Becoming Stronger After Death: I Keep Seeking Death in the World of the Universe.

Chapter 436 The Birth of the Silent Hill Dragon
Xingting Shopping Mall, a modern integrated shopping mall built by Hawkins in the last two years, is very popular among young people.

Similar to the construction of e-commerce platforms that are common in the future.

It boasts a range of facilities including a supermarket, cinema, restaurants, amusement park, and roller skating rink.

Xu Wang and his group of children came here directly to the amusement park.

In any case, Mr. Xu will pay for everything.

Xu Wang's purpose was also very simple.

All we need to do is let Mike and his friends play with Little Eleven.

Of course, he also wanted to have some fun himself.

The Batmobile was parked in the parking lot outside the mall.

Xu Wang led a group of children and ran into the mall with great enthusiasm.

Having lived in the 21st century, Xu Wang had seen plenty of so-called modern shopping malls and was not interested in them.

But Xu Wang really wanted to see the arcade from 83.

In that era, games were just emerging, and there were far fewer games available to play than in later generations.

Due to the limitations of game console capabilities, many games still look rather rudimentary.

Even so, this era is full of imaginative game creators.

They still produced a large number of diverse and innovative game works.

I went into the arcade with my friends.

Xu Wang's gaze was immediately drawn to the colorful arcade game screens inside.

It contains many classic games that remain famous to this day.

For example, Pac-Man, Donkey Kong, Galaga, and Mario Bros.

"This! This! Let's play this!"

Xu Wang bought the tokens from the boss.

Dustin and Lucas immediately grabbed Xu Wang and ran towards the outermost machine!

"what is this?"

Xu Wang looked curiously at the brand-new machine in front of him, which was obviously recently purchased.

The images displayed on the screen were also quite unfamiliar.

As far as I can remember, Dustin and his friends seemed to have played this game in the original Stranger Things series.

But Xu Wang himself had never played it.

Unlike other classic games, this game doesn't seem to have fared very well in the future.

"Dragon's Lair Adventure! It's so much fun! Look at the graphics! Look at the characters! And look at the details! No other game can compare!"

Dustin, the chubby boy, seemed quite excited and highly recommended the game.

The other children nearby did the same, all crowding around the arcade machine to watch.

Little Eleven was squeezed in the middle, and although she didn't understand, her eyes were full of curiosity.

Xu Wang was immediately intrigued by the chubby boy.

The way they looked at the machine screen in front of them was also different.

Indeed, compared to the pixelated graphics of games from the same era.

This game is entirely hand-drawn.

This would definitely be considered a high-definition masterpiece by today's standards.

Xu Wang glanced at the sign next to the coin slot; the price for this game was twice as expensive as other games.

It requires two coins to play once.

That means it costs 50 cents per game.

You could even buy a bottle of Coke now.

He's an absolute coin-eating maniac.

Xu Wang glanced at the screen again, where a warrior with a long horse face and wearing armor stood facing a green Western dragon.

So he shook the basketball hoop in his hand, and the game tokens inside clinked together: "I'll give it a try."

Xu Wang just dropped two coins in.

People inside the arcade also came over to crowd around and watch.

This was a very common practice in the arcade era.

Simply watching people play games is a pleasure in itself.

Because game currency is relatively expensive, many people can only buy a limited number each day.

Therefore, in order to minimize mistakes and maximize the value of a game coin.

The best way is to see how others play.

Learn from the failures of others.

This is a money-saving tip.

Anyway, Xu Wang remembered that when he was a child, after he finished playing the two coins he bought, he would stand behind others and watch them play games.

Those who can complete a game with just one coin are definitely gaming masters who can garner admiration in the arcade.

The game started quickly.

The knight protagonist arrived in front of a castle and strode onto the drawbridge.

Based on his previous gaming experience, Xu Wang initially thought that he controlled the protagonist's actions.

It turned out that it was just an automatically playing animated film.

At that moment, Xu Wang suddenly understood why the graphics of "Dragon's Lair Adventure" were so much better than those of other games released at the same time.

It turns out it's a QTE-like or interactive movie game.

Sudden.

The suspension bridge on the screen had a large hole in it.

The knight's foot slipped and he fell straight down!

Only one hand was still clinging to the edge of the hole.

Several purple tentacle monsters with green eyeballs at their tips immediately rushed out from the riverbed below the suspension bridge and attacked him.

The sudden danger immediately caused the kids watching behind them to scream in alarm.

Lucas yelled, "Get up there! Get up there!"

Xu Wang subconsciously pressed the up button.

The knight immediately began to climb upwards.

However, he was bound by tentacles and dragged into the water.

The knight died, losing two game coins and 50 cents in less than a minute.

Xu Wang immediately leaned back dramatically: "Good heavens! So this is how kids are scammed these days!"

He finally saw through it.

This game is just a long animation.

However, players will be able to control the game at certain specific points.

There will usually be a light as a prompt.

However, this control session is very short.

It only lasted about half a second.

Missing out is like losing your life.

Even if you successfully trigger it in that half-second, you'll still die if you press the wrong button.

Without a walkthrough, this undoubtedly increases the difficulty of completing the game significantly.

The game coins that players invest while trying and failing all become the arcade owner's income.

This is why games from the arcade era were generally quite difficult.

Upon seeing that Xu Wang was dead, Dustin immediately said, "We can't climb up there. We should have attacked earlier."

He'd been there before; he'd already been there.

He just doesn't speak as quickly as Lucas.

"It's okay, we still have plenty of coins."

Xu Wang didn't care at all; it was only 50 cents. He smiled and put in two more game tokens.

"Dragon's Lair" starts from the beginning.

This time, Xu Wang chose to attack.

The knight swung his sword, temporarily dispelling the tentacles and buying him time to climb onto the drawbridge.

Once inside the castle, the game becomes increasingly difficult.

There are often scenarios where you need to perform several QTEs in a row to pass them.

You even have to master the rhythm, otherwise you're still doomed.

Even though Xu Wang reacted quickly.

However, due to the game's deceptive visual design, I was still tricked into pressing the wrong buttons several times.

What's even more amazing is.

To increase the difficulty, the system will also shuffle the order in which the scenes appear.

Fortunately, after Xu Wang gradually got the hang of it, he soon arrived at the final dragon's lair, which was full of gold coins.

He used a magic sword to pierce the dragon's heart.

They removed the key from its neck and rescued the sexy blonde princess.

I successfully completed this game.

Xu Wang was confused at the moment the checkpoint was cleared.

It's like entering a sage mode.

He has a very good memory.

Although the scenes inside are random.

However, after trial and error, Xu Wang learned how to use any button that could deceive people.

With his superhuman reflexes, beating this extremely difficult game will be a breeze.

After finally completing the game, I discovered that it only lasts for 11 minutes.

It was like watching a short animated film by Disney.

This immediately made Xu Wang question the meaning of life.

Think about why you're playing this game in the first place...

Unlike Xu Wang.

The onlookers were quite excited.

Mike and Will rushed over to hug Xu Wang and jump around like they had won the World Cup.

The chubby Dustin pointed at Xu Wang, patted his chest, and boasted to those around him, "Impressive, right? This is my buddy! First time playing, and he beat the game in 26 minutes!"

Seeing how excited everyone was.

Xu Wang was also infected.

So he shook his head, trying to clear his mind of those random thoughts.

He flashed a smile just like Kim Jong-un's!

That was incredibly exhilarating and satisfying!
Lucas anxiously reminded him, "Xu Wang, hurry up and fill in your scoreboard!"

"Yes, yes, yes! You cleared the game with one coin! You're definitely number one in this arcade! The princess is yours!"

Dustin realized what was happening and quickly pulled Xu Wang to the boss's office to enter the initials of Xu Wang's name.

The scoreboard was updated very quickly.

Xu Wang's name was ranked first.

According to Dustin and other players.

Simply completing the game and rescuing the princess isn't enough.

After all, as time goes on, more people will eventually complete the game.

Since there is only one Princess Daphne, naturally only the person ranked first on the leaderboard can possess her.

This statement will undoubtedly encourage players to invest more time and in-game currency in the Dragon's Lair arcade.

Make the boss earn more money!
This is the same as the top influencer in a live stream who dominates the leaderboard in later generations.

I have to say, this boss is a real talent.

They have a knack for making money.

Xu Wang was still sighing in his heart.

A sudden, mournful cry from behind startled everyone!
"No—! My Princess Daphne!"

Suddenly, the black man knelt down behind Xu Wang, his face contorted in pain, his eyes bloodshot as he stared intently at the scoreboard screen!

After confirming that Xu Wangzhen ranked first.

The man stared intently at Xu Wang like an enraged bull, as if Xu Wang had stolen his wife.

His eyes were filled with hatred.

This puzzled Xu Wang: "What are you looking at?"

"You stole my Princess Daphne! I challenge you to a duel!"

As he spoke, the muscular black man stood up and lunged at Xu Wang.

This sudden action startled everyone around.

Xu Wang was also startled.

Then, he decisively punched the black man who rushed up to him, knocking him to the ground.

Looking at the strange black man lying face up on the ground unconscious, Xu Wang patted his chest: "That was terrifying, it scared me to death."

At this moment, Dustin leaned over and explained, "His name is Patrick. He used to be number one, but you've knocked him out of the top spot."

Xu Wang glanced at the rankings on the scoreboard behind him.

That's really the case.

No wonder this black man claimed that he stole his wife.

It's just a two-dimensional character from a game. Although the character design is beautiful and sexy, this is just too exciting.

Xu Wang scratched his head.

Looking at the black man on the ground.

Xu Wang keenly sensed that this person's soul was overflowing due to his powerful mental strength and spiritual energy.

Considering this is, after all, the land of Silent Hill.

It might be because he was too emotional.

This caused his spiritual power to resonate with Silent Hill in some way.

Just like Will's secret base.

Think so.

The strange monsters in the Upside Down may also be related to the townspeople of Hawkins.

He ignored the strange black man on the ground.

Xu Wang distributed the game coins to Will and the others.

Let them play by themselves.

The result was surprising.

Xu Wang thought the game "Dragon's Lair" was just so-so.

But in this era, it is clearly very popular.

After Xu Wang cleared the level, Dustin and the others seemed to be injected with adrenaline, constantly inserting coins into the machine, wanting to try to clear it as well.

"Little friend, would you like to go to the supermarket to play?"

Suddenly, a woman dressed in a supermarket uniform approached Xu Wang and spoke to him in a seductive tone.

Xu Wang turned his head and saw that it was a strange woman. He immediately took two steps back and crossed his arms: "Auntie, what are you doing? I'm only 12 years old. What you're doing is illegal."

Dalia chuckled to herself, "There are lots of delicious and fun things in the supermarket. My house is quite big, so you can sleep anytime you're tired of playing."

Xu Wang's expression became even stranger.

He held up his palm and said solemnly, "Wait a moment, I'll make a phone call."

As he spoke, Xu Wang walked to the front desk, took out his money, and borrowed a landline phone.

Ten minutes later.

Dalia, who was still talking incessantly and trying to get closer to Xu Wang, was taken away by two policemen, Jim and Carl, who arrived at the scene.

Jim's face turned ashen: "Madam, do you know that harassing minors is a serious crime!"

Dalia struggled frantically: "Let me go! Let me go! I just want to be friends with him!"

Carl scoffed disdainfully, "Every pervert uses the same excuse as you."

Jim and his team are already very busy, as they are still working with the state police.

Dalia's actions have made things even busier.

The two of them naturally didn't speak to each other in a friendly tone.

The little incident caused by Dalia did not affect the children's mood.

With Xu Wang's promise of an unlimited supply of game coins, everyone had a great time.

Soon, it was night time.

Xu Wang led everyone back to Benny's Burger, treated his new friends to dinner, and then took each of the children home, along with their bicycles.

I also got to know their parents.

They are all easy-going people.

Will's family, in particular, were very welcoming to Xu Wang.

the following few days.

Xu Wang has completely integrated into the daily life of Hawkins town.

I go to school with the elementary school students every day and tutor Xiao Shiyi.

Then after school, I went to Xingting Shopping Mall with my friends.

They don't play video games every day; they occasionally go ice skating at the skating rink.

But I've never been to a supermarket.

To Xu Wang's surprise...

The black man, Patrick, kept trying to surpass Xu Wang's score.

But Xu Wang always steadily looked up.

After a few days, the resentment emanating from him was almost visible to the naked eye.

Xu Wang was so afraid that he would suddenly die that he stopped playing "Dragon's Lair".

Even so, he still couldn't get first place.

The other one is the strange aunt Dalia.

After being arrested and taken to the police station, this guy somehow managed to get out quickly.

Then they continued to harass Xu Wang and his group the next day.

Every day, they deliver drinks and snacks to Xu Wang and his friends.

At first, Will and the others were wary of this strange aunt.

But over time, I actually developed some feelings for him.

At least these days I've had plenty to eat and play with, I'm very happy.

So a few days later, Dalia invited Xu Wang and the others to go to the supermarket again.

Xu Wang did not refuse.

After all, Xingting Shopping Mall isn't that big.

After a few days, Xu Wang also got a little tired of playing.

He simply looked at Dalia and asked, "Do you really want to invite me to the supermarket? Won't it disturb your business?"

Dalia smiled happily: "Of course not! I'd love to!"

(End of this chapter)