Chapter 88: Cleaning the Slums (1/2)

"A gift?" The elf spoke with a questioning tone

He placed his drink down on the counter before picking the diary up He opened the book to a randoe and skimmed its contents He let out an inquisitive hu" The elf e His eyes narrowed as he read the partshi+fted into focused reading

"There were twelve names on this book, yet it seems only ten remain thanks to your efforts" The elf closed the book before turning to face Merlin "A gift indeed"

"I believe this will be the catalyst for so with earlier and downed the entire drink in a single gulp

"Well, my friend Now that you've returned, I still have those tasks Ia quest notification to appear before Merlin "It see filth, I would like to put your talents to use"

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[Unco the Sluuard in the city of Macedonia has been seen around the slums lately, often intoxicated while on duty

There have been reports that he has been abusing the residents of the sluuard position as a shi+eld Not too long ago, the guard had beaten a defenceless old man to death and left hiuild have finally had enough of his tyranny and have requested that the man be dealt with, peretting caught in the act by an unaffiliated third party will cause the quest to end in a failure

assassinate the corrupt guard

• Reward: 300 EXP, 100 Thief Soul EXP, +5 Thieves Guild Reputation

• Failure: Become a wanted criminal

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Another assassination quest, just after he had gotten his kar to be that hard, and he wouldn't have to bother with hiding the body He figured he uy was definitely not worth the sauy he wouldn't be as heavily punished But just based on the wording of the quest, Merlin figured that the guard would have an orange name at least, especially if the murder was recent

The karma system didn't affect NPCs the same way as it affected players, but it still had some influence When an NPC committed vile acts such as e or red name This didn't have the same effects that it'd have on a player, but it would allow so any deductions to their kar around karet as an enemy This was often seen with NPCs ere bandits or cultists, but it could also apply against the enely affiliated with, like an opposing army

Another major factor hy he wanted to take this quest was the experience reward that went straight to his thief soul There were a feays to level each type of soul up, but the bestexperience directly for that specific soul through a quest reward

There were a few othera soul up, but ave you experience when you fulfilled the job's function successfully, likepotions for an alche er for a thief, or bow for an archer Race and hybrid souls were generally unique, but like every other soul, they usually had asoul specific abilities

"Sure, I'll deal with it" Merlin accepted the quest

"Wonderful, I knew I could count on you" The elf cheered, "He's a bald guy with a bad attitude, you can't miss him"

When Merlin heard this, a certain individual came to mind And coincidentally, it just so happened to be a person he already wanted to pu" Merlin turned away for a moment, but suddenly snapped back as he re "Would it be possible if I could get a couple of uild?"

"Oh? Well if they're friends of yours and they're capable, I don't see the harm You've done me a favour already, I don't see why I shouldn't reciprocate" The elf answered, but he began speaking with a more cautious tone afterwards "However, should they betray or otherwise inconvenience our operation, I will hold you personally responsible Deal?"

"Works forhis chair "I'll bring them over at souild, and back up to the shady tavern, he decided to send sobnny a e