Elf Kingdom: Game of the World Tree

Chapter 24: Chapter 24 The First Main Quest (Seeking Recommendation Votes!)

Editor: Henyee Translations

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Eve sat high on the divine throne conjured in the consciousness space, smiling at the few people she had pulled in.

That’s right, consciousness space.

Everything here was manifested by Eve according to the Heavenly Realm Temple of Mother Nature from the world tree inheritance during the Ancient Times.

The players from Blue Star were already consciousnesses she lured through the network channel, so naturally, she could draw them into her consciousness space. Berserker and Alice, as her believers, could also be summoned.

Although Eve’s current state was poor, preventing her from creating an avatar, it was different in the consciousness space. Inside, everything was as she imagined, and it was the best place to pull the wool over one’s eyes.

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The discovery of the Divine Blood Crystal involved Eve’s further awakening, a matter of great significance. If handled correctly, it could provide Eve with an opportunity to reverse the current unfavorable situation, so this time she decided to take the field personally.

Additionally, Eve aimed to strengthen her presence among players, cultivating the consciousness of players and believers to fight for her… ahem, for the Elf Kingdom, establishing her leadership position in the game.

After all, Eve positioned herself not only as a backstage GM but also as an important NPC guiding players. If everything relied on the natives, she would differ little from a background setting.

Players wouldn’t care if you were a god or a tree, unless you truly participated in their game, truly benefited them, and truly gained their approval of your role, only then would they wholeheartedly support you.

And facts proved that Eve’s choice of appearance worked quite well.

Not to mention Berserker and Alice, brought to tears and devoutly worshipping due to the Mother Goddess’s summons, the four Blue Star players were genuinely awed.

Although they had seen Eve once when creating their characters, back then, she was merely a transition program set in the game system—a far cry from the impact of this time.

The magnificent divine temple, the vast starry river, the sacred ethereal chanting, and… the flawless, unblemished Goddess who left no room for profanation.

True God! This was a True God!

The pinnacle of the Elf Kingdom world, the true ruler!

Upon entering the temple, Demacia had thoughts of subtly casting an appraisal spell after seeing the True God, but upon genuinely seeing Eve, all those thoughts vanished.

*It was the instinctual awe ordinary people felt upon encountering something beyond their comprehension!*

*At this moment, Demacia nearly forgot he was in a game…*

At this very moment, he was left with only one thought:

*Goddess, are you still accepting believers?*

“Mother Goddess.”

As Demacia was lost in stray thoughts, Oak Guardian Berserker’s fanatical voice echoed:

“I have brought back the divine artifact that belongs to you.”

Finishing, he kneeled on one knee, bowing his head respectfully while holding up the pale green Divine Blood Crystal high.

“Not bad.”

On the divine throne, Eve nodded slightly, her majestic voice carrying an air of kindness mixed with seven parts satisfaction.

She lifted her right hand lightly, and the pale green crystal in Berserker’s hand flew up, merging into her body.

With the fusion of the Divine Blood Crystal, the magnificent temple trembled slightly, the Holy Light shone more brilliantly, and the chanting became more ethereal. The few people in the temple even felt that the Goddess’s power seemed to subtly grow stronger…

Feeling her divine power value instantly rise to 12 points, Eve was quite delighted.

“Congratulations, Mother Goddess, for getting one step closer to your former glory.”

Apparently sensing the Mother Goddess’s delight, Alice and Berserker congratulated joyfully, and Demacia and the others quickly followed suit in congratulating the Goddess.

Having said that, the Oak Guardian continued:

“Mother Goddess, it was also thanks to the help of several brave and righteous Chosen Ones that this divine artifact was successfully retrieved.”

*Thanks to them? Just… just him?!*

Alice couldn’t help but glance incredulously at Demacia.

*The main event has arrived!*

Hearing Berserker’s words, the players all felt a jolt in their hearts.

The grand divine temple fell into silence.

“Tap…”

“Tap…”

“Tap…”

…

Accompanied by the light tapping sound, Eve’s solemn and venerable voice arose once again:

“I already know the causes and effects. Chosen Ones, thank you for your assistance.”

With the Goddess’s gratitude, a new system frame appeared in the vision of Demacia and the others.

[Ding——]

[Main storyline triggered: The Goddess’s Revival]

*The storyline is here!*

*The storyline really is here!*

*And it’s even the main storyline!*

*They actually triggered the main storyline!*

The players, filled with excitement, immediately became joyful.

In recent days, the beta players had been discussing when the main storyline would start and in what form, but they hadn’t expected it to be triggered by players.

Not only that, this honor of triggering the main storyline seemed to fall upon the four of them!

[Engage in dialog option mode, please choose a representative to communicate with the Goddess]

The system frame popped up again.

“Let me handle it, I’ve played many text dialogue games, conquered thousands of characters.”

Demacia made a gesture to a few others, stepping slightly forward with a calm and proud expression.

Only his slightly rubbing fingers revealed the unrest in his heart.

[Representative determined: Demacia]

After the players decided on the candidate, Eve’s sacred and ethereal voice came again:

“Chosen Ones, what kind of reward do you want?”

As soon as she spoke, three options appeared in Demacia’s view.

[Option A: Supreme Goddess, thank you for your favor, honorable and selfless Chosen Ones do not need rewards!]

[Option B: Supreme Goddess, serving you is our duty, we do not need rewards!]

[Option C: Supreme Goddess, can you talk about the divine artifact?]

Demacia: …

*Damn, the person planning the dialogue options has holes in their head.*

Demacia cursed inwardly and responded:

“Supreme Goddess, can you talk about the divine artifact?”

Listening to his words, the Goddess’s expression seemed to soften further.

She nodded gently and said:

“It is the Divine Blood Crystal of the world tree, scattered across the Elf Forest after the divine war a thousand years ago. Now, Uller is dispatching her minions—the wicked goblins—to collect the Divine Blood Crystals, attempting to gain my power through them.”

After speaking, she paused, then continued to explain:

“Uller is the God of Winter and Hunting, also my enemy, having participated in the divine war that destroyed the elf civilization a thousand years ago.”

*God of Winter and Hunting, Uller? Another Divine?*

*And seen as an enemy by the Goddess wielding such power!*

The players felt a surge of excitement, understanding that this marked the formal entry into the main storyline.

After the Goddess finished speaking, new options appeared once more in Demacia’s view:

[Option A: Supreme Goddess, is there anything we can do for you?]

[Option B: Supreme Goddess, do you need our assistance?]

[Option C: Supreme Goddess, can we become your strength?]

Demacia: …

*Are there any differences in these options?!*

“Supreme Goddess, is there anything we can do for you?”

Randomly picking one, he answered.

“Of course.”

Eve’s smile grew even brighter:

“To thwart Uller’s plot, and for my further revival, I need your strength.”

After speaking, she raised her hand, a gentle divine power emerged, transforming into a realistic scene in mid-air:

It depicted a ruin overgrown with plants, occupied by numerous goblins. They erected altars and offered the pale green Divine Blood Crystals to deities during their sacrifices…

“This was once the Holy City of Feilengcui in the Elf Kingdom, now turned into a ruin…”

The feminine voice carried a trace of lament and sorrow.

“Now, it has become a nest for goblins. They occupy it, desecrate the elves’ glory, and steal the power of the world tree… Sadly, my power has not recovered enough to act directly, lest it draws Uller’s attention.”

As she spoke, the Goddess cast her gaze expectantly toward the few:

“Chosen Ones, would you be willing to act in my stead, annihilate these vile desecrators, and reclaim my power?”

[Option A: Supreme Goddess, we are willing!]

[Option B: Supreme Goddess, we will do whatever it takes!]

[Option C: Supreme Goddess, we will spare no effort!]

Demacia: …

He had already become numb to the options.

However, being stared at with such hopeful eyes by the Goddess, even if there were no options, his answer remained unchanged.

Furthermore, this involved the main storyline.

“Supreme Goddess, we are willing!”

Demacia answered.

As soon as he finished speaking, the system’s voice rang out again—

[Ding——]

[Main storyline Chapter One started——]

[Scene One: Uller’s Conspiracy]

[Activate Main Quest: Former Holy City]

[Quest Goal: 1. Establish a stable Teleportation Array in Feilengcui; 2. Eradicate goblins occupying the Holy City of Feilengcui; 3. Retrieve the Divine Blood Crystals of the world tree.]

[Quest Duration: Unlimited]

[Quest Participants: Unlimited]

[Quest Level: 9+]

[Quest Rewards: Complete any objective for a chance to receive experience points, perfect revival times, or task contribution]

[Quest Hint 1: Berserker possesses the map coordinates of Feilengcui, available from him.]

[Quest Hint 2: Alice Wind can draw the Teleportation Array, seek her assistance.]

[Quest Hint 3: Strength lies in unity. Many goblins exist, please team up with other players to proceed.]

[Quest Hint 4: The quest carries high death risks, strive to ensure you’ve secured perfect revival times pre-battle, players with the perfect revival buff have unchanged levels on death and revival, one buff revives once.]

Perfect revival was Eve’s revision to the resurrection mechanism.

To enable players to fight more confidently and work harder, she specifically added a new penalty-free revival mechanism.

Anyway, for Eve, merely reviving bodies didn’t consume much and didn’t come close to the energy cost of creating players’ bodies.

Of course, players must undertake tasks to earn perfect revival times…

*The first instance!*

Seeing the system’s prompts, the players were suddenly ecstatic.

*They really triggered the main storyline! And it’s the first instance!*

And when they saw the rewards, their eyes lit up.

“Perfect revival? Maintain level stability post-revival?!”

*A treasure indeed! Such a treasure!*

As someone who had died several times before reaching level 5, Demacia nearly cried upon seeing this reward.

The three players excitedly patted his shoulder:

“Great job, brother! All your options were right!”

Demacia: …

He twitched his mouth, replying:

“They would all have been right if you chose too.”

As the group was overwhelmed with excitement, Eve’s voice once again resonated:

“Brave Chosen Ones, thank you for your support. To express my gratitude, I will grant you exclusive titles and rewards you deserve.”

*There are actually titles and rewards too?!*

The players’ eyes all brightened.

Demacia, invigorated, slapped his thigh:

“Of course! How could there be no rewards for starting the storyline!”

“Long live the Goddess!”

In the players’ cheers, Eve once again waved her right hand…

[Ding——]

[You received an exclusive title: Guardian of the World Tree]

[You received a reward: Perfect Revival Times ×5]

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