Lines of text appeared on his retina, scrolling upward.
[Side quest: Breakthrough (perfect completion)] [Breakthrough: Thunder Fortress stands in your way. You must get through it to fulfill your promise to Mary!] (Note: The less time you take, the higher your completion rating.)
[Follow-up side quest unlocked: Protect the King] [Protect the King: Reach Lerdri, the royal capital of Warren, within three hours and protect James VIII from harm at the hands of Jenny James.] (Note: The sooner you reach the palace, with James VIII unharmed by Jenny James, the greater the increase in your completion rating.)
The first side quest had appeared when Qin Ran made his promise to Mary.
But the second...
Did I have to finish one before the second appeared?
A quest chain?
Qin Ran speculated.
Though Qin Ran wanted to carefully consider this quest chain, the first he had ever received, reason told him what he needed to do.
The [Night Owl Token] appeared in Qin Ran's hand.
[Spend 1,000 points to summon Night Owl: Yes/No?]
"Yes!"
Qin Ran answered firmly.
At once, the palm-sized token with its distinctive markings began to glow purple.
When the light faded, a tall black horse with crimson eyes appeared before Qin Ran, far more powerfully built than an ordinary warhorse.
Because their minds were connected, Night Owl affectionately rubbed his head against Qin Ran's arm as soon as he appeared.
After stroking Night Owl's head several times, Qin Ran swung himself into the saddle.
Master-level [Riding] had not only taught Qin Ran how to control a horse, but also how to communicate with one more effectively.
Even though Night Owl only had the appearance of a horse.
And their minds were already connected.
Neither fact stopped Night Owl from snorting