Chapter 38 – Kingdom Loyal

Following the reveal of the Legends guild’s true levels, all the top ten super guilds followed along and revealed their true levels, It was as if they had banded together on the launch day that they will have some mental games with all players around the world and give them hope.

It was cruel to think about…

Almost everyone actually fell for it and felt that the top ten guilds’ top experts were overtaken by a bunch of noobies, with only a few of these guilds revealing their levels so as to not rise suspicions.

Sitting on a stall inside of fountain’s hall, Yone sold the several items he got from the assassins as he thought about his current gameplay,’ I was too naive, those top guilds experts are no joke and if Ano and HealtheWorld can level up there, then the others can only do better.’

Yone took a deep breath as he calmed himself down,’ I truly underestimated them and thought I was in control, I didn’t even check the parameters thoroughly and counted on my memory and knowledge of the game, I was too rushed in my decisions and built some ego.’

I made a mistake.

Time to think things thoroughly as of today, and never underestimate these people.

As Yone finished selling the assassin gear for a total of three silvers, given that most of the loot was merely common, an informant from the mayor’s office discreetly approached him.

“Sir Requiem, the mayor requests your presence… the Kingdom has begun noticing your influence.”

Yone nodded and followed behind while simultaneously reading a message life just sent him.

“Come to Death Stone Forest in the next thirty minutes as promised, we have a group to tackle the dungeon.”

Yone didn’t reject as a chance to befriend such a great expert was out of his dreams if it was in his past life, much less her messaging him twice,’ Is this what those experts felt in my past life? King’s served on a golden plate without anything that they can’t get?’

He truly felt some pressure as he thought of that. Life was known for her breathtaking beauty and upbringing that left countless men chasing after her day and night. In fact, despite her ordinary family, countless men flocked over to her house or slipped into her messages, their sole reason was to marry her.

Only, no matter how many men tried, none could enter her eyes, and her cold, aloof personality was always on display, deterring anyone from approaching him, especially after her strength broke through new heights, and anyone had to think twice before talking to her about that subject.

This is the only reason Yone was shocked by her naive way of thinking and thought of it as a prank, he truly couldn’t imagine the so-called Goddess Life in his past life to have such a hidden personality.

‘Or maybe she was just acting to get me to join their group?’ Yone didn’t immediately place aside that thought as he finally stepped into the mayor’s office while swiftly moving his hand and putting his baron title on.

The Mayor looked at him indifferently for a split second before his expression changed and smile widened,” Adventurer Requiem, your deeds keep reaching me over and over again today, you are truly making fun of that lost brotherhood of assassins hahaha.”

He crazily laughed as he patted his shoulder, clearly satisfied by his achievements so far.

“I have only done my job for the kingdom, even the baron title I feel, is wasted on me. How can one receive a noble title by just serving his kingdom in which he was raised? This is truly a humiliation for my goal of eradicating all evil from the kingdom,” After saying these words, even Yone himself couldn’t help but wonder if he was the one speaking. Still, he liked his acting skills so far.

“Truly an adventurer of our Golden Gate Kingdom, I wish everyone had your same spirit and goals with the kingdom first in their eyes.” Ronald was amazed by Requiem’s spirit, but his face quickly became ugly the next second.

Yone understood what he meant by the sudden shift in atmosphere and took out the ring quest item from his bag and placed it on the mayor’s table,” This is what I found.”

“This is truly what we feared, this cursed ring is still out there.” The Mayor was deep in thought as he grabbed his chin and went to sit on his chair before looking at Yone, his gaze sharp as he scrutinized the adventurer from head to toe.

Hum!

With a wave of his hand, the texture, painting, and anything the ring once was deformed into a completely new state as it became a dagger of unknown material. Cursed black energy swirling around it.

Gasp!

Yone gulped down his saliva as he looked at the black hilt of the dagger with its gray blade, his breath quickening,” Sir, this is?”

“This is gonna be yours from now on. You will have to unseal it and protect it at all costs. The Brotherhood of Assassins is not allowed to touch this dagger, no matter what, adventurer Requiem, and this responsibility will be on your shoulders. Now go to the capital and report this to the crown; he will have a thing or two to inform you about.”

With that, Yone took the dagger that the Mayor sent his way through the table and left the building, deciding to read through the quest contents later as his sole concentration was on the dagger, his eyes narrowing as he read through its description.

[True Ice Dagger] (Epic – Sealed, One-Handed-Dagger)

“A dagger encased in ancient frost, its true power locked behind an unknown force. 0/7 Power Orbs.”

Stats (Sealed):

Attack Power: 25

All Attributes +5

Attack Speed +7

Passives (Semi-Sealed):

Transcending Levels (Passive – Sealed) – Ignore Level Suppression by 5.

Frostbite Strike (Passive – Sealed) – Attacks have a 15% chance to inflict Frostbite, slowing movement by 25% and reducing defense by 5% for 3 seconds.

Icebound Aura (Passive – Sealed) – Grants 5% resistance to Ice damage and negates minor cold effects, but provides no offensive bonuses yet.

Active Skills: Frozen Night (Active – 60s Cooldown) – Unleash a wave of freezing energy in a 3-meter radius, dealing 250% attack power as Ice damage and instantly applying Frostbite to all enemies hit. If an enemy is already Frostbitten, they are stunned for 2 seconds instead.

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