Chapter 2: Chapter 2: Entering the Game, S-Level Hidden Quest

Chapter 2: Chapter 2: Entering the Game, S-Level Hidden Quest



Amidst lush green hills and clear waters, with flowers in full bloom, lay a somewhat dilapidated village that resembled a paradise on earth.

Upon entering the game, the first thing John did was check his own attributes.

ID: Godslayer

Level: 1 (0/100)

Class: Apprentice Mage

Talent: Plunder; Unique SSS-Level

Effect 1: Killing ordinary monsters has a 10% chance to plunder their attribute points.

Effect 2: Killing boss-level elites can permanently gain one of their skills, talents, or special attributes.

Effect 3: Killing monsters grants slaughter points; the stronger the monster, the more points. When slaughter points reach a threshold, talent effects can be enhanced or new special effects unlocked.

Health Points: 50 (Constitution * 10)

Mana Points: 80 (Spirit * 10)

Base Physical Damage: 5 (Strength * 1)

Base Magic Damage: 8+1 (Spirit * 1)

Speed: 6 (Agility * 1)

Physical Resistance: 5+1 (Constitution * 1)

Magic Resistance: 8 (Spirit * 1)

Constitution: 5; Strength: 5; Spirit: 8; Agility: 6

Luck: 1

Skills: Fireball Level 1; Deals 50% of Spirit as fire magic damage to the target; Consumes 5 mana, 3-second cooldown.

Free Attribute Points: 0

Skill Points: 0

Equipment: Wooden Staff (Common), Magic Damage +1; Novice Robe, Physical Resistance +1

John's attributes were almost the same as in his previous life, except for one significant difference... he now had an SSS-level Plunder talent!

He believed that with the Plunder talent, he could grow much faster.

John closed the attribute panel. White light flickered around him as countless players poured into the game.

Although it was just the beginning, the novice village he was in was already nearly full.

The chatter around him was incessant.

"Wow, this game is so realistic!"

"No wonder it's 100% real; I can even smell the earthy fragrance."

"The feel is so real..."

A sleazy voice emerged from the crowd, followed by a loud slap.

"Pervert, get lost! If you want to touch, touch your own chest."

A girl squeezed out of the crowd in panic. This was the game world, without any legal constraints.

"I wonder if such a realistic game allows for deeper interactions?"

"My friend wants to know too."

The crowd was bustling and noisy, with conflicts even breaking out.

John squeezed out of the crowd directly. The early stages were crucial, and he had to seize the opportunities in the novice village.

Many players rushed into the novice village, either to pick up quests or head out to the wild to hunt Level 1 Demonize Hares.

John, however, did not pick up any quests nor did he hunt monsters to level up. Instead, he headed into the forest ahead.

He remembered there was a hidden quest in the forest.

In his previous life, Aron had completed this hidden quest, obtained a low-grade divine artifact, and quickly grew stronger.Finnd new chapters at novelhall.com

As a result, Aron's Wind and Cloud Guild became a top-tier guild.

But this time, the hidden quest would be his.

John entered the area outside the novice village, where the Level 1 Demonize Hares roamed.

Screams echoed around him, and occasionally there were flashes of white light-players being killed and revived by the Demonize Hares.

"Are these powerful monsters really Level 1?"

John examined the old man and confirmed his identity: the Seventh-Rank Grand Mage, Dino.

"Sorry for intruding. Is there anything I can help you with?" John asked sincerely, his tone

respectful.

Dino was about to kill John, but upon hearing his words, he hesitated.

A cunning smile appeared on his lips as he sized John up and said, "I do have a task for you. If you can get me a Life-Sustaining Pill, I can reward you with a low-grade divine artifact." [Ding! You have triggered the S-Level hidden novice village quest: Help Dino find the Life- Sustaining Pill. Reward: Low-grade divine artifact. Accept?]

So, it was this guy! John knew Dino was setting him up.

The Life-Sustaining Pill was a high-level and rare elixir that could instantly heal any injury as

long as the person was still breathing.

In the novice village, only the alchemist Enzo had the Life-Sustaining Pill.

Dino had already asked Enzo for it but was refused and even attacked.

Left with no choice, he hid in the cave outside the novice village, barely clinging to life.

"Agree."

John accepted the quest without hesitation.

[Ding! You have accepted the S-Level hidden novice village quest: Help Dino find the Life-

Sustaining Pill. Quest duration: Four days. Reward: Low-grade divine artifact. Failure: You will be cursed by Dino and unable to leave the novice village.]

Unable to leave the novice village... This guy was really devious! John wasn't surprised.

The quest duration of four days meant Dino had about four days left to live.

John could refuse the quest and wait for Dino to die, then loot his belongings.

But John wasn't after Dino's belongings;

he wanted Dino's skills and talents.

In his previous life, Dino had brought devastating destruction to humanity on Earth during

the gods' descent.

John suspected Dino had an SS or even SSS-level talent.

His goal was to kill Dino and plunder his talent.

Even severely injured and dying, a Grand Mage could easily kill John. He had to tamper with

the Life-Sustaining Pill.

John looked at Dino with a troubled expression. "Finding a Life-Sustaining Pill in four days without any leads is impossible. I suspect you're trying to harm me."

Dino's face maintained a friendly smile. "Adventurer, we have no grievances. Why would I

harm you? The alchemist Enzo in the novice village has the Life-Sustaining Pill. He won't give it to you willingly, so you'll have to find a way to steal it." "Remember, you only have four days." Dino held up four fingers to remind John.

John nodded and confidently assured, "I will get the Life-Sustaining Pill for you within four

days."

With that, he turned and left the cave.

Dino watched John's departing figure, his expression growing darker.

"Such naive and adorable humans. I almost feel bad for what I'll do to you. Hehe..."

The flames extinguished, and sinister laughter echoed through the cave.

...

John returned to the novice village and headed straight to the apothecary. Stealing the Life-Sustaining Pill outright would be difficult. He needed to earn the

alchemist's trust first.

The apothecary was stocked with an array of medicines, but their prices were prohibitively

high.

The cheapest low-level magic and health recovery potions cost 10 copper coins each, a

fortune for players at this stage.

"Hello, adventurer. Are you here to buy potions?" A frail old man with a white beard appeared

out of nowhere, smiling as he inquired.

This was the alchemist Enzo, a Third-Rank Mage and an invincible presence to the players in

the novice village.

Of course, Enzo's greatest strength was his alchemy talent. As a high-level alchemist, he could already concoct rare elixirs like the Life-Sustaining Pill.