"According to Refno's observations in the past few days, the number of gnolls in the entire territory of Translancia has dropped to one-fifth or even less.

This number has reached a safe threshold, they are unlikely to regroup anytime soon, and winter is not the time for jackals to come into heat, so there is no need to worry about their numbers growing dramatically before the Black Plague.

Therefore, I think this time the gnolll hunt can be declared over. ”

In the shed that the Adventurers' Guild had erected, Murphy said to President Natalie:

"But this is just the beginning, I think there will be a similar expulsion every year after that, I think it's obviously more appropriate to leave this matter to your adventurers' guild, what do you say?"

"I'm fine."

Natalie nodded and said:

"In our past experience, it is very difficult to completely exterminate the gnolls in one area, these barbarians are terrifyingly adaptable to the environment, and this annual population control strategy is a pretty good way to train troops and maintain a certain level of combat readiness.

But I guess you didn't just come to me under the sun to talk about it, did you?

To tell you the truth, my lord, I'm still a little busy here, and Lady Miriam has asked us to open an organization dedicated to the management of the 'Warrior Guild'.

I'm talking to old Eugene about asking him to go out of the mountain, but that guy is so focused on building the Templar that he doesn't plan to take care of it, which gives me a lot of headaches.

Most of the witch hunters were raised as demon hunters, and it was okay for them to hunt, but let them manage

Tsk, I can't imagine how bad they're going to do it. ”

"Isn't that easy?"

Murphy, who was walking in the sun and wrapped himself like a mummy, pulled out a chair and sat down in front of President Natalie, and he spread his hands and said:

"The only problem that is holding you back from building the magnificent Avalon Sanctuary right now is the money, and you've certainly made a fortune selling orb inserts in the dark, but that money is certainly not enough to build a good church.

Tell Eugene Sr. that the Warrior Guild he runs has to pay a tax to the administration office every month.

I can give Miriam a portion of it to the Church of Avalon, and the more prosperous the warriors' guild becomes, the more taxes and overheads you will reap each month.

I am sure that Master Eugene, who is bent on rebuilding the church, will not refuse.

Of course, you're right, I'm not just coming to you for these things, there's something quite important I'm going to discuss with you! ”

Murphy paused and said to Natalie:

"Regarding the reward items for my Warriors' event settlement, according to the rules I set before, you must issue at least 300 Hunter Keys this time, 327 to be exact, which means that you will prepare 327 unique hunting chests and the reward items to put in them.

You don't have to worry about the top 10 bonus points, Tracy and I are ready to go.

But it seems that there is no movement on your side, and there are only 4 hours left before the settlement time, so why don't you hurry up, do you have to let my warriors riot because they can't get paid to realize the seriousness of the problem? ”

"How can you be so insulting and innocent!"

Natalie was immediately dissatisfied.

Now that she was the current leader of the White Oak Warband, she certainly couldn't be sloppy in such a matter that was at stake for the reputation of the witch hunters, and she pointed to a large wooden warehouse outside the shed where she was located, and said:

"I've already collected the equipment, weapons, and consumables in the style of the Church of Avalon, as you requested, and I'm just waiting for them to come and send them to them."

"So you're going to complete this reward so ordinarily? You've forgotten what I told you before, haven't you? ”

Murphy was even more dissatisfied.

He knocked on the table and said:

"Ritual!

How many times do I have to say this word to you, the managers, before you can understand it? It's not as simple as cooking in the cafeteria, come one to one!

You have to make my warriors feel that you respect their dedication and have enough fun for them, why should I ask you to prepare treasure chests and keys?

Isn't that just a good way to add a little luck to their rewards to make them happy?

Natalie, you don't understand the primitive impulse for the act of 'gambling' that exists in all living minds, it seems that you have been a good boy since you were a child, and you have not been exposed to this aspect.

But you still have some time, go get the boxes and keys ready!

I want you to put the rewards you prepared into those 327 chests in a completely random way, scramble them completely, and send the corresponding keys to my warriors.

You can then watch their reactions from the sidelines.

I'm sure with your wisdom can understand why I'm letting you do this, and for three and a half hours, are 327 Avalon-style chests difficult to make? ”

"It's easy, but I still think you're doing it too much."

The gray-haired Demon Hunter complained.

She took out a handful of oak seeds from her psionic bag, recited a few prayers and threw them into the ground, catalyzed by natural psionic energy, these seeds took root and were staggered in the rapid growth of vines and branches, forming a "box" made of vines and wood in front of Murphy's eyes in just a dozen seconds.

"Is that okay?"

Natalie, who was "forced to open," asked.

But Murphy frowned at the overly rough box in front of him, and he shook his head and said:

"No, it's too ordinary, it doesn't have the luxury and allure that the 'treasure chest' should have, and then do the details, and put the natural emblem of the god Avalon on it."

"The emblem of my god is not for you to use for such a thing! It's just like blasphemy. ”

Natalie grumbled.

But in the ghostly gaze that came from the center of Murphy's strip of cloth that wrapped around her face, she still had to obey the lord's tedious request, using her natural psionic energy to continue manipulating the vines and trees, and after three "late modifications", Murphy finally nodded in satisfaction.

What appeared in front of him was a wooden box in the shape of a cube.

There are flowers blooming on top of the emerald green chest, and the whole chest is surrounded by five vines from below, and there is a unique emblem of Lord Avalon on top of the chest, which makes the whole body full of a sense of natural holiness.

Only a classic keyhole remains in its center, and a special wooden key of the corresponding shape is inserted to allow the vines to be eliminated and the chest to be opened.

Murphy took the key from Natalie, inserted the hole and twisted it, watching as the vines in front of him unleashed and retracted into the box itself like a living thing, and then followed Murphy to open the empty chest.

The entire cabinet quickly "withered", and after a few seconds it reverted back to its previous oak seed.

He knew that this thing belonged to the unique "spell casting material" of the Avalonian Church, and only they who were nature believers could play this "seed magic" to flower.

"That's all! Great chest design, you can actually create more ornate or holier chests based on this idea. ”

Murphy reminded:

"After all, as the president of the Adventurer's Guild, this kind of workflow of sending tasks and treasure chests is indispensable in your career in the future, since tasks of different difficulty should be rewarded differently, then as the carrier of reward items, there should also be treasure chests of different specifications.

Let's talk about how to put the bonus items in these chests.

Let's start with your thoughts. ”

Natalie really didn't expect to have so many requirements for a reward, and in the face of Murphy's inquiry, she hesitated a little and then said:

"My idea is to divide it evenly, even if it's completely random, to make sure that the items in each box are of similar value.

Maybe that will cheer up your warriors? ”

"Well, the overall idea can't be wrong, it's just a little too mediocre, there are not too many surprises to speak of, so the essence of the blind box is lost."

Murphy leaned back in his chair and knocked on the table to a helpless Natalie:

"I'll guide you this time, and next time you will have to preside over this kind of work yourself.

Listen to me, 70% of the chests are given to contain equipment weapons or consumables of similar value, which are given away as 'guaranteed' rewards.

Twenty out of three will be chosen, reducing the value of the reward to about half of the average value, which is used to provide my warriors with a talk about 'bad luck' and joy.

For example, the rude mercenaries like to taunt the unlucky ones in the tavern.

My warriors are also life, and they have the same bad pleasures, and we as rewarders are to provide them with this joy. ”

"Well, that makes sense."

Natalie nodded, took out her notebook and made a note, and then asked:

"And what about the last percent?

If you want to provide a ridicule about the unlucky guys, then there must be appreciation and envy of good luck, so I guess, the last treasure chest to put high-value items? ”

"That's right! That's the idea. ”

Murphy snapped his fingers and said:

"It can be a great weapon, or a powerful Codex of Skills, or a valuable consumable, or even a blueprint of a crafting that has been passed down from within you.

But if I were you, I'd choose the few chests where I could put quest-triggered items, such as the legendary 150 Replica Blades.

A large quest chain system that is enough for you to use as the crowning reward for the warriors of the Church of Avalon.

This ratio is adjustable.

You can come as you please, but make sure that my warriors feel the luck level of fun and that their efforts are worth it.

This is the most basic requirement.

You have to understand, Natalie, that in addition to the sense of accomplishment and reward, the fun is also very important to support them in their expedition to the north and south of Translasia.

When they lose the joy of exploration, we must be ready to say goodbye to them.

I need you to be attentive to this matter, because the Adventurers' Guild will have to deal with my warriors for a long time in the future, and I don't even need you to take on more responsibilities, I just need you to train them to be good adventurers, that's all.

Can you do it? ”

"It's too difficult, it sounds stressful and responsible."

The grey-haired Demon Hunter rubbed her scarred cheeks, and she sighed and said:

"It's not like what I imagined would be the life of the Church of Avalon and the White Oak Warband, but if you're sure it works, then I'll do it.

But I do have the clues you said about the Holy Blade, but are you sure your warriors are ready? Those clues are all in the hinterland of the Plantagenet Kingdom. ”

"They may not be ready right now, but it doesn't matter, you have to give them a hope, a goal."

Murphy shrugged his shoulders and said:

"Do we really care about the target of the Holy Blade's recovery? No, no, no, you have to change your mind, the effort they put into recovering the blade, the time they have expended, and the energy they have put into the process are what are really valuable to us.

What if all the 150 Imitation Blades are recovered?

That would only mean 150 more high-level fighters in the Church of Avalon, but every experience my warriors have had with the Blade is an enlightening tale of God Avalon and His saints.

That means you will have 150 real stories that can be told to believers, and you don't even need to add more details about the greatness of the gods.

You just have to tell them from the script, can you imagine how influential so many stories will be among believers on the mainland?

Natalie, your father wants you to be a leader instead of a warrior, and I'm glad to see you trying to learn how to be a good leader.

But you still have the reality of a warrior and don't know how to analyze the problem from a deeper level. ”

Murphy shook his head and said to Natalie, who looked ashamed:

"You possess a treasure that seems to be incredibly rich in the eyes of other religious people, and you need to put them to good use, and the pursuit of the Holy Blade can be listed as a 'main quest' for the Adventurers' Guild and the Church of Avalon, you may not understand it yet, but it's okay, you'll soon understand what I mean.

Now prepare two treasure chests for me!

I'm going to put my rewards in the mix as a lord to create a big surprise for my warriors tonight and a topic of discussion that will keep them coming up for a long time. ”

Natalie unknowingly shapes two identical chests out of oak seeds, and then sees Murphy take out a Holy Oak Warhammer and a Holy Oak Shield from the Psionic Bag.

The religious meaning of these two things is very strong, and they are covered with the proverbs of the gods hand-painted by the saints, and the quality is very good, reaching the level of Seiko Commander, which is basically the boundary of "divine weapons".

But Natalie knew the weapon.

It was a weapon her father used when he fought in the Vulture Corridor, and he didn't expect it to be in Murphy's possession.

"I'll have to ask your opinion before I make them exactly two of the best rewards in all the hunting chests tonight."

Murphy looked at Natalie and said:

"This is your father's weapon, if you intend to take it back, then I will give it to you."

"No need."

Natalie opened the treasure chest with her own hands, and watched Murphy put the one-handed hammer and shield into it, and then closed the chest, and she whispered:

"It was 'undefeated' and 'unbroken', the talisman that my mother spent two years on the island of Gramo making for my father when she became a saint, and it was the most cherished thing he cherished.

But it also bears in my father's affection for the Old Church, and since the churches of Avalon have been reborn in Transnesia after many twists and turns, they may also be destined to be sent to the next master.

May my God bless them.

But, Murphy, why are you keeping them separate? This is clearly a pair of weapons, and can only be used to exert its most powerful power when it is held by the same natural walker. ”

Faced with this question, the vampire lord shrugged his shoulders and said:

"Of course I could put them together to reward that peerless lucky person, but I don't want to do that! It's fun to have them drawn by two people. This is obviously more in line with the need for maximum profit, and I'm excited to see what kind of approach the owners of these two things will use to get each other together.

Don't you think, that must be interesting? ”

(End of chapter)