Chapter 24: 24, Trigger the main storyline [Saintess of Orleans City]_l
Translator: 549690339
“Tsk tsk, the magic-type monsters in the newbie village are even less challenging than the physical ones,” Su Yu shook his head.
In reality, each of Baron Wilson’s [Fireball Skill] would’ve definitely killed Su Yu on the spot, if it actually hit him.
But unfortunately, the Baron’s spells never hit, making him look like an easy target.
Su Yu walked over to check out Baron Wilson’s corpse.
Baron Wilson was a mission boss. Since there was no concept of a “first kill”, he only dropped two items:
Cloth Armored Shoes, and the skill scroll [Fireball Skill (Regular)].
Although the drops were fewer, Su Yu could use both of these items.
The [Fireball Skill] could be learned right away, while the Cloth Armored Shoes required level 8 to equip.
Having obtained the skill scroll, Su Yu instantly chose to learn it and spent 1,100 spiritual energy coins to upgrade [Fireball Skill] to a rare quality.
[Fireball Skill (Rare)]: Launch a fireball to attack the target, causing a fire damage of 360% spell strength, with a 40% chance of inflicting a [Burning] status. Casting time is 0.5 seconds, consuming 15 mana points.
[Burning] Status: Suffer 15 points of fire damage per second, lasting for 4 seconds.
In terms of single-target damage, [Fireball Skill] is roughly on par with [Lightning Bolt].
If facing a high health boss, [Fireball Skill] triggering [Burning] status could cause higher damage.
However, at Su Yu’s current stage, he can kill immediately, making [Lightning Bolt] comparatively more practical.
After learning the [Fireball Skill], Su Yu steps out of the Baron’s study.
Tina was standing anxiously outside the door.
She heard the sound of spells colliding within the study cease, indicating a victor had emerged.
But she dared not approach the door to check and was anxiously twisting the hem of her garment in anticipation.
Upon seeing Nemesis emerge unscathed, Tina let out a sigh of relief, patting her chest, “Praise the gods, Nemesis, you’re still alive! How fortunate!”
“Huh, were you hoping I wouldn’t be?” Su Yu teased.
“No, of course not…
“Alright!” Su Yu ruffled Tina’s head, “Go get Quinn from the warrior’s guild. There is a lot of evidence of the Baron’s crimes in this mansion. Let her come and take inventory.”
“Okay!” Tina immediately replied excitedly.
Su Yu watched Tina leave the Baron’s mansion.
Then he himself returned to the second floor study to conduct a thorough search.
With the help of his extensive gaming experience, Su Yu effortlessly found two crucial pieces of evidence against the baron — a letter and the baron’s diary.
Because Tina hadn’t returned yet, a bored Su Yu ordered the mansion’s guards and servants to find and bring forth all the unrightfully obtained wealth and illegally detained women from the Baron’s lifetime.
Unfortunately, these confiscated items belonged to the mission items hence couldn’t be kept for personal use by Su Yu.
Half an hour later, Supervisor Quinn and her staff from the Warrior’s Guild arrived.
Quinn, who was dispatched by the headquarters of the Warrior’s Guild in Orleans City for on-ground experience, was stunning, with fair skin and an excellent demeanor.
Inside the second-floor study room, looking at Wilson’s Baron’s burnt corpse, Quinn couldn’t believe her eyes, “Adventurer, you are the one who killed Baron
Wilson?”
Su Yu did not say anything, but just nodded.
“Do you know the severity of killing a noble?”
“First, look at these,” Su Yu handed the two pieces of evidence to Quinn.
Quinn took the two pieces of evidence and read the contents thoroughly.
One of the pieces of evidence was a letter written between the Baron and the Northern Rebel Army which had not been destroyed.
This one letter alone was enough for the Empire to charge Baron Wilson with treason, a crime punishable by death, even for a noble! In fact, it could entail the extermination of his entire family!
As such, not only was Su Yu not guilty for killing Baron Wilson, but he had also performed a great service!
As for the Baron’s diary…
The diary contained numerous indecently planned plots against Quinn, each one of them being quite obscene, enough to take Su Yu by surprise as well. Upon reading the contents of the diary, Quinn’s face turned scarlet, alternating between rage and embarrassment.
She unsheathed her longsword, bent down and stabbed the deceased Baron’s body several times, and her disdain for him slightly faded.
“I’m so grateful for your help, adventurer! I’m thankful that you eliminated this trash for the Empire!” Quinn solemnly stated.
Then she handed two gold-plated medals to Su Yu: “These are your rewards!
You must accept them!”
A change appeared in Su Yu’s task log.
“Ding! You completed the task [Tina’s Struggle]!”
“Since you’ve completed the task beyond expectations, the task reward has been increased!”
“Task Reward: [Honor Medal (Excellent)] X2, Experience Points XIOOO.”
[Honor Medal (Excellent)]
Introduction: Reward given by major guilds to remarkable contributors.
Usage: You can use this medal to exchange for a skill scroll of your level and profession with (Excellent) quality at the Mage Guild.
As Su Yu had completed the entire task in one cycle, the rewards for the 6th-19th tasks were erased. However, the final reward, the [Honor Medal], was increased from one to two medals.
Su Yu was very satisfied!
He happily took the two [Honor Medals] and said to Quinn, “I won’t disturb you. I’ll take my leave!”
“Goodbye, adventurer!” Quinn waved goodbye to Su Yu.
Baron Wilson’s crimes were confirmed, and Su Yu was not required here. The Warrior Guild could handle the aftermath.
Just as Su Yu turned to leave, a sharp voice echoed from behind, “Nemesis, wait!”
The person who spoke was Tina.
“Tina, is there something else?” Su Yu turned around, looking at the young beautiful girl.
“It’s like this.” Tina blushed and walked up to Su Yu, whispering timidly: “I am going to the Warrior Guild for a talent test, and if I pass, I will go to Orleans City with Sister Quinn.”
“Oh, and then?”
“If you ever pass by Orleans City, could you visit me? I will be alone in Orleans
City, without any family or friends, and that scares me.”
Tina whispered this before giving the Baron’s debt receipt to Su Yu as a token.
Upon hearing this, Su Yu realized that Tina had a follow-up task.
However, Su Yu did not wish to accept this task.
Because the main plot he was about to unlock, [The Glory of the Goldfinch Empire], if guessed correctly, must be located in the capital of Goldfinch Empire – Goldfinch City.
Orleans City was in the southwest of the Goldfinch Empire. Despite being a large city, it was more than a thousand kilometers away from the Imperial Capital!
The main plot was the priority.
However, just as Su Yu was about to politely decline.
“Ding! You have triggered the main plot [Orleans City Saintess 0/100]. Do you wish to accept?”
Main plot!
Another freaking main plot!
Moreover, it’s the famous [Orleans City Saintess] from his past life!
Su Yu’s pupils contracted slightly.
“Tina, 1…”
“Don’t reject me.” Tina stepped forward and hugged Su Yu tightly. During the hug, she slipped the receipt into Su Yu’s pocket.
“Remember to come visit me!”
After saying this, Tina withdrew like a frightened deer and disappeared from Su Yu’s sight.
“This…” Su Yu pulled out the receipt from his pocket with a bitter smile.
“Feels like I don’t have the choice to refuse.
“Ding! You have accepted the main plot [Orleans City Saintess], please proceed to Orleans City in the Goldfinch Empire to start the main plot..”