Chapter 8 unexpectedly unlocks the Paladin reputation

When Dali walked over, she first greeted him: "Isn't this Dali? What brings you here today?"

Fiona said: "Thank you very much for your help. Even a single contribution can make a difference; victory is built upon the continuous accumulation of slight advantages"

According to the normal procedure of the guide, upon receiving the task from Osama to craft 500 agate window decorations, players can level up to between 23 and 25. At this point, they can easily dominate the level 5 to 10 novice dungeon outside the town, the Twilight Forest. It is filled with frenzied small animals, such as mad rabbits, mad dogs, and mad hedgehogs, with the only boss being a level 10 elite coyote. Paladins above level 20 can easily crush it solo. Due to the significant level difference, experience points are no longer awarded, but players can collect various animal pelts, especially the boss's pelt. By turning in these pelts to the town guard, players can gain a substantial amount of town reputation, provided they have first obtained the Honor Medal of Nasayan Town. After grinding for three consecutive days, players can achieve the revered status. Once revered, returning to trainer O'Killy will trigger the third wave of rocket leveling.

Speaking of which, I am already at level 16, yet I have not once visited the Paladin trainer of my profession to learn skills. How embarrassing. Since I happen to be passing by, I will first go and learn all the skills.

Oh? Dali is astonished. This is my first time here, how do you know I am Dali? Are we very familiar with each other?

During this period, Dali decided to engage in something meaningful, such as increasing the reputation of Nasayan Town while also leveling up. For Dali, who has set the goal of obtaining the Supreme Second Ring, leveling up is no longer the primary pursuit.

Dali was left dumbfounded. Even an ordinary player would know that when a rigid, bureaucratic NPC like a trainer starts to say so much off-topic, it means a plot trigger has occurred

Indeed, it is a reputation task! With great joy, Dali immediately cut all the remaining stones in his bag without a second thought. If it was not enough, he went to the market to buy red copper ore to strike. He submitted a total of 500 gems to gain a reputation of 500 out of 20,000.

Ah! No, no! Stay calm, you must stay calm! As a professional gamer, one should be indifferent to others and even isolated from the world. Why pay attention to the rankings! A temporary tactical shift cannot shake my grand strategy at all. When the time comes, it will all come together; levels are simply not an issue!

Indeed, a mission has arisen. Moreover, it is a "sect" mission, which cannot be refused; otherwise, the consequences would be quite complicated. Dali could only respond: "As long as it is something I can accomplish, I will not shirk my duty."

Fiona continued, "By the way, I did not ask you to provide 500 at once; you can provide as many as you can. I apologize that, due to the pressing war situation and the scarcity of resources, we do not have the funds to thank you, but your contributions will forever be recorded in the annals of the Holy See"

Regardless of the circumstances, this reputation will eventually need to be built up. Although currently there is no strength to crush the dungeons, it is possible to accumulate reputation through completing tasks

The procurement of materials can be a lengthy process. Dali can afford to wait; he has ample time. Even if it takes two to three months, it is not a problem. By then, everyone will have reached a higher level, and procuring materials will naturally become easier.

Could it be the reputation of the Paladin? Dali was astonished

With a character and style that is both diligent and conventional, he naturally does not dare to overstep boundaries. When faced with a series of tasks, he simply keeps his distance from the NPCs. Over the past week, he has been running around in a suit to complete tasks, which has made him quite conspicuous, earning him a reputation among players in Nasayan Town, even acquiring the nickname "Suit Guy". Many who are curious and wish to get closer to him have approached him, but as a professional player, he is destined to be solitary; apart from his work, everything else is a burden, all of which he has habitually rejected.

The professional reputation quest was triggered at around level 10? Such an encounter makes Dali eager to validate a long-held hypothesis that he has never had the opportunity to test.

Fiona smiled and said, "I will convey your intentions to my superiors. Until the new orders are issued, there is nothing more I need your assistance with."

After the task was completed, she became less talkative. The formalities involved imparting powerful skills, which were nothing more than some common abilities such as disease removal, cleansing, blessings, and healing—skills that are versatile and widely applicable. The signature area attack spell of the Paladin, "Zealous Devotion," becomes available at level 20, while the area melee skill, "Judgment Command," is unlocked at level 25

At this thought, Dali's mood improved significantly. At that moment, Dali noticed that he had just passed by the Paladin Training Grounds

The town has hundreds of NPCs, and countless tasks, with new random tasks generated every day. However, they mostly involve asking players to deliver messages or run errands, offering limited experience and reputation. Among these, there are several chain quest lines, whose depth and complexity are comparable to or even exceed that of the Osama quest line. However, there is an ironclad rule in the professional leveling community—do not trigger two chain quest lines simultaneously

Fiona smiled and said, "Well said, young knight. However, in this tumultuous era, there are too many who seek quick gains, and it is truly rare to find someone like you who patiently attends to small matters. I have a small task here, at least it should be a small task for you, and I believe you will be able to assist."

5. Frosty Snow: Level 30 (Female, Priest, Elf)

Each profession can enhance its reputation through reputation quests, and those with high reputation can learn skills from skill trainers that are not accessible to the average person. For instance, the Mage God Deep Blue and *Map* Book, who is regarded as the foremost mage in later generations, can summon water elementals that not only have no time limit for existence but also possess high health and can restore mana to the team, providing significant advantages in both player versus player combat and leveling. The issue is that reputation quests are generally unlocked at level 50, so how could someone in their teens possibly encounter them?

Fiona nodded in satisfaction and said, "The war on the Avalon front is intense every day, and our equipment is suffering severe losses. Although the Church has mobilized nearly all of its logistical resources to ensure the supply of materials, it still cannot meet all the needs. We urgently require assistance from all sides. Young paladin, listen carefully, we need 500 yellow crystals embedded in the new batch of armor that is about to be produced. Without these yellow crystals, the warriors will be powerless to resist the curses of the demons. And as a mid-level jewelry processing artisan, I believe providing these gems for the organization should not be a significant issue for you... Young paladin, listen carefully, we need 500 yellow crystals embedded in the new batch of armor that is about to be produced. Without these yellow crystals, the warriors will be powerless to resist the curses of the demons. And as a mid-level jewelry processing artisan, I believe providing these gems for the organization should not be a significant issue for you..."

At this moment, there was no time for further thought. Dali could only respond politely: "Not at all, as a proud paladin, these are all part of my duties"

Dali checks his email every day. The acquisition is indeed progressing slowly, as expected. After all, it involves mid-tier materials, which are beyond the capabilities of current players. However, he will process as many materials as he has. Randomly cutting a worthless gem surprisingly yields 300 experience points, which is quite decent.

Indeed, you are asking me for money! Dali spat out a mouthful of blood in frustration. This is a serious issue! I am indeed a mid-level jeweler; it is completely within my capabilities to process 500 or even 5000 pieces of citrine for you. However, you are asking me to deliver 500 pieces to you. Although such low-grade gemstones are not a big deal, what do you take me for?

6. Eternal Starlight: Level 30 (Male, Druid, Elf)

Dali questioned, "I have come to learn skills; do you know me, Miss Fiona?"

Fiona smiled and said, "Dali Xian and the bookish student are well-known figures in the town, unafraid of trouble and always eager to help others, with an excellent reputation. Moreover, they have a respectable image, serving as a model for paladins. Not to mention, they have already advanced to mid-level jewelers at such a young age. How could I not know such outstanding talents?"

Perhaps due to the rarity of the Paladin class, there is only one mentor here, Fiona, the Dawn Rose. With her dazzling and noble golden long hair and a blood-red, majestic armor that cannot conceal her graceful figure, she is a beautiful female elf. Fiona is her name, and the Dawn Rose is her title, which can only be claimed by those of certain status. It is hard to imagine that in such a remote rural area, there exists an NPC with such outstanding charisma. Fiona is her name, and the Dawn Rose is her title, which can only be claimed by those of certain status. It is hard to imagine that in such a remote rural area, there exists an NPC with such outstanding charisma.

2. Deep Blue: Level 32 (Male, Mage, Human)

There is no time to think about the task at hand; in a word: the time traveler is impressive, no explanation needed

An anonymous player continues to dominate with absolute superiority, while Deep Blue, the future god of law, has finally emerged to lead the second group. Meanwhile, someone is struggling due to setbacks in their strategy, feeling quite distressed as a time traveler

1. Anonymous Player: Level 34 (Male, Profession Unknown, Race Unknown)

4. Reunion at the Peak: Level 30 (Male, Warrior, Orc)

Strenuously recalling various strategies, what kind of storyline can the Paladin trainer have? The most common storyline is simply that upon reaching level 50, players are called to Avalon to serve as cannon fodder. The second storyline is usually about the church lacking funds, prompting players to offer tributes. The third storyline also revolves around the church needing supplies, asking players for assistance. No matter how I think about it, there seems to be no storyline that can be triggered at a level in the teens! Is it because my reputation is high? That doesn't make sense; I am only respected, and I didn't trigger anything even when I was revered in my previous life.

Fiona said: "Mr. Strong, you have indeed not disappointed the organization. Our victory will surely be expanded due to your contributions, and you are indispensable!"

System Notification: Your reputation in the Papacy hetushu.com has increased by 1, current reputation: 1 / 20000

In the blink of an eye, a week has passed

Alright, alright, it is well known that our troops on the front line are being pressured and dare not leave the city, yet they still claim victory and expand their achievements. However, that aside, Dali is concerned about whether there are any prestige tasks available, and hurriedly asks: "I am merely trying to contribute a little to the victory of justice. I feel that what I have done is truly insufficient, far from enough. May I ask Miss Fiona if there is anything else I can assist with? Please do not hesitate to let me know."

Apart from the daunting chain quest NPCs, the numerous tasks in the town have been largely cleared. With these meager experiences and reputation, I gradually leveled up to level 16 while raising my reputation to respected status. Fortunately, my purse has also accumulated over 30 gold coins, as completing quests is quite profitable. This stands in stark contrast to the experience gained from grinding monsters, which tends to be costly.

Is it yellow crystal? It is a product of the primary level 2 red copper ore in jewelry, and there are hundreds of raw stones in the bag. Dali cut one on-site and handed it to her

3. Shadow's Grief: Level 31 (Male, Rogue, Undead)

The stages of reputation are as follows: arch-enemy, hostile, hatred, disgust, indifference, neutral, enthusiasm, appreciation, respect, reverence, and worship. Players are born with a default reputation of enthusiasm in their own territory. Once they reach appreciation, they can enjoy several benefits, such as slightly cheaper prices when purchasing items. After reaching worship, the benefits are numerous and too many to list, so it is up to you to explore them diligently.

This is a painful lesson. For example, if your affinity with an NPC from this quest line increases, it may result in a decrease in your affinity with an NPC from another quest line. There are far too many similar occurrences.

The efficiency is lacking, blindly completing tasks without following the strategy guide is truly ineffective for gaining experience and reputation. Let's see how much the gap has widened compared to others. Dali opened the player level leaderboard, and there have been significant changes.