Chapter 6

After getting that strangely absurd quest, Jaycee checked his entire body. He circled around like a cat chasing its tail. Everyone oddly gave him a stare at what he was doing. He then suddenly stopped and end up disappointed.

'So I'm a rabbit.'

Despite not having a rabbit's ear, even if he wanted to deny it, it's totally visible in everyone's vision. There's a cute fluffy scut on his back and it was his cute little fluffy rabbit tail.

'If I hide this tail, I might be mistaken as a human.'

A pop up screen appeared.

[ You are part of the Rabbit's Tribe. ]

The rabbit's tribe town is hidden deep inside the mist of Sunlodge Grove. They are extremely shy and wary of others thus they decided to hide themselves completely from outsiders.

'I know …! Stop rubbing salts! Why is this game keep on stating what is obvious?'

[ A quest 'Go back Home' was created. ]

Jaycee sighed once more and mumbled, "Another quest? Can't I just hunt monsters in peace"

'I feel tied with this quests popping out like a mole waiting to be hit by a hammer.'

[ Go back Home (A) ]

Difficulty: A

You are starting to feel homesick. You are starting to miss the familiar scent and vibe of the town where you was born.

*There is no time limit for this quest.

Quest Clear Condition: Return to the rabbit's tribe

Quest Clear Reward: Affinity with some of the rabbit's tribe people will increase. Affinity with the tribe's leader will exponentially increase. Will have the right to learn the hidden secret of the tribe.

[ Would you like to accept the quest? ]

'Homesick my ass. I barely even played the game.'

"Yes." He dejectedly said.

'Will quests keep on popping out randomly like this?'

Right after accepting another high-tiered quest with no time limit, a player slowly crept behind him and abruptly climbed behind his back.

"Finally found you!" The voice was annoyingly familiar to him.

"Are you finally acknowledging now that you're a monkey? You keep on climbing my back these days."

It was his monkey friend, Denver.

"What took you so long? I've been waiting for you for like two minutes!" He was throwing tantrums. What a spoiled brat.

"I've been busy swiping status screens that keep on popping out, when I didn't even ask for it." Jaycee dispassionately said. "There's also this assertively ambitious God who keeps forcing me to accept his quest."

Denver's face straightened. "Is that a joke?"

"Nope. That's really what happened."

Their conversation reached a stalemate. They gazed at each other without uttering a word. From afar, they somehow resembled a couple on their first date.

"Is it really not a joke?"

Jaycee dispassionately nodded. "It's true." He opened his status window and showed him the quest he received from the God of Magic, Albus.

He swiped his fingers, directed the quest window in front of him and said, "Here, take a look."

Seeing the god tier quest, Denver froze in his spot. "How d-d-did you get t-t-this?" He stammered.

Jaycee indifferently answered, "I don't know." He sighed. "After I teleported in town, that God forced himself and made me accept the quest. I denied him once yet he just won't accept being refused. In the end, I accepted it."

He furiously clicked his tongue as he talked to himself, "I wonder what the administrators are thinking. How can they give a god tier quest to a level 1 support type class like me. They're not in their right minds."

'Are they perhaps sleep deprived and accidentally sent me that quest?'

Jaycee snapped out and suddenly wondered why his usually noisy monkey friend had his head bowed down with his lip tightly sealed in total silence. From the way he bent his head down, people can clearly mistook him for a servant of the church offering his sincere prayer despite the rowdiness of the place.

"Hey monkey." He grabbed his both shoulder and violently shook him until he ensured he snap out of it. "Get a hold of yourself."

"Hey monkey!" He monotonously shouted repeatedly, directly in front of his face.

Denver did not handle the shock of what he saw and ended up blanking out in dead space. Even the violent shaking of the great demon lord didn't faze him, not a bit. He kept wandering in the vast space, not until he heard a sudden 'ting' sound.

Multiple pop up screens appeared in front of him.

He snapped out and mumbled, "What's this?"

[ The God of Magic, Albus finds you very amusing. ]

God of Magic, Albus is watching those who are under him very carefully. Certain conditions might catch his attention.

Progress: 10.00%

[ The God of Magic, Albus noticed your ill-fated relationship with his very first successor. ]

The God of Magic, Albus acknowledged your hardships and tribulations whenever you are by the Albus successor's side, thus thoroughly decided to aid you and test your perseverance and dedication.

"Oooh~!!" Denver suddenly squealed like a teenager girl hitting its puberty.

Startled, Jaycee unintentionally smacked him in surprise. Denver fell down yet get back up in an instant still with stars glimmering in his eyes as if nothing happened.

"What's wrong with you? Have you finally lost it?"

"No! Albus' message suddenly popped out and gave me his quest!"

"Albus?" Jaycee glanced at him from head to toe.

He realized that his monkey friend also picked the Byuma race as he saw his tiny brown bear ears.

"So you are also a Byuma?"

Denver just widely smiled at him.

'Is he finally accepting his true race?'

Curious of how it feels like, Jaycee slowly circled around him and stopped behind his back. He reached his hand towards his fluffy bear ears and fondled it with such innocency. On the other hands, Denver just ignored him and let him do what he wanted and he just resumed where he left at.

[ Declining this quest will reset your progress with the God of Magic, Albus back to zero. ]

[ Upon accepting, progress will greatly increase. ]

[ Would you like to accept his quest? ]

"Of course! Yes!" Denver shouted with a smile.

[ You have accepted the quest 'Becoming Albus Successor's Loyal Retainer' ]

[ Becoming Albus Successor's Loyal Retainer (SSS+) ]

Difficulty: SSS+

The God of Magic, Albus greatly admired your perseverance and tolerance despite the tribulations you have suffered thus decided to make you his first successor's loyal retainer.

*There is no time limit for this quest.

*You cannot withdraw from this quest.

*Be grateful that you are the Albus successor's retainer, whom will guide and soon change the Phantasy Realm world.

*If the God of Magic, Albus is dissatisfied with your performance, the quest will be automatically cancelled.

*You are offering your entire being to the Albus' successor. Betraying him in any form of malevolence, will bring you severe tribulation.

Betrayal Penalty: [ The skill 'Albus' Curse' will be created. ]

*All stats ( primary and secondary ) will be permanently reduced to half.

*Only the God of Magic, Albus itself can cleanse the curse.

*No one knows how, when and where it will be done.

Quest Clear Condition: Assist Albus' Successor in his journey until he finished the quest 'Albus' Successor'.

Quest Clear Reward: Unknown

Quest Acceptance Reward: The skill 'A Retainer's Loyalty' has been created.

[ Passive Skill: A Retainer's Loyalty ]

*All secondary stats will greatly increase by 20% as long as the Albus' Successor is within the party.

CP Attained: 3000

The skill 'Void' has been created.

[ Unique Skill: Void ]

Rating: F

*Transcend through space and time for 3 seconds

*Greatly lowers all resistance by 50% lasting for 60 seconds

*Takes double damage from incoming attacks and spells lasting for 60 seconds

Mana Cost: Half of the remaining MP

Cooldown: 500 seconds

( 'Void' duration will increase the higher the rating of the skill is. )

( 'Void' minus to all resistance percentage will decrease the higher the rating of the skill is. )

( Cooldown will decrease the higher the rating of the skill is. )

( Mana cost will decrease the higher the rating of the skill is. )

CP Attained: 7000

Quest Failure Penalty: Affinity with the God of Magic, Albus will permanently vanish. All related quests with the God of Magic, Albus will be permanently destroyed.

[ Quest in progress. ]

Another pop up screen appeared.

[ The God of Magic, Albus was deeply pleased by your courageous and outgoing personality. Progress exponentially increased! ]

God of Magic, Albus is watching those who are under him very carefully. Certain conditions might catch his attention.

Progress: 32.00%

Jaycee, on the other hand, momentarily halted upon seeing another multiple pop up screens circling around him.

'What?! Again?'

[ Specific conditions has been met! ]

[ You have gained a follower! ]

[ Albus Successor's Followers ( 1/10 ) ]

*Denver Level: 1 Class: Musketeer

For each successful acquisition of followers, 5000 CP will be granted.

Current CP Attained: 5000

[ The skill 'Follower's Loyalty' has been created. ]

[ Passive Skill: Follower's Loyalty ]

*All secondary stats will greatly increase by 5% for every follower inside your party.

CP Attained: 5000

Denver was celebrating on his own after that unexpected boost from the God of Magic. He was totally happy and cheerful as he instantly got additional 10000 CP just from accepting the quest. However, his celebration didn't last that long as he gradually felt a menacing glare behind his back.

"So you're basically my slave now. Am I correct?" The voice of a demon lord was heard.

Denver stiffened as he swallowed in discomfort. The disturbing silence then was broken by a sudden pop up screen appeared in front of Denver.

[ Player 'Jaycee' wanted to invite you into his party. ]

[ Would you like to accept his invitation? ]

Denver astonishingly flinched as Jaycee suddenly crept behind his back and frighteningly tapped his shoulder.

"Now accept it, slave."

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[ The skill 'Follower's Loyalty' has been activated. ]

[ The skill 'A Retainer's Loyalty' has been activated. ]