Chapter 32 - THE ELDERS REWARD (1/2)

LUO YAN spent the whole afternoon with his family.  He only managed to get back to the game after dinner.  He appeared on the exact spot where he logged out.  He noticed that the ugly tree already respawned.  He immediately ran to a safer area, away from the tree's attacking range.

Since he's already done with the Elder's task and the additional task, he decided to go back to the village.  He was actually quite excited to know what kind of rewards he would get.  On the way to the village, he killed monsters and continued to grind levels.  By the time he reached the village, he was already at level 12.

He was just a few feet away from the entrance of the village when he noticed that the one standing beside the gate was not the same Gatekeeper he met when he left the village.  The one whose son was missing.  He looked at the floating name above the elf standing beside the gate.  It said, 'Temporary Gatekeeper'.

Luo Yan felt a bit of pity for the NPC.  The game developer didn't even bother to give him a name or even a proper title.

He ran towards the gate and the NPC immediately noticed him.  ”Noctis, you're back.  Did you already finish the task given by the Elder?”

”Yes.  I defeated the Blights.”

”That's great.  The Elder would surely reward you handsomely.”

”Where's the old Gatekeeper?” he thought of asking.

The temporary Gatekeeper sighed.  ”He suddenly collapsed just after you left the village.  The Elder put him under the Healer's care and forbid him from leaving until he completely gets well.  He's been waiting here for his son for a month, never leaving.  It's no wonder he would collapse.”

This conversation was probably happening because he triggered the hidden event.  If he didn't, then the old Gatekeeper would probably still be standing beside this gate.  Luo Yan should probably visit him after he talked to the Elder.  Then he should also proceed to talk to the other NPCs and asked them if they knew anything about Filli's disappearance.  A new round of conversation would probably ensue since he triggered the hidden event.

But for now, he would first get those rewards.  He said goodbye to the temporary Gatekeeper and entered the village.  He walked straight towards the Elder's yurt.  The NPC he first met - Ivan - was standing just outside the entrance of the yurt, like some kind of guard.  He announced Luo Yan's arrival and soon, he was allowed inside.

The beautiful and elegant Elder was still sitting in the middle of the room.  When he saw Luo Yan, a gentle smile appeared on his face and gestured for him to sit down.  Luo Yan obediently sat down opposite the Elder.

”Noctis, how was your trip outside the village?” the Elder asked.

”It was fine, Elder.  I had fun,” he answered honestly.

”That's good.  Then I assume that everything went well?”

Luo Yan nodded.  ”I defeated 30 Blights and also destroyed its source.  From now on, Elder doesn't have to worry that a Blight invasion would occur in the forest.”

The Elder smiled satisfactorily.  ”I already expected as much.  After all, among the younger generation of moon elves, you always had the highest potential.”

”Thank you, Elder.”

”As a reward for defeating the Blights, this item shall be given to you.”  After saying that, a small square wooden box suddenly appeared on the Elder's desk.  ”And for getting rid of its source and preventing a Blight invasion, I'll add another item as your reward.”  As if on cue, a slightly bigger squared parcel appeared beside the small square wooden box.

Luo Yan first opened the small wooden box.  Inside was a silver bracelet with beautiful and delicate flower engravings on it.  The flower was similar to the white flower scattered around the village.  He opened his Items Tab to look at its information.

Moonstone Bracelet