Suddenly, a new message flashed on his user interface – a notification from the game itself.
[Quest Updated]
[The God of Grinding (Legendary Difficulty) - Earn the unwavering faith of the Elera villagers. Reward: Increased reputation, loyalty boost from Elera, potential companion acquired.]
Alex stared at the message for a moment, a wry smile playing on his lips. The game might have thrown him into this fantastical world, but it seemed even here, the burden of leadership, of responsibility, couldn't be escaped.
He took a deep breath, steeling himself for the challenges to come.
Alex, the weight of newfound responsibility settling on his shoulders, addressed the villagers. "Thank you, But the true thanks goes to you, for your courage, your resilience in these difficult times."
A murmur of agreement rippled through the crowd. They were still a little awestruck by the miracle he'd performed, but a spark of defiance glinted in their eyes.