Chapter 57 - Carnelian (1/2)

[UPDATE PATCH

- Players can now message internationally

- First NPC Admin added: The Saintess

- Increase in beginner quests

- Various bug fixes

- Various game elements balanced]

Huh.

I opened up my inventory and sighed as I looked at my various titles and stats. Some of them had been slightly 'balanced,' but luckily nothing drastic. The biggest change was that my mask was now no longer a 'growth' item. It was now forever stuck at Level 1.

Looks like my dreams of becoming an NPC have been dashed.

”Various game elements balanced... Basically just telling me that I've been nerfed...” I scoffed. ”It sort of does make sense since they're trying to close the gap between the first batch of players and the new batch...I guess my level is also a bit high compared to other rankers....”

I once again sighed as I stretched and stood up from my desk.

Yup, desk. The villagers had actually created me an office on the top floor of the town center.

I quite like the design too. A very spacious and open circular room. I could even look out the window and see past the buildings to the outer walls (which were still currently under construction). The sun was hanging high up in the sky, causing the building roofs to glisten under the light.

Looking down at the town square and watching a few children play around, I found myself smiling.

As expected, NPCs are way better than real players.

”Little Leader!”

A sudden crash behind me made me jump up and turn towards the door.

”Who the-.....? What are you doing?” I asked the old man who was sprawled on the ground unmoving.

”...Whit...Stop playing dead.”

”Psh. You're so boring. Shouldn't you be worried about me instead?” Whit grumbled as he climbed back up to his feet.

”I don't see why I should. Why're you here?”

Whit's eyes lit up and he quickly ran up and grasped my shoulders.

”Name!”

I subtly stepped back and brushed his hands off. ”Hm? Name? You've finally forgotten even your own name? Sooner than I expected.”

”Of the town! Town name! We haven't thought of one yet, we still call this place 'the village' which is lame!”

I tilted my head as I pondered his sudden declaration. A name for this town?

”...Do we really need one?”

””Of course!”” Two voices called out together.

I turned my head to the door once again and saw Vanir leaning against the door frame. I raised an eyebrow when I saw him.

Why do people keep coming into my office uninvited?

”Ahem. I heard a commotion and came up to check...” He drawled. ”But yes, I agree with Whit. Our town will need a name to become official. We can't just be called 'The Village' forever.”

I've never been great at naming things...