Chapter 377
As the inhabitants of Dawn City emerged from the spatial rift, William received a notification of task completion. Similar prompts flooded the screens of other players, although the extent of their achievements varied, as did their rewards:
[Ding: The Bright Red Blood task has been successfully completed.]
[Ding: Your completion of this S-level task stands at an impressive 130%.]
[Ding: You will receive a reward of 1 million Experience Points plus an additional 300000 Experience Points.]
[Ding: You have acquired the talent 'Real Eye.']
The prince found himself stunned. Despite his Advanced Level, he typically received modest rewards for main tasks. However, this time, despite not making a single move himself, he had indirectly caused the deaths of dozens of master vampires, which seemed to be the primary factor behind the task's remarkably high evaluation.
Setting aside his pondering, he examined the newly acquired talent, 'Real Eye,' which he recognized as a valuable asset from his previous gaming experience. It was undoubtedly one of the premier talents for Rangers and melee Professionals:
[Talent: Real Eye - Your eyes possess the ability to discern the weaknesses of your enemies. When targeting an enemy's vital areas, such as the head or heart, your critical hit damage is boosted by 100%. Additionally, even when striking non-weak Points, your critical hit rate increases by 30%.]
The 30% increase in critical hit rate for non-weakness attacks seemed almost negligible in comparison to the astonishing ability to double critical hit damage when striking vital areas. For those who specialized in head and heart shots, this talent was akin to a golden ticket to explosive damage.
Observing the sea of players around him and recalling the forum discussions, William found himself at a loss for words. The vampires were gone, likely taken away within a mere two or three hours. High-level vampires had mostly managed to escape, fleeing from the relentless player onslaught. Unfortunately, less than half of the middle-level vampires had met their end, falling into the hands of the relentless players.
Many players had returned to Dawn City to exchange the captured vampires for contribution Points, equipment, positions, and more. However, a group of players lingered behind, eagerly awaiting the emergence of someone from the spatial rift.
For the players of Dawn City, the outcome was nothing short of jubilant. Their main task had been successfully accomplished, while players from the other two factions found themselves embroiled in chaos and confusion. They had encountered betrayal once again, with their faction leaders seemingly deceiving them. This turn of events left many disheartened and questioning their loyalty.
In a moment of despair, a soldier player slumped to the ground, exclaiming, "The faction is disbanded once more!"
"Dawn City triumphs again."
"Why does this happen, not just in the Steel Duchy but also in the Emerald Grand Duchy? It's inconceivable that the kings, marquises, earls, and nobles of the Emerald Grand Duchy were all vampire overlords. Could it be that Dawn City is the true protagonist force, threading through each version of the game?"
"Let's not rush. Check the forums. Someone has posted a topic!"
[What Does Dawn City Represent in the World of 'Gods' Game?]
Posted by: FuriousLittleFatty, Current [Gods] Number 1 Streamer.
"To be honest, from the very first day of the game's internal testing, I made my home in Dawn City. At that time, it was nothing more than a small, dilapidated town with a meager population."
"Yet, even then, I could sense something extraordinary about Dawn City."
"During the game's internal testing phase, Elves, dwarves, and humans coexisted here harmoniously. There were nearly ten epic and Legendary bosses residing within its walls."
"When the game reached beta version 1.0, I returned to Dawn City once more. By then, it had undergone significant changes. Its population had swelled, and the Dawn Corps had risen in strength at an astonishing rate."
"I even heard a rumor that our prince was a dragon slayer, having wrested a dragon from the Steel Principality."
"In fact, tensions had been brewing between the Steel Principality and Dawn City, implying a future rivalry."
"When the Steel Principality engaged in a conflict with the Blackrock Principality, it was Dawn City's mercenaries who played a crucial role in their defeat."
"Upon reaching version 2.0, the population of Dawn City surged once more. Various races, including the Yu, took up residence here. Even an angel had joined our ranks."
"Goldnarcissus, the leader of the Free Alliance in the Steel Principality and its reigning king, had become a monstrous hybrid, part man and part devil."
"Leading 70% of the Dark Army from the southeast region, he attempted to conquer Dawn City."
"Yet, he met his demise."
"Since then, the Heiyan Principality voluntarily relinquished its military authority, and the southeast region effectively became the territory of Dawn City."
"However, what is the true nature of Dawn City's rule?"
The vampire from Donghai City provoked Dawn City, leading to the destruction of Donghai City during the version update.
Meanwhile, the territory of Dawn City expanded further to the northeast in Version 3.0.
For the first time, William the prince assigned us the task of hunting down vampires hidden in the dark, known as the "bright red blood" mission.
Now, everything has become clear. Emerald Grand Duchy, the nobles, and officials of Lan Yu Grand Duchy are all vampires. These two countries were under vampire control, living in the shadows of these creatures. Many commoners didn't even realize that their noble Lords were vampires.
However, all these vampires have been captured now. Barring any unexpected events, the two countries will soon descend into chaos.
What role will our prince play in all of this? The answer is self-evident. With our prince's extraordinary abilities, even if other kingdoms get involved, Dawn City will reap significant benefits. Moreover, he has entered a different realm, promising even greater rewards.
In fact, what I want to emphasize is that Dawn City is a growing force closely intertwined with our players, guiding us through each successive version update.
We used to view Dawn City as a mere novice village. However, it has grown exponentially, becoming a formidable power in the southern region.
What does William possess now? He boasts nearly ten legends, hundreds of epics, and legions of followers. There's even an elderly woman with a formidable mage at her side, supported by the entire Black Leaf Elf community. And there's the possibility of a marriage to the Moonlight Elf Princess.
Moreover, have you heard about the Magic Martial Arts Conference? Odom Heavy-Hammer is the last prince of the lonely Dwarf Empire, and Xiyan Little Angel led the Winged Tribe to join Dawn City. What's their purpose?
Take another look at the less prominent figures around the prince, and you'll discover that each of them has a significant background, perhaps even an undisclosed past.
What does this all mean? What kind of prince can bring together protagonists from all races in such a remarkable manner?
This is the destiny protagonist.
If we haven't joined Dawn City already, when will we?
Trust me. After the "bright red blood" mission concludes, William will announce the next main task. In my opinion, the game company has set up William the prince to grow steadily from weakness to becoming the ultimate protagonist, far different from protagonists in other regions.
Your Highness, you may very well accompany us to the final version, the protagonist of the gods!
That's my conclusion. Friends, what do you think?
Angry Xiaopang's post was featured and promoted by the moderators, who were all dedicated female fans of William.
As a result, countless responses poured in:
"Absolutely makes sense. Dawn City never misses a main task, and our City Lord always finds ways to participate or lets us participate, no matter how far away it is."
"We can even participate in the main tasks of other principalities using the Dawn Mercenary Regiment's identity."
"Dawn City has a solid reputation for delivering on its promises, and its benefits surpass those of many other camps."
"Remember when 'Meichuan Neiku' went on a killing spree in the streets of Emerald Grand Duchy, Capital City? William still protected him. We are truly fortunate to have such a leader."
"Stop it, stop it! We Emerald players are getting emotional. Can we join Dawn City? It seems that in this game, being William's son is the ultimate occupation."
"I never imagined that the Vice Mayor was the last descendant of the Lonely Mountain Dwarf Empire. The Dwarf Prince, the Elf Prince, the Elf Princess, the Battle Angel of the Winged Tribe – are they all just supporting characters for humans?"
William glanced at the forum and couldn't help but secretly applaud Xiaopang. He was truly an asset. William decided to give him a hidden task to boost his strength, ensuring he could continue to advocate for the cause in the future.
Next, the journey continued.
William paid no attention to those players who refused to leave.
This marks the first time we inform the Red Fire Kingdom of the results.
As for the Red Fire Kingdom and Vercruz Chi Yan, they had never expected the vampire incident to be resolved so swiftly, and it had not caused any trouble in the two Grand Duchies. This unexpected turn of events significantly boosted William's popularity within the camp.
There seemed to be no way out, and a reliable alliance became paramount. In particular, Vercruz Chi Yan had been contemplating how to assist William in dealing with the aftermath. After all, if they intended to invade the two Grand Duchies, they would need to employ certain strategies and pay a price. But now, it was all resolved. The vampires were eradicated, from the top to the bottom, and even the remaining high-level vampires were now middle-level members of these two countries, afraid to return home. They had all fled!
And so, in the following days, seismic changes took place in the two Emerald Grand Duchy and Lan Yu Grand Duchy. The emissary from the Red Fire Kingdom voluntarily disclosed that the rulers within the territories of the two countries were vampires who had perished due to infighting among their kind. In addition, Dawn City had apprehended many vampires, easily proven as nobles through the use of water mirrors.
However, there was no internal strife among the civilian forces of the two countries. The Red Fire Kingdom hired the Dawn City Legion to temporarily maintain order in the two principalities. The arrival of the Dawn regular army, along with some influential military leaders, deterred these human military leaders from acting recklessly, even if they harbored ambitions.
Simultaneously, the emissary from the Red Fire Kingdom announced that the two principalities would soon choose a new king to ascend the throne. But this choice was merely symbolic, as the two kings would remain puppets. William had done the same in the Duchy of BlackRock, albeit more discreetly. The Red Fire Kingdom's approach allowed those who wished to know the truth to discover it, but they were powerless to resist.
In any case, William had unexpectedly resolved the main task of this version with remarkable speed. However, speed was not the only factor. Players would soon receive the super-main task of a ten-year bloody battle, which was even more exciting. As Little Fat had said, regardless of the main task's location, Dawn City could transport players there, even if it was thousands of miles away.