47 hours and 55 minutes after the yers left Transia.
In the midnight chamber below the Blood Vulture Halls, Murphy was quietly waiting in the darkness. In front of him, his little yers were lying on 60 tables, with 10 vacant spots waiting for neers.
These 10 spots were the manpower feedback that the over 1,800 people rescued from below the Blood Vulture Halls gave to Murphy. Subsequently, over a hundred more people left, so the urate total number of test spots was 16.
But releasing 16 spots didn’t sound proper, so Murphy kept 6 in hand, nning to release them together with the next wave of feedback.
The vampire lord patiently waited.
In the darkness, he stroked his core bead, continuously weaving and modifying the soon-to-be-released quest content. He had done this many times before, just like deceiving people. At first, one would feel embarrassed and suffer from pangs of conscience, but if you were deft enough, you could quickly turn it into an art.
At the moment when the major version update countdown ended, Murphy took a deep breath and cast the summoning spell again.
His spirit pool was vast enough, and some of his potential had been unleashed. He couldplete the summoning of all yers at once, though it would be very taxing! Like the beautiful process of rewarding oneself, leaving one’s waist hollow.
The veteran yers had already bound their save points, so Murphy didn’t need to summon them anymore.But the neers were different.
All new yers had to be summoned by Murphy himself during their first login, like some sort of peculiar “authentication ritual.”
Fortunately, Murphy was a vampire.
Their diverse race’s traditions have always emphasized the sense of “ritual.”
Flickering spirit light dots wove the forms of ten new yers in the darkness, while the veteran yers crawled up from where they were lying, as if waking from sleep.
Not everyone had logged in yet, as some were busy working for a living. But Murphy believed that on this day of the “new version” release, they would definitely not miss this novel experience.
Maxim, by his side, had witnessed his master’s power before, but this time he finally couldn’t help butment:
“Let me state this in advance, Master. I don’t have any opinions about your eye for choosing warriors, and I won’t treat the warriors differently based on gender. But this gender ratio is a bit too skewed, isn’t it? Out of the 70 warriors so far, there are only fourdies.”
“Do you think I want this?” Murphy retorted:
“But in my warriors’ world, the female desire for adventure is still far less than that of men. However, you must admit that our four current female warriors are truly unique.”
“Yes, I don’t deny that. Their courage and strength are no less than men’s.”
Maxim nodded and said, “I have decided to confer the knight titles in my hands to Your warriors.”
“You can decide these things yourself. They are your knights, and you are their lord. You need to manage them well. If anything happens, you’ll be held responsible.”
Murphy waved his hand and said, “I don’t care or mind. But please be cautious and add some ceremonial ir. You know, they all like ceremonial ir. The more spectators, the happier they are. The moredies among the spectators, the more excited they be.
Actually, it’s not just them. Basically, all men are like that.”
“Hmm.” Maxim responded with a nod, saying nothing more.
On the yers’ side, they were already familiar with the routine. After getting up, they greeted each other. Spicy Gugu Chicken took out prepared charcoal pencils, ready to draw something on the face of the sleeping Heaven’s Chosen Grayman nearby.
Unfortunately, each table here had a spirit protection, preventing Spicy Gugu Chicken from carrying out their prank.
“Ah, the security settings in this safe zone are too terrible!” Spicy Gugu Chickenined. “I was nning to draw a little turtle on some unlucky fellow’s face.”
“But you know it’s necessary,” said Precipitation Niuniu, stretching their body and pursing their lips. “If we could touch offline yers’ bodies at will, my elder sister and the other three girls would be in danger.”
“Dude! Who would do such a disgusting thing?” Spicy Gugu Chicken refuted. “Now that there are 60 of us who know each other inside out, no one would do such a thing, right?”
“Not now when we’re few, but what about when there are more people?” Meow King chimed in, working his neck. “Who knows if future additions might include deviants? If something like that really happened, even with punishment mechanisms, it could jeopardize the entire game. The best way to prevent a rat turd from ruining your soup is to cover your soup pot from the very beginning.”
“So that’s why the developers have already thought it through. They used an invitation system instead of randomly handing out test codes. This way, at least the people whoe in can be guaranteed to have a basic moral standard.”
While walking lightly towards the chamber entrance to await their Lord Murphy, Ah Yuen said, “Besides, we’re all spirit bodies now, right? We don’t have that function! In other words, our little pee-pees already belong to the developers. Damn, that sounds so deviant.”
“Trust me, with the way this game is going, there will definitely be rted content in the future!” Electronic Subus Old Tune was still fixated on R18 content.
He firmly believed that the future was bright, and the path was winding. One day, he would be able to fulfill his wishes in this 100% realistic game. Yes, who wouldn’t want a self-moving paper elf wife?
The group soon arrived before Murphy, and the main NPC looked at them with anticipation.
After exchanging nces, the student group’s Leading Pigeon stepped forward and said to Lord Murphy on everyone’s behalf, “We have considered it, respected Lord Murphy. We are willing to join the Blood Vulture n and be Your descendants!”
“Good! Very good!” Murphy nodded in satisfaction, then looked towards Meow King’s group.
Meow King sighed, somewhat displeased as he touched the verdant grass wreath on his head. He said regretfully, “I’m sorry, Lord Murphy. We have considered it, and we really want to be the children of the night like You. But we cannot give up the blessings of the day and the zing sun. However, we will still serve You wholeheartedly! This will never change! Where You bid us go east, we will never look west!”
“It’s alright. You have already embarked on the path watched over by Avalon, which foretells that you will make achievements on the path of nature. My domain also needs talents like you. There’s no need to apologize for this.” Murphy generously waved his hand and consoled, “I have said before, in my heart, you are already my friends. However, even among friends, the proper procedures cannot be skipped.”
The vampire lord looked at the little yers before him.
These fellows were the first batch of veteran yers to enter the game, and their character levels and skill levels had already reached level 10 during the process of conquering the Blood Vulture Halls.
This meant that this batch of little yers had already reached the upper echelons in mastering the skills and strength within the Professional realm.
They could continue to hone their strength further.
But for yers who were racing against time, this was already the best opportunity to undergo the ck Iron Trial. Murphy was also eager for his main forces to breakthrough in strength.
ording to Murphy’s optimistic estimate, in at most a week, he would have over 20 ck Iron tier warriors!
And in a month, this number might exceed 70!
This number might not mean much to forces at the level of the White Oak Battalion or the Pioneer Army, but for the currently dpidated Transia region, it was an unquestionable game-changer.
It should be known that even among the over 30,000 people at the peak of the Blood Vulture n, the number of ck Iron tier vampires never managed to exceed half.
The power system of any world was like this.
Strength meant rarity, and the vast majority of ordinary people could hardly ever truly step into the transcendent realm of power throughout their lives. But Murphy could mass-produce ck Iron tier warriors, which was the true source of his confidence.
“My warriors, your strength and courage have been recognized by everyone. Now you must go through the Trial of Strength to prove yourselves! In my currently dire domain, everything iscking except for dangers that you can challenge.
Therefore, upon your return to your second homnd, I shall bestow upon you a new mission.”
As Murphy spoke in the standard NPC quest-givingnguage, all the yers who had reached level 10 in the midnight chamber received a new quest at the same time:
【Trial of Strength – ck Iron Body has triggered!
Quest Name: Stepping Into the Inhuman Realm!
Quest Objective: Individually challenge ck Iron tier enemies until your personal potential is unlocked and released, or individually challenge X1 ck Iron tier elite creature to prove your strength, skill, and will!
Quest Reward: Tier advancement, attribute increase, character level cap unlocked to 20, advanced job change unlocked.
Note!
During the ck Iron Trial challenge, no assistance from any allied targets is allowed. Once the battle begins, you mustplete it alone. Any external intervention will result in a failed challenge.
Note!
If you choose an elite creature as the trial target during the ck Iron Trial, upon sess, bring the creature’s mark back to the Baron of Leim to receive an additional trial reward.
Note!
Challenging ck Iron tier elite creatures is extremely dangerous!
Only those with an extremely high understanding of their profession and mastery of their strength have a chance of seeding in the challenge. Please cherish your once-every-three-days life, test personnel, and do not attempt it recklessly.】
“Hah, finally a real upgrade!” Onboard Joy Stick cheered.
He liked everything about this game, except for the level system.
Levels 1-10 had no attribute increases, purely cosmetic.
Of course,in as he might, Onboard Joy Stick also knew that hisbat prowess at level 10 was absolutely several times higher than at level 1. Not because of level suppression, but because level 10 yers had already surpassed newbies in terms of skills,bat will, andbat experience.
So the level system was still useful.
At the very least, it could show at a nce a yer’s degree of mastery over their strength at each power tier. If one had to make a forced analogy, it was simr to the concept of “character training” in nurturing games.
“My warriors, the domain we have seized together still faces many dangers, but for your ck Iron Trial, I can offer you some advice.”
Seeing the rowdy little yers excitedly preparing to go out and y monsters, Murphy stopped them and said:
“The reconstruction of the outer city is about to begin, but the ghouls lurking in the city sewers have be a serious safety hazard. Warriors aspiring to cleanse the darkness of demonic forces and protect the citizens can report to the Baron of Leim.
He willmand you to enter the sewers from several entrances marked by the Kadman Civilian Self-Defense Force and eliminate those demonic beings.
But be sure to stay safe!
My scouts have reported the appearance of ck Iron tier ghoul individuals in the sewers, including some elite leaders.
If you find the sewer environment distasteful and crave a true challenge, then I suggest you seek out my intelligence officer, Lady Adele.
She also has some secret troubles that require your assistance.
Finally, the Crimson Regent Miriam is nning to reim the abandoned viges near the Crimson Citadel and dispatch people to spread the lord’s authority to other viges. You can also participate in this.
If youckbat experience, you can proceed from the hallway stairs to the deste inner city above. The mysterious shadows of the Astral Realm’s creation shroud this area, and Duchess Tris is recruiting warriors to clear the spawn of despair and the challenging Astral Realm beasts there.
But whichever n you choose, it is all to contribute to the development of the Count of Kadman’s domain!
I will keep it in my heart and send my quartermaster to prepare loyal rewards for you. You have also received Night Mother’s blessing, allowing you to stay in this world longer. I believe you will make even greater contributions to ourmon cause in this great reconstruction.”
“Ding ding ding ding ding”
With each sentence Murphy spoke, the yers’ character interfaces would chime, leaving the little yers looking at each other bewilderedly.
Wow, this new version was truly stimting and different.
Quests that previously required finding on their own were now directly given by the main NPC upon logging in, a whole five of them!
《Trial of Strength – ck Iron Body》, 《The Underground Shadows of Crimson Citadel》, 《The Baroness of Shadows’s Secret Errand》, 《The Crimson Regent’s Authority Procession》, and 《Astral Realm Mysteries: Chapter Two》 – five quests with different starting branches clearly pointing to four different storylines and one yer strength advancement chapter.
And this didn’t even count the first chapter of the main quest line that hadn’t triggered yet.
“Damn, I said that eight extra hours of game time would definitely be enough for a satisfying session, but with so many quests, where will I find enough liver to dedicate to my beloved otherworld? This developer really has ill intentions, don’t they?
I just knew it, they gave us all these conveniences not just to enhance the yer experience! Hmph! I feel like I’ve been tricked.”
Miaomiao Shark immediately let out a strange cry.
Afterward, happyughter erupted from the crowd, filling the air with joy. However, would yers everin about having too few quests? The more, the better, the merrier, brothers.
For the sake of this wonderful otherworld, offer up your livers!