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Chapter 64: The Princess's Storyline, Part 3-5, The Goodwill System
Chapter 64: The Princess's Storyline, Part 3-5, The Goodwill System
The Golden Sparrow City is a vast metropolis, the largest city in the entire game. The city is situated at the confluence of the fertile Tanz Plain's rivers, giving it a rectangular shape with an9 the eye, shape, a slightly elongated rectangular shape. According to historical records, the city spans 9,721 meters east to west and 8,651 meters north to south, with a 12-meter-high city wall. Approximately 600,000 civilians live within its walls.
In the past, Golden Sparrow City was a thriving, prosperous hub, serving as the political, cultural, and commercial center of the entire Golden Sparrow Empire. However, now, as Su Yu rode through the streets on his steed, Dimah, he noticed the somber, gloomy expressions of the residents. The entire city was shrouded in a heavy, oppressive atmosphere.
This was largely due to the current dire situation. The northern Karter rebels were closing in on Golden Sparrow City, and no one believed the royal family could hold the city. A great calamity was imminent for everyone within its walls.
Su Yu, of course, felt the oppressive and grim atmosphere as well. However, since he was not a native of this world, he didn't feel it as deeply. His mind was focused on completing his mission and claiming the reward.
Bergalit Avenue, No. 19
This was a three-story standalone villa with a sizable garden. It was here that the princess's personal guard, Kelderon, stayed during his rotating shifts.
"Hello! I have an urgent matter to discuss with Kelderon."
At the villa's gate, Su Yu put Dimah's reins back into his backpack and addressed the two guards at the entrance.
"Good day, sir!" One of the guards, clad in white full-plate armor, bowed respectfully to Su Yu. "Our master has been very busy with official duties and has instructed us not to receive any visitors during this time. Please understand!"
Due to Su Yu's 2-point world renown, he was treated with great respect by the guards.
"I come from Nolan Village." Su Yu opened his backpack and took out a letter. "This is a personal letter from the village chief to Kelderon. I hope you can deliver it to your master."
"Nolan Village?!" Both guards were visibly surprised at the mention of the name.
Nolan Village was well-known to the NPCs due to its association with adventurers from another world.
"Very well, I will deliver the letter to the master immediately."
The white-armored guard did not dare to be lax. He respectfully accepted the letter with both hands and hurriedly ran into the villa.
...
Five minutes later, the white-armored guard emerged, his expression even more respectful than before.
"Sir, the master is awaiting your arrival in the hall!" The guard bowed deeply to Su Yu, his body nearly bending to a 90-degree angle.
"Alright, lead the way," Su Yu said, his expression unchanged, and followed the guard into the residence.
In the grand hall on the first floor of the villa, Su Yu met Kelderon.
Kelderon was a middle-aged man with a square face and a stern, resolute demeanor, the kind of person who would be perceived as upright and uprightly straightforward... appearance. only by appearance. Due to his rotating shifts, he was not in armor but wore a simple blue silk robe.
Upon seeing Su Yu enter the hall, he immediately stood up to greet him. "Hello, adventurer, I am the princess's personal guard, Kelderon!"
"Hello, I am Kesing, a common adventurer," Su Yu replied, shaking his hand.
"I have read the village chief's personal letter."
Kelderongestured to a seat beside him and then got straight to the point. "The Castor Dragon KingKing is is the the is a a powerful presence in is. a powerful being in in the Windring Empire. a many strong0 to, a strong entity. We,'those in the Golden Sparrow Empire capable the strength to face it are no more than five.
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"Alright, I understand," Su Yu nodded.
Karl Derong sighed, "If this were any other time, the princess and the emperor would definitely pay attention to a powerful warrior like you. But now..."
"The empire's situation is dire, with rebels almost at the capital's gates. Amidst internal strife and external threats, the princess is stretched and rebels, making it unlikely that she will an audience to you."
to " her to the princess would summon you for this matter."
"What do you need me to do?" Su Yu asked.
From Karl Derong's tone, Su Yu sensed something: Karl Derong wasn't unwilling to introduce him to the princess, but rather saw an opportunity to gain some benefits from this.
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Sure enough, Karl Derong smiled, "If you can help me with a few tasks, I'll introduce you to the princess and and. I'll also some you you speak well of you, ensuring you gain her favor."
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"For the empire, it's my duty," Su Yu stood up, responding solemnly.
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"No, no, no, it's not for the empire, but for a few personal matters of mine," Karl Derong's face showed a hint of awkwardness, but he quickly concealed it.
"Adventurer, the empire's situation is deteriorating day by day. Even a three-year-old playing in the streets knows the royal family can't hold the Golden Finch City anymore," Karl Derong's expression was grave.
Su Yu nodded, remaining silent as he waited for Karl to continue.
"Because the city is about to fall, capable officials and nobles have already moved their assets elsewhere. I'm no different. My family and assets have all been relocated to the capital, leaving only this house behind. However, due to bandits on the western road, it's extremely dangerous, and I've lost contact with my family for a long time."
"Adventurer, would you be willing to make a trip to Forest City to reassure my family of my safety?"
As he spoke, Karl Derong took out a personal letter and solemnly handed it to Su Yu.
"Ding! Your main quest has been updated! [Glory of the Golden Finch Empire (3/100)]."
"Quest requirement: Deliver Karl Derong's personal letter to Millie Karl derong at 24th Merek Street, Forest City."
"Quest reward: 2000 experience points, +1 to Millie Karl derong's affinity, 100 Psychic Coins."
"An NPC with an 'affinity' system?" Su Yu was slightly surprised.
The [NPC Affinity] system was a feature introduced in the second data patch, and it was currently only being piloted in the main storyline of the first data patch.
Increasing an NPC's affinity to a certain level allows the player to form a bond with that NPC, becoming friends or even marrying them.
After marriage, the player can have children, who have their own separate growth system, including working, studying, and battling monsters. It's a very complex system.
"Alright, I'll make sure to deliver the letter," Su Yu said, He bid farewell to Karl Derong.
"I'm counting on you, Adventurer!" Karl Derong waved his hand.
Over the next few hours, Su Yu focused on completing Karl Derong's tasks, part of the [Glory of the Golden Finch Empire] quest, specifically the 3rd to 5th stages.
He evaded bandits and delivered the letter to Millie Karl derong. After returning to Golden Finch City City, continued resumed his his his the quest tasks tasks Karl Finch City, Su Yu continued to assist Karl Derong by gathering intelligence on the rebels, collecting illicit funds, and suppressing dissent.
It took him four hours to complete all the tasks.
As for Millie Karl derong, a side quest to cultivate affinity with her had also opened, but Su Yu didn't take it on.
The reason was simple: she was just too ugly.
"Looks like a real-life 'Ruhua,'' no wonder no one married her in my past life," Su Yu thought withEnd of Chapter)
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