MMORPG: Martial Gamer

Chapter 1724 1724: The Balance of Fate

"What's going on? No need to make a fuss."

Dawn's First Ray said irritably.

At this moment, Dawn's First Ray was feeling gloomy and found fault with everyone.

"The mission has changed!"

Young Master Beijing exclaimed excitedly, sharing the mission progress with Dawn's First Ray.

Dawn's First Ray opened it up and saw on the mission panel: "Mission Failed, Light Faction Reputation -50, Light Faction Honor -200. Please go find Cardinal Tyler as soon as possible to take on a remedial mission."

The mission had failed so cleanly, and losing reputation and honor was to be expected. However, the last sentence directly caught Dawn's First Ray's attention.

"Remedial mission!!" Dawn's First Ray looked at the mission panel excitedly and said, "There's actually a chance to salvage this mission..."

"After all, it's a storyline mission." Young Master Beijing also said excitedly, "If this mission failed, it can't be that I'm stuck here for the rest of my life."

"That makes sense!"

Dawn's First Ray nodded in understanding.

If a storyline mission couldn't be completed, the subsequent game progress would halt, and players who failed the mission naturally wouldn't have any reason to continue playing.

Games are made for people to play; players are customers, and customers are the gods of light. The loss of wealthy players like Young Master Beijing, who played a high-end profession (everyone knows how Young Master Beijing's hidden profession came to be, so I won't go over it again), would definitely be the biggest loss for the game.

Game companies welcome customers and naturally wouldn't drive away their gold sponsors. Thus, it's normal for them to offer a remedial mission in such a scenario.

Having money means being able to do whatever you want.

As a Paladin, Dawn's First Ray was certainly familiar with Cardinal Tyler. After receiving the mission prompt, Young Master Beijing and Dawn's First Ray quickly made their way to the church.

Just as they arrived at the church entrance, they saw Wang Yu and a group from the Quan Zhen Sect coming out of the church, cursing as they walked: "Damn, a god-level BOSS and didn't drop a thing!"

"Uh..."

Seeing Wang Yu and the others, Dawn's First Ray was momentarily stunned.

Enemies meeting, especially under such circumstances, made Dawn's First Ray want to rush up and punch Wang Yu... Luckily, his understanding of Wang Yu's strength kept him somewhat rational.

"Hey, isn't this the leader of Dawn?"

Before Dawn's First Ray could say anything, Fearless, who was behind Wang Yu, greeted him with a smile.

"Hehe! So it's Fearless and Iron Bull!"

Dawn's First Ray, being courteous and not wanting to make a scene, smiled back at Fearless, though he was mostly too intimidated to act otherwise.

"Hehe!"

Wang Yu, being someone who cared about his reputation, couldn't help but smile in guilt when he saw Dawn's First Ray's expression, which seemed like he had eaten a fly.

"Leader Dawn, your mission has failed; why are you still here?" Fearless, ever so cheeky, pressed on with questions as if to provoke.

"I'll hold it in!!"

Dawn's First Ray shot Wang Yu a deep glare, holding back his anger and said, "Fearless, you have quite the skill. I admit defeat; we're here to receive our punishment."

Once bitten by a snake, one is afraid of a rope for ten years. Having been so badly tricked by Fearless, Dawn's First Ray naturally wouldn't tell him the truth.

"I see!" Fearless nodded and smiled, "Since you're here to receive punishment, we won't join the fun; you carry on."

Saying this, Fearless waved his hand, signaling the group blocking the church door to make way for Dawn's First Ray.

Dawn's First Ray was furious; after mixing in Holy Light City for so long, it was his first time being blocked by someone, especially by outsiders at that.

Though angry, his life was more important. Dawn's First Ray shot Fearless another fierce glare and entered the church with Young Master Beijing.

"Old Fish! Follow them!"

Watching Dawn's First Ray and the others leave, Fearless waved to Darknorth Fisher and gave him orders in the team chat.

"Okay!"

Darknorth Fisher nodded and disappeared into thin air.

"What does this mean?" Wang Yu asked, puzzled.

"Hehe! It means nothing!" Fearless laughed, "That guy definitely didn't tell me the truth."

"Of course!" Wang Yu rolled his eyes, "He's not stupid!"

"That's why I had Old Fish follow them." Fearless said, "I suspect they definitely have a follow-up mission."

"So what if they do?" Wang Yu replied, "What do we care? We can't keep an eye on them forever."

Wang Yu, having some camaraderie with Dawn's First Ray, felt a bit of sympathy.

"Who can say for sure?" Fearless waved his hand, "Given the system's nature, their follow-up mission is likely to be a collision mission with us; it's better to be cautious."

...

Under Fearless's suggestion, Darknorth Fisher followed Dawn's First Ray into the church, passing through the main hall until they quickly arrived at the hall behind the church.

Upon entering the hall, an elderly man dressed in red was kneeling in prayer before the statue of the Light God. Sensing someone entering the hall, the red-clad elder stood up slowly and turned around.

"Honorable Lord Tyler!"

Seeing the elder, Young Master Beijing bowed respectfully.

"You're here!"

Tyler nodded in satisfaction and said calmly, "To be honest, I'm not very pleased with your performance in this mission. As servants of the Light God, you should ensure the safety of the Holy Soul Child."

"I'm sorry, Lord Tyler!" Young Master Beijing said sheepishly.

"Don't be nervous, my child", Tyler said with a kindly smile. "The fall of Lord Reis is the will of our Lord. The great Light God has always been merciful to His children of light; we will overlook this matter."

"Thank you for your mercy, Lord Light God." Young Master Beijing recited his lines methodically.

"However, my child." Before Young Master Beijing could finish, Tyler's tone shifted sharply, "The Star of Annihilation has opened the entrance between the realms of gods and demons and the human realm. Light is destined to defeat darkness and save the world. Now that Lord Reis has fallen, the balance of fate has tilted towards darkness. I hope you can take on the responsibility of saving this world."

Here it comes, the mission is here, saving the world, it sounds so grand.

"Please, Lord Tyler, guide me!"

Hearing this, Young Master Beijing quickly climbed the ladder of flattery.

"I admire your attitude, child." Tyler nodded in satisfaction again, "The balance of fate has tilted. I hope you can restore it."

"Please, Light God, guide me on what to do." Young Master Beijing continued to inquire.

"The Lord of Soul Demons has descended upon the Dark City. As long as he is present, the balance of fate and the order of the human realm will not stabilize." Tyler, the old trickster, continued to deceive.

At the same time, Young Master Beijing received a mission prompt.

<System Prompt: You have triggered the storyline remedial mission "The Balance of Fate." Mission Level S, do you accept?>