T0 Gaming Guild Saves the World

The jailer called out: "Orange Tea, I order you to transform into a bunny-eared beauty after you drop the reset scroll!"

"Ah, ah?" Orange Tea panicked. "Me...me?"

"Believers already have strong perception, and with the added enhancement of gluttony, they are like tigers with wings."

Orange Tea hadn't realized everyone's bad intentions and simply assumed it was a team need, so she nodded.

Back at the guild, Jiang Heyi found Mint.

He wanted to know what kind of existence the extraordinary power under the Avatar System would be in the eyes of the NPCs in the original StarCraft worldview.

"Gluttons, what are those?"

Mint blinked her big eyes, looking completely bewildered.

"You haven't taken up some weird religion, have you?" she suddenly became anxious. "Those sects in Anna are all bastards, carrion maggots. Don't believe in them."

The Anna Empire is not only home to numerous schools of thought, but also to a wide array of religions, leading to frequent conflicts of faith between these sects.

Mint's aversion to religious sects was blatant. When she took them on a tour of the capital, she looked down on a group of street preachers, calling them "living corpses without the ability to think."

Her attitude towards the gods was very simple.

If you appear to me, I will believe.

If there truly is a God, then it is the nun who rescued her from the mint field and brought her back to the church, granting her a second life.

Only she responded to her infancy.

This undisguised aversion led to her being harassed at the Star Speakers Academy. The conflict between her and her mentor stemmed from the latter mixing his own beliefs into the course explanations.

Mint instinctively loathed hearing these discordant notes before the sacred halls of knowledge and mystery, as irritating as playing a rap DJ in an auditorium where classical symphonies are being performed.

They were just waiting for the weapons at Garcia's workshop to be finished forging, and had nothing else to do at the moment.

The conversation unexpectedly touched on Mint's past at the college.

Jiang Heyi moved a chair and sat down next to Mint, who was mixing potions: "I don't believe Conrad's description that day, saying that you were so ashamed that you blew up the house because of a failed potion that you dropped out of school."

"I believe you, Mint."

Mint's pupils trembled.

"Although you are greedy, childish, dishonest, and like to show off..."

"Stop it!" Mint gritted her teeth. "You've gone on and on for too long! Give me a twist!"

“Okay, what I mean is, although you have many shortcomings, your willingness to keep trying and improving the potion formula shows that you are not someone who gives up easily.”

"Someone like you, how could you possibly choose to run away after making a mistake?"

"So, what happened?"

When the past is mentioned, it's hard to describe Mint's expression—hesitation, confusion, and a touch of sadness?

After Jiang Heyi's "turning point," all that remained in her eyes was smugness and an uncontrollable smile.

“It’s not something that can’t be said… After all, you’ve all called me Mom, the kids wouldn’t betray the ‘Mint Mom’ you’ve been calling me for so long, right?”

Mint wiped her hands, leaned against a clean table that wasn't used to store potions, and sat down with her hands supporting her weight.

"I want to prove my talent to some people and get more resources allocated to me."

"The potion-making program at the Star Speaker Academy is very famous and highly competitive. If you don't strive to be the best, you won't be qualified to enjoy certain things... After all, funds are limited."

Mint remained silent for a long time before letting out a long sigh.

"I can't beat her..."

“I’m not trying to make excuses… it’s just…” Mint’s eyes welled up with tears, but she stubbornly held them back, “She comes from a prestigious family. There are two Rank 8 Grand Mages in her family, and four who can be called Potions Masters.”

"If I had her resources... I would definitely be no worse than her, and I would definitely be better than her."

"I don't understand. She clearly has countless resources, so why does she insist on competing with us..."

"What does the Star Speaker's potion-making knowledge amount to compared to the countless books in her house?"

"What does the potion research funding allocated by the Star Speaker Academy amount to compared to a life of extravagance?"

"Why does she have to compete with us ordinary people who have nothing and can only participate in the trials layer by layer and climb up the ladder with great difficulty!"

Jiang Heyi remembered.

Mint said she came in second place in all the competitions she participated in at Star Speaker...

She was a genius of that year, a genius who, without resources, relied on her own talent and hard work to try to reach the highest peak of the empire's highest academy.

However, there was more than one genius that year.

Mint isn't afraid of relying on talent; she's only afraid of encountering a monster who has talent, resources, and connections all at once.

She tried her best to surpass her opponent in every trial, but was ruthlessly crushed each time.

The other side seemed to enjoy having such a talented runner-up, as it highlighted their own strength, and so...

Mint wants what she cares about.

Even if you don't care, you should still take it.

Even if she doesn't need it at all, as long as Mint can't get it, that's fine.

Mint did not give in, even when the other party bluntly stated, "Your resistance looks like a pet dog throwing a tantrum at its owner."

In private, mint is also described as a "toy".

Even though those who say this may not actually get close to the truth, they are happy to jokingly discuss how one genius is crushed by another.

This struggle lasted a whole year, and the unyielding mint finally fell.

It wasn't that her heart was broken, but rather that the other party had plundered all the research funds for potions.

Mint monopolized all the resources for every trial she planned to participate in.

Not a single grain was left.

Not daring to denounce the visitors from the sky, they vented their anger on Mint.

When her roommates stared at Mint with strange looks, she knew that the only way to maintain her dignity was to leave.

The other party wanted her to kneel down, but she didn't want to.

She just wouldn't accept it!

Chapter 77: I've been manipulated!

Despite Mint constantly saying "I'm not convinced" and "I'll win back sooner or later," her subconscious defensive posture of crossing her arms over her chest betrayed her inner unease.

When leading the boundary between the virtual and real worlds to the capital, he was hesitant and evasive when mentioning the academy.

Furthermore, when recounting this past, she never mentioned "her" real name, always using various pronouns.

That person was Mint's inner demon.

No matter what method she used, no matter how hard she tried, Mint never truly won even once.

Moreover, Mint herself probably knows that from the moment she leaves the capital, the gap between them will only widen.

Her privileged background allows her to easily access knowledge that Mint could only dream of. What kind of mentor does she want? The exchange of family interests can quickly pave the way for her, bringing a benefactor from afar to her doorstep.

The Star Speaker Academy was merely a prestige-enhancing path arranged for her by her family; their goal from the very beginning was simply to leave their name on the stone tablet at the academy's entrance.

But for Mint, the academy is everything.

Leaving the academy means losing access to knowledge.

"Yes, I love money. I want money, lots and lots of money."

Jiang Heyi felt a pang of sadness when she recalled what Bohe had said after she was teased for being greedy.

"Mint."

"Hmm?" Mint swung her toes, staring absently at the reflection of the floor tiles, seemingly lost in thought.

"Let us help you vent your anger."

Mint stopped walking, tilted her head, and said with a half-smile, "Do you know about their family's background?"

"I don't know, I just sensed that you were aggrieved and unwilling to accept it."

Mint pursed her lips slightly, and her smile vanished as soon as it appeared.

She laughed and scolded, "Are you idiots to get into a conflict with someone like that? You'll have a hard time getting by in the Anna Empire, you fools."

She was clearly reprimanding Jiang Heyi like that, but she herself couldn't do the same.

"For you, we're all willing to be idiots this once."

"No, I don't want to," Mint said. "This is a conflict between her and me... I want to win it back on my own!"

"Others are born sitting in the judges' box, while you're on the track. How do you expect to win?"

"..."

"Let me rephrase the question: Besides providing you with materials, what else can we do to help you?"

"You guys are really nosy."

There wasn't a hint of complaint in his tone.

"Then help me find books. Potion innovation and formula improvement both require a lot of knowledge," Mint joked. "It would be best to find me a place full of books so I can roam freely."

Zhong Zemo, who had been secretly eavesdropping for a long time, walked in.

"can."

"Huh?" Mint was confused. "My request is..."

Zhong Zemo interrupted, "I do know of one place with a rich collection of books."

Jiang Heyi frowned slightly. How come he didn't know there was such a thing...?

and many more! !

The 10th floor of the Underground Temple of the Clarity, [The Great Archives of the Clarity].

The Church of Eternal Night's goal is to destroy the Clear Ones. Important facilities like the Great Archives should not be destroyed after they are occupied.

Intending to speed things up and help Mint realize her wish as soon as possible, the forging time of the 5 Elemental Heart weapons has delayed the plan to reach the sixth level at the boundary between the virtual and real worlds.

Ordering materials and getting enough rest to maintain his condition both require time. Even though the master craftsman Garcia has temporarily put other orders on hold, it is conservatively estimated that it will take at least nine days to complete the project.

Everyone witnessed how exhausted they were after forging two weapons in a day and a half last time. Even though they now forge one weapon every two days, Original Flavor Fries is still worried that the father and son might die from overwork.

In addition, there is a one-day exhibition setup.

The journey to the virtual-real boundary will not begin for at least 5 days.

In order not to waste the reset time limit of the Screamer Snow Mountain quest, the side quest that can obtain Stardust cannot be opened at the boundary between the real and the virtual.

Zhong Zemo laughed and said, "Guilds that don't get any good items from the lottery don't have the problem of waiting for equipment upgrades."

It truly is a bittersweet happiness.

Hopping in the guild arena to practice and hone their skills became their best option out of necessity.

After the guild war, all specialized classes have been unlocked, and guilds with arenas can experience a variety of classes and familiarize themselves with their skills here.

Mint slurped up the scallion oil noodles Zhong Zemo had made for her, her eyes shining as she ate, occasionally making "mmm" sounds.

"Just eat, why are you making such a loud noise!"

Jiang Heyi and Original Fries stopped their match and stared at Mint, whose mouth was bulging, on the sidelines.

It's 99% likely intentional.

"The fact that you noticed me means your training isn't serious enough. Focus your attention now, this is a big deal related to your competition rewards!"

"Mmm~~~ I'll keep eating, 'slurp'~~ Mine, you guys keep playing, it's really good with rice."

This guy is watching them like they're just casual videos to watch while eating; he really knows how to enjoy himself.

The jailer suddenly became curious about a question.

"Mint, how's your actual combat skill?"

"Why are you suddenly asking about this?"