Doomsday Train, I went crazy by hoarding billions of items.

Chapter 88 Ghost
The long night finally came to an end.

Those who survived felt the storm gradually receding and the sun slowly rising, and couldn't help but weep with joy.

They then discovered that there were many boxes floating on the sea, which they could easily reach out and grab.

Although most of the boxes are made of wood, there are also silver boxes and even occasionally gold boxes.

This is the reward given to survivors in the game.

However, not all chests can be retrieved. The game only gives players 15 minutes. Once the time is up, the remaining chests sink back into the sea.

Regardless, this scene greatly excited the players, and some began to eagerly continue upgrading their ships.

After all, no one can guarantee that it won't happen again tonight.

"Who can understand my feelings? I feel like I'm almost completely tamed by this stupid game. Seeing all these boxes on the sea, I actually feel a sense of happiness."

"It's natural to feel happy, after all, you've survived another disaster."

"Is this really happiness? The thought of the future, of possibly having to worry about these crises that could appear at any time, makes me feel like the future is bleak. When will this end?"

"Don't be a downer. You're lucky to have survived. Who knows what the future holds? Facing each day bravely is better than living in constant fear, right? Just think of it as an immersive survival experience. What if you die and then come back to reality?"

……

It's rare to have such a serious moment in a group chat, even one that's tinged with warmth. Perhaps everyone's mindset has changed after successfully surviving the natural disaster.

However, in this atmosphere, the system suddenly popped up, spoiling the mood, and gave everyone an unpleasant notification.

[Notice: Small islands will gradually appear in various sea areas. These islands may be inhabited by friendly islanders or ruthless pirates; players can try to discern the difference themselves. Due to the appearance of these islands, there may be intersections between different sea areas, meaning players from several sea areas may be located on the same island. Please be vigilant about ships appearing near you.]

Upon seeing this notification, Jiang Ran cursed under her breath, thinking that the game was inhuman.

Now, the course of events has completely changed.

In the previous life, there was no mention of islanders or pirates on the islands; it was only said that randomly spawning islands might be useful for temporarily escaping storms.

However, it wasn't until the latter half of the journey that the islands and sea areas began to overlap, and these islands could be seized.

At the very center of the island, there is a rune stone. Whoever obtains it can be bound to the island and teleport between the island and ships at any time.

Although the island is indeed small, at least in the event of extreme weather, a small island that doesn't rock violently provides a greater sense of security than a small boat.

The only way to unbind the rune is for the player holding it to die.

After a player dies, the runestone will respawn in the center.

In the previous life, countless players died in the island battles, especially since the game often allowed four or five players to pass by the same island at the same time, and almost every now and then a "no one survived" scenario would occur.

The fact that this life has begun so early is a matter of whether it's a good thing or a bad thing. And no one can guarantee whether the islanders will really be "approachable".

The only certainty is that the heartwarming moments in the chat lobby will likely become less and less frequent in the future.

Whether choosing to join forces to withstand the storm or to grow stronger by stepping on the flesh and blood of others, it has become commonplace for everyone.

The newly emerging "pirates" are actually more concerning.

If an ordinary player encounters these pirates, who are known as "vicious and ruthless," do they have any chance of survival?

But some people have dreams as big as their hearts. They even dare to think: If I could recruit this group of pirates under my command, wouldn't I be able to roam freely in this sea?
Jiang Ran didn't dwell on these things too much. She was currently focused on maneuvering her boat nimbly among the crates, then using the mechanical arm to scoop them up one by one. Unlike the others, she felt a surge of joy upon seeing the floating crates.

Finally, we can expand this cramped little room.

After the last box sank to the surface, Jiang Ran stretched and rubbed her sore arms.

Even though she had high stamina, she still felt tired after a whole night of grasping exercises.

Seeing this, Xiaobai thoughtfully suggested, "Master, why don't you eat something and rest for a while? I'll take care of disassembling the box. I'll call you if anything unusual happens."

Jiang Ran nodded. After staying up all night, she definitely needed to recover her energy through sleep. Otherwise, if she encountered a tough opponent and accidentally revealed a weakness, all her previous efforts would be in vain.

She tidied herself up a bit and then collapsed onto the soft bed.

Xiao Bai didn't rush to leave, but gently massaged Jiang Ran's arms until she fell asleep, then quietly left.

While quickly replenishing his strength with food, Xiaobai saw that the sea ahead was relatively calm, so he began to dismantle the wooden boxes.

The box was only half-disassembled when a message suddenly popped up.

Xiao Bai initially thought it was just another spam message, but when she opened it, she discovered that someone had accepted the bounty Jiang Ran had previously posted.

Along with it came a friend request.

[Player Ghost has requested to add you as a friend. Note: I can help you kill Majik.]

Xiaobai did not agree directly.

He knew that Jiang Ran was looking for Majik, but he also knew that this action was more like a slap in the face, and he did not really expect to find out Majik's whereabouts through this method.

If someone like Majik could obtain information so easily, Jiang Ran would probably suspect that it was a trap set by him.

But this ghost gave Xiaobai a strange feeling.

His overly confident tone didn't seem like he was simply tempted by the commission in the bounty.

It's as if they have a grudge against Majik.

When asked about someone who had a grudge against Majik, his first thought was GOG.

So, is GOD really dead?
*
Jiang Ran slept until noon before getting up.

When she woke up, she was pleasantly surprised to find the space filled with wood from the dismantling of wooden crates.

Xiao Bai had already prepared lunch and was telling Jiang Ran about the ghost while plating the food.

Jiang Ran's first reaction was the same as Xiao Bai's.

After all, the term "ghost" does sound quite suggestive.

She gently tapped her cheek with her fingers, her expression delighted, and said, "It would be even better if it were God. Rather than going straight to their door, I prefer watching them fight like dogs before sending them off side by side."

Xiao Bai just smiled.

"I haven't approved his application yet, but he seems to be in a hurry and has sent several more requests. It's the perfect time for the owner to add him now."

(End of this chapter)