73 Humility (2/2)
Isamu pauses for a moment as he thought for a bit before uttering his next statement. ”Touching the soul and witnessing life growing from it, it's a humbling sight to witness. During the time I have worked with my fellow farmers, you could say that I somehow grew to love the work, no matter how taxing it is, hehe. As I recognize their invaluable work, I came to appreciate and be grateful for their hard work and the bounties that nature has graciously provided for us all. Despite how time-consuming every task are, it can be fun at times, especially when you share the work with the people who also feel the joy of cultivating good plants as much as enjoying eating good food.”
The cat-folk sighs as he looks up at the glorious day sky with a sincere smile. ”It's certainly heartwarming to witness that despite all the tiresome work, one can still find joy in the act of generosity despite the farmers' status in the social hierarchy.”
”As such.” The cat-folk clench his fist with rage at thinking about the fire that transpired a while ago that was caused by a particular thief. ”I feel nothing but rage against that thieving bastard who dare tramples the farmers' hard work just like that, burning the fruits of their honourable labour.”
With the cat-folk's anger being felt, the System notifies him with a personal Quest for him to fulfil.
\u003cQUEST START!!\u003e
\u003cWhen Valor and Shadow collides\u003e
[Thievery is an act highly frowned upon by the general public. Although the act itself warrants a fitting punishment as stated in the law, the thief who you have encountered took things to a more chaotic level, burning a field that you came to love and cherish during your one-month period as a farmer. As a result, you decided that if you ever encounter him again, there will be a price to pay for his transgression.]
\u003cQuest completion\u003e - Find the thief who caused the fire in the farmlands.
\u003cQuest Bonus\u003e - (???)
\u003cQuest Rewards\u003e - (???), (???)
\u003cACCEPT QUEST?\u003e YES / NO
Without any hesitation, Isamu pressed yes as he accepts the Quest, making a vow to himself that he will enact justice to the bastard who is the cause of their current predicament.
[+2 GOOD]
[+1 ORDER]
Upon hearing the young cat-folk's statement as well as seeing his reaction, Krothu could not help but grin with complete approval at Isamu's sentiment about the whole matter.
”Good, don't forget the anger boiling within you, serving as your motivation in enacting judgment on every individual who preys on the weak and innocent for their despicable self-interest,” Krothu said as he lectures the cat-folk. ”But still, let this not blind on you on your true purpose of spreading goodwill and charity at your every wake. Many begin with the same good intentions and motivations like you but only ending up in being the very type of individual that they detest the most in the conquest for their so-called justice.”
Isamu simply nods in response as he understood the message that was imparted to him by the orc.
”And also, I'm glad that you perceived your work here at the farm in a positive manner. It appears that humility has got you far despite the short term of a month.” Krothu smiles with the complete approval for the cat-folk. ”Being a \u003cChampion\u003e, you are also required to be a leader of the people, guiding them into the prosperity of a brighter tomorrow. But a good leader starts from the very bottom, humbling and strengthening their will and personality to become one. Good leaders must first become good servants, to mould oneself into someone worthy of being looked up to by the public. After all, If the leader himself understands the plights of his servants, putting himself into their position as he comprehends the hardships and trials that they have faced, then I believed that any task at hand can be achievable with mutual willingness and appreciation to work with one another.”
Isamu unmistakably was taken aback by the wisdom that was imparted to him. He indeed finds the lesson rather enlightening, as if feeling that he is a new and improved person out of the ordeals that he has experienced for the past one month of his stay here at the farmlands of Chadena.
”And with that, I hereby declare that your farming duties are completed,” Krothu said with a wide grin as he felt proud of the cat-folk. ”Meet me outside the manor tomorrow at 6 am sharp for your training. I expect nothing but only the best from you… \u003cChampion\u003e.”
”Yes, sir!!!” Isamu saluted with utmost enthusiasm and vigour, his posture straight and unyielding while feeling a whole new level of achievement and happiness that he has not experienced for a very long time ever since he got inducted from the guild.
\u003cQUEST COMPLETE!!\u003e
\u003cThe toils for harvest's fruition\u003e
\u003cQuest Summary\u003e
\u003cQuest Completion\u003e - Work as a farmer at Chadena's farm. [✓]
\u003cQuest Bonus\u003e - Perform admirably without any complaints. [✓]
Quest Rewards granted:
\u003c4,400 XP\u003e, Training Regime with Krothu.