously spit venom.
The heads could even pick them up and devour the expeditionists.
Barely succeeding in the hunt, more than 25 people in the Predators of the Land guild were injured. And it was clearly displayed in the Hall of Fame.
“It looks like a really tough boss monster.”
“Is this the first encounter with Hydras?”
Just then, more information arrived.
Daymond choose to go to the nearest place from their location.
“This place still had remnants of human civilization. Over there lay large wriggling earthworms… And an expedition who casually entered the place were annihilated.”
The earthworms could not be ignored.
They were a rare type of undead worms which kept struggling and squirming for their life.
Undead earthworms!
“A boss class monster named Lava appeared with its green body and a humanlike head.”
The Predators of the Land guild received heavy damage while trying to hunt Lava.
Nobody knew how many boss monsters existed. The Predators of the Land guild kept attacking the monster recklessly, attracting more and more attention.
***
Kuruso deserves to be a place called the Dwarven Blacksmiths’ paradise.
*Ttung-ttang-ttung-ttang.*
In the distance, it was easy to see a number of Dwarves holding hammers and pounding away at something.
Minerals were scattered everywhere, while finished goods were stacked up.
In comparison to Iron Hand Village, the secluded Dwarf village was sweltering hot and less populated.
“Exper, do you already know how to make a spear?”
“I know. Its base damage isn’t more than 90, now watch this Chain.”
“There are fire spirit and wind spirit gems, if you add these you get a fiery tornado effect.”
“Then how much additional damage would be added?”
“For each attempt, up to 23 additional damage could be added. Needless to say, it is a stunning weapon.”
“This proves your ability, Exper. The kind of weapons that you make must have great durability.”
“So I also tried making a spear. For my first time, I wanted to see if I could make a spear with over 100 attack damage.”
The Dwarves whispered numerous stories of weapon production.
When Weed passed by, they ignored him and continued their discussion.
“Fabio-sunbae, I heard that you’re very familiar with making armors.”
“He is very good at making armors, enough to be called a master of the art. If you have enough money, then he can upgrade your armor, better than any sword.”
“Damn. If I had the money, I wouldn’t be doing this.”
“Don’t even say that. Do you think Fabio-sunbae uses his skills only for making money? He is not picky with the work he choses.”
“Everyone knows that.”
Even Weed’s ears have heard and imprinted the name “Fabio”.
The Dwarf Fabio, Thor’s chosen Blacksmith, was extremely famous among users.
From the time Weed acquired the Death Knight’s armor in City of Heaven, Lavias, Fabio was already widely known.
It was said that the moment Fabio lays a hand on old derelict armor, it would become as good as new.
Fabio is a master with his hands.
The elite guilds, and the so-called “rankers” of the Versailles continent, would gather bags of money to request for his services.
People wanted stronger armor, but refused to have armor reinforced, since it becomes bulkier and somewhat heavier. Also at a higher level, the death penalty increases.
Besides Weed, there are very few people who have the patience to endure the hardship of raising their skill levels.
However, many people prefered to have better armor in comparison to an excellent weapon, therefore they did not spared no money to upgrade their armor.
During that time, Fabio acquired a great fortune.
He had become the first ever accomplished Blacksmith.
When CTS Media broadcasted about Weed, along with 8 other users, Fabio was also one of the chosen players.
After the program, users with intermediate Blacksmith started to emerge.
With trying to raise their skill levels, more mithril mines were developed and better Blacksmithing materials appeared, which made it easier to raise Blacksmithing.
As time passed, more users have raised their skill enough to reinforce armor and Fabio disappeared from the Versailles continent.
Weed wondered if Fabio was last seen in Kuruso, and whether he has been trying to raise his Blacksmithing skill.