Festivals erupted regularly and when merry and playful atmosphere struck, the players flocked to the squared early in the morning for hunting quests. Merchants who did not even know the proper price for japtems were selling their wares on the streets and the beginners were playing gleefully among themselves.
It was loud, bustling and filled with a pleasant atmosphere. It made for a splendid city.
When an expedition called for a hunting quest, 100 people gathered in no time. The players had joyful expressions as they headed out to hunt.
“I understand why people say Morata is like heaven. There is so much hunting occurring.”
“The prices are so low compared to other places. There is so many places to visit and with the business booming, you will lack for nothing here. I should have come to Morata earlier.”
No matter where one went on the continent, the other regions were filled with slight feeling of oppression and exclusivity. In the square they had to be conscience of the ruling guilds, always minding what they did as not to go against them.
In comparison, Morata was free spirited and actively encouraged adventure. Weed not only focus on artist but also allowed provided equal treatment for the adventurers.
Development related to adventure and compensation for commissions took 16% of the fiscus. Searching the other regions inside out, this was an incomparable and overwhelmingly best figure. Other villages were at a level where their best were only at about 2%, 3%. There were cases in cities where other players ruled that did not even provide for compensation.
The regretful thing was that the lords did not feel the need for the adventurers and spent their funds stingily. But Weed thought otherwise.
By bringing back the buried equipment, treasures, discoveries, artefacts, and books of the Northern continent the city would develop faster. Developing the city allowed for more taxes in the future so this path was seen as a shortcut. Even after Morata had become big, money was spent without spare for the adventurers.
Quest in Morata appeared as if a dam had burst, many people received quests and left.
“There is no need to dissuade people who are willing to take the risk of death and suffering.”
It was a development oriented taxation!
Weed, Morata and Vargo Fortress was changing in the blink of an eye even under monster invasions and the game broadcasters told many news about it. But recently there was an event that engulfed the Versailles continent in a greater shock.
Hermes guilds blitz of Kallamore Kingdom!
Local wars happened frequently but they conquered forts and castles and absorbed them into their territory.
“Hermes Guild is charging again.”
“The current situation is amazing. Hermes Guild’s army overwhelmingly crushed the Kallamore Kingdoms border defence garrison.”
“Bardray can be seen with the vanguard. He is participating personally in the war.”
“The Black Knight forces, their inestimable strength! Watch Bardray’s action yourselves.”
“Around 100 thousand Hermes Guild players are part of the charge. The magician’s spells are spreading and pouring on the enemy’s position!”
Hermes Guild’s giant strength was being broadcasted. Due to the Haven Kingdom’s hostility toward Kallamore Kingdom, they tried to fold the whole region into their territory. By getting the vast breadbasket and techonology from the Kallamore Kingdom, Haven Kingdom would become the strongest nation on the Central continent.
Hermes guild started a war to recreated themselves as a nation that no one could stand up against. Imagining the future strength of their armies, no player could hide their astonishment.