"Shopkeeper, do you need any help?" Megumi asked to a middle-aged woman in flower stall. She startled for a second, but next she looks so happy like seeing a savior.
"Young hero, please help me. I need you to deliver this bucket flower. Can you help me?" She begged to Megumi. "I can't leave my shop. If no one can help me, I need to close my shop early" she continued, sighing. Of course, Megumi smiled at her and replied, "Ok, consider it done~"
The woman marked a house with an x mark, then give it to Megumi with a bucket of flower. "Thank you so much, young hero" she thanked Megumi with a big smile.
"Megumi. My name is Megumi. And, you're welcome" Megumi replied before walking to the marked house on the map. Just as she expected. Not even there's no exclamation mark to mark off which npc who have a quest for you, there are time too, to accept it—or maybe we should say, to ask for it.
Side Quest Completed - 'Flower Bucket Delivery'. The bouquet has been successfully delivered to its recipient, spreading joy and gratitude. Return to the florist to claim your reward.
"Thank you for your patronage" Megumi said smiling after giving the bucket flower to the costumer. After finishing the deliveries, Megumi come back to the flower stall to report.
"Thank you so much, Megumi. Here, this is for you." The woman said and gives Megumi a bag of gold and gems.
"Thank you, Shopkeeper. If you need any help again, just say to me~" Megumi replied as she walks away. She feel motivated now.
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"I found your cat" Megumi said, giving the orange cat in her hand to a young boy.
"Thank you, big sister. Here is for you" the young boy take the cat and give a few gems.
Side Quest Completed - 'Lost Pet'. The missing pet has been safely reunited with its owner. Please claim your reward.
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"Hiyaaa" Megumi shout as she pulling the fishing rod. She caught one fish, which she immediately placed in the bucket already filled with some other fish. She took the bucket and giving it to a middle-aged man with hat, that in the middle of fishing.
"Oh, you're good at this. Thank you so much for your help, Megumi. Here, take this" The man smiling and give Megumi a bag of gold and some gems.
Side Quest Completed - 'Fisherman's Catch'. The fisherman has met their quota thanks to your help. Please claim your reward."
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"Blessed Aquamancy"
It's a skill to turn the normal water into a holy water. Holy water can gives you the effect of blessing if drunk or infuse any item with the holy element, and usually sold by churches to player.
Side Quest Completed - 'Sister's Favor'. The holy water has been successfully created, imbued with divine blessings and purity. Return to the church to claim your reward.
"Maybe it can be a good business to sell my own holy water to player" She mumbled as she put the last bottle of holy water to inventory. She can imagine a light switch on for this bright idea. But minutes later, she dismissed it as she remembers how she hate player and vice versa. She quickly back to the church to bring the holy water and get her rewards.
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Side Quest Completed - 'Baker's Baking'. The baked goods for the event turned out wonderfully thanks to your help. Visit the bakery to claim your reward.
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Side Quest Completed - 'Herbalist's Garden'. The herbalist is grateful for your assistance in tending their garden. Claim your reward at the herbalist's hut.
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Side Quest Completed - 'Baker's Baking'. The baked goods for the event turned out wonderfully thanks to your help. Visit the bakery to claim your reward.
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Side Quest Completed - 'Farmhand's Favor'. The farmer is grateful for your assistance in gathering crops. Claim your reward at the farm.
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For years, Megumi helping the town's people every day. Everyone in this town know her already, and even Megumi already remember everyone's name. It's not as effective as hunting, but still the experience points she got quite decent than stealing EXP. Her favorite side quest is from the herbalist or the sister from the church. Because usually their reward can be used to exchange her intermediate skills or advanced skills.
As time goes by, players are rarely seen in this Eden City. This is just a city for novice player after all. When player's level is going up, it's a common sense to move to the higher area too. Therefore, Megumi doesn't get bullied anymore. But as she levels up, the experience points she needs is increasing, while the side quest's experience points remains the same. Not only that, the amount of side quest available is decreasing as well. She also has already bought every skill, even the advanced ones, sold in the church. There's no point to stay in this city. She too must move out soon.
One day, after Megumi submitting her daily quota of holy water and goes to praying, the Head Priest who saw her calling her to his office, in the top of the church.
"Megumi, I know that you already did a lot for this city and for its people. People in this city loves you. But, you need to move soon." He said. Megumi stunned. It's what bothering her lately. And an NPC like Head Priest, which is driven only by AI can detect it and even point it to her. I mean, even though their conversation is greatly improved, almost indistinguishable from the player, they supposed to do what they programmed, right? Is the Head Priest programmed to be worried if player isn't levelling up?
"We want you to stay, but we don't want to tie you down to this city. We would like to see you grow." He continued. Then, he opens the drawer in his desk, takes out a rosary, and gives it to Megumi. "Take this and go to Nightshade City. The Head Priest there is my friend. Ask him to help you levelling up. He will definitely help you if he sees this rosary"
Megumi still lost in her mind for a minute, but finally take the rosary. "Thank you, Father" she said, smiling. After chatting with the head priests, Megumi finally take her leave.
The sky already dark outside. Megumi in her room, sitting at the window frame enjoying the beauty of the full moon. She took out the rosary she received this afternoon and examined it. It's not an equipable item that gives you stats. It just a regular accessory. The description said it's a symbol the Kingdom gives for the Army of God. It's an army which specialized with holy attributes, focusing themselves to serve God and protecting the Kingdom from the 'darkness'. That's sounds cool, isn't it?
"Nightsade City… Isn't it one of the highest levels region in this world?" She murmured. That city is located in the border of demon world, the world of darkness. From what Megumi know about this city from the review is that its popularity is lowest than other high region since entering demon world is like entering the world of horror game. In a sensory simulation game like VIEW, the difference when you play in the ordinary console and in VIEW is like heaven and earth. Just a few crazy players, or those jerk that loves to prank other player, who recommend this place.
"With my level, can I reach that city?" She sighs, then returns the rosary to her inventory. She then slapped his cheeks with both hands, as to making up her mind. "Well, it's not like I'm gonna die in this world though. Even if I did, I just lost some experience points and will be resurrected again in the safe point." She said to herself. She then going to sleep, and decide to start her travel tomorrow.