"Ah! You have returned!" The instructor beamed brightly as soon as he spotted Liam.
"I am glad that you have returned safely." He paused for a second and then added. "Even if you have not succeeded in this quest, your safety is all that matters."
Did this guy sniff me out or what? Liam bitterly smiled.
"Can we talk somewhere more private?" He then whisked the guy away from the prying eyes of the crowd who were unwilling to leave empty-handed.
However, seeing the instructor walking away, the other players couldn't do anything. In the midst of this commotion, someone suddenly shouted.
"Hey! Did you guys see it? That player's level was question marks! It has to be one of the high-rankers for sure!"
"Oh, you are right! What is a high ranker doing in a newbie village?"
"Maybe there is some sort of secret treasure or hidden item? That instructor should be the key!"
The word started quickly spreading around.
