Adventure World Online (AWO)

"Elixir: A clear, luminous liquid with properties that instantly restore health, mana, stamina, and hunger within one minute of use. Cooldown period: one day. Each bottle contains twenty drops."

Upon seeing the properties of the elixir, everyone treated it with great care, as if it were a priceless treasure. This was due to its powerful effects and the difficulty of obtaining it. Many items, including this elixir, could only be acquired through completing certain quests.

"Where should we go next? Brother Siegfried's matter is settled. I think we should explore this island a bit."

Peach Blossom suggested while they were sitting at a roadside restaurant owned by a player, sipping tea.

"Yeah, that sounds good. Oh, Master, I need to develop some photos. I've got enough material to write the next issue of our newspaper."

Kimhant remembered that it had been almost a month since the first issue was released, and it was time to prepare the second one as the gap between first and second issues was becoming too long.

"Speaking of the newspaper, did you know there's a forum post offering to buy the first issue of 'The Reaper's Whisperer' for a high price? The current rate is between five hundred to one thousand coins per issue. It's scarce, and the content is unique compared to other newspapers, so many players want to own it."

Jane mentioned, unaware that Kimhant and Chang Long were the founders of 'The Reaper's Whisperer.'

"Yeah, I'm really curious about who writes it. The content is detailed, and the photos look like the photographer was actually in the situation!"

Hero added excitedly, making the members of the Pendragon Guild, Chang Long, and Kimhant smile.

"I don't think they'll reveal themselves easily!"

Kimhant responded with a smile.

"That's true. But I wonder when the second issue will come out. I'd love to see an original copy. So far, I've only seen imitations produced by the Journalists and Writers Association."

Jane said eagerly.

"Heh heh, you'll see it soon,"

Kimhant laughed and looked at Chang Long, who nodded and stood up to lead the way. Everyone followed Chang Long to the building that connected to the house. Once inside, Kimhant quickly headed to the darkroom to develop his photos.

"Sieg,"

Chang Long gestured for him to come over. He walked over, intrigued.

"What is it, Chang Long?"

Siegfried asked softly, sitting down on a chair across from her.

"Here,"

Chang Long pulled out the tablet that was holding the spirit she had just obtained and showed it to Siegfried. Then she used her Spirit Summoning skill. A white-gray spirit emerged from the tablet, complaining loudly, drawing everyone's attention.

"What is this nonsense? Let me out of here right now!"

The white light formed the shape of Pirate King Heaven. Davy-chan and Hisa-chan, summoned by the same skill, stood watching the new spirit with interest.

"Heaven!"

.….

Former Pirate King Heaven stood, tapping his foot irritably, looking at the group of people and ghosts staring at him in astonishment. He was bewildered as to why his spirit had not moved on and was instead captured by the heir of Davy Jones, his friend and rival, while his own heir had no idea what was happening. It was infuriating.

"What is this, Davy Jones? Tell your heir to release me right now!"

Heaven demanded, glaring at Davy-chan with clear displeasure.

"Hey, missy..."

Davy-chan turned to Chang Long immediately, making Heaven smugly pleased that Davy-chan obeyed him so easily.

"Huh?"

Chang Long responded.

"Why did you name him properly, huh! While you gave me a name that ruined my intimidating image!"

Davy-chan shouted, making Heaven, who had been smiling smugly, nearly fall over in shock.

"Well, Heaven didn't have much to play with. Calling him Hev-chan, Heaven-chan, or Elf-chan would sound weird and awkward."

Chang Long replied with a straight face. Heaven gulped loudl. He was grateful she had not given him those names after he heard what names she had thought up for him.

"That's not the point. The point is you named me Davy-chan! And why did you capture Heaven's spirit? The spirit of a king should follow his heir!"

Davy-chan ranted, but stopped abruptly and turned pale when he saw Heaven's expression.

"Heh… Hahahaha. Davy Jones turned into Davy-chan? Ah! Hahahaha. How adorable. How suiting. Yo has a knack for names, Davy Jones' heir. No, it'sDavy-chan. Hahahaha."

Heaven laughed heartily, making Davy-chan shake with anger.

"My image as a fearsome king is gone…"

Chang Long shook her head. Siegfried chuckled awkwardly, not knowing what to say. Davy-chan, looking furious, turned away and floated away from the group, followed closely by Hisa-chan, who had become his close friend.

"So, what now? Even though you have me as a spirit, spirits can defy their master's orders if they are captured unwillingly!"

Heaven said to Chang Long after he finished laughing.

"I didn't plan on keeping you. I just thought it would be pitiful if you wandered around after Siegfried like a lost soul who doesn't have a family."

Chang Long shrugged.

"What's pitiful about that? I'm happy to be a wandering spirit following my heir. Who would want to be a pet trapped in a spirit tablet?"

Heaven argued passionately, wickedly thinking that Chang Long intended to weaken his heir by capturing him, leaving the young man to find his way to kingship alone without the guidance of the former king's spirit.

"Then watch this,"

Chang Long said, pulling out the spirit tablets of Hisa-chan and Davy-chan. She then placed several plates of food and bottles of liquor, summoning them from the Cone of Abundance, filling the empty plates and bottles. She lit incense and placed it in front of their spirit tablets.

"Oh! Are you offering me food to appease me, girl? All my favorites are here. Fine... I'll forgive you, but get that freaking elf out of my sight quickly!"

Davy-chan exclaimed, grabbing a bottle and taking a large swig with satisfaction.

"W...whoa,"

Heaven muttered, watching Davy-chan and Hisa-chan enjoy the feast with envy. Even though wandering spirits did not need to eat or drink, the sight in front of him stirred his emotions. It felt as if even in the afterlife, there were classes: those with human masters got to enjoy offerings, while wandering spirits remained hungry and envious.

"What do you think?"

Chang Long asked Heaven, who was staring intently at Davy-chan and Hisa-chan.

"Um..."

Heaven seemed at a loss for words, so Chang Long continued.

"I captured you in the spirit tablet so Siegfried can offer you food. But if you really don't want it... I can smash the tablet, and you'll be a wandering spirit again."

Chang Long lifted the white jade spirit tablet, known for its fragility, and made a motion to smash it on the ground.

"Alright! Since you'll return me to my heir, I'll agree to stay in the spirit tablet... fine!!"

Heaven hurriedly yelled, though still trying to maintain some semblance of pride.

"Uh-huh, then you know what to do. Your heir has no connection to the spirit class, so if you don't show yourself to him, he will never see you."

Chang Long said, handing Heaven's spirit tablet to Siegfried.

"I understand. But don't think I'll go easy on you, heir of Davy Jones. I'll never let my heir lose to a woman like you!"

Heaven declared loudly, blushing slightly at the realization of his own prejudice against Chang Long.

"Uh-huh, so do you want to join us? This meal is on me, but next time you'll have to ask your heir for offerings."

Chang Long raised an eyebrow, noticing Heaven's interest in Davy-chan and Hisa-chan's feast.

"No, I'm not hungry!"

Heaven pouted and refused, seeing Davy-chan's mocking smile, which made Davy-chan laugh heartily.

A few minutes later...

"He... Oh that hit the spot! This rice wine is really strong!"

Heaven's voice rang out from the drinking circle, which now included Hisa-chan, Heaven, and Davy-chan, leaving the onlookers stunned. Just moments ago, Heaven had vehemently refused to join Davy-chan, but now he was happily clinking glasses and enjoying the drink.

"Ghosts' minds are truly inscrutable..."

Wet Trash Can said feeling a bit envious himself.

"Shouldn't it be, 'People's minds are truly inscrutable'? Wet Trash Can?"

Peach Blossom asked, correcting him.

"But Heaven isn't a person, Peach Blossom!"

Wet Trash Can replied.

Beep beep

The sound of Siegfried's watch phone rang. He looked at it and answered, finding that it was Rafael calling.

"What is it, Rafael?"

"Come back quickly, Siegfried. Things are getting chaotic at the Starting Island. There's a conflict between two major guilds!"

Rafael said worriedly.

"What happened? Could it be that the news of my discovery of the Pirate King's hidden tomb leaked out?"

Siegfried asked, frowning.

"It's not about you. It's more about the Doom Star Guild. The rumor is spreading that Demos, the leader of the Doom Star Guild, possesses a map of the Pirate King's hidden tomb."

Rafael explained.

"A rumor? That shouldn't be enough to cause a conflict between two major guilds."

Siegfried observed thoughtfully.

"Well, this rumor was confirmed by a spy from the Dark Horse Guild who infiltrated the Doom Star Guild. It seems the spy was caught, which caused a big mess. Now, the members of the Doom Star Guild are out and about, no longer hiding and training like before."

Rafael explained hurriedly.

"What's the situation with our guild?"

Siegfried asked, his tone growing more serious.

"We're affected too. The Doom Star Guild members are flaunting their power and picking fights with other guilds. Hey, Seig! I think the lower-ranked members of the Doom Star Guild are all at level 40 or higher because they're fighting evenly with our members who are level 50 or higher. It would be best if you returned to personally command the guild and boost the morale of our members."

Rafael suggested with a serious tone.

Siegfried knew that his time for leisure was over, and it was time to fulfill his duties as the Guild Leader. He sighed deeply and replied,

"Understood. I'll head back today."

"Bring Draco, Oliang, Wet Trash Can, and Aden with you. It's not safe for guild members to be alone out here. We also need more people to help with security. We have a lot of new members whose levels can't match those of the aggressive players from the Dark Horse and Doom Star Guilds."

Rafael added.

"Alright, I'll do that... Talk to you later."

Siegfried ended the call and turned to his friends who had been listening nearby.

"Do we really have to go, brother!"

Peach Blossom asked sadly.

"Yeah, but once things calm down, I'll take you on another trip."

Siegfried replied, gently patting her head.

"We have to go too, huh?"

Oliang sighed. He was also a member of the Pendragon Guild, so when the guild faced problems, he had to go back and help.

"Yes, uh... We should get going right away. From what Rafael said, the situation doesn't look good..."

Siegfried said, glancing at Chang Long, who was sitting nearby. She smiled and nodded at him, making him smile in return, though he felt sad to leave her sooner than expected.

Jane and Hero also received phone calls and had to leave as well, as their friends who they invited to play the game needed their assistance. Valentine, who had joined the Pendragon Guild, had to follow Siegfried back too. The most important thing was that she had agreed to be Aden's girlfriend, although no one knew this yet except for Peach Blossom.

"Sigh..."

Both people and spirits sighed simultaneously as their friends departed, making the atmosphere feel suddenly empty. Kimhant, who had just emerged from the darkroom with photos for Chang Long to choose from, asked about the others and felt a pang of sadness at their sudden departure without proper goodbyes.

"Everyone's gone. What should we do next, Master?"

Kimhant asked.

"Training. I have several skills to practice, especially the Dimensional Shift skill. Also, my level has been stagnant for a while. It's time to move it up."

Chang Long replied, stretching lazily.

"Good! Very good, missy. Now you're acting like the true heir of the great Pirate King Davy Jones!"

Davy-chan immediately agreed when Chang Long mentioned training and leveling up.

"I have four more days online, so I probably won't achieve much. While you're printing the newspaper, I'll practice the dimensional shift skill in front of the house."

Chang Long said, getting up and walking towards the front yard. She seemed to remember something and turned to Kitsune, who was lounging nearby.

"Kitsune, you still haven't managed to use fire without breathing it out yet."

"Heh… No, Master!"

Kitsune scratched his head sheepishly and followed Chang Long. Kimhant chuckled at Kitsune for getting scolded by master. Then began to print the next issue of 'The Reaper's Whisperer' with determination. This time, he planned to print twenty thousand copies, confident that they would sell out, inspired by what Jane and Hero had told him.

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