After finishing his dinner and giving thanks for the food, Constantine makes his way up the stairs and dash to where the capsule are, not wanting to waste a second more.
As Constantine stepped into it, he set the timer at the side in order to prevent himself from overshooting his bedtime hours. Constantine activate the system and soon arrive in RoyalRoad.
After finding himself inside Gustav’s house once again, Zero set up to find Morrigan to ask if she has any food to spare. Apparently the sanity level wouldn’t be restored even you have eaten in real life.
Searching the possible areas she would likely be, Zero spied her sculpting a figurine from some wood in a cluttered room, which he assumes to be her workplace.
Feeling a little surprised at Morrigan’s ability to sculpt, he knocked at the door to indicate his presence. She stopped what she focusing on and raised her head, relaxing her guard when she recognizes the person standing there.
“Sorry to interrupt what you are doing, I wanted to ask if I am allowed to take some of your food in the kitchen as I am currently famished.”
“Sure, please help yourself,” replied Morrigan, continuing her sculpting.
“What are you scrulpting at this hour, it’s already quite late” ask Zero, looking at her for answers.
“I’m just trying to increase the income of the household... There’s nothing for you to worry about”.”
“Shouldn’t your husband be making enough …, before that why doesn’t Gustav hire more people to help”, said Zero finding it strange.
“W-Well.., you will find it out yourself eventually if you continue to work here.”
“Is the reason due to he is not a human as he seems too tall to be one.”
Morrigan pondered a while before deciding to tell Zero. “That’s not the reason, actually my husband is a barbarian but due to his height he was unable to fit in his homeland and came here to start afresh. He saved me from some wild beast while I was picking some flowers”, replied Morrigan , reminiscing about her past. “You will know in due time.., in due time.”
“Ok, if you say so. I will go now and continue cutting the logs”, says Zero, ending the conversation.
He swiftly went to the kitchen to fill his satisfaction level before heading back to the shed to pick up what he left off.
Before continuing the repetitive work, he inspects the axe he is holding.
Gustav's Old Woodcutter Axe:
Durability: 21/24
Damage: 8-11
Axe used by a famous woodcutter. Axe handle was made to be longer than normal.
Axe head has become rugged due to use of over long periods of time.
Equip:
+5 STR
+10% to woodcutting skill
+ other effects are unavailable at this point in time
He’s famous? How come he didn’t tell me? Reminding himself that he could have a reason for not saying, Zero continues to do his work.
6 hours later---
Vitality increased by 1 point. (+1 VIT)
New Passive Skill: Axe Mastery
Axe Mastery
+ Increase Attack Power with Axe (+10% ATK)
+ Increase Attack Speed with Axe (+3% ATK SPD)
Smiling to himself, Zero took a short break before cutting for another few hours till the timer rang.
Constantine quickly logged off and as he lay down on his bed, make a mental note of asking Jason’s character name once he reached school the following day. Thinking all the things he has accomplished, he soon fell asleep.
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As Constantine arrives in front of the classroom, he make his way to his seat and sit, taking items out of his bag for class.
“Yo, how’s the game?” ask Jason, patting Constantine’s back.
“This game is good, first time having this kind of experience before.” answering Jason while turning his head to look at him. “What’s your character name? I want to register you so I can ask for your help.”
“Merlin, and sorry to burst your bubble but I’m already not in Brent Kingdom.”
“What!” exclaimed Zero, standing up in reaction to the words. “And here I was thinking of asking you for some gears so I can ready myself once I’m able to leave.”
“Why don’t you ask the rest if you really need it? I’m not the only one you know.” nodding his head in the direction of the classmates.
“W-Well.., I didn’t really talk much with the rest unlike you, “answer Constantine, returning back to his seat after noticing the teacher has arrived.
Time passes by in a blur and soon Constantine find himself back in the capsule.
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“Royal Road, here I come”, starting it up to once again enter the world he became fond of.
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Zero was hard at work over the past 4 weeks, increasing his stats and skills exponentially. New stats such as sustance were also generated during the period. He also took the short breaks in-between work to ask the training instructor at the training centre for tips on using axes and checked out skills which might prove useful to him.
Additionally he also assists Morrigan to prepare food at mealtimes to increase his cooking skills. Mainly just consists of cutting and washing as his skills are low.
On the day that Zero was able to go out of the kingdom Gustav approached him, stopping from his task.
“It’s not necessary to continue any further, you have proven yourself” said Gustav dismissing Zero’s questions. “You are free to go now.”
Quest Complete! Cutting Logs For Firewoods
You have prepared enough firewood for Gustav to fulfil his order. He feels that is no reason to let you continue cutting.
You have levelled up!
You have levelled up!
Next Gustav questioned Zero what his next move will be.
“Increasing my levels and finding hidden classes so I can be stronger.” answered Zero as he wipes the sweat away from his forehead.
“So woodcutter class are out then,” muttered Gustav, letting off a faint sigh. “Here is the next task I have for you.”
After having seen you cutting the logs for a month, he is now comfortable with letting you follow him into Grey Wood to cut the trees.
Gustav requires to cut down the trees for building houses which is currently in short supply. Payment will be increased to 20 silver per tree.
Difficulty level: D
Quest requirements
Assist in fulfilling firewood order for Gustav.
Show tenacity and resolution.
Rewards: Gustav will give you his old woodcutter axe.
Number of trees to cut: 500
This is what people call a serial quest isn’t it. “Alright,” answered Zero, finding no reason to refuse. After finishing preparation for the trip, they set out to the forest.
Riding on the bullock cart for roughly half an hour, they soon find themselves facing the entrance. Looking inside, animals could be seen moving about, punctuated occasionally by people chasing them.
“This forest is what people call Grey Wood”, says Gustav as he draw an imaginary line of border onto an area inside the map. “Grey Bears populate this forest so be careful when entering.”
“I will” answer Zero, making their way inside cautiously.
After showing how to do a proper woodcutting by Gustav, they spread out to their assigned area and started cutting.
“Huff.., Huff.., This is harder than I thought,” making another swing at the tree.
By the looks of the cut on the tree trunk, it can be consider as shallow. Pausing himself from what he was doing, Zero stared hard at the cut, figuring out what he have to do to improve the cut.
As Zero was thinking deeply, a low growl rumbled behind. He turn around and find himself staring face to face with a grey bear ,which was baring its teeth and dripping saliva to the ground.
Zero’s mouth went dry, he wanted to scream but could hardly make a sound. Even breathing seemed difficult at the moment.
Suddenly the bear made a lunge at Zero, missing by centimeters due to him managing to twist his body at the last second.
Zero sped away as fast as he could towards Gustav’s direction, all the while screaming like a little girl. Unfortunately, he could make no more than a few metres before falling victim to some tree roots, landing face first onto the hard ground.
Clutching his injured nose, Zero tried to keep going but was soon cut short by the bear, which pinned him to the ground and took a bite on the neck in the process.
Unable to overcome the situation, Zero close his eyes.
You have Died
He was logged out.
Constantine stepped out of the capsule, giving off a sigh.
Have to know what bait to keep them away from me. Deciding on the course of action, Constantine dive into the internet to research all about the bears.
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