T0 Gaming Guild Saves the World.

Chapter 199, Section 198: Mint's Hometown
The allocation process went more smoothly than Jingxin had expected.

With the first two people speaking up, the remaining people made the same choice without hesitation regarding this Fallen Star treasure, which was enough to drive high-level mages in Anna mad.

Jingxin could tell that they genuinely believed the potatoes deserved to be taken.

She couldn't help but smile, and at the same time, she recalled a past event.

During her travels in Anna, she disguised herself as an ordinary magician and joined an adventurer party called Viper to fight monsters.

The team leader is the soul of a team. He doesn't necessarily need to be very strong, but he must have the personal charisma to unite everyone around him and resolve any conflicts that may arise.

The good news is that the leader of the Viper Adventure Team happens to be just that kind of person, and he has always done a great job.

The materials obtained from defeating monsters are not simply divided equally, but are allocated according to the team's needs and the leader's decisions.

The other seven members of the team were completely convinced by this.

On the 60th day of their joint operation, they, whose average combat strength was only level 5, encountered a level 7 tree spirit.

The sheer difference in strength meant that even with their combined efforts, the entire Viper Gang was unable to withstand the attack, and several members were poisoned.

Even so, the remaining people did not think of running away, but fought to the death to give others a chance to survive.

Jingxin used her incantation to subdue the tree spirit, forcing it to produce a sap that could counteract the poison, and took a section of its tender branch that could be used to make medicine as compensation to the Viper Clan.

The entire Viper Gang was dumbfounded. Jingxin still remembers their eyes to this day, as if they had seen a god.

Moved by the fact that this team, composed of people from various races, still helped each other in the face of a life-or-death crisis, Jingxin gave them a bottle of powder made from magic scales.

That was her first time setting foot on land for practical experience after becoming queen and completing a long period of knowledge accumulation.

A year later, she returned to that small town to see how her old friends were doing, only to learn that the Viper Gang had disbanded.

After many twists and turns, she met one of the survivors of the Viper Gang.

He knelt before Jingxin and wept bitterly.

After Jingxin left, the team, realizing the terrifying value of the Demon Scale Dust, was overjoyed.

They envisioned the day when the team's strength would greatly increase after the materials were replaced.

However, for the first time, they disagreed on the allocation of materials.

The regimental commander took sides, making it difficult to resolve the conflict.

Finally, someone chose to collude with outsiders...

Finding suitable equipment to reward the boundary between the virtual and real worlds is not difficult and does not require two days.

Two days were the time Jingxin used to convince herself.

Seeing everyone pushing the equipment onto Potato, Jingxin felt exceptionally lighthearted.

"Ksha, you're so lucky."

The [Anti-Magic Small Round Shield] and the [Rest of Peace] will be distributed together.

The virtual-real boundary has officially completed a major equipment update.

Jiang Heyi, who originally planned not to take anything and waited for everyone to finish updating before picking up scraps, boarded the update train at the last minute.

A full set of [Tidecaller] gear is the best choice for the current version.

Zhong Zemo obtained the [Anti-Magic Small Round Shield] and the [Fierce Lion] set, an upgraded version of the Lion King's Proof that Kurien wore back then.

The fries were assigned to Kurion's top-tier weapon, the [Raging Lion].

The four Primitives have been acquired, along with the Mage's Mana Regeneration Bucket Set [Rest in Peace].

The quilt was dressed in the regular version of the "Lion King's Proof".

Since Orange Tea is a support character, there's no rush to distribute equipment, and she herself stated that she should be the last to distribute equipment.

therefore……

"One of us doesn't have any new gear." The woman in the blanket pointed with both hands. "Guess who it is~~~~~"

The jailer stiffened his neck and complained, "Why weren't you assigned any? [Raging Lion] and [Fierce Lion] are team-bound. If you guys die in the dungeon, I can just pick them up and use them."

The shared sniper rifle is one of them.

In other teams, they would probably be complaining about unfair distribution by now, but a guy like the jailer, who enjoys having fun, is obviously not going to get hurt easily.

Moreover, he is clearly aware of the fact that his skills are somewhat inferior to others.

Jiang Heyi wanted to see if there were any further plot developments in the storyline of Wang Ting, but her conversation with Jingxin only yielded the response, "You've worked hard these past few days, please take a good rest for now."

Does it mean it can only be triggered after playing one or two games?

Ksha has become a permanent member of the guild, and the Siren Craftsman is expanding her room while upgrading the Blessing Crystal.

She brazenly hung "Kexia and Potato's Love Nest" on the front door, which drew sidelong glances from the dolls.

A group of dolls actually started watching their owner make a scene!

"Don't rush, Fries. If she can hang up, so can we." The woman in the blanket clenched her fist and urged.

"Who said I'm in a hurry?"

He looked nonchalant, with the composure of a winner.

Just the fact that she can eat hot, potato-based meals in real life gives her a huge advantage.

The potion workshop in the guild was unusually quiet today. Its owner, Mint, was packing up, preparing to go to the Grand Archives of the Fallen Star Royal Court for further studies.

The boundary between reality and illusion gave her exceptionally valuable learning time, a treasure she might not have been able to glimpse even after a lifetime of effort through ordinary means.

"Hmph, your Mint Mother will be leaving for a while. The potion was made while you were resting and is now stored in the warehouse."

"The quantity is not large, but it should be sufficient. Take as much as you need and don't be stingy."

"The potions are all labeled with special markings. Every bottle has one. Before you take one, take a look carefully and remember the markings. When you see the pattern during battle, you can use it immediately. It's very convenient."

"The guild's puppets have learned a lot of basic potion recipes. Although they take longer to brew and are less effective than me, they are still usable."

"Don't let anything happen... If something serious happens, don't worry about wasting my time, just call me out quickly and we'll think of a solution together."

"Please, don't let the guild be short of people before I come back... I'm begging you."

The boundaries between reality and illusion nodded in agreement.

Jiang Heyi suddenly remembered something and asked, "Mint, where is that church you mentioned to us before?"

"The church..." Mint paused, "Why are you asking about that?"

"You've been away for so long without going back to visit, and now you're going to study in several libraries. By the time you come out, the 10th floor of the underground temple might already be occupied, and you'll have more things to do."

"So I was thinking... I could visit and see the nun on your behalf?"

A hint of struggle flashed across Mint's face.

Just as everyone was wondering why she had such a reaction, Mint sighed deeply.

"Actually... I wanted to do that too."

"You can go, but could you please keep it a secret for me..."

Orange Tea asked curiously, "What are you hiding?"

"I voluntarily left the Star Speaker Academy and dropped out of school."

Mint took out the somewhat worn witch's hat, gently stroking the wrinkles with a face full of affection.

“Mother Metasequoia longed for the Empire’s magic academy back then, but for some reason, she couldn’t get in. So when I suggested going to the capital to try, she entrusted it to me.”

“After entering the Star Speaker Academy, I went back once… Everyone was proud of me.”

"I took the opportunity to boast a lot: I was the number one freshman in Star Speakers; my mentor said that I would become a Potions Master with immeasurable achievements in the future; I defeated an arrogant noble genius..." "I also said that I could gain a foothold in Wangdu with Potions and make a lot of money... and leave all the subsidies given by the academy to the church."

Everyone suddenly realized.

No wonder Mint acted so greedy before.

As one of the Empire's highest institutions of learning, the Star Speaker Academy provides resources that are unimaginable to others in order to select talents to go to the Imperial Mage Tower.

They receive generous subsidies for food, clothing, housing, and transportation, ensuring that these rising stars of the empire can not only support themselves but also pursue their passions in magic.

This is Anna's version of an elite education system that spends a fortune.

Mint didn't dare tell Sister Metasequoia that she had dropped out of school in a fit of anger, and she also had her own pride, thinking that she could make a name for herself by relying on her talent.

But after leaving the college and losing her stipend, money, which she didn't need to worry about before, became Mint's biggest concern.

Even geniuses need to eat.

So she could only carry her large and small bags and wander around the border city of Fengjia, which was some distance from the church but not too far away, selling her masterpieces with a mercenary look on her face.

Once he had raised enough money, he would regularly send it back to the church to maintain the image that he was still striving for improvement despite dropping out of school.

Entering the boundary between the virtual and the real, the first time she stayed away from home for an extended period, the first time she "embezzled" money, was also because she secretly ran back to the church.

Mint had wanted to talk about this with everyone before, but hadn't had the chance to speak up.

Just as Jiang Heyi mentioned it, she no longer held back and blurted everything out.

Mint knew that no one would laugh at her for being so concerned about saving face.

"It's just a small matter, nothing more than helping you cover up a lie, leave it to me."

Mint felt especially reassured when the jailer said that.

That's what he does!
French fries then brought up the topic that had been put on hold for some time, for fear of affecting the plot development.

"Were all those scrolls of yours made by Sister Metasequoia?"

Mint nodded slightly.

Everyone's expressions immediately turned strange.

Mint seemed to know what everyone was thinking: "When Mother Metasequoia gave me those scrolls for self-defense, she never mentioned their effects, only saying that taking them out could solve most problems, and it was best to use them only when in danger."

"Because she repeatedly warned me, I had no idea those scrolls were such terrifying tools..."

Actually, from childhood to adulthood, Mint always felt that Metasequoia's mother was a very mysterious person.

But it wasn't until Jiang Heyi used the scroll and displayed its terrifying power that she truly realized how extraordinary the Metasequoia Mother was.

After giving the church orphans a few instructions on what they liked to eat, Mint high-fived everyone and left.

Behind the mint, there is undoubtedly a shadow.

Nafiel of the Church of Eternal Night is conservatively estimated to possess combat strength of at least Rank 7.

After careful consideration, many players in the community believe that the continent where the Clarity dwells is stronger than Anna, and its magic system is richer and more diverse in its application.

Given all these conditions, what level of strength would a dawn redwood need to create a scroll that could severely damage its soul from a distance?

"The ninth floor, or should we go to the church?"

Jiang Heyi lit up the map, which was located northeast of Fengjia City, at the border between Anna and the Elf Kingdom of Xiuye.

The city-state was called "Hot Fat".

"How about we get the jailer a set of equipment?" Orange Tea suggested.

"Waaaaah, Tea Master, you're so kind."

"Ugh, stop faking your crying, it's disgusting!" the person in bed complained.

Orange Tea waved her hands repeatedly: "I'm just afraid you'll be a burden on the ninth floor..."

The jailer clutched his heart: "Why? Who made the Tea Goddess like this? She wasn't like this two months ago!"

The entire group at the boundary between the virtual and the real world shouted in unison, "It's you! It's definitely you!"

On the way to Hot Fat City, Orange Tea took out the pendant that Mint had given her and examined it, discovering that the words that had been blacked out were gradually becoming visible.

What was initially concealed was the name of the dawn redwood.

Hotfat is a city-state of similar size to Windjaw, but with a much smaller permanent population.

Because it was not located on a major trade route, the merchants who came and went did not bring prosperity to the area.

However, the number of transient residents here is exceptionally high.

The most common sight along the roadside is adventurers.

Because Hotfat is on the border of the Empire and borders Decaying Leaf, adventurers from the two countries interact quite closely.

The surrounding area is teeming with monsters and wild beasts, making it a hunter's paradise.

With such a geographical advantage, it's easy to imagine how high the martial spirit of the city-state is. There are as many as six sparring arenas marked on the map within the city-state, and the sounds of sparring can be heard endlessly.

Walking along the road, people on the boundary between the virtual and the real world were invited by several adventurer groups, and the prelude to the invitation was to fight first to test their strength.

"Is this the kind of environment that mint grows in...?" Orange Tea exclaimed in amazement.

"Now I know why some players get attacked by the obviously weaker Mint," Jiang Heyi sighed. "Even if they know they might not be able to win, if pushed to the limit, she really will bite."

The environment shapes the people; "Hot Fat," "Hot Fat," that's just like the name I'm using.

The Metasequoia Church, located on the outskirts of the city-state, is surrounded by lush trees and cultivated fields, far removed from the frenzied atmosphere of battles and hunts in Hot Zhi.

The boundary between reality and illusion arrived at nightfall, when the entire church was dimly lit, with only a few torches hanging in various places.

Compared to the luxurious churches in the capital, which are adorned with dazzling lights and crystals, the atmosphere here is one of gloom and poverty.

The four primal beings attempted to use their magical perception to find an unusually powerful source of magic, but to no avail.

"Wake up, if you could sense it, would the dawn redwood still be hiding here for decades?" the blanket complained.

The church was deserted, probably because it was past mealtime; when I opened the door, it was completely empty.

I asked "Is anyone there?" several times, but received no response.

Just as Jiang Heyi and the others were about to leave, a puzzled child's voice suddenly rang out from the darkness behind them.

"who are you?"

Jiang Heyi turned around and saw a boy of about 7 or 8 years old staring at them warily.

“We are Mint’s friends, and we have been asked by her to come back and visit you and Sister Metasequoia.”

Upon hearing the name Mint, the boy was visibly taken aback, and the joy that had just appeared on his face was immediately suppressed.

"Is there any evidence?"

Orange Tea quickly took out the pendant and handed it to the boy to examine.

Seeing the pendant, the boy felt relieved and shouted into the distance.

Not long after, a ball of light appeared there, as if someone was holding something up.

Upon closer inspection, everyone's eyes widened.

It was a nun surrounded by several children, tugging at the hem of her skirt.

Contrary to what they imagined, Sister Metasequoia was not an elderly woman; she looked remarkably young.

(End of this chapter)