Chapter 223 - Fighting Glen - III (2/2)
”Just register to the game and play. It is all self-explanatory. There are different nations and different tribes available. I recommend using human as you race. It is the best option, especially if you intend to use manual control to play the game. Else, most of your movements in combat would be regulated by the available ones,” said Balthazar.
”Which nation are you in. I will join you. It would be easier, and I would also like to know how to get a decent profit. I don't trust others to honestly help me,” said Glen.
”Get to Five Elements Empire or White Heart Kingdom. I can help you. You will be put in a beginner town at the start of the game. For the first ten levels you would be there. Then you will be able to move. Anyway, my nick is Shadow Tyrant. Just send me a friend request informing it is you. I will accept. But it is best if you play the beginner village on you own. It will give you a good perspective of the game,” said Balthazar.
”Ok. I will try it on my own first and will contact you,” said Glen as he went into the game. Balthazar was also pushed out of the arena as Glen had cleared the arena that he had established. Balthazar wanted access to the feature and train similar to Glen. So, he put in a mail to Glen and included Elias asking for the permission and then logged in to the game.
He was back in the Murk Water town and it had already become morning. He was spawned at the gates of the Murk Water town and he first contacted Agua Canalon.
”Mr. Shadow, you are about six hours late. I have joined a group and are farming at the forest. Want to join us?” asked Agua Canalon. ”We are quite close to the area where we captured the mud lizards. There are other joining us too. It would be much easier with you joining us.”
”No. I wouldn't be joining you guys now. I am more interested in the Greybark marshlands,” replied Balthazar.
”Might not be that useful. There are many exploring there, and the competition is very high. Really hard to get anything and the area has a high fatality rate. The Valhalla Raiders continue to employ the Ardent Ronins and any other team they can to explore that place. They kind of formed a group under a few members of the Raider's management. They are not allowing others to enter deeper regions to even find something new,” said Agua.
”I was expecting that, but it definitely is better than the forest. Anyway, that is not the main issue. What did your guild think about my suggestion of creating a new subsidiary guild?” asked Balthazar.
”The managers have their view split, but Muramasa is supporting you. He suggested that we start working on it. My team already registered with the new guild name - Free Life.”
”That is good. I will find someone to represent Crimson Realm and get him to the town soon,” said Balthazar. ”I also have a few antidotes ready which can be used against the beasts in the GreyBark marshlands. We can put them up for sale to start with. Try to get hold of some poisonous materials, poison of the beasts and herbs from the marsh. I will pay for them.”
”Ok. You managed to find another recipe for the antidote. We have alchemist who could be hired to speed up the process.”
”No, I managed to create it by some other means, but need different kinds of poisons.”
”Sure, will try my best. Will probably return with our bags full in a few hours to the town. The forests are currently empty as all players are being taken by the Valhalla Raiders to help them at the marshlands. They are splurging money for some reason. The antidotes will sell for a good price in these conditions,” said Agua.
”Yes, they seemed a bit desperate yesterday. It looks like someone in the guild has a quest in that area, but the beasts are extremely violent and easily noticing the players,” said Shadow.
”Yes, currently the forest and even the coast are being neglected by the Raiders. They are putting all their force into it. They have been at it for the past two hours. You can try the coast if you want to, right now. Will not get a better time,” said Agua. ”But best avoid the public eyes. The Raiders are a bit possessive of their areas. If they find out about it, they might attack you later even if they don't have the time now.”
”Ok. Let us meet when you return. I will move in stealth at the coast. Thanks,” said Balthazar as he cut the call.
”Now, I need to increase my experience first. Without that it is a waste to pursue those Knuckers,” thought Balthazar. ”But first a visit to the temple. The rest will be filled with many normal quests and that is definitely a better place with my iron-grade membership.”
He went to the temple, but he received nothing other than a common collection quest for some herbs. Putting it aside, he decided to go to the coastal guard again. Creating equipment and gaining free experience was the fastest way for him. Moreover, he had already gained some experience and even reputation from the coastal guards.
He went to the coast and move in stealth till he reached the coastal guard station. As he got into the main hall, he started to check the quests board and found that there were no updates and the forging quest was still his best option to quickly gain experience.
As he was about to request it again, he found himself being pulled on the shoulder by someone. On turning around, he found the son of the town head, Barnabus along with a pair of guards in the coastal guard uniform. Even Barnabus wore the same uniform and he was smiling at him in a weird manner.
”Shit, this guy became the lieutenant's apprentice. Did I shoot myself in the foot coming up finishing that quest for the temple?” thought Balthazar as he saw this NPC who was fond of yelling at him. He had forced an apprenticeship on the NPC, and he might have the authority to prevent him from taking quests at the coastal guard station.