My First Title.

"KAHAHAHA! GOOD SHOW! JOLLY GOOD SHOW! That's a good fight there, young man," the guild master, Antas, exclaimed, his laughter booming through the office as my body was teleported back from the intense battle.

I couldn't help but smile, despite the lingering adrenaline coursing through my veins. "Haha, I actually almost died in there, but still, thank you, sir, for the compliment!"

Antas waved his hand dismissively. "You can just drop the honorifics and call me guild master," he said, looking me directly in the eyes.

In response, I suddenly stood up straight, my demeanor formal. "Yes, guild master."

Antas raised an eyebrow, a faint hint of concern on his face. "You don't need to be stiff either; just relax. I don't bite."

With a sigh of relief, I let out the tension in my shoulders and relaxed my posture. "Congratulation! You passed the test with flying colors," Antas declared, slamming his hand on the table with such force that it sent a minor shockwave through the room, almost like a celebratory drumroll.

[HIDDEN QUEST COMPLETED: passed the trial in a much higher difficulty]

Receive a title: I eat horses for breakfast.

Effect: +3 STR +5 DEX

Kuonh couldn't help but chuckle at the title.

[Added to the title list, titles are automatically equipped; you can un-enable them in the title option.]

[You can equip as many titles as you want.]

Number of Titles: 1

*ting*

[Achievement: You are the tenth player to receive a title].

Reward: title PIONEER

Effect: +5 to all stats

[Added to the title list, titles are automatically equipped; you can un-enable them in the title option.]

Number of Titles: 2

My eyes widened with excitement, and a triumphant grin spread across my face. "OHHHH! Plus five to all stats? That's huge!" I exclaimed, my enthusiasm practically radiating from me. The prospect of gaining such a significant boost to all my attributes was beyond thrilling.

Atnas grinned. "Titles and achievements are a part of what makes this world exciting. They may not seem like much now, but who knows what challenges and opportunities they might unlock in the future."

I nodded in agreement, my mind already buzzing with possibilities. This was just the beginning of my adventure in the immersive MMORPG world, and I couldn't wait to see what lay ahead.

"SO, Since you passed the test, you are now able to take your first quest to become a proper Restorer, but first..."

My heart raced as I noticed the subtle change in the atmosphere. A nervous shiver ran down my spine. I couldn't help but second-guess myself. Had I done something wrong during the trial? Or perhaps, did I unintentionally say something rude?

The silence that followed felt like an eternity, each passing second amplifying my anxiety. I anxiously waited for the guild master to continue, hoping to clear any doubts or misunderstandings that might have arisen.

Antas leaned forward, his expression curious. "Let me ask you a question. You said earlier that I look cool. Why is that? Normally, people think of me as scary-looking or some kind of large monster or titan."

Surprised by the unexpected question, I took a moment to gather my thoughts. Then, a smile formed beneath my mask, and I replied with unwavering confidence, "You look nothing like a monster, sir-- Guild Master. On the contrary, you look like 'hope' itself. You're the kind of person who, when things take a turn for the worse and everyone is on the verge of giving up, then BOOM you swoops in and inspires them to stand their ground, to believe that victory is still within reach, the ACE!. To me, that's what you represent—a true definition of coolness! that's what I want to be!"

". . . . . . . ."

ATNAS burst into hearty laughter, his deep voice filling the room. "KAHAHA, I see! I see! Hope, huh. Well, then, you better work hard to achieve that. You know, I didn't get where I am without a little help when I was your age. How about this? Once you complete your first quest, come back here and talk to me; I have something to give you!"

*RING*

[Guild master ATNAS Intimacy increased!]

"!?"

Kuonh's excitement soared as the guild master's intimacy with him increased. He felt a surge of positivity, realizing that this newfound favor could potentially benefit him in the future.

"Oh, let's go!" he muttered to himself, celebrating this small victory within the confines of his mind.

Suddenly, a familiar ting signaled the appearance of a new window before him. The words on the screen held his attention:

[HIDDEN QUEST: ATNAS SECRET]

The guild master, ATNAS, had taken notice and made a decision. He was willing to put his trust in Kuonh, eager to lend his support in the pursuit of his goals.

Do something admirable, and return to Antas.]

A burning curiosity stirred within Kuonh as he read the message. The prospect of unveiling the guild master's secret was electrifying, and he knew that this quest could hold the key to unlocking a realm of possibilities.

Do you want to accept?

The options lay before him:

[yes] [no]

Kuonh didn't hesitate for a moment; he had come this far, and the prospect of unlocking an unknown reward intrigued him.

[yes]

Another ting confirmed his acceptance of the quest.

You successfully added 'ATNAS SECRET' to the quest list.

Duration: unlimited

Reward: unknown

With a sense of anticipation and determination, Kuonh prepared himself to embark on this new quest and discover the secrets that awaited him.