BXBX NOVEL Chapter 618 591-The Forgotten Battlefield
Chapter 618 Chapter591-The Forgotten Battlefield
?Soon after, John received all the information related to the NPC quest near the Southern Port.
He promptly fulfilled his promise and rewarded the player for the information provided. John then delved into the details of the quest with seriousness.
The information turned out to be extensive, but after a thorough review, John concluded that most of it was of little use.
The bulk of the details pertained to descriptions related to the NPC, but crucial information about specific locations to visit or essential steps to complete the quest was conspicuously absent.
John reasoned that the player wasn\'t intentionally misleading him; there was no point in providing such a volume of information if the intent was to deceive.
It seemed more likely that the player had also struggled to find a way to complete the quest.
Given that John knew the player hadn\'t finished the quest line, this theory made sense.
"It looks like I\'ll have to undertake this quest myself. Otherwise, I won\'t be able to uncover the information related to this NPC," John concluded, recognizing the necessity of direct involvement to unravel the mysteries of the quest.
After setting his action plan, John decided to get some sleep, understanding the importance of being well-rested before embarking on the upcoming quest.
Upon waking, John entered the Game Chamber and logged into the game, ready to tackle the tasks ahead.
His first order of business was to go through the emails he had received while he was asleep.
Adam, unsurprisingly, was the most prolific sender.
He had forwarded a deluge of information, laying out everything he knew.
The sheer volume was overwhelming, and it took John about half an hour to sift through all the messages.
"Adam really is thorough," John mused, impressed by the effort Adam had put into gathering so much information just from a single request.
"This saves me the trouble of duplicating his efforts."
John felt a deep sense of satisfaction with Adam.
Despite Adam\'s actions sometimes appearing calculated or even scheming, suggesting he might have his own hidden agendas, his reliability and thoroughness in situations like these were invaluable to John.
Throughout all the battles that had taken place before, Adam had avoided any act of betrayal against John.
This clearly indicated Adam\'s loyalty towards him.
After addressing Adam\'s emails, John moved on to other messages in his inbox, including ones from Emma and SkyStars.
They shared their recent experiences, none of which were particularly critical, but John appreciated staying updated on his allies\' activities.
Having sorted through all his correspondence, John headed straight for the Southern Port to reassess the progress of the repairs on the buildings.
He was pleased to find that the reconstruction was advancing more optimally than he had anticipated.
With a smile, he sought out Twilight and Hammer to commend their efforts.
"The speed of the repairs is impressive. I can see you\'ve both dedicated a lot of energy to this task. I have a few scrolls for you, which you can use to enhance your abilities. Even if you decide not to use the scrolls for your own strength, keep them in reserve for any battles that may arise in the future. After all, I won\'t be able to stay in the Southern Port for an extended period. In my absence, it\'s crucial that you ensure the safety of this place."
Twilight and Hammer clearly understood the subtext of John\'s words; they knew he was about to embark on another significant quest.
Nodding in agreement, Twilight assured John, "During your absence, we will ensure the safety of the Southern Port. Plus, we can count on the support of other adventurers."
The adventurers Twilight referred to were members of the guilds to which Adam and Blue Sea belonged.
These guild members weren\'t of the highest levels, which made them more inclined to undertake less lucrative quests available in the area.
John was very pleased with Twilight\'s response.
After nodding in approval, he set out towards the coordinates of the inconspicuous quest he had read about on the game forum.
It didn\'t take him long to find the location, as it was quite close to the Southern Port.
Checking the map on his personal panel, John realized he hadn\'t even left the vicinity of the Southern Port yet.
As John was about to leave, disillusioned and suspecting he had been deceived, the faint sound of sobbing halted him in his tracks.
The sound, barely perceptible, seemed to emanate from behind him. In that moment, John realized that he might have indeed stumbled upon the quest.
Quickly turning around, he saw a figure clad in white, an NPC standing with her back to him, gazing out towards the sea, her sobs barely audible.
At the same time, an exclamation mark appeared on John\'s personal panel, confirming that he had indeed triggered a hidden quest.
The realization that the quest was real and not a deception washed over John, bringing with it a mix of relief and a renewed sense of purpose.
The presence of the NPC, exactly as described by the player on the forum, suggested that there was more to this quest than he initially thought, potentially unlocking secrets or stories deeply intertwined with the lore of the game.
John approached the NPC cautiously, prepared to engage and uncover the mysteries of the quest that had eluded him until now.
The sudden appearance of the quest and the NPC served as a stark reminder of the depth and complexity of the game world, where secrets and challenges lay hidden, waiting to be discovered by those persistent and observant enough to find them.
Without any hesitation, John decided to undertake the hidden quest.
He approached the NPC with a friendly demeanor, asking, "What\'s wrong? Why are you crying here all by yourself?"
As soon as the words left his mouth, the white-clad NPC turned to face John, allowing him to see her face for the first time.
Her complexion was deathly pale, devoid of any color, leading John to surmise she might be a deceased NPC, possibly in a wraith-like state.
"Would you help me gather some water elements? I am in dire need of them. Should you assist me, I shall reward you accordingly," the NPC requested, presenting a modest clay pot, clearly indicating that John was to use it to collect a sufficient quantity of water elements.
Having committed to the quest, John promptly sprang into action.
Holding the clay pot, he teleported directly into the sea.
His high level afforded him the ability to enter the ocean without the need for spell scrolls, unlike many other players who might require additional magical assistance for such a task.
In less than five minutes, John had gathered enough water elements and handed the clay pot, now brimming with the elements, back to the woman in white.
She glanced at the pot filled with water elements and a faint, almost sorrowful smile crossed her pale features.
"Do you see? These water elements are whispering to us the tale of a forgotten battlefield," she said, her voice tinged with a tremble, as her gaze shifted from the pot to John.
The mention of a "forgotten battlefield" piqued John\'s interest significantly.
John was aware of at least two significant battles that had taken place in the vicinity of Southern Port, but the term "forgotten battlefield" suggested that what the NPC referred to had no connection to those known conflicts.
It seemed likely that this quest was linked to the war between the Naga tribes and the Northern Myst Empire, a piece of history about which John was keen to learn more, especially the specifics and outcome of the war.
"I only see water elements here, not the forgotten battlefield, and therefore, I can\'t perceive the stories of that battlefield. Would you be willing to share those stories with me? I\'m here to listen if you choose to tell them," John said earnestly to the woman in white.
The expression on the woman\'s face grew increasingly sorrowful, tears welling up in her eyes, yet she offered no response to John\'s words. Instead, she guided him towards the next phase of the quest, "I need you to fill this pot with fire elements. Only with the pot filled with fire elements can we unveil the battles that transpired on the forgotten battlefield."
John, understanding the importance of this next step and the potential insights it could provide into the historical conflict he was interested in, prepared to gather the fire elements as instructed, recognizing that this was a key part of unraveling the mysteries of the forgotten battlefield.