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Chapter 38 Proof of Valor (Please continue reading)
The tasks for joining a faction are mostly similar. For example, joining the dwarf faction requires paying a certain amount of gold dust.

The Elf faction is a shining gem.

Neither the gold sand nor the gems are expensive; if you exchange them with points, it will cost around 100 points.

The Orc faction is a bit special, requiring the killing of an elf or dwarf, but since the Orc faction is essentially a merger of the Dire Wolf and Orc factions, it's normal for it to be a little different.

Finally, there's the human faction, namely Laketown.

Since the sycophant Alfred controlled the power to select people to join the guard, one could simply bribe him to join the ranks.

Choosing to refuse the bribe will trigger the second quest, which requires paying an expensive deposit to the mayor, or you can join a faction.

Li Xia was originally very obedient and had no intention of joining the human camp; he was quite interested in archery skills.

Until the Hall of Transcendence quietly gave a tiny hint.

Li Xia swore that the hint was really small, as if it would be discovered by the Hall of Light if it were too big.

There was just a huge exclamation mark above Bard's head on the minimap, just like the one I saw when I played the game.

You have triggered the hidden human faction quest: The True Laketown Guard.

[Mission Objective: Complete the Proof of Valor]

[Proof of Valor: Defeat the Giant Spider, Orc, War Wolf, or Swamp Crocodile; completing any one of these will suffice]

[Quest Reward: Join the Long Lake Town Archer Guard]

“Young man, if you want to join the Longlake Town Archer Guard, you need to prove your bravery. We reject cowards. After you complete the mission, bring your spoils to me.”

Bard nodded to Li Xia, a hint of worry on his stern face, and then prepared to leave.

“Wait a moment, Mr. Bard.”

Li Xia's expression was a little strange. He reached into his pocket with one hand, pretending to rummage around, but actually took out items from his spatial storage.

"Are these okay?"

He spread his hands, revealing several spider venom sacs and silk sacs.

“A silk sac from a giant spider?” Bard stopped, picked one up, examined it closely, and even sniffed it. “It’s about a day old, and it was just peeled off the corpse not long ago.”

"Yes, the spiders I encountered while traversing the dense forest road on my way to Lake Town, and in fact, I also ran into a small group of orks."

Bard's expression turned noticeably serious: "Ork? Are there any dire wolves?"

"Of course, we fought a fierce battle. The Oaks retreated, leaving behind their corpses. Unfortunately, I found them smelly and they didn't bring back any spoils, only these gold coins."

Li Xia spoke slowly and deliberately, while taking out several silver and gold coins and placing them in Bard's hand.

"That's right, it definitely has the stench of an orc and the pungent smell of a dire wolf."

Bard was silent for a moment, then suddenly looked up and asked, "What weapon do you use?"

"gun or spear"

Bard took the spear from the guard next to him and threw it at him: "Prove to me that you have the ability to do the story you're telling me."

But he soon realized that his words were superfluous, because the young man's aura changed the moment he grasped the spear.

He just stood there, holding a gun in one hand, and there was a subtle sense of oppression that made people's hearts tremble.

"Tap—" A soft knocking sound rang in my ears.

Bard felt as if a flash of silver light had passed before his eyes, and the not-so-sharp spear had pierced through the thick wooden plank.

What a formidable spearman!

"What's your name?"

"summer"

"Go and get a bow. How can we manage if the archery guards of Longlake Town don't know how to use bows and arrows?"

Bard waved and turned to leave, just as the notification popped up.

[Mission: Proof of Valor Completed]

[You have successfully joined the Longlake Town Archer Guard] [You have chosen the Human faction]

Faction quests are now available.

[Next phase of main quest start time: 6 days 16 hours]

Your bravery has earned the approval of Bard, the captain of the Longlake Town Archer Guard.

You have obtained the standard longbow of the Longlake Town Archery Guard and acquired basic archery skills.

Li Xia was taken aback, not expecting these extra benefits. He nodded to Bard.

"Thank you. Should I call you captain now?"

A rare smile appeared on Bard's usually cold and serious face: "Just call me Bard. Practice hard, and if you get itchy, go find old Joel to do some work."

Just as he was about to leave, Alfred, the sycophant who had been watching silently, finally couldn't help but scream:
"Bard! Conscripting guards is the mayor's prerogative! You have no right to recruit guards!"

"Alfred, if I remember correctly, the mayor's power comes from the Longlake Town laws passed down through generations, and he is elected by the people."

So this person, who only has the right to be mayor by relying on the law, wants to deny the law?

Bud gave him a cold glance, waved his hand, and left alone.

In the past, he probably wouldn't have clashed with the mayor and Alfred.

But ever since the dwarves arrived, Bard had a growing sense of foreboding.

It seemed that a momentous event was about to occur, which was why he was desperately trying to strengthen the Changhu Town Guard.

The mayor's guard was utterly useless. They were good at oppressing the people and collecting taxes, but they were useless at defending against enemies.

They'll run faster than the Shard's rabbits; the only hope is their own archer guard!
Alfred was speechless; he could only utter a few polite words before hastily leaving.

Bard nodded to Li Xia again before going to check the defenses of Long Lake Town.

The scene quieted down, and Li Xia was finally able to take a good look at her haul.

When I first saw the description of the equipment I received, I was overjoyed and almost cheered.

【Purple Robe Bow - Standard Version】

[Grade: Blue]

【Origin: The Lord of the Rings, Middle-earth, Gondor】

[Durability: 45/45]

Damage Intensity: 2 (Tier 1)

[Requirement: 7 points of Strength]

Weight: 90 pounds

[Purple Robe: Increases shooting stability by 20%]

[Refined Bowstring: Increases damage dealt by an additional 15%]

[Introduction: Just as the allure of a cold weapon comes from the person wielding it, the allure of a bow and arrow lies in its arrow; only when the bow and arrow are combined is it a complete bow and arrow.]

[Note: Cannot be taken out of this world]

The joy he had just felt vanished instantly. Li Xia pouted, thinking he was going to get a piece of equipment for free.

The result is that the weapons issued do not belong to any individual.

However, the description of this bow is quite interesting. The bow itself is not very powerful, but it is different when paired with different arrows.

Therefore, the complete power of a bow and arrow should be calculated together, considering both the bow and the arrow.
Li Xia pondered for a while, put down the bow, and began to study the skills he had just acquired.

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1. Monthly pass 2. Recommendation vote

(End of this chapter)