Chapter 58

In the Arolin City Hall.

Mayor Oseriman, a tall and elegant middle-aged Druid with a long beard and splendid attire, warmly shook hands with Da Fei. A servant brought in fruit wine, and the two laughed heartily, raising their glasses in celebration.

Oseriman praised, "Mr. Da Fei, as a human, has traveled thousands of miles across the sea to support the development and construction of our elven race. What kind of spirit is this? This is the spirit of internationalism. Mr. Da Fei is a noble person, a pure person, a person who has transcended low-level interests! Mr. Da Fei is a role model for the young people of our Light Alliance! Let's raise our glasses to Mr. Da Fei's contribution!"

Da Fei chuckled, "Thank you, Mayor, cheers!"

Oseriman smiled, "It will take at least half a year to cultivate your resources. After half a year, it will be the time for you to achieve great things. You are the first to invest in our city, so we should give you the best discounts. You will have a fixed 20% quota of Tuna, and the purchase price will be at an 80% discount."

— System Notice: You have achieved the title "First Investor in Arolin City," and you have obtained a fixed 20% quota of Tuna.

Da Fei smiled, "Thank you, Mayor." This is the benefit of being the first! Half a year in-game time is about half a month in real time, so the New Year will be over by then. But the reward can't just be some reputation and discounts, right? What else? I need something substantial!

What does Brother need now?

Mayor, can you give me a hundred Emerald Dragons? Shit! Too lowbrow! Never seen the world.

Mayor, can you give me a dozen artifacts? This is good!

Mayor, can you give me a team of beautiful elven legendary heroes? This is even better!

Mayor, can you give me a territory castle? This is the coolest!

Mayor, can you give me a few hidden part-time jobs? Shit! Do they really think I'm a wish-granting lamp? The NPCs are backed by the system, and the system isn't that generous, right?

At this moment, Kateryna whispered in his ear, "Ship..."

Ship? Da Fei was suddenly struck. Yes, this is the most reliable request. I don't need troops, territory, or artifacts. As a merchant, getting a special ship shouldn't be a problem, right? As the mayor of the city, shouldn't you be able to handle this small matter?

Da Fei cleared his throat, "Mayor, my ship is a special vessel, but it's too old. Can you help me get a new one? I can pay for it... on installment."

Oseriman laughed heartily, shaking his head.

Da Fei felt a chill. Could it be that even a mayor can't get a special ship?

Oseriman clapped his hands, and a servant entered, "What are your orders, sir?"

Oseriman took out a card and said seriously, "Use my name card to invite the Great Druid Malthiel, the elder of the Druid Guild. Our city's guest has something important to discuss with him."

The servant bowed and left.

Seeing this, Da Fei realized that the Great Druid must be a significant figure. The mayor had to use his name card to invite him and even had to explain the reason first. What a powerful person! However, this means the matter is feasible, and Da Fei became excited.

Oseriman sighed, "Perhaps, this is an opportunity. Perhaps Mr. Da Fei can create a miracle!"

Da Fei was surprised, "What do you mean, sir?"

Oseriman sighed, "We Druids believe that all trees have spirits, and even withered trees can come back to life. So, Mr. Da Fei's ship, even if it is old and decayed, has the potential to be rejuvenated!"

Da Fei was delighted, "I see! Thank you, Mayor!" Withered trees coming back to life! Shit, I came to the elven kingdom for a good reason. They specialize in wood! According to him, this ship will definitely be rejuvenated and might even gain life!

Oseriman shook his head, "But it won't be that easy. All the details will need to be discussed with the Great Druid Elder."

Seeing his expression, Da Fei suddenly felt a strong sense of being tricked.

Da Fei was taken aback, "Is it that complicated? How about giving me the special ship materials, and I'll have a shipyard build it myself..."

Oseriman said calmly, "We are elves, druids, and guardians of the forest. We do not cut down rare trees. Please understand, sir."

Da Fei chuckled dryly, "I was too presumptuous, hehe." Shit! If I had known, I would have returned to the human kingdom to contribute resources. We humans don't hesitate to cut down trees!

At this moment, a long laugh came from outside the door, "The guest the mayor wants to see must be extraordinary!"

The mayor hurried to the door and personally welcomed him, "Elder, please come in!"

An elderly elf, holding a seven-colored glowing staff and wearing a floral camouflage robe, entered gracefully and calmly, "Is this young friend the guest of our city?"

Shit, seeing the hero aura under his feet and his long life, he must be a hidden legendary hero.

Da Fei hurriedly bowed, "Yes, it's me."

Oseriman said, "Mr. Da Fei wants to rejuvenate his old special ship. I think this is an opportunity."

The Great Elder squinted at Da Fei, nodding continuously, "Not bad, to become a navigator at such a young age, your future is limitless."

Da Fei chuckled, "Elder, you flatter me."

The Great Elder nodded, "Although navigation is a new profession, it is one of the bravest, wisest, and most adventurous in the world. This challenging task is for you!"

Challenging task? Da Fei suddenly felt uneasy.

The Great Elder continued, "To rejuvenate your ship, the most direct and reliable method is to go to the Pool of Light. It is a sea formed by the sap of the World Tree's roots deep underground. It is a sea of life and the source of the World Tree's growth. However, the Sea of Light is too close to the center of the earth, and contact with the demons of the underworld is inevitable. The demons have polluted the Pool of Light, making it lose its vitality. To protect itself, the World Tree's roots have created a barrier, preventing more powerful demons from invading and also preventing our powerful forces from reinforcing. This situation cannot continue. We need a young hero to lead a team into the Pool of Light, drive away the demons, and purify the Pool of Light. Then, the vitality of the Pool of Light will rejuvenate your ship and greatly enhance it!"

— System Notice: The Great Elder of the Druid Guild in Arolin City has given you the epic quest "Purify the Pool of Light." Do you accept?

— Quest Notice: The Pool of Light is located in the underground of the elven kingdom, where the roots of the World Tree are. The pollution of the Pool of Light is a concern for the elven kingdom. The protective barrier of the World Tree only allows heroes level 30 and below to enter. The elven kingdom is seeking qualified heroes in various places to enter the barrier of the Pool of Light and purify it.

— Quest Notice: This quest cannot be accepted by players or their secondary heroes above level 30.

— Ah! Da Fei spat out a mouthful of blood! Fixing a ship results in an epic quest! I knew there was no free lunch. Are you all in cahoots to trick me?

"Little friend, what do you think?" The Great Elder looked at Da Fei, making him feel uncomfortable. Coach, I just want the ship materials!

The mayor added, "Actually, this task is very challenging and risky. It's understandable if you don't accept it."

This is an epic quest issued by the mayor! As a commoner, how many times in life can one meet the mayor? This is an opportunity to get a task and fix the ship with valuable resources. Any player would not refuse in this situation, let alone a master like me.

Da Fei had nothing to say, "I accept!"

— System Notice: You have accepted the epic quest "Purify the Pool of Light"!

The Great Elder and the mayor clapped their hands in praise, "Truly a young and capable hero!"

(Seeking all kinds of votes, school has started, have the agreed-upon classmates arrived?)

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