I didn't intend to destroy the world.

As he drank the water mixed with his medication, a faint bitterness filled Levitt's mouth.

The weather is a bit awful today. The sun is hiding behind the clouds and won't come out. Clumps of mischievous clouds are lined up, occasionally letting their light fall on the town of Chanda.

Perhaps the beginning of a great adventure is never so smooth sailing.

After checking the contents of his backpack, Levitt went to the weapons shop and retrieved the mysterious short sword.

"Sir, I worked as diligently as your loyal squire last night, and I hope this sword will bear witness to your valor as that of an imperial knight." The shopkeeper would say this, but it was an emotional value that the smirks of the official adventure shop couldn't provide.

The sword was dusty and worn out; no amount of polishing could fix it. It was less than 60 centimeters long, with a thin ridge running along its spine from the guard to the tip, ending at the blade.

Levitt gripped the hilt of the sword, which was wrapped in black cloth and leather rope. The raised and recessed areas of the cloth and rope fit perfectly into his palm, making the sword very stable when he picked it up.

The weight is just right after a few swings; it's very light, but doesn't feel unstable.

The sword was somewhat worn out, but Levitt had specifically instructed that an "L" mark be engraved on the hilt. However, the more worn it was, the more mysterious the sword seemed to Levitt.

It was like someone half-awake, waiting for Levitt to give it something to do.

This thing must be good!

"Are you satisfied?" The boss stared into Levitt's eyes.

"Satisfied." Levitt knew that his eyes had betrayed him just now, so he took out the last gold coin from his pocket and handed it to the boss.

"The craftsmanship of Sea Serpent Weapons Shop is guaranteed to satisfy you." The shop owner rubbed his hands together and pleaded, "Then please go out and help me spread the word."

"Of course." Li Wei nodded, glancing around the weapon shop and thinking to himself that business here was indeed dismal compared to the official weapon shops.

It's truly a miracle that it hasn't gone bankrupt yet.

"Creak—" The door opened, and an orc's face peeked in, acting furtively.

"Sir, is there anything else you'd like to see?" The shopkeeper suddenly gave him the hint to leave.

"It's nothing." Levitt shook his head and walked away.

"Hey, why don't you take this with you?" The shopkeeper stopped Levitt and gave him a worn-out wooden round shield.

As he left the weapon shop, Levitt secured the small round shield to his right arm, a posture that reminded him of Ralph, who had been beheaded by a rotten knife.

"Grey Mouse... Rose..." Levitt muttered, wondering if the two had died in the Monster Forest.

After collecting the weapons, it was time to go to the Adventurers' Guild.

This is still an officially established institution, and although it is just as chaotic, it is much more strictly regulated than places like taverns.

Armored warriors guarded the entrance, and occasionally government-employed mages could be seen peeking out from upstairs.

World of Warcraft does not employ adventurer groups, but under certain special policies, adventurer groups are cheaper and safer than border garrisons and mercenaries.

The Empire's "outsourced border defense" policy against monsters began long ago.

As long as you register as an official adventurer's group with the Adventurers' Guild, each person will receive a basic subsidy of 50 silver coins per month.

Few, but just enough to barely survive like a dog.

An adventure party of four to five people is ideal for receiving the highest subsidies.

If the number of participants exceeds the limit, the subsidy will drop sharply. This is to prevent the adventure group from becoming too large.

This is the registration subsidy, followed by the task subsidy.

Clear out mobs, protect caravans, investigate anomalies, kill monsters, and suppress beast tides—

As long as the tasks are completed according to regulations, you will receive a national subsidy.

Even if someone dies "legally" during a mission, they will receive a compensation payment, the amount of which varies depending on the merit level gained from completing a number of missions.

Levitt felt annoyed when he thought about the subsidy for purchasing at a low price. Like the registration subsidy, it could only be enjoyed after registering for a full month or completing three tasks.

In addition, after registering as an adventurer, travel is controlled, and checkpoints are set up on the main roads outside the Monster Forest to prevent the Empire's money from going down the drain after adventurers enjoy subsidies.

The purpose of the levels is to confine adventurers within the Monster Forest.

Of course, leaving is "simple," but it requires making a contribution or paying a price to obtain the necessary paperwork.

As for where the money comes from?

Taxes on monster materials, land sales after monsters have been cleared, caravan tolls, lord sponsorships, etc.

Registering for an adventure team isn't complicated, but the paperwork of queuing, approvals, and filling out forms is something almost every adventurer hates.

It wasn't until noon that Levitt realized he hadn't officially joined the "Flower Moon Adventure Team." He then created the "Raven Adventure Team," becoming a lone commander.

Upon receiving his own bronze badge, Levitt immediately felt a sense of mission, as if a great responsibility had been bestowed upon him.

The mission notice board is located in the town square of Zendar Town. It has been exposed to wind and rain for many years, and the huge wooden board has several cracks.

But the notices on the notices are always densely packed, with old ones being torn down and new ones being posted, layer upon layer, like the rings of a tree.

The bulletin board has three parts:

The middle section is mostly official missions, the left side is civilian bounties, and the right side is a recruitment section.

1. Clear out: Goblins (Adventurers' League)

Location: Warcraft Forest

Content: Valid indefinitely, settlement for left ear!

Reward: 3 silver coins per animal, with a basic subsidy of 40 silver coins for 20 or more animals.

Note: To avoid any malicious incidents, please register before accepting the call.

2. Investigation: Abnormal Beast Roar in the Southern Forest (Adventurers' Guild)

Location: Southern part of Warcraft Forest, east of the Old Quarry

Content: For the past week, there have been reports of large, unidentified monsters roaring at night. The sound is not from any known species. Please investigate and record the reports.

Reward: 50 silver coins (including survey allowance)

Note: Teams of 3 or more are recommended, with recording equipment. Nighttime operations are preferred.

3. Escort: Caravan "Copper Footboard" (Copper Footboard Trading Company)

Route: Zendar to Anvil Pass

Content: Escorting a caravan of three wagons requires 4-6 guards and the journey will take approximately 3 days.

Compensation: 5 gold coins per person (including food and lodging)

Note: Participants must bring their own weapons and armor. Those with guard experience will be given priority. Caravan departure time: early morning the day after tomorrow.

4. A newbie joined, and the person was just trying to be helpful...

There was also graffiti on the corners of the bulletin board:

"Don't take the petrified lizards!!! The entire team was wiped out!!!"

Has the official task subsidy increased?

"Newbies shouldn't ask to be taken on a team, it's dangerous!!!"

Levitt looked at the bulletin board in the crowd. There were many notices here, similar to those about exterminating goblins. There was no need to take down the notices, but you had to register in advance to receive the rewards.

After deciding to go to the Monster Forest to find the Broken Knife and do something else along the way, he only accepted a quest to collect specific herbs and left.

But he didn't realize that there were three followers behind him, who, though far away, were relentlessly pursuing him.

"An adventurer attacking another adventurer is a serious crime!"

"How exactly did you figure out he was connected to that elven slut?"

"Anyway, I just know," the hooded man said, annoyed by his two companions questioning him. "And you're not allowed to call her a slut!"

Watching Levitt's oblivious back, the hooded man gripped the dagger in his pocket with his right hand, which was covered in scales.