Infinite Gods Reign Supreme

Chapter 21 - I can only endure it for ten minutes at most
—【Main Quest: Survive in New York City for 15 days within the 'I Am Legend' universe. Success grants 1000 reward points; failure incurs no penalty.】

Very simple task.

Very average difficulty.

Si Ming slightly shifted his gaze, and a total of six newcomers came into view. Four men and two women, one of whom was a burly white man wearing a somewhat dirty U.S. military uniform.

US military personnel stationed in Japan... It is indeed quite rare to find this type of individual among reincarnators. After all, people in this profession do find it difficult to meet the despair standards of reincarnators.

—They don't all look very good.

With a casual glance, Si Ming knew that the six newcomers lying unconscious on the ground were genuinely asleep, not pretending. His gaze then shifted to the outside of the God's protective barrier.

The sun shines brightly, and the grass is lush and green.

The street was littered with abandoned, rusted cars, and the tall buildings on both sides bore the marks of acid corrosion and decay. The area beneath my feet was a busy intersection, where a broken traffic light lay askew on the ground. Lush green vines had spread from its base all the way to the broken light fixture.

I Am Legend

Movies from December 2007.

The original work is a science fiction novel from the mid-20th century, which can be considered the source of many science fiction works that followed. For example, Night of the Living Dead, Chronicles of the Stars, etc., their creators have openly stated that they were inspired by "I Am Legend," or directly "borrowed" from it and were proud of it. As this novel is so famous, it has naturally been adapted for the screen many times and has undergone many remakes. However, as it stands, the 2007 version is considered a classic representative work of Si Ming's era.

He had seen the movie—once.

But the reason he knew about this movie was because, before his first time travel, as a viewer of the Infinite Flow genre, he knew that this worldview had appeared in the history of the third generation of the Arctic team.

The world experienced by an unlucky guy.

The world has been altered by the higher authorities, making it seem somewhat chaotic and disorganized.

In the third generation version, the KV virus, which destroyed the human world and transformed almost all humans into Night Demons, was portrayed as a genetic virus dropped by an alien or interdimensional force. Although no one knew exactly what this hidden force was until the end of the third generation, it can still be considered a possibility and included in the less likely scenario.

"...For a seven-person challenge, let's plan the battle strategy exactly as it appears in the movie. Hmm, the air is fresh, the sun is in the east, it should be morning. So, let's go find Colonel Robert, who hangs out at the harbor every noon. We can also find a base and make some basic preparations."

The main storyline only includes survival missions, meaning that meeting up with Colonel Robert to help him create a cure for the virus and ensure his safety, or taking him to find other survivors, are all optional side quests. Considering that the main god specifically limited the East Sea Team's survival area to New York, this means either the survivor settlement is in the suburbs of New York City, or the world's difficulty is so low that as long as the reincarnators find a car and leave the city before dark, there is no challenge whatsoever.

Of the seven, the latter is highly likely.

As for whether to take the newcomers to trigger side quests, we'll have to see how they actually perform first. After all, while the main quest might allow you to find a safe corner to survive until the end, side quests with extra rewards inevitably involve facing crises and battles. Even if Siming has relatively sufficient combat power, he can't cover everything.

There are still many inconveniences to being alone.

—Hopefully, among these newcomers, there are some hidden talents.

think.

More than a minute has passed since the beginning of the descent.

The strongest of the new recruits had gradually regained consciousness—it was the burly white man who appeared to be a U.S. soldier. He showed no caution or care, but instead straightened up, clutching his head and looking slightly dazed.

"Those bastards, why did they just dump me on the street... What happened? Am I back in Brooklyn?"

He reached for his belt with some suspicion, but unsurprisingly found nothing. There might have been a pistol there, but clearly only an empty holster remained hanging on his belt.

"Where's my gun?" Veins bulged on his neck, his face contorted with rage and mania. "Who stole my gun... Hey, you pretentious bastard over there. You'd better get over here and explain what's going on!"

He yelled at Si Ming while glancing around. The nearest person was a middle-aged white-collar worker who was half-asleep, with a large belly, and he casually kicked him.

"East Asian monkey, are you deaf?!"

The office worker who had been kicked cried out in pain and rolled around on the ground. With this excellent start, the others who were half-awake also opened their eyes, looked around, and made noises or screams of terror.

It truly has the classic 2007 flavor. It perfectly matches the stereotype in Si Ming's mind.

He sighed helplessly and stepped forward. Reaching out, he gently pushed the American in the chest and abdomen as he lunged at him.

It was incredibly light, and even involved quite a bit of technique. The priority was to ensure that this troublemaker wouldn't die instantly from the blow.

A soft thud. The American's flushed face instantly turned pale. He slammed heavily against the divine shield at the landing point like a thrown sandbag. The resilient golden light barrier materialized upon his contact, and he remained stuck to it for a full two seconds before all his kinetic energy was dissipated, causing him to fall. He then coughed up a mouthful of water, clearly unable to speak for the time being.

The newlyweds quieted down, and even the scream from one of the white-collar women subconsciously stopped.

Si Ming then glanced at them again, not really wanting to speak, but ultimately he had to fulfill his duties as a senior.

"Now, listen carefully to what I have to say." He tried hard to control his emotions and tone.

"You have been chosen by a high being called the Supreme God. In the time to come, you will serve as the Supreme God's warriors, completing missions in different worlds and receiving rewards upon success. During the intervals between missions, you can purchase any items and enjoyments that you can understand from the Supreme God, depending on the amount of the reward—the specific details have been imprinted in your minds by the Supreme God, you only need to recall them."

"And, the current world is 'I Am Legend,' a post-apocalyptic movie. Look at your wristwatches; they show the tasks you are required to complete here and the rewards you will receive. Sometimes, the main god will impose punishments upon failure of the main quest, but clearly, this is not the case this time."

The voice just fell.

The proclamation of the supreme deity resounded in Siming's ears.

—[Basic information explanation completed. Reincarnator Siming. 200 reward points awarded.]

The duty has been fulfilled. Theoretically speaking, it wouldn't be a big problem to just abandon this group and run away now.

"Wow...that's so cool!" A bespectacled young man with dark circles under his eyes suddenly showed an excited expression. His eyes were fixed on the nanotech suit on Si Ming's body. "That, that's the bio-suit from Crysis, right? Can even that be obtained as a reward?"

"If you obtain a sufficiently large reward, you can indeed exchange it with the Supreme God. Of course, this is on the premise that you have sufficient ability, courage, and luck."

This is a piece of advice.

However, this nerdy guy was clearly more confident than expected. His eyes were glazed over, and a wild smile played on his lips.

"Another world summoning... It's an isekai summoning from a light novel! My protagonist storyline is finally here? Then you're the big brother who guides the protagonist as usual... Where's the heroine? The blonde beautiful knight and all... Isn't it time for her to appear yet?"

Standing near him was a black-haired girl in a high school girl uniform. After hearing his declaration, she subconsciously took a step back. However, this action only attracted the attention of the dark-circled youth, who turned his head and his eyes suddenly lit up as he looked at her.

"You're quite cute... Hey, you, be my first woman. Don't worry, I'll protect you."

The girl gave a forced smile and hugged her shoulders in fear.

"Um...would you like to hear what that gentleman's plans are? He clearly knows more than anyone else."

"Don't worry about the 'big brother' stuff, ugh... there's no story to skip." The young man waved his hand, looking completely nonchalant. He suddenly realized something and turned to look in Si Ming's direction. "Ah, big brother, don't worry about it, I'll still go through the tutorial properly."

This person's mind is probably already immersed in their own world.

Si Ming frowned. He tried to look away. The middle-aged white-collar worker who had been kicked was groaning as he got up from the ground. Another woman, dressed rather flamboyantly, stopped screaming and looked around with a critical eye.

"I get it, it's some new prank reality show, right? Making it seem so real... Hey! Where's the staff? I need to see your manager. Why are you just grabbing people like this without explanation? Aren't you going to pay for lost wages and emotional distress?"

It's hard to say whether she's mentally ill or simply unwilling to accept reality. However, besides her, the last tall, slender office worker had already straightened her clothes and bowed slightly to Si Ming.

"My name is Keiji Koyama. It is an honor to meet you and everyone else. I look forward to working with you in the future."

He seems to be the second normal person who can communicate... perhaps.

Si Ming nodded, and just then, he felt the air around him suddenly become more vibrant. The barrier of the Supreme God had silently faded away.

it has started.

He didn't really want to waste his energy communicating with these incomprehensible creatures.

His gaze swept across the area, and a shopping mall came into view in the distance. Perfect timing; he planned to test the strength of the initial base and the local monsters, those KV infected known as Night Demons.

"Next, I'll explore that shopping mall and establish a temporary base."

"Those who want to follow can follow, and those who don't want to follow can go wherever they want."

(End of this chapter)