"One-Horned Rhino, once you join Snake Kiss today, you will belong to us forever. You may neither betray us nor leave. Of course, we will also help you advance to the silver tier as quickly as possible. Are you willing?"
A man in black robes, holding a wooden staff and watching him with eyes as sinister as a venomous snake's, spoke slowly.
"Lord Artus, I am! It is my honor to join Snake Kiss!"
"Heh..." Artus smiled in satisfaction at One-Horned Rhino's answer.
"One-Horned Rhino, your target for this mission is Fish Abyss Shelter. He is the latest prodigy nurtured by the Wolf Clan. Once you kill him, you should have enough contribution points to exchange for an item that will let you advance to silver-tier strength. Advance as soon as you can! Once you reach the silver tier, you might be in time to take part in our organization's operation."
One-Horned Rhino looked at Artus across from him.
"Heh, the Wolf Clan? Understood, Lord Artus. I'll complete the mission and attain silver-tier strength as soon as possible. That way, I'll also unlock new potioncraft recipes..."
One-Horned Rhino glanced at Artus, who was clearly in a good mood, and looked a little curious.
"Lord Artus, what operation is that? Silver-tier strength isn't enough, and I have to actually advance to the silver tier? You know how effective my potioncraft is at providing support and enhancements."
At One-Horned Rhino's question, Artus looked over and shook his head slightly.
"You shouldn't know what the operation is yet. Before you advance to the silver tier, you aren't even qualified to know. The information might even put you in danger... In short, remember this: on the civilization ladder, rock and bronze are merely the foundations.
"Only advancement to the silver tier marks a civilization's