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Chapter 83: Tina's Affection Drops, Return to the Imperial Capital
Chapter 83: Tina's Affection Drops, Return to the Imperial Capital
The Sunflower Seed was a legendary item in the previous life.
Once a player becomes a noble and acquires a Village-level territory, they gain access to 10 plots of farmland, with the number increasing as the territory level upgrades.
Planting and harvesting Sunflower Seeds in these farmlands yields a massive amount of Sunlight. Each Sunflower plant can produce.. The Sunlight produced can be used to gain large amounts of experience points.
Especially in the late game, when experience points are scarce, these Sunlight points can account for over 60% of the average player's experience!
However, obtaining a Village level territory isn't easy. Besides the main quest, which might grant such a territory, players can only acquire one by spending 10 points of "World Renown."
World Renown is notoriously difficult to earn, and most players don't have any by the time they reach levels 50 or 60, forcing them to rent farmland from other players.
Moreover, the ultimate structure in a territory, the Mage Tower (for Warriors, it's the Flesh Refinement Yard; for Assassins, it's the Hidden Sanctuary—all with similar functions—can only be constructed once the territory reaches City level or the player reaches level 75, Rank 6.
Thus, Su Yu focuses on the main quest rather than grinding monsters to level up, aiming to build the Mage Tower as soon as possible.
With the Mage Tower, he stands a chance to reach the highest echelons of power in the game.
...
"Ah, Tina, can you give me some 'World Renown'?"
Near the Monster Garden, Su Yu looked at Tina with sincerity.
"What's 'World Renown'?" Tina blinked her large eyes, filled with confusion.
"Nothing much." Su Yu shook his head.
Tasks that reward World Renown are usually major events that shake the nation. For example, if he were to lead a series of successful raids, his name would become widely known among the natives, earning him World Renown.
Or, more drastically, if he were to marry the Princess Alyssa, causing a global sensation, his World Renown would skyrocket to over 150 points in an instant!
Currently, he and Tina are grinding monsters in a secluded mountain valley, where no one knows them, so it's normal that they haven't earned any World Renown.
But at that moment, Tina seemed to remember something, her face turning slightly red. "Let's head back to Oran City! You're welcome to come over to my place!"
Tina hadn't forgotten that Kexing had promised to "rest with her."
What could they do while resting?
Tina thought of the light yellow dress she had bought yesterday, eager to show it to Kexing.
Just as Tina was lost in her thoughts, a voice filled with regret reached her ears:
"Sorry, Tina, I can't stay with you. I have something important to do."
Su Yu's "important matter" referred to the 8th Ring of the Princess quest line.
Checking the countdown, only 40 minutes remained.
Tina's heart sank when she heard Su Yu's words.
Though she had never been in a relationship, she had read many romance novels and knew what it meant when the male lead said, "I have something important to do."
So Tina shook her head dejectedly, "Go ahead, staying with me probably wouldn't make you happy anyway."
Ding! [Tina Garcia]'s affection towards you has decreased by 1, Her affection is now at ' '11.
.
Su Yu: "."
It seems he had said the wrong thing. Why did Tina's affection drop?
So, Su Yu hurriedly explained, "Tina, please listen to me! Here’s what happened: a week ago, I took the village chief’s letter to the capital to meet the princess."
Su Yu recounted his entire journey to Golderfinch City, where he participated in the advanced scholar examination, met the princess, and managed to escape from the 7th Rank Dark Priest, Sivan.
To his relief, Tina didn’t act like a typical TV drama heroine who would refuse to listen. Instead, she listened patiently and attentively to his entire explanation.
Tina was completely taken aback by the thrilling experiences Su Yu had before coming to Orlan City. And he had even become an "advanced scholar"!
As a rural girl, Tina knew how prestigious the position of an advanced scholar was, though she had never seen an Advanced Scholar Badge before.
Now she realized that the crystal-clear badge Su Yu always wore around his neck was indeed the Advanced Scholar Badge. He had been invited to a meeting by the great princess, which was why he couldn’t stay by her side.
Thinking about this, Tina’s mood improved significantly.
"Then you should go see the princess!"
"During this time, I’ll be either training at the Unicorn Barracks or staying at home. I’ll wait for you there!" Tina’s face lit up with a smile.
Ding! [Tina Garcia]’s affection towards you +6, affection level increased to 'Notice'.
"Alright, I’ll take you home first, and then I’ll set off for the capital."
Su Yu took Tina’s small hand, and the two of them rode on Tima, heading toward Orlan City.
...
As they rode, Tina listened to Su Yu’s (somewhat exaggerated) account of how difficult the advanced scholar examination was, how only a few people passed it each year, and how well he had performed. Suddenly, she remembered something:
Earlier, she had been worried that her rapid improvement in strength might make Su Yu feel inferior due to his lower level.
Now that Su Yu was an advanced scholar, there was no longer a gap in status between them! Perhaps they could be together without any reservations.
Ding! [Tina Garcia]’s affection towards you +5, affection level increased to 'Friendly'.
Half an hour later, they arrived at Golderfinch City.
Su Yu rode Tima to the palace.
On the way, he reflected on his actions:
"I came into the game to boost my strength, not to play around. This increase in affection is a bit ridiculous."
He glanced at Tina’s affection level on his status panel, which had already reached 'Friendly.' Just 10 more points, and it would reach the highest level—'Enthusiastic.'
"If Princess Alizet’s affection could increase this quickly, reaching 'Friendly' would at least get me a baron’s title," he mused.
Lost in thought, Su Yu continued his journey.
...
He also checked his private messages.
Heaven-Cleaving Sword, True Red-Eyed Black Dragon, and Snow Leopard had all sent him private messages, asking why he had leveled up so quickly, jumping six levels in such a short time.
After some consideration, Su Yu replied to all three of them, "An advanced NPC gave me a buff, allowing me to level up six times in a row."
This time, Su Yu wasn’t lying. It was indeed Tina’s buff that had enabled his rapid leveling.
However, the three guild leaders (True Red-Eyed Black Dragon being the vice-leader) were speechless upon receiving his reply.
"Can you come up with a fresher reason?"
"Last time and the time before that, it was also 'an advanced NPC gave me a buff.' This time, too?"
"Do you think we’re that easy to fool?"
(End of Chapter)
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