The young girl was none other than Yuan Shen Jie, whose nickname was 【Curse My Computer Automatically Downloads Yuan Shen】, and her real name was Su Yu.
If the other Players in the game saw her image, they would definitely exclaim, “Holy crap!”
Her in-game avatar was a tall, ambitious big sister, standing just over 1.7 meters.
But her current appearance was that of an underage, flat-chested loli. Although she was already an adult, her figure was regretfully so.
She rummaged through the clutter-filled bed for her phone, confirmed it still had power, and then dialed a number...
“Beep... beep... beep...” The other side didn't answer.
Then she called again.
“Beep... beep... *click*... Hello?”
The loli's face lit up with joy, and she quickly asked, “Are you asleep, Xiao Qing?”
The person on the other end was probably not angry initially, but upon hearing that question, anger instantly surged into her mind.
“I was asleep!! Spit it out if you have something to say, otherwise, I'm hanging up!”
Su Yu's eyes brightened; she really wasn't asleep! She quickly brought up the topic.
“No, no, no! Xiao Qing, do you know about 'Abyss'? The virtual game that suddenly started testing today?”
The other side sounded a bit impatient. “Of course, I know, and that was yesterday. Do you want to see what time it is now, Yu Jie? Are you a fool?
And I told you, I can't find its server for this game at all. If you're asking me to help you get a test account, then forget about it!”
Su Yu replied somewhat weakly, “It's none of that! I was chosen for the internal test, it's just that...”
“What?” Su Yu's words were cut off halfway by the person on the other end of the phone.
“You didn't tell me about such a good thing!” It was clear that the voice on the other end was filled with indignation.
“Because I just got out of the game...” Su Yu's voice became softer and softer...
“Holy crap! From the time the slots were announced until now, you played for almost eight hours before remembering to call me?
No! Eight hours? Are you trying to die? And you can call me right after coming out, do you think I'm an idiot?...”
Listening to the other person's nagging, Su Yu was extremely embarrassed and quickly explained, “No, that's not it, this is the main reason I'm looking for you...”
“Alright! Stay home, I'll be right over!”
...
In a flash, several days had passed.
During this time, the Mikelson World Tree was able to earn nearly a thousand Origin Points every day.
And the Players' levels had all reached level 19, which was the limit that the Zelant world bubble could sustain.
With sufficient reserves, Mikelson naturally lifted the restrictions on Origin consumption.
The quota of Origin Points available to Players was increased from 50 points per day to 500 points per day, a tenfold increase.
You can't catch a wolf without sacrificing a cub.
Mikelson clearly knew that the extremely low survival rate of the dungeon during this period must have attracted attention, and might even have been reported to the Association headquarters.
Before long, the adventurers entering the world bubble would have their strength, quality, and equipment improved by more than one level!
Things went as he expected; the message board about the Mikelson World Tree was already filled with curses. Even the Magic Daily had a record of this matter.
Excerpt from the Magic Daily, Mikelson World Tree Special Report.
【Recently, discussions about the Mikelson World Tree's Level 1 dungeon have been rampant. This reporter, in the spirit of seeking truth through experimentation, formed a team and entered the dungeon!
Although this reporter is only a registered Bronze adventurer, having traveled extensively for many years, he has considerable experience! But I am sorry to say that we were swept out before even seeing the BOSS of the first stage.
What I want to say is that this dungeon is extremely insidious, cunning, malicious, shameless... (nearly ten thousand words of insults and complaints omitted)...
In short, I advise low-level adventurers who have not yet entered not to be deceived by the title of 'Weakest World Tree'! You will only waste money and items for nothing.】
Below the report, readers' replies could be displayed in real time. Although the principle was unclear, well, that's just how magic is.
【Damn the exploding spiders, damn the giant pendulums, damn the statue knights! Especially those five damn Monster Priests, they actually repeatedly crouched and taunted me! Damn this dungeon, if I go again, I'll kill myself!】
【Where is the Magic Department? Where is the Holy Hall? Where is the Association? Are you relevant departments just sitting around doing nothing? You define such a perverse dungeon as a Level 1 dungeon! Should us low-level professionals just not live?!】
【Looking through, my progress should be the highest. I advise everyone, if you can clear the first stage, retreat quickly! Listen to me, do not easily step into that damned castle!】
...
In the reception room of the Teleportation Hall, a ten-person exploration team formed by the local association put down their newspapers and documents.
“Everyone, you must have already seen the information regarding the Mikelson World Tree!” In the reception room, a melodious voice like an oriole sounded.
A white-haired elf wearing a cinched leather armor stood in the center of the reception room. Metal buckles protruding from her shoulder blades were entwined with Mithril chains, the other end connected to a greatsword two feet taller than her head.
Her snow-white long hair fell to her waist, braided into interwoven three-strand plaits by the girl, swaying gently with her movements.
She was the captain of the special dungeon exploration team, a Natural Elf proficient in both combat and magic, named Gale Isaac.
She had gathered all the members here for the final battle arrangements.
“The dungeon's interior changes greatly. According to the latest information, the dungeon environment is still constantly changing! Therefore, the data is for reference only and cannot be fully trusted!
According to the Magic Department's speculation, this might be an extremely rare 'World Tree Activation' phenomenon. However, this phenomenon has an inducing factor, and the Magic Department analyzes that there should be a special item deep within the dungeon.”
At this point, the captain took out five portraits. If the Players saw them, they would be greatly surprised, because the portraits depicted the appearances of their game characters.
“This is the latest intelligence from the Magic Department. These humanoid monsters are extremely cunning and can also manipulate monsters. They have been named 'Monster Priests' by the Magic Department. If you encounter them in the dungeon, you must not be careless or underestimate them!”
The team members passed around the photos, deeply imprinting the Players' appearances in their minds.
Knock knock knock ~
The door was knocked. Isaac was a little confused; at this time, who would be looking for them?
“Adult Isaac, I am the supervisor of the Teleportation Center. I am here to inform you that the Mikelson World Tree is ready for entry. Also... someone wants to see you. He said he is your friend!”
Friend? Isaac became even more puzzled.
“Tell him to wait, I'll be there shortly.”
After deploying various tasks, Isaac followed the supervisor to the Teleportation Hall, where a white-haired old man had been waiting for a long time.
“Professor? Why have you come to Skyrim Province?”
Seeing the person, Isaac was a little surprised. This was one of her professors when she studied magic in the Imperial Capital.
“I am now the principal of the Skyrim Province Magic Academy! But you, Isaac! You are young and promising, it's a pity they made you an explorer at your current level!”
“Professor, you flatter me. Our elf lifespan is long, these few decades don't matter. Dedicating myself to Epsilon is the true meaning of my life.”
The two teacher and student, who hadn't seen each other for a long time, first exchanged pleasantries, and then finally stated their intentions.
