239 I Have a Plan to Counterattack the Heavenly Kingdom (1/2)

[Mission Title: Steady Yourself

Mission Description: For the citizens of Eternal Kingdom, you came to the strange Winterfell and must steady yourself. Besides obtaining a legal identity, you have to find a place to stay.

Mission Objective: Using the lowest amount of money, rent a Business Office.

Mission Reward: You will receive the subsequent missions.

Mission Tips: Take a look at the old district. The buildings were heavily damaged, so the prices won't be too high.]

Marco Polo examined his mission carefully. He was supposed to rent a shop.

But how much did he earn for half a month's work?

Ten Magic Stones!

As a Gnome who wasn't well-trained, he only obtained ten Magic Stones for half a month of work.

How could he rent a shop with ten Magic Stones?

He didn't know, so he had to go to the old district and take a look.

Marco Polo thought that if there was a will, there had to be a way. He walked in the direction of the old district.

…

The old district in Winterfell was severely damaged in the war against the Ancient Gods. It had more damage than the Dungeon Core Main Hall that was bombarded by the Magic Cannons.

The main reason was that Lord Sherlock and Octopus Ball had fought viciously in this area. They caused the district to be in ruins.

The old district was infested by many problems like gang activities, poor security, and the congregation of slums. Most importantly, it was filled with terrifying sins. There were creatures who loved learning, and learning materials were secretly circulated. The kids were fond of studying and practicing questions.

Even the Garrison Guards made a detour around the old district during their patrols.

That was the reason why Octopus Ball located his secret Ancient Gods' stronghold in the old district.

After being damaged by Sherlock during the war, the problems in the old district became worse.

Marco Polo asked for directions and arrived at the old district. He was shocked by the appearance of the old district that looked like a chaotic refugee camp.

When Marco Polo stared into the faces of poverty, they stared back at him.

In the midst of the dilapidated houses and ruins, pairs of poverty-stricken eyes gazed at Marco Polo and the green words above his head.

When Marco Polo was thinking of where to rent a building, he saw a barefoot Gnome approaching. The little Gnome had a clay lollipop in his mouth.

It was clay compressed in the shape of a round biscuit before being barbecued. Then, a bone was used as a stick for the clay lollipop.

”What a cute and pure little kid.”

Marco Polo squatted down and pinched the face of the little Gnome, but the little Gnome spat saliva on Marco Polo's face and scolded with his kiddish voice, saying, ”D*mn, who are you scolding?”

”Ah?”

Marco Polo was furious. As an invincible gamer, why was he spat on and scolded by an NPC?

Marco Polo grasped his sword handle, but before he could unsheathe his sword, a group of poverty-stricken inhabitants surrounded him.

An elderly Gnome walked out from the crowd and caressed the little Gnome's head. He enjoyed it and caressed again.

”Ah…” The elderly Gnome exhaled as though he was deflating a balloon.

”Actually, I'm renting a shop. Are any of your houses for rent?”