Chapter 99 - 96 The World Trees Reinforcements Forest
Chapter 99: Chapter 96 The World Tree’s Reinforcements: Forest Goddess
Chapter 99 -96 The World Tree’s Reinforcements: Forest Goddess
As a pro gamer, taking on difficult quests is just part of the gig, but when you keep getting ball-busting quests, that’s just not normal. Now, Deirdre’s quest is a real ball-buster for Da Fei.
What did Big Bro take on that hundred million debt to upgrade the barracks for, eh? If you think about it, isn’t it all because of you? Although, looking at it now, this deal is definitely a big win and not ball-busting at all. But instead of chilling in your grand palace and living a cushy life, you want to risk your neck playing hero? Is that not asking for trouble for no reason?
Da Fei sighed, “You don’t have Stealth, how can I ensure your safety?”
Deirdre replied in a deep voice, “Heroic Trials aren’t kindergartens. Safety is never the top priority. Besides, am I any safer on the Master’s ship? My fate is tied to the Master’s success or failure. I can use Transformation Skills, I’m familiar with Demons, I can be a huge help to the Master’s rescue mission!”
Da Fei was startled. Such a strong sense of crisis, huh?
That’s true though. Where could this crappy ship of mine possibly be safe? I’m sailing this wreck into two Epic Quests. Anything could happen and it wouldn’t surprise me. As a player, win or lose, it’s all the same to me. But it’s different for an NPC like her with only one life. If I fail, she’s done for!
I get where she’s coming from. Doesn’t everyone have only one life? Her plan makes sense too. Although the Charming Emperor got stronger, the enemy’s going full-alert with upgraded defenses. Seems like something like a secret weapon is coming out of the Demon Factory. Whether it’s brute force or infiltration, either way it’s gonna be tough, right?
Nothing left to say then, it’s a go! If I pull this off, might as well succeed together with her. If I fail, whether I take on the quest or not, doesn’t make a lick of difference. So let’s do it.
— System Prompt: You have accepted the quest “Hero’s Road”!
Deirdre chuckled, “Thank you, Master! So, to coordinate with the Master’s action, I’ve decided to infiltrate immediately, and then I’ll be in a position to aid you.”
Da Fei suddenly remembered something, “I don’t have enough Command Power, I can’t take you on an expedition, can I?”
Deirdre laughed, “As a leader, why do you need someone to command you to head out on an expedition? Otherwise, what would the other girls think?”
Right, of course. As a leader, she’s like a Scout with the Independent Expedition attribute. At the end of the day, she’s been spurred on by those rising stars, huh.
Da Fei nodded, “Alright, then let’s set off immediately.”
Deirdre shook her head, “Master, the enemy is on high alert. Any minor movement can lead to indiscriminate bombardment from their Magic Cannons. So, for safety’s sake, please hold off on moving out.”
Da Fei was taken aback. Looks like I have to wait, huh? Both Little Babies just got back from a big battle and need to rest, plus, fixing the barracks is something the commander should be present for. There’s also the coordination for the rescue to discuss with Catherine.
Da Fei had no choice but to nod, “Alright, then you be extra careful.”
Deirdre smiled, “Don’t worry, I’m very familiar with Demons.”
Da Fei sent Deirdre up to the deck, watching her shoot up to the sky and vanish, he felt an odd sense of loss. Like I’ve forgotten something…
Holy crap! Forgot to put clothes on! My darling, your bare self is for my eyes only, how can I let others see? Unacceptable! Unforgivable! Quick, transform into Nanny Rong!
With a long sigh and a wry smile, Da Fei shook his head. When all is said and done, it’s because I have a Banshee that I’m so kickass. If it were any other player taking on this quest—screw “any other”! Do any other players have the balls to take down an Epic Hero, let alone one that can teleport? The ripple effects are not something an average player could handle.
Speaking of which, it seems I looted an A-grade treasure from the enemy just now. Was too busy running for my life to check it out, but now’s a good chance.
——Misfortune Hourglass: Grade A Strategic Treasure. Auxiliary equipment slot. As the battle continues, it reduces the enemy’s Luck Value and increases our army’s Luck Value. Once our army’s Luck Value has been increased by 5 points by the treasure, and the enemy’s Luck Value has been reduced by 5 points, the treasure starts to reduce our army’s Luck Value and increases the enemy’s Luck Value. The process repeats in a cycle.
Damn! A luck seesaw? This treasure really is a pain in the ass!
However, this treasure can create a 10-point difference in Luck, directly countering the enemy’s Master Level Luck Skill, which is quite terrifying! And it only occupies one auxiliary equipment slot too! Truly worthy of being Grade A! In that case, I must absolutely max out my Luck Skill, then equip some items that increase my luck—no, I must equip items that decrease the enemy’s luck, minimizing the benefits the enemy receives from the treasure!
Currently, there are Grade B treasures like Curse Necklace which directly reduces the enemy’s Luck by -2, Grade C treasures like Misfortune Cloak which reduces the enemy’s Luck by -1, Misfortune Ring which reduces the enemy’s Luck by -1, and so on! By the time that happens, let the enemy be down on their luck till they puke, while I’ll be over the moon! Wahahaha, what a great treasure! So satisfying!
Wait a minute! That’s not right, is it? The slots for rings, cloaks, and necklaces are so valuable and contribute more to the army’s strength. How could I possibly equip such unreliable luck-altering treasures? After all, only Elves and Demons are experts at tinkering with luck.
Sigh, still a pain in the neck, but let’s just use it for now as anyway, it reduces the enemy’s luck in the first round, which is an advantage!
Before long, the Flying returns to the location of its first victorious battle, the dilapidated Flower Demon barracks.
“I have disembarked and feel good, Hero, please rest assured!” Flower Demon Instructor eagerly led the group of unrested Flower Demons flying towards the barracks in the tree roots and began to cast spells around the barracks!
In a moment, dazzling light flickered like a galaxy; surely this must be the Ancient Tree Coexistence? So that’s how it’s repaired!
To be on the safe side, Da Fei once again lined up all the Jungle Hunters on the deck for cover. If we encounter another insect attack this time, I’m going to resist to the end! I refuse to believe that with my Misfortune Hourglass in hand, I can’t blow these worthless bugs away in the first round!
As the spellcasting progressed, a soft green light rose from the barracks, with flowers blooming all around. The broken huts mended their cracks and bloomed anew in vibrant green, while a refreshing fragrance of breeze blew down from the Underground Sky!
Catherine exclaimed with surprise, “Finally, there’s wind!”
From a distance, the Flower Demon Instructor replied, “It’s the Ancient Wind from the World Tree, which can purify the filth left by the Demon Worms, and while in the wind, the effects of Healing Skill, Purification Technique, and Thunder Magic are enhanced. The more insect nests the Hero destroys, the faster the World Tree will recover. Soon, the World Tree will send a Forest Goddess to assist the Hero! Each barrack will only dispatch one Forest Goddess.”
Forest Goddess? While still in shock, a burst of golden light flashed from the barracks!
——Task Hint: You have successfully repaired a Flower Demon barrack and gained a Forest Goddess.
A golden Flower Demon holding a green Magic Wand and covered in golden butterfly-like light particles flew out of the barracks! Da Fei was so shocked that his jaw dropped; all the other Flower Demons were green, this golden one was definitely not ordinary!
——System Prompt: Forest Goddess has joined your forces!
Da Fei hurriedly opened the army panel to check her attributes:
——Forest Goddess: Small Spiritual Creature, Attack 9, Defense 7, Damage 6–9, Health 35, Attack Speed 11, Mana 30, Command Value 0, Special Skill: Flying Creature, Ranged Attack, Advanced Healing Skill, Advanced Purification Skill, Basic Arcane Illusion Army.
Da Fei was so amazed his jaw hit the floor! This is a level 4 unit, right? And key point, another flying ranged unit, right? So the reward for conquering the insect nest is here! Does that mean if I clear them all, I get over a hundred of them? More and more troops, the further I go, the easier it gets? I see! I’m not fighting alone.
(Please excuse me, everyone, as the past three days have been full of wedding banquets and social commitments. I finally couldn’t hold on last night. Let me catch my breath first.)