Chapter 1290: War Merit Level, Entering the Inner Castle

Chapter 1290: Chapter 634: War Merit Level, Entering the Inner Castle

“Are you talking about this?”

The soldier delivering the conquest necklace to the inner warehouse was called to stop, and the young officer looked surprised as he gazed at the black-haired adventurer who suddenly approached him.

His eyes couldn’t help but sweep over the fine equipment worn by the other party.

Though he wasn’t very old, his ability to shed the “ordinary soldier” identity in Bloodcast Fortress at his current age relied on some connections.

However, having stayed in the fortress for nearly five years, he was mostly responsible for the logistics of spoils of war. Although his insight couldn’t compare with the professional appraisers in the Auction House, it was certainly much higher than that of ordinary people.

With just a bit of scrutiny, he could determine the extraordinary nature of the adventurer in front of him from an equipment perspective.

Along with this, the slightly annoyed and irritated mood brought about by being interrupted from directing the transportation work also eased, and his tone became friendly as his expression calmed.

A person of action.

Upon confirming the existence of the Final Reversal Scale, Xia Nan immediately approached to inquire about related matters with the leading young officer.

Of course, for various reasons, when inquiring, he held back a bit, carefully placing the target on the entire Chain of Conquest instead of specifically pointing out the existence of the Final Reversal Scale.

“This necklace was registered in the inner warehouse this morning.”

The young officer, no longer impatient as at first, patiently even kindly responded to Xia Nan.

“Since it’s been delivered to the war merit office, it is available for exchange.”

It must be stated here.

Just like the points in the adventurer association, the exchange between war merit and Gold Coin within Bloodcast Fortress is one-directional.

Simply put, war merit can be exchanged for Gold Coin in the fortress, but Gold Coin cannot be used for reverse credit.

As a newcomer, Xia Nan certainly did not accumulate much war merit.

Fortunately, estimating the Chain of Conquest as “White Equipment” on the attribute panel means that even if war merit is needed for exchange, the required war merit won’t be too high, just a slight accumulation…

“However, if you really want to exchange this necklace, the requirements might be slightly stringent.”

The young officer appropriately added.

The war merit level system used to restrict exchange is a modification by Bloodcast Fortress in response to the current situation, aligning with the adventurer association’s points system.

After all, if there are no constraints, adventurers might exploit loopholes and prefer hunting goblins for war merit, rather than battling those relatively dangerous and ferocious demons.

With comprehensive consideration, Bloodcast Fortress officials divided the exchange items into three tiers.

Including the simplest, the “Volunteer,” for which even the newly arrived Xia Nan could use points to freely exchange corresponding level equipment items;

The “Patrol Border guard,” who needs to complete a level mission alongside accumulating enough war merit;

And ultimately the “Fortress Guard,” promoted only after significant contributions to the fortress border and official review.

The effect of the Chain of Conquest is very ordinary, which Bloodcast Fortress had identified long ago, therefore the war merit required for exchange isn’t many, even mentioned as cheap, with only 15 points needed.

But on the other hand, it holds a very high collection value.

The full name on the attribute panel is the Howling Bone Conquering Chain, with “Howling Bone” being a renowned barbarian chieftain in the history of the border region, who had a penchant for collecting spoils from defeated enemies.

However, his active period coincided with the Sevia Kingdom’s Silver Lake Shield, and at the height of his fame, he was slain by that kingdom’s historically ranked general, becoming a stepping stone on the latter’s legendary path.

Under such circumstances, despite the Chain of Conquest itself bearing ordinary equipment effects, its historical significance results in rather high exchange requirements.

War merit level must be raised to the “Fortress Guard” tier to qualify for exchange.

“But don’t worry, generally speaking, like this type of equipment… actually, very few people want it.”

The young officer had no impression of this young adventurer in front of him, and considering his current display of power level through equipment and aura, it was nearly impossible.

Hence, he could determine that Xia Nan was a newcomer to Bloodcast Fortress.

Upon noticing his interest in the Chain of Conquest, yet seemingly not having accumulated enough war merit level, he comforted him.

“Usually, like this necklace, it’s basically not taken out from the inner warehouse.”

“This time it’s placed outside just for symbolic significance.”

From the official standpoint of Bloodcast Fortress, they clearly understand that the vast majority of adventurers are not interested in equipment with only collection value.

And the reason for specially taking out the Chain of Conquest and placing it on display is entirely to express the official’s determination and sincerity in recruiting adventurers.

Similar to saying, “Look, we even displayed these old items that should be in a museum. Work hard, accumulate war merit, there’s plenty of good stuff to exchange for later!”

Nodding to express gratitude for the other’s patient explanation, Xia Nan didn’t say much, but his mind was already considering the following plans.

“Lord Xia Nan, please come over here!”

A summons from Bald Ranger Tal came to his ears.