บท 57: Leading the Children Astray
บรรณาธิการ: Atlas Studios
"Eh, eh… Did you see that? That's the legendary 'being beaten to death by a stick'!"
"I saw it! That is so impressive! If I was that Death Knight, I would have rather killed myself! This method of dying is simply too embarrassing!"
"Right? That Death Knight is most likely the first to be knocked to death by a Magic Class! That fella is probably going to become famous!"
"Was he knocked to death or suppressed to death? Everyone, help think of a new nickname!"
"I originally saw that Venomancer being chased by the Dark Hunter. I thought that Venomancer would definitely be killed. Unexpectedly, the Dark Hunter was the one who died in the end. It seems like that Venomancer is an expert!"
"Oh yes, luring the monster with that move was simply too evil. It is actually possible for a Venomancer to kill someone in this manner?"
"The whole party was killed… They were acting so arrogantly that I thought they would be very impressive…"
"Did you see that girl? Yes, the Prophet on the Venomancer's side. It seems like that girl's level is still quite low. She must have just left the Novice Village. I noticed that she could only summon the Healing Wards. Why did it seem very easy to kill that group? There was a newbie on the winning side after all…"
"Also, what is up with the Thief in the Venomancer's party? At first, I did not notice him, as he appeared to be there for show…"
"I agree. I was betting with my friend and I lost as a result! What the hell…"
"Oh right, did someone record that battle? Can you pass a copy to me? I would like to go back and analyze it."
"I did. I will send you a copy immediately. That Crowd Control player is indeed very impressive and very good at PK-ing…"
The spectating players were noisily discussing amongst themselves. At this stage of the game, there were very few PK group battles, for leveling up was more important. Therefore, should any conflicts arise, the majority would choose to engage in a solo battle.
This was why the other players were so excited about this. After all, a team battle was more exciting than a solo battle. The teamwork between the party members was the determining factor of a victory.
The bodies of Wind Drifting and company had disappeared, most likely because they had chosen to lose some durability to be resurrected where the Soul Messenger was. They had probably not dared to be resurrected there, in fear that Fatty and company would be standing by their bodies. If they were killed one more time, their fate would be worse.
Indeed, Fatty did not mind guarding their bodies until the time was up.
When the battle ended, Crayon Knife and Luo Luo were both excited. Crayon Knife was an honest man who abided by the rules. He was easy to get along with and would not offend anyone. Therefore, this PK experience was very hard to come by for him. He had yet to calm down even when half a day had passed since the battle had ended. The same could be said for Luo Luo. As a child, this was the very first time she was experiencing something like this. It was considered very impressive that she had followed Fatty's instructions to the T.
The reason so many people enjoyed PK-ing was because of the rush and adrenaline one got from winning. Seeing one's opponent losing before them made one feel superior. Not being inferior to anyone else was a very human and naturally competitive instinct.
"Let me see…" Fatty snickered and said, "Their party is made up of five people. Other than the Dark Hunter, who was killed by the Two-Claw Mermen, the other four were all killed by us. In other words, the opposing party lost at least four pieces of equipment! He he… Poor things."
"Will they come back?" Fated Sky asked.
"Not sure. Depends on Wind Drifting's way of thinking!" Luo Moling said, "In any case, we have thoroughly offended them."
"If they come again, we shall strike back!" Fatty interjected. "What is there to think about?"
"Big Brother!" Luo Luo raised her hands high in the air. "If they come back, Luo Luo will help you chase them away again!"
Fatty was momentarily amused by her words. "Help me with what? Don't forget that you were hiding behind that uncle."
He pointed to Fated Sky as he spoke, rendering Fated Sky speechless. "Oi! Who is an uncle? Don't talk nonsense!"
"Help you… Help you…" Luo Luo was slightly disheartened by Fatty's words. After thinking for a while, she exclaimed happily, "I can help you position the Healing Wards! Just like I did earlier!"
Luo Luo was indeed intelligent but she was still a child. During that PK, other than feeling afraid, she had also been a little excited, as though she had discovered something very fun. Due to her excitement, her childlike side had been exposed.
Fatty was very happy with the way Luo Luo acted, for that was how a child should act. Therefore, he smiled and replied, "Okay, when that time comes, you will help me out! We will PK them! Let's bust their asses!"
Luo Luo nodded ferociously in excitement.
Luo Moling could feel a headache coming, for she suddenly had a bad premonition. It seemed that Luo Luo was starting to enjoy being around Fatty. She understood this sister of hers the best. Luo Luo would be alert and intelligent in front of strangers or people she was not familiar with. However, once she approved of a person, she would become very dependent. While looking at the way Luo Luo was acting around Fatty, Luo Moling was starting to worry that Fatty would lead Luo Luo astray!
That was right, Fatty definitely possessed the predisposition to lead children astray. This was a fact.
When the image of Luo Luo wearing the same cunning expression as Fatty appeared in her mind, Luo Moling could not help but shudder. This image was simply too frightening…
Luo Moling woke up from her stupor and saw Luo Luo laughing happily. She quickly interjected. "Oi! Are we still planning to start leveling up?"
Everyone remembered that they were there to level up.
The spectating players had dispersed, as they knew that the show was over. The area suddenly became spacious and quiet. Everyone started to farm the Two-Claw Mermen.
This leveling method lasted four hours. Other than going offline to eat meals, the five of them were engrossed in the game. The EXP obtained from killing the mermen lessened. By then, it was already nearly 10 pm at night.
Fatty was a Venomancer. Thus, the main attacking players were Fated Sky and Crayon Knife. Fatty did not do much, but he still leveled up by two levels and reached Level 19.
During this period, he was wandering around, collecting the Snake Spit Grass nearby. Even though the collecting process was slow, he still obtained 20 of them.
His other gains were lesser in comparison. After all, the drop rate of Common monsters was inferior to that in the dungeon or the rate of boss monsters. In total, he obtained six Crafting Blueprints and two Skill Books. Each member of the party received around 4 Silver Coins.
Out of the two Skill Books, one was Chaos Plague, which was meant for a Death Knight. Fated Sky studied it and it increased his attacking power tremendously. The other book was the Pyromancer's level-fifteen skill called Life Reinforcement, which allowed a player to increase the health points of a summoned monster by using it. Luo Moling learned that skill.
The six Crafting Blueprints were kept by Fatty, for everyone had found out while chatting that he was well-versed in all Crafting Classes. Also, he seemed to be very lucky, so all the blueprints were given to him to help him brush up on his proficiency.
Fatty did not reject the offer. Even if he failed to farm the blueprints, he intended to purchase some. After all, the competition for crafting was very intense. One should not be proud or arrogant simply because they had forged two Superior Rank weapons. At the end of the day, the most important aspect was one's proficiency in the art of craft.
Fatty was aware that his unique way of forging had a higher chance of producing good-quality weapons. However, he knew that the official explanation was right and the chances of forging the highest quality of items increased with one's proficiency. He had forged two Superior Rank weapons, but any player with a proficiency of 7,000 or 8,000 could easily accomplish the same feat…
In his opinion, a truly impressive forger should possess a unique method of forging and superior proficiency.
Of course, they had to have a good character as well…
Everyone in the party had reached Level 19. Crayon Knife's EXP had exceeded Level 19, while Luo Luo was still low at Level 15.
They were all tired after farming monsters for so long. The electroencephalogram equipment allowed players to lie down, but brain activity was still high. Over an extended period of time, one would feel mentally exhausted. This was especially the case for Luo Luo, who was still a child. She was used to sleeping early so she kept yawning and she looked bleary-eyed. Tugging at Luo Moling's clothes, she whined. "Cousin, I want to sleep…"
Luo Moling had no choice but to turn to Fatty and say, "Luo Luo is going to sleep. Let us call it a day here!"
Fated Sky and Crayon Knife felt tired as well, so they also expressed their intent to go offline.
"Go ahead!" Fatty looked at the time and felt that he could stay online a little longer. "I intend to level up to Level 20."
After all, the rest had killed the monsters. Fatty had had an easy time. Would anyone expect him to feel tired?
Everyone knew that as well. Hence, they bade him farewell and went offline.
Before leaving, Luo Luo waved at Fatty and shouted, "Bye-bye, Big Brother! Remember to take me to PK tomorrow!"
"Ha ha! Okay!" Fatty was extremely happy. It was only then that Luo Moling realized that what she was worried about was about to come true…
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