The old man faced forward and relaxed his shoulders. "I heard that the new lord gives out cultivation techniques, I heard that budding heroes and brave adventurers are make their way to his estate, then move on to the bigger cities. It is probably a safe bet to say they are getting cultivation techniques from him." Renard was buzzing, he couldn't physically contain his excitement.
Noticing this the old man interjected. "However, its not easy. Those budding heroes had saved our town on multiple occasions, working hard everyday. The brave adventurers had also sold their game here often. This helped build the industry here. I doubt you will be able to get it any time soon, without preventing some kind of catastrophic occasion or something." Renard however, dismissed what the old man said, he fully expected with the help of 'The Almighty System' that he could do it.
Renard responded, "It looks like I will be staying in the town for a while. Do you know any way I could earn some money while I am there?"
"Actually, there is something you can do for me. Although I may not look like it, I own a small shop in the town, I sell and buy beast hides. A local noble requested a large amount of boar hides. However, we seem to be lacking a few. If you could gather me 5 full boar hides, I can reward you with a few silver. I'm Kyle by the way."
*DING*
[Congratulations! You have unlocked the Questing Function! Although all people in this world are real, they will feel compelled to give you tasks in the form of a quest. The Questing Function will help you keep track of quests and will deal occasional rewards occasionally.]
[In addition to this, you will be able to use the Questing System to check requirements of other quests if you hear them mentioned.]
[Due to 'Questing Function' being unlocked, the Quest Detector has been unlocked. Using your thoughts you can locate available quests that are in the area. If the 'Map' function is unlocked you will be able to see quest specific locations marked on the display.]
[Kyle's Boar Hide Collection]
[Difficulty: Easy]
[Collect 5 full boar hides. Higher quality of hide will allow for additional rewards.]
[Requirements: Favourable with Kyle]
[Rewards: 2 Silver Coins, 4 Copper Coins, 20 Experience Points.]
[Possible Rewards: Friends with Karl, Increased Money, Skinning Knife.]
[Unknown Rewards are available in this quest.]
[Would you like to accept this quest?]
Karl held a knife out to him. Renard stalled for a moment to process everything that had just appeared.
"I accept! I'm Renard!" A determined voice came from Renard.
[You have accepted the quest. Wild Boars can be found outside the southern edge of the town.]
[Once you have completed the quest, you can turn it in at Karl's Shop.]
'This is useful.' Renard thought as he was forgiving the system for making him a peasant.
Renard and Karl continued to chat as they rode towards the town. While they were talking Renard discovered that this town was called Littlefeather. When Renard heard this he truly knew he was in a fantasy world. After a small amount of time, a cluster of small thatch houses appeared on the horizon. Fields littered the land with crops growing in every plot. As he got closer to the town, he saw some larger stone buildings which seemed to be shops. In the distance he could also see a large manor on top of a hill. He assumed this was the town lord's residence. It wasn't a grand building however, it left a strong comparison compared to other buildings in the town.
"I know it isn't much but this is my home. I have travelled all over this continent yet there is no place like Littlefeather for me. However, I must tell you, the larger cities on this continent are much more beautiful than this place. All the buildings in the capital city make that manor, look like a random rock by the side of the road. It is truly magnificent, that is the power of cultivation." Kyle recalled his stories. Some would find this annoying, but Renard, who was new to this world was engrossed in his words.
"Is this the south entrance to Littlefeather? I heard there were some boars in this area." Renard was ready to test his ability.
"It is, but how do you know that? Eh, it doesn't matter. Yes, there are some boars around here. If you walk that way for about 10 minutes you should see them grazing in the field." Kyle pointed in a south eastern direction. "I would recommend you getting a squire to carry your spoils otherwise, you will only be able to collect one boar at a time."
"Don't worry about me. I have a plan. I will ask around for your shop when I return. Thanks for all the help." Renard was truly humble to Kyle. He seemed like a kind man. He hopped off the side of the carriage and waved toward Kyle, heading in the direction he pointed.
'What an interesting young man. He can't be from around here, he know too little. I am sure we will know each other better in the future, haha.' This was Kyle's thoughts as he watched Renard run off into the distance.
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After 15 minutes of walking he finally found the boars that Kyle had mentioned. He was ready. Watching with a keen eye he noticed that there was a boar that was separated from the group. Renard decided to isolate this one by itself to make it easier to take down. As he crept closer through the long grass, he noticed marks along its body that resembled lightning. However, it didn't matter to Renard he was ready to attack.
At that moment, he jumped forward slashing at the boar with the skinning knife Kyle gave him.
[You have attack a Greater Boar Leader (Lightning Attribute). 'Almighty Power' has been activated dealing the maximum amount of damage.]
[You have dealt the Greater Boar Leader (Lightning Attribute) 15 damage! 85 Health Remaining!]
"Sh*t" This time it was Renard's error that caused his downfall, not the systems.