Chapter 58 …
Chapter 58: Job Quest!
The quest that users must receive at the temple upon reaching the City of Promise, Brion, was called a “revelation” among NPCs.
Literally, the quest is given after receiving a revelation at the temple.
This job quest, ranging from rare to legendary in difficulty, played a crucial role as a guide for users after Brion…
And that point left Dohyun utterly perplexed.
“Why is this here?”
He had reached the level required to go to Brion.
But he hadn’t actually been there yet, nor had he ever faced a god.
And more than that, no matter how he thought about it, this place didn’t feel like it was suited for a revelation at all.
He didn’t even understand why this strange jewel, which unlocked the job quest in the first place, was hidden in such a secluded location.
The one who answered that question was Eliza.
“-Riza!”
“-I’ve been staying in the forest all this time and happened to find these. They’re pretty, so I kept them safe.”
“-Riza….”
“-I originally wanted to show them to you when you returned… huuu, Eliza!!”
Interrupting her translation, Jihad raised both hands and hugged Eliza tightly, crying.
He didn’t seem to have the time to explain with tears and snot flowing, but the gesture alone was enough to convey the situation.
Understanding it, Dohyun couldn’t help but laugh dryly.
“So… if I hadn’t met her, I might not have been able to receive the job quest?”
It seemed unlikely, but given how unusual this job was, it was possible.
After all, it was a hidden god, and from the job description he had glimpsed, it seemed to have been at odds with other gods.
“They said revelations can only be received at the Great Temple…”
Perhaps there was a reason other gods shouldn’t witness it, which is why this method was used.
If that were true, it was insane difficulty.
If he had moved on to Brion without repeatedly stumbling upon these fragments of fate by chance, he might never have received the proper job quest.
“Unbelievable.”
Literally unbelievable.
It was so ridiculous that Dohyun couldn’t even comprehend it.
Though this situation was completely insane, it seemed that the game wasn’t crazy enough to be impossible.
[If you reject the new route, the job quest will proceed along the original route.]
[If rejected, the new route can never be accessed again; the original route will continue in Brion.]
[However, the new route carries a fatal penalty.]
[Do you accept?]
“Ah.”
This too was a hidden piece.
Dohyun sighed in relief, but he was still utterly bewildered.
“Even the job quest is a hidden piece… what kind of god is this?”
Job quests are given fairly to everyone.
Even the most renowned mythical gods were no exception.
For a god to offer a job quest as a hidden piece was unheard of—what kind of being was this?
“Or maybe… every job has some hidden element like this?”
For now, it was just a hypothesis he couldn’t confirm.
Either way, he was on the verge of the first hidden job quest in God of Creation Online.
He swallowed hard.
Even the name was grand: “Succession of Fate.”
What could it entail? With a trembling heart, Dohyun opened the quest window.
[Succession of Fate]
Rank: ???, Job Quest
Description: A trial given to the one worthy of inheriting the will of the last adventurer, Kashiar.
Objective: Successfully inherit Kashiar’s will.
Reward on Success: Unlocks derivative quest “A Step Toward Truth” and grants Kashiar’s relic.
Penalty on Failure: Job quest deleted and job revoked.
[Once accepted, derivative quests cannot be declined.]
“A relic!”
A divine relic.
One of the main reasons to undertake a job quest, and one of its biggest rewards.
Other rewards could be similar, but this relic was unique.
“The relic depends on the accomplishments of the god.”
A prime example was the Honest Axe’s Iron Axe.
It represented the god’s identity and symbolized him.
For example, someone who chose Heracles would receive Heracles’ club or a robe made from a lion’s pelt, while someone who chose King Arthur would be given the Sword of Victory.
A god’s relic wasn’t necessarily overpowered, but for its rank, it generally had the best options.
“A relic from a god capable of doing this… it won’t be ordinary.”
Considering that the ultimate relics of mythical gods were legendary, perhaps this could be even higher…
Or given the low-level area, maybe it would at least be hero-grade.
Beyond that, Dohyun was most curious about the type of relic that would become Kashiar’s symbol, since there was no information about him compared to other known gods.
Of course, this assumed everything went well.
“But… failure deletes the job? What kind of penalty is this?”
Failing the quest not only deletes the job quest but revokes the job itself—a completely insane penalty.
Anyone witnessing it would curse out of sheer disbelief.
And once accepted, derivative quests could not be declined.
If the penalty remained the same, a single mistake would mean losing the job.
Better to take the safe path than risk losing everything earned with such effort.
It was the entirely reasonable choice.
“…….”
But Dohyun considered seriously.
He already possessed unique traits, a rare job, and achievements no one else had.
Objectively, there was no need to risk the adventure.
“I know… I know…”
But still, he couldn’t stop thinking about it.
If he chose the safe path, could he really avoid regret?
Would he not think, “I should have chosen this route back then” if even a small inconvenience arose?
“Ssshh.”
He had no confidence in his own answer.
High risk, high reward.
He knew better than anyone that the greater the risk, the sweeter the reward.
It had been the same with the legendary raid boss during Demroc, the hidden pieces he conquered, and even the iron-blooded magical beast in the God of Creation Online tutorial.
“Will this be the same?”
The greater the penalty, the higher the anticipation for the relic.
He could already grow stronger without adventuring, but if he took this path…?
He might achieve results incomparable to now, reaching goals far faster.
And the relic—what could it be? A hidden job quest, no less.
“Damn it……”
The voice echoing in his mind held him in place.
“Haa……”
There it was.
A fool with terrible luck and even worse greed.
Choosing the thorny path over an easy route.
A foolish man, compelled to regret if he didn’t take the risk.
“What choice do I have?”
He cursed himself, but what could he do?
He had faced countless crossroads like this, pondered endlessly, and always made the same choice.
[Do you accept?]
“Damn it… fine. I’ll do it.”
Rather than regret not trying, he would rather regret trying.
Grinding his teeth, Dohyun spoke, and the system responded with an unusually cheerful alert:
[You have chosen a new route instead of the original one.]
[The Fragments of Fate respond.]
And truly, the Fragments of Fate reacted.
[The fragments are drawn to the trace of the last adventurer, Kashiar.]
[Connect the threads of fate.]
A red thread extended from the glowing box to the fragment of fate.
Dohyun’s attention was momentarily captured.
Click.
When he inserted the fragment into the small groove, a dazzling light burst forth.
“-Ugh…!?”
“-Ri…za…!”
The light was so intense that Jihad and Eliza could barely open their eyes.
Dohyun, shielding his eyes with his hand, could barely make out a silhouette beyond the light.
[Have you finally arrived…]
The voice came then.
Softly murmuring, yet filled with tremendous power.
Instinctively, Dohyun raised his head. The light dimmed slightly, revealing the figure.
[It has truly been a long wait.]
It was a man.
Tall, around 190 cm, with a lean but muscular frame.
Jet-black robes contrasting with pure white skin and hair.
A face so pale and flawless it seemed sculpted.
Long hair reaching his waist added to his mystique.
Weapons of all kinds hung from his waist, back, and even his top pocket.
[I ask you. Are you my successor?]
He looked down arrogantly, indifferent.
People in the past called him…
Ding-
[The strongest and unluckiest man in Abtartel history,
the One and Only Martial God, the Fighting God,
a living chronicle of humanity…]
A master of martial arts, feared even by the gods.
[You have encountered the will of the last adventurer and Fighting God, Kashiar.]
[Job Quest ‘Succession of Fate’ begins.]
[Failure results in job deletion and revocation. Proceed with caution.]
And now, Dohyun met the hidden god he had drawn, the last adventurer of humanity who had made him an All-Master—Fighting God, Kashiar.
His will had descended.
