KuroAegis here,
The first three chapters will be upload within this week. Subsequent chapters will be released on a weekly basis. I'm currently attending university and will try to manage my timetable well. Please do support and give some advice on how to improve the story. Expect each chapter to come out roughly around GMT+8, 2100 hours, Sunday.
Thank you.
*P.S*, still looking for someone to do a cover page for me. Thanks :)
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Chapter 2: Green Peak Town.
After a few hours of walking, he finally reached Green Peak Town. It was a small village, with wooden buildings in neat rows. There was barely any shops around, a small merchant, an armoury and a bar, the rest were houses. Seeking information, he headed into the merchant shop, hoping the shopkeeper could fill him in. The shop was small and dusty, there was barely anything inside worth looking around. A bulky man working near the counter with his back facing the door, the loud thumping echoed in the shop.
“Welcome, we have everything you’ll need to stock up on your journey”, the bulky man bellowed. Stopping his work while slowly turning around, the bulky man look quite old. His face covered by a 5 o’clock shadow and an eyepatch across his left eye. Surprised to see a young man, he bulky man laughed and apologised.
“The name’s Burg, what can I do for such a young traveller?”
“I need information, information about the Order of Holy Light and Cult of Darkness”, explained Tai.
Burg looked bewildered, unable to comprehend why would there be a request for such information. He couldn’t understand why anyone wouldn’t know about the war between the Light and Dark Forces.
“Yea, been living under a rock son? Everyone knows about the war between the Order of Holy Light and Cult of Darkness. There was a time where peace filled this world, from nowhere a Dark Force brewed and suddenly invaded us. The Dark Forces plagued the lands, destroy villagers and ravaging whatever they could find. We humans couldn’t stand up against foes we have never experienced, much less seen. About half a year of darkness fall upon us, a guild of Holy knights stood up against them and managed to repel the Dark Forces from our lands. The guild of Holy Knights called themselves the Order of Holy Light and named the Dark Forces the Cult of Darkness. They called upon us to join and fight against this evil and recruited every willing man/woman. This constant war still rages on the lands for more than 10years, both side hoping for a victory.”
Looking at the curious face of Tai, Burg asked if he was going to join the Order of Holy Light and fight against the Cult of Darkness. Slowly explaining to Tai that he should not take war lightly as he was once a member of the Order of Holy Light too. He had once been a rash man and joined the war but was severely injured, even losing his left eye too. Retiring from the Order of Holy Light and coming back to his village to be a shopkeeper, it was one of Burg’s most regrettable decision. Tai listened attentively, unsure how he should explain his situation to Burg, he was in a dilemma.
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QUEST: Truth or Lies
Unsure if the shopkeeper can be trusted, explain your situation or lied about it.
Rewards:
Tell the Truth
Tell a Lie
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A quest pop-up appears as Tai was thinking. With the small town population, Tai felt that the truth would not spread out much and decided to go for the truth. Slowly revealing the circumstances that lead him on his journey, he explained to Burg his story. Moments later, a simply opened minded Burg seems to believe every word Tai said instead of showing doubts. Instead of mocking him, he even gave him information on how to get to High Hills Valley. Burg was impress that a young man as such had shown such resolution to fix the world, he was awed.
“Look kid, the journey is not going to be easy. I am impress by your courage and resolution and I wished you the best. Before going to High Hills Valley, you’ll pass by the Grand Peak Forest, I’ll suggest you do some training on the goblins that lived there. They give plenty of experiences for someone who is of a lower level. But beware, Dark Forces was spotted in the forest too. I strongly believe you can achieve great heights if you follow your brave heart. For telling me the truth and to support you, here is my old equipment, it is not much but it’ll help you in the journey.
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QUEST: Truth of Lies
The story has been taken without consent; if you see it on Amazon, report the incident.
By telling the truth, you gained the trust of the shopkeeper, Burg.
Rewards:
+150 Exp
+10 Trust
+ 1 Rusty Steel Shield
+ 10 Health Potion
+ 10 Mana Potion
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Looking at the items he gain, it was nothing much, but the experience he gained just from finding out information had helped him reach level 3. Feel thankful for the items and information, he thank Burg before proceeding out of the shop. Before he left the shop, he notice a mirror, curious to see how he looked, he proceeded to the mirror. He look almost the same, the charming young look with a slightly rosy cheek. His hair was neatly shaven at the sides and back, with the top brushed up and some light stubble on his face.
Skill Unlocked:
Current level: 1
Due to the rational thinking and decision making, you will always remain calm in all situations.
Effects are passive.
Level 1: Permanently remains calm regardless of situations.Skill Unlocked:
Current level: 1
Able to inspect certain level of items, increase observation in surroundings.
Inspection of higher tier items increases as skill level increases.
Observant level increases as skill level increases.
Level 1: Able to inspect all uncommon tier items
Level 2: Able to inspect all Magical tier items
Level 3: Able to inspect all Rare tier items
Level 4: Able to inspect all Epic tier items
Level 5: Able to inspect all Legendary tier items
Level 6: Able to inspect all Ancient tier items
Level 7: Able to inspect everything.
What tremendous luck, with his rational thinking and calm behaviour throughout his first few hours in this new world, he had unlocked one of the rarest skills. With this skill, he could make rational choices in difficult situation and remain calm no matter the circumstances. Moreover, it was a passive skill which he didn’t have to activate it and would always work.
Inspect was a basic skills that through observation that would unlock. It could help him gather more descriptions on items he gain throughout his journey. As the level increases, the tiers of items he could observe increases as well.
Secondary WeaponStats:+10 DefRarity:CommonRusty Steel ShieldDescriptions:Once a Steel Shield, but now rust covers it, decreasing its stats
“Hey Tai, the sky is setting. Why don’t you stay in my house for the night?” Burg was concerned about the youth who seemed like he didn’t have much. He didn’t want to let Tai leave his merchant and to stay in the dark forest. Feeling thankful for the generosity, Tai humbly accepted Burg’s request and they left for his house. Having a simple meal which filled his hunger, since he didn’t eat the whole day. As he rested on the bed, though it was not the soft mattress he expected, he was already used to sleeping at the training hall’s hard floor. He was impressed by God’s program, though Burg might be an NPC, he sure felt real. He had experience a kind of warmth he hardly felt back on Earth. Slowly, he dozed off, feeling secured in Burg’s hospitality.
Before dawn breaks, Tai was already up. He was accustomed to waking up early to do his Kendo training. Going for a jog and his usual training regime, he was done just as sunlight hits the sky. He freshened up and had breakfast with Burg, who had to leave early to open his shop. Dropping by the merchant, he thanked Burg for his hospitality while they bid each other goodbye. As he equipped the steel shield before heading towards Grand Peak Forest. He turned back and looked at the town. A quiet and rundown village, but he had enjoyed his short stay there.
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