Chapter 2: New Century (Epilogue)
Chapter 140: The Daily Lives of Winter City Players (2)
Seeing that he still had plenty of materials left, Leisurely Moment hesitated for a moment. He decided to continue strengthening his equipment, as these materials would be useless if kept.
When he reached the entrance of the castle’s backyard, he saw over a dozen players sitting dejectedly on the ground against the wall. Their eyes were bloodshot, and they were practically naked. Their faces were filled with regret and anger, looking like gamblers who had lost everything and were thrown out of a casino.
Leisurely Moment could faintly hear their muttering:
“Why was my hand so cheap… I, I had already strengthened it to +4…”
“My equipment, my equipment, the equipment I painstakingly crafted… Enzo, that old scoundrel, took twelve materials from me…”
“Damn it, I’ll go kill more magical beasts tomorrow and gamble again after I craft my equipment. I refuse to believe I can’t win…”
Well, they were indeed a bunch of gamblers. Leisurely Moment understood immediately. They had probably gotten carried away with strengthening their equipment, failed, and even had their equipment explode. However, he would never make such a mistake because he was a contented person.
That was until he saw a figure standing next to a giant egg as tall as a person, radiating a luminous glow. The player’s ID was Tiao Li. He was clad in magnificent armor and wielded a golden bone-like long sword. Most infuriatingly, he smugly posted a screenshot of his equipment:
[Magnificent Scorpion Armor +6 (Fine Grade) (Defense +2) (Tenacity +2) (Resistance +1) (Soft Glow Effect)]
[Magnificent Blackwater Crocodile Bone Long Sword +6 (Fine Grade) (Sharpness +5) (Soft Glow Effect)]
Leisurely Moment was stunned. What kind of a lucky person was this? Fortunately, the lowest-tier materials could only create Fine Grade equipment. If this guy had used high-tier materials to craft a Grandmaster Grade armor and strengthened it to +6, how would other players survive?
In reality, the added sharpness and defense were not important. What truly made players flock to them was the soft glow effect that appeared on equipment when strengthened to level six. Wearing it, you would be the brightest among the crowd!
Leisurely Moment’s breathing grew heavy. Gambling meant regret for three days; not gambling meant regret for a year. A gamble could turn a bicycle into a motorcycle.
He walked over to the giant egg. Beneath the egg, which emitted a fluctuating temperature, a pile of shiny magic cores had already accumulated. These were the blood and tears of the players.
“Come on, come on! It’ll work this time!”
A player with bloodshot eyes encouraged himself. His +4 spear was floating in front of the giant egg. Wisps of soft, colorful light drifted from the egg, covering the spear. With a hum, the spear vibrated, seeming unstable under the influence of the colorful light. Soon, the vibration intensified, and with a “bang,” the spear broke into two pieces.
“Ah—!”
The player who was strengthening his spear roared and punched the egg heavily. The giant egg was unharmed, but the player’s hand visibly swelled.
At the same time, behind the half-human-tall giant egg, a tall rock statue suddenly came to life. Its giant fist, burning with azure flames, smashed down. With a “bang,” it reduced the player and his armor to ashes.
[Hellfire Lord – Sark – Neutral]
[Great Demon – Level 56 – Nightmare]
[Hint: Please show respect to the stones and eggs.]
Leisurely Moment was very familiar with this fiery stone. Wasn’t it the same stone golem that blocked their resurrection point outside Winter City back then? The surrounding players gulped, their gazes toward the giant egg filled with a hint of reverence. This egg mustn’t be provoked; it had powerful backing.
Following that, many more players strengthened their equipment. Most stopped at +3, but a few stubborn players wanted to go all out. Soon, outside the back door of Winter Fort, a few more shivering gamblers appeared.
It was Leisurely Moment’s turn. He stood nervously in front of the giant egg. Before he could even speak, a system prompt appeared before his eyes:
[Equipment Strengthening Rules]
[Strengthening Level 1-2 consumes one material and one magic core each time. Levels 3-5 consume two materials and magic cores each time. Levels 5-7 consume three materials and magic cores each time. Levels 7-10 consume four materials and magic cores each time. For levels beyond that, we’ll talk about it when you can get there~]
[A warm reminder from Connie: Due to the limited strength of Fine Grade equipment, it is prone to breaking after strengthening to +4. Please upgrade your equipment’s level or prepare to lose all your assets~]
[Let me tell you a secret: The more magic cores you invest, the higher the chance of success! Ice and fire elemental magic cores are even better! Also, you cannot hit Connie~ The stone golem will beat you!]
Leisurely Moment cast an appraisal technique and discovered that the giant egg before him was indeed called Connie, and its level had already reached 20. This meant that the players currently might not be able to defeat an egg. This was outrageous…
Shaking his head, he cast aside the jumbled thoughts in his mind and resolutely took out his materials. As a contented person, strengthening to +3 was enough.
Moments later…
Leisurely Moment took out his last portion of materials. His eyes were bloodshot, and his expression was solemn. His armor had already reached +5. He had failed once before, but fortunately, his equipment had not been damaged. Leisurely Moment believed this was fate. Since heaven allowed him to push forward, what reason did he have not to go all out? A young man without passion lives in vain. Screw it.
“Strengthen it for me!”
Leisurely Moment roared. At this moment, he had gambled away the lifespan of all his close friends.
“Good luck!”
“It’ll definitely succeed!”
The surrounding players also cheered for Leisurely Moment. Even Tiao Li, who was standing aside as an advertisement, became serious. Dazzling colorful light enveloped Leisurely Moment’s armor. As the armor vibrated slightly, Leisurely Moment, who was now naked and covered in holy light, couldn’t help but tremble. Time ticked by, and everyone held their breath…
“Ding—”
A crisp prompt sound rang out. A system box adorned with colorful ribbons popped up before Leisurely Moment’s eyes. A miniature egg danced and spun in the bottom right corner of the system bar.
[Congratulations~ Equipment strengthening to +6 successful~]
“I succeeded!” Leisurely Moment excitedly clenched his fists. The surrounding players also shouted “Awesome!” and “666!” cheering for him.
Putting on this magnificent armor filled with light effects and feeling the envious and jealous gazes of the surrounding players, Leisurely Moment’s love for the game “Cain Continent” reached its peak at this moment. He exchanged a glance with the lucky player, Tiao Li, and read a sense of mutual appreciation in each other’s eyes. They recognized each other as beings with immense luck.
…
Above them, on the castle’s terrace, Xi Wei leaned back comfortably in his chair, watching the boisterous players below with a smile. Ruo Yi and Loli snuggled beside him, one on each side.
“Master~ Ah—Eat a grape~” Loli pouted at Ruo Yi and fed a crystal clear, chilled grape into Xi Wei’s mouth. Ruo Yi, not to be outdone, glanced at the little maid. She gently squeezed Xi Wei’s thigh and asked sweetly, “Lord, is this pressure appropriate?”
“Appropriate, appropriate~”
Xi Wei looked at the steadily increasing Villain Points on the system menu and couldn’t help but grin. He once again murmured softly, “Leeks! Crystal clear, big leeks!”
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