"Moonstones, Moonstones..."
Leon muttered to himself as he continued to browse the online forum for any information on the location of the Moonstones related to his quest. He searched diligently, yet none of the keywords he entered into the Immortal Legacy online forums yielded any results. Even the search application didn't seem to be of much help.
No one had been able to explore and map the entire virtual world of Yunatea, nor had the game developer provided a comprehensive guide. As a result, players worldwide have taken it upon themselves to compile a repository of information about the game, which everyone can access. This database and online forum provided an invaluable source of knowledge that could be used to maximize the gaming experience.
However, much of the most important and valuable information was not widely shared and was instead monopolized by certain groups, who did this in order to maintain their standing in the rankings and compete with other top players or guilds.
[Hey everyone! Has anyone ever heard of Moonstone? I recently received a quest from a blacksmith in Deadbay City.]
Leon created a new subject on the forums, hoping someone would be kind enough to provide him with an idea for completing the quest he had been working on.
Immortal Legacy quests have historically been difficult to complete, particularly for unique ones like the one Leon was currently attempting—no one had ever discussed Moonstone before, so this quest was something entirely new. Even though it was possible that someone had experienced something similar, they hadn't shared it on the Internet.
Nevertheless, despite the difficulties he was facing, he was eager to find out how the quest would end, and the promise of a rating upgrade if he could obtain the Moonstones made it all the more appealing.
He refreshed the page multiple times, hoping for a response. His eyes darted across the screen, scanning for any signs of helpful advice. After what felt like an eternity, a notification popped up. Several replies appeared in the thread he had just created.
[What is a Moonstone? Deadbay City is for newbies. I'm sure it's just a useless thing. Meh, skip it.]
[I once knew an unfriendly blacksmith in that town. He was a failed Dwarf who exiled himself from his race. Ha ha ha ha… I think this player is being scammed by the blacksmith.]
[What are you looking for? Do you want to become a blacksmith and get troublesome quests instead? There is an easier way to become a blacksmith; don't burden yourself with such a stupid quest.]
[Moonstone? Like, maybe you should mine the rock on the moon? Kha kha kha.]
Leon let out a sigh of frustration as he scrolled through the replies in the thread he had started. "What's the point of having this online forum if it's filled with more toxic people than helpful ones?"
Taking a deep breath, he closed his laptop and walked over to his bed. Throwing himself onto it, he felt slight exhaustion from having spent so much time in the game.
"I've still got a lot of time left before my eight-hour penalty takes effect. I guess I'll take a trip around Deadbay one more time and see if I can figure out how to solve this problem," he thought out loud.
Leon then walked to the counter to get a glass of refreshing water, taking a few moments to quench his thirst before heading over to his capsule device. After stepping inside, he re-logged into the game.
***
Broken opened his eyes, feeling a sensation completely different from the one he was used to in his own world. The lighting in Yunatea was dimming as the evening approached.
"Alright, let's go around," he decided, hoping to find more information on the miners he had encountered before and to see if they had heard anything about the things he was looking for. However, the system screen had a notification saying that Booba was sending him messages repeatedly.
[Booba: "Broken, hey man, where are you? What are you doing? You haven't given up playing this game, have you?"]
[Broken: "Hey, I'm fine. I'm doing some quests. I need some help; if you could perhaps give me a hint."]
[Booba: "Oh, sure… you can ask me anything. I'll make sure you get the answers you need. You can rely on me."]
[Broken: "Actually, I'm on a quest from a blacksmith, and this quest allows me to get a blacksmith class as well as something else of value. But, for the current step, I need a clue to find where I can get some Moonstones. I don't want to push you, but I would be grateful if you had any information that could be useful to me."]
[Booba: "Don't worry! I'll be right back with answers for you! My sister is a top-ranked player, and she'll make sure you get any information, no matter how confidential it is!"]
"Nice," Broken smiled lightly, relieved to have found another potential source of help. Booba, despite often speaking his mind and acting unpredictably, was genuinely kind and always tried his best to help Broken.
"I guess I should open up to getting to know more players since I can play this game more frequently now," he thought.
***
Booba laughed confidently upon hearing Broken's plea for help, eager to prove his usefulness and reliability.
"But why," he pondered as he entered the inn, a majestic building with dark-brown wooden walls and black stones, standing ten floors high.
"Why does Broken want to be a blacksmith?" He let out a sigh and furrowed his brow. "It seems like he's going through a tough time, and I want to help lighten his load."
Booba stepped casually into the inn, and it was clear that the employees paid him respect. One of the female maids, who looked to be in her early twenties, approached him and inquired, "Is there anything we can help you with, Mr. Booba?"
Booba smiled warmly and replied softly, "My sister, when will she be logging back in?"
"She should be in her room in a few minutes, Mr. Booba," the maid replied.
Booba then headed for the wooden elevator that took him to the tenth floor. After that, he sauntered along the corridor until he was standing in front of a large oak door. He could hear the faint sound of footsteps from the other side, and after a few moments, the door creaked open, revealing a girl with short blue hair.
"What are you doing here?" the girl bellowed.
"Could you be a little nicer to me, my little sister, Elincia?" Booba said sweetly, flashing her a cheerful smile.
Elincia walked toward the elevator, passing her brother Booba. She sighed heavily and said, "I made a big mistake in front of Princess Alora. Now I have to find a player who seems to have a special relationship with her."
"Wow," Booba replied, a big smile stretching across his face. "Am I hearing some pretty confidential news here?" He quickly followed behind his little sister.
"What do you want?" Elincia asked, her voice stern.
Booba took a step back as the girl spun around. "Do you know about Moonstone, my dear sister?" he asked.
Elincia's expression shifted as she heard his question. "Moonstone?" she repeated. Her tone turned serious as she continued, "How can you, of such a low level, have any connection to such an item?"
Booba smirked, "My novice friend has a quest involving these weird things."
"It seems you are the novice here, not your friend," Elincia retorted as she stepped into the elevator. "Moonstones hold great significance and are linked to an important entity in Yunatea."
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Walking along the paved road in the city of Deadbay, Broken carefully held Polly in his arms. The buildings in the town were composed of rectangular white stones with roofs primarily made of red bricks. Small rivers flowed through the city, dividing it into sections and eventually emptying into the sea. Vines adorned several buildings, adding to the pleasant aesthetic of the small town.
Broken strolled to the outskirts of town with Polly, intending to ask her to change to her larger form away from prying eyes. He knew that revealing Polly's appearance as a spirit beast would draw too much attention.
The bustling streets of the city gradually gave way to grassy and bushy plains near the outskirts.
"Okay, let's head to the cave to meet the miners, Polly," Broken smiled and set Polly down.
Polly lifted her head and stared at Broken, remaining silent for a few moments. "Master…" she said quietly.
"What's wrong?"
"I'm hungry," Polly explained slowly, her voice tinged with worry. "I'm afraid that if I continue to change into my battle form, I will disappear and be forced to return to the spirit world."
"Ah, I understand," Broken replied, compassion in his voice. He reached down and gently ruffled Polly's fur. "I'm sorry. You should never be afraid to tell me what you need. It's my responsibility, okay?"
"I don't want to burden you, Master."
"No… we're allies, okay? We need each other. So next time, please tell me anything you're worried about before it's too late."
"Yes, Master… thank you…"
"Let's go back to town and get you something to eat. Then we can head to the cave." He smiled reassuringly.
But then another frown appeared on his forehead. "Wait," he said, a hint of confusion in his voice. "I've never fed spirits before. Do you eat something like what humans eat?"
Polly shook her head. "No, Master, we are spirits that consume other spirits."
"Huh?" Broken was bewildered by her response. "What do you mean? Are you saying you guys are cannibals?"
"No, Master," Polly said calmly, her small eyes gazing at Broken. "Spirits encompass various forms, ranging from plants, monsters, events, places, elements, and more. To put it simply, outside the spirit world, we spirits can satisfy our hunger by feasting on the spirits of the monsters we defeat. Furthermore, we are especially fond of Monster Cores."
"Monster Cores?" Broken paused, nodding slowly. "So, by killing monsters, you can get your stomach filled. But what else do you get out of consuming Monster Cores? I mean, it's not exactly easy to get them since the chance of a monster dropping one is slim."
Polly nodded eagerly. "Monster Cores are highly valued among us spirits. They not only provide sustenance but also grant us stat points and the potential to evolve into more powerful forms.""
"I see now. Consuming Monster Cores can also make you stronger."
"Correct, Master…"
When players hunted monsters, they could obtain a variety of rewards, such as experience points. These experience points were a reliable source of progression, so players were always on the lookout for monsters to hunt. However, the amount of experience points they received diminished if the level of the monster they were hunting was too far below their own. Therefore, players often sought out higher-level monsters to maximize their experience point gain. The higher the level of the monster, the more experience points they earned.
Apart from that, monsters also dropped various items, such as meat, skin, bones, skill scrolls, recipes, blueprints, and the highly sought-after Monster Core. This core was a crystalline structure usually found at the heart of the monsters, giving them the ability to live, fight, and use skills. However, when they died, there was only a small chance that these Monster Cores were left behind, making them a rare and valuable find for anyone who managed to defeat them.
But then, there was an even rarer form of Monster Core: the Monster Soul Stone, a more powerful version.
Monster Cores could be used to craft and upgrade weapons and armor, as well as for various other purposes. Meanwhile, a Monster Soul Stone was essentially a Monster Core containing the monster's soul, making it much more valuable. In some cases, its price could be tens or even hundreds of times greater than that of a Monster Core.
"Alright," Broken nodded slowly. "We have plenty of time, so I think we can spend it hunting some monsters. I'm not in a rush."
Then, remembering something, he asked, "Oh, by the way, Polly, let me see your current stats."
Polly's eyes gleamed, and she replied, "Of course, Master. Here are my current stats."
[Name: Polly
Level: 97
Race: Nine-Tailed Fox
Health: 1570 Mana: 1896
Strength: 212 Agility: 380 Intelligence: 158 Constitution: 157 Stamina: 170]
Oh, it seemed Polly's level had skyrocketed since she first made a contract with him. Could it be because of the Unique-grade class he'd unlocked back then? Is it possible that it also had an effect on her?
"You've got more stat points than me, Polly! You're way ahead in terms of stats. Don't worry, though. We'll find plenty of monster cores and soul stones for you," he assured her. "We'll keep leveling you up so you can become even stronger."
"Yes, Master… I want to become stronger so I can be more useful to you."
"You're already very useful to me, Polly," he said, rubbing the little fox's head affectionately.
Polly had a combination of stats that were perfect for her role. Her Agility stat was extremely high, the highest among all her stats, allowing her to move swiftly and nimbly. Her Strength was also substantial, giving her significant physical damage output. To support these two stats, she had a decent Constitution and Stamina.
The stat that was least developed was Intelligence, as she didn't rely heavily on magic for her set of skills. Even so, her overall stats surpassed those of players above level 100 or even higher. When facing a level 100 player one-on-one, she had a very high chance of winning, especially against mages. Mages would struggle against Polly due to her high Magic Resistance.
Broken then scanned the area for a while, searching for the group of players he had seen heading toward the hunting ground. There were three of them, and they appeared to be in one party. Judging by their attire, they seemed to be around Level 50. He cautiously trailed them from a distance as they made their way across the expansive meadow toward a forest on the other side.
As Broken walked past the trio of players, consisting of a male warrior, a female mage, and a female archer, all of whom seemed to be in their early twenties, he paid them no heed, not even sparing them a glance.
"Look at that," the male warrior scoffed, pointing at Broken. "There's a solo player; I think he's too dumb to find any allies. Hahaha!"
The two girls next to him chuckled as their friend joked and teased Broken.
"Let him be; don't disturb him," the archer girl advised.
"Woah, he has a cute spirit beast," the mage girl added, pointing at the little fox following behind Broken.
"Ch," the male warrior scoffed. "But still, he's too foolish. Do you see his shabby clothes? I'm sure he's not even level 10 yet. He's walking into the forest like that? He's going to be dead before long."
When Broken heard the jeering, he stopped and raised his eyebrows. A vein of annoyance appeared on his face as he turned to the trio. "What's the problem if I'm a solo player?" he asked.
"Hahahaha," the warrior man guffawed. "Look at him. This foolish player is annoyed. How about we test how strong he is? Duel me, you buffoon!"
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