Level Is Everything

"Hahaha, I like you young'un. Now, are you willing to help me?"

Ryou didn't agree right away. He first need to make sure, what does Yaga need his help for.

"What do you want me to help?"

"I believe you must have received the quest from the village chief whether to see if I have already woken up from my slumber or not. I wish, you could tell the village chief that I am still sleeping. Of course it was to avoid trouble. I didn't wish to go on another rampage again and take so many lives in my hands. Of course I won't let you do it for free, I will give you some compensation."

「Quest "Investigate Yaga" has been updated. Quest Rank: unknown. The elder monster Yaga have wake up from his slumber. However, he requested you to report to the village chief that he is still sleeping. Do you wish to proceed with the original quest and report it back to the village chief or are you willing to help Yaga and hide the fact that he has woken up? Quest Rewards: unknown. Time remaining: 12h 30m. 」

「Warning! The choice you make in this quest will determine the future of the beginner's village and Yaga. 」

Ryou didn't need a lot of time to make his choice.

"Alright, I'll help you hide the fact from the village chief."

"Hahaha, I knew it young'un. You will make the right choice. Now, take this as my compensation for you. "

After Yaga said that, Ryou is enveloped by a white light and a series of notification ring on his mind.

「You have completed the first half of the quest "Investigate Yaga". You just need to make a report to the village chief telling him that Yaga is still sleeping. Time remaining: 12h 29m. 」

「You gained 1000 EXP. You have leveled up. 」

「You gained a title, 'Friend of Yaga'. Effect: unknown. 」

「You gained a skill, "Yaga's War cry". Effect: Sends a battle cry that have a 20% chance to stun nearby enemy in 10 meters range around you and increased your strength by 2 times for 15 seconds. 」

Ryou was stunned when he sees the rewards that he gets. The level up wasn't that much and it sends him to level 6 but the title and skill he gained was a pleasant surprise.

Gaining a title was quite hard. It was spread out in the forum that a man surprisingly trained with a scarecrow in the swordsman's training field for a whole day and gained a title of 'training maniac'. The title gives him increased reputation with battle oriented class NPC and gives him a chance to received quest from them. Even though the title wasn't proved to be that useful after all it was hard to get and many people tried to follow the same step as that man but nobody succeed to gain the same title. It was then estimated that each title is unique and can only be get by one person.

Even if the title 'Friend of Yaga' effects are unknown, it was still a rare gain for Ryou. Furthermore, gaining a skill was even more amazing. It was known that a person can get a skill point every time they levelled up. From the skill he gets, it already gives Ryou one level skill advantage over the other players. It also the skill that Ryou likes the best. It can increase his strength by two even though it was only for a short period of time.

Seeing Ryou is still standing dare in daze, Yaga spoke.

"What is it young'un? Are you not satisfied?"

"Ah, no. The rewards are better than what I can think of."

"Hahaha, initially I was hoping that I can give you better rewards but sleeping for a long time have weakened me. Because of that I can only teach you one of my skill."

"Ah, this is already enough. I am thankful for your rewards."

"Right, young'un. Can you help me with one more request?"

Knowing that Yaga doesn't mean any harm to him, Ryou accepted it.

"Yes, I will help if I can do it."

"It's actually about my son. Because I didn't find him or the man that tricked him, in my heart I still have some hope that he is still alive although it was slim. Even if he is dead, I want to know what happened to him and where he is buried. At worst case if his body parts are taken, split apart, and used as equipment, I swear that I will do my best to gather them back. So, are you willing to find some clue about my child?"

Although what Yaga said have some danger within them, Ryou didn't hesitate to help him. Because deep down he feels that Yaga is similar to him. Although people said that his family is dead, he still wants to believe that they are still alive and living somewhere. That is also why he want to see his 'father' inside the game.

「You have received a unique quest from Yaga. Do you wish to accept? 」

"Alright, I'll do whatever I can to find clue about your son."

「You have accepted the quest. 」

「" Finding Yaga's son". Quest rank: unknown. Four hundred years ago, Yaga's son is missing. You need to find a clue about whether his son is still alive or have died. Quest rewards: unknown. Time limit: none. 」

「Warning! The result of the quest can result in a destruction of the world of Aaru by Yaga. Please do your best. 」

"If you have found some clue about my son, you can contact me through this."

Yaga said that and send a small item towards Ryou. It was a small whistle.

「You have received Yaga's whistle. You can use the item to summon Yaga's underling to contact Yaga. 」

"Alright then, I think it's about time you return to the village chief and make a report young'un."

After he said that, Yaga let out a roar and that definitely startled Ryou.

"Ah, don't worry young'un. I just tell all of the monster that they shouldn't bother you as you make your way back to the village. I hope you can find some clue about my child. May we meet again later."

Giving his farewell, Ryou goes out of the cave and walked towards the village. As Yaga have said, there's no monster within Ryou's sight as he goes back.

He decided to meet with Luna's first and from the party system, he saw her at the village's square. When Ryou arrived, Luna was there staring absent mindedly at the sky. Not long after, her expression changed and that send a bit of pain at Ryou's heart.

「Why are you making that kind of face? 」

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Name: Yaga

Level: ??? Race: Beast

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AGI: ??? Matk: ??? Mdef: ???

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INT: ??? Crit: ??? Act: ???

DEX: ???

LUK: ???

Skill:

- Yaga's War cry (1000 MP) : Sends a battle cry that have a 90% chance to stun nearby enemy in 10 meters range around you and increased your strength by 10 times for 10 minutes.

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