first player

Chapter 422 Chapter 420 · "——I love you all (pseudo)" (Wang Chuanchuan QQ leader plus more 35)

[December 2023, 12. 】

[Advisable: Sacrifice, sculpture, consecration, tailoring, crown. 】

[Avoid: traveling, burial, grave repair, market opening. 】

……

The people of Longguo seem to be very particular about the selection of dates.

When carrying out certain important matters, such as marriage, moving, sacrifice, and burial, they will specially choose a suitable date to ensure that everything will be smooth and smooth in the future.

...But obviously, Noel and others don't pay attention to this at all.

Regardless of whether or not No. 31 is a taboo for traveling, early in the morning, he showed up at the door of Su Mingan's house on time with Lu Shuyin and others.

"Open the door, open the door!" Noel knocked on the fence of the gate, knocking the iron fence loudly, and even began to play tricks on a daily basis: "Su Ming'an! Come out! You have the ability to steal people, you have the ability to open the door !"

"..."

Su Mingan, who was woken up, got up from the bed a little unhappily.

He glanced at the time, it was 08:30 in the morning, and this group of people was a full hour early.

Since he agreed with Noel to meet on the morning of the 31st, he deliberately didn't live in that cramped personal space today, but chose to live in the house in the retirement area he bought earlier for one night.

After staying this night, he has somewhat understood why some people are so obsessed with having fun, and why they still blindly escape when they know that the crisis is right in front of them.

...because it's really relaxing to play badly.

They live here and don't need to clean. The house will be cleaned automatically, and the furniture can be chosen by themselves. They can arrange it in any way, because the price is really cheap, and it is no problem to change the decoration style every day.

You don’t need to paste wallpaper or move furniture yourself, just like playing a decoration simulation game, you can freely arrange the home environment around you.

If there is something you want to eat, even if it is a delicacy that you could not eat before, you can get it back with 0.1 points as the unit.If there are comics that you want to read, games you want to play, and spiritual food you want to enjoy, and you are not afraid that you will not enjoy yourself, just look for the live broadcast in the dungeon on the world forum, and find a powerful top-ranking player to substitute in the first perspective. Play more than anyone else.

Not to mention, there are now such entertainment products as novels, comics, TV dramas, movies, and mini-games derived from world game dungeons, which makes people want to leave.

Just like those people who knew they had an exam in a week, but they were still playing games a few days ago.

Most people don't have strong self-awareness. They may have been in a hurry and wanted to try a different world situation, but after experiencing the pain of injury and death, before the copy that is really mentally dangerous, they began to Hope to stop.

Since the overall situation of the progress bar is good, and it is difficult for them to survive participating in the dungeon, it is better to start with leisure points and accumulate their own gains in order to achieve stability.

"—Come down soon! Come down!" Noel's shout interrupted his thinking.

Noel had already started rolling his hands into tubes, yelling downstairs.

After a while, Su Mingan walked out slowly.

There is also a small garden at the entrance of this villa, which grows naturally even if no one takes care of it, and the air is filled with the fragrance of flowers and plants.

There is absolutely no air pollution and smog on Zhai Xing here, and even the air is extremely fresh.

"click" "click".

From time to time, the sound of playing chess can be heard next door. Because this is old people's clothes, many old men and women are gathering here to smoke, drink tea and play mahjong. There are several middle-aged men sitting on the street corner who are playing chess.

They generally look young, as if they are used to this kind of life.There is not even a hanging live broadcast monitor here. They seem to be isolated from the world, as if they don't pay attention to world events at all.

This is also the reason why Su Mingan chose this place in the first place. It is quiet, remote, without quarrels, and the district server number ranks low. Suicides and terrorist attackers will not come here to play wild. There are only a group of old men and women who grow flowers and play chess. , and these people don't even seem to know them.

This is a very good paradise.

Su Mingan walked through the path filled with fragrance of flowers, opened the iron lock of the gate, and saw three people standing outside the fence.

"Snapped!"

A crisp sound.

Lin Yin smiled and knocked out the colorful flowers in her hand, and the colorful streamers landed on Su Mingan's head.

He didn't hide, but gently swept the streamers away.

"Happy birthday——Su Ming'an." Lin Yin said with a smile, "Have you watched the World Forum? After the time was announced at twelve o'clock in the morning, the homepage was frantically swiped."

Su Mingan nodded.

In the early hours of the morning, he happened to be looking at the information of the players in front of the leaderboard. As soon as he exited the interface, he took a sip of coffee and refreshed, and found that the original forum suddenly changed.

As if being swept away by a bright red flood, the homepage of the World Forum instantly turned into a whole page of bright red [2023, happy 19th birthday to the first player——! 】.

That scene can be described as spectacular. As soon as midnight arrived, all kinds of birthday wishes, long text mood posts, joint congratulatory pictures, and video gatherings of hundreds of people crowded the interface, and even the major forums and temporary chat rooms were full of blessings The words interrupted the lives of other people who were still chatting normally.

People joked that this day should be historically named the "First Player Forum Conference".

At that time, Su Mingan flipped through dozens of pages in the forum interface, all of which were birthday celebration posts like this. These posts almost squeezed out other serious strategy posts, event posts, and player discussion posts. For a while, the forum was full of joyful atmosphere .

Even, I don’t know if it’s because of Boss Rabbit’s bad taste, the boy with white hair and red pupils on the loading interface of the World Forum was replaced with a picture of a lighthouse. When he reopened the World Forum, that picture started to glow green Come on, the picture looks extremely san.

Moreover, the top players of various rankings also posted posts together to celebrate his birthday as if they had agreed.

Aini, Flora, Lu, Bei Wang, Yamada Machiichi, Lin Jiang, Alger, Iris, Luna... even some members of the organization, such as Ashkel, Liu Jiahe, Gretel, Huber The special people all sent a simple blessing.

Although I don't know, is it because of the top [-] player competition in the eighth world that these top players are eager to build a good relationship with him...

"Lin Yin, it's okay, we won't talk about world games today." Lu Shu reminded Lin Yin.

Lin Yin immediately stretched out his hand and made a movement of pulling the zipper in front of his mouth.

"It's okay, and there's no need to deliberately avoid it." Su Mingan swept away the red ribbon on his shoulders: "We live here, and it's normal to talk about things related to the environment, but it's unnatural to avoid it deliberately."

He suddenly noticed that the three of them were dressed very differently today.

Lu Shu, in the dungeon world, usually wears a combat uniform, but today he is wearing a black short skirt embroidered with pine, bamboo and white cranes.

A short bright red rope was wrapped around his wrist, leaving a touch of red in the pure black.The red butterfly rested on his shoulder, as quiet as a model.

Beside him, Lin Yin was wearing a short red skirt, her high ponytail was neatly dangling behind her head, a few strands of messy hair were tied with a bright red double bowknot, and her dark brown eyes clearly reflected Su Mingan's body. shape.

Even wearing a skirt, she looks full of aura. Since her physique is much taller than ordinary people, she will not be cold in Xiaoxue wearing this, but has a kind of boldness of going out with bare legs in the ice and snow.

As for Noel... Su Mingan was even more surprised.

Usually, Noel is not wearing an English gentleman's attire, or an ancient European style aristocratic attire.Top hats, red bow ties, canes and other retro-style decorations are always his standard.Seeing him, one feels like a little nobleman from the previous century who came out of a black and white movie.

But today, this young man who is obviously from abroad is wearing a white and red sweater as the Romans do, with his hands in his pockets, his blond half-long hair tied up in pigtails behind his head, and a pair of black Martins on his feet. Boots, with an obvious modern atmosphere on his body, like a foreign student who has just walked out of a university town.

White, black, and red, these three colors appeared on the bodies of these three people very harmoniously, just like team uniforms, giving people a refreshing sense of coordination.

"Let's go to the first stop of the day." Lin Yin smiled and put away the map in his hand.

……

"5 points to visit the virtual scene of the 'Baicheng' structure! Perfectly reproduce the scene of Baicheng, and even the staff will play 'Nuo Liya' and 'Bai Xiong' and other famous characters! Half price at the end of the year, pass by, don't miss it! Come and experience without crisis The White City version!"

"The eighth world view competition area has opened! Three groups have been formed. Players who want to watch the game together are welcome to join. There will be free melon seeds, snacks and tea! The boss is handsome and has a good personality, and the boss lady is collected online—by the way, I support Edward's climbing away."

"Sell 2023 limited milk tea, New Year's Bobo milk tea! Buy one get one free——"

"Limited small gifts for the first player's birthday! Air guns, rings, and goldfish fishing games are waiting for you to play!"

The streets became more and more lively.

Just like a carnival going out on a statutory holiday, as soon as he arrived at the crowded area and walked on the street, Su Mingan was shocked by the lively scene.

... Is this the travel scene during the legendary May Day holiday?

At this time, the four of them were wearing the demon fox masks brought by Lin Yin. It was difficult to be found in such a large number of people.

Even Noel's blond hair stands out a bit, but foreigners are not absent here, and no one will stare at the passers-by around him to observe carefully.

They walk on the street like this, even if they don't turn on the privacy black fog, they are safe.

In the ear, the noise continued to pass by, and people continued to pass them by.

This place seems to be an event server, a bit like an ancient town on Zhai Xing.

All kinds of goods are sold on the street, including flowers and dried fruits, wooden swords, rouge powder, pearl hairpin and silk flowers, etc., which can be said to include hundreds of department stores.

In addition, there are also snacks such as candied haws, sour plum juice, crab roe dumplings, pickled pepper chicken feet and other snacks. The aroma of various delicacies lingers in the entire block.

Among the people walking on the street, there are many young ladies in Hanfu. Their long black hair hangs down, their long skirts drag the floor, and they walk with a unique ancient charm.Holding fans or paper umbrellas, they whispered softly, and their laughter wafted through the noisy crowd like silver bells.

There are even groups of children without their parents on the street. They walk in groups on the quaint streets, holding small firecrackers and small swords, having a great time.

Not far away, there is an ongoing opera performance, and many middle-aged people are watching it with great interest.Puppet show, Huangmei show, martial arts show... They seem to prefer this kind of authentic performance to the exciting and dangerous copy live broadcast of the world game.

This is the inheritance of culture and the nostalgia of human beings for their homeland.

It is also an inseparable and inseparable part of their soul.

At this time, not only the people here, hundreds of district servers, hundreds of millions of people, seem to be immersed in this atmosphere.

Human beings will always miss their homeland.

Even in a strange world, in a dangerous environment, it is the same.They desperately need to awaken what is in their primordial blood.

Noel's plan for the parade was really formulated to be like the Romans.

Since three of the team were from the Dragon Kingdom, he directly brought them to this place full of the flavor of the Dragon Kingdom.

"Let's go, the better ones are ahead." Noel said with a smile.

He led the way in front, like a gentle wind, calmly and slowly pushing aside the crowded crowd, opening the way for Su Mingan and others behind.

He skillfully shuttled through the alleys extending in all directions, walking lightly in front of him, not like walking in a crowded crowd, but on the most ordinary street.

The breeze mixed with fragrance blows his golden hair, and the red string of the mask tied behind his head shakes slightly, as if there is a faint smell of sweets escaping from his body
Su Mingan was in a daze.

He remembered the spring outing in the second year of high school.

At that time, he was also walking among his classmates, hearing the laughter of the crowd, and holding in his hand the candied haws given to him by his deskmate. The sweet and greasy taste has accompanied him for a long time, and he still has a deep impression on him until now.

The memories of the past kept fading in his mind, like old photos that were gradually yellowing, replaced by various skills, information about the plot line, and the death pain that remained and superimposed.

His memory before the start of the world game has naturally begun to blur.

Squeezing through the crowd, he walked up the moss-covered stone brick steps.

There are water pavilions and pavilions, as well as antique wooden buildings.Weeds grow wantonly on the edge of the mountain platform, and green stone statues stand beside the slowly flowing stream.Several ancient houses are quietly located directly in front.

Lanterns are hung on the four corners of the ancient building, and pools and incense burners are placed around it. The decoration is full of Zen, and there is a fresh smell of pine needles and bamboo forest in the air.

Several people went to draw lots.

Nuo Er is Mo Ji, Lu Shu and Lin Yin are Xiao Ji.

"Try it?" Lin Yin signaled Su Mingan to smoke quickly.

"I still don't smoke anymore, if I get a bad one, the atmosphere will be completely ruined." Su Mingan said: "Besides, I don't believe it."

"Hey, it's okay, we won't laugh at you even if you get 'fierce'!"

Lin Yin immediately grabbed his arm and pulled it to the booth.

Glancing at the cheery signer, Su Mingan sighed, pressed the mask on his face, and opened the wooden sign in his hand.

……

[Daikichi]

……

The black writing on the wooden sign seems to herald a bright future.

"What a stroke of luck you got," Noel said.

The first player draws "Duck", and the gold content is quite high.

...Because in a sense, his good luck also represents the good luck of many people.

"Maybe." Su Mingan touched the word Daji on the wooden sign and put it in his pocket.

"Let's go, next stop!" Lin Yin waved his little hand.

Later, several people went to many different places.

They went to get the amulet, walked through the mirror maze, played a game of rafting where the use of abilities was forbidden, watched the electronic music festival, and watched a "regional server e-sports competition" organized by the players.

They tasted all kinds of snacks along the way, watched shadow puppetry, and bought some interesting top player lace news books. Noel said that he would use this to mock other people in the Eighth World.

They walked the Internet Red Bridge, listened to a talk about the first player in the teahouse, learned the new chess and cards developed during the world game, and played a few games.

Finally, they reached today's focus - "World Game Culture Annual Exhibition".

Different from the traditional "comic exhibition", this place is more like an exhibition for people of all ages, including fandoms, stage plays, coser troupes, joint song and dance troupes, and various novels and comics derived from world games , popular science books, peripherals and other cultural products for sale.Its main focus is not "Two-dimensional" and animation, but all derivative cultures in "world games".

When entering the door, Noel took out the four package tickets that had been prepared.

"It's a coincidence that when I bought the tickets, the tickets were almost sold out. Although this kind of exhibition is basically open to adventurers for free, I don't want to leak information." A player from Xiao' took the initiative to come to the New World Guild, and happened to meet me, he said he was in charge of selling second-hand tickets, so he got me here."

...a very familiar name.

Su Mingan heard this very meaningful name, but he didn't think about it.

When several people entered, they immediately heard a loud shout with a strong sense of presence.

"—The first player! It's you!"

That shout, like thunder, was particularly loud and clear in the noisy venue, rumbling over through the turbulent flow of people.

"—!"

Su Mingan's left foot, which had just stepped in, was immediately retracted. His hand pressed the mask on his face, and he had already begun to prepare for spatial displacement.

——This is too unfavorable!
He was caught as soon as he entered the venue... Although he is almost relaxed enough now, there is no need to meddle in this crowded place.

But, it's all here.

They came all the time, but they were discovered as soon as they met...

In other words, his face was not shown, how did they find out...

"Don't be nervous." Noel stopped him with a smile, and his tone was still calm: "Look carefully."

Su Mingan raised his head.

"—Fearless guys, I am shocked by your courage." A loud and clear response resounded through the venue again.

The voice was extremely passionate, as if reading a gorgeous European poem: "But, obviously—you don't have a correct understanding of your status, you can't learn to classify, and you like this—you can't become a lighthouse!"

The voice was booming, very imposing, and it made people's ears hurt.

"Papa-papa--" There was a burst of applause.

... Only then did Su Mingan find out.

In the very center of this huge conference hall, where the crowds are crowded, there is a large booth covered with lights of various colors.

Like a sun, where the most people's attention is gathered, it is like the core of the venue, and people radiate around it.

At this time, a person who was dressed very much like himself was standing on that stage, with his arms open, giving a passionate speech.

Opposite him were a few people in costumes. They were shabby and had obvious scar makeup on their faces.

On the big screen behind the stage, a familiar scene of the city wall was being displayed, and the ear-piercing siren sounded at this moment. For a while, the heroic BGM sounded at the same time, which made people's blood boil.

"The people of Playa—" the protagonist of the show holds his head high.

In front of him, several injured actors immediately fell to their knees at the same time, as if they were intimidated by his arrogance.

Several people wearing black uniforms and performance costumes immediately stepped onto the stage, holding silver guns, and began to dance around the protagonist.

The fluorescent sticks in the audience were waving crazily, people in strange clothes shook their heads and their hair was like a mop.

The people who stopped to watch formed a big circle around the stage, and their applause couldn't stop ringing.

"People in Praia—" the actor repeated again, his tone was extremely passionate, as if he wanted to spit out all the food he ate last night:
"—I love you all!"

He yelled with great devotion.

"Huh, huh, huh——" The soul hunters in black uniforms immediately began to dance around him, and the stage play seemed to have reached the next stage.

The audience applauded desperately, almost clapping their hands red.

"It was so touching, the sacrifice." They talked:

"Although I didn't come to the scene in person, I think that's how the first player gave his speech at the time. It was a worthwhile trip."

"Sigh, I think that the actor is still almost mean. The speech of the first player should be more passionate than this, and the voice should be louder. This is not tasteful enough."

The lights kept flickering on the stage, and more and more people were attracted by the stage play that was staged in the center of the venue.

"—I love you all!"

"—I love you all!"

"—do not indulge in peace, do not obey fate—I love you like this!"

Rumbling shouts echoed continuously in the venue, and it was like an execution ground for repeated executions.

Su Mingan, who witnessed all this: "..."

Su Mingan, who witnessed all this, said, "Noel, is it too late for us to change the project?"

(End of this chapter)