[Soul of the White Rose (Unlocked)!]
[Hidden Quest Recommended Level: 25]
[Quest Description: The soul sealed within the White Rose has guarded this city for over a thousand years. She has witnessed countless beautiful stories within this city, but now, someone wants to take away everything she has protected.]
[Quest Objective: Protect Sunset City during the beast tide in two weeks.]
[Quest Reward: 20 Gold Coins, 20,000 Experience]
[Special Reward: Wise Soul]
[Accept this hidden quest? (Note: Accepting this quest will grant an Additional Trait [Soul Mate*])]
[Additional Trait: Directly adds a trait to an Adventurer.]
"An Additional Trait?"
A surprised expression appeared on Su Xuan's face as he read the contents of the prompt.
When he selected an Adventurer's traits, he was limited to a combination of three. But an Additional Trait allowed him to add one more on top of that!
He could even directly add a new trait to an Adventurer he had already recruited!
Adding an extra trait was the icing on the cake. No one would refuse that.
"Accept!"
[Hidden Quest Accepted!]
[Congratulations! You have obtained the Additional Trait—Soul Mate*!]
Su Xuan stared at the new trait, the corners of his mouth turning up slightly. The only thing was the quest's Recommended Level...
Fortunately, he had two weeks to strengthen his Guild. There was still time.
'And why does that Soul Mate trait sound so much like Natasha?'
'What is the relationship between it and Natasha? Could Natasha be a magical manifestation of the White Rose Flower?'
Su Xuan glanced at Natasha sitting beside him, his mind full of questions.
But Natasha didn't notice him looking. Her eyes were fixed on Roxia as she descended from the White Rose Flower, a delighted smile on her face.
After receiving the blessing from the White Rose Ceremony, Roxia was absolutely radiant.
Her skin seemed to be imbued with Magic Power, shimmering brilliantly. Her beautiful eyes sparkled like starlight, a captivating sight.
'Is this... the Power of Oath?'
Roxia stared at her hands in a daze, feeling the terrifying Power bestowed by the White Rose Ceremony stirring within her, waiting to be unleashed.
The moment she lifted her head to look forward, hundreds of Law Enforcement Knights throughout Sunset City dropped to one knee, greeting their new Oath Knight with the highest of honors!
"We welcome the Oath Knight!"
The deafening cheers echoed across the arena. Roxia's eyes sparkled, and her heart swelled with joy at the crowd's adoration and respect.
She loved this feeling, the thrill of being the center of attention. It filled her with immense satisfaction.
"That's wonderful, Roxia! You finally did it!"
Natasha wiped tears of joy from her eyes. She had finally witnessed the moment Roxia became an Oath Knight.
Now, Roxia's parents could finally rest in peace.
"Wipe your tears."
Su Xuan handed Natasha a handkerchief.
"Thank you."
Natasha took the handkerchief and gently dabbed at her eyes.
Seeing this, Ivsha, who was sitting nearby, froze for a second. A confused look crossed her face. It seemed Mr. Su Xuan had forgotten what that handkerchief had been used to wipe before...
"Mr. Su Xuan, let's go!"
Natasha dried her tears, returned the handkerchief to Su Xuan, then took his hand and stood up.
"The Oath Knight selection ceremony is over, and the White Rose's Magic Power barrier has disappeared. We can go congratulate Roxia in person now," Natasha said with a smile.
"Oh."
Su Xuan nodded, though he was still puzzled. 'Natasha's small hand feels so soft and smooth, so real... He couldn't believe she was just a magical manifestation of the White Rose.'
"Let's go."
Natasha gently took Su Xuan by the hand and ran toward where Roxia was.
They weren't the only ones. Members of the Yerman Clan were also flocking toward Roxia.
"Roxia, you were truly outstanding!"
"The Yerman Clan once again has an honored Oath Knight! This is the highest honor for our clan!"
"Roxia, as the heir to the Yerman Clan, you will now rightfully lead the entire Yerman Clan! You are our pride, and your accomplishment makes us all proud!"
The Yerman Clan members swarmed Roxia, expressing their delight. Her uncle, Mero, also stepped forward.
He forced a smile and congratulated Roxia, "Roxia, congratulations on becoming an Oath Knight! I knew you would succeed!"
"Thank you very much for your trust and support, Uncle."
Roxia smiled and nodded at Mero, but a second later, a flicker of coldness, unnoticed by anyone else, flashed in her eyes.
Then, Roxia spoke to the crowd, "Since the Oath Knight selection is over, everyone should prepare to head back."
"As you command!"
Amid a chorus of congratulations from the various knightly houses, the Oath Knight selection finally came to a successful close.
But before heading back, the first thing Roxia did was run towards Su Xuan.
She wanted to see her aunt, Rosaline, but when she got to Su Xuan, she found Rosaline was gone?
"My aunt… where did that Knight go?" Roxia asked Su Xuan. "I wanted to thank her."
"Too many people were swarming us, so I had her head back first," Su Xuan explained to Roxia.
The fanatical adoration and obsession of the Law Enforcement Knights toward Rosaline had unnerved him, so he'd quickly teleported her back to the Guild.
"I see."
Hearing this, a slight smile touched Roxia's lips.
She wasn't in a rush to see her. As long as Su Xuan was around, she'd have another chance to meet her aunt.
'She was just puzzled... Why would her aunt join Su Xuan's Guild? To become an Adventurer?'
'And him...'
Roxia's azure eyes shimmered as she stared intently at Su Xuan, as if trying to uncover some important secret about him.
Su Xuan didn't look away. Instead, he observed Roxia just as carefully.
Ever since Roxia became an Oath Knight, she seemed to have undergone many subtle changes, but he couldn't quite put his finger on them.
'For example… had her skin become fairer, smoother, and more radiant?'
With a thought, Su Xuan brought up Roxia's Attribute panel.
[Roxia (Elite)]
Level: 12 (0/2400)
Race: Human
Power: 140 / Agility: 140 / Magic Power: 100 / Physique: 140
Growth: 8 (+8 to All Attributes per Level)
Skills: (Expand)
Trait: [White Rose and Oath Knight]
Status: Curse (Demon Liquid Fragrance)
'Hmm? I can see the type of Curse now? What the heck is Demon Liquid Fragrance?'
Su Xuan raised an eyebrow, surprised to find that he could now see the category of Roxia's Curse. It seemed his affinity with Roxia had reached the required threshold to view it.
[Demon Liquid Fragrance: The cursed individual secretes a sweet-smelling liquid that attracts Demons. The effect peaks between the ages of 18 and 35. (The Curse is passed down through the bloodline and only affects female members.)]