Chapter 6: Power of the Benevolence Stat (2)

Chapter 6: Power of the Benevolence Stat (2)

Ding!

[The Envoy of God is one bestowed with the significant role of representing the holy will of the Solarian God on earth. One who represents such noble deeds must always possess the right body, right thoughts, and the right mindset.]

[Benevolence stat is a total of 1.]

[All stats increase by +1.]

"S-stats window! I should check my stats window!"

[Kai]

Class: Solaris Cleric

Level: 46

Title: Envoy of God

HP: 9,200

Holy Power: 17,700

Stats

Strength: 22 Stamina: 92

Intelligence: 22 Agility: 22

Holiness: 177 Benevolence: 1

"...It really applied."

Kai's eyes trembled as he observed the stats that increased in accordance with his Benevolence stat.

If I help an NPC in trouble, my Benevolence stat increases by one.

In other words, for each quest, all his stats increased by one.

Kai, excited, began to cool his head and started calculating.

"My current level is 46, but if I only consider the sum of my stats..."

He possessed stats comparable to a character of level 56. Of course, this calculation was just looking at the sum of all his stats.

If he had actually developed his character to level 56, he wouldn’t have invested stats in Strength, Agility, or Intelligence, instead focusing solely on Stamina and Holiness. However, it wasn’t a loss. Strength, Agility, and Intelligence were also stats that played their role well.

If later my Benevolence stat surpasses 200, 300...

It would be the birth of a one-of-a-kind all-around character!

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Kai, with a smile curling up the corners of his mouth, turned around.

I don't have time to just stand around.

He ran toward the quest board as if possessed, intending to exclusively possess all the quests before anyone else could take them.

***

A pushover? Pfft.

Kai smiled as he watched other players laugh at him and walk away after he completed a quest. He was tempted to show them his stats window.

[Kai]

Class: Solaric Cleric

Level: 46

Title: Envoy of God

HP: 10,300

Holy Power: 18,800

Stats

Strength: 33 Stamina: 103

Intelligence: 33 Agility: 33

Holiness: 188 Benevolence: 12

"No, it's not like that."

Han Ji-Hye tilted her head in confusion when her brother smiled mysteriously.

***

[You did a good deed for Shudel (NPC).]

[+1 Benevolence]

[All stats increase by +1.]

[You carried out the word of Solaris. Contribution increased.]

"Phew, that puts my Benevolence stats at 18."

He had now helped all the troubled NPCs he could find in Frica Village. He hovered around the quest board for a few hours, but there were no more quests left to complete.

Do I need to move to a higher-level area?

However, his level was a bit iffy. His stats were comparable to players with levels in the upper 50s, but his level was still only 46.

Even if I go to high-level areas, they probably won't accept me into their parties.

Of course, revealing his Mythic rank class could solve all his problems. However, the disadvantages of revealing his class seemed to outweigh the benefits.

So, back to hunting Gnolls, I guess.

Kai had only hunted Gnolls from level 39 to 46.

I'm sick of even the shadow of a Gnoll by now... but there’s nothing else I can do.

Kai headed toward the square. There, it was always easy to find a party, as the place was filled with people looking to form parties.

"Level 45 and above. Heading to hunt in the Red Gnoll Plains! Just need a Cleric, and we'll be ready to go."

Having finally found a party that he liked, Kai slowly approached them. Just then, someone blocked his way.

A short old man with white hair and long beard, height barely reaching Kai's chest, stood in the way.

"Kai, may I have a word?"

"Chief Bunther? What is it?"

"Come to my house, I have something important to discuss."

"...Alright."

Kai quickly agreed, leaving behind his plans to hunt, as the scent of a strong quest lingered in Bunther's words.

"Then follow me."

The Chief immediately led Kai to his house. It was a cozy, countryside brick house.

Bunther served tea and began speaking as he sat down, "I've heard you've been helping many villagers in trouble recently." Bunther smiled warmly as he took Kai's hand. It was a wrinkled, crinkled hand but warm. "There are more powerful adventurers in this village than you, but none as trustworthy. Helping villagers so much shows you have that good of a heart."

"Thank you for your kind words."

"Your actions have clearly proven it, so it's only natural to think highly of you."

The conversation flowed in a heartwarming atmosphere.

"So why have you called me here?"

"Ahem." Getting to the point, Bunther cleared his throat and then whispered quietly, “Our village is currently facing a great crisis. I've been waiting for an adventurer who could resolve this..."

"A crisis?" Kai tilted his head.

Frica didn't seem like the kind of village that would be associated with the word 'crisis.'

"That's right, a crisis. What do you think is the strongest monster near this village?"

"That would definitely be the Red Gnoll Chief. It's a field boss monster that always roams with its minions."

"Many adventurers seem to think so, but that's a misconception." Sighing with a mix of lament, Bunther’s beard trembled as continued, "The monster that dominates this area isn't just some Gnoll. There's a particularly wicked creature ruling the mountains, playing the role of a king."

"Such a creature exists?"

It was information Kai had never come across in the community. Swallowing hard and listening intently, Kai watched as Bunther continued with a solemn expression.

"The real master of these mountains is none other than the Wyrm Lizard."

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