Chapter 44

Ch 44

Leeha learned how great the Sacred Knights were, not because of their magic or power, but because of the notification window suddenly floating in front of him.

[Achievement: Sacred Knight’s Respect (C)]

Congratulations!

You have gained the respect of the Sacred Knights; the Knight Order in charge of the defense of the capital of the Fibiel Kingdom. You will surely have a good relationship with those who appreciate your skills.

Reward: Continental reputation +50

‘A good relationship?’

The first time they met was when Leeha had created a riot, but it was said that they were going to have a good relationship.

Leeha smirked and looked at the other message of the notification window.

‘Defense of the capital...’

It was impossible for Leeha, a former army sniper, to not know what it meant.

They must be of the highest level amongst the Knight Orders in order to be entrusted with the defense of the capital. Although the only reward was fame, it was by no means small.

‘My Continental reputation so far was only 30 points?.’

And users couldn’t get it so easily. Thanks to clearing all the hidden quests at Candle Castle, he gained 30 reputation for being commissioned as an honorary guard.

But gaining 50 points just by getting respected by a knight?

‘There is a “Knight’s Respect”. So, is there a “Knight Commander’s Respect”? Or the respect of other knights?’

Moreover, from the title, it was certainly not a one-off achievement. Leeha couldn’t even get beyond the walls, and could only follow Sir Digrom.

“This place should do. Okay, what is that Bear to you?”

They were in a place far from the gate. It was only when the crowd was no longer in the way did Sir Digrom stop.

Leeha did not answer immediately.

Sir Digrom in front of him and Sir Cindergard standing behind him.

The two promised not to attack Leeha, but it was clear that they were in a position to guard against him.

“You don’t have to be too alert. I don’t think an Honorary Guard at Candle Castle will make a fuss in the capital of the kingdom.”

“Oh? Ah! Did you know?”

“Of course. We know that you have worked hard for Candle Castle, no, for our Fibiel Kingdom.”

He didn’t know how they knew, but after hearing Sir Cindergard’s words, Leeha was relieved.

‘Is the national contribution showing its effect? Or is it fame?’

He didn’t know what it was, but Leeha could guess that it was one of the two. If he thought about it, it was the same in front of the gate.

At least, the courtesy they gave to Leeha and the wizards with presumed levels 150 or higher were the same.

“You have tamed the bear cub ... No, I don’t think it’s right to say tamed, but I’ve confirmed that it doesn’t attack people.”

“I see. I don’t think you’re a tamer, excuse me, but is the coat you’re wearing made of Agonia Oso’s leather?”

“Yes.”

“Hoh. So maybe that’s why.”

Sir Cindergard nodded and looked at Sir Digrom.

Leeha had answered yes, but he didn’t know the purpose of their question.

“It is rare to see a monster that does not attack humans, but it will not be allowed to enter Aelstock. As you can see, even if it is completely tamed, it can cause confusion.”

“Then what should I do?”

“Humans go to human villages, and bears go to bear villages.”

“Are you saying that I let it go?”

Sir Cindergard nodded his head. Because they were in charge of the defense of the capital and not ordinary gatekeepers, Leeha was not able to do anything.

“Can I enter Aelstock?”

“Of course.”

Sir Cindergard once again banged and struck his left chest.

Leeha’s worries did not last long, he loved the little guy, but Sir Cindergard’s words are certainly valid.

Humans to human territory, bears to bear territory.

The NPC Knights checked again whether it was tamed.

If Leeha, who had national contribution, had tamed the bear cub then there would have been an indicator.

In other words, since there was no such indicator, wasn’t he trying to check whether it was a monster or not?

‘In the end, unless one is a tamer, one should think that taming is impossible, right?’

“Kuang, Kupong.”

“U-uwah! Come on?”

The cub suddenly rushed to him. Since it was large, it was inevitable that Leeha was also surprised.

“A-ak. It hurts, you punk! Now you are getting it!”

The cub ran into him and bit Leeha’s hand. The bear quickly sipped the slowly leaking drop of blood. Even when Leeha was eating grilled meat, it had never been like this, so why was it acting like this so suddenly?

“Oh? Huh?”

Without understanding, he raised his arm.

The light emanating from the large bear cub blinded him.

[Achievement: Soul Mate (D+)]

Congratulations! You, who took risks and respected Middle Earth’s creatures, have a companion linked to your soul. Even though you are apart, your companion will never forget you.

Reward: Intellect +4, Mind +5, Skill: Soul link acquisition.

You are the third registrant of the achievement [Soul Mate].

The first three registrants of the achievement will be recorded in the Hall of Fame, and an additional 200% of the existing effect is applied.

Effect: Intellect +8, Mind +10

“W-what is this? Soul mate?”

Not a pretty girl, but a bear? It occurred to him, but Leeha no longer wanted to play pranks.

“Kkuuung.......”

“Yes, I guess you’re saying you won’t forget me. Thank you, kid.”

Huh, huh.

Leeha pinched the bear’s cheeks and shook its face. It was really goodbye now.

“Be healthy.”

“Kuung.”

The bear cub turned around and walked into the woods.

“Goodbye, kid!”

“Kkuuuuuu—.”

The bear cub didn’t look back. Slowly entering the forest, the footsteps of the bear cub slowed down for a while and then it made one long cry.

“Tsk.”

Leeha looked at the forest for a long time, leaning against his musket. Until he no longer saw the bear cub, the kid.

The steps he took towards the capital were heavier than he thought.

‘I didn’t feel like this even when I separated from Biyemi or Jin Gonggong.’

Was it because they were users that he could talk to at any time?

Perhaps it was because they only received a penalty upon death, and he didn’t need to worry about them disappearing forever. But the kid was different.

That bear cub could be hunted at any time and could disappear at any moment.

After walking back to the capital, he remembered the rewards from his achievement.

‘The skill! Yes, there was that.’

He quickly reopened the notification window. The rise of intelligence and mind. Third registrant in the Hall of Fame.

Of the more than 100 million cumulative users, should he be surprised that there were two more people who did the same thing as Leeha, or should he be surprised that there were only two?

‘There were others like me? If it’s a baby monster, wouldn’t they have shot and killed it as soon as they saw it?’

To gain more experience! He couldn’t help but think this. The other two who got the achievement would have been great people.

[Beginner’s Soul Link]

Description: You can summon the soul of your soul mate. The soul of the summoned soulmate can regain the body it possessed just before its death, and can be strengthened according to the user’s level. (Skill cannot be leveled up.)

Effect: Summon Soul Mate for 30 minutes, additional enhancement:1/2 of user’s level

Mana: 200

Cooldown: 24 hours

“Hmm... ... Can be summoned. Having the body just before death. Did they expect the monster to get caught someday?

‘Then what if it didn’t die? Will it always get updated to its latest state? All monsters leveled up, right? No. It may be because it was not just a monster, but a soulmate state.

If normal monsters continued to level up, hunting for normal users would have been impossible.

Anyway, according to the description of the skill, the moment it dies someday, the strength of the Soul Mate would remain the same from then on.

It meant that the summoned soul could only be strengthened by additional enhancements based on the user’s level.