Not only did the young man show an odd expression, the townsfolk shared the same reaction, some of them even distanced themselves from Kieran like a snake or a scorpion.
The reaction of the townsfolk made Kieran curl his lips into a grin.
He picked up the scent of a sub-mission.
However, on the surface, he showed a sense of doubt.
"Why? Is there something wrong with it?
Or did something happen here? "
Kieran pretended he didn't know and pointed at the letter of appointment in the young man's hand.
"Of course there's nothing wrong with it, I can still understand the letter of appointment from the lords of Dawn City.
Greetings, Hon. 2567.
I am the captain of Shatterstone Town's militia, Volgen.
It's an honor to meet the newly appointed sheriff. You know, I've been looking forward to your appearance — Shatterstone Town's safety cannot be secured by the militia alone. "
The young man then diverted the topic and extended his hand.
"I'm honored as well."
Kieran shook hands with the young man and then followed the young man to the security office of Shatterstone Town.
Along the way, the young man would size up the Frost Wolf pup beside Kieran's feet from time to time.
"What a great hunting hound!
Strong limbs, loyal to its owner, docile to those acknowledged by its owner … It reminds me of my old companion! "
The young man praised.
"Then it must be a good dog."
Kieran said with a smile.
"Of course!
Too bad two months ago … those robbers who are more disgusting than maggots in the sewers, don't let me catch them, otherwise I'll show them what terror is! "
The young man said fiercely.
However, it was just a vicious expression, there wasn't any killing intent or murderous aura.
It seemed like the young man's terror was at most beating the robbers up and sending them to jail.
A young man who grew up in a town, had decent strength and a heart of justice?
Kieran commented on the young man right away.
Of course, whether or not it was confirmed would depend on the future.
"Volgen, after I said I'm the sheriff, what was that look on your face just now?"
Kieran asked.
"The sheriff of Shatterstone Town is cursed!
"Ever since that Sheriff Peters unfortunately passed away in the battle with the robbers, Shatterstone Town has changed three sheriffs within a year."
"The first successor fell down the stairs and broke his neck."
"The second successor was pierced through the heart by an arrow that came from the shadows."
"The third successor died in his sleep two months ago."
"You are the fourth successor."
This time, the young man did not change the topic.
The man lowered his voice and started to count with his fingers.
When the fourth finger was raised, the young man looked at Kieran.
"What do you think? Are you still willing to be Shatterstone Town's sheriff after hearing this?"
The young man's words carried an obvious probing tone.
It wasn't malicious.
Instead, it was the kind of game that children often played, "Are you brave or not? Go wherever you can if you can."
However, the game in front of him wasn't something as trivial as being scared to tears. It was something truly fatal.
However, Kieran gladly endured the hardship.
That was because a system notification had appeared —
[Discovered sub-mission: The Sheriff's First Step]
[The Sheriff's First Step: As the sheriff of Shatterstone Town, you need to break the curse and rebuild the sheriff's prestige.]
…
"Of course!"
Kieran nodded.
Even if there wasn't a sub-mission, he would have agreed to it.
More so, there was still a sub-mission.
However, the name of the sub-mission reminded Kieran of the [Identity] that he saw earlier.
"A sub-mission activated based on [Identity]?"
Kieran squinted his eyes and thoughts flashed over his mind.
Until now, he still couldn't determine the dungeon world's difficulty.
The sub-mission that came from [Identity] was no doubt a good chance for him.
But …
Starbeck was there.
Since Kieran had a sub-mission that came from his identity, the other four players must have similar missions as well.
This sub-mission wasn't just a chance for the players to observe the dungeon's difficulty, it was also a test for them.
Those who succeeded would stay.
Those who failed would be disqualified.
That's right, the title dungeon had no main mission.
However, danger still existed.
Even more so, Starbeck's danger level was much higher than Kieran's.
Kieran didn't forget that Starbeck who had the main scroll would have a higher difficulty than the players who had the sub-scroll. Although it would also be more convenient, given Starbeck's courage …
Such convenience was almost non-existent.
With that thought in mind, Kieran said to the young man who led the way, "Volgen, can we hurry up? My dog and I need a filling dinner, and a soft bed would be even better. "
Don't worry, dinner, a bed, and a hot bath, we have everything! "
After Kieran heard the sheriff's curse and agreed to become the sheriff, Volgen's fondness towards Kieran increased greatly.
Soon, under Volgen's lead, Kieran arrived at the security office.
It was a two-storey building with a sturdy outer wall and iron fences.
"The first floor is your office, the sheriff. Two of the rooms are used to lock up the bad guys. The second floor is your private space, there's a bedroom with a study room and two guest rooms.
Including me, 29 civilian soldiers are your men. I'm your assistant, I'll report to you every morning and evening on the town's happenings.
There will be 10 civilian soldiers patrolling the town during the day and 15 at night. The other 4 are the backup, just in case. "
Volgen explained and pushed open the gate of the security office.
"There should be two on night watch but because of the curse, no one is willing to come here.
I've been here for three days but nothing happened. Besides, the gate is more important, I have to keep an eye on it. "
Volgen glanced around as he spoke.
He was hoping to find something but the result was disappointing.
Other than the furniture, there was nothing.
Volgen lit up the candles in the security office with the torch he brought with him and said, "I'll go get some food and bedding for you. As for the bath, you'll have to wait for a while."
"Okay."
Kieran nodded.
Volgen quickly left.
Kieran and the Frost Wolf pup were the only ones left in the not-too-big but not-too-small security office.
The spacious room quieted down right away.
Kieran glanced around, pulled a chair over and sat down in the hall on the first floor of the security office. At the same time, a card appeared in his hand.
[Name: Communication Card (Main Card)]
[Type: Card]
[Rarity: Magic]
[Attribute: Allows player to contact other players with sub cards, Usages: 3/3]
[Remark: It allows you to contact others freely but it can't break through certain limitations.]
…
It was one of the countermeasures that Kieran and Starbeck prepared.
However, before Kieran used [Communication Card], a gust of wind blew.
Fuuu!
The candle on the table was extinguished with a puff.
Moonlight shone through the seams of the window, providing a ray of light to the dark room.
But at the next moment, the ray of light vanished as well.
A piece of shadow blocked the seams of the window.
A scarlet red eye appeared in the smoky shadow and stared at Kieran through the slit in the room.
Then …
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