[Congratulations to player HOMEWRECKER for upgrading his bloodline to SSS level.]
the sudden global announcement again took everone by surprise and soon the ranking board updated in real time, again causing an uproar everywhere. Everyone went on to check the Bloodline Rankings this time around.
[Bloodline Rankings]
1. HOMEWRECKER.
Human (SSS)
2. Yang Tianyu.
Dragon (SS)
2. Elena Voss.
Vampire (SS)
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Ignoring the commotion I opened my status to see a Bloodline and Bloodline Skills column added to it.
[Bloodline: Human (SSS) - Deters people with low human bloodline.]
[Bloodline Skills: Adaptability - Grants hyper-adaptivity, perfect for to grow across different battlefields and professions.]
Closing the status screen I pulled Mirella in my embrace and kissed her suddenly. Breaking the kiss after sometime I said "Let's get to LV.50 quickly now."
I didn't take much time to hit LV.50 as we were just a little short of EXP, and the last two days of grinding NPC missions in Virelith did the trick. It felt satisfying, almost surreal, seeing the level cap flash on my interface.
Without wasting a second, I parted ways with Mirella temporarily and made my way to the Job Change Temple, located at the heart of Virelith.
The temple was grand, ancient-looking, It was here that players after getting a chance to upgrade their Profession come to undergo Profession Ascension. A rite that could completely transform a player's capabilities if their path aligned.
As I stepped into the main hall of the Job Change Temple, the atmosphere shifted. The chamber was vast, marble pillars stretching high into an arched ceiling that shimmered faintly with embedded runes.
Right ahead before me stood a reception desk, manned or rather, womaned by three elegantly dressed women, each exuding different charm and allure.
The two of the women were young and beautiful human and elf respectively and were constantly surrounded by mew players or some NPCs.
The remaining third woman's desk was what I could describe as barren in comparison. She had no one approaching her, as she was a big titted cow beastkin, likely of the cow tribe variant, with soft brown skin, horns that curled elegantly, and huge tities that gave her a distinctly motherly charm that seem to struggle against her tight shirt wanting to almost spill out of them.
Licking my lips a bit I took a breath and, stepped forward towards her. I leaned over her desk a bit and called out "Hey, beautiful. I'm here for my level breakthrough mission. Think you can help me speed things up a bit?" I asked in a single breath.
She or rather everyone of those who heard my words were stunned and gave me weird looks. Can't blame them either, they don't know what they're missing out in this world due to the twisted sexual orientation of liking flat panels instead of juicy and busty knocouts.
The woman behind the desk, however, wasn't immune. A subtle blush colored her cheeks as she looked away momentarily, tucking a stray lock of hair behind one horn.
She coughed gently, composing herself, and tapped a few runes on a panel embedded into the desk. A soft chime sounded, and a holographic screen unfolded before me.
[Player Level detecting.....Detected LV.50 Confirmed]
[Eligibility Confirmed for Advancement Trial]
[Please confirm your information and choose your Trial Difficulty]
I quickly filled in my details, and the list of difficulty modes appeared in front of me, each glowing faintly with their own aura and benefits:
1. Elite- +2 to all basic attributes per level up.
2. Hell- +3 to all basic attributes per level up.
3. Nightmare- +4 to all basic attributes per level up.
4. Abyss- +5 to all basic attributes per level up.
5. Extinction- +6 to all basic attributes per level up.
Without hesitation, I selected Elite.
Not because I lacked confidence, but because I had a plan. One that would turn this so-called "weakest" difficulty into the foundation for something far more broken.
[Meet Baron Edward Gayle of Virelith city for the mission details]
Closing the screen I shifted my focus to the cow beastkin "Thanks for the help honey" I said and left. Before meeting Mirella I went to a luxurious area in the city according to the map provided with the mission.
Somewhere in Virelith.
The massive iron gates of the castle-like estate loomed ahead, guarded by well-armed knights in pristine armor. I approached without hesitation, flashing the mission panel in front of one of the guards. He gave it a brief glance, nodded, and gestured for the gates to open.
The estate was as luxurious as its entrance suggested. I was escorted inside and seated in a lavish waiting room decorated with crimson velvet curtains, silver-framed paintings, and a table stacked with exotic fruits I didn't recognize. I waited in silence until the doors opened again.
Baron Edward Gayle entered a tall, stern, and dressed in noble black and gold. Following him was a mature woman, a strikingly beautiful Milf with elegant curves and graceful steps. That is, until I showed him the mission panel.
He glanced at it, blinked once, then immediately turned to the woman and said, "Leave us." She bowed and exited the room with a curious glance my way, closing the door behind her.
Baron Gayle crossed the room and stood before me, clasping his hands behind his back. "A powerful Goblin Shaman has been roumoured to be detected near the outskirts of Virelith," he began, his voice composed but edged with urgency. "We suspect a stronghold may have formed. I want you to locate it. You'll have the privilege of selecting a team of elite soldiers from my personal guard. You have two weeks."
Instantly a glowing mission screen materialized before me.
[Breakthrough Quest: Scouting Dangers]
Objective: Help Baron Edward Gayle uncover the location of goblin strongholds near Virelith.
Difficulty: ELITE
Reward: Unknown
Failure Penalty: Decreased trust with Baron Edward Gayle and failure of breakthrough quest.
Seriously? This is too easy. I barely resisted a chuckle. I've already discovered that goblin camp days ago while coming to Virelith with Mirella.
Without missing a beat, I opened my map panel and submitted the coordinates I had marked earlier. Because failing a quest means losing 1 level back. "I've already been investigating goblin activity in that region," I said smoothly. "Found this during my scouting run."
The baron's eyes narrowed slightly, intrigued. "Efficient," he muttered, then nodded. "I'll dispatch scouts immediately to confirm the information. If it checks out, you'll begin your breakthrough trial at dawn. Report back here tomorrow morning."
He turned toward the door and called for an attendant to escort me out. I stood, brushing off imaginary dust from my coat, and grinned to myself.
The sun had barely risen when I arrived at Baron Edward Gayle's estate once more this time with Mirella. The guards recognized me instantly this time and opened the gates without a word. It felt good being treated with subtle respect proof that I was slowly climbing the ladder.
Inside, I was led to a different chamber this one more militaristic in decor. A large round table with a detailed map of the region sat in the center, surrounded by armored men and women standing at attention. The Baron was already there, speaking with his adjutants.
Upon seeing me, he nodded and waved them off. "Your information was accurate," he said without preamble. "Our scouts confirmed the existence of a fortified goblin camp built into the woods northeast of Virelith."