(For 'Sakurababy' brother [4/5])

There's a lot of work for Murphy to do next.

The random event "Ghoul Riot" has passed, but the presence of so many necromancy in the third layer of the sewers is a problem that must be dealt with immediately, and he intends to adopt the "Daily Quest" mode to motivate young players until the adventurer's guild is ready to lock it down for a long time.

This is a very useful tool.

For example, if each player is asked to bring back 10 pairs of ghoul teeth and claws every day, then now 140 people can kill 1400 ghouls every day, and Tracey's alchemy hut can also get a lot of death psionic materials.

Tracy says that ghouls' teeth and claws can be crafted into cursed rings and amulets, which can be used as equipment and then returned to be sold to young players.

In this way, Murphy's territory is less unstable, the threat of the third layer of sewers can be curbed, Tracey has the materials to run her own small shop better, her apprentices can learn new alchemy patterns, and the little players can get proficiency experience, and they can get equipment rewards for their reputation.

It's a win!

The only people who have a problem with this are probably the ghouls, but they are brainless "monsters", so no one cares about them!

Murphy was ready.

Let Tracey hurry up and make a new collection stone, and then make a new five-person copy of the third layer of the sewer, which will be called "The End of the Rat King".

He even edited the information of the three mini-bosses.

The gatekeeper boss arranges a watchman composed of several battle gargoyles of the Rat King, and the second boss is the golden ghoul overlord who has not yet been fully shaped, and the battle mode is made into a field battle to delay the time for Tracy to come to the rescue.

The boss who guards the level is naturally Zweig, the plague rat king!

This guy is set to have a two-stage transformation, and if he defeats the first-form vampire magician, he will gorgeously transform into a second-stage sickle-holding god of death.

There is also a special token "Malevolent Echo of the Rat King" that can be exchanged for weapon blueprints for the "Soul Reaper!"

Of course, as a quest with a history, such a ruthless job as "quest rare" must also be arranged, setting the probability of "Ghoul Zweig" as a rare monster once in every 300 quests.

Players have to stop it before it escapes, either by intimidating it or by killing it outright.

Rare drops allow Tracey to make a "psionic toy" based on the Book of Midnight, filling in the gaps in the game in this regard.

Under such an arrangement, this mature dungeon system has not been blown up by players?

Dungeon-related tasks must also be arranged!

For example, the early quest was triggered by a memory of Dorothy, the boss of the Rat Gang, and then set up some easter eggs or something, wouldn't this be live?

Is it really that hard to design a copy? Isn't that enough to have hands?

Finally, the new force of the "rat gang" also has to make the best use of it.

It is better to have them stay in the sewers for a long time to observe the changes of undead creatures in the three-layer area, and be responsible for exchanging the ghoul tooth ring and claw charm as "dungeon special equipment" to young players, just enough to fill the shortcomings of the four dungeons in the blood vulture corridor in this regard.

With this in mind, Murphy wrote and drew in his notebook.

He and Maxim left the sewers, which had been quiet, and returned to the Vulture Corridor, and as soon as they reached the door of their office, they saw Tribune Kudel standing there like a stake.

The guy had also changed his clothes very decently, washing away the dust and blood stains accumulated on his body from the long battle, but his mighty scarlet greatsword, which had been notched, was still in his hand.

It's like a sign.

Murphy knew that this guy had already made a decision in the face of his previous "invitation".

He gave Maxim a few words, and the servant then turned away to convey Murphy's plans for the "rat gang".

"Come in, we need to talk."

The Vampire Lord pushed open the office door, and Kudell followed him inside.

The lord poured a glass of wine for the two of them, and took care of the tribune's mood and did not add blood to his drink, and then he leaned back at his desk and looked at Lord Kudel, who was not wearing a combat mask.

This high-ranking vampire who doesn't identify with his vampire identity is a handsome macho guy with a rather resolute face, and he belongs to the kind of character template that can give hope at any time you see it.

Especially the square face of the Chinese character, which further strengthened his "righteous character".

This is not just the effect of "psionic beauty" in the process of becoming a vampire, but mainly because the "Nantes Ranger" who was active a hundred years ago has a good foundation in his own right, and according to Major Fraser, a series of legends left by Lord Kudell as a human knight are still spread in the area of Anjou today.

The common denominator in all these legends is that Knight Kuder was a very handsome and personable man, and in several different versions of the story, Lord Kudel is a model of a successful life.

His fans were even so outrageous that they arranged for the knight more than twenty confidants of different origins and even races.

From human maidens to dwarf female warriors to halflings, mechanics and vampire witches, even elven rangers and Songhai priests, and even Atlanta Storm Ripper Warlocks.

According to this statement, this ranger knight basically doesn't have to do anything for a day, just appeasing his confidante is enough for him to hurt his eggs.

Woman, that's a burden, in every way.

Murphy can't even handle the vampire witch of Tris now, so he can be sure that all the scandals about the Nantes Ranger in front of him are brainstormed by the street writers.

In fact, according to Major Fraser, a loyal fan of Lord Kudel, Lord Kuder was an innocent knight from the beginning.

Thirty years after his disappearance in the Fourth Plague, his only wife died in his sleep, the only true love he ever loved was dead, and the descendants of the Knight of Kudell continue to live in the bloodline of the Sivir family in Nantes to this day.

That family has always been known in Sealand aristocratic circles for being descendants of the Nantes Ranger, but I wonder if Kudel has some hidden opinion about his children?

"So, is the interference of subspace on your mind still there?"

Murphy asked, holding his glass.

Kudell sat down like a standard knight at this time, and when faced with Murphy's question, he shook his head and said in a dumb voice:

"I can hear sounds, I can occasionally see visions, and in my dormant dreams there will be strange and chaotic visions, I have regained most of my will, but a part of me has been taken away forever.

The scariest thing is that I don't even know what I've lost.

This doomed me to live in isolation from now on.

I'm not sure if I'm going to lose control again, to get lost in that dark call again, and I don't want to hurt anyone. ”

"Well, the speech is clear and the spirit is stable."

Murphy pointed to his ear and said:

"Don't worry, maybe it's because your bones are too hard, and the chaotic will has lost interest in your stubbornness after facing the subspace, after all, there are so many soft bones in this world that are easy to bully."

"Let's get down to business."

The tribune seemed reluctant to say much about these personal matters, and he bowed his head and took a sip of his wine, saying:

"About what you said earlier."

"Okay, then let's talk about the next large-scale Gnoll Sweep."

Murphy put down his glass.

He pulled out a map of the Cadman County from a drawer and unfolded it in front of Kudel, where many large and small gnolls' nests had been marked.

This is all the result of Frenor's and witch hunters' reconnaissance, and just by looking at the dense dots, you can see how serious the problem of gnolls is in the Translancian region.

The lord pointed to the map and said to the tribune:

"The Black Plague is coming, and it won't take more than six months at most! The Plantagenet Kingdom and the Nordtov Kingdom have promised to aid us in the battle, but they have demanded that we rid the land of the Gnoll Plague before the Black Plague breaks out. ”

"It's necessary!"

Kudel's life ended 110 years ago with the Fourth Plague, so when Murphy mentioned the threat of the gnolls, the tribune took it seriously.

He whispered:

"Gotta speed up! Once the Black Plague takes shape, these wandering bandits will become the vanguard of the barbarians, and I will set off immediately."

"No, you wait first."

Murphy stopped:

"I believe in your fighting power, and I'm sure that given enough time, you can raze the gnolls' lair on this land by yourself, but we need efficiency, and I need to take this opportunity to train.

It is Maxim's job to organize the encirclement of recruits, and you don't need to worry about that.

I need you to lead my warriors as pioneers!

How does it feel to see them fight alongside them? ”

"Brave, fearless, defiant of death, and studious."

Kudell commented without hesitation:

"Yet lack of rules, arrogance and quite um, quite chaotic! Not only in action, but also in their thinking, which seems to be very different from normal people, overactive and uncontrollable. This doomed them to not be good soldiers, but they were exceptionally perfect as elite scouts and rangers.

I can lead them!

They're all very talented and I'm willing to do it, but they have to obey my commands!

This is non-negotiable. ”

"Of course, it's easy to do, as long as you know the right way to deal with them."

Murphy pointed to the Orb of Arithmetic that Kudel had strapped to his wrist and said:

"You've learned to use that thing, so I promise they'll be the best hunters under your command, and I hope you'll teach them advanced combat techniques. Especially those warriors who don't plan to become vampires, but are still willing to contribute to the land.

For example, teach them to become classical knights like you, teach them how to use the broadsword, teach them advanced riding skills and combat experience, and so on.

I'm lacking that kind of mentor role right now.

In addition, I can give you 13 slots, among which you can recruit your own 'Champions' and your own 'Champion Warriors'.

That doesn't mean you have to take on the responsibility of nurturing them.

I'll take care of that!

You just need to teach the people you like so that they can grow as quickly as possible and discover their potential. ”

"Hmm."

Kudel thought for a moment and nodded in agreement.

But soon, he questioned:

"I've seen them die, but they're not really going to die, are they? So what exactly are they? The legendary 'Heroic Spirit'? ”

"Well, that's interesting."

Murphy's eyes lit up.

He straightened up, rubbed his eyebrows, and said:

"They can be the least publicized of the Heroic Spirits, and we can indeed describe them that way in the future if necessary, but in reality, they are spirits from another world.

This is a high-end psionic spell.

It's hard for me to explain the exact principle, you just need to know that their existence is not a bad thing, and they are all kind-hearted from the plane of order, as long as they are well guided, they can become trustworthy people.

Other than that, do you have any questions? ”

"Nope."

Kudell stood up, drank the wine in his hand in one gulp, and said crisply:

"I'll be out tomorrow morning, and hopefully they're ready."

"Don't worry! The day after tomorrow will take a little time for their transfer, and it will take time for the Rangers sent out by the witch hunters to make a final report. ”

Murphy waved his hand and said:

"You need time to rest, even if it's just for one night, you need new equipment, new weapons, new horses, you need a new and attractive image! I'll have these for you. ”

"Don't bother, I just need my sword"

"Nope! Believe me, my tribune, it's all a must! Also, I know you don't identify with yourself as a vampire, and Triss and I won't force you.

However, in the administration of the territory, you will be reappointed as the tribune commander of the whole of Translancia, and we will create a special position for you, which will be separate from the army and militia and the city police, and can be seen as the overseer and chasturer on behalf of the majesty of the law and administration of Transancia.

You can bestow the title of 'Tribune' on anyone you value and recognize, and you can command these elite warriors who have made an oath to protect them.

In addition to this, I will give you the title of 'Hunting Baron' and a small fief near the Eldermar Hills.

You have to accept it!

This is non-negotiable, and neither I nor my Crimson Archon will allow you to wander outside of the new order we are building.

Thank you for your understanding, Lord Kuder!

It's all for the sake of the stability of Translasia, and only if it's stable enough that the people you want to protect won't suffer any more. ”

——

"So, you mean, we can also have the title of 'Rat Gang' and be qualified to enclose territory in the sewers? And do we have to get back into the black market? ”

Lady Dorothy, who had changed her clothes and had a full meal, was standing at the Scarlet Archon's desk.

Her bandaged face was full of astonishment, and she said to Baroness Miriam, who was drinking tea in front of her and looking tired:

"And we're going to have to be involved in running that 'fight club'?"

"That's right! That's what you're going to do next. ”

Miriam drank refreshing tea, and instructed the gang leader in a businesslike tone:

"In addition to this, you are also responsible for teaching skills to the warriors of Translasia, such as helping them to complete the job transfer if someone wishes to become a thief or stalker, as well as selling some related skill codex and professional supplies.

Your Lord has also delegated to you the ability to post daily quests to purge ghouls.

You and your guys are going to stay in the sewers all the time to keep an eye on the lower ghouls.

Even if the witch hunters seal it away completely, you must remain in your duty until the undead are cleared of the earth sometime in the future.

You have to understand that you were involved in that and you did something wrong, and you admit it, so you have to take responsibility for this mess!

It should be atonement.

In a while, a dedicated executive will teach you how to use the Orb to issue tasks, which you must learn before you can officially take up your duties. This is a professional assessment of administrative personnel, and it cannot be conferred on a formal position.

In addition, your organization will be attached to the Shadow Intelligence Bureau in charge of Lady Adele, and you will have to take the initiative to hand her over when she returns.

Still have questions? ”

"Ahh

Dorothy felt her worldview challenged, exclaiming:

"What normal person would aspire to be a thief, hey! Would anyone really make such an outrageous career plan? And why are we responsible for weeding out ghouls? I wanted to do what I could for those who died tragically, but now there are only 4 of us left in the Rat Gang, including me!

It's not that we don't want to do it, but we can't do it at all!

Lady, do you have any misunderstanding of our abilities? ”

"It's your job, and it's irrefutable!"

Miriam's eyes widened, and the majesty of the Archon came to her face, and she scolded:

"Sticking to one's own ethics as a public servant and not bargaining at the job level is a must for an honorable Transcaine civil servant! If you're not going to be on duty in the sewers, I'll have to throw you into the patrol heading to the filthy swamp.

Think about where you want to go.

In addition, your application for the knighthood of 'Knight of Executive' is already being reviewed, and if you do well in the first month, you will be awarded.

But if you don't do a good job, then someone more professional will replace you.

As for scavenging ghouls, don't you have ears?

Just let you post Dailies!

Naturally, there will be warriors to help you do all this, and you will only be responsible for cleaning the ghoul teeth and claws they brought back and sending them to Madame Trish's alchemy hut, and then someone will settle the proceeds for you.

The fight club is run by Baron Lim on the other side, if you have any questions, go to him, I am not responsible for answering you!

Anything else to ask?

If you don't have one, go to the next house and wait.

After half an hour, someone will teach you the duties and daily rules of civil servants, so you had better study them carefully.

If it is found that it is unable to perform its job responsibilities. Then you probably won't end up very well. ”

"Ahh

Lady Dorothy's head was big, and at last she asked:

"So we're being co-opted by the Earl, aren't we? Have you eaten a public meal? ”

"Pretty much."

Miriam took a sip of tea to let the fatigue of a night's work dissipate somewhat.

She yawned, rubbed her sore forehead, and said:

"It's only a probationary period, so you'd better show what you're capable of! If you fail to pass the assessment next month, you don't even want your job allowance, and don't think about job promotion at the end of this year. ”

"So, the whole sewer is our territory now?"

Dorothy asked again in a daze.

But the archon didn't bother to say anything more to the guy who couldn't open this pattern, she waved her hand, and immediately five witch hunters and three thick witch hunter guards stepped forward and politely "invited" Dorothy out of the office.

"Hey, hey, hey."

The former gang boss smirked and returned to his three faithful younger brothers, patted the three frightened fellows on the shoulders and said:

"Kids, we're lucky! His Excellency Lord Cadman needs us to serve his old man's domain, and we all work hard to get mixed up with the title of 'Executive Knight' next year. Plus, the whole sewer is now in our hands!

Our rat gang has finally come to the bitter end, and it has become bigger and stronger. ”

"Uh, boss, isn't it okay to keep calling that name? You see, the four of us have survived all of our lives, and after all, we are all people with status, why don't we change our names and say goodbye to the past? ”

"Well, that makes sense! Let me think about what our new name should be."

(End of chapter)