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n‘Shit! These monsters are all in pairs!’

nThe moment he realized that, he recalled the place’s name.

n‘That’s what Forest of Love means… I would rather fight countless monsters…’

nThe loner, Ian, was tormented!

nAfter 10 more minutes of ‘pain’, he reached the end of the path.

nThere was a giant tree waiting for Ian.

n“Wow…”

nThe tree was as big as Griffer’s Tower of Dimensions. Overwhelmed, Ian stood there for a while to

nwatch it.

nBut then, a voice called him.

n“Are you the Ian who was sent by Griffer?”

nThe voice was clear and beautiful like a crystal bead rolling on a silver plate.

nIan looked at the direction of the voice.

n“Umm… I am Ian…’

nIt was a very beautiful woman.

nShe was the most beautiful woman among the NPCs of Kailan Ian had met.

nIan looked at her ears.

n‘Long, pointy ears… she must be an elf.’

nIan just found out that there were elves in Kailan.

nNo one knew that.

nNo elf had appeared in the Kolonar Continent.

n‘Now that I think about it, the rings have the option that increases the Friendship with elves!’

nIan realized that the woman in front of him was Iriel. He quietly took out the ring from his inventory

nand wore it.

nFor the quest, he had to befriend her.

nThe elf came to Ian, she then smiled and stretched out her hand, “Nice to meet you. I am Iriel.”

nIan grabbed her hand and slightly bowed, “Nice to meet you too, Iriel. I heard that you are a great

nSummoner.”

n“A great Summoner? That would be an exaggeration. I am just the caretaker of this Forest of Love.”

nIan was about to ask about the quest right away, but then he stopped.

nHe recalled his questions on his way there, “But Iriel…”

n“Yes?”

n“You see… I have met many monsters on my way here.”

n“And?”

n“The monsters in the Forest of Love seemed to, kind of, avoid me. Why is that?”

nIriel flinched a little at this. However, her face said that she knew the reason.

nIan pressed her, “I’m just curious, that’s all.”

nA while later, Ian got a shocking answer from her.

n“That’s because… they couldn’t feel the energy of love from you.”

nIan’s eyes shook, “What?”

n“Umm… to put it simply, you smell like a loner…”

n“…”

nIan cried… while Bukbuk cried with him.

n…

nNorman Mountains were the biggest mountain range in the North Continent among those which had

nbeen explored so far.

nDeep in the mountain range, Harin was gathering something.

n“Harin, how long will it take?” Kawin was complaining next to her.

nHarin had just gotten over Lv.80. She couldn’t hunt on her own in the Norman Mountains where the

nmonsters were at Lv.100, therefore, Kawin came with her.

n“Just wait a little longer. I’m almost done.”

nHarin had come to get more cooking ingredients and Kawin was going to be her guard.

n‘There are many ingredients that would raise the seasoning level.’

nTo level-up in Cooking, she needed the finest ingredients. Therefore, gathering and hunting, in more

ndangerous hunting grounds, was necessary.

nHarin had wanted to bring Ian but he had an urgent quest to complete so she couldn’t drag him with

nher.

n“Oh… but why do you need so many ingredients? How much food are you going to make?”

nHarin had been gathering ingredients for hours. Kawin couldn’t understand her.

n“I have many dishes to cook.”

n“Why? The buff effect from your dishes, for the guild members, will last for a while…”

nKawin was right at being confused.

nIn Kailan, the quality of the dish would start to drop after a week.

nThe taste and satiety wouldn’t change, however, its enhancing effects would decrease.

nSo, Harin didn’t need to make extra dishes if they were enough for the week, however, she was still

ncontinuing to gather ingredients.

nMoreover, she was gathering different ingredients to what she had gathered for the guild members’

ndishes.

n“Is it because of Proficiency?”

nHarin answered flatly, “It’s none of your business.”

n“But I am guarding you like this. Don’t you think I deserve to know?” Kawin tried to look pitiable.

nHowever, Harin didn’t even blink an eye, “You’re not here because you wanted it. It was your turn.

nStop moaning.”

nThe Lotus Guild was benefiting greatly from the buff effects from Harin’s dishes, so high-level

nmembers took turns to help her gather ingredients.

nHarin was right, it was Kawin’s turn. Therefore, he couldn’t talk back.

n“You are too cold to me these days, Harin.”

n“What?”

n“You are gathering this to make me something delicious, right?”

n“…”

nHarin just kept working.

nKawin pressed her, “Oh Harin, you are you not saying anything? I am the closest friend you have in

nour guild, right?”

n“…”

nHarin didn’t answer again and Kawin became nervous.

n‘Maybe she has already become closer to Ian or Herss because they all go to the same university!

nNo, it can’t be…’

nKawin and Harin had a long history.

nThey had been playing games together long before Kailan came out.

nKawin was also the biggest reason why Harin started to play Kailan.

nThey had known each other for so long.

nSo, he couldn’t bear the thought of Harin becoming gotten closer to Ian and Herss.

n‘She has been taking care of Ian greatly. Does she like him?’

nKawin came up with a theory, but soon he shook his head.

n‘She wouldn’t like that slow-witted nerd who plays the game all day. It’s not like Ian is very handsome.

nThen, who is it?’

nBut then, Kawin suddenly recalled something.

n‘Maybe, that turtle?’

nKawin tried to recall that month-old memory.

nHe remembered Harin being so happy when she gave a meatball to Bukbuk.

nKawin started to understand everything.

n‘She must be fond of that turtle with the big head! That’s why she has been so nice to Ian!’

nKawin’s heart burned with jealousy.

n‘I lost to a turtle that has a head as big as its shell… although it’s a little cute…’

nNo matter what was going on in Kawin’s mind, Harin just kept gathering ingredients.

n…

n“So, what should I do?”

nDepressed, Ian asked Iriel.

nNext to him, Bukbuk was also feeling sad.

nBuk-

nIan could relate to Bukbuk for the first time.

n‘Bukbuk, I will get you a girlfriend.’

nAs its master, he felt it was his responsibility.

nRegardless of that, Iriel started to talk about the quest, “What does Griffer want from me?”

nIan was still sad, but the quest was more important than the pain of being alone, so he dismissed his

nfeelings, “He wants me to learn how to make monsters breed from you.”

n“Hmm… making monsters breed, I can certainly help you with that. However, could you tell me why

nyou need to learn that first?”

nIan told her about the quests he got from Griffer and how that went.

nHe also mentioned that Griffer wanted to breed the ancient monster.

nWhen he finished, Iriel nodded.

nShe looked much happier, “For that reason, you do need my help.”

n“Yes, Iriel.”

n“You have done a wonderful thing, Ian.”

nShe was talking about reviving ancient monsters in Kolonar Continent.

nShe talked again, “I asked the reason first because… I feared my power might be misused.”

n“Misused?”

nIriel nodded, “If I give my powers to you, you will be able to make monsters breed. But you would also

nbe violating the law of nature.”

nIan couldn’t understand exactly what she meant. He waited for her to speak again

n“All monsters can breed naturally in pairs. You must know that.”

n“I do.”

n“However, that process requires a long time. I can give you the power to shorten that time and

nprocess.”

n“?”

nShorten the breeding time.

nThat sounded quite ‘mysterious’, depending on who heard that. Ian’s cheeks turned red.

n‘What-what? That stuff is too hard for me…’

nIan was confused. Therefore, Iriel continued to explain, “I feared that you might misuse the power to

nbreed monsters like livestock.”

nIan could understand that.

nIf people could make monsters breed, someone might really try to breed them in farms like livestock.

nIan nodded, “I… see. So, will you teach me that power?”

nBut there was no way he could get those powers so easily.

nAs expected, Iriel shook her head, “You are not yet worthy to learn that power.”

n“I am not worthy?”

nIriel nodded, “You are a good Summoner, I can see that, but… you need to learn more about love.”

nIriel stuck another dagger at Ian’s heart.

nIan then saw a quest announcement.

nDing-

nCupid

nIriel, the caretaker of the Forest of Love and great elf Summoner, wants you to understand love better.

nShe has a wish that she has kept for long.

nHer wish it to make the two fairies, the only ones who are not in a relationship in the Forest, to love

neach other!

nIf you make them fall in love with each other and learn about love, Iriel will be glad to teach you about

nher power.

nQuest difficulty Level: —

nQuest Limit: Only for users who has restored more than one male-female pair of Ancient Monsters’

nSoul Stone during the Reviving the Ancient Monster quest. (Summoners only)

nTime Limit: Doesn’t exist

nReward: Making Pets Breed skill(Summoners only)

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