The first time Mu Yang saw this title, it felt somewhat familiar, especially Effect 1, which was remarkably similar to "Plundering Sky's Roar."
However, the difference was that "pride of the sun" would not incur the hostility of the Child of the World, but it also could not suppress the world's backlash after killing the Child of the World.
For a moment, Mu Yang wasn't sure which was better.
Effect 2 provided Mu Yang with a relatively stable way to increase his luck attribute, meaning he didn't necessarily have to seek out the Goddess of Luck.
"Scarlet Sun" was judged as a neutral alignment by the Paradise, which Mu Yang felt fit his image well. After all, he had only killed three people so far! Didn't that prove he was a good person?
Seeing the Paradise's prompt for the main mission completion, the remaining three Contractors' eyes lit up, but after some thought, none of them chose to return immediately.
This was because their gains in this world were too meager; besides the attribute points from the main mission reward, they had almost nothing.
Upon entering the "Fairytale Kingdom" world, after a Contractor completed a fairytale event, there were other areas they could explore.
Moreover, these areas were relatively normal; they could kill monsters to obtain treasure chests and World Origin, and there were also indigenous people they could communicate with to issue side missions.
If they returned to the Paradise immediately after completing a fairytale event, most Contractors would probably be unwilling to come to this world. It was dangerous and lacked corresponding rewards. Wasn't this bullying honest people?!
It would be better to spend some paradise coins to buy a World Key and enter a world suitable for oneself, reducing the danger while gaining higher returns.
Mu Yang also didn't plan to leave. He hadn't earned enough, and one blue treasure chest was still too little.
Six people and one wolf sat around the treehouse, tasting the roasted wild boar brought by the hunter. Little Red Riding Hood Grandmother's cooking was quite good, comparable to the restaurant Mu Yang frequently visited.
After the meal, the three Contractors bid farewell to Mu Yang first. The three of them had formed a new temporary adventure group; one was from the Mad Dragon Adventure Group, and the other two were solo players.
The Contractor with the Keyboard Master ability was also among them, but it seemed he had reconciled with the member from the Mad Dragon Adventure Group. Perhaps they had seen past their grievances after experiencing life and death together.
After the three left, Little Red Riding Hood Grandmother called Mu Yang into the treehouse.
This was his third time entering the treehouse, but unlike the previous two times, this treehouse was more like a small library than a normal elder's residence.
"Thank you for dealing with that monster, otherwise, in the future, we would all be completely controlled by it."
Little Red Riding Hood Grandmother's face showed gratitude, and her tone was kind and relieved.
As she spoke, she took out a notebook from the bookshelf behind her and handed it to Mu Yang.
[Obtained Forest Witch's Notebook (Green · Rare)]
[Obtained Ring of the Forest (Green · Rare)]
[Forest Witch's Notebook]
Origin: Fairytale Kingdom
Quality: Green · Rare
Category: Experience Scroll
Usage Requirement: Wood Element Profession
Effect: Blue quality Wood Element skills, level can be increased by 2; Green quality Wood Element skills, level can be increased by 5; White quality Wood Element skills, level can be increased by 10.
Rating: 30
Description: An experience notebook written by the Forest Witch, highly valuable.
Price: 4000 paradise coins
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[Ring of the Forest]
Origin: Fairytale Kingdom
Quality: Green
Category: Accessory (Ring)
Durability: 30/30
Equipment Requirement: Wood Element Affinity 4 points or above, Intelligence 7 points or above.
Effect: Forest Shade (Active): Consumes 10 mana points, Wood Element Affinity +2 for five minutes, Cooldown 10 hours.
Rating: 28
Description: The shade of the trees will shield every life hiding beneath them from wind and rain.
Price: 7000 paradise coins
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Two green quality items, including a rare accessory, were generous rewards.
In Mu Yang's opinion, this was merely a side mission completed incidentally while finishing the main mission, but if one couldn't face Puppet Life directly like he did, then completing this mission would be very difficult.
Not only did one need to maintain sanity during the performance and not lose oneself, but also spend time searching for clues about the Forest Witch.
The Forest Witch, also known as Little Red Riding Hood Grandmother, was not completely controlled due to her own considerable strength and Little Red Riding Hood's help. She hid somewhere, looking for an opportunity to defeat Puppet Life.
Wolf Grandmother being able to issue this mission to Mu Yang was her doing, otherwise, how could a Wolf Grandmother without sanity issue a mission recognized by the Paradise?
"You're welcome."
Taking the notebook and the ring tucked inside, Mu Yang chatted briefly with Little Red Riding Hood Grandmother, then prepared to leave.
After all, staying here longer offered no avenues for obtaining World Origin or treasure chests. He couldn't possibly kill Big Bad Wolf, could he?
As Mu Yang had this thought, Big Bad Wolf, who was still eating meat heartily outside the treehouse, suddenly shivered.
He vigilantly looked around but found no trace of an enemy. He finally concluded that it was probably due to life just returning to peace, making him unaccustomed.
"Big Brother, are you leaving?"
Seeing Mu Yang walk out of the treehouse, Little Red Riding Hood, who was petting Big Bad Wolf, quickly walked forward and asked with a crestfallen expression.
"Yes, I have to leave. There are still many things waiting for me to do."
Saying this, Mu Yang pinched Little Red Riding Hood's little face. It was smooth and bouncy, feeling very nice.
"Alright, goodbye, Big Brother."
[You have gained Little Red Riding Hood's affection, Charm +1 (Current Charm 11 points)]
"Goodbye."
After bidding farewell, Mu Yang followed the small stone path and left the "Little Red Riding Hood and Big Bad Wolf" fairytale space.
The Fairytale Kingdom world was now in daylight, with the sun hanging high in the sky, radiating its light and warmth.
Before he had walked much further, Mu Yang received a message notification. He only had one friend, so it was obvious who sent it.
[Mu Yang]: What's up?
[Ruo Li]: [Ball Invitation Letter] (Click to view details), interested in going together?
[Ball Invitation Letter]
Origin: Fairytale Kingdom
Quality: Blue
Category: Special Item
Effect: Holding the invitation letter can summon a pumpkin carriage. Riding the carriage allows participation in the upcoming fairytale ball. The owner of the invitation letter can invite a dance partner to attend together.
Rating: 58
Description: Do you also wish to dance?
Price: 8000 paradise coins
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After reviewing the invitation letter's information, Mu Yang didn't gain any useful insights.
However, if it were just a simple ball, this invitation letter wouldn't be blue quality, and Ruo Li would certainly not invite him to participate.
Both of them understood each other's superficial personalities well enough not to waste time on meaningless things in a dangerous derivative world.
[Mu Yang]: What's this fairytale ball for?
[Ruo Li]: My sister said there are many special foods at the ball that can permanently increase health and mana, and since the ball is held in the most prosperous Royal City of the Fairytale Kingdom, there must be many side missions.