Chapter 24: Reappearance
For various reasons, the Swordsman class has become exceptionally popular on the national server.
Of course, one could choose not to change jobs, but a series of main quests and activities afterward might become nearly impossible to complete.
Before changing jobs, all attributes are at a 1:1 ratio, but after the change, the corresponding attribute growth will change.
For example, if the initial agility growth star level for Swordsman is 2, then each point of agility under the Swordsman class can exhibit double the original attributes.
It can be said that whether one changes jobs or not, the difference in attributes is significant.
Casual players can ignore these aspects.
Sigh… it’s so complicated. Zane flipped through the job encyclopedia; every character had distinctive traits, and he was the kind of person who would hesitate in such situations.
“Sister, do you have any special job recommendations?” Zane closed the book and walked up to the counter.
“Didn’t I give you the book? All the recommended jobs are inside; look for yourself~” Xiin said wearily.
Zane had already roughly browsed through the job encyclopedia, which introduced the knowledge related to the nine basic classes. Anyone who has been immersed in online games for years would basically know this information.
“Not like that… I mean… just like how you recommended a job to that girl earlier,” Zane said with a wink.
“Were you eavesdropping on our conversation?” Xiin squinted and asked lightly.
“No, no,” Zane hurriedly denied, “that girl earlier is my friend; she told me!”
“Hehe, you don’t have to be so nervous, I understand what you mean.” Xiin smiled.
“So…”
“I will recommend a job based on my judgment, and right now, you don’t have any standout qualities.”
“…”
Although it was the truth, Zane couldn’t help but feel uncomfortable.
Unknowingly, it was already 11 PM.
Suddenly unsure of what to do, Starry was stuck at this job transfer step, while his own job hadn’t yet been settled.
Forget it, let’s log off.
He took off the helmet, calmed down, and noticed the notification light on his phone was on.
Is someone looking for me?
He casually opened the password, and a long list of @ messages appeared.
Speaking of which, after mentioning playing Dream of the Mists in the group yesterday, he hadn’t seen any messages since; he didn’t even know what level they were at.
…
Nangong: @Zanny, what level are you? I should reach level 10 by tomorrow morning. I heard that after level 10, we need to choose a city to join. Have you decided where we’re going?
…
Zanny: Let’s all settle in Yunshui City after reaching level 10. I’ve already gone over, so we can team up together to take care of each other.
Zanny’s cousin: Gotcha! Big Brother Zanny has finally come out to play.
Nangong: Yunshui City? Alright, got it. By the way, Zimei mentioned your ID; I added you, but it seems like there’s no response. Remember to check the friend list notification!
Zanny: … Sorry, sorry, I’ve been busy leveling up today and didn’t notice these things.
Nangong: It’s fine, I’m also rushing to level up. Staying up tonight might help us team up for leveling tomorrow morning.
Snowy: I’ve reached level 10; I’m going to check out Yunshui City first!
Nangong: What?! You guys level up this fast?
Zanny’s cousin: Hmph, I’m already level 8; Nangong, I’m going to surpass you soon!
Nangong: Damn, you guys are forcing me to stay up all night!
Traveler: I’m halfway to level 10; at the latest, I’ll definitely meet up in Yunshui City tomorrow morning.
Nangong: Speaking of which, this should be our first time meeting, right? Even though it’s online, I’m a bit curious about what Zanny looks like.
Zanny: ? You’re not curious about the two sisters but curious about me?
Nangong: What’s wrong with that? Zimei, didn’t you see Zanny today? Got a photo or something?
Zanny’s cousin: Of course! But… it’ll cost you!
Nangong: Come on, after all these years, we’re talking about money now? How hurtful!
Zane was a bit speechless; he didn’t expect this girl to secretly take photos. It must be because his handsomeness is unbeatable… It has to be.
He put down the phone, glanced at the living room, and saw Brother Shiu still grinding away.
Time to sleep.
…
Consciousness sank and spun, as if it had been cut off for a moment, and when he came to, he found himself back in Starry’s body.
Moonlight spilled onto the stone slab, reflecting a bright glow, while pedestrians on the street continually increased, each with a line of characters above their heads, looking just like…
Players!?
“Are you awake?” Starry seemed to be talking to herself.
!! A familiar scene; indeed, Starry’s consciousness had reappeared in the world of Dream of the Mists!
What on earth is happening… Why do two unrelated worlds present themselves in such a way?
Starry leaned against the wall, her left hand pressing lightly against it, her left foot propped up as she looked up at the sky and softly said, “Zane. This is the first time I’m calling your name while you’re awake. You must be very confused about what’s happening to you.”
… Zane didn’t know what to say.
“I only know a small part of things, but… I can’t tell you yet.” Starry seemed to have some unspoken difficulties.
Zane could understand the subtle emotions Starry was experiencing; she had her own struggles.
You… can’t go back? The original world. Having connected dreams and the game for two consecutive times made Zane doubt whether Starry could no longer return.
“…” Starry fell silent.
After a moment, she lowered her head and said, “I don’t know either; perhaps it is like that.”
“That’s not too bad; there’s nothing to miss about that world, is there? Another me.” Starry smiled while pursing her pink lips.
A lie, an extremely insincere lie.
But Zane didn’t want to continue this topic; he knew how much Starry loved to put on a brave front. Continuing would only hurt her and himself.
…
The atmosphere became frozen. Zane decided to change the subject.
Treika ran away, Zane said.
“I know; it’s okay. She’s not my opponent.” Starry had a confident smile on her face.
… Zane knew she spoke the truth, but… he wasn’t as good at playing Starry’s account as she was!
“Pfft,” she unexpectedly laughed out loud.
What are you laughing at? Don’t I care about my face?!
“You should be more confident; your true strength hasn’t been unleashed yet. Otherwise, Treika wouldn’t have had a chance to attack at all.”
Is that for real? Don’t trick me into making a fool of myself! Zane said speechlessly.
By the way, I’ve accepted an S-rank job transfer task for you; if you can’t accept the new mentor, then I won’t do it.
Starry shook her head, “It’s okay; I already… don’t have a master anymore.”
… Ah, how did we end up on such a sad topic again?! Zane felt a bit of a headache; he really was a talent for conversation, ending topics with a single sentence.
“…”
…
It was unclear how long it had been.
“Zane,” Starry called softly.
What’s up?
“You want a hidden job, right?”
Of course! I’ve dreamed of it!
At this moment, Starry controlled Fengchen Yanhua to walk nearby.
“I have an idea, and if it succeeds…” Starry said seriously.
He saw his male form take off the necklace and hold it in hand while Starry took out an Evolution Stone.
That’s right! The necklace! He almost forgot that this mysterious necklace had evolutionary properties!
