Immortal I Speedrun Supernatural Game

Chapter 400 Garlands and Happiness Index

The six-person Necromancer player group was quickly divided into four parts.

However, before Wu Wang could take these two guys disguised as ordinary people to do anything, a loud bang echoed across the island, attracting everyone's attention.

boom--

The explosion was followed by a trail of flames shooting into the sky, culminating in a beautiful firework that was clearly visible even in daylight.

Immediately afterwards, rustling footsteps echoed from the coconut grove where the bespectacled man had entered.

As Wu Wang noticed a large number of people approaching, he also focused his attention on the two men in front of him—

Liu Qiang was still excitedly looking around, curious about everything, while Liu Yanfang was muttering to herself, trying to comfort herself that it was just a dream.

They seemed completely unaware that someone was approaching, without even the slightest reaction of their pupils contracting instinctively in response to alertness.

I must say, her acting skills are quite good.

Of course, this only made Wu Wang more suspicious that the two of them had serious problems.

If pretending to be an ordinary person is just to show weakness or to better observe one's peers, then this is the first instance of the game when the public beta just launched.

Their performance was far too practiced.

Similar to controlling subconscious reactions.

It's as if we do this all the time.

Perhaps in previous instances, these two only claimed to be newbies or low-level players.

"Or rather... their goal is to lower our guard, making it easier to launch a sneak attack? Interesting, are these two players on a blacklist?"

Wu Wang thought to himself.

So-called blacklisted players.

It's a term used by some malicious players within the "Disaster" player community.

These people are not satisfied with simple rewards for clearing levels; they will also kill and rob in the dungeons to strengthen themselves by plundering other people's resources.

Such egregious behavior is naturally unacceptable.

Wu Wang never encountered any players on the blacklist.

The reasons are also hard to keep in check—

Because he was matched with nightmare-level dungeons, everyone was already doing their best to survive, and there was no extra effort to attack other players.

However, this time the dungeon did not announce the dungeon level, and the exploration environment was so comfortable and safe as soon as we entered.

Perhaps this made the two of them feel that the dungeon was not very difficult, and they habitually prepared to feign weakness and lay the groundwork before committing murder and robbery.

rustling --

When the footsteps were loud enough for an ordinary person to hear, and even when the tall weeds in the coconut grove were visibly trampled down,

They finally turned around, revealing wary expressions, even showing the slight sweat on their palms and a slightly rapid breathing—reactions that only ordinary people would exhibit.

It can be said that even the smallest details are done perfectly.

Unfortunately, Wu Wang didn't fall for that.

They also looked in the direction of the coconut grove with curious expressions.

The next second, a large group of people dressed in plain white clothes walked out.

To be honest, this outfit reminds me of people wearing Hetton robes in ancient Greek mythology.

The undyed white cloth on the man's body cascades down his shoulders like flowing water, easily secured with a pin on his left shoulder, while the right side of the garment is naturally open, revealing his chest.

The women's attire was similar, except that the brooches on their shoulders were replaced with symmetrical draped sleeves that were fixed to both shoulders, better covering the skin in front of their bodies.

Each of them wore a gentle smile that made people feel comfortable.

Wu Wang subconsciously complained, "Where's the laurel wreath? Shouldn't you all be wearing a wreath made of laurel branches on your heads? Or at least some olive branches!"

Upon hearing this, a slightly round-faced, seemingly blessed young woman standing at the very front exclaimed in surprise:

"How did you know what gifts we had prepared? What a coincidence!"

After saying that, she took out three wreaths made of branches with olive leaves from behind her.

He stepped forward and handed it over with a smile, saying, "This is a traditional gift prepared to welcome everyone to Happiness Island, symbolizing peace and hope."

BYD really did extend an olive branch!
This fits my stereotypical image of the ancient Greek people.

Are you going to take us to have marble statues carved and to discuss philosophical ideas later?
Wu Wang's mouth twitched.

He accepted the olive wreath offered to him.

Looking at Liu Qiang beside him, who was blushing and embarrassed, he said something like, "I can't accept gifts right after we meet."

In reality, it seemed like they were wary of what the NPC was offering them.

With lightning speed, Wu Wang slapped the olive wreath he had taken over Wu Wang's head.

Seeing the other person's expression, which was a mixture of disbelief and anger.

He comforted them, saying, "Don't be such a spoilsport! The islanders have given us such a warm welcome, so of course we should accept their gifts!"

"You don't actually suspect someone of having ulterior motives, do you? That's incredibly petty."

After saying that, Wu Wang snatched the other two olive wreaths and put one on Liu Yanfang's head without saying a word.

To avoid revealing her identity, Liu Yanfang could only act as if an ordinary person was unable to fight against the players of the Spirit Disaster and was completely unable to react.

However, before the islanders on the other side could say anything...

Wu Wang calmly put the last olive wreath into his pocket, showing no intention of wearing it on his head.

"No! Then why don't you wear it!"

Liu Qiang couldn't help but raise his voice to complain.

Unexpectedly, Wu Wang proudly declared, "Because I suspect they have ulterior motives, I'm petty!"

After saying that, he squinted at the islanders and asked with a malicious look, "Why do you all assume we're here to join Happiness Island? Aren't you afraid we're here to cause trouble?"

These words made Liu Qiang momentarily suspect that Wu Wang was also a player on the blacklist.

At the very least, he must be an extremely ruthless person who plans to use ordinary people to clear his own landmines.

Damn it, nobody ever said Yan Shuangying was that kind of person!

Besides, who would show such strong malice upon first meeting an NPC? Aren't you afraid of offending the NPC?

Is this guy really Yan Shuangying? Or is he just pretending?
Little did he know that Wu Wang's charm had reached such a level that no NPC would have a good impression of him on their first meeting.

Naturally, there's no need to worry about the other person's dislike.

Strangely, none of the islanders showed any anger when Wu Wang questioned them so directly.

Instead, they all burst into laughter as if they had heard the biggest joke in the world.

The girl in the lead said gently, "It's okay. No matter what you've been through that has made you so wary, this will always be your safe haven. We will always embrace you with warmth and love."

"Come on, the island is holding a celebration for your arrival, and the other three who came with you have already been invited."

"Let's talk about it after it's over. We won't hide anything."

After saying that, she pointed in the direction where the fireworks had been set off and asked the islanders to make way for Wu Wang and his group.

This attitude and treatment made Liu Qiang and Liu Yanfang feel exceptionally comfortable.

It seems this dungeon is indeed a low-level instance; the NPC's guide makes it seem like there's absolutely no difficulty involved.

It seems like they will answer truthfully no matter what you ask.

Of course, in that case, the dungeon rewards probably won't be very good either.

It seems that the real source of resources is still hunting other players!
Especially this guy who's currently riding high! He must have a lot of good stuff on him!

Their gazes shifted to Wu Wang, seemingly like ordinary people asking a player for help, seeking Wu Wang's opinion and decision.

In reality, she was already plotting how to take advantage of him completely.

"Let's go, we're already here."

Wu Wang, on the other hand, seemed to have been fooled by the NPC and lowered his guard. He strode through the group of islanders, letting the round-faced girl lead the way.

Liu Qiang and Liu Yanfang then exchanged a glance and followed. Surrounded by the other islanders, they felt an inexplicable sense of security.

After everyone had left.

The only sound on this once again deserted white sand beach was the echo of the waves.

As the seawater continued to wash over the shore, the small crabs that had been roaming freely almost all stopped moving and were swept into the sea by the cold water.

When it was pushed back by the waves again.

All the little crabs remained motionless, as if they were just empty shells to begin with.

A strange, deathly still atmosphere appeared on the entire white sand beach.

Of course, no one noticed any of this.

After walking a short distance, Wu Wang and the others saw clusters of island buildings, which looked like they were in a resort village.

Not far away, around a roaring bonfire, many islanders were singing and dancing.

Among them were Bai Jun, Huo Miao, and Er Ba Dao, who went to explore the environment on their own.

The round-faced girl extended her hand in a friendly gesture, inviting Wu Wang to come along. The islanders around her had already joined in on their own.

Liu Qiang and Liu Yanfang were also surrounded by enthusiastic islanders and led in a dance.

After all, they were surrounded by NPCs, so they couldn't very well refuse on the spot.

But Wu remained unmoved even after his death.

The girl smiled, her squinting eyes like crescent moons, and said, "Dance is one of the earliest art forms; it allows us to convey emotions and communicate with nature."

"Come on, this is a celebration for you, so just dance and enjoy the food."

Having said that, he ignored Wu Wang's opinion.

The girl grabbed his hand and led him toward the campfire. Her steps became lighter and more rhythmic, but she also considered that Wu Wang might not be able to let loose or dance very well.

She guided him to take his first steps, just like a gentle dance teacher.

"Don't be afraid, imagine your toes as pen tips, and the floor as your letter paper... Yes, just gently tap and slide down like that."

"Don't worry about stepping on my feet, and don't worry about making mistakes. We don't have any set dance steps; just let everything happen naturally."

"Come on, put your palms on my hands, can you feel my pulse beating? Thump, tap, thump, tap... This is a drumbeat more honest than any music."

Under her guidance, Wu Wang felt as if some impurities in his body had been cleared away, and his mind was emptied, making him feel relaxed from the inside out.

Her steps also shifted from being guided to actively showcasing her increasingly skillful dance moves.

click-

After jumping for a few minutes.

A crisp sound suddenly came from Wu Wang's lower back.

He immediately broke out in a cold sweat from the pain, released the girl's hand, and said in a trembling voice while holding his waist, "Ouch... I think I twisted my waist."

Upon seeing this, the other person immediately came over to help.

Wu Wang quickly refused, saying, "It's alright, it's alright. Don't let me spoil your fun. I'll just sit down and rest for a while."

"Keep playing the music and keep dancing."

After saying that, he slowly walked away from the campfire and came to the table piled with all kinds of seafood and tropical fruits.

Sitting in his chair, watching the girl rejoin the dance crowd, Wu Wang's pained expression slowly faded until it disappeared.

Did a player in the Necropolis twist their back while dancing?
Moreover, he was Wu Wang, a master of all dance styles.

What a joke!

He simply made up an excuse to force himself away from the joyful bonfire dance.

Just now, I deliberately relaxed and let the other person lead me, and sure enough, I noticed something was wrong.

This place is so peaceful and comfortable.

Both the geographical environment and the humanistic care make it difficult for people to maintain a sense of vigilance.

Logically speaking, the gentle, round-faced girl, or the other islanders, should have been more at ease when they first met everyone, or even before being invited to dance.

Shouldn't you at least introduce yourself?

Or perhaps ask the players their names or similar questions.

But this process is completely absent!
But both islanders and players seemed to think this was normal, as if they didn't need to know each other's names at all, and it was simply the most beautiful trust between people.

While being guided in the dance, Wu Wang had almost begun to develop some strange feelings for the girl.

That possessiveness, devoid of any impurities or physical desires, is like a young boy experiencing his first love meeting his ideal woman—it stems from the purest form of affection in his heart.

Unfortunately, Wu Wang's emotions had been worn down too much by the "immortality".

When he realized that he was developing feelings that shouldn't exist, he immediately tried to get away from the girl he considered his ideal woman.

"It's too beautiful, all of this is too easy to get lost in." Wu Wang frowned and sighed inwardly.

As a villain with zero charm.

He is naturally resistant to any attempts at goodwill.

Just then, the olive wreath on Huo Miao's head suddenly bloomed!

It's important to know that although this thing is called an olive wreath, it's actually just a branch with olive leaves; there are no real flowers on it.

However, now, a small white flower bud has sprouted from the end of one of the olive leaves.

The round-faced girl's smile widened, and she exclaimed, "Congratulations to this beautiful girl for achieving her happiness index!"

"From today onwards, you will be increasingly away from unhappiness and become increasingly happy!"

These words also drew cheers from the other islanders.

They are genuinely happy for others to be happy.

Huo Miao stood there, stunned, his mind involuntarily recalling his unhappy childhood.

She wasn't always this energetic young woman; as a child, Huo Miao was a quiet girl.

Before a school-organized arts festival audition, she wore the wrong dance shoes, which didn't fit properly, and she fell hard when she jumped on stage.

This resulted in the dance performance, which the class had meticulously rehearsed for a long time, being rejected.

As a result, she began to be ostracized.

Perhaps it was to protect themselves, or perhaps it was to make other friends.

Huo Miao began associating with local thugs outside of school, and under their influence, she gradually became a "spiritual girl."

Although she has now grown up and become a Necromancer player, she is completely different from those thugs.

However, they have become too lazy to change their long-standing clothing style.

As Huo Miao danced step by step amidst the encouragement and praise of the islanders, he suddenly felt as if his childhood had been healed anew.

Here, no one will blame her for making mistakes in her dance steps, nor will anyone ostracize her because of her clothing style.

She subconsciously touched the olive wreath with a small flower bud on her head, then thought of the main quest requiring her to reach the highest happiness index.

He muttered to himself, "This is the happiness index? I'm ahead of them?"

Other players nearby naturally noticed this scene as well.

They snapped out of their relaxed and comfortable state and quickly examined each other's olive wreaths.

There are a total of ten olive leaves on each of the above.

If every leaf blooming means an increase in happiness, wouldn't it mean that whoever blooms all the leaves first will get the highest reward for conquering the dungeon?
After all, the basic rewards for clearing this dungeon are currently unknown.

They now suspect that the instance will give different levels of rewards based on each person's different happiness index when the first person fully blooms the flowers.

"Damn it! Looks like I need to experience happiness quickly for the wreath to bloom!"

Everyone except Wu Wang basically thought the same thing.

Only Wu Wang touched the olive wreath in his pocket, hesitated for a moment, and still did not choose to wear it.

He still felt that something was wrong.

Just then, the firewood in the campfire had almost burned out.

The islanders nearby also gathered new wood and threw it in to keep the fire burning.

The moment they added the wood.

Wu Wang's gaze immediately caught sight of something strange—a rectangular stone that stood in the center of the campfire, slightly blackened by smoke.

Although the specific details are not clear.

But Wu Wang could still notice some kind of writing-like marks on the stone.

The rectangular stone blocks were placed upright, and there were inscriptions on them...

If it's not some kind of stone tablet recording something, then it can only be... a tombstone!?

"Damn it! What's this? They've been dancing around on a graveyard all this time?!"

(End of this chapter)