Chapter 179 Shadow Cave
Chapter 179 Shadow Cave
After hearing what Rogge said, the eyes of all the players present lit up.
To be a spy in the Shadow of Deception?
No wonder the announcement said it would be a completely different gaming experience!
Leti’s base camp...I don’t know if there will be anything interesting over there.
Thinking of this, a group of players suddenly became eager to try it out.
However, Rogge soon stated a new request.
It would be best if this person has enough patience, is careful enough, and has meticulous observation skills.
And it’s best not to give up halfway... Roger doesn’t want to see a new face every day.
He also warned the players that this mission might be boring.
Some players lost interest immediately after hearing this.
They play games mainly to fight monsters, level up and explore, and this kind of intelligence work is obviously not suitable for them.
However, some players are very interested in this.
"Candlekeeper, let me do it."
The storyteller began to speak.
As soon as the update was completed, he gave up editing the video and went straight into the game.
After listening to Rogge's request, the storyteller felt that this job would be very suitable for him.
Go to Leti’s hometown, the Shadow of Fool, to collect information... You can tell at a glance that it’s full of material!
If you just pick something, it would probably be enough to make a video!
"Okay, then I'll leave this task to you."
Seeing that the storyteller volunteered, Rogge agreed without hesitation.
He originally preferred storytellers to do this kind of work. After all, if it were other players, they would most likely work for three days and rest for two days, which was a headache just thinking about it.
"However, I'm afraid you can't do this job alone. You can choose your own helper."
Roger nodded at him.
Then, the task that had been edited in advance was sent directly to him.
[You have received a special task from the Candle Keeper: Establish a contact point]
[Task requirements: Gather enough people to ensure that future contact points are guarded at every time period and collect information for Zhuxin Island.]
[Task Reward: The Candle Keeper will provide the Watcher with generous basic wax oil rewards every day. If there is progress in intelligence, additional rewards will be given.]
This special mission is obviously very unusual. Not only are the requirements of the mission described in detail, but even the rewards are long-term.
However... there has to be someone at each time period, so we have to find a player who works the "night shift".
The storyteller thought in his mind.
"Come back to me when you have enough people. I will have someone take you to the location of the Shadow of Deception."
Rogge nodded slightly at him, and then disappeared.
After discussing with other players for a while, the storyteller took his leave for the time being. He had to quickly find a suitable candidate.
……
Lingzhu officials also released a short version of the promotional video.
Inside are dead silent islands and calm seas. In the dark border, unknown figures are looming, which seems to foreshadow the coming of crisis and is full of oppression.
On the island at the back, a spiritual candle was emitting a blue flame...
[Attention, a large-scale regional war is being prepared. Players whose ignition point reaches the charcoal level can enter the main battlefield and will be automatically assigned when the war starts. ]
[After achieving the victory conditions of this war, players will calculate and obtain contribution points in exchange for contribution rewards. ]
[Regional large-scale wars have not yet started, so stay tuned! ]
Most players saw such a new game prompt after entering the game.
"Only those at the Burning Charcoal level can enter the main battlefield? Damn it, I just ignited the war, how can I get the contribution reward?"
"That's it. I was planning to follow the boss and pick up some leftovers."
"No, I'm still short of some wax oil. I have to level up quickly. I have to go to the main battlefield!"
After learning that only players at the Burning Charcoal rank could enter the main battlefield, players who were not far from that rank suddenly became anxious and rushed to level up one after another.
As for other players with a big gap, they can only give up helplessly, but they still look forward to the upcoming team battles and actively improve their own strength.
For a moment, the entire Zhuxin Island was full of vitality, with all things flourishing.
……
It didn't take long for the storyteller to find the right person.
As an Ah Pu pig, he has many fans and friends, and he also has other friends who make a living from Lingzhu, so it is relatively easy to find a player who works the night shift.
Moreover, the number of people required for this task was actually not too high. The storyteller thought that three people were actually enough, and he only needed to find two more.
Of course, just in case, he still found three people. After all, games are games. In case someone has something wrong in real life, it is best to find someone who can support them.
Roger glanced at the people he brought with him, then nodded slightly.
"follow me."
After saying that, he waved his hand, and the blue candlelight enveloped the players.
At the same time, they also lost control of their bodies.
It looks like we're going to have to go through a cutscene.
The storyteller seemed to be thinking about something.
The next moment, the surrounding scenery changed and soon froze at the gate of the temple in the Gales Depression.
Leti, who was leaning against the gate of the temple, saw Rogge and others coming, and quickly showed a warm smile and walked forward.
"I've been waiting for you for a long time. You...why are there four of you?"
Looking at the four players behind Rogge, Leti was stunned.
"They will take turns going there." Rogge said calmly, looking at Leti and smiling slightly: "As long as there is only one person at the contact point, it will be enough, isn't it?"
"This..." Leti looked embarrassed.
"Of course, if special circumstances occur, their candidates will be replaced." Rogge added.
"..." Leti was completely speechless.
Isn't this guy taking things too far?
It's too much!
Leti gritted his teeth secretly.
"Is everything okay?" Roger asked with concern.
"...Of course!" Leti smiled brightly.
"Just make sure there's only one person at the contact point."
The storyteller and the other three players were stunned upon seeing this, and then they couldn't help but hold back their laughter.
This plot cg is interesting!
The storyteller understood the cause and effect of this almost instantly.
The Candlekeeper had met with Leti before and should have reached a deal, and they need players to go there to establish a contact point, but only one player can be at the contact point.
But the Candle Keeper asked him to bring several people with him, taking turns, which was actually a loophole in the transaction...
Seeing this, Roger nodded, then glanced at the storyteller and said to Leti: "Take him first."
Then he took out a small and exquisite candle and handed it to the storyteller.
[Obtained: Guizhu Lingwax (unlimited)]
A special candle that allows one to return to Candlewood Island or come to Gales Hollow here, a quest item.
The storyteller took a look at it and put it away.
Then, he walked up at Rogge's signal.
After glancing at the storyteller, Leti chuckled, took out a badge and handed it to him.
[Obtained: The Fool's Laugh (Unlimited)]
[Fool's Laugh (Unlimited)]
[Type: Mission Item]
[Effect: Allows you to pass certain power verification and travel to an unknown area.]
【Explanation: Only by hearing the ridicule can we know the existence of the fool. 】
The same quest item. But this black and purple interlaced weird smiling face makes people feel a little creepy.
Leti walked to the front of the broken temple gate, stretched out his hand, and pulled out a purple door from the wall above like a zipper.
"As long as you hold the badge, you can enter the world behind the door."
"Please come in, Spirit of Candlelight..."
Leti smiled and bowed politely.
The storyteller did not show any fear, and with the mocker's ridicule in his hand, he walked straight in without being hindered.
Then, Leti chuckled and followed closely behind.
Soon, the purple door disappeared.
Rogge waved his hand, and a milestone spirit candle appeared here.
He then looked at the other three players, briefly explained to them some methods of communication, and then took them away.
Of course, there was no way Leti would allow him to go too.
Rogge just tried it secretly and found that there is indeed a repulsive force, and it is very strong.
The badge that Leti gave him could alleviate this rejection to a certain extent, but the power of rejection still existed, and it was obviously consciously rejecting him.
There is no doubt that this is a silent warning from the Shadow of Deception.
Seeing this, Rogge naturally gave up some of his ideas.
We can only find out what the situation is with the Shadow of Fool after the storyteller returns.
……
After stepping into the portal, the storyteller felt the world spinning before his eyes, and finally froze in darkness, with his body unconsciously losing balance.
But fortunately, a hand held him back.
"Oh my! How come you can't even stand steadily? Don't fall, that would be too embarrassing..."
Although he expressed concern, Leti's expression was one of gloating.
But the storyteller didn't care about these.
After he stood firmly, the surrounding scenery stopped changing. The storyteller took out a piece of recovery wax and threw it into his mouth, and then he regained some spirit.
"follow me."
Seeing that he had stood firm, Leti waved at him.
As the storyteller followed, he also began to observe the surrounding environment carefully.
It was pitch black, gloomy, and cold. The sound of falling water echoed. There were sharp stalactites on the left and right and above my head, as well as the burning black and purple fire altar...
Everything seemed so weird.
By the way, where did I come from just now?
Thinking of this, the storyteller subconsciously looked back.
The dark purple portal was still open, and the twisted power seemed to be breathtaking.
At this moment, a figure slowly emerged from it.
It was actually a head floating in mid-air, with a strange mist lingering under the neck and around the ears, mixed with broken bones.
【unknown】
[Note that the power of the spirit candle cannot be deployed here, so the target information cannot be obtained. ]
The storyteller subconsciously wanted to obtain information through the game, but he only saw the unknown and the game prompts below.
This... is it that the power of the spirit candle cannot reach this area?
That's why specific people are needed to come here to collect information.
A lot of thoughts and speculations flashed through the storyteller's mind.
at this time,
The smoking head's eyes naturally fell on the humanoid creature in front of it.
Its gray eyes suddenly opened, as if it saw something delicious and fresh. After a blur, it came to the storyteller unknowingly, twitching its nose to greedily absorb the scent from his body.
"Heh...what a novel taste~"
There was excitement in its eyes.
"I need your skin! Take it off... whatever you want!"
Seeing this, the storyteller suddenly felt a chill. What the hell was this?
After looking back, I found that Leti was gone. I didn’t know where he had gone.
However, even in such a situation, he did not panic. Although his heart skipped a beat when he was suddenly confronted by this guy at first, he soon calmed down.
Looking at the other party's extremely anxious look, the storyteller narrowed his eyes and then smiled.
"My hide is not cheap...what will you pay for it?"
This smoking head obviously had no intention of attacking him, but it wanted his skin... and it looked quite powerful.
In this way, it is easy to get a piece of information.
This place... must have some kind of rules or restrictions that prohibit aggressive behavior.
At least, there are limitations on attacking.
This is also the source of his calmness.
Hearing the storyteller's words, the smoking head became even more excited. It opened its smelly, bloody mouth and began to speak rapidly.
"Tell me! What do you want? The currency of a certain country? Or a powerful weapon? Or a treasure that can improve your strength? Or a specific coordinate?"
"How about information about a place with a lot of spiritual materials?"
"Or is it a secret treasure left behind by a powerful Fire Blessing Master after his death?"
"Or is it information about other guys in this shadow cave?"
The storyteller ignored the smoking head that kept spitting bloody saliva in front of him, but thoughtfully wrote down the information revealed by the other party.
Information...hidden...
And it looks like this is a place for trading?
"Damn it! Tell me, tell me!"
Seeing that the storyteller didn't say anything, the smoking head became anxious, his blood vessels expanded, and he roared.
Seeing this, the storyteller was about to open his mouth to get more information when the portal behind him moved again.
A headless woman dressed in strange and luxurious clothes and with a graceful figure walked towards them with elegant steps.
There was a black flame burning on her neck, and black characters were emerging from it.
Seeing her coming, the smoking head suddenly distorted its face.
Then he was surrounded by these black characters and fell into the hands of the headless woman in frustration, not daring to say anything.
"..."
The headless female figure seemed to have no interest in the storyteller and just walked out with graceful steps.
This scene made the storyteller feel a little confused...
"Haha, you have a really good mental quality..."
At this moment, the disappeared Leti suddenly appeared from nowhere and looked at him with interest.
He seemed very disappointed that he didn't see the storyteller looking frightened.
"It seems that you are not nervous at all, Candle Spirit. Aren't you afraid that I will sell you out?"
Hearing this, the storyteller glanced at him and said with a smile, "If the price is right, it's not your turn to collect the money."
Leti was choked for a moment.
"Besides, even if I wanted to sell it, I'm afraid you wouldn't agree, right?"
The storyteller added.
Leti was silent for a moment, shrugged his shoulders and pretended to sigh.
"Alas... What I hate most is dealing with smart people."
"Come with me."
I will take a break today, update twice for now, and continue to work hard tomorrow
(End of this chapter)