'Our Prince Raymond is the best!'

You couldn't get enough of this in the capital of the Kingdom of Houston.

The problem is, he was the son of King Odin.

He was a bastard that no one recognized, but thanks to him, the royal family's popularity was slowly rising.

"Whatever you do, make sure it's done. Failure is not an option now."

-Yes, Your Highness, I'll make sure we succeed!

That was before the crystal ball went off.

"Wait, Black."

'Black' was the codename of the man in the crystal ball.

-Yes, Your Highness?

"... Nothing. Be well."

Archduke Berard shook his head, though he received a questioning glance from across the crystal ball.

He realized that what he was about to ask was too sensitive.

'Is Raymond joining them on this expedition to the ruins?'

Berard smirked as he remembered the question.

'I wouldn't mind Raymond joining them. No matter how bizarre his healing techniques are, he won't be able to overcome the demonic curse.'

The creature they had summoned to the ruins was no mere demon.

It was a terrible curse.

A death curse that no healer could cure.

'I wish he'd joined, so they could be annihilated together.'

Unless his cure could bring a patient back from the brink of death, he'd be helpless.

Berard was very sure.

***

When he arrived at the appointment, a message popped up.

[A quest has occurred!]

[Protect the moths from jumping into the fire!]
(Medicine Quest)

[Medicine Rank: One-Half Scalpel

Difficulty: High

Quest Description: You are about to explore an extremely dangerous place. Protect the lives of the exploration team!

Conditions to clear: Minimize victims

Reward: Depends on the achievement

Perks: Someone's Favor]

'Achievement dependent?'

He questioned, and this additional explanation popped up.

[Clear Achievements]

[A-Returning Allies Unharmed
: Level up x 3, 50 skill points

B- Fewer than half die
: Level up x 2, 30 skill points

C- More than a majority die
: Failed. No reward]

"..."

Raymond remained silent. Fewer than half, more than the majority dead? That sounded cheap.

'What, is this a dangerous place? Aren't these ruins supposed to be safe?'

The quest title was also frightening.

'Defend the moths from jumping into the fire!' with a difficulty rating of 'high'?

There was even an additional message.

DPWaar verhalen tot leven komen. Ontdek het nu