T0 Gaming Guild Saves the World

【Desperate Strike】: Abandon all shields and transform them into a powerful strike.

Just thinking about the skill's name made everything unfold naturally.

In the world of Proof of the Stars, skills are like instincts etched into the minds of every player character. Learning is just a formality; once you think of using them, releasing them is as effortless as eating and drinking.

It's as if it were a real, existing skill.

The roaring flames flickered and died in mid-air. In the instant the explosion rang out, the short sword, which had been thrust out with all its might, pierced into the tree spirit chieftain's hideous face. Then, using the force of the fall, it slashed hard!

The flames shattered the treant chieftain's hard bark armor, leaving the brittle surface as crispy as a suckling pig's skin.

With a "rip," a large piece of bark was torn apart by Jiang Heyi, and the dark green sap boiled under the still-hot bark, making a "hissing" sound.

It's like placing crisp, raw meat slices on a heated iron plate.

Jiang Heyi chose to confront the most dangerous front, while the white-haired female elf controlled by Original Flavor Fries moved with light steps, dodging the waving vines, and came behind the tree spirit chieftain.

She chose the same skill as Jiang Heyi, except that the [Backwater] skill was positioned at the waist.

Kidney explosion is a choice based on the player's personal understanding, but the tree spirits in this world shouldn't have kidneys, right?

It didn't matter anymore; along the gap in the broken bark, the knife also sank deep into the tree spirit chieftain's body.

Zhong Zemo raised the tattered shield high above his head and slammed it down on the tree spirit's head like a pile driver.

"80!"

"80!"

The tree spirit chieftain, who had intended to rise from the ground and escape, was unexpectedly buried in the soil once again.

This became the final straw that broke the tree spirit chieftain's back. In the raging fire, it shrieked mournfully, its body shattered, and the scattered particles of light merged into the four people's bodies.

With the experience gained, the jailer immediately unleashed the Blessing of Wind to accelerate everyone, sucking up the falling debris along the way and leading the group to escape the tree spirit's encirclement.

LOL, they don't dare to linger in battle.

The moment the treant chieftain fell, the approaching, heavy footsteps nearly stopped their hearts and lungs.

Having escaped the tranquil forest and arrived in the open wilderness, the four of them collapsed to the ground, panting heavily.

The game's stamina is a hidden attribute that cannot be viewed through the interface. Some players speculate that it is linked to real-world physical fitness, while others believe that everyone starts at the same point and can improve it through certain in-game methods.

Jiang Heyi didn't know whose statement was correct, but in the end he felt a strong sense of sluggishness. When he thrust out the desperate attack, his body was somewhat out of control, which should be the negative effect of his stamina being exhausted.

"Did you play something wrong this time?"

Now that everyone has survived and escaped the battle, it's time to do a post-game analysis.

This is a classic part of playing games together in the group. The jailer naturally understood that Jiang Heyi meant no harm, so he cooperated by widening his eyes.

"Hey, hey, hey, wasn't my elemental shield applied in time enough? How can that be my fault?"

"But you were the only one who got swept away by the tree spirit."

"You're so selfless, always playing support until the death. Don't you understand the spirit of dedication?"

“I’m a support player too,” Zhong Zemo decided to take credit.

"You have a big shield, you feel completely safe, while I'm as flimsy as paper."

They're back, everyone's back. We used to chat and banter like this when we played together, it was so lively and fun.

If it weren't for the need to argue with life, the voice chat channel would be filled with laughter every night.

"The roster is an issue."

The conversation, ostensibly about sharing dishes but actually just mutual flattery, was interrupted by the calm voice of the original-flavored fries; she always spoke concisely.

She said, "We need a believer to liberate the jailers."

The fact that the jailer was able to use a few wide-range spells earlier did alleviate the predicament of being surrounded and beaten.

"Are there any other believers in the group that you can bring over?"

"They've already formed cliques with smaller groups they're more familiar with."

Zhong Zemo sighed helplessly, "Then it seems we can only find lone wolf players."

Plain Fries glanced indifferently at the jailer: "Before that, the spoils."

The jailer immediately realized what was happening and shouted, "Gold coins are popping!" He then threw everything from his backpack in front of everyone.

Plain fries: "Tsk, all fancy stuff."

A purple, beating heart caught everyone's attention.

[Heart of the Treant]: The dwelling place of a powerful demonic soul.

According to the rarity table of white, green, purple, red, gold, and rainbow drops, this is already considered to be the best drop that players can obtain in the early stages of the game.

Without any guidance, no one knew what other uses it might have besides being sold.

The crowd suddenly fell silent.

"Did you hear that...?"

Before Jiang Heyi could finish speaking, Plain Fries casually said, "I heard it, over there."

not far away.

"Didn't we agree to distribute according to contribution? At least give me a share, right?"

Wearing the believer's outfit initially provided by the system, the human girl looked at her three companions in front of her with a wronged expression as they ignored her requests and began to count their spoils in front of her, her disappointment evident.

The other party didn't bother to explain at all, and chuckled as they discussed where to conduct the transaction after returning home.

Jiang Heyi and his group, hiding in the shadows, witnessed everything. It wasn't just the two scoundrels he encountered who were using the game's allocation settings to trick people.

Before more people discover this pitfall, there will likely be more careless people who fall into it.

"what!"

Zhong Zemo stood up, wanting to do something, but it was too late.

Perhaps annoyed by the noise of the believers, the three who were about to leave each used a skill.

Just like Jiang Heyi's sudden attack that turned the tables, the believers were clearly unprepared and collapsed instantly.

With no neutral units other than the player witnessing the event, the three were completely immune to any assistance from the Judgment Knight.

The fraud, coupled with the attempted murder of the victim, forcing her into an hour-long period of weakness, is rather disgusting.

Zhong Zemo is a very upright person. As a teacher, he sets a good example. Even though it was just a game, he couldn't suppress his anger after witnessing such disgusting things.

Jiang Heyi stopped him.

"If something goes wrong during the execution of justice, death will not only result in weakness but also wear out our current equipment. Now we must prioritize using every penny to power gems."

Seeing that Zhong Zemo was in a bad mood, Jiang Heyi smiled and said, "She is obviously a follower of the Lone Wolf player. Her weakened state lasts for an hour, which is enough for us to find out if she can join the team."

The follower named [Flavorful Orange Tea] still did not choose to return to Windpod City. She manipulated her spirit body and remained silent in place. If it weren't for the sudden appearance of several people in front of her, she probably wouldn't have come to her senses.

Communication is a skill, Jiang Heyi glanced at the prison guard.

This guy is socially anxious, a social terrorist, which is a perfect fit for his profession.

"Would you please step aside for a moment so I can speak more?"

"What's there to avoid?" Jiang Heyi thought to herself, pursing her lips.

Jiang Heyi was somewhat apprehensive about whether to accept a newcomer into a small circle where everyone already knew each other's temperaments and distances. However, the nature of the game meant that no one could deal 9999 damage in one hit, and cooperation was essential for achieving twice the result with half the effort.

This feeling of needing to break out of one's comfort zone again, to give newcomers some space, and to adapt to each other, seems like something I haven't experienced in a long time.

A short while later, the jailer returned with a smile.

"Got it, she's willing to team up with us."

None of us are particularly fussy people. Since we've made a decision and received a response, we'll just go with the flow.

"Can you tell what kind of person he is?"

"A local resident of Chengning City, a freshman in college, whose hobbies are cooking, puzzles, and reading comics, and who is 166cm tall..."

Jiang Heyi and the other two stared wide-eyed, their mouths slightly agape.

Wait, wait, something's not right.

Chapter 6 This is what a lucky person is like, according to Orange Tea.

Jiang Heyi only wanted to get to know his new teammates a little better, to prepare for whether they would spend time together temporarily or for a long time, but the prison guard got far more information than he had imagined...

【Flavored Orange Tea】is a gaming newbie.

The reason I joined the Stars of Proof was simply because I saw a friend sharing a reservation link during a discussion, and I clicked on it casually.

Prior to this, her gaming experience was limited to mobile games; she had no experience with consoles or PCs.

If cloud gaming counts as gaming experience, then she has indeed watched some game strategy videos.

Orange Tea was very candid, afraid that her lack of experience might be mistaken for "fraud".

Upon hearing that Jiang Heyi and his three companions were a fixed team, Orange Tea hesitated and said, "I might not be very good at it, so the material allocation can be done later, it's okay."

Hey, it's not a big deal if you're bad at the game.

Jiang Heyi and his friends know plenty of people who are terrible at games; if being bad at games is a sin, then they should at least be sentenced to life imprisonment.

After a game, the blood pressure of those playing with them fluctuates wildly, and the names on the Book of Life and Death flash back and forth. Adding an LED could blind the Ten Kings of Hell.

Sometimes Jiang He has to thank these silly friends for making him have the idea of ​​soaking goji berries for health at such a young age.

Because he has tasted so much, his mindset has become incredibly peaceful. He can calmly deal with being scammed or cheated.

Whether Orange Tea can become a long-term teammate depends on whether it can match the compatibility of the group.

When they met again in Windpod City, Orange Tea introduced herself to everyone and learned each person's nickname from the social terrorist, Jailer Bro.

Compared to a full ID, a fun nickname can shorten the distance between people much faster.

With the addition of orange tea, the team's composition finally looks presentable.

Jiang Heyi, ID: [Cyber ​​Potato]

Zhong Zemo, ID: [All Mankind Takes to the Skies]

Original Flavor Fries

All three chose the martial arts style. Except for Zhong Zemo, who tended to support and protect and raised a large shield, Jiang Heyi and Original Flavor Fries would choose a more offensive specialization in the future.

[Jailer Appraisal Expert], the only mage in the team.

【Flavorful Orange Tea】, a gaming newbie, full-time support player.

The original flavor fries are the highest grade, already at level 7.

Jiang Heyi, Zhong Zemo, and the prison guard are in the second tier, and they are only level 5.

Orange Tea lv4.

Jiang Heyi naturally became the captain of the five-person team, responsible for planning and decision-making.

Generally speaking, this kind of role is best played by a support-oriented character, such as Zhong Zemo who can draw fire and hold up a shield, or Ju Zicha, who can receive the focus of protection from the whole team.

Orange Tea is a complete newbie with almost zero gaming experience, so there's no need to consider it.

Zhong Zemo didn't want to be the team leader simply because he wanted to have a more relaxed time.

As for the original flavor fries...

"Not interested in."

Those three cold and simple words placed the responsibility on Jiang Heyi's shoulders.

The saying "the capable are often rewarded" probably refers to this.

Dandelion Street is the trading district in the northern part of Fengjia City. It connects directly to the main trade route of the Anna Empire after leaving the city gate. Therefore, caravans from the north and south stop here to sell their goods, and the shops along the street are bustling with activity.

Two days is enough time for players of the Stars of Proof to spontaneously and implicitly form some rules.

Along the road just across Dandelion Street, players holding up signs seeking to make trades can be seen everywhere – this is a spontaneous result.

Since the game allows players to turn off chat in the current area, many people chose to shout at the top of their lungs, creating a scene reminiscent of when Jiang Heyi's parents took her back to their hometown for Chinese New Year and happened to be there on market day.

"They don't even know how to make money. The Proof of the Stars should be launching something like a map megaphone or a world megaphone, put it in the store, and sales will be booming," Jailer Bro joked.