A002 – What Reflected in the Eyes of the Natives ❶

A002 – What Reflected in the Eyes of the Natives ❶

[Ascension]

[Rosenweil Capital City: Lowtown]

Hecate walked out from the dungeon, Rosenweil Waterway and set her feet at the Lowtown of Rosenweil Capital City. The Lowtown in this city was referring to the slum area of the city. The place where many impoverished citizen Natives live... Or it should have been.

Surprisingly this place was connected to a dungeon that Players could explore.

The dungeon was supposedly the city sewer system. However, it was frequently infested with monsters such as slimes, rats, and many other things that required the army to clean it regularly. But now, the existence of Players changed everything.

With a smile, Hecate greeted the guards stationed at the entrance as she took out two small bottles of beer from her inventory.

"Good work. Phebes-san, Carlos-san!"

"Oh just in time, I was getting thirsty!" | "Thank you, miss!"

To enter Rosenweil Waterway, the Players have to take a small quest to obtain a passage permit. She already knew their names from an earlier quest.

The two guards accepted the gift without reservation.

It was true that they were thirsty after standing for hours. Until their shifts ended, they couldn't move from their position and had to endure the hunger and thirst. A beer was what they truly need in their boring work routine.

Especially when the one who handed it was a cute girl, that was a plus for an eye candy!

Not long after, the familiar system window appeared.

; ; Phebes's Favorability to you has increased by 1.

Carlos's Favorability to you has increased by 1.

You have earned Phebes's gratitude Karma +1

You have earned Carlos's gratitude Karma +1

Hecate glanced at the system log with a glee.

Just 2 beers with a cost

1 (One silver coin) for each beer and she could earn 2 Karma points, it was a very cheap bargain. Not taking it would be foolish.

Other than the unified gold coins issued by the system, the Natives also used another coinage as a subdivision. However, it was not covered by the system and could only exist as another item in an inventory slot. It was like how Hecate collected a bunch of unknown coins in the ruins, they were just another item occupying the inventory.

At Rosenweil Kingdom, the coinage that they used was:

1

Gold coin = 100

Silver coins = 10000

Copper coins.

1

Silver coin = 100

Copper coins.

A single night in the inn at the city costs

7, while the cheapest food, a Rye Bread costs

If the weight exceeds 50%, the players will receive 10% stat penalty debuff. If the weight exceeds 75%, the players will receive another 20% stat penalty debuff. If the weight exceeds 90%, they can't activate their skills. If the weight is, or exceeds 100%, they can't put any more items into the inventory unless they take out some items. Male Swordsman: "How many rats left for your quest?" Female Mage: "Just 4 more and I'm done." Male Archer: "I still short 6 more." Male Swordsman: "Okay! Let's do this again after we restock our supplies!"

Noticing their anxiety, Hecate smiled.

"What are you saying, Carlos-san? There is no way you won't be needed anymore.

Your jobs is the most important in this place, you know?"

She then elaborated.

"Without anyone to guard this place, what will happen to the city if there is a monster breakout?

The Players will not always be here to save the day.

Many lives depend on your shoulders! You should stand tall and be proud of your job!"

Hearing her words, the two guards were stunned and became silent. This was the first time someone would say about their job like that.

It was true that the Players will not always be here, they would be absent sometimes for no reason. For this, the Natives know nothing about it. Only the Players, including Hecate, understood that they would be absent because they couldn't login during the server maintenance.

During that time, what if monster breakout really happened?

That was something Carlos and Phebes did not dare to think about. Realizing the importance of their job, their expression become softer. Carlos smiled and Phebes patted Hecate's head gently.

"Miss... You are a good girl... Yes, that's right! We are Knights."

"You are right Miss...! We the Knights have always lived to protect the citizens and we take a pride in doing it.

As long as we are here, no monster shall pass through this place!"

Once again, the system window appeared.

; ; Phebes's Favorability to you has increased by 5.

Carlos's Favorability to you has increased by 5.

You have earned Phebes's gratitude Karma +1

You have earned Carlos's gratitude Karma +1

Your relationship with Phebes has become Friendly.

Your relationship with Carlos has become Friendly.

Enjoying the pat, Hecate secretly grinned.

'Too easy...'

Just a few words can earn 2 karma points. These guards are so simple to please. Absolute bargain!

Having saying the goodbye to the two guards, Hecate walked out from the Lowtown.

Under normal circumstances, she might not meet them again after this. After all, Rosenweil Waterway was just a low level dungeon. It was not worth anything to her to visit.

She headed to a Blacksmith shop in the East Center of the city.

It was the time to meet Dalmagna, her Blacksmith mentor.