8 Eye of the Storm

Didn't Tomoe say that she was the tenth ranker? How did she get surrounded so easily be those men then...am I missing something?

I was lost in my thoughts as I scaled the wall on the city, avoiding the patrols and heading over to the training grounds via my normal route.

By now I had memorized the city from above, I basically knew every back alley and hiding spot, thanks to traversing on rooftops so much.

While running through an alley, I heard a conversation by chance that caught my attention.

"Can you believe it? Lynx as already killed 30 people and it's not even a week into the game yet!"

"That's not even a big deal, did you hear about the sudden large guild called Gemstone that popped out of nowhere? I heard it's lead by a really handsome archer!"

"Don't you also know about that other guild, started by a mysterious thief? The member count is growing as fast as Gemstone."

Handsome archer and mysterious thief? Sounds like my troublemaking brothers are up to something again, how interesting.

"No way, what about that super guild called East Wind, started by the tenth ranker. And another guild called Quicksilver, started by the ninth. Or that obnoxious one started by that upstart spoiled brat Fang."

Amazing, lots of interesting guilds are starting up already. I don't really think I'll join on though, sounds like too much trouble. Sorry that you won't be getting another 'guild leader' web novel as you expected~. Hehe, I'm soloing this game.

Finding my master once again busy talking to rangers, I stood off to the side and looked for the two guards who I had remembered from the previous time. Spotting them standing guard in the same place as before, I walked up to them and grinned.

"Hello! Thank you very much for helping me back then, Charles, Jason," I exclaimed while scratching my cheek. "I don't like crowds a lot, too much hassle."

I two of them stared at each other then looked towards me with smiles.

"Pffft, no need to thank us, ma'am! We truly didn't do much." Jason said while chuckling.

"Yeah! All us soldiers here really respect ya for bein' able to put up with Marshall's grueling trainin'. Ya know?" Charles said with his accent, patting his partner on the back with a hearty laugh.

Seeing the two NPC guards act so friendly, I was once again at awe at how complicated these computer-generated AIs were. I could barely tell them apart from normal players!

"Well, I would feel bad if I didn't do anything," I responded while shyly scratching my head. "Here, I'll give you some gold I had on me, I have too much for just one person anyway."

Taking out two gold coins, I gave one to each of them. Seeing their shocked expressions, I laughed out loud.

"M-ma'am isn't this too much for just movin' our heads?!" Charles said while holding the gold piece in shaking hands like it was an important family heirloom.

I cocked my head to the side, why was he freaking out about just once gold coin? I have over a hundred more in my inventory I got when doing random stuff.

"T-t-this is more than what we earn from a year's salary! Even just one silver coin could last someone a week if spent on the bare necessities. This is too much!" Jason cried out while trying to hand the coins back to me.

"No no, it's fine!" I denied while refusing the gold. "I have plenty left from hunting, this is just pocket change for me."

Hearing this, the two guards bowed their heads deep in gratitude. Thanking me over and over again.

"Wait, what are you two doing?! You'll embarrass me, don't do that!" I sputtered, quickly gesturing for them to stop.

"We are forever in your debt, Madam Lynx!"

"Yes, we are, ya know. Jason's mother is actually in debt. So this will easily cover it up with more ta spare! We can never thank you enough."

[You have gained max reputation with NPCs guards Jason and Charles. You are now able to summon them up to once a day. If their favorability with you drops below seventy then the ability will be revoked.]

I'm too good at this game, let's go.

Happy with the unexpected development I waved farewell to my two new NPC buddies and walked towards my mentor.

"Sir! I have successfully cleared my PK points!" I saluted while keeping my expression as stern as possible.

"Hmm, good job. You really are a great find after all."

Why do you talk about me like some kind of treasure?! I mean, it's nice and all but why?!

"Well then, something came up with some other rangers and I need you to take care of it okay?" He grinned while pushing all his work onto me.

You lazy bastard…

[Disciple of a Legend- 8/12

Good job! Your PK points are now cleared, butanother group of rangers needs your help

Goal: Find the player 'Asterios' and tell him you will be helping him with his mission

Failure: Reputation among all NPCs will drop, 'Asterios' can choose to send you to prison for a day

Success: Next mission in the quest chain, Weapon depending on your contribution towards the mission

Special: Unique Skill

Let's hope that this Asterios guy is patient, kind, and forgiving. Oh, and that his party is good at doing their job.

"Of course, sir! I will get ready right away."

"Good! Here," He said while placing his hand on my forehead. "This skill has helped me throughout many adventures, I will teach it to you."

With information flowing through my mind, I sucked in a cold breath. This skill would be very useful in many ways…

Thanking my mentor, I walked out of the training grounds.

Hyping myself up, I left for the market, once again leaping like a cat over rooftops. Halfway to my destination, a notification suddenly popped up in front of me.

['Mace of the Orc King' has been sold for 2 gold]

['Orc Mage's Robe' has been sold for 3 gold]

Ohhhhh? Not bad, but my earnings were nothing compared to what I got from achievements and hidden quests! Let's go buy some gear!

Hopping down into a secluded alleyway, I walked out into the busy market. Not suspicious at all yes.

I took in a deep breath of air, a bustling street was always fun to traverse through! Excited for new equipment, I held my expectations high and started my shopping spree.

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…

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Nothing.

That was what I found.

Absolutely nothing useful for a level six ranger. WHY?!?! I was so excited too!?

A light bulb suddenly went off above my head.

Ah, I completely forgot that the average players were still at level three...dammit! Clinging onto my last hope, I dashed into the auction house and pulled up the sales. My eyes skimmed over the seemingly never-ending list praying for a suitable piece of equipment. About to give up, my eyes caught onto one sale.

I found one. Unique level 6 dagger called Eye of the Storm, selling for ten gold coins.

Sold, my friend!

I put down my bid at ten gold without a shred of hesitation, that knife was calling my name! I could hear it!

"No way! Some maniac is actually wasting ten gold coins on a level 6 knife? If I had that much gold, I could buy myself a plot of land!"

"Shhhh, don't speak so loud Tahoe, you don't want to attract the attention of such a wealthy person."

Beside me, I heard a swordsman and a female ranger whispering to each other after seeing my high bid.

Hey, you know I'm standing right next to you…

I noted down their names, Tahoe and Heavenly, maybe I'll kill them later if there's a chance?

Pfffft, I'm just joking, I'm not that mean. Plus, it sounds tiring.

I easily won the bid for the knife and opened up my inventory.

[Eye of the Wind - Unique

Increases strength by 2

Increases agility by 2

Attack 20

Increases charisma by 1

Satisfied with my new purchase, I equipped the pitch black knife underneath my cloak. Skimming over the auction once again, I stocked up on arrows and bought a few cheap throwing knives. I also bought another item that caught my attention, but that would have to wait. Thinking back to what the swordsman had said earlier, I headed towards the town center, curious about buying a plot of land with the 98 pieces of gold I still had left.

Leisurely taking my time walking down the busy roads instead of running up top, I enjoyed my surroundings. I've always been a crowd person after all. Memorizing spots that caught my interest or places and players that piqued my curiosity, I stored the information I had collected in the back of my head and arrived at my destination.

The Town Hall.