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บท 30: Chapter 30: Leveling Up by Following NPCs—Is This Really How the Game Works?

It wasn't just the ordinary players who were excited.

Even the leaders of Snowfall Guild and The World Guild couldn't help but feel a spark of interest.

To form a guild, players needed to purchase a guild token from the Adventurers' Association using reputation points.

They had been racking their brains on how to accumulate enough reputation points. 

But now this main city quest had appeared at just the right moment!

"A main city quest triggered, huh." Luca paused for a moment as he read the notification, though he wasn't too surprised.

Main city quests could typically only be initiated by the city lord.

It seemed Sophia had already headed to the city lord's mansion to gather Riverfall City's strongest warriors, which was why this quest had been triggered.

This realization brought a sense of relief to Luca.

He had done everything he could—expecting a Bronze Grade player like him to go toe-to-toe with a Hydra was unrealistic. The rest was up to the big shots; his job was just to rack up experience and grab whatever benefits he could.

With that in mind, Luca's attacks became even more ferocious.

Double experience was rare, and he was also quite interested in the quest rewards.

These exclusive rewards typically included equipment for the player's primary class, skill scrolls, and special items.

Securing them would undoubtedly boost his power.

So, if he had a chance to get on the leaderboard, Luca wasn't about to let it slip away.

Under Luca's relentless assault, the health bars of several Goblins quickly plummeted.

Luca Dodge another round of their attacks. 

He seized the opportunity. A faint white glow enveloped his Black Steel Spear.

And his attack speed surged dramatically.

Turbulence!

In an instant, the Black Steel Spear thrust forward repeatedly like a torrential downpour!

The spear's shaft left behind afterimages in the air, accompanied by a series of sharp, whistling sounds.

The Goblins didn't even have time to react before they were pierced through on the spot!

[Ding! You have slain "lv11 Archer Goblin (Normal)," gaining 2813 experience points!]

[Ding! You have slain "lv13 Blade Goblin (Normal)," gaining 3609 experience points!]

[Ding! You have slain "lv15 Spiked Goblin (Normal)," gaining 4833 experience points!]

...

Luca's experience points surged rapidly.

In the blink of an eye, a golden glow enveloped him.

[Ding! Your level has increased to lv11, earning 20 free attribute points!]

Every 10 levels, the amount of free attribute points awarded to players would increase.

Now, with each level-up, Luca gained 20 free attribute points.

He allocated all his points to Spirit, boosting his Spirit attribute to 295 points.

With the Black Steel Spear in hand, Luca charged at the remaining three Goblins.

"Screech! Screech! Screech!!!"

The three Goblins clearly had no intention of going down without a fight. They brandished their weapons and charged at Luca, screeching all the while.

Luca didn't slow down; a green magic rune quietly appeared in his hand.

In an instant, the spear was covered in green runes!

Vinewood Magic Rune!

A thick vine, resembling a giant serpent, shot out from the spear.

Instantly binding the Goblins who hadn't had time to react.

The sharp wooden thorns on the vine dug deep into their flesh, making it impossible for them to escape, no matter how much they struggled.

"Screech! Screech! Screech!!!"

The Goblins, now tied up like helpless bundles, shrieked in fear as Luca approached.

Their cries were a mix of desperate threats and pleas for mercy.

Luca's expression remained indifferent as he raised his spear.

With a swift and forceful thrust, he brought it down!

Thud!

Blood splattered several meters away!

-1339!

The damage indicator flashed!

Luca showed no mercy.

In just a few breaths, he had dispatched all the Goblins.

Ding!

A bronze-glowing item dropped to the ground.

An equipment drop!

Luca quickly stepped forward and bent down to pick it up.

[Goblin Long Belt: lv10, Bronze Grade, Usable by All Classes, +20 Strength, +20 Stamina when equipped!]

"Not bad, this will come in handy!" A smile appeared on Luca's face as he equipped the Goblin Belt.

His Strength attribute increased to 160 points, and his Stamina rose to 190 points.

Feeling the surge of power coursing through him, Luca glanced at the pile of Goblin corpses on the ground.

He couldn't help but marvel, "No wonder the Demonic Rune Mage is considered the strongest DPS class—this power is absolutely ridiculous!"

In his previous life, at this level, he was still struggling against the rabbits on Wind Plain. He could never have imagined casually wiping out a squad of Goblins.

And this was just a low-tier temporary magic rune.

It already allowed him to cast instant spells, a feat typically reserved for high-tier mages, and even added attribute damage.

Luca was eager to see what high-tier fixed magic runes would do for him!

With this thought, Luca felt a surge of motivation.

He gripped the Black Steel Spear tightly and charged toward the front lines where the monsters were thickest.

With Cassman and Catherine around, these monsters posed no real threat to them.

Now was the perfect time for him to follow the powerhouses and level up!

At that moment, Cassman and Catherine were wreaking havoc among the monsters.

Cassman's golden Battle Will surged around him, and every swing of his massive sword carried overwhelming power, instantly annihilating several monsters at once.

Meanwhile, Catherine's tall figure moved gracefully through the horde, her red hair flowing behind her like a flame.

Her spear danced like a silver dragon, each strike sending a spray of blood blooming among the monsters!

Cassman was Gold Grade, and Catherine was Silver Grade. Both were knight classes specializing in close combat, and the ordinary monsters couldn't withstand their attacks. Even a rare monster was heavily wounded by one of Catherine's spear thrusts.

The rare Scorchfire Lynx, terrified and panicked, turned tail and fled.

Catherine was momentarily tangled up with other monsters and couldn't give chase.

She could only watch as the Scorchfire Lynx tried to escape.

Just then, a shadow suddenly flashed across Catherine's field of vision.

He moved swiftly, his black spear striking out like lightning.

In one fluid motion, he pinned the fleeing Scorchfire Lynx to the ground with a single thrust!

[Ding! You have slain lv16 "Scorchfire Lynx (Rare)," gaining 8103 experience points!]

As Luca slowly pulled the spear from the lifeless creature, Catherine looked at him in surprise. "Luca the Witch Doctor, aren't you supposed to stay in the back?"

She had assumed Luca would stick with Kaman and the others, fighting from a safer position.

After all, being on the front lines, facing the brunt of the monster's assault, was incredibly dangerous.

"I'm just here to pick up some experience points. Don't worry about me," Luca replied with a smile as he withdrew his Black Steel Spear.

Grinding solo was too slow; if he could ride on the coattails of stronger players, why wouldn't he?

Cassman, with a hint of exasperation, said, "You're really taking the easy way out. If something happens to you, we're the ones who'll have to answer to Miss Sophia."

That was indeed Cassman's concern.

If anything happened to Luca here, they wouldn't just have to answer to Miss Sophia—his two mentors would likely never forgive them.

Catherine, however, didn't seem too bothered. She smiled and said, "Don't worry, Captain, I'll keep an eye on him. Luca the Witch Doctor, make sure you stick close to me."

Once players built up a certain level of rapport with NPCs, the NPCs would give them special attention.

By the later stages of the game, it was common for NPCs to help players grind for experience. It wasn't even unusual for NPCs to be "romanced" by players.

This was nothing new to Luca, but the other players watching were stunned.

Is this really how the game is played?!

A few bold players, clearly itching to try their luck.

They hesitated only a moment before rushing over to stand behind Cassman, wearing ingratiating smiles. "Captain Cassman, we were wondering if maybe we could…"

Cassman's expression remained cold as he cut them off, "Scram. If you get in my way while I'm killing monsters, I'll cut you down myself."

The players froze in disbelief.

What the heck?! Why does Luca get a free pass to level up with them, but we can't?!

Are we even playing the same game?!

Meanwhile, on the other side of Beast Forest...

In stark contrast to the fierce battle on Luca's side, the scene under Matthew's command was a different story.

"Damn it, damn it, damn it! A filthy rat dared to humiliate me in public! And Cassman and that wench Catherine—one day, I'll kill them all!"The sound of crashing objects and Matthew's furious shouts echoed from within his tent. Fine wine and exquisite food were strewn across the floor, having been hurled in his rage.

The tent was in complete disarray, with debris scattered everywhere. The surrounding soldiers stood in silence, too terrified to even breathe loudly, fearing they might provoke Matthew's wrath.

After venting his anger. 

Matthew slumped into a chair, still seething with rage.

Not only had he failed to avenge his previous humiliation. 

But this time, in front of everyone, Luca had sent him flying with a single spear thrust.

The embarrassment was unbearable.

The mere thought of it made Matthew feel like he was about to explode with fury.

What made it even worse was that Luca was now sticking close to Cassman, making it impossible for Matthew to act against him. 

It only fueled his frustration further.

Just then, Freeman, who had been silent until now, spoke up, "Baron Matthew, getting rid of Luca isn't that difficult."

"I have a method, though I'm not sure if you have the guts to use it."

"However, the potion I'm thinking of is extremely potent. The Iron Mountain army might suffer significant losses…"

Hearing this, Matthew hesitated.

It wasn't because of concern for the Iron Mountain soldiers.

They were just lowborn peasants, after all. If they died, so be it—whether they were from the Iron Mountain army or not didn't matter to him.

As long as Freeman kept quiet, who would know it was his doing?

What made him hesitate was Catherine.

She was a rare beauty, and he hadn't had the chance to enjoy her yet.

If she died, it would be a real waste.

But then he thought about how Catherine had been treating Luca.

The hatred in Matthew's heart flared up again, and his expression turned vicious.

With a twisted grin, he snarled, "Ungrateful wench! If she refuses to be mine, then she can die alongside him!"


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บท 31: Chapter 31: Matthew's Revenge and the Wanderer Set

"Roar! Roar! Roar!!!!"

The roars of the monsters echoed throughout Beast Forest, with the occasional flash of skills lighting up the area.

The monsters on the outskirts of Beast Forest were only around level 10 or so.

With Cassman, Catherine, and the others holding the front line, they stood no chance against the ferocity of the Iron Mountain army.

The players, meanwhile, followed closely behind the Iron Mountain soldiers, happily grinding away.

"Hahaha! I finally leveled up! Double experience is just too sweet!"

"I'm definitely hitting level 10 today—nothing's gonna stop me, not even Jesus!"

"Out of my way! Watch the unstoppable Whirlwind of Fire!"

"Damn! Don't steal my kill!"

The players, shouting and laughing, charged at the straggling monsters.

Though their levels weren't high, they made up for it with sheer numbers.

The monsters were mostly common, with only a few rare ones among them, which Cassman and his team had already cleared out.

So, in no time, the hundred or so monsters were all slain!

Luca, sticking close to Cassman and Catherine, had racked up a lot of experience and leveled up to 13.

[Name: Luca]

[Level: lv13]

[Talent: The person favored (SSS-level)]

[Class: Demonic Rune Mage (Bronze Grade)]

[HP: 2883]

[MP: 3712]

[Attack: 906-933]

[Attributes: Strength 180, Spirit 335, Stamina 210, Agility 240]

[Special: Charisma 100, Perception 100, Aptitude 100, Luck 100]

[Titles: Unrivaled in Elegance and Charm, Peerless Appearance, Dangerous Perception, The Son of Luck]

[Skills: Magic Runes Drawing lv3 (Class), Heavenly Thunder Purple Fire lv1 (High-tier), Eye of Insight lv3 (Low-tier), Witch Doctor's Hand lv3 (Low-tier), Herb Synthesis lv3 (Beginner), Heavenly Charge lv3 (Low-tier), Turbulence lv3 (Low-tier), Elemental Amplification (Platinum)…]

After the battle. 

Not only had Luca leveled up, but most of his skills had also reached level 3.

It significantly boosting his strength.

Additionally, he had acquired two decent pieces of Bronze Grade equipment.

[Wanderer's Ring: lv15, Usable by All Classes, +30 Spirit, +30% Mana Regeneration Speed. Collecting all five pieces activates the Wanderer Set bonus!]

[Wanderer's Boots: lv15, Usable by All Classes, +30 Agility, +5% Skill Cast Speed. Collecting all five pieces activates the Wanderer Set bonus!]

"In this life, I might be able to complete the Wanderer Set before reaching level 20," Luca thought with some anticipation.

The Wanderer Set was considered a god-tier set for beginners, with set bonuses comparable to Silver Grade gear!

However, it was notoriously difficult to farm, as it typically only dropped from rare monsters.

In his previous life, Luca had spent a lot of time and only managed to obtain one piece.

This time, he had already acquired two pieces with ease—a pleasant surprise indeed.

At that moment, Cassman's booming voice echoed from nearby.

He stood with his hands on his hips, roaring, "Everyone, take a rest where you are!"

The nearby monsters had all been dealt with.

The Iron Mountain soldiers began setting up camp on the spot, turning it into a temporary base.

Meanwhile, Cassman signaled for the scattered Iron Mountain units to regroup and report back.

Brilliant fireworks exploded in the sky above Beast Forest.

Squad after squad of Iron Mountain soldiers swiftly converged on their location.

It didn't take long for all the squads to return.

Although the casualties weren't overwhelming, they were still significant, with many squads missing members.

After all, this was Beast Forest, and the monsters here had been affected by the node, making them extremely ferocious.

Exploring this area without incurring losses was impossible.

However, they had also brought back crucial information.

As the squad leaders finished their reports, Cassman's expression grew dark and stormy.

Although Luca had anticipated bad news, he still stepped forward and asked, "What's the situation?"

Cassman waved the others away, his face grim as he said, "It's bad—really bad. All the monsters in Beast Forest have gone berserk. And one of the squads found that cave you mentioned."

"They didn't even get close before the terrifying monster inside noticed them! Out of the twelve members of that squad, only two made it back alive. If their captain hadn't sacrificed himself to cover their retreat, none of them would have survived."

Hearing this, Luca furrowed his brow.

Catherine, on the other hand, was shocked. "How is that possible?!"

The last time they were near that cave, they had been quite close. Though it had been dangerous, everyone had managed to escape alive in the end.

But this time, the squad had only glimpsed it from afar, and ten of them were killed?!

Cassman's expression remained grave as he continued, "It gets worse. According to the survivors, that area has now become a monster nest!"

"There are over ten Gold Grade monster commanders, and while we don't know the exact number of ordinary monsters, the initial estimate is at least tens of thousands!"

"We can be certain that the core area of Beast Forest has at least one Purple-Gold Grade monster lord, possibly even two!"

Catherine's face turned pale at these words.

Luca's expression grew even more serious.

Although Cassman had done his best to assess the node's danger.

Luca's understanding of nodes told him that the situation in the core area was likely far more terrifying than Cassman described.

Noticing Luca's troubled look, Cassman tried to reassure him, saying, "This is beyond what we can handle. I've already sent word to Miss Sophia, asking her to dispatch Riverfall City's strongest as soon as possible. You don't need to worry—there are plenty of high-level warriors in Riverfall City. They'll take care of these monsters. We just need to stay here and wait for their arrival."

Hearing this, Catherine let out a long sigh of relief and nodded. "You're right. With so many powerful warriors in Riverfall City and the city being so close, there's no way anything will go wrong."

Luca didn't say anything, but a flicker of worry flashed deep in his eyes.

He wasn't as optimistic as the others. After all, he had personally experienced the terror of this Demon Lord and knew just how difficult it would be to deal with.

Whether even a Purple-Gold level warrior could take down the Hydra was a big question mark.

Previously, he might have believed there wouldn't be much of a problem.

But if the Hydra's strength was truly as formidable as the Iron Mountain squad had described, it might take a Diamond-grade warrior to truly subdue this Abyssal Demon Lord.

The problem was that Ryanthe, the count of Emerald State, was currently not in Riverfall City, and it was unclear when he would return.

"All we can do is our best," Luca sighed inwardly.

Ultimately, his strength was still too weak. If he were more powerful, he wouldn't feel so helpless.

Now, he could only hope that the warriors of Riverfall City could put up a good fight and not allow the Hydra to descend unchallenged.

At the very least, they needed to cut off a few of its heads—anything less would mean all their efforts were in vain.

As Luca pondered these thoughts. 

He suddenly frowned, his nose twitching as a look of confusion appeared in his eyes.

"What's that smell?" Luca asked, perplexed.

"What?" Cassman and Catherine looked at him, puzzled, not understanding what he was talking about.

Luca didn't respond immediately. He furrowed his brow and focused on his Perception.

With his Perception maxed out, he could detect scents and environmental changes that others would miss.

Just moments ago, he had caught a faint whiff of herbs.

It wasn't particularly strange, given how many people were gathered together—odd smells were bound to mix.

But there was something about this scent that felt oddly familiar…

Before Luca could pinpoint where the familiarity came from, he suddenly noticed that the ground was beginning to tremble slightly.

"An earthquake?" Luca froze for a moment, then his eyes widened in realization.

No, this wasn't an earthquake!

This was… a monster horde!

A monster horde, where tens of thousands of monsters formed a tidal wave of destruction!

Luca had spent so many years fighting monsters in his previous life that he instantly recognized the signs.

The Hydra had been quiet until now, so why had a monster horde suddenly formed?

A sense of foreboding settled in Luca's heart. 

But with the situation escalating rapidly, there was no time to dwell on it.

"Everyone, stay on alert! A massive wave of monsters is coming!" he shouted, quickly rising to his feet and readying his Black Steel Spear.

"More monsters?" The others looked at each other in surprise, trying to perceive any threat, but they didn't sense anything unusual.

Cassman laughed and scolded, "Are you getting paranoid, kid? We just cleared out so many monsters. There's no way these crafty beasts would dare…"

Before he could finish, Cassman's face suddenly changed, and he shot to his feet, eyes wide with shock.

It wasn't just him—now even the ordinary soldiers and players could feel it.

The ground was shaking!

And the tremors were growing more intense!

Everyone collectively gasped in shock.

There really was a monster horde coming?!


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