Chapter 596 - V54C6P3- The way of the desert (2/2)
“Of course. We must step up. However, realistically speaking the black dragon will kill us all and turn Morata into ruins. There will be nothing left in Morata when we return. Then, that leaves us with one option.”
They came up with a solution in hopes of protecting Morata.
– Population Dispersion Policy!
The plan was to scatter the concentrated population of Morata to the outskirts of the North.
“Let’s go. For the sake of our home.”
“We must leave.”
The users loaded their luggage on wagons driven by bulls and scattered across the entire Northern Continent.
Many shacks were dismantled and the production facilities were also transferred to other cities and villages.
Roads were constructed, and trade cities formed by the riversides where s.h.i.+ps travelled. Ultimately, the functionalities were dispersed well into other locations.
Most users left on their own will, but the fundamental facilities, residing population and Morata’s role as a production and trade hub were maintained.
Furthermore, tourists and users from the Central continent were visiting on a consistent level.
***
The Earth Palace.
The brightest among the vast human resources of the Gra.s.s Porridge Cult gathered.
Several thousands were economic specialists and management consulting in real life.
Only those with a doctorate degree or experience working in a renowned company for over a decade gathered in the palace.
“Much hope lies in our a.n.a.lysis. I can’t stress enough the importance of determining which city will fall under the attack of Kaybern.”
The elder of the economics stepped forth and spoke.
Since then, all members began a meticulous a.s.sessment of information.
They were to a.n.a.lyze the development, population, expansion, commercial facilities, technology, number of artisans, trades, tourism, agricultural production, reputation and influence of all metropolitan cities of the Versailles Continent.
“There must be a pattern. Our job is to find it.”
The cities that were targeted and destroyed up until now, and the cities with high chance of destruction. Many things had to be confirmed, but they soon came up with an estimated conclusion because it wasn’t difficult for these experts.
“We still lack sample data. The data will reach perfection the more progress Kaybern makes, but as of now Morata will be targeted in at least a month, 2 months at the latest.
Probability leans towards a month.”
The event which the Northern users were most afraid of was soon going to take place.
***
Weed used the Dimensional Gloves and whipped through the battlefield against the desert worms. The various items including the Goblet of Flames boosted his attack power.
The Sun Tribe being the elites of the desert were successful in holding their own.
92 casualties.
It was minimal sacrifice given the desperate battle above the heated desert.
Tribe Intern Complete.
You have led the Sun Tribe and completed the desert worm hunt
The tribal warriors are in admiration of your power and courage.
< You have accomplished the combat achievement ‘b.l.o.o.d.y battle against the desert worms’.
All stats are increased by 2.
Strength is increased by 5.
Agility is increased by 1. >
< Reputation is increased by 5,000. >
Quest completion!
Weed did not forget to apply bandages and medicinal herbs on the wounded.
“Ugh!”
“Endure the pain.”
Unlike his words, he wrapped the bandages roughly around them.
He could bind down wounds with his eyes closed and was even capable of reviving them from the brink of death.
Then, Teppy approached Weed and said:
“Our tribe overcame a difficult battle with your aid. I represent the tribe and pay respect to you, the warrior of warriors.”
The Sun Tribe warriors in mild condition had also gathered around him.
These warriors did not have courtesy like the knights in the Central Continent. However, these warriors of the Sun Tribe will join Weed when he calls for battle no matter where it may be.
That was the way of the desert!
Teppy handed another scimitar that he carried on his back.
“You are qualified to be the warrior acknowledged by the desert. You shall be free above the vast sands.”
*Blink!*
< You are able to advance into the cla.s.s ‘Desert Warrior’. Special skills will be unlocked upon advancement.
Strength and stamina will improve quickly while roaming in the desert.
You will acquire simple, but deadly sword techniques.
Movement speed will increase while riding on camels.
Desert Warrior is an advanced cla.s.s of the warrior.
Will you advance now? >
Weed got the chance to advance but was very disappointed.
‘Such difficulty on a quest, and all that for just the Desert Warrior?’
Desert Warrior was already a cla.s.s that was obtainable within cities such as Metafeia once the qualifications were met.
He was bound to do many things in the desert and had to equip himself with higher strength, but this wasn’t what he expected after saving an entire tribe.
‘No. I shouldn’t be disappointed. The Desert Warrior cla.s.s is only the basic t.i.tle for working in the desert.’
The Warrior of the Sun was only a cla.s.s given to the champion of the desert, so this definitely was not the end of his journey.
‘There will be more to offer.’
Weed decided not to think too deeply about it.
“I appreciate it. The desert is an honorable place for the warrior.”
< You have advanced into the Desert Warrior.
You have obtained a higher cla.s.s of the warrior.
You are now able to learn combat skills specialized in fire.
Maximum health points increased by 25%.
Maximum mana increased by 10%.
News of your combat achievements spread further across the continent.
Effects of faith decreased by 5%.
While roaming the desert, maximum health points is increased. Strength and stamina develop rapidly. >
The job was an excellent combat type cla.s.s.
They are often compared to the Martial Artist cla.s.s that allows a wider range of skills, but extensive growth in the desert will lead to huge acc.u.mulation of strength and stamina.
A small side effect was the dark skin tan due to the blazing sunlight.
Weed snuck a question.
“Is there something else that you might want to tell me? Perhaps job cla.s.ses… Or job cla.s.ses. A worthy job cla.s.s.”
“There is. The way I see it, you are the most skilled warrior in the desert. Too big a presence even for our tribe to bare.”
His senses that he developed through the years of Royal Road hit the mark.
Teppy pointed to the east with his scimitar.
“Ride the camel straight in that direction and you will come across the Altar of the Sun.”
“I’ve never heard about the Altar of the Sun.”
“It is a place held sacred by our tribe. Take this. You may only enter if you possess this Fragment of Sun.”
*Blink!*
< You have obtained information about the Altar of the Sun.
The vast southern desert.
This is a place where the warriors that uphold the sun conduct their sacred ceremonies.
The most powerful warrior in the desert can be reborn into the Warrior of the Sun through this ceremony. >
< You have acquired Fragment of the Sun. >
Weed grasped the fragment with his hand. The stone fragment was hot with peculiar symbols drawn on the surface.
“Identify!”
< Fragment of the Sun : Durability 13/40.
This is fragment said to be a part of the sun.
Unknown power is sleeping within. >
‘Hmm. It’s different. I did advance into the Warrior of the Sun in the past, but it wasn’t like this.’
During his days as the Great King, he battled to become more powerful without a moment to spare in looking over quests and findings.
He used fire skills as a Desert Warrior, and one day the advancement occurred all of a sudden with a notification saying that he had been enlightened about the power of the sun.
‘A ceremony to become the Warrior of the Sun. This is the real way. This feels like inheriting an official cla.s.s with full fledged powers.’
(To be continued…)