Chapter 82
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Translator: 8uhl
Chapter: 82
Chapter Title: The Golden Goblin's Request
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Ting!
You have reached a branching point in the bounty quest!
The conditions have been met, and the quest details are now being updated.
A notification similar to the one Yuhyeon had seen in the video from days ago appeared before him.
The conditions have been met, and the quest details are being updated?
It was the same kind of notification from the video that hed thought might be related to the main scenario.
Just then, the goblin who had asked for Yuhyeons help spoke.
Human! My name is Gornius II!
The goblin, who had introduced himself as Gornius, continued.
There are those who have placed a vicious curse upon our tribe.
Someone cursed you?
It was a terrible curse that prevented us from ever sleeping, or even closing our eyes, until the day we die. They stole the peace of our tribe, which had been living quietly, and in the end, they even took my fathers life.
Gorniuss bloodshot eyes flashed as he spoke.
I ask that you please defeat them. Im not asking you to help for nothing! I know you are after the treasure vault.
So I will give it to you! The real, hidden treasure!
Then, glancing around cautiously, he added another word.
Of course, giving you everything would be difficult. How about you each choose one item?
Ting!
The details of the bounty quest have been changed, and the existing quest is now being updated to a hidden quest!
Hidden Quest: Fulfill the Golden Goblins Request
Grade: Unknown
Condition: One who has lifted the debuff from the Golden Goblins
Reward: The original bounty quest rewards plus a special reward (choose one item from the goblin treasure vault)
Failure: The destruction of the Golden Goblin tribe
Description: The Golden Goblins see you as their savior for lifting their debuff and wish to ask for your help. There is no penalty for refusing this quest, but if you do, the Golden Goblin tribe will face annihilation from a monster invasion.
A hidden quest!
Not just a normal quest, but a hidden quest had appeared.
At the same time, a question flashed through Yuhyeons mind.
What kind of monsters are they? The ones who put that terrible curse on you.
Ugh, ugh. Th-they are creatures too fearsome to even speak of.
Who could they be to have the goblins so terrified?
But he couldnt accept the quest without knowing who the enemy was.
Youll have to at least tell us who they are if you want our help.
Ugh, Orcs! The ones who cursed us were the Orcs!
Werent Orcs monsters that were around level 40?
He remembered them as one of the more popular monsters among users because they werent too difficult to deal with.
Hmm.
Besides, the level gap between the Golden Goblins and Orcs was only 10.
While the Orcs were physically stronger, it wasn't a large enough difference to annihilate an entire goblin tribe.
If its Orcs, shouldnt you be able to handle them on your own? Now that the curse is lifted
If they were ordinary Orcs, we might have been able to drive them away ourselves! But they were different.
Gornius spoke, his voice filled with terror.
We never imagined that an Orc General would be behind them!
Just then, a new notification appeared before Yuhyeons eyes.
Ting!
A hidden quest has been generated.
Hidden Quest: Defeat the Orc Tribe Plotting Lutetias Destruction
Grade: Unknown
Condition: One who has been asked for help by the Golden Goblin tribe
Reward: A massive increase in affinity with the Golden Goblins and Lutetia NPCs, and the appearance of a portion of the main scenario
Failure: Destruction of the Eirun Mountains and the vicinity of Lutetia City
Description: Fight against the Orc tribe that cursed the Golden Goblins. There is no penalty for refusing this quest, but you will be unable to prevent the destruction of the Eirun Mountains and the vicinity of Lutetia City by the monster invasion.
Time Limit: 10 days
!
Two hidden quests had appeared in succession.
Moreover, one of them offered a portion of the main scenario as a reward.
Sangcheol said it hasnt been revealed even once in the past three years. That countless rankers are still searching for the main scenario
He was at a major branching point that could potentially change the entire game world depending on his success.
As if receiving such a monumental quest wasnt surprising enough
If I dont accept this quest, the area around Lutetia will be destroyed.
If you dont help us, they wont stop at destroying the mountains; they will invade the human lands as well! The Orcs sole purpose is to destroy everything except themselves and their tribe!
Gornius urgently continued.
This is not a threat, but a plea for peace and coexistence. Human, I beg you to help us, for the sake of your own kind!
Hmm.
If the monster invasion extended to human territory as the goblin said, the problem would become much larger.
I have a lot of memories in Lutetia.
The number of precious connections he had made in Lutetia was countless.
From the farmer who helped him create the work song to Ned at the auction house and Gessin at the armory.
If I hadnt come here, I wouldnt have met Cedric or made the Cajon at the armory.
If that had happened, he would never have obtained the ability to remove debuffs, a unique trait of the Conductor of Melody.
In other words, the city of Lutetia had been indispensable in getting him this far.
Besides, the rewards are better this way.
He would get the original rewards and also be able to choose an item from the goblin treasure vault.
And if he obtained a part of the main scenario, its value would be immeasurable.
The problem is how strong the Orc General is
The key issue was how high the quests difficulty was set.
Even the Elder Trent had been that strong; he could only imagine how powerful a boss related to the main scenario would be.
As Yuhyeon was pondering these practical concerns
Ting!
The difficulty of this quest is on a completely different level from previous quests.
Party play is mandatory, and the entry requirement for the quest is a total of 50 members.
Current members in the party (350)
Huh?
A message suddenly appeared before Yuhyeons eyes.
Not recommended, but mandatory?
It wasnt just that party play was recommended; he was forced to form a party of 50.
Yuhyeons gaze shifted to Kain and Yunaring.
There are only three of us right now.
At this rate, he wouldnt even be able to meet the entry conditions, let alone accept the quest.
It was then.
Ting!
Goblins are a clever and agile race, and their learning speed is far superior to that of humans.
With proper training and nurturing, Goblins can become dependable allies.
Nurturing? Does it mean I have to train goblins and recruit them as party members?
Yuhyeons gaze turned to Gornius and his tribe.
Kireuk?
Kee-reuk?
The crowd of countless goblins tilted their heads in unison, looking at Yuhyeon.
After accepting the quest, Yuhyeon explained the situation to Kain and Yunaring.
The main scenario? S-s-seriously? Th-thats insane! Seriously!
Oh, I want to join too! It sounds like itll be super fun!
Kain seemed thrilled that the hidden piece he had longed for had finally appeared, while Yunaring seemed excited simply because it sounded fun.
Phew, thats a relief.
He had accepted the quest, but Yuhyeon had been worried they might refuse, so this was a great relief.
I was worried you both might have personal schedules and might say no.
Say no? With a massive event like this dropping? Id drop everything to participate! Yuhyeon, youre truly my savior, my benefactor!
Kain replied, his eyes sparkling.
If theres anything you need, just say the word. I have a crafting skill; shall I make a chair and set it down for you? If you get hungry, just let me know! I have a cooking skill too.
He spoke as if he would give his all for Yuhyeon.
If Yuhyeon had said, Bring me the finest delicacies, he looked ready to raise his cooking level on the spot.
Anyway, who is the enemy we have to face? Is it over once we defeat the Orc tribe mentioned in the quest?
Kain asked with an innocent tone.
The tribe, yes, but we also have to defeat a monster called the Orc General. According to Gornius.
Eh?
His eyes went wide as saucers.
O-Orc General? Not just an Orc, but an Orc General? For real?
Yes, is there a problem?
D-do you really not know? Its a General!
Kains mind went blank for a moment.
No wonder the rewards were so good, to think theyd set such an absurd condition!
Kain, could you explain so we can understand too?
General is the term for the highest rank among Orcs! It means its level is at least 70!
It was a quest that offered the main scenario as a reward, so honestly, he hadnt expected it to be easy.
What are our levels right now? Our average level is only 35. This is basically a death sentence!
Still, he thought the difficulty would be adjusted to be reasonable, but this had completely crossed the line.
Telling average level 35 users to face a level 70 monster!
Even if thats the case, there must be a way to solve it.
A-a way to solve it? Do you have some kind of magic trick up your sleeve?
Its not a magic trick, but
Yuhyeon thought back on the journey he had taken so far.
The world of Wonderland I know isnt a place that throws impossible trials at its users.
Even if a trial seemed insurmountable on the surface, there was always a way through.
At least, that was how Yuhyeon had overcome his challenges, and so he believed there must be a clue to this trial as well.
I think the key to this quest is nurturing the goblins.
Thats right, training the countless Golden Goblins.
The three of us might not be enough, but if we can raise the goblins to a level comparable to users or perhaps even train them to be stronger than us
Then, perhaps, they might have the strength to stand against the Orc General.
For that reason, theres something I need to discuss with you all.
Discuss? What is it?
Ting!
This quest currently requires a commander to lead the goblins.
Please designate one party member as the commander.
The direction of the goblins development will change according to the commanders leadership.
It says we need a commander to lead the goblins.
A commander?
Yuhyeon continued.
Yes, a general commander to lead the goblins. It seems how the goblins are raised and led will ultimately depend on the commanders capabilities.
Kains eyes narrowed slightly.
Hmm this is definitely an important issue.
Whether they would become the trump card against the Orc General or a group that struggled to face even a single ordinary Orcit all depended on the commander.
They were faced with a critical decision that would determine the fate of the quest.
Im thinking of choosing the most suitable person among the three of us as the commander.
As Yuhyeon mused thoughtfully, everyones gaze turned to one person.
?
?
Kain and Yunaring tilted their heads in confusion and spoke.
If thats the case, shouldnt you be the one to take the role, Yuhyeon?
Yeah, of course you should!
As if he had asked the most obvious question in the world.