The Strongest in the Game by Dominating Monster - Chapter 48

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Monster Domination: Game’s Strongest Episode 48

 

The room I entered following the lord’s guidance was the epitome of luxury.

 

Even Yu Baekjin, who had lived quite well in the past, let out a deep gasp of admiration.

 

However, the air filling the room was heavy and oppressive, and in the center of the room lay a woman who didn’t match the splendor of this place.

 

“This is my daughter, Serena. As you can see, she’s in a state where it wouldn’t be strange if she died at any moment.”

 

Perhaps overcome with emotion just from looking at her, the lord’s voice became moist with tears.

 

As he said, Serena was no different from a half-corpse.

 

Her complexion was ashen, and her entire body reeked of a foul odor.

 

The arms and legs visible between the blankets were so emaciated that only bones could be seen.

 

For someone who should be the noble daughter of a grand castle, her appearance was too pitiful.

 

“Originally, she was the most beautiful child in the world. Even nobles from the distant west would come all the way here just to see my daughter.”

 

The lord’s gaze turned to a portrait on the bed depicting a beautiful woman.

 

“If I may ask, how did she come to be in this condition?”

 

When I asked carefully, the lord clenched his fist tightly.

 

As if anger was boiling up just from thinking about it, his expression twisted grimly.

 

“Black magic. Those disgusting beings, filthier than sewage, did this to my daughter. Those bastards who deserve to be torn apart dared to desire my daughter.”

 

Ah. I could guess the rest of the story without hearing it.

 

The lord’s furious rejection.

 

The black mages’ revenge for that rejection was all too predictable.

 

“If word spreads that my daughter is cursed with black magic, the Heretic Inquisitors will come to the territory. They won’t listen to any excuses and will strike my daughter’s head with their filth-covered iron maces.”

 

“So that’s why you asked me. The subjugation order was a test to separate the wheat from the chaff among those worth asking.”

 

When Kairen immediately grasped the intention, the lord Arken’s expression brightened somewhat.

 

Indeed, he was quite a clever adventurer, just as Allen had said.

 

“That’s right. My request is to cure this child’s illness. More precisely, to find a healer who can cure this child’s illness. And it must be a healer whose name is not known to the world.”

 

[Lord of Gania’s Treasure (Hidden Quest)]Serena, daughter of the Lord of Gania, Arken, is wandering between life and death due to black magic.You must find a healer who can cure her.Objective: Bring a healer before Serena dies.Reward: ???*This is a time-limited Quest. If the target dies, the Quest will automatically fail.

 

I stroked my chin at the notification that appeared.

 

A Hidden Quest. It was quite tempting.

 

However, the problem was whether I had the capability to clear this Quest.

 

This was on a different level from the Quests I’d done so far.

 

It wasn’t a Quest that required personal martial prowess or exceptional intelligence.

 

A healer whose name isn’t known to the world.

 

I had no idea how to approach this right away.

 

Should I refuse? Would there be a penalty if I refused?

 

Just as my thoughts were turning increasingly negative.

 

“Ah!!”

 

Suddenly, one person’s face flashed through my mind.

 

Thinking that she might be able to do it, I nodded vigorously.

 

“Please leave it to me. I’ll bring a healer who can save your daughter as quickly as possible.”

 

[You have accepted the Lord of Gania’s Treasure (Hidden Quest).]

 

The moment I turned around with the notification.

 

“Wait. Hold on.”

 

The lord stopped me.

 

“Thank you. I’m truly grateful.”

 

The lord, who had been grasping both my hands and appealing sincerely, signaled Allen with his eyes.

 

“How could I send away empty-handed an adventurer who willingly stepped forward for my daughter? Take this. It’s a reward for the achievements you made in this subjugation order.”

 

Following Allen’s command, a servant brought a large box and set it down on the ground.

 

“Wow…”

 

Kairen unconsciously gasped in admiration at the gold and items filling the box.

 

As I reached my hand into the box, notifications rang out continuously.

 

[You have obtained 5,000 gold.]

 

[You have obtained Arrow carved from Minotaur Horn (Rare) x50.]

 

[Arrow carved from Minotaur Horn (Rare)]An arrow crafted by carving the hard horn of a Minotaur. Made by a master craftsman, it is quite sharp.Effect: Upon hit, inflicts bleeding damage equal to 3% of the target’s remaining health.Restriction: Cannot be traded.

 

[Lord of Gania’s White Seal (Unique)]A seal given to adventurers recognized by the Lord of Gania. When equipped, receives great respect and favor from the people of Gania Territory.Effect 1: Receives preferential treatment when trading goods in Gania Castle.Effect 2: May receive hidden Quests in Gania Castle.Restriction: None.

 

“And this is a title I’m giving you.”

 

The lord placed his hand on Kairen’s head and muttered something.

 

Then, golden letters appeared above my name.

 

[You have acquired the title, One Who Broke the Beast’s Horn.]

 

[One Who Broke the Beast’s Horn]A title bestowed by Arken, Lord of Gania, to Kairen who defeated the Minotaur.Effect: Damage dealt to beast-type monsters increases by 10%.

 

Massive gold, useful items, and even a title.

 

Kairen’s lips curved into an arc at the splendid rewards.

 

* * *

 

“Hiiing…”

 

Lucia, who had logged into New World after a long time, couldn’t do anything even though she went to the hunting ground, just fidgeting with her fingertips.

 

For her, being a healer, party hunting was essential.

 

However, finding it difficult to approach others first, she just wiggled her fingers.

 

‘No! I need to be brave! I can’t keep being like this forever!’

 

Even when she steeled her resolve and tried to approach parties looking for a healer, her mind went blank and her feet wouldn’t move.

 

“Ah… What should I really do…”

 

Self-loathing washed over her at her own pitiful appearance.

 

As she crouched down and pointlessly tormented the ground with her fingers.

 

[From Kairen: Hello. I’m Kairen, who added you as a friend back then. Do you remember me by any chance?]

 

A message came from Kairen, her only friend in the game.

 

“…!”

 

Lucia unconsciously covered her mouth at the sudden whisper.

 

Her heart pounded as if she had received a message from someone she had a crush on.

 

If I reply too quickly, won’t it be obvious I have no friends?

 

I should wait a little bit…

 

After hesitating for a moment as if playing hard to get, she soon came to her senses and quickly sent a reply.

 

[To Kairen: Hello. Yes! I remember! I was so grateful back then!]

 

[From Kairen: Not at all. Oh, are you busy right now by any chance? If it’s okay with you, would you like to clear a Quest with me?]

 

A Quest?

 

It was welcome news to hear.

 

Watching him perform in the subjugation order, how regretful it had been.

 

His heart had been boiling with the desire to participate there and fight alongside him.

 

A Quest together with such a person.

 

No matter how busy, he had to make time to join.

 

[To Kairen: I’m fine with it! If you tell me where, I’ll go right away!]

 

[From Kairen: Ah. That’s a relief. Then could you come to Gania Castle? I’ll be waiting at the Inner Castle entrance.]

 

“Yes!”

 

Lucia clenched her fist and shouted.

 

People around looked at her strangely at the sudden cheer, but she didn’t even care.

 

Lucia hummed a tune and hurriedly moved her steps.

 

* * *

 

“Over here!”

 

I waved my hand while watching Lucia walking toward the Inner Castle entrance.

 

Seeing that, her steps that had been slow gradually quickened.

 

“H-hello.”

 

“Yes. It’s been a while. Ah, sorry for the sudden request. It’s quite urgent.”

 

“Not at all! I should be thanking you for making me an offer.”

 

Lucia wiped her sweaty forehead with her hand and smiled brightly.

 

It was strange.

 

Oddly, talking with this man wasn’t uncomfortable at all.

 

“Then, shall we go right away? I’ll explain the content first before sharing the Quest.”

 

When Kairen pointed inside the castle gate with his hand, Lucia tilted her head.

 

“Are we going into the Inner Castle?”

 

Usually, Gania Castle’s Quests took place in the Outer Castle.

 

The Inner Castle was quite troublesome to even enter, let alone for Quests.

 

In fact, Lucia had never once entered the Inner Castle.

 

“Yes. This Quest was received from the Lord.”

 

“…!”

 

Unlike the calm Kairen, Lucia was startled and covered her mouth.

 

A Quest directly from the castle’s Lord, not just some noble?

 

‘Amazing….’

 

As New World was a class society, status meant power and strength.

 

It was difficult to even meet them, let alone exchange a single word.

 

Therefore, receiving a Quest from the Lord had been the exclusive privilege of rankers until now.

 

For a user who wasn’t even a ranker, and hadn’t even escaped low levels yet, to receive a Quest was unprecedented.

 

“…So that’s the Quest content. You understand it roughly, right?”

 

While Lucia was lost in shock, Kairen, who had somehow reached Serena’s room door, looked at her.

 

“Huh? Ah, yes. I understand.”

 

Though she hadn’t heard exactly due to being lost in thought, she understood the Quest’s essence.

 

The Lord’s daughter was cursed with black magic, and they needed a healer to treat it.

 

She clearly understood why Kairen had sought her out.

 

‘A Quest like this!’

 

A Quest perfectly suited for herself, with a hidden job in the supporter category.

 

Confidence surged, so she clenched her fist tightly.

 

“I’ll do my best.”

 

* * *

 

“Hiiing…. I’m sorry.”

 

Facing Serena, Lucia made a tearful expression and bowed her head deeply.

 

Her shallow confidence was shattered in less than a minute.

 

[It’s High-Level Black Magic! Cannot heal!]

 

Even mobilizing all her skills, only the cruel System Message kept repeating.

 

“Haah….”

 

“Tsk….”

 

The Lord, who had been watching desperately, held his head, and Kairen licked his lips in disappointment.

 

She was the only healer he knew, and the owner of the hidden job ‘Bard of Many Stars’.

 

He thought she had the optimal conditions for this Quest.

 

But even she couldn’t do it?

 

This made things much more complicated.

 

The skill should be superior to Lucia’s, but shouldn’t be famous.

 

Was there such an oddball in the world? Even if there was, could he find them?

 

His head throbbed, so he pressed his temple with his hand.

 

“Is there really no way to accomplish this?”

 

Even though the hope before his eyes had crumbled, Arken asked again pleadingly.

 

At that earnest voice, when Kairen was about to shake his head.

 

Lucia, who had been reading the mood, carefully raised her hand.

 

“I can’t do it…. But I do know someone who might be able to heal this person.”

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