User has entered the chat.
User has entered the chat.
User has entered the chat.
User has entered the chat.
User has entered the chat.
As the chat suddenly became active, Desmond couldn't help but flinch. He had been about to investigate the glowing orb in his inventory, but the curiosity of the newcomers prompted him to interact with them.
"Hello?" he asked, waiting for a response.
“Who are you talking to?” Nigel asked.
“Chat.”
“Um okay.”
Chat:
Viewers online: 5
He gazed at the chat window, the emptiness of it feeling like a void. However, when no one responded, he decided to take out the Pure orb of Purity from his inventory.
Chat:
Stargirl: Omg what is that?
Viewers online: 5
Desmond's excitement shone through as he relayed the information. "It's the Pure Orb of Purity, and it's glowing. Which means quest time!"
Nigel grumbled, clearly confused by Desmond's strange one-sided conversation.
As luck would have it, this appeared to be a golden opportunity to grow his channel. Desmond knew nothing could entice viewers more than a thrilling new quest. It was a chance to showcase his skills, entertain his audience, and leave a lasting impression on his viewers.
With a sense of anticipation, he prepared to take on the quest, fully aware that this could be a pivotal moment for his streaming career. The Pure Orb of Purity's radiant glow seemed to beckon him forward, urging him to embrace the challenge and embrace the magic of his virtual world.
Chat:
Beastman: …
Stargirl: …
Yolkb4me: …
Sammyggg: See I told you…
Viewers online: 5
“I think I have met some requirements or something. Either way, it's glowing now, and that probably means I got a quest.”
Desmond felt his heartbeat quicken as excitement gripped him. The Pure Orb of Purity may prove to be the catalyst for his growth, unlocking not only a powerful quest but also the hearts of his viewers. The tower was a chance he had taken, and it had paid off in ways he could never have imagined.
Chat:
Stargirl: Where are you?
Viewers online: 5
Desmond grinned. “The Elf lands at some guy's farm near Lowesome Village. The place is real pretty. I’ve just saved this place from a bunch of vermin and gained a level.”
Chat:
Yolkb4me: what’s the farm called?
Viewers online: 5
Desmond stared at the text. The response was so abrupt. Why were they so keen to find out where he was? He ignored this confusing bit of information and continued. “Okay, I’m activating it.”
He focused on the orb and searched for the inevitable line of text for the quest.
Quest Accepted: Pure Orb of Purity
You have embarked on an epic quest to find the Pure Orb of Purity.
After such gruelling long and arduous journey filled with dangerous tasks, you have been granted the Orb.
Its fate now rests in your hands!
Watch theatrical cut scene? Yes / no.
Potential Rewards: Item, Orb (Class dependant)
Desmond stared at the text, perplexed. "The long and arduous journey?" he muttered to himself, bewildered.
He couldn't fathom having embarked on such an epic quest. The fact that he had somehow skipped a masterfully long chain quest of turmoil and discovery was lost on him. This fact however, was not lost on his current viewers who knew, according to the forums, that such an object should have taken him months to obtain.
Desmond, oblivious to his fortunes shrugged and placed his hand on the ‘Yes' button.
Suddenly, his vision went dark, and the blissful sounds of the forest fell to a hush tones, until only silence and darkness enveloped him.
As Desmond stared wide eyed, a cut scene flickered into existence. The stage was set in a dimly lit, eerie chamber, with mystical symbols etched into the walls. Smoke filled the air. The atmosphere was dark and ominous. At the centre of the stage stood a tall figure, imposing and foreboding.
Unauthorized use of content: if you find this story on Amazon, report the violation.
Purple words floated below the set stage, and a voice echoed reading the text, narrating the scene.
“Once upon a time, a dark mage named Malgus stood in his dark tower of darkness.”
“Um, what?” asked Desmond confused. The narrator’s story was clearly vague, and the scene looked prerecorded on a stage.
The sinister actor draped in black robes clutched an Orb with malevolence in his eyes. Sinister laughter echoed through the room. “Mwahahaha!”
Desmond couldn’t help but cringe inwardly.
“The Dark mage hatched a sinister plot of evil to make the Orb of Darkness!”
“Behold, the Orb of Darkness, my most wicked creation! With its malevolent power, I shall unleash eternal night upon this realm and revel in the suffering of all who dare to oppose me!”
Desmond flinched as prerecorded audience gasps echoed around him.
Suddenly a group of white cloaked, light-wielding mages stumbled onto the stage.
“But in that faithful moment, the young lady hero Elarap led the brave young mages into the tower!”
Desmond watched, enraptured by the eerily comical scene as the young mages' faces reflected overly performed determination and hope.
“You, there!” shouted the one clearly named Elarap. “You, sir, are the embodiment of evil!” Stepping forward with a glow of pure light in her hand she shouted, “Malgus! Your reign of terror ends today. We stand united against your… darkness.” She stumbled on the line.
Malgus sneered. “Ah, the self-righteous light-wielders, here to play hero. Your pathetic attempts to challenge me amuse me. Prepare to witness true power! Mwa ha ha!”
They all waited silently for a moment, waiting for the cue as a special effect activated within the scene.
“A thunderous clash erupted as the forces of light and darkness collide.”
Sparks flew around the actors, illuminating the stage. Desmon watched transfixed as Elarap's light clashes fiercely against the Orb of Darkness, causing the room to tremble.
“The power of darkness may be strong, but the purity of light shall prevail!” shouted Elarap.
“With a wicked grin, Malgus thrust the Orb of Darkness forward, unleashing its dark magic toward Elarap. Undaunted, she harnessed her inner light energy to shield herself and her companions!”
“I will not falter! The light within me will overcome your darkness!” she shouted.
Desmond watched wide eyed as the clash intensified, and the struggle for dominance between light and dark grew. Just when it seemed the darkness would consume Elarap's light, a surge of brilliance emanated from her hand. The Orb of Darkness shuddered.
“What is this?! “Malgus cried. “No! The Orb of Darkness cannot be purified!”
Desmond shielded his eyes as the room was engulfed by a blinding light. Elarap's spell claimed the darkness, cleansing the malevolence from the orb. As they all watched, the darkness dissipated, leaving behind a glowing, radiant orb.
“Through the thickness of battle and magic, our hero has purged the darkness from the Orb of Darkness!”
“Seriously, if anyone says darkness one more fucking time…” Nigel grumbled.
Breathless, but triumphant, Elarap cheered, “The purity of light has prevailed! The Orb of Darkness is no more.”
Desmond swore.
“Malgus the dark mage was defeated!”
Malgus then fell to his knees, defeated and consumed by his own malevolence. “Curse you, Elarap! You have thwarted my plans!”
With the Orb of Darkness now purified, a warm, radiant glow seemed to fill the room.
Elarap moved forward with effect. “Even the most wicked creations can be redeemed. Let this orb serve as a symbol of hope and redemption, a reminder that darkness can be vanquished.”
“With courage and compassion, the forces of light have triumphed over the darkness. Let the legacy of this Pure orb of Purity inspire hope and unity for generations to come. It is now up to whoever wields the orb to control its future and fate!”
Desmond could only look on in confusion as a prerecorded audience applauded, and a red curtain materialised out of nowhere to fall over the stage. Within a few more seconds, the cut scene vanished and the sight of the farm around him revealed itself once more.
“Um, did you guys see that?” he asked.
Chat:
Beastman: yeah
Stargirl: yup
Yolkb4me: …
Sammyggg: Unfortunately
Lionfury: WOW! COOL!
Viewers online: 5
Desmond stared at the last person's comment, trying it hard to find anything cool from the cut scene. It was clearly made by the developers, maybe even an intern.
Either way, the while story was both hard to believe and shamefully written.
“Um, yeah well anyway, time for the quest?”
A line of text flashed above him.
QUEST COMPLETE!
“Um, scratch that time for reward.”
Chat:
Stargirl: What you got that without doing a quest?
Viewers online: 5
“Yeah, I got the orb while exploring a tower,” he said nonchalantly while waiting for his reward.
Chat:
Beastman: such bs…. The forums are going to go nuts!
Viewers online: 5
Desmond wasn’t sure what Beastman was on about, but he decided it wasn’t his problem and focused on the rewards, which quickly burst into view on his outstretched hands with a shower of sparks.
Gained item: Orb of … (Class dependant)
Gained EXP!
A notification popped into view, and he began to read aloud for the benefit of his new viewers.
“Congratulations on obtaining the completed orb. Once equipped, it will match with your current class, modifying the orb's fate to be intertwined with your class choice.”
With a grin, he equipped the orb in his offhand and waited for the inevitable text to flash up.
Gained item: Orb of Portals
Clearly excited, he read out the item’s details for his viewers.
Orb of Portals
Unique
This orb was created by a dark mage, but then was purified, waiting for the right person to fill it with their own type of magic.
Damage: 7-19 ethereal magic damage.
Bonus stats: +6 to all stats.
Sell value: Unsellable.
Quality: Legendary.
Durability: 250/250.
Desmond could quite contain his excitement as he examined the orb in his hand. It had changed from a bright white colour to an oddly pinkish hue in its centre yet a green tinge on its outer edge.
He really wanted to try it out but hadn’t the foggiest idea how he would go about that. As he stared at his new potential weapon, he was completely unaware of the chaos that was just about to be unleashed his way.
General chat:
Beastman: Turns out Sammy was right…
Sammyggg: Told ya!
Yolkb4me: Yeah, we are on his stream rn. The guys in the elf lands.
Beastman: Is there anyone in the elf lands that could hunt this guy down?
ThatDinosaurKid: Nah, I'm in the dwarf lands… too far for me.
Stargirl: I’m in the human lands.
Yolkb4me: Anyone out there he's near a farm beside Lowesome village.
Beastman: He’s busy watching some stupid cut scene.
Arlexior: I’m in the area… soon!
Sammyggg: It’s not just any cut scene… The bastard’s got the Pure orb of Purity.
Arlexior: Wtf really? I’ve been smashing out the chain quest for ages… for nothing…
Stargirl: ikr…
Yolkb4me: so annoying… please kill that guy!
Sammyggg: He’s nearly done the cut scene. How far are you from him?
Arlexior: Just left Lowesome… omw.
ThatDinosaurKid: GL
Stargirl: hit him for me.
Yolkb4me: You going to record the kill?
Arlexior: yeah
Beastman: Nice!
Lionfury: What? Your gonna to do what?