As soon as I got home, I slept like a monk, I admit, it was a good nap after skipping the class. When consciousness returned to my body, and I got up from bed, I decided to check Twitter, the trending topics, and clearly, Dungeon Gates World was at the top.
let's see if is there any interesting tweet....
DGW SCOUTER @DgwScouts
In the first day of Dungeon Gates World, a prodigy of rushing levels appears! Travis Lahn! Level 23! A chinese player with only 24 years old! 30 Victories in PvP 0 Losses! Eye on Him!
121 Retweets 14 Quote Retweets 942 Likes
Uh, scout? Is he going to talk about good unknown players then? Will I ever appear there? Anyway, it seems that the average level people have reached is 15. This, of course, is within the top 500 of the server. The Chinese server seems stronger, with an average of 20? I don't know how much more difficult it is.
Well, whatever, it's time for me to start grinding.
Joining world...
A new notification!
The game starts with a notification? Let me breath from yesterday.
New friend request!
Dest Slimen Lvl: 10
Race: Giant
Class: Lumberjack
Another one? I had cleared all of them yesterday, okay, just decline... Dest Slimen? Hajime said he would create his account with a new nickname...
Original Nick: SlimeDestroyer69 -> Slime + n + Destroyer - 69
It must be him.
Click.
New message!
"Dest Slimen: Heeeey! Finally, you came online. I was getting tired of waiting for you to accept. Did you like my new nickname? I really had to think a lot in this." - Various crying laughing emojis.
"Katsu Khan: Typical of you, somehow I kinda liked it, by the way, do you have any tips for the best grinding spots?"
"Dest Slimen: Come on, man, Dont be so tryhard! Have some fun first!"
"Katsu Khan: I grinded 1000 slimes, that was fun."
"Dest Slimen: Weirdo. You need to finish the main quest line first. Then you'll have your sanctuary of addicts."
"Katsu Khan: Well, okay then, I'll start right away. I'm quite behind; I wasted a lot of time in the tutorial."
"Dest Slimen: That explains your deplorable level. So many hours played and still at 5? But then tell me, why so much time in the tutorial?"
"Katsu Khan: The fairy said there was a secret quest, so I tested if it was in the tutorial."
"Dest Slimen: So theres the place u grinded 1000 slimes?"
"Katsu Khan: Of course! This game surely has my respect!"
"Dest Slimen: Ugh, all that time for a cosmetic item, what a nightmare. Anyway, reach level 15 quickly to join my guild."
"Katsu Khan: Sure, I have no worries today."
Chat closed.
Well, I think there's no more delay now. Just do the main quests in sequence...
6 hours later...
My God! This darn pig killing and quest delivery doesn't end!
Name: Katsu Khan Level:12 Class: Warrior XP: 150/1300
Strength: 65
Vitality: 105/105
Resistance: 50
Agility: 55
Magic Power: 15
Magic Resistance: 36
SKILLS: Swordsmanship ⋯ Lunge Attack +1 ⋯ Spinning Cut +1 ⋯ Riposte
Level 12, and I still couldn't get addicted. I need a break; a secondary quest should help me. Now which one? Which secondary quest should I choose...
A tab of seemingly endless secondary quests.
I can't decide, let me see... Random mode, let the lucky decide, that'll be the way.
Click.
The Lost Helmet? Boring.
Click.
The goblin village at the foot of the mountain? Generic.
Click.
The Rabbit that Stole Sugar? What kind of quest is that?
The Rabbit that Stole Sugar
A girl's rabbit from Targen village ate sugar while no one was looking. No one could stop the little rabbit after this, who run from the village. He is near of the Midas Mountain, in the forest.
Objective: Rescue the rabbit.
Reward: 0 gold, 11500 Exp
Accept Refuse
Wait.
Khan rubs his eyes
What?! 11500 experience? This quest must be bugged; I need to take advantage of it, of course, I'll accept.
Click.
It seems this Midas Mountain and Targen Village is in another province, right now I am in Elfenhein, my quest is in Rhalgmir. Just follow to the north and I will be there, hope it doesn't take too long.
20 minutes later...
This game urgently needs a way to walk automatically. This map is literally infinite; I know I'm going from one province to another, but damn, 40 minutes estimated arrival time is unfair to the player. Anyway, this map is worked out in the smallest details, atleast Rhalgmir is a dwarf province, it seems more easy then Elfenhein
A dwarf passes by Khan.
But what?! For the love of everything sacred, this dwarf looks like he was born during a bench press?? I think his shoulder was the size of my character's torso... I might end up being robbed by dwarves.
The province of Rhalgmir was extremely distinct from Elfenhein; while one was based on nature and tree constructions, in Rhalgmir, trees were hardly seen, mines of all kinds of ores were found, the magical streams that once flaunted vibrant colors turned into dark and lifeless caves.
Yuck, the climate of this place is terrible; now I understand the warning...
Anyway, after a lot of walking, I'm in the capital; things seem a bit better in the city, still unprecedented chaos, but at least it's a bit cleaner.
— Hey! Young human!
A merchant steps in front of Khan as he walks through the streets.
— Good morning?
This voice chat with NPCs still bothers me a lot...
— I see that your clothes are those of an adventurer who has just started the journey... You know you need special clothes to go into the forest, right?
What? How does he know I'm going into the forest?
— Seriously?
— Yes! Yes!! Of course! How do you not know that? No problem, I can sell you suitable clothing for a bargain of 1000 gold coins!
Khan lifts the foot. It had poop on the sole of his shoe.
— Uh... Maybe for 500 coins...
Khan approaches even more.
— Die! You miserable scoundrel! — The Dwarf shouts as he runs with his hand on his nose.
I've been refusing these vendors at my door; thanks, forest lizard.
10 minutes passes.
Well, crossing the entire capital was a pain, but I'm finally in this Targen village... Now, where should I start the search? Under some cart? No. Maybe in the village plantations? No. Perhaps in some alley...
The searches extended throughout the entire village, until Khan left and headed towards the forest beyond the village.
My god, this quest is impossible! They don't even give a hint of where this stupid ball of fur might be.
In the distance, in the forest, an elf is leaning against a tree, apparently resting
Well, asking doesn't hurt, right? I'll try to be a little more natural, at least there's no one to hear me talking to a computer...
— Hey! Are you okay?
— You see someone alone in a forest, and the first thing you ask is: are you okay? Yeah, im okay doing nothing in the middle of nothing, far away from my family in a terrible job being a useless forrest guardian.
Dwarves are really assholes, huh?
— Uh... Have you happened to see a rabbit around here?
— You're asking if I, inside a huge forest, full of animals, saw a RANDOM rabbit?
Saying it loud make it stupid...
— Well, maybe, right?
— I did, it went to the right hopping.
I can't tell if he's being sarcastic, but I just want to end this conversation and never talk to an NPC by voice in my life again. I'll just keep going right forever, for now, trusting that it wasn't sarcasm is my best option...
After a few minutes, Khan keeps turning right.
Stopping to notice, this forest is the first I've seen since I arrived in Rhalgmir, after all, everything is an infinite mining, pollution. But this forest seems to have had a similar past, several carts carrying empty minerals, discontinued tracks, it looks like an IMMENSE operation that was abandoned suddenly...
The thought is interrupted because, in the distance, the dwarf is seen again.
— LOL! YOU WALKED IN CIRCLES, YOU MORON!
Are you serious? I'm being mocked by an NPC?
The dwarf even falls to the ground laughing.
— My god... I haven't laughed like this in decades... Alright, your stupid rabbit even passed by me... Maybe you two are playing tag!
What?!
— Seriously? He really passed by?
— Yes... You know, despite being sarcastic, I don't see many animals, even in the forests around here. Most of them are corrupted or something.
— Corrupted?
— The pollution from Dianamite affects some animals; those that survive become as strong as an army. I'm just here to report the sighting to the King, in case it shows up.
— I see...
— Anyway, go look for the little rabbit; he shouldn't be far.
— Before that, answer me something, this is the first forest I've seen, but was it also a mining place?
— Well observed for a primate who walked in circles for minutes without noticing, but yes, Mount Midas is probably the largest gold reservoir in the province. King Njorn made rivers of money with the mining there, however, one day, he hastily ordered all his soldiers to return all the gold to the mountain without alarm and immediately abandoned the operation.
— That's weird.
— Indeed, but many think it affected the economy, and many rival provinces threatened invasion, maybe it was to prevent a war... A bit cowardly. If it were up to me, I'd go in and take everything! But entering there is a higher-grade crime; it can lead to the death penalty.
A noise in the bushes, and suddenly, two rabbit ears appear.
— IT'S MY CUE! THANKS FOR THE CHAT, DWARF!
— It's Harg!
Khan throws himself into the bush, to his surprise, the rabbit sprints away, fleeing.
Why nothing in this game is easy?!
A pursuit unfolds; the rabbit manages to dodge all attacks with the skill worthy of a high-level player, running towards the mountain.
Well, apparently today is the day I become a high-level criminal. This rabbit won't escape my grasp, and when I catch it, there will be rabbit soup for me and Harg... Actually, I need to rescue this little bastard, right? Better stop trying to throw my sword at it.
Khan climbs the mountain after the rabbit until he reaches its summit. From there, some of the polluted air disperses, and the tracks seem to lead in that direction despite being worn out. Khan has a broad view of the capital; the dwarves, already tiny, look like miniatures. He can even see the border of Elfenhein.
What an epic scene. Pursuing this rabbit wasn't entirely bad. Despite being a video game, this landscape is extremely admirable. The sound of the wind in my headphones, the trees swaying beneath me, they did an excellent job. They could have just made a weelchair user rabbit.
Khan then begins to enter the cave. As he goes deeper, more paths diverge, but he sticks to the one with tracks and hopes the rabbit had the good sense to follow...
The ambiance of this cave is starting to feel like a horror game. It's a creepy atmosphere, and combined with my dark room, it's a recipe for me to scream loud enough to wake up my mom's jailer. Was this place designed by a company focused on sinister environments?
At the end of the path, where the tracks seemed to stop, an extremely bright light is seen. Apparently, that room was what illuminated all those paths; it was as if a mini sun was inside the mountain.
Finally, the end of this terrifying environment's crossing...
Upon crossing the threshold that separated a light whose vision was impassable, an image shocked in an inexplicable way, not only Khan's character but also the player, Katsu.
A... Immense Dragon? And infinite Gold?
An immense cavernous hall, it was hard to decide what was more astonishing, the massive amount of gold whose shine could blind the player, or the immense dragon with golden scales resting on top of the largest pile of gold.
Notification!
This is a World Boss.
Die in combat erases your character forever.
Recommended Level: 100.
Recommended Party Members: 10.
Okay, this warning certainly helped emphasize how significant this find is. All right, just retreat, forget about this rabbit, it doesn't matter anyway. It's a lot of XP, but I have much more to lose...
Quickly glancing at the dragon for the last sight of the majestic creature, Khan spots the rabbit on its head.
Damn it, this rabbit is going to get me into trouble...
Suddenly, one of the dragon's eyes opens, revealing a vibrant crimson gaze, and a new music track plays in the background.
Pop-up:
The Dragon With Unpronounceable Name - ZolotoGullKin
Lvl: ??? HP: ???/??? WorldBoss
DANGER!
This is bad. I need to run, get out of here.
Khan stares at the rabbit; it seems to be mocking him.
No. I'm tired of running, I've spent my whole life playing as a mage and running away. I'm done being a wimp; this time, I won't be a coward!
The dragon get up, a lot of gold falls from his back. His head is in the top of cave, staring with his crimson's eyes at Khan.
— Human. I will give you a chance to spare your life. Leave behind all your belongings and exit without your honor, crawling. — The dragon seems to have a kind of telepathic communication with the character.
The dragon mouths open, a lot of steam keeps coming out of it.
— Not without the rabbit.
A burst of fire is unleashed, it melts everything in the way; Khan barely escapes.
Notification!
The heat of the fire burst its too high. Staying close will cause several damage.
Khan's Hp 105 -> 45
Oh my, what?! 60 damage dodging the burst completly? This is bad; my character is going to turn into barbecue quickly...
In a flash, the rabbit that once fled from Khan now runs towards him, as if seeking salvation from their common enemy.
To save your furry butt, you come, huh, you little piece of crap?
At the moment he grabs the rabbit, the dragon's claws start to approach at high speed.
Alright, I don't have much to think about; I only have one option!
— Riposte!
As a desperate move, the character goes into riposte against the dragon's claws, but at the moment of contact, Khan is teleported to the entrance of the dragon's hall
— What an idiot! Run! — Says a human with a purple cloak.
Idiot!? I mean, I would definitely die there, can't disagree.
Both start running, and the cave shakes as if there's a great earthquake.
— When I say jump, you jump!
— What?! Do you know there's a huge precipice at the entrance of the cave?!
— Follow me or become toast, your choice, now... Jump!
In a leap of faith, they launch themselves toward the precipice; a huge burst of fire projects above them, where they would be if they hadn't jumped to change the altitude level, the fire burst was so large that everyone in the royal capital who was more than 10 minutes away should have seen the anomaly.
And what's this guy's plan now? Die from a fall so as not to lose the character? Clever...
When close to the fatal impact, a small teleport of the two is made, resulting in a perfect landing on the ground.
— Wooow. That was fun. And surprisingly tense?
— Are you crazy, you idiot?! Riposte against that dragon monstrosity? Who do you think you are?
— Easy there, buddy, it was my last resort. What else could I do besides trying?
— Yeah... There have been a lot of crazy people accepting death recently... Anyway, you're welcome for saving you. My name is Leaby.
— Oh, Leaby? Nice to meet you, I'm Katsu, but here you can call me Khan.
— I don't have much time to chat, you know, I was in the cave to investigate why the mining stopped, which became quite evident, but now that everyone knows there were people, I better get going. It was a pleasure saving you! Someday you'll pay me back!
— Goodbye...
What a weird guy, extremely involved in the character.
Notification!
New Title Acquired!
The Fearful of Dragons.
Description: You run away from the battle against ZolotoGullKin, so he gave to you this title. The only way to remove this title is killing him.
You yellow dickhead! Did he really give me this title? Miserable golden lizard...
Anime music starts playing.
One day... I'm going to farm you so much that you'll get tired of dying to me, you damn little dragon. Although that day will take a while; I won't go back there anytime soon...
— Katsuu!!! If you don't leave for school in 5 minutes, I'll turn this computer into an aquarium!! — His mother's voice penetrates his headsets and completely removes him from the game's atmosphere.
Level Up — 13
Level Up — 14
Level Up — 15
Level Up — 16
Level Up — 17
Level Up — 18
Level Up — 19
Level Up — 20
— Okay, Mom, I'm going!
Well, promise is a promise, Hajime. I'm ready to join the guild. But that's after school; for now, I'm off.
Click.