"It's still a bit different from real dungeons, but it's enough for some low-level dungeons." In the wasteland, in a cement house, Ren Yifei had just taken off his game helmet.
Unlike the holographic game he had imagined, his body entered a state of sleep after putting on the helmet, and all activities felt like a dream.
The guide also said that his brain fluctuations when playing games are very similar to those when he is dreaming.
In any case, it seems that Saman's research has been a success. Some people who lack self-confidence and want more experience will definitely be attracted to this new thing.
The only downside is that the game currently only has ten small dungeons to choose from, which is too few in number.
"I will provide a detailed 'post-play review' as soon as possible in the next few days for your reference. I agree to cooperate," Ren Yifei replied to Saman.
"good."
The cooperation was reached, and the silver coins were cleared. That piece of paper was just a formality; they ultimately finalized the contract through the system.
For a meal, I spent over 10,000 White Coins and gained a contract and a 'small gift': a skill upgrade card to go from D to C.
He has already invested his existing twenty silver shells. From now on, Ren Yifei will invest an additional ten silver shells every month for three years.
In return, he took 10% of the original shares and could receive dividends every year.
According to Ren Yifei himself, this person came to give him money, and he had no reason to refuse.
"Aren't you considering Nian Tianxi? He should have a lot of silver shells, right?" Most of the materials used to make helmets are white shells, but the core components are made of materials that can only be bought with silver shells, but there are very few silver shells on the market.
This is why Saman sought to collaborate with him.
Silver Shells are the product of perfect disguise, which means that not a single NPC can be suspicious, which really tests the player's acting skills.
The official policy of giving double silver coins is intended to increase the circulation of silver coins in the market. However, there are very few successful disguise strategies, and most of them play in low-level games. It is extremely rare for them to break into mid-level games, let alone high-level games.
If Ren Yifei hadn't accidentally acquired the 'resume' skill, his journey wouldn't have been so smooth.
"Nian Tianxi follows a team-based approach. He earns a lot, but he also spends a lot. After adding and subtracting, there's not much left. Moreover, he sells his silver coins to only a few people, so he probably doesn't have much left for himself."
There's another thing Saman didn't mention: ten silver coins a month. This requires players to perfectly disguise themselves in a high-end dungeon at least once a month, something Nian Tianxi can't do.
"The only one who can cooperate with me is you; no one else will do."
Because of this incident, Ren Yifei slowed down. For the next two weeks, he didn't log into the game and stayed at home looking for loopholes in Saman's game. He played through all twelve characters in a small dungeon.
If time permits, he even plans to play each character ten times, making different choices each time, to test the completeness of the game's background.
Ren Yifei was oblivious to what was happening outside, but the noise outside was intensifying because of him.
The third video, "Island," has already been uploaded. In just a short time, sharp-eyed players have already uncovered the true identities of several of the "players" in it, and even figured out which factions they belong to.
You wouldn't believe it until you investigate; what you find is astonishing. It turns out that the Black Rabbit had been targeted by these bigwigs for quite some time.
Look, the little girl who was ultimately defeated, an underling of Ke Bei from the underground city. The bespectacled woman playing cards, an underling of Wenli from Sky City, and they even found Saman.
The Sun-Shooting Bow is one of the signature items used by Saman.
Every player on the leaderboard has their own profile, compiled by incredibly resourceful netizens. Many of these players are experts in criminal investigation and psychology, able to uncover even the smallest habits, hobbies, and sexual orientations.
As for the props used and the skills that might have been acquired, they couldn't escape the notice of so many eyes.
Players easily spotted Saman in the 'Neighborhood', 'Spring Feast', and 'Island' locations. Encountering him three times in a row could not be a coincidence!
"Their relationship has gone from complete strangers to something more interactive. Could they have already chosen to cooperate with Saman?" A group of people lamented for Black Rabbit.
They felt that with Black Rabbit's strength, it should at least find one of the top ten partners!
As soon as he said that, he was ridiculed by another group of people: "A company ranked in the seventies actually wants to cooperate with the top ten? Do you think the top ten are like cabbages? You can pick and choose as you please? It's good enough that you can cooperate with Saman. Even a skinny camel is bigger than a horse. Even if Saman is not doing well now, it is not something that a company ranked in the seventies can look down on."
"You just got lucky and made it into the top 100. Do you really think you're something special? There's Nian Tianxi in the 30th place. He's just a latecomer. Don't brag so much."
The two groups almost came to blows. This wasn't the time when the Black Rabbit first appeared; now he had loyal followers, so the two sides actually argued to a standstill.
However, most onlookers don't care about these things; they just check out Black Rabbit's information to familiarize themselves with this rising star on the star list.
Ren Yifei, nicknamed "Black Rabbit," who has only been on the Star List for a little over half a month, already has his own profile.
Because he is a celebrity and public figure in the real world, there is more specific information about his identity above.
For example, no one knows Saman's real name, but those who know Black Rabbit already know that his real name is Ren Yifei, an actor, 21 years old this year, and a child star.
Players already know that he has a skill to create illusions, characterized by red eyes with black symbols in the center. He can also create paper puppets for gathering information (like the sparrow at the Spring Banquet).
There is another skill or item that allows him to get a basic understanding of the character's current situation; its main feature is that he takes out a piece of paper.
He also has some hacking skills, but he's not an expert.
He's quite skilled at voice acting; his proficiency is probably on par with his acting skills.
Knowing miscellaneous knowledge like Braille, having an outstanding memory, quick reflexes, strong analytical skills, being patient and ruthless... even without being a disguised individual, such abilities would allow one to make a name for oneself.
Therefore, Black Rabbit's disguise style is very different from Nian Tianxi's. Black Rabbit is not afraid of trouble at all, and even has a bit of a mischievous streak. Moreover, he never actively seeks out Ghost Card; it's basically fate (plot) that drives Ghost Card to appear on its own.
He doesn't need to find anyone to cooperate with; he can get the ghost card all by himself.
"I've found that the Black Rabbit people are actually quite nice. When conditions allow, they'll even take advantage of unlucky players. You can see this clearly in the Spring Banquet."
"I noticed that too. I wonder if it's because I haven't been in the Desolate Corner for long and I still have a bit of naivety left."
Despite being a top-tier figure, he still possesses these adorable qualities, creating a charming contrast in the eyes of those in the desolate corner. Moreover, the black rabbit's true appearance is so striking, truly appealing to many people's aesthetic sensibilities.
Players who feel empty, lonely, and bored silently add this person to their wish list.
As long as he doesn't perish, with that face and that strength, you can praise him blindly.
"Don't keep spouting nonsense upstairs. I've heard that Ke Bei, or 'Master Bei,' is keeping a close eye on him right now. You're still talking nonsense; who knows if he'll even be around in a while."
"Holy crap, how did we get targeted by this lunatic?"
Upon hearing this news, those who were looking forward to the Black Rabbit were filled with anxiety, while those who disliked it were overjoyed.
"..." Boss A Jin, who had been keeping a close eye on the network situation, silently looked up at the sky.
The 'Nobody Knows' video is still in production. It's a real shame these people didn't see the beautiful scene of Ke Bei from the top ten being tricked out of a Nirvana Card. Otherwise, they would definitely be moved to tears, and also feel a little embarrassed.
"When the angel finally appeared, even though I already knew it was a player, I still had a moment of self-doubt." Boss Akin was still immersed in that ending.
The fact that he chose to destroy that gem, which might have been a high-level item, just to fulfill the character's obsession, is both regrettable and deeply moving.
He deserves to be favored by the boss.
Just like his choice to turn evil and torment the boss in the Neighborhood instance, he wouldn't have made such a decision if he hadn't been completely thinking from Scarlet Witch's perspective.
The black rabbit possesses not only keen observation and imitation skills, but also empathy. Don't even think about finding him using ordinary methods.
Even if Ke Bei were to travel to another world, he still wouldn't be able to find him.
What is Black Rabbit, whom everyone is concerned about, doing? He just submitted his game trial report, finding more than a dozen minor bugs and illogical points in each instance.
"Can you bless me?" Ren Yifei wanted to try his luck through the screen.
The lucky guy immediately said he was welcome anytime, and would be happy to help out however he wanted: "I wish Afei would find the thing he wants most when he opens the treasure chest."
Having caught the luck of a lucky person, Ren Yifei started touching the golden treasure chest, from which three glowing objects flew out.
He touched one, and it immediately transformed into a light shield around him, prompting the spirit to speak: "Congratulations, you have gained an enhanced sense of touch."
Enhanced tactile sensation? Ren Yifei looked at his hands. The thin calluses on his fingers had disappeared, and his skin looked as if it had been carefully maintained, very smooth.
He reached out and touched something else, then shuddered: "What happened?"
The guide spirit didn't understand his question: "This is just enhanced tactile sensation. Are you having trouble adjusting? It's normal for your skin to become more tender and for the nerve endings under your skin to become more sensitive. You'll get used to it in a few days."
Ren Yifei didn't know how to talk to the system, so he just asked, "Will this kind of change happen even after entering the game?" The skin change was too big, which was not good for the performance.
"No," the guide spirit said. "Skin changes won't be carried over, but sensitivity will."
Ren Yifei: ...It's not much better, thank you.
He began to doubt the power of the lucky one, but the remaining two orbs of light had already appeared, waiting for him to draw a prize.
"I'll trust him one more time." Ren Yifei reached for the second ball of light, and after the light disappeared, a parchment scroll appeared in his hand.
Event Map: Automatically generated based on the route you've taken. Each instance can only be used once.
"This prop works!" Ren Yifei regained his confidence. He reached for the third ball of light, and a small blue box appeared in his hand. He opened it.
"Holy crap!" the guide sprite exclaimed involuntarily.
Destiny Item: Select your favorite item from your gacha pool and set it as your destiny item. Once set, it cannot be dropped or picked up, and it can be carried with you without taking up an item slot.
Which item is set as the main character? Do I even need to think about it?
Ren Yifei smiled with narrowed eyes: "Not bad." Three items came out, two of which were useful. The luck of the lucky one is still there, and he can continue to get lucky next time.
His mood instantly brightened, and Ren Yifei made a decision: "Let's move before I enter the next game."
"Huh?"
In the cabin, Saman informed his subordinates that the 'virtual game experience centers' in various cities could begin operations. Helmets for Moon Pearl Island were also being produced at full speed.
"Are the players confirmed?" the guide spirit asked in a cold, electronic voice. "Your game may help more players survive; you are provoking the official team."
"Hahahaha." Saman laughed for a while, then looked at the white screen. "Just by existing, we're already provoking the authorities, aren't we?"
The white screen of the guide sprite flickered.
"What kind of existence is the official? It uses dungeons to appease players, selects so-called star lists and top ten players from among them, and naturally splits the originally unified group of players into high-end players, mid-level players and low-end players."
Saman looked down and fiddled with the things in his hands: "It seems like we've been given a future, but even the top ten only have a lifespan of seven years at most. The players are fighting for power and profit, and they seem to have forgotten who our biggest enemy is."
The guide sprite stopped talking; it's just a program, and these things are beyond its control.
The authorities... are also within the rules, and there's only so much they can do.
Samantha remained silent, sheathing his sharp edges and transforming back into a refined businessman with a harmless and gentle smile. The previously tense atmosphere instantly dissipated.
The light outside the window suddenly shifted, circling around the small treehouse. Samantha was a little puzzled. He looked up and saw what seemed to be a touch of blue appearing through the gaps in the branches.
"What is that?" Is there such a thing in the wasteland?
Saman picked up the binoculars, adjusted the magnification, and the vast blue sea came into view: "..."
"As you can see, dear player, while you were smuggling yourself in, the owner of the wasteland seems to have spent money to relocate the entire land to the seaside. What an imaginative player," the guiding spirit said coolly.
So, are you planning to pay the rent or move out?
"Being here was originally just a stopgap measure, but now that the game has succeeded, of course I..."
As Saman was speaking, a row of huge waves splashed up on the beach, and a cruise ship suddenly appeared in sight, its blue hull sprayed with a familiar name.
"Well, I mean, I'm used to living here, and moving suddenly would disrupt my train of thought."
Guide Spirit: ...
Author's Note: Saman: Moving is out of the question.