Rest and Recreation

"Holy crap!!!"

The effects! The colors! The visuals!

This was pure visual bombardment!

No wonder the Ghost said it was her most prized treasure!

Huh?! What kind of hobby did this Ghost have in life?

The two Necromancer girls were fine; standing together and chanting spells, he could only appreciate their beautiful lines through his glasses. But the Pirate girl was different!

She was a melee class, with Agility as her main stat. He watched as the Pirate girl, along with her parrot pet, grabbed her scimitar and charged forward.

Truly worthy of being teammates personally selected by Leader Sun! She weaved and dodged, punched and kicked, leaped and climbed, soaring through the air.

Especially her attack style, it was so grand and sweeping! Leg sweeps, horizontal kicks, side kicks! A flurry of flying kicks!

"Holy crap!"

Besides those two words, Sun Busong really couldn't think of any better way to describe his current feelings!

However, as exhilarating as it was, the girls' safety came first. Although these undead monsters weren't very dangerous during the day, he couldn't let those filthy creatures harm the girls.

After watching the exciting, uncensored fight for a while, Sun Busong put away his treasure and joined the fray. With his help, the monsters were quickly reduced to piles of bones!

"Well done! Clean and precise movements, perfectly executed. It seems you've been training well recently. Commendable. After the mission is complete, come to my room, and I'll personally reward you!"

The three girls were overjoyed, jumping around excitedly like little bunnies.

"If I'd known you'd be this happy, I shouldn't have put the treasure away so soon! What a shame about these pairs of bunnies!" Sun Busong regretted, rubbing his hands.

It only took two hours for Sun Busong and his team to complete the task assigned by the Night Watchman.

Returning to Night Town, Sun Busong met up with Tauren Punch Master and Usop.

"Sir! The mission is complete."

"Good! Then let's go find the Commander and report the situation!"

"Understood!"

In the office of Commander Altaia Eberlock.

"Excellent! Sun Busong, I must commend you for your contributions to Night Town!"

"To complete such a difficult mission in such a short time, I must say, your Imperial Guard organization is a team with considerable potential. I'm very optimistic about you. I believe our cooperation will be even more pleasant in the future, with more opportunities!"

Sun Busong smiled and bowed to the Commander, "For the prosperity and stability of Night Town, and for the villagers to live happy lives, we Imperial Guards have a duty we cannot shirk!"

The Commander showed a gratified expression. She patted Sun Busong's shoulder and said, "From now on, Night Town is your second home. We will all be your family. If you need anything, you can come directly to me or the Mayor!"

Sun Busong said with a hint of guilt, "To receive such favor from the Commander for doing so little makes us feel ashamed. It's still early, and we've rested enough. Please, Commander, give us your orders. Please assign us the follow-up missions as well, and trust in our abilities!"

"Hahahaha."

Hearing this, the Commander laughed heartily, her eyes full of admiration and trust. She then said, "You are all very good! Truly very good. I've remembered your names: Sun Busong! Mr. Punch Master! And Usop!"

She called out their names one by one, staring at their faces, trying to memorize their appearances.

"You Imperial Guards are all exemplary. I declare that the Imperial Guard and the Night Watchman are now allies! We will help each other, love each other, develop together, and defend against enemies together."

Having received the recognition of the Night Watchman Commander, Sun Busong and the other two left the Commander's office.

"Boss, we've successfully infiltrated. We're inside, hahaha."

"Scram!"

"What did you say?" Usop kicked the Tauren's hoof.

"We should say, we've proven ourselves through our actions, gaining their acceptance, and they are willing to face life and death with us! Am I right, Commander!"

Sun Busong smiled and nodded, "A promising youth!"

"Boss, who is a promising youth?"

"Uh, it means a sensible human."

"Then what about us Tauren?"

"'Promising Tauren'?"

Commander Altaia Eberlock then assigned four more tasks to the Imperial Guard:

1. Find Sven: Go to Sven's farm to find him. He might have a clue about the Necromancer! 2. The situation in Raven Hill remains dire, but we lack sufficient manpower to protect Night Town, let alone Raven Hill. You must quickly go to Raven Hill and eliminate 20 Plague Ghouls in the eastern tomb. 3. Go talk to Shila Warning in Night Town. He needs your help. 4. You may have noticed that there are some larger Werewolves roaming around the woods with the Night Shadow Weaver Werewolves. As far as we know, most Werewolves are of this Night Shadow Weaver type. My people have also discovered that the Rotten Orchard southwest of town is now swarming with them. These Werewolves are more difficult to deal with than the ones you've encountered before. Go and kill them all.

"Usop, you go talk to Shila Warning, he's in town. Then you go to Sven's farm and get information from him. We'll meet at the inn tonight."

"Yes! Commander, I'll head out first." Usop didn't bring anyone this time. His summoned Steed moved much faster than Sun Busong and Mr. Punch Master's mounts, so the errand was entrusted to him.

Next was Tauren Punch Master.

"Heavy Fist, you go kill the Plague Ghouls and Werewolves. The rest of the Imperial Guard, you're all with him. Remember not to let them get hurt!"

"Don't worry, boss, I'll be the first one in!"

Although Heavy Fist didn't have a formal class inheritance, his Strength Value and Stamina Value were very high. Furthermore, his equipment was second only to Sun Busong's among the Imperial Guard – high defense, high health, and high damage!

"The ladies are in your care. Go!"

"Yes!"

Next, Sun Busong needed to go meet that Hermit old man.

"Boss, is the Hermit's wine ready yet?" Arriving at the inn, Sun Busong went straight to the owner to get the wine.

The owner was very enthusiastic when he saw Sun Busong. He had heard that this lord led a team called the Imperial Guard and had already helped many villagers in Night Town. Moreover, they had formed an alliance with the Night Watchmen and would protect Night Town in the future.

"Thank you so much!" the owner said emotionally.

"I'll definitely tell Night Watchman Oser how many Skeletons you've killed. The Night Watchmen's duty is to protect the safety of Night Town's people, and they'll be very happy to hear that you're helping them fight the evil forces in Duskwood!"

"Hahaha, it's our duty. But we also hope the boss can help us spread the word, so everyone knows that we, the Imperial Guard, are Night Town's firm ally of protectors."

"Hahaha, absolutely, absolutely." The innkeeper couldn't be happier to have the Imperial Guard staying in Night Town, preferably in his own inn, as it would guarantee the inn's safety.

"From now on, as long as you're part of the Imperial Guard, you can stay in my inn for free. No charge, hahaha, how could I possibly charge money from warriors who fight to protect us!"

"Lord Sun Busong, this is the Zombie Wine I made for Lord Hermit. Please take it now."

"Hahaha, you're too kind, too kind. Then I'll be off. Oh, right, I might be back a bit late tonight. Boss, please remember to prepare six servings of food and wine for me. This is the advance payment for the wine."

"I can't accept it, I can't accept it! It's just some food and wine! I won't take it!" When the owner saw the officer trying to pay, he immediately refused.

"Hey, boss, we're not like those Vampire Nobles in Stormwind. If you don't take the money, then we, the Imperial Guard, will sleep in the open spaces in town tonight!"

Taking Sun Busong's money and watching his retreating back, the innkeeper's eyes welled up: "What a good person! I must spread their deeds to all the surrounding areas, so that people know the Imperial Guard is an organization that fights so our common people no longer suffer hardship, hunger, or enslavement!"

A single spark can start a prairie fire. To achieve great things, one must accumulate them slowly from small deeds. Sun Busong pondered as he rode his not-so-fast mount.

"Once the Imperial Guard's reputation is established, I'll need to recruit more trustworthy teammates. The Imperial Guard is severely understaffed, this needs to be expedited!"

An hour later.

"Hello there, brave Dwarf warrior. Did you bring the Zombie Wine I wanted?"

As soon as Sun Busong walked into the small wooden house, the Hermit greeted him enthusiastically.

"Of course!" Sun Busong was very polite to the old man now, handing him the wine with both hands.

The old man happily took the wine and then took a big gulp. Sun Busong felt that this old fellow must be a Dwarf who had infiltrated human society.

After taking a drink, the old man was overjoyed.

"Hahaha, thank you so much, Sun Busong. You've warmed an old man's heart with your foolishness... uh, I mean, your kindness."

After speaking, he took out a letter and a piece of equipment: "This equipment is very suitable for you, as my reward. Also, please deliver this letter to Mayor Alro Eberlock of Night Town. He and I are old friends... I dare say, when he reads the letter and knows what you've done for me... he'll be just as happy as I am! Hahahaha!"

Sun Busong accepted the letter and the equipment.

Radiant Shield (Blue Gear):

Item Level 41.

Off-hand Shield

1680 Armor

24 Block

+17 Stamina

Durability 100 / 100

Requires Level 26

Equip: Increases your Block Rating by 15.

The stats on this equipment were indeed very good, but Sun Busong had never considered using a shield. However, both Bull Head and Usop could use this shield. Having it was better than not having it. Sun Busong always felt that this old fellow only knew how to trick people with his words, but he didn't expect to get a decent piece of equipment.

"Thank you for your reward. I'll take my leave then. If you need any help in the future, please remember to find someone with the same emblem as mine. We are called the Imperial Guard!" The old man had a good reputation, so Sun Busong didn't forget to do some advertising before leaving.

"I will remember you, and your emblem, and the Imperial Guard!"

Leaving the old man, the sky was already getting a bit dark. Sun Busong spurred his horse on, aiming to return to the inn before dinner.

When he arrived at the inn, it was just in time for dinner. Bull Head, the Minotaur, had already returned with a group of girls. (Six girls: a Pirate, a Necromancer, an Arcane Mage. The two Fidia Black Guards were male!)

"Boss! We've completed the task of killing undead, and we've all leveled up, haha."

Bull Head was very happy today. When Sun Busong arrived, the fellow was already drinking at the inn's dining table, surrounded by a group of girls busy serving him food and pouring wine!

"This Minotaur wants to die! He's doing the very thing I want to do but dare not!"

Sun Busong was a bit depressed. He felt that he was destined for great things in the future, so he needed to be strict with himself, set an example, and know when to restrain himself. Therefore, he was usually serious and steady in formal occasions.

This led to the girls being distant from him. Actually, it wasn't exactly distant; they just respected and admired him greatly, thinking that being too frivolous in front of their leader would be looked down upon!

Heavens! Sun Busong really just wanted to show off. If the price of showing off was to be alienated from the girls, then he'd rather not show off at all!

"Mm, very good, you've all worked hard. All expenses tonight are on the Guard. Don't hold back, play however you want!"

Sun Busong sat in the spot where Heavy Fist had just been. The girls beside him, to show their respect, had already moved a bit away from him.

"Sit, sit, sit! What are you being so polite for? We're all friends here. When we're on a mission, I might be a bit strict and serious, and I might be harsh on you. But now it's downtime, time to eat and have fun. Let loose, don't think of me as a leader, but as a big brother, a trusted friend, a shoulder to lean on!"

"Look at Mr. Heavy Fist, he's doing great. He'll proactively grab my cup, proactively pour me wine, proactively—what the hell! You drank it yourself?"

"That's my cup! I accidentally broke the last one!" The minotaur was still trying to explain.

"You... you... you bastard!" Sun Busong was so angry he couldn't speak. He stood up and kicked the minotaur, then casually snatched his wine cup!

The girls burst into laughter at the actions of their leader and Mr. Heavy Fist, their bodies shaking with mirth, making their rabbits bounce up and down.

If Sun Busong hadn't fought to suppress the "bug" in his heart, he would have already put on Treasure Mary's glasses.

Sun Busong's efforts paid off. The girls finally relaxed a bit more. Especially the female pirate who went on the mission with him today; her drunken dancing was uniquely seductive.

Sun Busong inwardly cried out that he couldn't take it, but his eyes hadn't moved away for a second!

The innkeeper was also very happy. Recently, there had been murder cases happening in Night Town, and several areas outside the town were already under the control of undead monsters.

The inn hadn't been this lively and happy in a long time.

Thank you to a few readers for your unwavering support. Once again, thank you to readers like [I'm actually reading the official version], [Ice Like Softness Around Fingers], [Never Pay for Books], and [Protagonist's Background Board] for your recommendation votes, as well as the big shot [David 107] for his 17 recommendation votes!

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