The Count’s Youngest Son Is A Player Chapter 166

Episode 166:

Buzz.

The square of the Liberty City of Mira.

It was built in the most remote location and had no special facilities nearby, so it was the quietest place.

But now it was crowded with people.

The reason was because of the [Graduation Tower] that came into existence a few days ago.

The cafes and restaurants around the square were also full of players.

“Does this mean that the First Guild Chamber of Commerce was also located here? “There really is no place like that.”

“I know. “They said it opened a few days ago.”

“Thanks to you, it’s good that I don’t have to go far, but isn’t it too much to eat at the First Guild?”

Whoop.

Meanwhile, the player was eating something similar to ramen with chopsticks.

“If you’re really dissatisfied with me, go eat somewhere else. You said you like local food? That’s good. “The tool store and equipment store also go to different places.”

When the female player across from him stretched out her hand as if to take the man’s bowl, he defended it with both hands.

“I just did it! “I know that there is no place like this.”

Mira is a large city with a population of over 100,000 people and a constant influx of players.

There are many restaurants and shops open, but the most popular one is the one run by the First Guild.

Since these places were originally created for players, the objects and concepts themselves were different from places run by residents.

A restaurant that offers food prepared to suit the tastes of the people of the world, even if it is a bit expensive.

A luxurious clothing store that incorporates Earth and Connect clothing, although it is a bit different from medieval clothing.

And as the artisans and blue-collar players recruited by Raoul join, the workshop sells weapons and armor that are cheaper and of better quality than other places.

A potion store that displays potions that can be used generously and provide buff effects even though they are less effective than existing expensive and small potions.

A store where monster by-products are purchased, a coffee shop with an old-fashioned interior, and a stylish beauty salon and barber shop that keep up with the district’s trends.

The First Guild has built numerous shops and facilities in the Free City of Mira, as if to show that this is what octopus-style expansion is all about.

Although there were players who occasionally complained about not having a choice, it was truly a blessing compared to players from countries other than the four free cities of the Kingdom of Ruben (cities in which the First Guild invested heavily).

“No, this disgustingly tasteless loaf of bread is worth 1 silver? “At Mira, a bowl of ramen costs 1 shilling?”

“How much? This crude dagger costs 20 silver? “They say that with this money, you can buy an entry-level longsword in Briant, Kingdom of Ruben.”

“The cost of lodging is crazy. Fifteen silvers for a night’s sleep in a lice-infested hay bed. “They say the accommodations in the Kingdom of Ruben are almost like motels, but the cost is not that much…”

Players from other countries expressed their dissatisfaction after learning about the situation in the Kingdom of Ruben through bulletin boards and broadcasts.

Nevertheless, there were more players than expected who did not choose the Kingdom of Ruben.

Among the new players, 60% chose the four free cities of the Kingdom of Ruben, while the remaining 40% chose other countries.

There may be various reasons, but the two biggest reasons are:

first. Because it is difficult to find quests or hunting grounds in places where there are too many people.

Like other games, Connect’s players grow through quests and hunting.

However, in places where there were a lot of players, finding good quests was like finding stars in the sky.

-When I came to Mira, there was nothing I could do other than universal quests that anyone could receive.

-Kesan’s hunting ground for beginners is a battlefield. Is it true that there are more players than mobs? If you happen to come, just form a party and go into the dungeon even if it’s dangerous.

In this way, there were people who started in other countries even if they had to endure the initial inconvenience.

‘All the hidden quests in this area are mine!’

‘You can’t become the best if you start out ordinary.’

These dreams and hopes are leading players down a path of hardship and adversity.

Of course, only a very small number of them will get what they really want.

second. Players whose goal was to establish a guild avoided the Kingdom of Ruben.

This was because the Kingdom of Ruben was already completely under the control of the First Guild.

‘It’s already too late. If you want to catch up with the Purple Guild or the partner guilds supported by the First Guild, you have to start somewhere else.’

There is something called [urban public governance].

A number that determines how helpful guild members are to the city and how much recognition they receive.

The higher the rank, the more benefits you could receive from the city, and the more recognition you received from the mayor, the more powerful your guild could be.

However, the Four Free Cities of the Kingdom of Ruben were already consumed by the First Guild.

‘Does it make sense for the NPC guild to monopolize the city’s public values?’

In terms of shareholding, almost 90% of the public value belonged to the First Guild alone.

Nevertheless, the reason why so many guilds emerged and cooperated with the First Guild was because the benefits they received from sharing the remaining 10% were better than being ranked in other free cities.

It was a natural result since the city’s infrastructure and amenities for players were on a different level in the first place.

‘But it’s different in the long run.’

Although it was small, as players came in, free cities in other countries were also developing one by one.

It may be a bit lacking right now, but eventually you will be able to catch up to a certain extent, even if you can’t surpass it.

If that happens, the current shareholding ratio will have a value that is difficult to compare to that of the Free City of the Kingdom of Ruben.

People who thought this way were creating guilds in other countries, and most of the large guilds that held Raoul back in his past life made this choice.

It is unclear whether the day they want will come.

Anyway, the free city of Mira is a hub for players and has the largest number of rankers.

Numerous people’s attention was bound to be focused on the [Graduation Tower] created there.

“It’s already been a few days and there is no news that anyone has passed. “Now I want to go somewhere other than Mira.”

“Hmm, do you have the ability to do that? “Why don’t you say something like that after reaching level 40?”

“Tsk tsk. High risk, high return! Wouldn’t you be able to grow much faster if you get out of this narrow cage and move to a new area? “If I follow the same process as everyone else here, when will I be able to catch up with those rankers?”

“And then you can get away with one hit. “Don’t you know that there is a resurrection penalty if you leave the Free City?”

“Hehe. Can you become a ranker only if you are afraid of death? I’ve already filled my wallet for that time! And because of Bae Do-hyun, I was exempted from paying one month’s usage fee, so that’s a shame.”

“If you ask me to borrow money later, I will search for it!”

The resurgence penalty was already explained in the Connect notice.

Normal players, excluding hardcore, have three lives by default.

However, after losing 3 lives, you must pay a resurrection fee to Connect Co., Ltd.

The initial resurrection cost is 100,000 won. But from then on, it doubles.

That is, 10 20 40 80… In this way, the cost of resurrection increases rapidly.

However, since the resurrection count decreases by one per month, it is possible to reduce the penalty if you do not revive continuously.

Nevertheless, it meant that if one died continuously in a short period of time, one would have to pay a huge amount of money to be revived.

This is why no matter how much of a player you are, you should not treat your life carelessly.

In addition, it was stated that there were in-game penalties, but there was no detailed explanation.

The intention was for you to experience it for yourself, but so far no player has lost his life three times, so information has not been circulated.

“Something came out!”

“Where where?”

The players around the square were buzzing.

For a few days now, people who are called rankers have been looking for the graduation tower.

Some people took on the challenge as a guild, while others formed a party with rankers and took the test.

“Ugh. “You can get the answer just by looking at it.”

However, the complexions of those coming out of the tower were not very good.

It seemed that tattered clothing and equipment never had good results.

“Did you say Hesse Guild? “They made a campaign to include a top 50 ranked player, but it seems they failed in the end.”

“Looking at it, it seems unlikely that there will be a successful candidate for the time being.”

“I guess it means that not everyone can pass. “Anyway, if this happens, isn’t he the only person I can trust?”

“Oh, there was Bae Do-hyeon. But they said they finished the second job change, so why is there no news?”

“well. Could it be that he is intentionally taking his time? “After everyone else has failed, if you show up and succeed, you will stand out more.”

“Hey, do you think he’s like you? Of course, there’s something going on that’s why you’re coming late. Anyway, just think about it!”

While the female player was scolding the male player, someone behind the scenes was cackling as if he had drunk the wrong amount of coffee.

‘How did you know this?’

Raoul, who was looking at the Tower of Graduation in disguise in a corner, drank cold water to soothe his frightened heart.

In fact, it is true that I only came to the tower now because I had things to take care of, but it was also true that I was not in a hurry.

Anyway, as stated in the system notice, it was almost impossible to graduate from the top without completing the second job change.

It was hard to think of someone now being able to do something that even Bae Do-hyun couldn’t do in his past life.

‘Besides, just graduating is not the answer.’

There was a reward for first graduation, but in Raoul’s opinion, it was not a particularly good reward.

Rather, it was because the rewards from the event [Defeat the Instructor] were several times better.

So, I advised the guild members in advance that it would be a good idea to take on the challenge after completing the second job change and reaching a certain level.

The guild members who already knew Bae Do-hyun’s skills had given up on the ‘first’ title and were training hard according to his advice.

In some ways, it was like committing a foul using a sub, but Raul was not sorry at all.

Unlike other players who thought of Connect as a game, for Raoul it was a matter of survival.

It’s been a long time since I decided to take everything I could and use everything I could.

‘Once you get all your personal rewards, you can get your first graduation guild reward.’

In any case, guild members were receiving different benefits and care than others.

Not only did you get exclusive buffs for guilds that reached intermediate level 10 and the benefit of using a store dedicated to shared skills, but you also got the opportunity to receive direct guidance and spar with the best players in Connect.

‘Now that we’ve finished getting an idea of the atmosphere, shall we go in?’

If it was like the test in his previous life, there was nothing that could be an obstacle to Raoul anyway.

Raoul quickly got up from his seat, changed his appearance into Bae Do-hyeon in the bathroom, and went outside again.

At that moment, a player who was about to enter the bathroom was startled and shouted.

“Huh! Bae Bae Do-hyeon?”

Nod.

I bowed my head slightly as I walked through the hall, and people started chattering.

“huh? Bae Do-hyeon?”

“I just heard that too?”

“Oh, it could be that person!”

“Where where?”

Even as people began to focus on him, he did not lower his head or cover his face.

This is because there was absolutely no reason to avoid people’s gaze or be considerate.

“Wow! “It’s really Bae Do-hyun!”

“oh my god. Should I at least get an autograph?”

“Bae Do-hyeon! Are you here to conquer the tower?”

“When will the Purple Guild be filled?”

People recognized Bae Do-hyun and flocked to him as if they were seeing a celebrity.

But they could not approach Bae Do-hyeon.

This is because Bae Do-hyeon used telekinesis to create a barrier around a certain area around him.

And those who were talking gradually became quiet.

Because I felt intimidated by Bae Do-hyun, as if I wouldn’t dare talk to him.

Of course, Bae Do-hyun did not ignore people.

He selected a few frequently asked questions and answered them naturally.

“We are planning to attack the tower today. Starting tomorrow, you will probably be able to go somewhere else. And there are no plans to recruit guild members yet. However, once the schedule is set, we will announce it on the bulletin board.”

The way he walked and spoke calmly seemed confident to anyone who saw him, and he gave off the aura of a strong man.

“Be sure to succeed in your attack!”

“Fighting!”

“I will support you.”

Bae Do-hyun crossed the plaza, leaving behind people’s cheering, and finally entered the graduation tower.

(Continued in the next part)