Chapter 797 - Magister Lefis (1/2)

“Can you tell me where I can find Magister Lefis?” Nie Yan asked.

“I’m not sure where he is right now, but if you wait 30 minutes, you’ll likely get to meet him. He comes here around this time every day to hand out quests,” Tomb Keeper Karise said.

Nie Yan wasn’t interested in the quest Magister Lefis handed out. At his level of achievement, he could ignore these kinds of quests.

Nie Yan stood to the side and patiently waited for Magister Lefis to arrive.

There was a constant influx of players. The square gradually got busier, yet there was a wide open space all around Nie Yan. No one dared to come near him, instead gazing at him from far away. Rumours quickly spread on why he was waiting here.

Nie Yan looked around. The area around the entrance was starting to feel cramped with 600+ players already here, and still more arriving by the minute. It appeared many people were entering the tomb today.

About 30 minutes later, an NPC in ashen robes arrived in the square.

“Look, Magister Lefis is here.”

“Let’s see if we can trigger his quest. We only have 10 minutes before he leaves!”

Magister Lefis’ appearance created a disturbance in the square.

“Are you stupid? What do you think Nirvana Flame is waiting here for? He’s definitely here to look for Magister Lefis.”

Seeing Nie Yan walk over to Magister Lefis, no other players dared to move. They occasionally snuck glances in his direction. Was he here to receive Magister Lefis’ quest too? Magister Lefis often issued herb gathering quests. Even though his temperament was eccentric, he offered generous rewards. So, players from all around came to help him gather herbs.

However, why would Nirvana Flame be interested in such a basic quest?

“Hello, Magister Lefis,” Nie Yan greeted.

Magister Lefis glanced over at Nie Yan with a cold expression. He gave a slight grunt in response.

“You see, I’m wondering if you’re in possession of Abak’s Vorpal Striders. I’ve been looking everywhere for this item. If you’re willing to part ways with it, I’ll buy it off you for a high price,” Nie Yan said.

“I do have Abak’s Vorpal Striders in my possession. But I won’t hand it over to you, or anyone else,” Lefis replied, his eyes flickering with hostility.

“How about we make a trade. I’ll offer you a piece of equipment of equal quality to Abak’s Vorpal Striders. You can’t wear them anyway. I believe it’s in our best interest to make this exchange,” Nie Yan said. Lefis' cold attitude rubbed him the wrong way, but he suppressed his anger.

“I told you, I’m not selling. Scram, or I’ll send you out of here myself,” Magister Lefis said. Not bothering to give Nie Yan a second glance, he walked past him.

Sure enough, Tomb Keeper Karise hadn’t exaggerated about Lefis at all. This man really had an eccentric temperament, refusing to mince words in the slightest. It appeared he would have to use force like Tomb Keeper Karise suggested. He inspected Lefis with Transcendent Insight. He was Level 160 with 500,000 health.

Magister Lefis didn’t have much health. However, as an NPC Magister, his battle prowess would definitely be frightening.

“Abak’s Vorpal Striders are very important to me. What if I must obtain this item, no matter what?” Nie Yan said to Magister Lefis’ back.

Magister Lefis halted his step. Not bothering to turn his head back, he coldly spat out, “Over my dead body.”

Nie Yan pulled out Zennarde’s Sword and pointed the blade at Magister Lefis. “A battle it is then.”

“Your words, not mine, you foolish idiot. You’ll pay for your stupidity today!” Magister Lefis said, as an icy killing aura erupted out.

An ice magic specialist!

Nie Yan’s heart trembled. Ice magic was known for its extremely powerful crowd control ability. No matter what, he couldn’t let himself get hit, or he’d be dead for sure.

The surrounding players had formed a large circle around Nie Yan and Magister Lefis. Even though they really wanted to know what these two were talking about, they didn’t dare to disturb them. Suddenly seeing Nie Yan pointing Zennarde’s Sword at Magister Lefis and Magister Lefis erupting with an icy killing intent, they were all dumbstruck. Could Nie Yan be challenging Magister Lefis? Was he crazy? There was an enormous difference between player Magisters and NPC Magisters. Many of the NPCs who became Magisters had spent a lifetime of comprehending the essence of magic. They far surpassed player Magisters.

Nie Yan had actually challenged an NPC Magister. This was unbelievable!

“Come on. Since I’m the bad guy here, it’s only fair that I let you have the first move,” Nie Yan said. He wasn’t the least bit perturbed with the fact he was facing an NPC Magister.

“Is something wrong with his head? He’s letting Magister Lefis have the first move!?”

The onlookers were stunned. With their little strength, they couldn’t possibly understand the actions of someone on Nie Yan’s level.

Nie Yan allowed Magister Lefis the first move in order to preserve the honour of a Great Prophet. If he attacked first and word got out, the NPCs would label him a robber. But if Magister Lefis attacked first, it meant both sides had agreed to a duel.