Brand New Life Online: Rise Of The Goddess Of Harvest

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Planta understood and explained the true nature of Melisa's curse, relieving the girl of her greatest problem with only a few words.

"I think what's happening is that the curse is related to being seen by others, I noticed your Cursed Aura affected me even more when I saw your true appearance. And this might also be what causes disgust by others."

"S-So that's how it is… My appearance combined with my curse, so only by looking at me, how awful…"

"As you can see this world is full of all kinds of people and appearances, there's even skeletons and ghouls out there, you're nowhere near as spooky as those! Hahaha!"

"R-Right…" Melisa smiled a bit. "Thank you, auntie… sniff, thank you!"

The girl ended hugging Planta as she cried.

Planta sighed, then petted her head, the curse, as strong as it had become after she saw Melisa, couldn't even hurt her.

"Don't worry about anything dear, we'll get you out of here," said Planta, which then gave Melisa a closer look. "Right, in fact your appearance looks rather similar to some of the Majin Races or Onis, to be honest, the extra eyes and twisted horns with scales, it gives you a very unique vibe, I think people would think you're cool."

"Really? I guess… I hope so!" Melisa nodded. "But even then, money, I need to earn money… T-The payment you gave me was very generous, but I want to work for it too, so, once everything is done… Please tell me what I have to do, auntie."

"Sure! I have my own little smithy with Ambil, and then a larger one underground, and then another back home…" said Planta. "Once everything is over, I'll invite you and show the place. You'll love it. Your skills are really useful, your help will be necessary."

"Thank you! I'll do my best!" Melisa smiled happily.

After the short break time, all participants returned to their positions, the fourth round was about to begin, and the soldiers were bringing the last set of materials, there was no blueprint or molds this time.

"Ladies and gentlemen! The fourth and last round of the spectacular Blacksmith Competition is about to begin! And this last challenge includes… Creating something unique, and never seen before!"

"Wait, that's it? Isn't that too vague?" wondered Horshen.

"Whatever we want, as long as its unique? Hmm…" Erdragon rubbed his scaled chin.

"Interesting!" Goldanaba smiled.

"So this is the last round, huh?" Planta said. "Alright, let's do it!"

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After having logged out, gotten drunk with alcohol and after smoking ten cigarettes, Teressa logged back into BNLO while still feeling frustrated.

Although Planta had threatened to destroy everything she built, she didn't feel afraid at all, the only thing she felt within her tiny, narcissistic, and neurotic mind was anger, frustration, and the desire to crush that woman for daring to say such things to her.

"Why should I be afraid of that slut?" she wondered. "I earn hundreds of thousands of dollars every month, I'm literally fucking rich! I shouldn't care whatever she said… That bitch of Melisa, how does she dare betray me?! She has to pay, somehow she has to pay!"

She was groaning in anger as she appeared at the arena's resting area, deciding to walk out just to get away from this accursed place. However, a shadowy figure creeped from behind the elf woman, making her shiver in fear.

"Huh? W-What the…?!"
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She felt the air temperature drop drastically, as she gasped for air, feeling her lungs freeze inside, she started coughing a bit, activating her Mana Aura, she covered her body with it, facing the mysterious creep.

"Who the hell are you?! What do you want!" she cried. "A-Are you going to attack me or something?! Are you an NPC?"

She glared at the tall, lanky man covered on black cloaks, it slightly reminded her of Melisa, only making her angrier.

However, the man offered her something, a red and pink colored jewel from his hand.

"You want power, alchemist?"

"Wha…?"

"Do you want to take revenge on Planta right now?"

"Huh? I… I fucking wish! If only she wasn't so ridiculously strong for no reason… It's so unfair!"

"Isn't it? Yes, very unfair… And I have come here to offer you a solution. Call me… well, let's say I come for a quest."

"A quest!"

Teressa quickly relaxed the moment she realized this was an NPC related with a quest, every player would, these words were easy to use for this man, and always convinced these dumb people.

"Yes, a quest," nodded the man. "The quest is simple, receive my help, and then… you can do whatever you want with this power. Wreak havoc, destroy everything… Kill Planta. You will be rewarded with even more power."

"This is… Is this really happening? So easily?" laughed Teressa. "I guess she's a World Boss at the end, is this a way for the system to chose those to slay her? Ahaha… not bad, alright~ I'm in, ugly motherfucker."

The woman grabbed the jewel.

"Of course, there's a price."

The man, however, moved his hand before she could grab the powerful item.

"Give me a fragment of your soul, a tiny one, and this power, and more, shall be yours, my dear."

"Hahah? Sure? Whatever, you can take all the game soul you want."

Teressa grabbed the jewel, inspecting it.

And then, black, red, and pink colored fog surged from it, engulfing her completely.

Her entire body started overflowing with tremendous power.

"W-What is this power? Hahah…! Yes… YES!"

As the alchemist woman gained unprecedented powers, the man smiled as she transformed.

And something else emerged after that.

"You have a peculiar power… Call those that serve you," the man said. "They shall become your loyal servants, for eternity."

"Good idea…! I feel so… good now! So free!" the woman smiled viciously, her eyes glowing red. "That Planta bitch… and Melisa! Both are going to pay… yes…"

She licked her lips sexily, as she wielded a whip, hitting the ground with it.

"I'm going to ENJOY it so much~"

As she laughed and called her guild members, the cloaked man nodded.

"And with that… I think that makes it five."

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