Retrograde Gaming

Chapter 58: The Unexpected Announcement

The Spiritual World guild soon arrived. They were still the same group, it seemed that they were always together all day long. They must be the senior leaders in the guild.

“Drink Water, leave the party first. I’ll help them with accepting the quest,” Li Huailin informed Red Face Drinks Water what he was going to do.

“I know, brother-in-law. Hurry up so we can go somewhere else to play later.” Red Face Drinks Water started to feel impatient.

“This is serious. Your brother-in-law is seriously making money to support a family, I’m the only family member though,” Li Huailin said in a low voice.

“Brother-in-law, why don’t you just move in with us? Our place is big and you’re my brother-in-law!” Red Face Drinks Water hurriedly said without thinking.

“Well, you might need to be more careful after taking a shower or something.” Li Huailin joked around.

Red Face Drinks Water’s face instantly flushed. She talked way too fast this time! A man living in their place was really a big problem… So she hurriedly corrected herself,

“Brother-in-law, I was talking nonsense. Our place is small and is full of people. My parents live with us.”

“Come on. I was just joking.” Li Huailin wiped his forehead.

“Huailin, we are ready,” Night Flyer’s voice broke the tension.

Li Huailin smiled as he said, “Invite me to the party for the quest.”

“The money has been sent and should arrive in ten minutes. Do you want to wait first?” Night Flyer asked kindly.

“No, I trust you guys,” Li Huailin said.

Night Flyer nodded. As the deputy leader of the guild, he felt very proud.

“Ah. That’s right, Huailin, there have been many posts recently slandering you on the forum,” on their way to Mike Colt’s place, Night Flyer suddenly brought up this topic.

“I know, the piglet thing. The World Destruction guild probably did it since they hate me,” Li Huailin had a wry smile on his face.

“Ask Sky must be very depressed since you destroyed half of his party. He must be too embarrassed to mention this which is why he’s playing this dirty trick. How can they even call themselves a big guild? They don’t even have proper manners.” Night Flyer was a bit angry. “What are you gonna do with them?”

“I’m not sure, I’m still trying to figure out a way. If I had a hundred people, I would’ve destroyed them. But because I’m on my own, it’s kind of tricky.” Li Huailin shrugged and continued, “I don’t know what else they can do to me. Let’s wait and see.”

“Why do you hate Ask Sky so much?” Night Flyer actually felt kind of bad for Ask Sky.

“I don’t really know, let me think… He’s too ugly perhaps.” Li Huailin spoke in a serious tone.

“Okay, stop. I understand now.” Night Flyer had completely realized that Li Huailin was the true troublemaker between the two.

“Here we are.” Li Huailin’s voice signalled the stop of their conversation.

The door still closed tight. Li Huailin knocked on the door and Mike Colt said the same scripted lines.

“It’s me, I’ve found people to help your brother,” Li Huailin responded back.

“It’s you, Warrior!” Mike Colt immediately opened the door. Due to how quick he was, it surprised the both of them and made Li Huailin wonder if this guy had been waiting behind the door ever since he left.

“I’ve been waiting! Come in!” Mike Colt hurriedly said.

This time, they were invited to enter Mike Colt’s place.

There were various tools everywhere, Mike Colt’s place looked quite messy. After all, ever since Mike Colt’s younger brother was missing, Li Huailin assumed that the former wasn’t in the mood to take care of this place. This game really emphasized the importance of details.

“Sorry about the mess…” Mike Colt apologized. He then hurriedly switched the topic and asked them, “Are you guys ready? Please set off as soon as possible. My younger brother has been missing for three days. I’m extremely worried about him. Please take him back!”

Mike Colt issued the quest again.

System Notice: Mike Colt has issued an A-rank hidden quest, Find Martin. Do you accept, Yes or No?

Li Huailin accepted the quest. Meanwhile, Night Flyer and his men also received the notice.

System Notice: You have accepted the A-rank hidden quest, Find Martin.

Find Martin: Please find Martin Colt. The last time people saw him was in Lava Crack. Quest Rewards: 20,000 experience, 3 Gold Coins, and a rare engineering recipe.

“I’ll give up,” Li Huailin threw the quest away as soon as he accepted it.

System Notice: Do you really want to abandon the A-rank hidden quest, Find Martin?

“Why are you changing your mind, Warrior? I’m really worried about my younger brother. Please help me! The rewards are really good!” After noticing what Li Huailing was doing, Mike Colt hurriedly begged him.

“They’ll help you instead of me. I still have some important things to do, I really can’t go.” Li Huailin absolutely didn’t want to go to that place again, he decisively gave up the quest.

System Notice: You have abandoned the A-rank hidden quest, Find Martin.

System Notice: You have gained 200 Reputation points.

System Notice: Because of your inconsistency, Mike Colt’s favorability towards you has gone up by 10 points. Current Favorability: Friendly.

“Hero, thank you for your inconsistency!” Mike Colt said excitedly, “I owe you a deep debt of gratitude!”

“What?”

Night Flyer and his men were slightly shocked. They wondered what was wrong with this NPC… None of them had ever given up a hidden quest before, actually, most players would never give up a hidden quest.

“I know, I know.” Li Huailin patted on Mike Colt’s shoulder.

“This is really your style.” Night Flyer was a bit speechless.

“That’s right! Since the deal is done, you guys should head to the Lava Crack now.” Li Huailin smiled as he continued, “By the way, this quest seems to be quite difficult, but I do have my own understanding of it. If you encounter any problems, feel free to contact me. Maybe I can help.”

Li Huailin was very confident. After all, the Fire Essence was still in his bank. Maybe he could make another fortune out of it.

“That’s… Thanks man, I’ll take a look at it first.” Night Flyer didn’t know what Li Huailin’s plans were, he simply thought that Li Huailin was just being polite.

“Any problems at all, okay?” Li Huailin repeated one more time.

“Sure, sure.” Night Flyer nodded. “See you.”

“See you.” Li Huailin nodded back. Just when Night Flyer and his men were about to depart, a global announcement written in huge, red letters popped out on every player’s screen and repeated itself three times in a row.

System Notice: Night Night Night found a Bronze-grade pet egg. Reward 10,000 Experience, 2 Gold Coins. The achievement is recorded in the Continent’s Glory History.

System Notice: Night Night Night found a Bronze-grade pet egg. Reward 10,000 Experience, 2 Gold Coins. The achievement is recorded in the Continent’s Glory History.

System Notice: Night Night Night found a Bronze-grade pet egg. Reward 10,000 Experience, 2 Gold Coins. The achievement is recorded in the Continent’s Glory History.

System Notice: The Pet System is going to open. The servers will be under maintenance in 10 minutes. The estimated time of maintenance is 8 hours. All players should go offline as soon as possible to avoid unnecessary loss.

Everyone was extremely surprised.