Legend of the Devil Fox
08 For the prize

Ronald, despite only having preliminary statistics, actually doesn't have much trouble hunting outside the city. The nimble wolf at first was a bit difficult, but as long as he had a weapon, ferocious beasts were easy enough to kill as long as they came from the forest near the road that led to the outside of the city. However, novice monsters did not offer much reward in terms of either exp or money.

The first wolf he killed was also very real. He was certain that he would definitely vomit if the game did not automatically censor the bloody mess before him.

He brought some of the rabbits he hunted to the Adventurers Guild for sale. They complained about the broken skin and bid the price up to only 5 bronze coins for each rabbit. He tried to skewer meat from a stall and vomit from the clay flavor of the paper while cursing the developers for their over-commitment to realism.

Ronald's logout. He searches for information on the VR message board, then re-logs in the game and heads to the wilderness away from the capital.

This world is an open world game about the size of Earth. Even the initial country he had chosen, the Seize Kingdom, was as large as one of the larger European countries. It took days to travel on foot.

With only a little money left, Yamada bought tickets for the magitech train, one of the available transportation methods and also one of the game's selling points. There was no coal or water supporting this carriage, only moved by magic.

To help reduce boredom during the trip, the game allows players who buy private rooms to logout, or browse a version of a gaming forum dedicated to people who want access from within the game.

15 Days since the start of the Yggdrasia World beta test. New information is constantly posted and updated in VR chat forums. Efficient leveling of skills, types of monsters, information about the countries of the game world, etc.

"So yes, rather than killing wild monsters, it's better to grind your skills with monsters that are strong enough." 

"But you will only lose if your magic is low. Efficiency would be nonsense." 

“System too annoying from the start. Why do you have to use MP to actually use your combat skills?" 

"Go and use items. Don't you know about the magic recovery potion, huh?” 

“Such stuff is so expensive. It costs one silver, how can I drink at such a high price?!” 

"There's a little silver 6 right here in Quarcinq." 

“It's very cheap! Where is that?" 

“Before .... around the left center of the world map, I guess? The architecture looks like Eastern Europe.” 

"Away ... I'm in Katrosvingt. It looks like an Eastern country. The other side of the map from you.” 

"Hey, the world is round! You're right next door!” 

"Is anyone trying to cross the continent?" 

“Do not think like that. Even the fastest and most expensive lightning ships need at least a few weeks.”  

"If you log out of the ship, you'll log back in. Or if you log out too long, you'll show up at a nearby temple. After all monsters keep attacking the ship, so you can level your skills.” 

“I saw fishing gear in the market. Right, so the medieval European style of the central continent, what about other countries? I'm in the Holy City of Ayune, right in the middle of downtown. Nearest country to the world tree. Good weather is coming soon." 

“Sial, that's good ... if only my time zone matches yours. I'm in Soixansept Kingdom, by the way. Bottom left of world map. Rather like a tropical island.” 

“The most comfortable medieval world ever. They have flush toilet.” 

“The food looks good too, but it is not edible. At least alcohol still has the same taste as alcohol in the real world." 

“There's still no food with buff, right? Can't wait for the next update." 

"I'm sick of that fucking meat pangang. It feels bland, nothing else.” 

“Stop complaining and eat real food. VR can't fill your stomach.” 

"Hey, anyone know about the recent rumors of strange monsters?" 

"Whatchu mean? Weird?” 

“Many different types. They have different colors or special skills, somewhat like the main sub-species. People in other countries have talked about it in other chat rooms.” 

“Oh yes, I know about it even though I have never seen it myself, but it seems that they appear here and there. The Adventurers Guild had information about them now. There is a collection of eyewitness reports on several other websites as well." 

“Like monster event or something? I'll see that site now.” 

"Ooooh, right, maybe that's what attacked my friend." 

"Then, is there a fight?" 

"Yes. Attacking from the right when viewing a party. The monster looked like a hobgoblin but with red skin. My friend's party numbered 4 people and managed to kill him, but lost one member. They told me it was just a game, but I could really feel the madness. I almost made my pants wet. Very strange ... " 

“I just checked his website. So, we currently have info on 10 of them. Maybe it's actually a new event?” 

“How strong are they in general? Is there anything new?" 

"You can win with a level two or three combat skill. I also heard there was something new in the western forest of the Seize Kingdom. ”

The journey goes fast. About a few hours later when Ronald arrives at the village, somewhere in the wilds of the Seize Kingdom.

The purpose of him here was to search for the ongoing boss event.