616 The Prophecy of Atlanta (1/2)
Seeing how the elderly man looked like an immortal, exactly like a typical wise old man, Berserk Heavenlaw was slightly more convinced.
”So it's him?” Berserk Thundergod asked as he pointed at the old man.
”Hey, hey, hey, Boss, show more respect…” Everyone panickedly pushed Berserk Thundergod's finger down.
NPCs had a Familiarity system for the players. Actions such as pointing fingers at them were very offensive.
If this old man was some out-of-the-world expert, they would be in trouble. After all, based on his looks, in any book, this old man looked like a retired veteran living in seclusion in a cave. Of course, living in a library was not much better.
Fearless coldly said, ”Rubbish. Don't you see how he has the word 'Librarian' on his forehead?”
Indeed, the old man's hat had the words ”Librarian (Berserk Thunder City)”.
”…” Berserk Thundergod gritted his teeth then turned around to speak to the Librarian, ”I would like to buy a hint.”
”En.” The old man looked up and glanced at Berserk Thundergod then said with a smile, ”One hundred for one question, no bargaining. Seeing that your main city's merit points are very low, the system will begin automatic deduction.”
NPCs' first impression of players was based on their merit points which was a hidden attribute that was very difficult to increase. As Berserk Heavenlaw lost their hold on Ironcliff Fortress once, all the players in Berserk Heavenlaw had very low Berserk Thunder City's merit points.
”So f*cking expensive?” Berserk Thundergod exclaimed.
”Sorry, the pricing mechanism isn't within my knowledge boundaries. Next question, please.” The old man smilingly said.
”Hahahaha…” Quan Zhen Sect burst out laughing after hearing those words, especially Vainglory who was exceptionally happy.
This old man was so crafty as he knew how to insult them subtly. It seemed like he was not some prim and proper NPC.
”Damn, that was a question?” Berserk Thundergod saw how he had 100 gold less in his bag and was instantly furious.
”Yes. Next question, please.” The old man nodded and another hundred disappeared.
”Hahaha.” Vainglory almost shed tears from laughing.
”You must be from Quan Zhen Sect too, right?” Berserk Thundergod raised his hand and sent a bolt of lightning toward the old man's head. However, the old man waved his fingers and instantly, Berserk Thundergod's thunder and lightning seemed as though they were shocked by something before disappearing without a trace. At the same time, a -356 injury appeared above Berserk Thundergod's head.
”Argh!” Seeing what happened, everyone's jaw dropped. Although Berserk Thundergod was not a good man, he was still counted as one of the top experts of Berserk Thunder City. With extravagant outfits and accessories, he looked so much more professional than other players.
This old man simply moved his fingers and he managed to absorb Berserk Thundergod's spell. He must be of quite a high level.
”I am called Reynolds, I don't know what Quan Zhen Sect is.” The old man said calmly as his white beard moved in the wind, looking authoritative
”Reynolds, this name sounds so familiar.” Everyone was pondering after hearing the old man's words, then mumbled, ”The Grand Wizard, Reynolds?”
”Yes, that's me. One hundred gold coins per person.” The old man smiled so widely his eye wrinkles appeared as everyone present had one hundred gold coins less.
”…”
After the old man spoke, everyone was silent. They did not even realise that there was a hundred less gold in their bags.
One of the Seven Heroes, the Grand Wizard, Reynolds, was actually in Berserk Thunder City…
However, any player who watched the game's background introduction would know that the Grand Wizard, Reynolds', hometown was Berserk Thunder City. Then again, the Magicians had never seen Reynolds. The Magician in Reynold's house was called Ryan, Reynolds' disciple.
Although Ryan was also a legendary NPC, he still could not match up to Reynolds, so even local players in Berserk Thunder City also suspected if Reynolds was really in Berserk Thunder City.