Chapter 2: New Century (Epilogue)
Chapter 504: Players After Logging Off
Chapter 504: Players After Logging Off (2)
He got into the car. The door closed automatically, and a small table slid down from the ceiling. A robotic arm placed a cup of coffee on the table and then a small TV rose from the tabletop.
The service of the intelligent car was always so thoughtful.
Lin Zicong recalled his father, when he was drunk, mentioning some ancient times when cars were driven by chauffeurs. Some unscrupulous drivers might even take a longer route just to earn a few more dollars.
Now, there was no need to worry about such things.
The city routes and intelligent car prices were all uniformly calculated and verified by the Red Queen’s central intelligence, ensuring fair prices for everyone.
Lin Zicong took a sip of his coffee.
It was sweetened, catering to the general taste. The small TV was broadcasting news. The image showed a huge mine, where workers claimed to have unearthed an ugly monster with an octopus head. Experts were already on their way to the scene to examine the clues.
Recently, there had been an increasing number of such vague news stories. He didn’t know when it started, but the media had become increasingly unscrupulous in their pursuit of public attention.
He didn’t want to watch the news anymore.
His gaze shifted to the window.
A giant billboard flashed past his eyes.
It read, “Abyss Game Training Base Welcomes Your Joining.”
This game training base had become quite popular recently.
Many people sent their children to this so-called Abyss Game Base.
Afterward, they received a substantial bonus fund every month.
His parents had also asked for his opinion before.
However, when he took out a bank card and scanned it on a machine to display the balance, his parents immediately fell silent.
The scenery outside the window quickly receded.
After an unknown amount of time.
The intelligent car gradually stopped.
[Century Grand Hotel has been reached ~ Please check your belongings, and be mindful of surrounding vehicles when exiting ~]
“Click—”
The car door opened automatically.
Lin Zicong came to his senses, picked up his backpack, and got out of the car.
Before him stood the Century Grand Hotel, rumored to be the most luxurious hotel in Demon City.
Although he was a local of Demon City, to be honest, this was his first time here.
The entire floor had been booked by Bai Yuekui, that wealthy lady. He could already see a group of people gathered not far away. For some reason, he had a premonition that they were all players.
“Phew—”
“Should I say hello first? Or…”
His social anxiety made his palms sweat slightly.
Lin Zicong checked his attire again.
After confirming everything was in order, he took a deep breath and walked towards the crowd with stiff steps.
…
…
[How ridiculous! At this critical juncture, the Cain Will still has the leisure to give those players a holiday!]
In the underground training base.
Blue Star Will, dressed in a black cloak, stood before the electronic screen and let out a sinister cold laugh. However, there was a hint of disappointment in his laughter, as if a powerful enemy he had been vigilant against had suddenly gone on vacation.
Qi Wub stood aside without speaking.
His status was very special; he could return from the Cain Continent at any time. However, 90% of his demonic abilities would be stripped away upon entering the Blue Star Crystal Wall System.
He could feel it, though.
As the Blue Star Will gradually merged with the Abyss Will, this stripping effect was weakening. One day, he would be able to bring the full strength of the Cain Continent back to Blue Star.
But by then,
It would likely be the most dangerous time for the entire Blue Star.
“I think a balance between work and rest is quite important,” Qi Wub said thoughtfully. “Why don’t we also issue a system announcement, asking the Abyss Players to return to Blue Star for a break? They haven’t seen their parents for a long time, and we’ve been fabricating videos.”
[Foolish!]
Blue Star snorted coldly and cursed:
[Go and ask them if they are willing to come back? The Abyss is their true home. Only through combat can they understand the meaning of life!]
Qi Wub pursed his lips.
He knew that Blue Star Will was telling the truth.
The influence of the Abyss Will on the players was becoming increasingly profound.
They were gradually becoming genuine demonic creatures.
He was also like that. Only when he returned to Blue Star and was under the deliberate protection of Blue Star Will was his mind clear. But once he returned to the Abyss, he would also become insane like other Abyss Players.
[What is the progress of your erosion of the first layer of the Abyss? I haven’t paid attention to your status during this time; the Old Gods have begun to infiltrate me…]
Blue Star Will’s voice was cold.
Qi Wub could detect a hint of panic and nervousness in his words.
It seemed that Blue Star Will was also under a lot of pressure.
Qi Wub reported, “We have now occupied all plane regions except for Felton the Great Lord’s Demon City. The Scarlet Coast and the Worm Den, two demon rebirth pools, have also been occupied. All new players are now born directly from the rebirth pool as demons.”
[Too slow, your speed is still too slow!]
Blue Star Will shook his head:
[Quickly take down Felton the Great Lord. We need to use the rule core of the first layer of the Abyss as a springboard to rapidly lift the Blue Star plane. Only then can we hold our ground against the first wave of attacks from the Old Gods. After all, the first vanguard of the Old Gods is not that powerful.]
Qi Wub nodded.
He also knew that time was pressing, so he assured Blue Star Will, “I will speed up the players’ conquest of the first layer of the Abyss, but it will still take some time. Although Felton the Great Lord’s demon legion is in a state of disarray due to the virus created by the King of Winter, his combat power has not been completely crippled.”
Blue Star Will did not speak.
His figure gradually disappeared before the screen.
Qi Wub looked at the official announcement from the Cain Continent on the screen, which was filled with joy and vitality. He clenched his fist, then slowly relaxed it, his expression gradually becoming one of relief.
He still had to save his sister.
He still had many things to do.
There was no enjoyment in the Abyss, and he didn’t need to enjoy himself.
After one last look at the screen,
Qi Wub turned and returned to his room. He stood on the teleportation formation, and his figure transformed into a cluster of crimson light particles, gradually vanishing.
The cleaner of the first layer of the Abyss.
It was time to start work again.
…
At the same time, in Winter Fort.
Xi Wei spent a full half day finally finding mounts for the players. They were a group of Nightglow Wolves. As the name suggested, these wolves emitted a fluorescent light at night, which caused many animals to mistake it for precious plants and approach them voluntarily, only to be ambushed and hunted by the Nightglow Wolves.
