Proof of Clan Alliance

What do you think of the current state of affairs? The royal authority at the center has been severely undermined to the point of losing its controlling power and revolts are breaking out everywhere. Even the evil spirits are making sinister movements. When your clan becomes a little stronger, why don’t you work with me to change the world!

(This quest can be carried out only by a level 3 clan.)

At a time like this, we the young generation should take the lead to restore law and order! I would like to ask people with a good reputation among many people like yourself and your clan to provide much aid as possible in this effort.

(This quest can be carried out only by a level 3 clan.)

Oh, you have obtained the Proof of Alliance! Good work! However, don’t forget. It was only your first step towards changing the world. We still have tons of work ahead of us.

What do you say? Would you like to join me in creating a new world?

What do you think of the current state of affairs? The royal authority at the center has been severely undermined to the point of losing its controlling power and revolts are breaking out everywhere. Even the evil spirits are making sinister movements.

...Well, I guess it’s useless to talk about this with you. However, if you belong to a clan, I would like to discuss this matter with your clan leader.

(This quest can be received only by a clan lord of a level 3 clan.)

Hmm… is that right? Oh well, it can’t be helped. I guess the trying to protect your hide can be one way of surviving in this tough times… Have a long life…

Do you wish to take the test for the clan lord you are serving? I warn you. The moment you give your answer, you may lose your life.

Only the person who has made a firm resolution should come forward and answer my question.

Is your clan lord worthy of you risking your life? Is your loyalty more important than your own life? Now, give me an answer!

A clan lord cannot take this test.

You are too inexperienced! Although your intention is commendable, your young life is not worthy of becoming an offering of this test yet. You! Treasure your life. It is important.

(Only a clan member of level 40 or above can take this test.)

In death, you will find what you have been looking for… You! Prove your noble intention and loyalty…

Oh man of loyalty! You have proven your noble intentions and loyalty. Now, stand up, expand your chest and return to your clan lord!

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Does your clan lord truly desire to receive the test?

Okay. You seem to be quick-witted enough. Now I will go ahead and explain the test to you.

It is a very simple game. You don’t need to think of it as anything complicated. You already know what drawing lots is, right? You can think of this as drawing boxes…?

First of all, I am going to summon 16 boxes by using magic. Among these boxes, four boxes are under a special magic spell and they shout words out when they are broken. What you guys have to do is to find all the boxes that are under the magic spell and break them all so that they will shout out words four times. Of course, if possible, you can break all the boxes. However, since there is a time limitation you may not have enough time to break all the boxes. I set up the game in such a way so that if you cannot accomplish the task within the given time, all the boxes will disappear.

Well, then, shall we start the game?

Here is my sense of humor. Every one of the four selected boxes will say “Bingo!” when it is being broken. Isn’t this fun?

Why are you guys making faces like that…?

Humph, anyway, keep this in mind. Now then, let us begin!

All right, let us start now!... Well, I wish we could. But do you see those other people over there who are taking the test? It will soon be over. So please wait a little. It would be helpful if you observe them and learn how they play it, what do you think?

Hmm… All right. Use all your brain power and prepare yourself.

Oh No! You didn’t find any single one of the 4 Boxes! You failed! A complete failure~!

Well, well, well. I can just coldly kick you guys out of here. But I’m too soft-hearted to do so. So, I am going to give you another chance to go take the test.

However… it’s going to cost some money to make the boxes again, understand? If you pay 10 000 adena, I will make the boxes again, so that you can re-take the test. What do you say?

What? That is not enough money! Go get the money by raising the funds among clan members, catching monsters, selling your swords or whatever it takes and come back. Actually, guys like you should be able to come up with 10 000 adena in no time… right?

Hmm… Great! Why don’t we start the game again?

Humph, what’s this? You succeeded…? Well, I guess I don’t have a choice. As I promised, I will give you the Blood of Eva. Be careful not to break the bottle.

I don’t think you have the time to chat with me like this! Unless you find the ingredients of the antidote quickly… Listen! I hear your clan lord about to breathe his last breath. Can’t you hear him?

You foolish man who does not fear death! Now, receive my test! Do you really think that you have anybody among your clan members who is willing to sacrifice their life for you?

Do you really think so? Then, tell those three people who will give their lives on your behalf ! Tell them to prove their loyalty to you by risking their lives at the table of sacrifice next to me! I will say it again. When they prove their loyalty, they must have made up their minds to sacrifice their lives. I wonder whether among the clan members you will have anybody who has made the firm resolution of standing by you even to death?

If you can bring me three symbols of loyalty, I will give recognition to the resolution of you and your clan members!

Humph! Yeah, I thought so! You are one of those inferior fellows who just talk about courage and conviction etc. without ever taking action.

Indeed…! The fellows who are with you must have made a firm resolution that cannot be broken even by death. In this day and age when everybody is just motivated by their own profit, this is such a rare thing to see.

Then, this time why don’t I ask you? Do you indeed have enough trust in your clan members? Can you bet your life on them? If you think so, drink this poison! And ask your clan members to make and bring back the antidote! Here, I wrote down all the ingredients that are needed to make the antidote. If your clan members can find and bring back all the ingredients within one hour, they can save your life.

Well, I wonder… how hard will the clan members work to save your life…? Why don’t you wait and find out?

What do you think? How do you like the taste of the poison? What? Everything seems to be growing dark in front of your eyes? That is because death is gradually coming to you… Unless your clan members hurry up, we will have to add another grave here… Will they be able to find and bring back all the ingredients in time?

What a sight… to see your face filled with pain… Since I feel sorry for you, why don’t I give you some hints…? Herb of Vanor can be obtained from vanor Silenos. Herb of Harit can be obtained from harit lizardmen.And, Herb of Oel Mahum can be obtained from oel mahums. Rather than warriors, shamans will have the herbs, wouldn’t you agree?

And in order to obtain the Blood of Eva… go and ask Witch Athrea, my younger sister about it. You want to know where you should go to meet her? Well, let’s see… some time ago, she said she had to go to Hardin's Academyto meet with Grand Magus Hardin about something…

And, please bear in mind that, when your clan members bring back all the ingredients, it will have to be you to gather them up. Then come and see me in person. Then I will use the ingredients to make the antidote for you.

You brought back all the ingredients of the antidote…! This has not been accomplished for a long time. It is wonderful to know that there are still people like you and your members who have a strong trust in each other and firm resolve…! You are truly the soldiers who will open up the new era! A bright star who will illuminate the darkness of this time! Please forgive me for being so rude to you until now, and accept this antidote and mark.

You broke your promise with me and cheated. A shrewd man cannot become a shining star. I will forget about the test I have given you. I will delete even the memory of your existence. Do you feel regret? If you do, you can start from the very beginning again…

Oh, you are the… aren’t you the hero who passed the test before? What is the reason for you to come back and see me in my humble abode...?

Did you come back here to take the life from me who was rude to you?

The life of a person who does not know his proper place tends to be cut short. People should live while always staying within the boundary of their proper place. I don’t need to speak with you. Why don’t you ask your clan lord to come and see me…

I think I picked a great partner. You and I belong to the same class of people… We will become good friends. Of course it is possible that some day, we may end up being on opposing sides…. Until then, let’s enjoy each other’s company. Here, as promised, I’m giving you the Proof of Alliance.