T0 Gaming Guild Saves the World

She clutched her head, muttering in a daze, "No, no, no, how could my potions possibly be... but it is, this is..."

"What is elemental fog?" the jailer asked.

"You're a mage, yet you don't even know about elemental mist?"

The jailer replied matter-of-factly, "I don't know, what's wrong?"

There's no tutorial or guide when you enter the game, so how are you supposed to learn about the common knowledge within this worldview?

"You don't understand what 'magic explosion' means?"

I've heard of "explosive combustion" before.

Mint was speechless. She began her lesson in a rare serious tone, like a teacher.

"The elemental mist is a special phenomenon that occurs when the elemental forces are too concentrated and react violently with each other, reaching a critical point. All elements will return to the same elemental sea, merging with each other and spreading like mist."

"Those who are inside will feel an intense burning sensation, and then, with just a little friction, the elemental mist may undergo a violent chain reaction."

The narrow space and the abundant elemental power reverberating and colliding both conditions were met, but Jiang Heyi was puzzled. Wouldn't the elemental mist be easy to control in this way?

“Easy?” Mint exclaimed. “That’s a great power that countless mages specializing in elemental control cannot master even after a lifetime of effort. It’s a mystery that only the highest-ranking mages have a chance to glimpse. And you’re saying it’s simple?”

Zhong Zemo asked curiously, "We triggered it by using your potion."

"Because the elemental fog itself is not difficult to trigger, what is really difficult is controlling it to keep chaining and reacting, and eventually merging together."

“If you want to use your meager elemental power to pry open the fog, try tossing a coin 100 times in a row and get heads every time.” Mint sighed. “I’m using a rather imprecise analogy, since I’m not an elemental expert, but now you should know how lucky you are, right?”

Now I understand... It seems they inadvertently created and witnessed the most amazing magical phenomenon in the world?

Original Fries said, "In other words, when we killed the Frog-Headed Stitches, we accidentally rolled a die that produced enough mist to kill both us and the Stitches, but also the possibility of surviving within that mist?"

"All the energy of the elemental mist was unleashed on the Stitches... This luck is terrifying." Mint was still marveling at this moment, "If even a little bit had leaked out, none of you would have been able to come back."

Thinking back to when they said they'd exchange a breath of good luck from orange tea for a giant firework...

It is indeed one of the most thrilling fireworks in the world; watching it for even a second longer could mean certain death.

"Why are you looking at me...? I almost killed everyone, shouldn't this be bad luck?" Orange Tea couldn't help but shrink back.

"To see such a spectacular sight, it's worth dying for!" the jailer clapped.

Chapter 24 You Can Dream

Jiang Heyi didn't tease Mint and readily handed over the remaining two bottles of [Soul Fragments].

Upon receiving the final payment, Mint was overjoyed. As she examined the fragments of her soul bound by mysterious magic, she praised Jiang Heyi for keeping his word.

"If you need any potions, be sure to come to me! I'm skilled in healing, poison, amplification, and enchanting." Mint quickly promoted herself, afraid of missing out on such a sincere and capable customer. "High quality at low prices, with strict quality control."

Strict quality control, you really dare to say that...

Mint didn't want to give up the client, the boundary between reality and illusion, and the boundary between reality and illusion also didn't want to let go of this witch.

Seeing Jiang Heyi pull out three more bottles of [Soul Fragments], the shameful witch immediately became excited.

"Is there anything else you'd like? I can give you a discount this time!"

"I'll buy you."

"You're so funny..."

When Mint noticed that the original flavor fries had circled around behind her again, her smile immediately stopped and she was sweating profusely.

"Don't misunderstand me, I have something to give you."

Jiang Heyi tossed the guild's precious jade to Bohe.

"Starry Sky Jade, this... isn't this a treasure containing teleportation power, something only top-tier mages can wield?"

The shameful witch's knowledge base is no joke. Previously, the jailer tried showing some items that were only circulated among players to the active merchants in Fengjia City. Most of the merchants couldn't answer what they were, only knowing that they had an extraordinary origin.

"It seems we can save some time explaining. The teleportation point is our guild headquarters. We hope you can come and visit us. If possible, please provide us with some academic or other support."

Stroking the smooth, warm guild gem, Mint tentatively asked, "I'm a little tired...can I not go?"

“We won’t take your labor for free. We can share some of the materials we collect when we go out with you for potion making. We can also give you a share of items like [Soul Fragments],” Jiang Heyi said. “At the same time, we don’t force you to stay in the guild. You can leave anytime you want.”

"I don't feel that tired after all. When do we set off?"

Inviting the Shameful Witch was much simpler than I imagined, you could even say it was effortless...

Upon landing, Mint opened her eyes and immediately began to examine the guild's furnishings. Like a new player, she was interested in everything she saw, even picking up a dilapidated chair to inspect it.

"Uh... this is your guild?" She looked disappointed.

"You think it's too shabby?"

Looking at the dragon girl and nun fast asleep on the ground not far away, embracing each other, Mint's eyes seemed to speak volumes—they didn't even have a bed, how shabby!

"We've only been established a short time, and we're lacking in everything." Zhong Zemo served the freshly roasted rabbit to Bohe as a welcome for her first visit.

"I thought the person who could produce the Starry Sky Jade would live in a magnificent palace... You guys aren't the thieves, are you? You stole the jewel from some high-ranking mage and entered their private domain."

Now he's being called a thief by the person who most resembles one.

"What high-ranking mage would live in such a shabby place?" Plain fries hit the nail on the head.

“That’s true.” After taking a bite of Zhong Zemo’s roasted rabbit, Bohe’s eyes lit up, and she picked it up and started gnawing on it without any manners.

"Roasted rabbit is also one of my go-to dishes?"

"You'll have to ask Cuttlefish; if he's willing to prepare one for you, then that's it."

"Hmm... If you provide me with three meals a day, it's not that I can't stay a little longer."

The group exchanged glances, silently conveying the same thought—what an embarrassing witch.

Jiang Heyi set aside a separate storage box and put the promised materials inside.

"Everything in the box is something you can use."

Mint gave a thumbs up: "You people are much better than those apothecaries in the Anna Empire."

The jailer was squatting beside the female doll, admiring her sleeping face, when he heard this and turned around: "What, is it because we can tolerate your embarrassing traits more?"

"Please don't ask me to make you a magic potion." Mint held a grudge.

"Alright, alright, it's mine." The jailer readily apologized, then suddenly remembered something.

He opened the storage box, took out a huge object, and placed it heavily on the ground.

"Perfect timing, great witch, could you tell us what use this is?"

"Great!" This pleased Mint, and she immediately ran over happily.

She froze at the sight of him.

The orange tea waved to the mint, but she brushed it aside.

She slowly squatted down, gently stroking the still hard and smooth scales, her face showing both excitement at witnessing the treasure and a touch of sadness.

"Siren..."

"What are the uses of the items we obtained during our trip to a temple?"

"The main usable material is scales. Siren scales can be used for forging, and grinding them can be used to make enchanting dust and potions."

Mint pointed to a special scale on the collar of her torso that resembled a heart and shimmered with a sea-blue light: "Only a siren who possesses this scale can master the power of words."

"Yan Ling?"

"They are the natural darlings of the sea, able to communicate magic simply through language. While most people are still mobilizing their magic, they have already completed the spell."

The jailer's heart burned with excitement: "What can this be made into?"

“It can be inlaid,” Mint said. “I once saw a high-ranking mage from the Anna Empire who possessed a staff inlaid with a core magic scale, which could grant the caster wondrous blessings.”

The jailer hurriedly tried to wake the nun so she could treat the scales, but was interrupted by Mint.

“An unskilled blacksmith will only ruin it.”

I can tell, this is one of the core elements for forging high-level equipment.

Such a valuable item, and they didn't give any hints at all! I almost missed it.

Following Mint's advice, Jailer moved the siren's torso into the fountain in the guild hall.

The fountain is in a very dilapidated state now, as no maintenance orders have been issued.

As the materials were added, the water element quickly gathered, and the clear water slowly flowed over the body, making the siren's scales shimmer and glow.

After this incident, everyone felt even more that bringing the shameful witch over was definitely worth it.

Although it was embarrassing, her knowledge was a great help.

Perhaps she really did study at the Imperial Academy?

But if that's the case, why would she have to resort to selling potions in a remote border town of the empire?

In any case, continuing one's studies at the Imperial University should be far more promising than venturing out into the world.

The shameful witch refused to answer this question, and she also kept quiet about the origins of her strange alchemy techniques and formulas, only saying that it was her superhuman talent.

Seeing Jiang Heyi hesitate for a long time in front of the forging table, Original Flavor Fries walked over and clicked the order button for him. "Does it really take you this long to decide whether or not to make a green quality garment?"

"I just……"

"Want to be a tragic hero who squeezes blood on an empty stomach?" The original-flavored fries paused. "You don't need to be so frugal."

Jiang Heyi shrugged.

Mint was allowed by Zhong Zemo to admire the rest of the guild's inventory, and after admiring it, she felt lightheaded as she walked.

She soon sidled up to Jiang Heyi, asking if she wanted more things packed into her box, as her creative potential was limitless!

"no."

Who knows if this guy will waste his time when he gets excited? Right now, they're allocating resources very frugally, so they can't afford to be more extravagant with this shameful witch.

"Surely a bed will do. You want me to come often, so I can't be left without a place of my own."

Anticipating Jiang Heyi's "no," she kept repeating to him like a broken record, "Give me a bed, a clean and tidy bed."

"Are you a child? You keep nagging because you can't get what you want!"

Jiang Heyi was defeated and had to go out to buy some materials to hand-make a paper for her using a puppet.

While everyone was analyzing the second floor of the [Clarity Underground Temple], she rested her chin on her hands and listened attentively by the bedside.

She knew nothing about the Clear Ones.

The continent they inhabited was called Anna, named after Anna, the strongest overlord on the continent who had ruled for 1000 years.

There is no church organization active in mainland China called the Clarity Ones, nor have I ever heard of the Eternal Night.

As for those outside mainland China, perhaps those merchants who specialize in maritime transport have heard of it.

Jiang Heyi was finally certain that the area they had teleported to was far from the initial continent of the game, a place that could only be reached through special methods.

Exploring the new map before other players made a fortune!

The game notification sound begins to play, signaling the imminent end of this round of the game.

Mint has already started working at the potion workshop, and with Jiang Heyi's promise, she is full of initiative.

"Potato, can I hide at your place for a while?" Zhong Zemo suddenly said. "With the money I have for a hotel, I could buy two sets of shrine maiden outfits."

It seems he's made up his mind not to go home for the time being.

"That's not a problem, but she'll probably block your way if you go to the school."

Filing for divorce is not the end; Zhong Zemo still has a difficult road ahead, and it will be some time before he is completely free.

The jailer suddenly asked, "Should we practice some PvP?"

"Practice? Why should we practice?" Plain Fries retorted. "Just coast along, do you really want to give it your all?"

"What if?"

"What if?"

"We accidentally ranked among the top, and we accidentally qualified for the offline competition, becoming an invited guild in the first event."

"Did you hear the notification tone?" said Plain Fries. "Time to wake up, dream time is over."