The Golden Experience Point [Part 1]

Chapter 120: "Well then, okay"

"Alright, let's start by examining the methods that led Rare-chan to this place.

However, I must admit, this was a failure, to be precise. What I had been plotting was to bring 'calamity' to this town. So, I was considering using the transportation network around the town to spread certain information.

You probably already know, but the rumor was that the Hiers Kingdom had already perished.

I learned this after becoming a noble. The common understanding on this continent is that the nation's symbol of importance lies in its land and royal family. The capital is crucial too, but only the royal family and the core of the nation are aware of that. Oh, Rare-chan might know that as well.

So, if I were to tell NPC nobles that 'the country has fallen,' they would typically think, 'Did we lose our land, or did the royal family perish?'

For the average NPC, it wouldn't mean much. They wouldn't grasp the significance even if they were told the country had fallen; it's an unprecedented situation for them.

But for nobles, it's different. For the nobility of Hiers, it's a crucial matter affecting their future, and for nobles from other countries, it's a significant diplomatic issue.

And for merchants who have dealings with nobles, it's a major problem that directly impacts prices and the economy.

Since the currency used on this continent is common, the general population won't immediately feel a sense of crisis, so this rumor will likely be treated as casual gossip around the town.

Nobles and merchants who understand the gravity of the situation will use every means to gather information, further spreading the rumor.

It will quickly become apparent that the land is not lost yet. So, what they will be searching for is the whereabouts of the royal family.

The spread rumor will soon reach the ears of the 'calamity' because the 'calamity' is likely paying attention to NPC rumors and information.

Why do I think so?

Because the 'calamity' is also searching for the disappeared Hiers royal family.

The 'calamity' was temporarily repelled. Well, at that time, I thought it was just an event NPC, faking its death and retreating. If Rare-chan, being the player, experienced it, she probably truly died and respawned. Ouch, fold your wings, please. I won't mention it again.

Anyway, at that time, 'calamity' tasted bitterness due to the artifact used by the players. However, the artifact should have disappeared from the destroyed royal castle immediately after that. Along with the royal family.

So, 'calamity' is searching for the royal family. They were quite a noticeable group. It's not hard to imagine that it would be discussed in the people's rumors. If they catch some NPC randomly, torture them a bit, and inquire, they would know right away.

I speculated that's what 'calamity' might be thinking.

And in the midst of this, what if a rumor like 'Nobles are searching for the royal family' spreads among the NPCs?

If someone is looking for them, it means the royal family is still alive.

And it's much easier to find them through humans than through the 'calamity,' which can only search through brute force.

No, when this rumor reaches 'calamity,' those nobles who were already searching might have captured the royal family.

So, where does the information come from, and who is searching for the royal family in the first place?