Online Game: I'm in MapleStory

When Wu Ming followed the camel cart driven by the old businessman and slowly walked out of the warehouse, suddenly, a flashing task prompt box appeared in front of the three of them without warning.

The four eye-catching characters [Start Escort] are clearly displayed in this prompt box.

Almost at the same moment, a series of messages popped up one after another like a string of cannonballs.

[Phase mission starts, progress 2, accept any mission on the signboard] (completed)

[Phase 3 mission launched, progress three, escort the merchant group to the designated location - the city in the forest!] (Executing)

At this moment, a very detailed task description appeared in front of Wu Ming. The task requirements read:

Every effort must be made to ensure that the merchant and the vehicle carrying the goods arrive safely at their destination. Successfully completing this task will earn you experience points, 30 White Potion, 30 Vitality Potion, and 10 Special Potion.

Lucky Tip: If you can meet as many protection conditions as possible proposed by the Merchant Group, you are likely to trigger unexpected special rewards!

Faced with the task information that suddenly appeared before their eyes, Wu Ming and the other two people beside him stopped moving forward at the same time.

However, after only a brief pause, the three of them looked at each other as if they had telepathy, took another step, and closely followed the truck that was still moving forward steadily.

"Boss, this escort mission might actually give you a special reward!"

Ah Hao's eyes sparkled, and he lowered his voice and approached Wu Ming and spoke softly.

As if afraid that the businessman named Lao Tuan, who was sitting on a truck not far away, would hear him, Ah Hao carefully observed Lao Tuan's movements while speaking.

"But from what I can see, the reward for completing this mission seems pretty ordinary. Could it be that the so-called special reward is the commission stated on the mission board? After all, we've taken on so many missions before, and it's basically the same situation.

After completing the quest, the items promised by the original inhabitants of the MapleStory world are completely different from the quest rewards we, the sparks of souls formed by the world's will, receive when we travel to the MapleStory world!"

At this point, Dachun couldn't help but chime in. He shook his head as he spoke, as if he had already seen through this special reward.

After the two finished speaking, they simultaneously turned their gazes to their boss Wu Ming.

Wu Ming stood there quietly, his brow furrowed, lost in thought. He was pondering the various problems and potential risks of this mission.

Because once he successfully completes the escort mission, the mission will be open to everyone. Anyone who registers with the escort agency can come and receive and carry out this escort mission.

Therefore, Wu Ming had to carefully consider every detail to ensure that there was no room for error! Of course, even if he failed, this mission would still be open to everyone.

But the first one to complete the task will definitely receive a special gift! Wu Ming himself is 100% sure of this!

If only the reward for this mission was so bland and ordinary!

Wu Ming firmly believed that after those people completed their first escort mission and received the corresponding rewards, they would definitely not be interested in taking on such a mission a second time.

However, if we analyze it in depth from the perspective of some online game settings, it is obvious that this escort mission could never have such a simple reward mechanism!

"Forget it, the most important thing is to complete it successfully for now! Maybe there will be unexpected gains during the escort journey.

You know, when the guards arrive in the wild area, we can still hunt wild monsters and gain valuable experience points.

The only difference is that there's an extra task added to the process! Furthermore, during this task, you don't need to worry about being forced to return to Blue Star to rest and recuperate due to time constraints.

This is also a great opportunity to move freely in the MapleStory world and continue to level up! "

After a long period of careful consideration, Wu Ming noticed that Dachun and Ah Hao were staring at him with surprised eyes, so he spoke his true thoughts without hesitation.

Just like that, Wu Ming and the other two whispered softly, closely following behind the merchant Lao Tuan's transport vehicle full of goods, slowly starting from the warehouse, step by step towards the teleportation array leading to the wilderness of Pearl Port.

Along the way, the three of them whispered to each other, seemingly secretly discussing what kind of benefits this escort mission would bring.

"Hey! What are you three whispering about back there? The sound of your mumbling is like a bee with wings flying into my ears!

Could it be that he is colluding with those bandits and planning to rob an old man like me of my goods in this remote place?"

Just as they were about to reach the field teleportation array, the loud and slightly angry voice of the merchant Lao Tuan, like a thunderclap, came straight from the front of the truck into the ears of Wu Ming and the other two who were following closely behind.

"Old man, please stop being so suspicious and unfoundedly suspicious of us. I'm a friend of Shanks's. It was at his request that I came here to do this escort mission. That's how I met you and how I came to escort this cargo!"

Okay, now that we've said everything, which direction should we go next?

Wu Ming frowned, thinking that this old man was too sensitive and suspicious, but he still patiently explained.

As he spoke, Wu Ming strode from the back of the truck to the front, standing firmly in front of the businessman. His face was expressionless, and he stared at him quietly with his deep eyes, speaking slowly and word by word.

At this moment, the businessman swallowed back the curse that was about to come out of his mouth. He stared at Wu Ming's face with wide eyes, as if trying to detect the slightest trace of lies through that calm face.

For a moment, the air seemed to freeze, and the only sound around was the rustling of leaves in the wind.

After a long time, the camel-drawn cart finally slowly arrived beside the teleportation array. The merchant, who had been silent until then, finally broke his silence.

"Since you claim to be a good friend of Lord Shanks, you're probably not a liar. You know, up to now, no one has dared to use this lord's name to defraud people! After all, I've heard about this from the employees of the escort agency before."

The businessman Lao Tuan opened his mouth and said.

Standing in front of the Pearl Harbor outdoor teleportation array, the old businessman continued to speak to Wu Ming.

"Now, we just need to head straight for the three-way intersection in the wilderness. Don't expect the old man to tell you the entire route. Even if Lord Shanks comes to ask in person, the answer will be the same!

Those people in the escort agency would never ask such questions. However, since you are a temporary escort team entrusted by Shanks, and it is your first time to carry out an escort mission, I made an exception and told you a little more about the journey!

Normally, the escort agency's personnel will escort wherever I, the old man, point to!"

After the businessman Lao Tuan finished speaking, he opened his mouth again and added.

Despite what Lao Tuan said, Wu Ming could clearly feel his deep respect for Shanks in his heart.

Without saying anything else, the group of four and the carriage set foot directly on the map of the outskirts of Wild Pearl Harbor!