Absolute Destiny Game-Chapter 434 - 47: Hidden Mission_2

Novels of the fourth type of calamity are always like this.

But in the game "Old Soil," players also have only one life, in that sense, they are not much different from NPCs.

As a result, players naturally do not act recklessly and stay calm, even PVP is very rare.

Instead, most would undertake quests like slaying demons and saving people, obtaining benefits from NPCs, even arguably contributing more to this world.

Hardly the type to bring about the destruction of the world.

This fourth calamity is most likely unrelated to the players, it should be a background setting of the game, with players instead acting as saviors of the world.

He couldn’t help but recall the opening animation he saw when he first entered the game.

There were two lines in it that left a deep impression on him.

"However, as the apocalypse approaches, terrifying evil roams the world, cities turn to ruins, and corpses drift bloodied across the fields."

"Only the Saint knows the truth of this doom, only the Saint can perceive the mysteries to save the world."

It seems that finding the Saint should reveal what the fourth calamity really is.

But speaking of which, having played the game for this long, he had seen quite a few Immortals, but as for the Saint, there seem to have been no leads at all.

Not even a mention of it.

"Does Master Xiao Yue know of the Saint?"

"The Saint?" Master Xiao Yue shook her head, "I have not heard of any Saint."

Xiao Jie thought that was strange. Master Xiao Yue, being a State Governor, was surely one of the top-tier characters in the game, second only to the level of Immortals, and even she didn’t know about the Saint? Okay then, it seems there is even more secrecy in this game than he had imagined.

Maybe next time he encountered an Immortal, he could ask them about it.

"Why doesn’t Master Xiao Yue hide, then?"

"Hmph, I, Xiao Yue, refuse to shrink away like a coward. I want to see what disaster it is that has those old timers hiding one by one.

I’ve seen calamities before. Remember how terrifying the Demon Star Tower was back then? And now it can only reach the south but dares not advance a step further, still resorting to sneaky tricks. In Canglin State, there has been an uprising of demons in the last three years, likely with the Demon Star Tower fanning the flames behind the scenes. The strange birds mentioned by Li Jinlin and Niu Dali are surely envoys from the Demon Star Tower.

You did well on this matter. I accept this head, come forward to receive your reward."

System prompt: Received quest reward [Divine Dragon Hao Ran Scripture], reward money - 300 tael of silver.

System prompt: Your reputation in Canglin State increased by 1000 points, and your reputation in Canglin State has reached Respect.

System prompt: You have acquired the title [Demon Suppressing Brave Warrior], as you already possess this title, your title has been enhanced to [Demon Slayer Hero].

Xiao Jie glanced at the change in title.

The effects of the two titles were similar, except the 3% demon added damage became 6%, and the 10% Hate Value bonus became 20%, basically an upgraded version of the title.

Xiao Jie immediately equipped this newly acquired title.

Hidden Moon Following Wind (Demon Slayer Hero): Level 22, Life Value 620.

Master Xiao Yue looked at Xiao Jie and suddenly mused, "Right, that envoy from the Demon Star Tower must still be active, surely delivering Demon Fruits to other monster leaders. Be more cautious when you go on bounty quests in the future, do not get tricked.

Having killed two monster leaders, you will certainly be noticed by other monster leaders, be very careful."

Just as Xiao Jie was about to respond, a dialogue option suddenly popped up.

Option 1, I understand and will certainly take extra caution during my demon hunting.

Option 2, Since Master is annoyed by the Demon Star Tower Envoy causing trouble, how about I take care of this subordinate for you? (Demon Slayer Hero).

Eh, why did a dialogue option suddenly appear? Xiao Jie glanced at the two options, and suddenly understood. It seemed to be a hidden dialogue triggered by his title.

Choosing option 1 would probably lead to no further development, just continue with regular quests.

Option 2 should trigger a quest to hunt the strange bird.

Xiao Jie decisively chose option 2. Although he didn’t know the strength of the strange bird and whether he could capture it, it’s always best to accept a quest first, he could simply leave it uncompleted if not possible.

"Since Master is annoyed by the Demon Star Tower Envoy causing trouble, how about I take care of this subordinate for you?"

Master Xiao Yue looked surprised, "You? Heh, you do have some courage. But you should know, an envoy from the Demon Star Tower daring to cross the border wall alone is definitely strong. Are you sure you want to accept this mission?"

System prompt: Triggered quest: Hunt Demon Star Tower Envoy.

Quest introduction: You unintentionally uncovered the truth behind the demon unrest in Canglin State, caused by an envoy from the Demon Star Tower. Volunteering bravely, you want to hunt down the strange bird to gain favor from Master Xiao Yue. If you can complete this daunting task, you will undoubtedly receive a great reward.

However, you know nothing about the origins of the strange bird, and this mission clearly harbors potential danger.

Quest reward: ????

Despite not knowing what the quest rewards are, Xiao Jie felt that they surely wouldn’t be lacking.

Perhaps he could even negotiate his own terms with Master Xiao Yue.

At this moment, the dialogue option changed again.

Option 1, Master should not underestimate the heroes of the world; a mere envoy from the Demon Star Tower will surely be handled with ease. (Accept the mission).

Option 2, Master makes a good point; the strength of the Demon Star Tower Envoy is unpredictable. I shall not involve myself in this matter.

Option 3, Master indeed has a point, the strength of the Demon Star Tower Envoy surely requires careful consideration, perhaps... (Playing the diplomat).