Chapter 75 - 72 Legendary Hero Legacy
Chapter 75: Chapter 72 Legendary Hero Legacy
Da Fei was stuck in a seriously frustrating dilemma.
First, what does one hundred million even mean? Let’s not even talk about the current market rate for the studio; in the game, an Angel costs 5,000 Gold Coins each, so one hundred million could buy 20,000 of them! 20,000! Even 20,000 flies could blot out the sky, let alone 20,000 Angels! Are we planning a Divine War? Destroying the world? Okay, the city’s Angel supply is fixed, and even with money, there aren’t that many to go around.
Then let’s talk territory. One billion Gold Coins could build one hundred villages on the new continent! Pile up the turf of a hundred villages, and that’s basically a country! Are you saying I’m supposed to gradually pay to build a country?
This old guy used the public budget to fix my ship and send troops under the guise of righteousness, and then I risk my life fighting underground. If we win, he gets credit and his political achievements skyrocket. Even if we lose, he doesn’t suffer a bit. It’s a win-win for him, and now when I make demands, he charges me money, and it’s a whopping one hundred million!!!
Even if I have a cutting-edge ship, even if Elorin’s specialty products have unlimited production, filling the ship’s cargo each time, along with my fast speed and amazing Sailing Skill earning a million Gold Coins in a day and a half real-time on long-haul sea trips, making one hundred million is no big deal, just one hundred trips, or about three hundred days, less than a year.
But realistically, it would take more than a year, right? Two years? Life doesn’t have many two-year spells, does it?
Is one ship worth this investment? Is this mission worth the investment? Are Banshees that good a deal? Maybe the benefits of winning would cover some costs, but what if I lose? The ship’s gone, the Banshee Instructor’s gone, the mobile camp’s washed away, and then I’m back to square one, running a small ship and trading my way back from a billion debt? And then fighting enemies along the trading routes?
Not pay the debt back? No way, the system forces a deduction! Can you outsmart the system in a game? Unless I abandon this account and start a new one! Yep, time to sell the account and have some big boss cover the hole.
In the end, it’s not this old guy’s fault; it’s the system blocking players! Honestly, I think a mobile camp needing no population and territory is a bit ridiculous. How could the system make things that easy for players?
In the midst of the struggle, Auseliman sighed, “Actually, I believe you could manage without a camp, given your capabilities. After all, our operation didn’t budget for reinforcements. Now let’s discuss the Hidden Profession you requested.”
Hidden Profession! Da Fei was taken aback! No way, that was just me shooting my mouth off, right? How could an NPC methodically fulfill my demands like this? The expected response should be Makar’s style of “showing me the door,” right?
Auseliman took a deep breath, looking quite wistful, “In our Elf history, there was a Legendary Hero named Gru. His special skill was training mediocre Elf Archers and Human Archers into the mythical Phantom Archers, known for their extreme range, precision, and obstacle-ignoring abilities. This surpassed our understanding and defied life’s growth laws. Even today, no one believes his ability truly existed, thinking it a mere legend or myth!”
Da Fei’s eyebrows twitched! Phantom Archer? Was it mentioned in Makar’s notes? Then there’s the obstacle-ignoring Phantom Divine Bow? Phantom Crossbow Cannon?
Auseliman continued in a trance, “But his achievements are recorded in history without dispute! A thousand years ago, the Hero Continent faced a full-scale Demon invasion. The surface world was nearly overrun, with the forces of justice on the brink of extinction at their last fortress. In this world crisis, Hero Gru emerged from the Ancient Secret Forest, breaking through the enemy’s ranks, saving allied nations under siege. Under his leadership, the forces of justice formed an unstoppable iron torrent, annihilating the million-strong Demon Army. He then retired back to the Ancient Secret Forest. A thousand years passed, and the Demon Army never again posed a large-scale threat to the surface world.”
Da Fei listened, dumbfounded, “And then?”
Auseliman shook his head sadly, “Then, then the Emperor of the Human Falcon Dynasty, dissatisfied with Gru’s spotlight, sought to cement his own savior image within the Alliance. Ignoring their advice, he dispatched a massive army to Hell under the pretense of pursuit to deliver a final blow. And well, that was the end. The failed expedition led to the Falcon Dynasty’s collapse, giving rise to the current Lionheart Dynasty. Ah, foolish humans, so fleeting are life and empires…”
Da Fei nodded repeatedly, “So that’s the king whose hell expedition failed, as introduced in the game background.”
Darn! After all that, don’t flaunt racial superiority! Get to the point! Da Fei hurriedly asked, “So what about the Hidden Profession?”
Auseliman spoke seriously, “Before Gru went into retirement, he left three scrolls for the Elf Kingdom, Human Kingdom, and Dwarf Kingdom, respectively. These are the Inheritance Scrolls for his profession. Only heroes recognized by all three nations can fully undertake the job, though I don’t know the profession’s specifics, one thing is undeniably certain!”
Da Fei’s eyebrow twitched, “Which is?”
Auseliman dreamily stated, “It’s absolutely incredibly powerful!”
Of course, I know it’s powerful! What are you even saying?
—System Prompt: You obtained information on the Legendary Hero Gru’s profession inheritance.
Da Fei was suddenly shocked! Information appeared! So it wasn’t all talk, something that produces information is bound to be awesome!
Da Fei asked eagerly, “How do I undertake the profession?”
Auseliman answered solemnly, “If you fully complete this arduous mission, you’ll qualify to undertake his profession. At the very least, you can achieve two-thirds of it!”
Oh crap! Being able to switch after completion is useless! I need a change now! But in retrospect, the system wouldn’t be so generous without earning any merits, would it? But—
Da Fei exclaimed, “Can a profession be undertaken two-thirds of the way?”
Auseliman laughed, “Of course, provided you achieve unparalleled merit for the Elf Kingdom, there’s no reason they wouldn’t recognize you. You’re guaranteed to get the Elf Kingdom’s one-third inheritance. And since you’re human, our Kingdom can mediate with the humans, who will surely admire you, so you’ll secure their one-third as well. Then there are the dwarves, who are always stubbornly reclusive, and this is where you might need to do something for them. But failing isn’t a big deal; once you’ve learned two-thirds of Gru’s inheritance, you’re enough to dominate… umm, leave a lasting legacy!”
Da Fei was stunned, “So, I’m to fight underground as a rookie?”
That’s definitely a loss of 30 attribute points!
Auseliman sighed, “That’s why you shouldn’t force these things; a Legendary Hero’s profession isn’t easily obtained. Personally, I suggest you stabilize and go back to change to a Knight.”
Da Fei’s eyebrow twitched! Damn! Is this old man advising me to play it safe? Hell, you display a legendary profession in front of me and then advise me, a dual-specialization Divine Master, to change back to a Knight? I was stuck on Pirate Island with unwavering resolve, nearly making an irreversible mistake, waited until level 25 without switching, and you want me to return to change to a widespread Knight? Is that even possible? Isn’t it ridiculous?
In that instant, Da Fei made a resolute decision! Go for it!
Not changing profession, right? I’ll build the Banshee Camp to compensate! What’s a billion anyway? Once I dominate, it’ll all come back effortlessly; who would foolishly run trade routes? As for failing? Haha, that’s karma for taking someone else’s Banshee; I deserve it! I’m a Master God-level Hero selling my account! What’s a paltry debt!
Da Fei firmly stated, “Mayor, I’m booking this Hero inheritance, and about the Banshee Camp, please take special care of it!”
The mayor laughed heartily, appreciatively patting Da Fei’s shoulder, “Truly impressive! With your impressive spirit, you are qualified for the Hero inheritance. I’ll handle this matter. Due to new developments, your journey may be delayed by two days, giving us enough time to prepare. Now, let’s head to the Hunter Guild to deal with this Blood Eagle Flute; we’ll use the equipment to crush the ragtag Demon Race army!”
Da Fei laughed heartily. This time, my gamble would succeed, and my life would be devoid of regrets!
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