162: Young Lady and Adele, Please Don't Contact Me Anymore. I'm Afraid Mrs. Shani Will Get the Wrong Idea

"Ding."

The sudden sound effect on a player's character screen made all the testers still busy around Scarlet Castle after nightfall look toward the Calculation Orb.

Ever since the new version launched, more and more trigger quests had been appearing, leaving the players both thrilled and tortured.

This time, though, it wasn't a quest that had triggered, but a strange "online notification":

Story Event: "The Nightthorn Pact" has been triggered!

Event Description: Thanks to the testers' effective progress through the main story, Scarlet Castle, a place in dire need of rebuilding, has finally welcomed its first distinguished visitor. Her Grace Anastasia Shani Romanov Torez, Grand Duchess of the Thorn Clan, is visiting her ancient brethren tonight.

This elegant being from the Far North will be staying at Scarlet Castle for a short time.

As an important figure in both the Thorn Clan and the Kingdom of Nordtov, earning Mrs. Shani's approval will qualify you to visit a new region and meet new factions.

Make haste! Mrs. Shani won't be staying in the Blood Eagle Corridor forever.

A little tip!

Mrs. Shani is a noble being from the northern kingdom. Please ensure that you observe proper etiquette when interacting with her! In fact, try to comport yourself appropriately whenever you encounter any distinguished being. This is very important to the testers' gaming experience.

"Huh? A new NPC just spawned?"

The player Kaqi Toni, currently carrying out his "patrol" duties in the city, turned to his good buddy in surprise.

"This NPC sounds like a big deal. They even triggered a server-wide announcement? Is it a limited-time NPC?"

"You're asking me? How should I know?"

Ni Geilu Dayou rolled his eyes. His buddy had been dragging him around to grind reputation with the Kardman People's Army for days. When would he have