Chapter 620 - Saint Monastery (I)
Chapter 620: Saint Monastery (I)
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
In the Munn Kingdom, there was an unfrequented leveling sacred ground located in the deep mountains of Grenbell. Countless monsters roamed the area and a single trip would not only award a player with chunks of EXP, but also fill their inventory with rare equipment and gold coins. It could also be said that this was the ultimate destination to farm gold coins and rare pieces of equipment for the players in the Munn Kingdom (before it was publicized to all the players). Therefore, in Golden City, often there would be low-level players roaming the plaza and raising their signboards with the words of—’Newbie looking to leech off pros in the monastery’.
And that was referring to the Saint Monastery.
Strictly speaking, it could be considered the gathering place of the Cultists.
The Saint Monastery used to be in the territory of one of the three Archangels, Archangel Serene, under the Light Dragon during the Creation War. However, due to the stalemate and change in situation, Archangel Serene abandoned this territory and the Saint Monastery was buried in historical dust. But some in the Saint Monastery survived like the Elves who escaped to the underground and became the Dark Elves. This organization was formed by Half-Angels and Humans and it gradually changed as the years passed. No one knew if they had abandoned their beliefs in the Light Dragon or the Light Dragon abandoned them. All in all, the members had formed a new, independent radical organization—the Saint Knights, also called the blood heathens by others.
This organization occupied the Saint Monastery illegally and abandoned their glory in exchange for stronger powers. They hated the Dark Dragon and were uninterested in the Light Dragon who had abandoned them. The Saint Knights believed in destruction and death and trusted that everything existed to be turned into nothingness. They were the representatives for destruction and used practical actions to spread the truth of destruction to every corner of the continent.
In fact, they were a group of extremists who engaged in terrorist activities. However, their strength was much more powerful than car bombs.
The Saint Knights were currently living in seclusion and were rarely heard of even within the Munn Kingdom. They became widely-known after the Country of Darkness started the war against the Country of Light and believed that the war was the omen of the continent’s perishment and enlightenment by fate. Thereafter, the knights charged out, wreaking havoc everywhere.
Most of the players felt that the Saint Knights were annoying because they fought whoever they met even though they weren’t powerful. There would occasionally be times when the Country of Light and Country of Darkness were fighting fiercely and the group of Saint Knights clad in crimson armor rushed out of nowhere, yelling slogans no one understood…
Got to say, not everyone had the courage to ‘go against the world’.
Rhode shrugged and revealed a glad smile. This was the reason why he brought Canary and Mini Bubble Gum along. He could reminisce the enjoyable feelings of the game and discuss about his level, equipment, ways to grind the dungeon, and how to destroy the BOSS before them. It was impossible for Rhode to discuss about all this with Marlene, Lize, or Anne. After all, they didn’t come from the same world and Rhode was merely a passerby in this world.
From a certain perspective, Rhode could be considered a loner in this world. Although he had attained a lot of achievements, they were mainly caused by inertia. This world was exactly the same as the game that he had played in. He was able to gain success in the game and as long as he relied on his experience, he would be the same here. In fact, this was the truth. But, apart from that, Rhode was only a human and he felt other pressures too. In the game, no matter how many people were hostile against him, he could at least be with his like-minded companions to clear dungeons, chit chat, despise and mock the losers who had challenged them. Whenever they were free, they would speak of trivial matters leisurely, share the latest news, and scream ‘You dumb*ss, if you don’t put in the effort in fighting the BOSS, you can get lost!’ when fighting dungeons.
Even if their team was eliminated, they would gather around and discuss about their mistakes.
But he couldn’t do so here.
If it was said that Rhode, Canary, and the others fought for their pride and reputation as top players in the game, everything that he did now was to stop the horrifying war that would devour everything. It was impossible for him to goof off before the BOSS and he couldn’t tolerate his team being eliminated because not only did this relate to his reputation, but it also concerned his life.
In the game, one could respawn if one was dead. But here… death would be forever.
And now, he could finally lay down the burden before Canary and Mini Bubble Gum and return to being an ordinary player. This was why he didn’t allow Anne and the others to follow him because he couldn’t possibly have casual conversations with Canary and Bubble with them around. Besides, he would be preaching to deaf ears because they couldn’t understand the topic at all.
“It isn’t your fault that the equipment isn’t great enough, Rhode. But I have to put it up front. If we find the Prayer Suit while clearing the monastery, you can’t snatch it away from us, okay?” Canary said as she flattened the creases on her robe.
Both of them were wearing the most ordinary robes without any special magical abilities. In gaming terms, they could be called as plain, insignificant clothes with a simple description of ‘An ordinary robe’. Although Rhode managed to get his hands on some random magical equipment in the later missions, they didn’t catch the eyes of the two young ladies. It was no wonder as even Rhode didn’t want these items…
Besides, with Canary and Mini Bubble Gum’s current strength, as long as they didn’t meet opponents who were about the same level as them, the weak equipment on them wouldn’t matter. Therefore, their requirements for equipment had always been ‘beauty’ first and ‘attributes’ second.
“Don’t worry, Canary. I will let you and Bubble share the Prayer Suit equally if we find one and I will not snatch it from you.”
The corners of Rhode’s mouth perked up. Canary nodded in satisfaction before turning to Bubble and discussed about how they should share the Prayer Suit… Suddenly, they heard a loud commotion ahead.
What’s wrong?
The trio came to an abrupt halt and exchanged glances curiously.
The rugged mountain roads of Grenbell were surrounded by cliffs and lush forests. The trio strode along the path, turned the corner, and spotted the source of the loud noises. Two groups of mercenary-looking men had unsheathed their swords and were confronting one another.