Chapter 195 - Don't You Think That's Unnecessary?
"Ehh… I didn't think a World Quest would start at this time…"
"Shou-kun, please tell me the quest details."
"Ah, yeah. Um…"
[World Quest: Necropolis: Part 1 "Negotiation"]
"A ruined city has been discovered in the northeast of the Grania Empire, also known as the Jet Black Forest.
This rare ruin is an Ancient Magic City that remains largely intact, but it is occupied by undead and thus under the watch of the Dragonkin due to its danger.
To investigate the city's interior, one must first obtain permission from the Dragonkin.
Objective: Negotiation with the Dragonkin. Completion Rate: 1%."
So, if you want to explore the Necropolis, you first have to be recognized by the Dragonkin?
Still, a Necropolis…
"Was it due to the Ancient Magic Facility's rampage?"
"I believe so. They say 90% of the people at that time died…"
A whole city…
Many people probably died without even understanding what happened.
"This time, it doesn't seem like conflicts between nations are involved, but what will President Bell and the others do?"
They said they were going to the port town, no, fishing village today, so it was completely the opposite direction.
It was my suggestion, so I felt a little bad about it.
"Shall we wait in the club room?"
"Ah, yeah, it's almost time, isn't it?"
"Yes."
We had chatted for just the right amount of time.
I'll log out here for the night today and go back to the Mountain Cabin for club activities tomorrow.
"Lupi, Sweee, that's it for today."
"Woof-n."
"~~~♪"
I asked for the light to be dimmed, and goodnight…
*
"I'm home."
"Welcome back. President and Seth-chan are still in-game, though…"
A World Quest had started, so perhaps they were in a discussion with their guild members?
If so, maybe tomorrow during club activities instead of today. Just as I thought that,
"Ah, good. You're here."
"Brother! I'm home!"
"Welcome back. I thought there might be talk about the World Quest."
"Mhm!"
As President Bell and Seth (Miki) took their seats, Mion brought up what looked like the official page.
It seemed to be the explanation page for the current World Quest.
"Was there a page like this before?"
"No, I believe this is new for this time."
"The previous overview and results have also been added. I imagine it's because new players had complaints."
Ah, I see. It would have been confusing for people who joined after the last one.
Well, the island had nothing to do with it, or rather, Sweee took me there, but the completion rate and such were irrelevant.
I was curious about the content of this one too, but it wasn't like I could go to that Necropolis.
"Hmm, the quest overview hasn't changed from the in-game description. But what's interesting is this part."
"Hm? Which one?"
Seth pointed to a notice-like section:
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[Quest Duration]
The end time of this quest will vary depending on the completion rate, but we anticipate approximately two months for its three-part structure.
[Quest Rewards]
5 to 15 SP for all participating players, depending on the situation at the end.
・15 SP for the top 100 contributors.
・9 SP for the top 1000 contributors.
※Contribution rankings will not be displayed.
[Other]
As with the previous time, isolated island players will be considered non-participants.
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"…Don't you think it's unnecessary to specifically mention isolated island players?"
"I think people were wondering if Shou-kun received the rewards from the previous World Quest."
"Well, my brother already receives separate rewards. If he also got World Quest rewards, it would be unbalanced, I suppose."
"That's right, isn't it?"
President Bell nodded, agreeing with Seth's smiling comment.
I wonder if the operations team thinks that far ahead…
"President, Seth-chan, what will your guild members do?"
"There's a possibility of contacting the Dragonkin through those Winged Folk, but…"
"I do not wish to negotiate with anyone other than those who can be reasoned with."
"We'll observe for a while…"
Both made sour faces. I understood.
If we asked them for anything, they'd probably make outrageous demands.
"By the way, have you managed to contact Season-san? Or rather, it seems like Marie (Mashiro) Onee-san is dragging her around…"
I asked President Bell, then the latter part to Seth.
It reminded me of Holy Magic, and also the talk about Sacred Spirit Magic.
"Yes, I've managed to contact her through Dimaria-san. She seems to be in the Republic now, but she might go to the Necropolis for this World Quest."
"My sister will surely go. Season-dono is being dragged around, but she seems to be enjoying herself, so there shouldn't be a problem. As for the guild, Gold Onee-sama has also returned."
Well, if she's enjoying herself, there's no need to spoil it.
"President, will you continue exploring around the fishing village you visited today?"
"I plan to for a while. However, if more people head towards the Necropolis, I want to go to the tower during that time."
"Ah, that's right, you were in the middle of that, weren't you?"
Apparently, there were still many Game Dolls and fans around, so they were avoiding it to prevent any trouble.
So, if people go to the Necropolis for the World Quest, and the number of people at the tower decreases, then they'll go.
"Oh, right, I was asked something by a player in Cleene."
"Asked what?"
"Bell-dono knows Mion-dono, so they asked her to convey a message to my brother: 'Please go fishing.'"
Apparently, Cleene, that fishing village, was currently the only safe place in IRO where players could enjoy sea fishing.
So, people who enjoyed fishing in real life gathered there and spent their days fishing…
"That's amazing…"
"Most of them seem to be fishing in IRO because their wives get angry if they go fishing in real life."
Well, I guess. Sea fishing can be quite dangerous, so perhaps their wives worry about them.
"But with so many fishermen, they must be catching a lot of different kinds of fish, right?"
"Yes, as far as I know, there were horse mackerel, for example. I received some dried ones, and they were very delicious."
Ugh, I guess I'll have to go fishing too…
"However, the lack of soy sauce is regrettable."
"Shou-kun."
"Ah, yeah, about that…"
I really need to tell them about this.
Mion retrieved the earlier video and seeked to the relevant part.
Of course, it was the part about the [Magic Brewer].
"Hoh! Such a thing exists!"
"…You're planning to use this to make soy sauce, not sake?"
"Yes."
President Bell seemed to have developed freeze resistance?
Then, I had them listen to the subsequent conversation with Mion, especially the part about adding Holy Magic to the currently failing soy sauce production.
"Don't you think it has a good chance of succeeding?"
"Yes, but we already tried that and it didn't work…"
Apparently, Dimaria-san was also exploring miso and soy sauce production.
She had also tried Holy Magic's detoxification, but it seems nothing happens when detoxification is applied to the poison itself.
Is detoxification only for curing the 'poison' status ailment?
"Did you try anything else? Like Purification or Blessing?"
"Huh? I don't think we tried that…"
"Brother, do you think Purification or Blessing have a higher chance than detoxification?"
"Yeah. Well, Purification probably erases bad things, and Blessing enhances the power of good things? If you use both, only good bacteria might remain…"
Is that a bit too convenient?
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