Chapter 92: Scene Battle - Joining the Guild Without Regret
The golden exclamation mark hovering over Su Yu's head drew some baffled glances from nearby players. If he were an NPC, nobody would question it, but seeing a fellow player essentially issuing quests was... unique.
However strange it seemed, players were still lining up, eager to see what mission "The Nemesis" might offer.
"Ding! Congratulations on triggering the large-scale scene battle [Giantwood Canyon Encounter]."
**Battle Details:**
- **Introduction:** The Imperial Princess, Alizee, is en route to Maple Leaf City to negotiate with rebel leader Anzu Cypher. However, an ambush has been set at Giantwood Canyon by bandits of unknown origin. The princess's convoy is lightly guarded.
- **Requirements:** Assist the player 'The Nemesis' in protecting the princess's convoy. Convoy damage must not exceed 50%, and Princess Alizee must survive. (Current Damage: 0%)
- **Rewards:** 3,000 EXP, 10 Psionic Coins.
Excited by the quest, players gathered around Su Yu, chattering eagerly.
"[Giantwood Canyon Encounter]? This is definitely related to the main storyline!" one player exclaimed.
"Yeah, I remember they discussed the princess's journey to Maple Leaf City at the meeting yesterday. This mission must be part of it!"
The main storyline's scope thrilled them—thousands of quests, lore-rich encounters, and high experience rewards. Su Yu stayed calm, answering questions from players curious about the princess's journey while they accepted the quest one by one, clearing out in an orderly line.
About five minutes later, with half the players having received the quest, an assassin made his way through the crowd toward Su Yu. His presence turned heads—it was 'A Thousand Cups Not Drunk' , the second-ranked player on the leaderboards.
While other guild leaders had approached Su Yu earlier with recruitment offers only to be rebuffed, 'A Thousand Cups Not Drunk's ' reserved nature kept him on the sidelines until now.
Walking up to Su Yu, he said, "Nemesis, can I join your guild?"
His words immediately drew the attention of the surrounding guild leaders. 'A Thousand Cups Not Drunk' , a top-ranking player, wanted to join *Nemesis*'s guild? No wonder he'd declined their offers.
Su Yu looked him over. 'A Thousand Cups Not Drunk' was around 30, his solid physique showing through the leather armor of his Assassin class—a powerful player by all accounts.
Not one to pass up a valuable ally, Su Yu immediately sent him a guild invitation.
"Ding! Player 'A Thousand Cups Not Drunk' has joined your guild."
"Welcome! So, why did you want to join my guild?" Su Yu asked, wondering if his reputation had made an impression.
'A Thousand Cups Not Drunk' replied, "I've been watching you since you cleared the [Green Pasture] dungeon. When you answered all the questions from the village chief in Yang Village correctly, I could tell you have a deep understanding of the game's content."
Su Yu gave a humble nod. "Of course."
'A Thousand Cups Not Drunk' then asked, "Is it possible to switch my Assassin class to a Warrior class? Honestly, I'm not very fond of being an Assassin, but I don't want to start over from scratch either."
Su Yu grinned. "I happen to know the answer to that."
Not only could Su Yu help him switch from Assassin to Warrior, but he could even guide him into his dream class—[Martial Artist], a unique class he'd excelled in during his previous life.
"Really?" 'A Thousand Cups Not Drunk's eyes lit up. "Can you tell me the method? Name your price."
"Let's discuss it in a private chat." Su Yu sent him a friend request, and 'A Thousand Cups Not Drunk' quickly accepted, realizing it wasn't something to discuss openly.
Su Yu started: "Even if you want to switch to Warrior, I don't think that would fully satisfy you, right?"
'A Thousand Cups Not Drunk' remained silent, but he knew Su Yu was right. While the Warrior class was an improvement, wearing heavy armor and becoming a tank didn't align with his vision of the perfect class.
Su Yu continued, "I know of a class that would suit you far better than Warrior."
A Thousand Cups Not Drunk's curiosity grew. "Which class?"
"In the third expansion, *Pandaren Empire*, four new classes will be introduced: Warrior, Taoist, Monk, and Martial Artist. The Martial Artist class would be a perfect fit for you."
A Thousand Cups Not Drunk's eyes brightened at this. Being a martial artist in real life, the prospect of a game class that aligned with his training excited him. But then he frowned.
"That expansion won't release for another four months," he pointed out, "so I guess I'll have to wait."
Su Yu replied, "Not necessarily. There's a hidden quest that would allow you to unlock the Martial Artist class early."
Stunned, 'A Thousand Cups Not Drunk' couldn't help but wonder if Su Yu was secretly a developer. Knowing about a hidden mission that could unlock a future class early could easily fetch a high price on the black market, perhaps even hundreds of thousands of coins.
Su Yu sent him another message: "I'll tell you how to unlock this hidden quest if you promise to help me collect some materials when you get to the Pandaren Empire."
Su Yu had long planned to explore the Pandaren Empire, an area rich in resources. However, with two major storyline quests to tackle, he couldn't justify the detour. Sending Qianbei Buzui there would be the next best thing.
"Alright, I'll help you," 'A Thousand Cups Not Drunk' agreed.
Seeing his enthusiasm, Su Yu continued, "Before you decide, I need you to understand both the advantages and disadvantages of becoming a Martial Artist."
"First, the downsides: once you transfer, you'll be sent to the Pandaren Empire, where you'll be isolated from the main areas for at least a month. Second, Martial Artist skill books won't be readily available, so you may fall behind mainstream players temporarily."
"As for the upsides: you'll have a class that perfectly aligns with your skills, and all the game resources of the Pandaren Empire will be yours for four months. No competition, no interference. You'll have an entire region to yourself."
'A Thousand Cups Not Drunk' considered this and replied, "I'm willing to take on the Martial Artist class! I'll collect the items you need, as promised."
Su Yu nodded in satisfaction. "Good. Stick with me for now. Once we finish this mission, I'll tell you how to unlock the hidden quest."
"Understood," 'A Thousand Cups Not Drunk' replied. He knew this was a rare opportunity, one he didn't want to let slip.
He glanced at the players around him. He'd farmed monsters solo in the past, and now he'd face new challenges as a lone pioneer in the Pandaren Empire.
"I hope the Martial Artist class truly suits me," he thought, already anticipating his journey ahead.
*(End of Chapter)*
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