dkrc Chapter 98 The Hero's Orphan
Chapter 98 The Hero's Orphan
Moon Arrow's fingertips unconsciously curled up.
As one of the starting main cities, Zhaocheng's questline will guide players to two different secondary main cities after reaching a certain stage.
[Thousand Light City], which belongs to the Roman God Clan's territory, and [White Stop City], which belongs to the Elf God Clan's radiation zone.
Of course she wanted Chen You to go to Baizhi City!
As long as he remains within the elven realm's influence zone, he will hold absolute initiative, whether in searching for the mysterious merchant or pursuing deeper cooperation in the future.
But she couldn't remember exactly which task determined the divergence in the routes.
For a top-tier player like her, who has long since moved beyond the beginner stage, those tedious low-level tasks are like roadside stones—who would bother to remember what they look like?
No, we can't let him figure it out on his own! What if he chooses the wrong one...
In an instant, Moon Arrow made a decision.
【Moon Arrow】: The main storyline of Zhaocheng is very complex, and different choices will lead to completely different areas.
【Moon Arrow】: If Guild Leader Chen is not familiar with the questline, I will immediately arrange for the most knowledgeable elite in the guild to guide you, which will ensure that you take the optimal route and save a lot of time.
Chen You raised an eyebrow upon seeing this reply.
So enthusiastic?
The serious face of social relations expert Pan Yu flashed through his mind instantly.
This optimal route, is it perhaps the optimal route for "Lunar Radiance"?
Chen You understood perfectly well, but he didn't point it out.
[Chen You]: Thank you for your kind offer, President Yue, but I'm not in a hurry. I'll take a look myself first.
After sending that message, he immediately closed the chat window.
On the other end, Moon Arrow was taken aback when he saw the polite yet distant reply.
Her long eyelashes trembled slightly, as if she wanted to say something more.
In the end, I closed the chat window.
……
Inside the Supreme Tower.
Chen You didn't take Yue Zhishi's "little scheme" to heart at all.
For professional matters, ask the most professional people.
He turned to look at Hill, his dedicated customer service representative who had been smiling the whole time.
"Hill, I've completed the exploration of Wailing Valley. What's the next main quest? How long until we reach the next major city?"
A stream of data flashed across Hill's azure eyes, as if he were checking his mission status.
"Dear VIP member, your efficiency is unmatched." She bowed slightly, her tone respectful.
"You only need to go to the training ground in the east of the city and report to Luo Yi, the centurion of the garrison, to start the next mission."
"You only need to complete two more main quests to enter the next main city."
Two tasks.
So fast?
Chen You understood.
"clear."
He nodded, turned around, and left the Supreme Tower.
……
Zhaocheng, training ground in the east of the city.
This place remains one of the liveliest spots in the entire main city, where countless new players fight against the garrison and sweat it out.
The clanging of weapons clashing was incessant.
Chen You's appearance inevitably caused another stir.
"Look! It's that big shot!"
"Hiss... It really is him! The one who activated destruction mode!"
"Why is he still at the training ground? Is there some hidden mission?"
Ignoring the awe and curiosity of the players around him, Chen You walked straight through the crowd to the edge of the training ground.
Luo Yi, a centurion of the garrison, was holding a long sword and supervising the training of the new recruits.
Upon seeing Chen You, he immediately put down what he was doing and strode over to greet him, his face showing obvious respect.
"Lord Chen You! You're back!"
"Yes." Chen You said succinctly, "The vengeful spirits of Wailing Valley have been eliminated."
"Great!" Luo Yi was overjoyed upon hearing this and threw a punch.
"The dark clouds that had been hanging over Zhaocheng have finally dispersed! Your achievements will be remembered by all!"
[Ding! Main quest [The Threat of the Vengeful Spirit] has been completed!]
[Gain 20000 experience points and 3000 Zhaocheng reputation points!]
The familiar system notification sounded, and the experience bar increased slightly.
The joy on Luo Yi's face was quickly replaced by a solemn and heavy expression.
"Your Excellency's power is beyond doubt. Now that the matter in the valley is settled, there are two new matters that require your assistance."
As soon as he finished speaking, two new mission options popped up in front of Chen You.
【The Hero's Orphan (Main Story)】: A few days ago, Meng Tu, a centurion of the garrison, sacrificed his life to stop the spread of the vengeful spirit, sealing himself and the vengeful spirit together.
Now that the valley has been purified, the heroes can rest in peace.
Please deliver this message, along with his keepsake, the White Feather Emblem, to his daughter, Meng Xiao, in the old town. She has waited far too long.
[New Storm (Main Story)]: Scouts at the edge of the Fallen Swamp in the south have detected extremely unstable energy fluctuations, suggesting that a new evil is awakening.
Please investigate and find out the truth.
One is a story mission, and the other is an exploration mission.
Chen You acted almost without hesitation.
His goal was clear—to unlock the main city teleportation as soon as possible, paving the way for the national team's subsequent plans.
The answer to the quest "The Hero's Orphan" was given by Hill.
"I choose [The Hero's Orphan]."
Luo Yi sighed, took out a white feather badge stained with a few dried bloodstains from his pocket, and solemnly handed it to Chen You.
"Heroes should not be forgotten, and their families should not be let down. I beg you, Your Excellency."
[Quest Item Obtained: White Feather Emblem]
……
After saying goodbye to Luo Yi, Chen You headed to the so-called "old town" following the mission instructions.
Unlike the wide streets paved with white boulders on the main thoroughfare, the road leading to the old town is paved with gray-blue flagstones.
The buildings along the road have changed from tall and majestic stone buildings to low and simple wooden and stone houses.
The noise gradually faded away, and the surroundings became unusually quiet, with only the sound of one's own footsteps echoing in the narrow alley.
Time seems to move a beat slower here than in the bustling city center.
Chen You quickly found the address marked on the mission map.
It was a very ordinary little courtyard. The wooden fence was a bit old, but it was kept very clean.
There were no rare or expensive flowers or plants in the courtyard, only a few rows of lush green herbs, emitting a faint fragrance.
A slightly worn wooden door stood there quietly.
Chen You took a deep breath and knocked on the door.
"Thump, thump, thump."
A moment later, a soft footstep came from inside the door, and the wooden door creaked open a crack.
A slightly wary, handsome face peeked out from behind the door.
She was a girl who looked only six or seven years old, wearing a faded linen dress and her hair simply tied back.
Her eyes were large and bright, like those of a startled fawn, anxiously observing Chen You, this unfamiliar visitor.
"Excuse me... who are you looking for?" The girl's voice was a little timid.
"Are you Meng Xiao?" Chen You asked.
The girl hesitated for a moment and then nodded.
"I have been entrusted by the garrison commander Luo Yi to bring you news of your father, Meng Tu."
"Father!"
Upon hearing those two words, the girl's body trembled violently, and the wariness in her clear eyes was instantly replaced by a burning, almost scalding, anticipation.
She flung open the door, staring nervously at Chen You, her voice trembling:
"My father...is he coming back?"
Looking into her hopeful eyes, Chen You felt a sudden pang in his heart.
Even though I knew it was just a fictional story, those eyes were so sincere.
He remained silent for a moment, then slowly handed over the [White Feather Emblem].
"The threat to Wailing Valley has been eliminated," he said, choosing the mildest possible wording.
"Your father... was a true hero who protected Zhaocheng with his life."
Meng Xiao's gaze was fixed on that familiar emblem.
There were still traces of blood on it, which had long since turned dark brown.
The expectation on her face was like a candle flame flickering violently in a strong wind, then slowly extinguished, little by little.
The air seemed to freeze.
She didn't make a fuss; she simply reached out her slightly trembling hand, took the badge, and clutched it tightly in her palm.
For a long, long time.
A single, glistening tear silently slid down her pale cheek, landing on the bluestone slab and shattering into a tiny splash.
"Wow--"
She could no longer bear it and burst into tears.