''Oh? It was automatically epted?''


    Without halting his hastened steps, Izroth opened his system interface and quickly skimmed over the new quest he had received.


    Quest Name: Hidden Guardian of the Mortal Realm


    Rmended Level: ???


    Rmended Party Size: N/A


    Quest Rank: SSS


    Quest Objective: An important event is urring that will decide how the scale of bnce tips in the Mortal Realm. You must do whatever is in your power to stop the scales from tipping against the Mortal Realm itself.


    Time Limit: 1 day


    0/1 Prevent the full revival of the ?Antumbra of Decay, Night Lord Zars?.


    Reward:


    -Unlock 1 Unique* ss-rted skill.


    -x1 ?Token of Fate?


    Failure:


    -Lose 5 levels


    -All stats and experience gain will be temporarily reduced by 75% for 1 week.


    -Lose 1 random divine blessing. The lost divine blessing cannot be restored.


    Special Note: This quest will be automatically epted. This quest cannot be shared.


    The quest that had been given to Izroth and epted without his choice was actually an SSS-ranked quest!


    ''It mentions the scales of bnce. Then, does it have to do with the All-Seeing Goddess or the God of Craft?''


    A while ago, Izroth made a deal with the God of Craft Mazi to do whatever was in his power to help the Mortal Realm in times of crisis. The revival of a Night Lord with another on the way could certainly be ssified as a crisis capable of upsetting the delicate power bnce of the Mortal Realm.


    Izroth also had a conversation with the All-Seeing Goddess Heltiaa not long after he left the crusade. It was then that she showed him a vision of the destruction that awaited the Mortal Realm should things follow the shadahi''s ns.


    Either way, seeing as how it was already in line with what he intended to do, Izroth did not mind the quest being automatically epted at all. In fact, it could even be viewed as an extra benefit.


    ''The failure penalty is not bad for an SSS-ranked quest. That being said, the permanent loss of a divine blessing would also mean forfeiting a part of my luck stat.''


    Although its exact value was hard to pinpoint, Izroth knew that many of the fortuitous encounters he came across were likely a result of his high luck stat. If possible, he would rather not lose a single point of his luck.


    There was also something else that caught Izroth''s attention. This time, however, it was not the failure penalty but rather the rewards that were listed for the SSS-ranked quest.


    Surprisingly, there were only two rewards. Izroth had never heard of anything called the Token of Fate; therefore, he could only specte blindly as to potential uses. Whatever the case, since it was listed as a reward on an SSS-ranked quest, naturally, it would not be something useless.


    What surprised Izroth was the other reward—a unique ss-rted skill.


    It wasmon knowledge among yers thatbat masters did not have any ss-rted skills. This rule was not any different in Izroth''s case.


    While it was true that after reaching level 50 he could now create skill orbs, it had nothing to do with an actual skill itself. Rather, it was more of a system privilege—not a genuinebat master ss skill.


    Therefore, Izroth was curious as to if he would truly receive a ss-rted skill for thebat master ss. Or, if the system would simply grant him a random skill given thebat master''s ability to utilize the skills of virtually every ss in RML.


    ''I guess I''ll have toplete the quest if I want to find out. Now, for this one... The rewards are better than I expected. The contribution points bonus is also double that of a typical emergency ssification war objective.''


    Izroth switched his attention to the emergency ssification war objective that appeared right as General Solomon gave the order to engage. And it was this war objective that yers who participated in the attack had been anxiously awaiting.


    ?Operation Identifier: Assault on the Night Lord''s Crypt?


    ssification: Emergency


    Contribution Points Bonus: +200%


    Min. Requirement(s): ???


    Min. Level Rmended: N/A


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    Objective: The allied forces have officially begun their assault on the ?Antumbra of Decay, Night Lord Zars? crypt. Eradicate the enemies defending the Night Lord''s Crypt and aid the allied forces in obtaining victory.


    Reward:


    [+100(+200) Contribution Points for participation]


    [Securing Area: +20(+40) to +100(+200) Contribution Points]


    [< Hunter: +1(+2) Contribution Points]


    [Baron: +8(+16) Contribution Points]


    [Viscount: +25(+50) Contribution Points]


    [Earl: +100(+200) Contribution Points]


    [Marquis or higher: > +500(+200%)]


    Failure: [MAX: -500 Contribution Points]


    Special Note: Contribution Points are distributed in real-time for Emergency-type ssifications. Contribution Points will be allocated or deducted based on how youplete your duties.


    The total amount of contribution points that were up for grabs was possibly the most ever made avable for a single war objective.


    There were approximately 30,000 skounae that gathered to defend the Night Lord''s Crypt. Even if everyst one were a Hunter skounae, the minimum amount that could be earned for ying all of them would be a staggering 90,000 contribution points!


    Of course, the Hunter skounae made up the vast majority of the enemy forces; however, there were definitely higher-ranked skounae spread throughout their ranks. This meant that, in reality, the number of contribution points avable was likely twice or maybe even three times that amount!


    For most yers, they may never get another chance to earn this many contribution points in one go. So, naturally, many yers were pumped up and full of energy and determination. They would not allow such a great opportunity to pass them by!


    Izroth closed out his system interface. Almost right as he did so, Solomon''s voice sounded in the minds of all those present through the use of hismunication-type magic item.


    "Mages, drop the stealth magic! Everyone, prepare to engage with the enemies!" Solomon''s voice sounded.


    Solomon''s words caused many of those present to tense up as the atmosphere became heavy. This was it—the true start of the assault on the Night Lord''s Crypt!


    A soft humming sound rang throughout the surroundings as a transparent magic dome that covered the entirety of the allied forces fizzled out of existence.


    ...


    The second the stealth magic disappeared, the allied forces split into three groups.


    Roughly twenty percent of the troops went left with the Rosentarus Ten Beast Guardian Argousa at the front.


    "ughter everyst one of them!" Argousa''s voice exploded.


    A simr situation was taking ce on the right side, where another twenty percent of the allied forces'' troops split off.


    The right side was led by a magic caster of the Proximus kingdom, the Herald of the Surging Tides, Lena Oras.


    "Do not fall behind!" Lena shouted from horseback as countless water droplets of mana started to form in the atmosphere around her.


    As the left and right wings split off, the center of the allied forces charged forward at breakneck speed. The center ounted for sixty percent of the allied forces'' troops and was led by none other than General Solomon himself. And, at General Solomon''s side, were two individuals.


    The person on General Solomon''s left side was Commander Aurie, while the one on his right side was Commander Ezra.


    Auriemanded the 2nd Unit, which was directly under General Solomon. As for Commander Ezra, he oversaw the 1st Unit.


    The light that fell that the sky earlier and illuminated the entire area did more than just destroy the magic formations that protected the Night Lord''s Crypt. It also caused the skounae forces to be thrown into a state of chaos and be momentarily disoriented by the abnormally bright light. This was undoubtedly the best chance to strike while they were still attempting to regain themselves!


    "Commander Ezra, I''ll leave the opening of a path to you and the 1st Unit," Solomon said calmly.


    "Yes, General! Captain Edgar, Captain Zas—on me!" Ezra called out.


    The next moment, two soldiers in a full set of heavy armor and wielding a spear in their hand rode up from behind Ezra and moved to his sides.


    Swoosh!


    Ezra removed the magnificent ive with a well-curved de from his back as his pale turquoise eyes turned cold.


    "We will push forward and open up a path for our troops!" Ezra yelled.


    "Yes, Commander!" Edgar and Zas responded in unison.