Chapter 303


    Upon seeing the system message appear in their field of vision, everyone couldnt help but feel delighted.


    New Hidden Quest!


    Nice! we can also receive an added reputation score if weplete the quest!


    After noticing thest line of the quest reward, Cbashs eyes instantly lit up.


    As a long-timebat-focused yer, he hadntpleted many tasks. As such, Cbash hasnt had many chances to interact with NPCs, and the one hes mostly familiar with is Nightingale, mainly due to her connection with their team leader, Boxlunch.


    s, Nightingale never issued any tasks, and on the contrary, shes even the one performing tasks, providing free meals for them from time to time


    Thus, his personal reputation score barely reached the average inparison to the entire server.


    So seeing this reward at this moment, made his eyes widened in joy.


    It wasnt just Cbash either.


    Even Boxlunchs interest was piqued.


    As the captain of abat-focused team, his reputation score wasnt much better than Cbashs in that regard.


    Meanwhile, the other yers who were currently watching Little Salty Cats livestream were also getting excited.


    Oh myOne of the rewards is a personal reputation score? Howe I never encounter such good quests?


    Wow, thats lucky! Its like hitting the jackpot! Just gaining one reputation point added to your rep score can boost your EXP and CP umtion rate by 1%! Thats like a permanent bonus!


    Im so enviousI dont know what else to say but Im so envious of these guys.


    The livestream was flooded withments like these expressing jealousy.


    Little Salty Cat was also feeling excited.


    She looked at the crescent-shaped orb floating above the pyramid with curiosity:


    The rewards this time are so generous! I wonder what exactly is on top of that pyramid?


    Meanwhile, HootyBirds gaze lingered upon the hovering fragments of the Scepter as she scrutinized it.


    With a hint of uncertainty, she whispered,


    This questline seems to be connected with the goddess, so perhaps its the artifact weve heard about from before.


    Ev looked at HootyBird unexpectedly.


    <em>Oh? This girl had actually guessed it?</em>


    Little Salty Cat was stunned.


    Artifact?


    Yes, Cat, do you remember the video on the official forum before? Its the cutscene where the goddess battles Uller specifically.


    Little Salty Cat paused, furrowing her brows momentarily, before her eyes lit up with realization.


    Cutscene? Oh! I remember now! Is it that video where the goddess uses her tentacles to brutally torture that dumb-looking God?


    <em>TentaclesTorture</em>


    Ev whose silently listening to their conversation, couldnt help but twitch the corner of her mouth, while internally considering as to whether she should change her way of attacking and controlling her enemies


    Exactly.


    HootyBird nodded in agreement.


    Seemingly thinking of something, Little Salty Cats eyes suddenly lit up:


    Hey, I think Ive got it! Heres what I thinkthe devs wouldnt just throw random stuff at us. So, if they mentioned the goddesss artifact, then theres gotta be a quest to help the goddess find it! And now, since its rted to the goddess and even specifies an item rted to her, its very likely to be the same artifact that you suggested!


    Whats more


    Little Salty Cats gaze fixed on the hovering orb, her eyes gleaming with interest.


    I also seemed to sense a familiar aura on that thing, like the breath of life or something simrso surely it must be rted to the goddess!


    After listening her analysis, the others also agreed.


    So what should we do?


    Cbash asked in their group chat.


    Pray! ording to the quest tips, lets try praying to the goddess first!


    Little Salty Cat replied.


    Um how do we pray again?


    Cbash asked again.


    Little Salty Cat made a incredulous expression.


    Its obvious you dont do tasks very often. Of course, you need to start with this phrasePraise be to the Mother of Nature, praise be to the Goddess of Life, praise be to the Great Supreme Being, Ev Yggdrasill!


    All of these interactions were taking ce within the voice chat channel. Outwardly, they still appeared to be praying devoutly.


    Nheless, the time Nidhogg allocated for prayer wasnt short, so they still had time to spare for the time being.


    Upon hearing Little Salty Cats analysis, a solemn hush fell over them, and silently, they too began to offer prayers to the goddess in their hearts.


    <em>Praise be to the Mother of Nature, praise be to the Goddess of Life, praise be to the Great Supreme Being, Ev Yggdrasill!</em>


    They devoutly chanted within their hearts.


    Or, at least they believed they were genuinely devoutly chanting such prayers.


    Nevertheless, regardless of their authenticity, Ev still sensed their prayers and once again utilized her authority to link their consciousness into her domain.


    She manipted the game system to momentarily obscured the yers actual vision and senses, and presented them with a new perspective through the gamework


    For a moment, a subtle shift swept through Little Salty Cat and the others, causing a momentary ripple in their perception.


    In their perspective, the surroundings gradually became hazy, as the group vaguely seemed to see a grand temple before them.


    At that moment, they felt as if they had instantly traveled through time and space.


    Within the illusionary temple, the stars in the skies sparkled as a backdrop, whilst atop the central throne sat a figure of awe-inspiring holiness.


    Divine radiance surrounded her figure, obscuring details yet hinting at the familiar silhouette of a splendid dress known to countless yers. Her wless visage, the allure that had garnered her countless followers among yers and online gamers, remained veiled in the ethereal glow.


    The embodiment of the World TreeGoddess Ev Yggdrasill.


    This NPC, widely recognized as the most popr one within the game and the actual de facto leader of the elven faction, once again appeared before them


    At this moment, the other yers who are watching Little Salty Cats livestream also became equally excited:


    Whoa! Its the Goddess!


    The Goddess actually appeared!


    Its been so long since west saw Lady Goddess, I miss her so much


    prprprpr


    Then, the yers were greeted by a familiar, enchanting voice, one that had sparked spection amongizens for a long time, yet its true identity remained elusive.


    Brave chosen ones, I have indeed heard your prayers


    What you have uncovered is indeed one of my artifacts.


    If you aid me in retrieving it, then I shall grant you one wish.


    When you are ready, invoke my name once more


    The cutscene ended there and their vision returned back to the underground hall once again.


    However, at that moment, the yers excitement reached a fever pitch.


    Oh my! It really is an artifact! And it seemspleting the quest will also earn us special rewards from the Goddess! We hit the jackpot! We mustplete this questline at all cost!


    Cbash said excitedly in the voice chat.


    Yes! We must definitelyplete it!


    Little Salty Cat clenched her fists. Her expression, which had outwardly pretended to be solemn in prayer, was now genuinely excited.


    As her assumptions were confirmed, a pleased smile tugged at HootyBirds lips. But without dy, she redirected her focus to the next step of the quest.


    ording to the other two quest tips, we must attract an external interference to the Despair Church if we want toplete this questline. And this external force that could create an opportunity for the Goddess, ording to the tips, is the Eternal Church.


    Cbash eyes flickered as he asked,


    But how do we seek assistance from the Eternal Church in the first ce? Theyre a hostile faction and enemies of the Goddess


    HootyBird frowned.


    At this moment, a booming voice suddenly rang in the groups voice chat, startling each member of the group.


    Of course, we gonna make a mess!


    Demacia gleefully dered.


    Little Salty Cat threw a disdainful expression.


    What theDemacia!? Who let you in our private channel?


    It was me.


    Fng, who had maintained silence throughout, finally spoke up.


    Little Salty Cats eyebrows shot up in surprise.


    Really, Sister Fng? You did it?


    Yeah! Thats right! Miss Fng invited me! Boss Cat, this quest is not just yours anymore! Its ours too! Stirring up trouble is what Im best at! So lets share the questline, okay? When the timees, well share the rewards together!


    Demacia proudly stated.


    You? What do you want to do?


    Wary nces passed between the other yers as Demacia responded with a wry chuckle.


    Its simple! Just a moment ago, Miss Fng and I had a private chat. We figured, that gods cant be disrespected based on ElvKings lore. As such, if we made a mess in the Eternal Church like dessecrating their sacred temple, their patron deity would definitely react angrily!


    Demacia then paused there dramatically for a second before a devious expression formed upon his face.


    Also conveniently, this time aroundwere masquerading as followers of the Church of Despair. When the timees, well make a huge mess and then ce all the me on these guys afterwards hehehe, isnt that great?


    After hearing Demacias n, the other yers exchanged dumbfounded nces amongst one another.


    <em>This guy</em>


    Seems to really live up to his name as the most daring and provocative yer in the entire server.


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    <strong></strong><strong> OF COURSE WERE GONNA MAKE A MESS</strong><strong></strong><hr>


    <strong>Prpr</strong>  An abbreviated inte ng that originated from the japanese word  (peropero), which means, to lick. <hr><hr>