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Chapter 202: Merk and Cathy
Chapter 202: Merk and Cathy
After the monster siege, the elite team from the relevant department didn't linger. They summoned their mounts and left the Apshi territory. After all, these were elite players within the game, and each of them carefully managed their time, not willing to waste it here.
However, the guild's second-in-command, Range is Truth, did not leave.
He made his way to the wooden wall on the eastern side of the town and found Su Yu, who was observing the aftermath.
"Boss Ke, the difficulty of this monster siege wasn't too high, and we didn't suffer many casualties. We should be able to help you defend against the next wave. But the one after that..." Range is Truth's expression turned grim.
Su Yu could tell what he was getting at just by looking at his face. He smiled and said, "You're worried we won't be able to handle the next one, right?"
"Exactly," Range is Truth nodded. "The average level of the monsters in the wave after next will be around level 22. Even if we manage to hold them off, we'll suffer heavy losses, with an estimated 80% fatality rate."
The average level of the relevant department's elite team was around 18, so a 22-level monster would have a four-level advantage over them. Even with perfect coordination, the overwhelming attribute suppression would lead to significant casualties.
Su Yu, of course, understood this. He smiled and said, "Don't worry. I've already thought about it. You guys can handle the next wave, but for the one after that, I'll call in the elite team from Blood of the Emperor to help."
"Blood of the Emperor? That's good to hear." Range is Truth sighed in relief.
Blood of the Emperor's elite team was currently ranked third in the game, though they were a notch below the relevant department. Their assistance would indeed alleviate a lot of pressure.
"Regardless, I want to thank you all for helping to defend the city this time." Su Yu pulled out a silver magic crystal card from his backpack, showing an amount of 100,000. "Here, take this. Use it to buy some equipment and potions for your team."
But Range is Truth didn't take it. Instead, he took a step back. "No, we can't accept this money."
"It's just a token of appreciation," Su Yu said, thinking Range was being polite, and continued to offer the card.
"It's not that. We really can't accept this money." Range is Truth used the [Back Jump] skill, lightly leaping three meters away from Su Yu.
He saluted Su Yu, his expression turning serious. "Boss Ke, I know about your deeds at Yunlu Mountain and Lingwu Mountain. You've done so much for humanity. Compared to your sacrifices, this small favor is nothing."
Seeing that Range is Truth was serious, Su Yu didn't press further and put the magic crystal card away. "If you really don't want it, that's fine."
However, Su Yu added, "But remember one thing: while I've made some small contributions offline, the final victory in this war will depend on the collective effort of all humanity, not just a few heroes.
As the leading department, you have the ability to mobilize society. Use this ability well, understand?"
"..." Range is Truth seemed to understand, standing there and rubbing his chin in thought.
After a moment, he suddenly clapped his hands. "Right, the most important thing is to unite the entire society, not to keep the alien threat hidden. I'll go offline and remind Old Zhong. Thank you for the reminder!"
With that, Range is Truth logged out, his figure vanishing on the spot.
Su Yu: "..."
From what Range is Truth said, he intended to reveal the existence of the Skrulls to the world, using the crisis to unite global forces.
However, revealing this now would likely cause widespread panic and chaos worldwide, so it might not be the best time.
"Fine, let the higher-ups in the government deal with it."
Su Yu shook his head and headed toward the town hall.
...
Inside the town hall, in the loot storage box, Su Yu found the rewards from the recent monster siege: 4,000 units of Wood, 600 units of Iron, various NPC weapons and equipment, and two Glory of the City Defender items.
Glory of the City Defender (Special Item)
- Territory Talent Accessory
- Effect: When worn, it binds to the talent, changing their quality to Rare.
Su Yu had received this accessory before and used it to elevate the old carpenter, Brook, and the steward, Cole, to the Rare quality. He didn't expect to receive two more now.
"Who should I give these accessories to?" Su Yu began to ponder.
From a territorial development perspective, it would be best to use these accessories to upgrade a carpenter or mason skilled in construction.
However, with the frequent monster sieges and the unpredictable factor of the city lord of Orlan, Su Yu felt it necessary to strengthen his territory's military capabilities.
"These accessories should go to that father and daughter!" After making his decision, Su Yu left the town hall.
...
On the construction site east of the town hall, Su Yu found the father and daughter he was looking for, Mork and Kathy.
Mork and Kathy were among the first refugees to arrive in the territory, alongside the old carpenter, Brook. Mork was the leader of that group of refugees, bringing his daughter in a covered wagon to the territory.
Mork had the talent of a Warrior, and his daughter, Kathy, had the talent of a Mage.
However, since the territory had not yet formed a proper military, they had been working on the construction site to earn their keep.
When they saw Su Yu approaching, both were surprised.
"Lord, we didn't expect you to remember us," Mork wiped the sweat from his brow with a muddy sleeve and looked at Su Yu nervously.
Kathy hid behind her father, her expression tense as well.
"Of course I remember you. You were among the first to arrive in the territory. How could I forget?" Su Yu smiled kindly.
Then, he took out the two accessories from his backpack and placed them in front of them. "I don't need to explain these accessories in detail. I intend to bestow them upon you. Will you accept them?"
Seeing the accessories, Mork and Kathy were taken aback.
They knew the effects of these accessories well.
When the old carpenter, Brook, put on the accessory, he advanced from an ordinary carpenter to a master carpenter, becoming a high-quality talent, which they had envied for a long time. They never thought they would have such an opportunity themselves!
Without hesitation, Mork knelt before Su Yu. "Lord, I, Mork, swear to follow you to the death!"
"Very well!" Su Yu nodded and personally placed one of the accessories on Mork.
As soon as he put on the accessory, a surge of powerful energy flowed into Mork's body. His muscles swelled and filled with blood, and his constitution underwent a dramatic transformation under the energy's purifying effect.
Su Yu stood quietly to the side, observing Mork.
During the purification process, a large amount of black impurities were expelled from Mork's body. His skin became fair, his physique more robust, and he even grew a few centimeters taller.
When the purification was complete, Mork's attributes became:
Mork
- Level: 10
- Quality: Rare
- Class: Defensive Warrior
- Trait 1: Defensive Stance: When defending against enemy attacks, all attributes increase by 40%.
- Trait 2: Plate Armor Mastery: When wearing plate armor, defense increases by 20%, and resistance to anomalies increases by 20%.
- Trait 3: Fortified Strike: Defense increases by 20%; when attacking, deals 50% of defense as additional damage.
A defensive warrior with excellent attributes was thus born.
(End of Chapter)
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