“You’re this choked up about the death of a man you’ve never met?” The princess’s eyes opened wide as she stared at Lucas intently. “I am . . . I am deeply moved by how caring you are. I thought your kindness was for temporary gain, chasing across the fields of death those windfalls of lucre that mercenary ruffians so often reap, but I was mistaken . . .”

“What’s she going on about, boss?” Bonnie asked.

“Boss? Yes, he is a leader among men indeed.” The princess sighed as she nodded her agreement with Bonnie. “I shall report this to the king at once. A man so noble that he would help a stranger, spare a foe, given an enemy shelter, and weep over every loss of life . . . You are, without a doubt, worthy of the honors your good deeds shall bring. Will you grace me with your name?”

“Lucas,” he answered.

After he answered, and before Lucas could follow it up with anything else, the princess had turned and left, her flowing dress twirling outward as she spun around and darted toward one of the staircases that ascended into the sky.

“I heard her say honors . . . You think . . . That’s not just going to be a title, right, boss?” Bonnie asked.

“Might be something that spreads even faster than recognition. I think Lucas might get ‘honor’ indeed,” Nick snickered.

Lucas sighed, ignoring the juvenile wordplay as he watched the quest completion appear in front of him.

You have defeated the Tipsy Scales Mercenary Guild. The item Bobble Bubble Helmet and 100 silver have dropped upon death.

System Notice: The Bobble Bubble Helmet is a unique charm that, when a single point of Stamina, Arcane Energy, or Holy Energy is put into it, will create an air bubble around the target’s head, allowing them to breathe healthy air no matter their surroundings for 10 minutes. The item holds 10 charges maximum. Each charge takes 30 minutes to regenerate.

Quest Completion: The Defense of Waldberg.

As the town of Waldberg came under attack, you quickly raised up arms against the intruders, repelling them even as they ravaged the land. Although casualties occurred, you were able to save the majority of Waldberg’s population from ever seeing the terrors of battle, sparing them the dreadful fate that was sure to come without your help and the help of other brave adventurers.

Your actions and words have also moved the people of Waldberg. They have all gone, one after the other, to proclaim both your deeds and your heart, telling of your saintly valor for all to hear. You may now seek out an audience with the King of Waldberg and claim your rightful reward in front of the eyes of those you saved.

System Notice: EXP for completing the combat portion of the quest will be distributed after your audience with the King of Waldberg.