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Chapter 43

Camrad_RIP 08.02.23 в 13:01

"Why are you following me?"

Camrad_RIP 08.02.23 в 13:05

"The sergeant asked me to make sure no one hurts you."

Camrad_RIP 12.02.23 в 12:30

"Who's going to hurt me in the city? It's a peace zone!"

Camrad_RIP 12.02.23 в 12:31

"The sergeant asked. I'm complying. By the way, it's time for you to go to the Merry Bush."

Camrad_RIP 12.02.23 в 12:32

"I know. It'll wait."

Camrad_RIP 12.02.23 в 12:33

I sighed. Things had gone wrong with this newbie all at once. At first, he didn't heed my call to go to the training ground to get the quest. He was running all over the Temple, jumping down the stairs, questioning the servants about strange things, staring at the frescoes and statues with curiosity - just acting like a slacker! If only he knew what it took to get the Master Sergeant to give a quest to "a newcomer to the world". The wicked NPC had me all worked up till he agreed to send him to "some experienced warrior of the Temple, retired from business, who can give some good advice and tell me how to behave". But he agreed and, after taking the exam (the novice almost failed it, passing only the first opponent), sent him to the town, to the Merry Bush, after all.

Camrad_RIP 12.02.23 в 12:49

Not exactly what I wanted, but I can use this quest NPC as the basis for my next quest. I have to convince the newbie to go there first, though.

Camrad_RIP 12.02.23 в 12:51

"You have to go to the tavern."

Camrad_RIP 12.02.23 в 12:51

"I have to build a ziggurat! I also have to do more quests to get a level. When I get to level five, then I'll go. So tell me, where can I get a normal quest to get more exp?"

Camrad_RIP 12.02.23 в 12:55

Yep. Smartass newbie.

Camrad_RIP 12.02.23 в 12:55

"A quest? That's the lot of people who work hard and thoughtfully on themselves, and you're just a beginner."

Camrad_RIP 12.02.23 в 12:56

"Then we have to get out of town. Let's go."

Camrad_RIP 12.02.23 в 12:57

"I can't go out of town. I have to escort you to the Merry Bush."

Camrad_RIP 12.02.23 в 12:58

And at the same time, do not say too much. But what can I do if the newbies in Adar are either like that? They don't understand anything or are reincarnated game-worn pros. They can figure out what I want to do at the count of two.

Camrad_RIP 12.02.23 в 13:00

"Indeed. Are there thieves in town?"

Camrad_RIP 12.02.23 в 13:01

"There are guards in town, which means there are no thieves."

Camrad_RIP 12.02.23 в 13:02

"And the sewerage system?"

Camrad_RIP 12.02.23 в 13:03

"Have you got a stomachache?"

Camrad_RIP 12.02.23 в 13:03

"Quests are always given either in a hangout or in a sewer!"

Camrad_RIP 12.02.23 в 13:04

Logical.

Camrad_RIP 12.02.23 в 13:04

"There's a sewer here. But you won't get experience if I kill your enemies."

Camrad_RIP 12.02.23 в 13:05

"Screw it. I'll slaughter the creatures. You finish them off. But all the loot is mine!"

Camrad_RIP 12.02.23 в 13:05

"Okay. You can devote an hour to helping the city clean up. But no more than that."

Camrad_RIP 12.02.23 в 13:06

"Let's go."

Camrad_RIP 12.02.23 в 13:12

He galloped forward, bouncing occasionally. Why do all newbies like jumping so much? I stopped and jumped once, twice. There's nothing so special about it. And the downstairs neighbors might not like it. So... where is he now?

Camrad_RIP 12.02.23 в 13:14

"Yes, I've found it! Where are you? Come this way."

Camrad_RIP 12.02.23 в 13:14

That's a pro. It took me a lot longer to find that entrance the first time, and it's like he's walking on a map. Here's wondering if there's a mod that shows the road in the goggles. I have already installed the quest-NPCs highlighting, equipment, and information are also shown, but why are there no "guiding threads"?

Camrad_RIP 12.02.23 в 13:16

"Hey, retard, hurry up! Were you in a hurry somewhere?"

Camrad_RIP 12.02.23 в 13:17

A familiar hatch. The familiar assistant city caretaker nodded at me.

Camrad_RIP 12.02.23 в 13:17

"All right, let's go. So, I hit the first one. You finish it. Mob's count on me."

Camrad_RIP 12.02.23 в 13:26

"You won't get the experience..."

Camrad_RIP 12.02.23 в 13:26

"For mobs, yes, they'll cut you off. But you're a guardian, aren't you, level fifty? A stupid system with anonymity. Inconvenient! One of your blows - and the mob dies, I get it counted, then just turn in a quest and get the reward."

Camrad_RIP 12.02.23 в 13:28

"The overseer will give less each time."

Camrad_RIP 12.02.23 в 13:28

"I don't give a shit. As long as he gives."

Camrad_RIP 12.02.23 в 13:28

"We have one hour. Go on."

Camrad_RIP 12.02.23 в 13:29

And he started to act.

Camrad_RIP 12.02.23 в 13:29

It looked impressive. The speed with which he lured the unfortunate elementals and worms to my blows was amazing. It took us about five minutes for a single quest to kill twenty elementals. I wish I'd had a partner like that at the beginning of the game!

Camrad_RIP 12.02.23 в 13:30

I would have shot myself on the second day.

Camrad_RIP 12.02.23 в 13:30

I'm still trying to hit the mud ball, and this hyperactive one is already running to turn in the task, scolding my "slowness". I had to use the Ice Arrow scrolls from the sling a couple of times to keep him from getting nibbled by worms, once I unluckily jumped off the path and tripped, hitting my head on the wall in the game, so the bastard just laughed, advised "not to step on the poop" and ran off after the next monster.

Camrad_RIP 12.02.23 в 13:32

It pisses me off!

Camrad_RIP 12.02.23 в 13:32

"All right, let's go. They're not giving enough anymore. The fourth level in an hour, that's great!"

Camrad_RIP 12.02.23 в 13:34

"It's time to go..."

Camrad_RIP 12.02.23 в 13:35

"...to the Merry Bush. Show me where it is!"

Camrad_RIP 12.02.23 в 13:35

I had to check the map.

Camrad_RIP 12.02.23 в 13:35

The journey through the city also showed that we have different attitudes toward the game. The rookie was going at it like a tank, asking everyone the same question: "Is there a job?" That's the fountain I was standing at once, listening, and he immediately got drunk and moved on. This is where the magicians from the barracks perform on the corner. I often stop to watch; some are clearly sketched from the masters performing in Vegas. But the newcomer just ran through without even stopping. When two dubious types came out of an alleyway towards us, he immediately hid behind me and demanded, "Kill them. They're obviously up to something!" They turned out to be local longshoremen, and after bowing out, I asked for directions. After chatting for a minute, I said goodbye and went on my way.

Camrad_RIP 12.02.23 в 13:39

"Why didn't you kill them?"

Camrad_RIP 12.02.23 в 13:39

"Why?"

Camrad_RIP 12.02.23 в 13:40

"They're obviously burglars, aren't they?!"

Camrad_RIP 12.02.23 в 13:40

"Ordinary poor townsfolk. Not everyone has nice clothes and silverware for a hearty dinner."

Camrad_RIP 12.02.23 в 13:40