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Chapter 498 [Proof of the Pioneers]

Unlike Fang Yi, who stood on the high platform looking down at everyone.

And Woyin, which is still exploring rewards.

A group of mercenaries stood in the square.

After hearing the unbelievable news from Woyin's mouth.

It exploded instantly.

A mercenary who was watching the commotion reached out his hand.

He nudged his companion, whose gaze had become somewhat vacant.

"Hey, hey, hey, did you hear what Captain Woyin just said?"
"That Fang Yi, did he really shatter that 'Plague Giant' that couldn't be fought head-on?"

After the mercenary, who had been teased by his companion, came to his senses...

He stammered out a reply.

"No, that's not an 'ordinary' [Champion-level Monster]."

"Instead, it is a champion-level boss that requires multiple teams of level 5 players to work together to have a chance of defeating it."

"one person."

As soon as his companion spoke.

The two of them gasped simultaneously.

They exchanged a silent glance, their eyes conveying a sense of "How is this even possible?"

He could no longer say anything.

An eerie silence descended upon them.

This silence was quickly broken by the voices behind him.

In the option of "Fang Yi shattered the Plague Giant", I cautiously bet 20 "Old Gold Coins".

The young mercenary had argued with a group of mercenaries many times.

He clenched his fist in excitement.

"It really is true!"
"That Fang Yi really did those things."

"60 [Old Gold Coins]!"

The excited young mercenary turned his head and clenched the jade piece in his hand.

They began searching for merchants in the crowd.

He said regretfully as he prepared to exchange the money.

"If I had known, I should have bet more."

But he hadn't finished speaking.

There are several scars on his right cheek.

Quake placed a heavy bet on the option that Fang Yi failed to destroy the Plague Giant.

A discordant voice was raised.

"One person defeating that level of [Plague Giant]?"
Only a fool would believe that.

"I think that man just got lucky and landed the final blow," Woyin thought again.

This sarcastic remark carried a hint of bitterness.

It quickly resonated with and raised questions among many gamblers who had lost everything.

"It must be fake!"

"If it were an ordinary [Plague Giant], that might be possible, but what about a [Champion-level Boss]?"

"This should be considered a 'draw,' and the bets should be refunded."

The mercenaries all looked at the merchant.

They tacitly surrounded them.

They seem to be planning to use their superior numbers to force the merchants to 'refund'.

However, this questioning was quickly dismissed by the businessman.

"Hasn't Captain Woyin already shown us the truth?"

The merchant confidently pointed to Woyin.

"Look at the [Spirit Mask] that Captain Woyin took out."

"Besides the [Plague Giant], you also overlooked the achievements of the five [Wicked Women of the Forest] that far surpass the [Champion Level]."

"And it is this record that proves the authenticity of his achievement in killing the [Plague Giant]."

The mercenaries immediately turned their attention to the silver that Wo Yin had taken out and piled up at his feet.

Because they were so large, the five sheets were stacked together.

The [spiritual mask] is so tall that it reaches the same height as a man's waist.

exclaimed.

"So big!"

"The ordinary [Champion-level] [Wicked Woman of the Forest]'s [Spirit Mask] is at most one-third of this."

"That's no ordinary 'Wicked Woman of the Woods,' and also..."

A sharp-eyed mercenary chimed in.

"It's still perfectly intact; you can only get those from these monsters by crushing them."

The businessman gave a very calm reply.

"So, the answer has been revealed."

"Please exchange your currency according to the rules. Those who meet the compensation conditions, please proceed."

As he spoke, Li Zhi looked at Quinn, who was trying to cause trouble.

He added, "kindly."

"Of course, if someone bets too high like this gentleman, placing 13127 [old gold coins]..."

"It cannot be 'compensated'."

"Mr. Quinn, Mr. Quinn, you..."

Hearing the merchants' noisy chatter.

Quinn's face had turned ashen.

Its facial features, twisted with resentment, became unusually ferocious.

In addition, there is a distorted scar on his right cheek.

It already exuded a murderous aura that warned strangers to stay away.

Quinn noticed something was off.

Everyone tacitly took a step back.

This made way for the [lv5] to reach the merchant.

However, the next second.

That twisted and ferocious expression vanished from Quinn's face.

It turned into an unusual calm.

"I understand, Mr. Li Zhi."

As Quinn spoke, he calmly looked at Fang Yi and Woyin.

It's as if they want to etch the other person into their mind.

"Since it's a bet, there are wins and losses."

"I lost, so according to the rules, you can take the coins."

Quinn smiled as he spoke.

"It's just some money, I can afford to lose it."

I just don't know how it happened.

Look at the smile on Quinn's face.

Hearing the other person utter unusually calm words.

A strange chill crept into everyone's hearts.

However, this chill was quickly broken by the things in Woyin's hands and the words he spoke from the high platform.

"I am prepared to represent the town, and the kingdom that will build and develop the town."

"A badge to honor Mr. Fang Yi for his achievements."

Everyone looked at Woyin.

Soon, a very simple badge made of gray iron came into view.

It is not adorned with any dazzling diamonds.

There was no intoxicating gold or pristine silver either.

Even the images and emblems are breathtaking.

Some are simply a few lines lightly carved on the surface, depicting a man holding a torch high, gazing into the distance.

Woyin held up the badge.

This concisely and powerfully explains the purpose of this medal.

"This medal is a symbol of Mr. Fang Yi's status as an [Honorary Mercenary]."

"In addition to having the right to prioritize accepting [commissions], a discount on the cost of eliminating negative traits at the [Sanatorium], and the right to use the [Camp]'s exclusive training room for free."

"Mr. Fang Yi's daily expenses in the town were all paid by the town government."

"This includes, but is not limited to, normal 'stress-relieving' activities, and [supplies] purchased normally when entering dungeons and completing quests."

Fang Yi heard a notification sound from the space.

You have gained the special privileges of the [Honorary Mercenary] rank.
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[Honorary Mercenary]

You have the right to choose which commission to submit.

When you and your party enter the [Dungeon] and accept a quest.

Purchasing supplies does not require payment of currency.

The interval between your entry into the 'dungeon' has been reduced.

You will not have to pay any fees to repair your equipment or purchase a reasonable number of bullets.

When you modify equipment, you only need to pay the cost price.

When you purchase a [Skill Scroll] that is bound to you and that you can learn, you only need to pay half the currency.

You have gained access to the exclusive training room at the camp.

The amount of money you spend training your skills is halved.

Looking at the list of things related to saving money and getting things for free.

The screen showed several pages of augmented effects that hadn't yet reached the end.

Fang Yi had not yet spoken.

The mercenaries below the stage stared wide-eyed.

"【Honorary Mercenary】? What's that?"

"How can there be so many benefits?"

A shrewd mercenary immediately calculated the potential gains.

"No matter what it is, even if it is not used intentionally."

"Just considering each supply drop, I've gained an extra 1000 Old Gold Coins out of thin air."

Another mercenary chimed in.

"Short-sighted, you underestimated the potential!"
"You haven't even factored in the discounts on training at the camp: free private training rooms, free decompression, and free ammunition and equipment repair."

"A single dungeon run will save you at least 5000 [Old Gold Coins]!"

Hearing about the benefits brought by the badge.

The mercenaries' gazes turned more intense than ever before as they looked at the badge in Woyin's hand.

"There's such a thing?"

"It's a bit difficult, but maybe we can still get it."

Standing in the crowd, the veteran listened to the conversation.

He interrupted irritably.

What kind of dream are you having!
“You have absolutely no idea how difficult it is to obtain that badge. “That’s four towns that have been established for so long.”

"No one but Lord Woyin and [Moor] who went to other towns to take charge of the situation can receive such an honor!"

As he spoke, the veteran subconsciously touched the somewhat worn fourth-class medal on his chest.

He said with a hint of envy.

"After his achievements were reported later."

"That badge will then become a third-class medal recognized by the kingdom and awarded to outstanding battlefield commanders."

"It is basically only available to officers of the rank of lieutenant colonel or above."

"The next step is to use mithril to engrave the following words on the bottom: 'Commander of the Order of'"

Listening to the veteran's description.

The mercenaries looked at Fang Yi, who was receiving the badge from Woyin.

The eagerness in his eyes immediately diminished.

Instead, there was an indescribable envy.

Fang Yi accepted the badge.

I'm checking the attributes of this piece of equipment.

This is a rather special piece of equipment.
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[Proof of the Pioneers]

Quality: Tier 2, Common

Durability: 100/100
Origin: 'A pioneering town in ruins'

Usage conditions: Only for reincarnators with the ID g12781.

Equipment effects: None available.
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Summary:
A badge that can be found anywhere, with nothing special about it.

However, due to the deeds of its owner, it has been tinged with a bit of 'legend'.

The following line of small characters was carved on it with sword energy:
This is dedicated to Mr. Fang Yi at the outpost where he pioneered the forest.

A legendary feat of single-handedly turning the tide of battle.

And for his outstanding contributions to the expansion of the kingdom.
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Evaluation:

Just as a dish can only be tasted and appreciated after it has been cooked.
After the holder's journey ends.

Only then can the 'value' of this badge be definitively determined.
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Fang Yi glanced at the evaluation of the badge.

He vaguely felt that this badge, besides helping him save on [old gold coins] and avoid unnecessary expenses, also served other purposes.

It also improves the evaluation at the end of the task and grants additional reward items.

After mentally muttering, "A futuristic reward, huh?"

Fang Yi then readily accepted the badge from Wo Yin's hand.

Then, he stretched out his arms and raised them to his chest.

He flashed the most standard and impeccable smile.

He then showed the badge to everyone.

As Fang Yi showed the badge to everyone.

The square had been unusually lively and noisy just moments before.

And the noise from the mercenaries talking.

It's like the noise around you disappearing as the vehicle speeds away.

It vanished in a second.

this moment.

Whether they are mercenaries attracted by the rewards.

Or perhaps they are reincarnated beings mixed in with the rest.

Or perhaps they are just a few residents from a small town joining in the fun.

They've all vanished.

All that remained were the "seekers" who stood on tiptoe, peering at Fang Yi, eager to know what this "legend" was about to say.

Looking at the square that had fallen silent, I saw people eagerly awaiting their turn to speak.

Fang Yi then slowly uttered a short, sharp sentence.

But his words were exceptionally powerful.

"I won't say anything nice like 'for the sake of the kingdom'."

"My initial purpose and thoughts for coming here were no different from yours, and they weren't much more noble."

Fang Yi freed one hand.

He took out his money pouch and shook it.

The crisp sound of the coins clinking echoed through the silent square.

Fang Yicai smiled and took back the money bag.

A response was given.

"It's just about hunting monsters, earning rewards, learning skills, and crafting equipment."

"Then, take a sum of money that will ensure a worry-free life for the rest of your days and leave this place."

As he spoke, Fang Yi hung the badge next to the [Aura of the Holy Emblem].

He pointed to the badge and said.

"However, people's thoughts can change."

"Witnessing the tidal wave of beasts rushing towards the camp."

"The drumbeats were so loud that people could not stand up, a torrential downpour of black rain fell, and giants as big as mountains appeared outside the camp."

"When preparing to bury the camp, the firelight, my comrades beside me, and all the mercenaries and the camp in the darkness that accompanies the night."

He pointed to Vaughn, who seemed a little lost, and even to Miss Kanroji, who had lowered her head.

After vividly describing that scene of despair from his memory.

Fang Yi paused for a moment.

He clenched his right fist tightly.

"A thought suddenly arose in my chest."

"I believe that I, with my power, have come here to change some things."

As he spoke, Fang Yi demonstrated his newly learned [Holy Radiance] to everyone.

A faint glow lingered around the fist.

"I came here not to have those wild beasts pounce on, bite, and kill humans and repeat the scenes before my eyes."

"I am going to lead these people to plunge their swords into their chests, sever their limbs, and cut off their heads."

"Turn them into money in my pocket, into a memorable achievement, and..."

As he spoke, Fang Yi pointed to the badge on his chest.

"It will become the medal on my chest."

Fang Yi looked at the badge on his finger.

The square was now extremely quiet.

All that remained were Fang Yi's calm words.

"Although there is an unbridgeable power gap between me and that [Plague Giant]."

"But the outcome of a battle is never determined by strength or weakness."

"As long as you use the right strategy, the right weapons, and hit the right spot, even the weak can kill the strong."

As he spoke, Fang Yi suddenly threw a punch into the air.

He smiled at everyone.

The final performance was what Woyin wanted to do himself.

"So all I did was make the right strategy, throw the right punch, and kill it correctly."

"With the help of Mr. Zhalan, my teammates, and a group of mercenaries, along with me."

"It brought 'fresh' air from the forest and made a 'minor' contribution."

"You might be able to do something like that too."

The mercenaries listened to Fang Yi's speech.

It had already become a boiling point.

"I might become a legend like Fang Yi!"

"That's really a blood-pumping statement! I'm going to accept a quest to go to the [camp] right now."

"Maybe I can even get a medal!"

The veteran shook his head.

"Really, that's too modest."

"Humility to the point of being 'annoying'!"
"No one else can do that."

The old man stretched his shoulders as he spoke.

He muttered a curse under his breath.

"Besides that, she really is just like those lobbyists, adept at using words to 'bewitch' others."

"You've convinced me!"

Those who reincarnate among the crowd have gained a clear understanding of Fang Yi.

"That Fang Yi is someone we need to get in touch with."

"That must be a seasoned 'fishing' expert!"

"As long as we pay the price to establish a relationship with him, this mission will be much easier!"

Vaughn, standing to the side, gripped his longsword even tighter.

He made up his mind in his heart.

Alright, let's strive towards the goal of achieving one-third of Lord Fangyi's merit!

Miss Kanroji lowered her head and twisted her hands together.

Honestly, why does he always say things like how handsome he is will attract girls to throw themselves at him?

Then, she raised her head and looked at the man with infatuated eyes.

[But hey, he looked so handsome when he said that.]

Woyin, standing to the side, cast an approving glance.

After providing Fang Yi with the notification sound, "[Because of your actions, the character [Woyin]'s friendship level with you has increased to [89/100],"...

He also drew his longsword at the opportune moment.

An order was issued that caused a notification sound to ring in the ears of countless reincarnators.

"The air in the forest is fresher than ever before."

"The monsters entrenched around the forest have lost their organization and their will to resist is weaker than ever before. It is the perfect time to kill them, open up the forest, and reap the rewards from it."

"so--!"

Wo Yin drew his longsword.

Let's make the 'fresh' air in the forest even fresher!

"The requirements for going to this camp to complete missions will be reduced in the next week, and the price of supplies will be reduced."

"Those who are interested can follow the subsequent commissions displayed by the guild."

"The meeting is dismissed!"

After triggering a town event called "Fresh Air in the Forest".

Woyin looked at her, her former dejection gone.

The mercenaries became unusually proactive, running around making connections and exchanging information.

He then whispered a sentence to Fang Yi.

"Mr. Fang Yi, please come with me. There are some additional rewards that I cannot show you."

Fang Yi heard these words.

He smiled with satisfaction, silently muttering a sarcastic remark to himself.

[The old man has finally agreed to teach us the real skill, the "Burning Technique"!]

(End of this chapter)