Chapter 425 - 344: Second Circle Task
Chapter 425: Chapter 344: Second Circle Task
Luminous Stone City, Mercenary Tavern.
It was the second night since Lis had left the Mercenary Tavern. The Demon Crystal Lamps on the walls were already lit, the tavern was bustling with noise as numerous mercenaries who had withdrawn from the battlefield with pouches full of Gold Coins spent lavishly, venting the extreme emotions repressed on the battlefield.
However, at one corner of the tavern, a group of oddly dressed mercenaries sat in quiet discussion.
“The First Ring Task has already filled up with 500 people, so why hasn’t the Second Circle Task unlocked yet?”
A player wearing colorful trousers said at the round table.
Clearly, the performance artists gathered here were all “Divine Revelation” game players, and the native mercenaries kept their distance.
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“What’s the rush?”
Radish said nonchalantly, casually tossing a dried fruit into his mouth.
As Boditch Kingdom was a kingdom thriving in maritime trade, this special snack from the southern kingdoms was very popular. Even commoners could often afford to treat themselves, unlike fresh fruits that were only enjoyed by Nobles.
Possibly due to the existence of Extraordinary Powers, even similar fruits in the Gaia World tasted much better than those on Blue Star.
This indulgence in culinary delights inevitably tempted the frugal gamers to spend their money.
“Aren’t you worried there’s a problem with the task? Otherwise, what are we all gathered here for?”
Another player said with a laugh; they were all players who had taken the [Star Fire] Gold-level Series Task from Radish.
The prerequisite of having 500 participants had been met earlier in the day, yet the task panel showed no changes, and the number had since exceeded 2000 players.
This was partly due to the allure of a Gold-level Task, attracting not only the players of Luminous Stone City but many from surrounding regions as well.
Nonetheless, that was probably the maximum number; players from farther away wouldn’t be able to reach Luminous Stone City within a day or two.
The players sitting around Radish were either elite gamers or representatives sent by nearby Player Guilds, gathered to discuss the Gold-level Tasks.
But now they were stuck, only knowing from Radish that the Second Ring Task should be related to the Boditch Kingdom Army, but the specific requirements remained unclear due to the task still being locked.
“If you ask me, who should I ask?”
Radish spread his hands, speaking with a hint of helplessness:
“After all, it’s not like I personally tell you the tasks; it’s all displayed on the system panel. Surely it can’t be me fooling you guys!”
Radish had said all he needed to say but kept hidden the information about the [Gold-level Series Task Third Ring: The Downfall of the Boditch Royal Family].
This was a mission exclusive to the three of them. They had privately agreed not to disclose it until completion, to avoid interference from other players.
The fresh excitement and thrill of uncovering a Hidden plot energized the trio.
“I don’t have the ability to control your game panel.”
The surrounding players nodded in agreement. Although they loved the thrill of something new, they were willing to follow the requirements of a Gold-level Task.
Moreover, the task seemed exhilarating, as it potentially involved a direct attack on the Boditch Kingdom Army.
If true, this would be the first large-scale action against native forces by players since the game launched, and the very thought was invigorating.
“Since the Second Ring Task hasn’t unlocked, let’s leave it at that for now. Everyone can do some preparation in the meantime.”
Radish stood up, having organized today’s gathering with the intention of collaborating on the Second Ring Task after it unlocked. Unfortunately, now it was somewhat disappointing.
The other players didn’t mind. Radish had shared with them the Gold Level Task; many owed him favors and naturally accepted his role as spokesperson.
After all, Radish and his friends were individual players; it would be problematic if a Player Guild took charge as it could lead to dissatisfaction.
Just as everyone was about to disperse, they unanimously heard the system notification sound.
Ding~
The group paused, simultaneously pulling up their system panels.
In front of them, a new task information refreshed.
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[Gold-level Series Task (First Ring) [Star Fire] task requirements have been met!]
[Current number of task participants: 2136]
[Second Ring Task Unlocked!]
[Gold-level Series Task (Second Ring) [Flame Spreading]]
[Task Introduction: Marquis Lis Kain of the Feis Kingdom is ready to crush Boditch Kingdom’s last resistance and fully liberate the people of this land. He believes that the desire for rebellion will ignite a consuming fire, utterly destroying the decayed Boditch Kingdom.]
[Task Requirements: Feis Kingdom Army will battle the Boditch Kingdom Army on the plains outside Luminous Stone City on June 1st of the Chenxi Calendar year 641. You may choose one of the following sub-tasks:
Task One: Join the Boditch Kingdom’s frontline combat squad hired as mercenaries, and directly attack Boditch Kingdom Army’s rear upon the start of the battle;
Task Two: Join the Boditch Kingdom’s logistical support squad hired as mercenaries, and launch an assault on the Boditch Army’s camp upon the start of the battle, sabotaging the Magic Array, food supplies, and other resources;
Task Three: Stay in Boditch Kingdom’s Luminous Stone City, cause as much disturbance as possible once the battle starts, and assist the Feis Kingdom Army in capturing Luminous Stone City.]