Chapter 63 - 60: Successful Meeting with Makar
Chapter 63: Chapter 60: Successful Meeting with Makar
By dusk, Da Fei’s hired carriage arrived at the station of Holy Mother Monastery in the suburbs, seeing from afar a vast cluster of buildings surrounded by high walls, towering and imposing. The sonorous chanting of holy songs drifted from a distance.
Catherine exclaimed in rapture, “How sacred, how majestic!”
Da Fei sighed, “I feel like it’s more like a prison.”
Dressed in ceremonial uniforms, smarter than ever, the two approached the gate where an old nun, hunched and clad in black robes with a black veil on her head, was sweeping the floor and barred their way.
She said grimly, “Stop right there, this is not a place for you to intrude.”
Looking at her witch-like face marked by scowls, and that broom that seemed to fly, Da Fei’s heart skipped a beat— “Your Majesty, do you still remember Xia Yuhe by the Daming Lake?”
Da Fei snapped back to reality in a trance: “I’m here to find someone named—”
The old nun cut him off directly: “Go back. Those who come here dedicate their entire body and soul to the divine and have no ties with the earthly world!”
Da Fei didn’t give up, “I have her father’s relics! I need to give them to—”
The old nun, losing patience, waved her hand and with a flash of white light beneath their feet, the scene changed, and they found themselves back at the station waiting for the carriage.
For a moment, both were stunned, facing each other. Damn it, Nanny Rong level sweeping nun! What kind of terrifying being is this? And they didn’t even allow players to argue at all. It seems that the tavern owner was right; this is indeed no place for commoners. Force our way in? Stealth in? Heh…
Da Fei could only shake his head and sigh, “Let’s go back; I’ll take you to the most luxurious hotel.”
Catherine chuckled, “Okay, Captain!”
It seems that this piece of information from the diary is really not simple. Is this message just a boring narrative? Just like those gambling debts that the Artillery Commander records daily, meaningless? No no no, impossible! This is a living person! Even if the Artillery Commander is boring, he still recorded information about super creatures like the Leviathan, right?
But the current situation is clearly beyond what I can handle. What to do? Do I really have to give my Vice Hero spot to that shabby-bearded guy? Damn it! If all else fails, just bear with it. Success or failure, as soon as the task is over, I’ll immediately roll up their mat and kick them out without explanation.
As for the next step, right, I was already prepared when I was at sea to look for Makar as soon as I landed. Let’s go to Makar when day breaks, that risk must be taken. If I could blindly acquire the Phantom Crossbow Cannon from him, this time my underground sea journey would be invigorated. And isn’t he the greatest navigator of this century? I wonder if he could give some advice to a newbie like me?
After the two returned to the city and finished their lodging arrangements, Da Fei went offline to take care of his human needs, and when he logged in again, a new day in the game had begun.
Find Makar.
It’s impossible for Saint Paul Port, the largest seaport of the Lionheart Empire, not to have a residence or office for Makar, the world’s greatest navigator.
The guard at the door blocked Da Fei: “Stay put, this is not a place you can enter!”
Are you a Nanny Rong that won’t even let me finish my sentence, you think a mere soldier can stop me? I don’t believe it. Da Fei took out Makar’s Skill Book of darkness: “I am Duke Makar’s student, I have the right to see the Duke!”
Sure enough, upon seeing the book, the guard’s demeanor changed dramatically, immediately turned and shouted, “Butler, someone is looking for the Lord!”
Ha ha ha ha! I knew it. Normally, the player who completes the trial must use this book as a stepping stone, how could they not be permitted to see the Duke?
A butler in a tailcoat and curly hair wig appeared: “Who are you?”
Da Fei proudly waved the Skill Book in his hand: “I am the Duke’s student, I have an important item from the Duke, I request to see the Duke.”
The butler asked doubtfully, “Student? Where did you get this from?”
Da Fei spoke the truth: “I found it on the ship of Saint Anthony, which the Duke once explored. It contains important insights from the Duke, and I must return it to him.”
The butler nodded, “Please follow me.”
Success! Then, through halls and chambers, plus a teleportation, the scene changed, and Da Fei appeared in a magnificent and solemn circular library, where various magic energy glittered and flowed among the several-story-high bookshelves, highlighting the boundless magic power of its owner.
The butler spoke gravely, “The Duke is very busy and rarely receives guests, state your business concisely.”
Da Fei hurriedly said, “Oh, I understand, I understand.”
“Please wait a moment.”
After the butler left, Da Fei started to get nervous. He had accepted the epic quest to oppose him, and who knows what would happen upon meeting him. In any case, anything related to the Sailing Captain was off the table for discussion. He didn’t know anything about it, never saw anything, humph.
Soon, accompanied by the butler, an old man with a white beard appeared, clad in a red mage’s robe with gold trimmings, holding a staff adorned with a shining gemstone, surrounded by several colorful magic balls. A golden Hero Aura beneath his feet testified that he was a Priest Hero!
He laughed and said, “I don’t remember taking any students, though?” His voice was serene and calm; his smile was kind and friendly, and the magic energy specks throughout the hall intertwined into a magnificent and brilliant pattern due to his presence.
Holy crap, a Death Lord playing his role to such an extent is quite something. The first impression he gives is definitely Santa Claus! No wonder the Artillery Commander admires him so much. Well then, I’ve got to make a good first impression too, right? Flattering NPCs? I’ve never blushed when it comes to that.
Da Fei quickly made a bow and said, “Please forgive my presumption. I have an urgent matter that I must discuss with Duke, so I claimed to be the Duke’s student, but I have indeed gained enlightenment and inspiration from the Duke’s notes. In my heart, the wisdom of Duke is already a guiding light for me. Moreover, from the diary of the Artillery Commander, I have been thoroughly impressed by Duke’s demeanor, and I will always regard Duke as my mentor in life!” Then, he presented the Dark Skill Book, the diary of the Artillery Commander, and the Soul Crystal of the ghost he had killed.
The butler stepped forward, took the items, and handed them to the Duke.
The Duke was taken aback: “Are these from the shipwrecked Saint Anthony?”
Da Fei respectfully said: “Indeed.”
The Duke, while quickly flipping through the books, said with deep emotion: “These must have been lost during that great battle. It was a voyage I will never forget. Our Saint Anthony went through countless tribulations and witnessed many miracles. We were on the verge of a triumphant return, but in the end, we fell victim to a double assault from the enemy and a storm. We were stranded on a desert island, surrounded by the enemy’s Curse Barrier, and we fought to the very last moment. Under Captain Renior’s cover, I became the sole survivor and managed to hold out for the rescue team. The curse barrier left by the enemy on the island makes it difficult for the strong to enter, and thus recovering the Saint Anthony was never completed. I never imagined that after so many years, a young warrior would successfully complete such a task; this is truly remarkable!”
Da Fei laughed and said, “Duke, you flatter me.” It looks like it’s a success?
The Duke looked up, stared into Da Fei’s eyes, and asked with a kind smile: “Is that Captain Renior’s coat you’re wearing?”
Da Fei’s heart tightened—speaking of success was perhaps too soon; now was probably the most critical moment, right? Honesty is an important quality in life, but so is lying as an important social tactic. So, in this situation, of course, it’s 99% honesty with 1% lie!
Da Fei then said: “Yes. I encountered Captain Renior, who was tormented by a curse, in the lowest deck of the ship. He asked for my help to lift the curse. After completing the task, he gave me the ship and his clothes. I also successfully comprehended the Navigator profession from the Sailing Skill Book he left behind.”
Humph, if no remains of the Sailing Captain were found, that would have been the standard quest procedure, right? I wonder what you would think if you found out that a player has destroyed the barrier you set up?
The Duke nodded and laughed: “Renior was a truly remarkable Navigator. You’ve comprehended the Navigator from him, so you are unquestionably his student, and since Renior is also a dear mentor and friend of mine, you can also be considered my student.”
—— System Prompt: You have obtained the achievement “Great Mage Makar’s Student,” your Alliance Reputation +5000!
It’s done! My undercover screw-over has really worked! The epic quest from Juan did not interfere! That’s right, the task hint said, as long as his diary is handed over, the world would change; as long as the diary isn’t exposed, there will be no trouble, haha, wahahaha!
Da Fei, ecstatically performing the gesture of paying respect to a teacher, bowed deeply from the waist to the knee: “Thank you, teacher, for your guidance! Being your student is an honor of a lifetime!”
Duke Makar laughed heartily: “It’s primarily because you are outstanding and full of potential. However, as a teacher, I feel ashamed that I can’t teach you much. But, it just so happens that I have some insights about the Navigator profession that I can give you as a welcome gift.” With that, he waved his hand, and a glowing golden booklet appeared out of thin air.
—— System Prompt: Duke Makar has gifted you “Navigator Promotion Insights Notes.”
—— Navigator Promotion Insights Notes: Using this item and spending one Skill Point will increase your Navigator Profession Level to “Intermediate Navigator”!
Da Fei suddenly felt overjoyed; sure enough, he had been taught a trick! Upgrading the Navigator status must be achieved this way. I’ve got the Navigator now, how far can the Phantom Crossbow Cannon be?
Duke Makar shook his head and said with a smile: “I am just an accompanying Mage focusing on Spell research, but I have been named as the greatest Navigator in the world, which is an honor I feel I haven’t quite earned. If you want to further elevate your level, you’ll have to meet more Navigators.”
Da Fei nodded repeatedly: “Your humility is a role model for us all! Actually, I came to learn about the Phantom Crossbow Cannon mentioned in the Artillery Commander’s diary.” Humph, since you’re a hypocritically righteous old man, I won’t fault you for pretending; if I have a request, I’ll boldly make it.
Duke Makar was taken aback, then shook his head, laughing heartily: “That was just something I thought of as a game; it’s not practical at all. Not only is it expensive to make, but once damaged in battle, there’s no replacement for parts— it would be a public embarrassment, let’s not mention it again, as it could tarnish my reputation.”
Da Fei stood there, stunned. Really? Rejected so matter-of-factly? Could it be that the Artillery Commander’s diary is just for show with no real use? Impossible, there must be a quest to gain his trust or something, right?
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