Level 1 to Infinity: My Bloodline Is the Ultimate Cheat! Chapter 10: The Night Owl’s Request

The developers of Ethereal had a unique vision: to seamlessly integrate the ga into players' daily lives without disrupting their work or sleep schedules. As a result, the ga's servers operated only from 6:00 PM to 8:00 AM.

This clever ti restriction ensured that no one had an unfair advantage by playing 24/7. Players started their in-ga day simultaneously, creating a more balanced playing field. It also prevented professional farming studios from dominating the ga economy, preserving the integrity of Ethereal's economic balance.

Eventually, Ethereal transcended being just a ga. The developers connected its in-ga currency directly to real-world economies, making it an integral part of everyday life.

From young children to elderly individuals, everyone could imrse themselves in the virtual world Ethereal provided. It beca a global phenonon. Within just a few years, the virtual economy's total spending exceeded the combined global expenditure in the real world by five tis.

The rise of this "super consur base" gave birth to countless new service industries inside Ethereal. For many, it beca a perfect blend of work and leisure. Players could relax, hang out with friends, and relieve stress, all within the ga. This system also allowed people with challenging financial situations to make money after their day jobs, becoming professional players and earning supplental inco.

For Ethan, the $180,000 he had just earned, It was the critical first step to solving his imdiate survival concerns, ensuring food, safety, and stability in his new life.

With two hours left before the servers went offline, Ethan decided to tackle a key mission to unlock his Owl Form.

He made his way to an engineering shop in the city, spending 50 silver coins on a glider. He rembered overhearing a druid ntion this as a vital tool for completing the mission, sothing that would significantly reduce its difficulty. Of course, no one would have dared to buy such an expensive item during the ga's early days. Spending 50 silver coins was considered outrageous.

"Spirits of nature, drifting through the void, heed my call. Let transcend the boundaries of space. Guide to the cradle of life, Teleport: Forest of Nature."

Finding an isolated corner, Ethan chanted the spell.

[Teleport: Forest of Nature] was an innate skill granted to all druids upon character creation. It served as both a safe haven and a hub for druid-exclusive missions.

The spell transported players to the Forest of Nature, and when cast inside the forest, it would return them to the spot they'd originally teleported from. The casting ti was ten seconds, easily disrupted by external interference.

Unlike the war-torn lands outside, the Forest of Nature was untouched, a serene sanctuary brimming with life. A powerful magic barrier, said to have been cast by the Lunar Goddess during the Ethereal Cataclysm, protected it. Only druids could enter the forest by using the teleportation spell.

Ethan's first glimpse of the forest left him awestruck. The lake at the center was vast, its surface shimring like a sky full of stars reflected in the moonlight. Fittingly, it was called Lunar Lake, a na steeped in legend.

Behind him, the architecture of the druids' buildings blended harmoniously with the natural surroundings, exuding a quiet yet untad energy.

Ding...

[System Notification: You have discovered the Forest of Nature.]

The system's chi pulled Ethan out of his reverie. The beauty of this place was almost surreal, but there was no ti to lose.

He steadied himself, scanning his surroundings. His eyes locked onto a distant campfire, where there was a large, lumbering figure.

In front of Ethan stood an NPC with a bizarre appearance, a creature with a large body covered in feathers, the head of an owl, and a single antler sprouting from its skull.

It swayed side to side, its plump body jiggling as it danced. Above its head floated a dark gold exclamation mark, signaling a quest.

Ethan froze, staring at the NPC's comically chubby and endearing figure.

"So... this is what my future form is supposed to look like?" he thought, suppressing a groan.

Cute? Sure. But with that much weight? It would agility even be possible?

With a sigh, he approached the dancing NPC. As he got closer, Ethan's feet paused with shock. The creature wasn't just dancing, it was singing. Infact the tone made it sound more like a rap.

"Curse those thieves, those Crowlings, who stole my feathers away, now even in dreams, the cold wind makes sway. Brave adventurer from beyond this land, will you lend a helping hand?"

Ethan blinked, staring at the NPC, his thoughts barely holding together. A plump looking hybrid-like owl was rapping? This ga's developers had so wild imaginations.

"Uh... sure, I'll help!" he said reluctantly.

Ding...

[Quest Accepted: The Night Owl's Request]

[Quest: The Night Owl's Request]

Objective: Retrieve the Night Owl's tail feather (0/1).

Location: Crowling Nest, atop the southern mountain in the Forest of Nature.

Description: The Night Owl once ventured beyond the sanctuary of the Forest of Nature, curious about the outside world. While listening to the whispers of countless souls, he noticed that so voices were impossible to understand. After many attempts to connect with these mysterious voices, he realized they belonged to the Crowlings.

"...."

At loss for words, Ethan began his trek southward. He skirted the edge of Lunar Lake and crossed a forest before reaching the barrier that marked the forest's boundary.

Through the shimring barrier, he saw towering mountains rising in the distance. Passing through the magic shield, he noticed another barrier ahead. He knew that beyond it lay the Crowling Nest.

Ding...

[System Notification: You have entered the Trial Grounds: Crowling God Anzu's Nest. All equipnt enhancents are disabled.]

[Note: Monsters in the Trial Grounds adjust their stats to match the player's level, with a maximum level of 6.]

This was exactly why Ethan hadn't bothered to enhance his gear yet. He'd heard about this quest in his previous life, inside the Crowling Nest, all enhancents beca useless.

The scenery shifted drastically. Unlike the vibrant Forest of Nature, the land here was steeped in darkness. The sky, ground, trees, and grass, all were shaded in varying hues of deep purple. The monotony strained Ethan's eyes.

Pressing forward, he soon spotted a lone Crowling Warrior patrolling the area. The Crowlings, true to their na, resembled humanoid crows. They walked upright, their skeletal limbs resembling the talons of chickens.

Ethan cast Basic Appraisal to gather information:

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[Crowling Warrior]

Level Range: 1-6

Attack: 5-30

Health: 60-360

Defense: 5-30

Skill: Frenzy (Increases attack speed by 200% upon activation).

Description: The bloodthirsty and frenzied followers of the Crow God, they attack anything in their sight, sparing only their own kind.

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Keeping his movents quiet, Ethan crept closer to the Crowling Warrior, transforming into his panther form. When he was within striking range, he leapt into the air, aiming for the creature's head.

In Ethereal, headshots increase The chances of critical hits, dealing bonus damage. Ethan's attack landed cleanly, slashing across the Crowling's face.

-82!

It wasn't a critical hit, but the damage still knocked off nearly a third of the creature's health.

The Crowling let out a sharp screech, its claws glowing red as it activated Frenzy. Its movents beca erratic and fast as it lunged at Ethan.

Ethan sidestepped just in ti, narrowly avoiding the frenzied attack.

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