Dragon Raja's Number One Player

Chapter 154 Gifts and Blessings

"So young man, what do you want? Money, power, or status?"

Menek Cassel's voice echoed in Lin Zhiying's ears.

Is this the first president of the Lionheart Society? He's so generous!

So this ninth level is essentially a bonus level after clearing the dungeon?

Lin Zhiying listened to Menek Cassel's words, her joy evident on her face.

I knew I'd encounter unparalleled martial arts techniques after jumping off the cliff; martial arts novels never lied to me.

But what the hell is dual cultivation? I'd rather not have that kind of thing.

"Can I mention money, power, and status?"

Lin Zhiying quickly calculated in her mind which of the three options would be the most cost-effective and best suited to her needs.

"Pfft."

The serious expression on Menek Kassel's European face suddenly tightened.

"Hahaha, you didn't actually believe that, did you?!"

Menek Cassel sat in a chair, one hand clutching his stomach, the other tapping on the table in front of him.

What do you mean? So all that talk was just a lie?

Lin Zhiying looked at Menek Cassel, who was laughing heartily, with some confusion.

Seeing that he wasn't laughing, Menek Cassel gradually realized something and wiped the smile off his face: "Looks like you're just like that Angers kid, you have absolutely no sense of humor."

He coughed lightly, straightening his expression again: "That was just a joke. After all, I've been here all alone for so long, I hope you can understand."

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Menek Cassel tugged at his hair, a hint of embarrassment on his face, his eyes darting away.

"If I were alive, perhaps I could help you achieve these things, but I am dead now, and death is a cool summer night."

"I'm just a spiritual being, what else do you want me to do?"

Menek Cassel spread his palms out, looking completely innocent.

What do you mean? So you're just a blank slate?

Lin Zhiying felt quite helpless about this.

If I can take him out, I should be able to get a lot of benefits from Angers.

But his current situation, and why it still exists, are all questions, let alone leaving this spiritual world.

Sigh, judging from his previous behavior, it's probably going to be very difficult for me to get any secrets out of him.

Having figured this out, Lin Zhiying took a piece of pastry from the table, put it in her hand, and then turned and left.

"No, you're leaving already? Why don't you chat with me a little longer?"

Menek Cassel stood up from his chair and called out to Lin Zhiying.

"I know quite a few secrets about Angers, and all sorts of dragon secrets—"

No matter what he said, Lin Zhiying still walked out without looking back.

Damn it, can't I even fool him with this?!

It seemed he really had to deliver a powerful blow this time. Menek Cassel jogged over and instantly stood in front of Lin Zhiying, blocking his way at the door.

"Don't go yet."

Lin Zhiying continued to ignore him and tried to walk past him from the side.

Seeing that he wouldn't act without seeing any benefit, Menek Cassel could only slowly say, "For others, it's true, as I said, there's no benefit. But you're different; perhaps I can offer you some help."

Lin Zhiying paused in front of the mahogany door, but didn't turn around. He coldly asked, "What help?"

"You'll know once you take the things out."

Meneke Cassel said.

Something? What thing?

If this is a spiritual world, what can I bring in?

He initially thought it was another prank by Menek Cassel, until he tentatively felt around his body and actually touched something in his arms. Upon realizing what it was, Lin Zhiying's expression instantly froze.

He slowly pulled out what was in his arms. It was none other than the item he had obtained from the "Abyss of Odin" quest—the World Tree branch that carried the authority of time.

I remember putting it in my backpack, so how did it end up here?

Lin Zhiying tried other things, but neither the Peacekeeper nor the Shattered Star could be brought in. It seemed that only the tree branch of this world was an exception.

"I never expected that young people these days would be so capable, gaining power at such a young age."

Menek Cassel approached Lin Zhiying, his gaze sweeping over the half-withered, half-flourishing World Tree. Life and death, new life and decay coexisted within it, nurturing an indescribable power of law.

Seeing his expression, Lin Zhiying instantly became alert.

"Don't worry, I'm a spirit, I can't reach it at all."

Meneke Cassel explained that he meant no harm.

It's not uncommon for NPCs to steal items from players in games. The reason NPCs aren't stealing now is because these items are too trashy for them to care about. Also, the NPCs they've encountered before are all legitimate and ethical, so they still have some moral compass.

Lin Zhiying still remembers that in her previous life, when the first player who was robbed posted on the forum, many people did not believe it. It wasn't until later, when more and more players were reported to have been robbed, that everyone realized this.

In the so-called open world, game characters have their own lives.

Since that's the case, there must be good people and bad people. Isn't it reasonable for bad people to steal some things?

Don't ask, the answer is the mechanism.

Menek Cassel extended a hand and slowly approached a branch of the World Tree. Lin Zhiying did not stop him; he could sense that Menek Cassel truly meant no harm.

The instant the two made contact, a burst of intense white light emanated from the World Tree, as if someone had suddenly thrown a flashbang into the room.

After the light faded, Lin Zhiying noticed that Menek Cassel's figure appeared much more transparent.

Clearly, such behavior has taken a toll on him.

"I've added a few things to this; you'll know the details when you get back to reality."

Meneke Cassel looked very tired as he spoke.

Not much time had passed in the classroom.

Lin Zhiying's sudden disappearance surprised many players; he actually found the ninth level!

According to the previous ranking pattern, as long as you successfully enter the next level, even if you don't pass the level, the longer you persist, the higher your ranking will be.

The problem is that only Lin Zhiying made it to the ninth level!

Therefore, this means that he is undoubtedly number one in the ninth level!

In the classroom, the live stream on the screen was disconnected due to a system notification.

After confirming that he wouldn't be back anytime soon, some players left one after another.

However, "One Cut Through Water", "Five Seconds of Hand Speed", and "Blue Dream Sky" still stayed here.

"Look, on his desk!"

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"One cut through water" suddenly exclaimed, pointing and speaking out.

Besides the eight already completed sheets of paper covered with various abstract patterns, new words suddenly appeared on another blank sheet of paper on the table, as if an invisible person was drawing on it.

After all, players' real focus is on the game. The actual 3E exam paper can only be a second choice. As long as a game is completed, a picture will be automatically drawn.

"How is this possible? Lin Zhiying really painted the ninth picture?!"

"One player exclaimed in surprise."

This means that Lin Zhiying has passed the ninth level!

The leaderboard is filled with the names of all the players.

Although Lin Zhiying had perfectly completed the first eight levels, she only reached the 100th position due to her slow completion time.

Now, his name is accompanied by a streak of light, sliding across the leaderboard at a speed almost imperceptible to the naked eye.

90th, 50th, 30th, 20th — "Five seconds of hand speed" watched helplessly as Lin Zhiying's ranking surpassed his own and continued to rise.

Once you arrive, almost only the numbers at the back are scrolling.

After a moment, his name finally stopped being called.

"Lin Zhiying, ranked first, number of levels cleared: nine"

His name shone with golden light, seemingly unshakeable, remaining in first place.

"Unprecedented! Unprecedented!"

He murmured, "A single stroke can cut through water."

"Five-Second Hand Speed" walked over and slapped him on the head: "Nonsense, Dragon Raja: New World didn't have a closed beta, so of course it's unprecedented."

He glanced at the rankings on the screen, his eyes filled with genuine admiration and joy: "If I had to say, 'unparalleled' would be a more fitting description."

"Five seconds of hand speed" is the phrase that comes to mind when he utters outrageous remarks.

Even though Zero has already successfully completed the game once, others can follow in his footsteps to cross the river.

Even so, completing all eight games perfectly is still an almost impossible task, especially for freshmen who have just joined Kassel College.

Kassel College, a two-story building not far from Valhalla.

The dense shadows of the trees outside the window intertwined, blocking out the sunlight and making the indoor light appear very soft.

"Principal, all freshmen have completed the 3E exam."

The translucent "Norma" spoke, and almost at the same time, the printer in the room printed out the last exam paper, which "Norma" manipulated to place on the desk.

Although this place is inconspicuous and as simple as a warehouse, for the students of the academy, being able to come here is an honor in itself.

Because this is the office of Angers, the principal of the Kassel College.

"OK."

With his silver hair and gold-rimmed glasses, Angers looked like an old-fashioned British gentleman.

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"Norma, could you please leave for a moment?"

Angers began to speak.

"Of course, sir. There will be no surveillance cameras here for the next period of time until you call me again in the corridor."

"Norma" said with a smile.

"Thank you, Norma."

Angers spoke, but didn't reply. He adjusted his glasses on the bridge of his nose and casually picked up a 3E.

The exam paper.

There were fewer updates today, otherwise I'd be writing too late. I need to go to bed early, and everyone should go to bed early too.