above the ring

Chapter 9 Reality, time travel and Melina

Lear went into the woods and found a bush.

He changed into a red and green Garek soldier suit, then took out the reusable torch he had just bought, and lit it.

In a real game, it is impossible to fool the monsters in the game except for the idle intrusion players.

But in this dream that is infinitely close to reality, such a disguise still has a certain effect.

Probably, it is similar to the effect of "simulation".

Lear didn't accept Rune's power enhancement, and he didn't have the bloody smell after the murder, and even the listless appearance of those Grek soldiers was very similar.

So, Lear, who was extremely calm, held the torch high, and hung a straight sword on his waist, walked past the bonfire set by Grek soldiers in the depths of the forest as if there was no one else around. Under the doubtful gaze of several Grek soldiers, he walked past .

Sure enough, these soldiers didn't have much sanity anymore, but anyone with a brain would at least stop and question a soldier they didn't know.

These soldiers not only did not, but watched Lear leave.

Lear didn't go straight to the cave in the deep forest, although he also wanted to meet the orc from Fam Yazra, as the first "reverse teacher" in the whole series of the ring of law, he didn't want to go. Checking in is a bit unreasonable. (Note 1)

Moreover, this orc who came to Sky City is the evidence of the connection between Stonewell, Storm City and the previous era, that is, the Storm Age.

Fam Yazra, the royal city of the dragon king Platon Sanks, the center of the world in the age of storms, is a city suspended above the sky in the game. It was once magnificent and majestic, but now it is on the verge of collapse up.

This is the later map, but the monsters on the later map appeared in Novice Village. Whether it is Lear or those friends who want to analyze the plot of the Ring of Law, they can guess the relationship between Ningmgfu and Sky City.

Probably, Ningmgfu used to be under the sky city, and the huge sky city was built in Ningmgfu.

Well, for example, the ruins near the forest, Lear remembers that some people have made textual research on the post bar. On the ruins of the ruins of Ningmgfu, those patterns are very similar to the patterns of the Dragon King boss battle site in Sky City, even Possibly from the same origin.

Near the small ruins outside the forest, Lear felt a little bit emotional, a new generation replaces the old, dynasties change, the world rises and falls, well, this is the mythical world of the West, so it’s okay.

Lear felt more and more that it was right for him to come with the mentality of traveling, um, just don't kill yourself.

Along the path near the forest, all the way to the east, after passing the ruins, the vision suddenly becomes clear.

A small golden tree hangs in the distance, reflecting the wilderness under the light. Right in front of it is a huge military camp. Greek's soldiers can be seen everywhere. They are stationed in a ruin, their morale is low, as if A remnant army that has suffered a defeat.

Of course, if there were no coffin cars that were extremely conspicuous because of their huge size, perhaps the desolation would be even worse.

Looking to the left hand, a level that is still majestic even if it is dilapidated stands between the two mountains. The emblem of the Storm King and the banner of the Golden Tree are overlaid on it, declaring the former owner of this place.

However, terrifying sword marks passed through the mountain, and a large number of traces of damage spread all over the city wall of the checkpoint. The faintly visible broken walls and broken rocks made this once majestic pass lose its former color.

"This is the place where the Valkyries fought."

Lear felt a little kind, and even felt very happy to see the hideous and terrifying sword marks.

The source of this kindness and happiness is probably the sympathy after being abused by the Valkyries thousands of times. Lear is very proud that he has successfully bounced back the first stage, and has never dodged once. Although he stopped at the second stage Scarlet Bloom and Clone Sword Skill, but that's pretty powerful, okay?

Look at the gates of this level are gone. Either it was knocked open by a car crashing into the city, or it was smashed into pieces by a few swords of the Valkyrie. Think about the powerful flowing water sword skill of "Waterfowl Flurry", combined with the divine power of the Valkyrie, to smash it into pieces. The checkpoint door seems to be really not a problem.

how do you feel
Why is it so cool?

Sure enough, it was really cool to fight that old monster of Greg.

In the game it is, in the dream it is just imagination.

When the time comes to challenge this Greg, should we give him a few big pussies or a few kicks?

How about pruning branches and leaves for him?Well, Lear thinks this plan is okay.

The big pussy is for beating horses. Greg is so thorough that he probably has no balls. With so many hands and feet on his body, it looks too obtrusive. It would be nice to trim it and make it look more comfortable.

Thinking of this, Lear came to the storm checkpoint.

Just like the previous few times, he casually touched the blessing point of the storm level, and thought that he would see Melina soon, Lear felt even happier.

As if extreme joy begets sorrow, after touching the blessing point, Lear's eyes suddenly went dark, and he lost consciousness.

"And I remember all my childhood dreams" (I still remember my childhood dreams)

"I find it hard to get them out of my mind"
Lear was awakened by the ringing of the phone.

"Hey! Lear, why didn't you come to work today? You won't be in a hurry!"

Lear, who was not clear-headed, looked up at the time, good guy, it's 08:30.

It's over, today's clock-in and attendance are gone.

"I, I'm a little uncomfortable."

"Last night, the Valkyrie again, are you really uncomfortable?"

Old Feng was scolding, but he still asked worriedly.

"It's a little uncomfortable."

"Tell you to play less games. It's not that you have a person growing on your liver. I can't bear such a physical condition. I will count today's attendance for you, and you will come as usual in the next few days. You can still get the perfect attendance award this month." Take it, I'll just say that you were sent by me, it's okay."

"Thank you, Old Feng."

"Thank you, you are the only one in my group who has the most attendance. This month's full attendance award is estimated to be you alone. I will not take care of who you will take care of. Oh, by the way, come to the company in the afternoon, I am a little I'll leave it to you."

"it is good."

"Okay, hang up."

Lear held the phone, looking at the time, he was a little dazed.

He felt like the timing was a little off.

That feeling is like suddenly coming to another time zone, a state where the inherent biological clock is completely disrupted.

"Alas" Lear sighed, only because he didn't get to see the living Melina.

After a little delay, Lear got out of bed, opened the door, and saw the roommate who was packing his luggage.

"Get up, ouch, you don't look good, no wonder you didn't go to work today, what's the matter, are you sick?"

"Uh, it's been a bit rough these days, I took half a day off today. What are you"

"I'm going back to my hometown. My mother asked my elder brother to find me a job. We work in the Murakami Credit Union. It's been a few years since I graduated. I've had enough fun, and I can't make a name for myself in starting a business. , although I earn a lot of money every day, but you also know that I... oh, don’t mention it, I dare not tell my mother what I do every year when I go home during the Chinese New Year, it’s embarrassing.”

"Well, I understand, you have to have a stable job."

"Yeah, I think the same way. Like you, I don't have much ability to find a job. I have already laid down. When the job is stable in the future, my life will be better, and my mother won't have to work every day. I'm nagging. Last night I cut off all the contacts I had before, and I couldn't. Alas, I will change my mobile phone number when I go back. I will call you when the time comes. When you come to my place, I'll take you to eat the best noodle stew we have there."

"Haha, I'm so kind, I wish you all the best."

"Let me borrow your good words! Oh yes, this is for you."

The roommate handed over a card.

Gold lace, pure black background, it reads, "Hilans, Empathy Night [-]% Off Cocktail Gold Gift Card".

There is a small note at the bottom: This card can only be used once and is valid until March 2023, 3.

"The one-time gold card for Helens Bar, this is employee benefits. Generally, the bosses come to drink with a permanent card. I asked. This is a gift card, which can be transferred. For one night within the validity period, all cocktails All [-]% off, basically the cost price, very cost-effective, bring friends, just use this card to pay.”

"You know, I don't drink."

"Not all cocktails are alcohol, there are many delicious and beautiful drinks, and, this is a gift card, I know that it is difficult for you to sell insurance, you can also give this thing to customers, In case a big order can be drawn."

"You're right, but it's still a little expensive, I"

"Take it away, don't be a mother-in-law. I won't need it after I leave. My friends here are not short of this. It's still useful to give it to you. It's useless to give it to others. Take it."

"Thank you then."

Lear accepted the gift card sheepishly, and he turned the card to the back.

A golden eye seemed to be gazing at him.

Those golden eyes were both familiar and unfamiliar, which deeply attracted Lear.

It didn't take long for Lear to recover from his daze, only to realize that his whole body was already dripping with sweat, and he felt a sense of collapse.

The roommate ran to the balcony to answer the phone, and didn't seem to notice his abnormality.

Lear looked at the card again, the back was just patterns that looked like eyes, and there was no such terrifying gaze at all.

"I'm probably really tired."

Lear shook his head, put the card away, went to the bathroom and washed his face with cold water.

In the afternoon, Lear went to the company and got another news.

"Lear, I'm going to be transferred to another district next month, and I'm going to be the district manager of the Canal District."

"Good thing, old Feng, you have been promoted."

"Yeah, I've been promoted from team leader to district manager. I've jumped to the second level. I'll be busy in the future."

"Congratulations, Old Feng."

"Hey~ don't mention it, I'm still not used to changing the working environment suddenly, and the Canal District is far away from my home, so I have to get up early every day, it's too difficult."

It was too difficult to speak, but Lear could clearly see the happy expression on Old Feng's face.

"In a few days, your new team leader will arrive. He is a young man, a little younger than me, and about your age, but he is quite aggressive and has professional knowledge. He is a real famous college student. When the time comes, you and She studied hard and learned it, and she will be the team leader under my subordinates in the future."

"Okay, I will work hard." Lear smiled and handed Lao Feng a card.

"What is this?"

"Gift card from Helens Bar, I don't drink alcohol, but you should need it, just take it as congratulations on your promotion."

"Haha, thank you, but what is the relationship between us, you can take it back quickly, I can't accept this, and it's useless if I accept it, but you are more useful. I go there to be in charge of life insurance and critical illness insurance. We can’t persuade those who are willing to buy these types of insurance to drink, and if I give them a gift card from a bar, isn’t that harmful.”

"Uh, well, I really don't know about that."

"Haha, so. This is given to you by your roommate. You keep it, and you can use it when you find a girlfriend in the future."

"I guess I'll have to find a girlfriend in my next life."

"No, what if some unlucky girl takes a fancy to you."

"Stop talking."

"Ha ha."

In the evening, Lear had just returned home, and answered a phone call with trembling hands.

"Lear?"

The voice was hoarse.

"Miss Li."

This is the landlord.

"Has Xiao Peng left?"

"Uh, he's gone, the afternoon flight."

"Well, you can live on your own recently, and the rent is still the same as before."

"Thank you, Sister Li, you, haven't you found a tenant?"

"No, I don't want to look for it anymore. There are a lot of things these days. It will take a while. Okay, I will let you know. Don't worry, work hard and hang up."

After the phone was hung up, Lear slumped on the sofa and heaved a sigh of relief.

I don't know why, but today he feels very tired. Although what he does is not worse than before, and there is nothing sad, but the roommate left, Lao Feng was promoted, and the landlord sister who has not heard from him for 80 years The phone call made him a little overwhelmed.

At noon, my roommate went out to have dinner with his friend. He didn’t call Lear, and he didn’t mention it. In the afternoon, when Lao Feng talked about his promotion, he could only take this gift card as a congratulatory gift. In the evening, the landlord called. Lear was most afraid of the landlord saying that the price would increase.

With his current salary, he can only afford to pay for the shared rent.

Lao Feng also said that this card can be kept until he finds a girlfriend
Lear didn't take it seriously, he knew from a very early age that no girl would like a boy who could only play games, especially when he was poor and a middle school student.

Shaking his head, Lear stared at the ceiling and sighed.

"Maybe that's the reality."

Only games and dreams are happy.

Suddenly, the ceiling began to shake and spin.

Lear stood up abruptly, holding onto the sofa.

earthquake?
The world is spinning, and the light inside and outside the window is like a flickering comet, which is covered in just a moment.

An unknown force acted on Lear's side, and everything around him was replaced by mist. In the sea of ​​mist, Lear seemed to see endless, howling souls.

Lear felt that he began to fall, as if he was doing free fall, falling into a bottomless abyss.

His soul is like a falling leaf, drifting stubbornly in the torrent, resisting the sudden and merciless waves, unwilling to sink or bend, stubbornly shuttling through the misty world.

until the light appeared.

Blessed light, steady and warm.

Outside the storm level, on the side of the stone road covered with weeds, the wind gently blows the grass blades growing in the cracks, and they are blooming with purple and pink flowers.

Lear opened his eyes.

【Storm Level】

A picture appeared in Lear's mind: "A city standing in the storm, the wind dances with the eagle, a lonely old man stands on the city wall, his vision is far away, and the ochre-yellow cloak moves with the wind , looking at everything in the city."

Lear knew in an instant what this picture was describing.

The gate of Stonewell City, where the "Ominous Omen" Markit is guarding.

Taking a deep breath, now, no matter how stupid Lear is, he knows that this is not a dream.

"Is this time travel?"

Lear couldn't say it well, but he immediately stopped his thoughts from extending.

Because, under the light of the golden tree at night in the borderland, a woman wearing a black robe, with half of her face covered by a hood, slowly emerged in the mist of the soul like dots of starlight.

"Hello."

Her voice was sweet, but she tried to keep herself dignified.

"He who came through the fog."

"My name is Melina."

She suddenly lifted her robe gently, revealing a brown dress. Below the hem of the white skirt was a pair of black boots, which looked full of texture without the slightest sense of spirit.

She knelt on one knee, raised her black hood with hands covered in white marks, her short pinkish-brown hair was naturally curly, parted on both sides of her pretty face, and slowly raised her head, a quiet and beautiful face in the night Appeared in soft golden light.

Her eyes are particularly eye-catching, and they also attract Lear's gaze: the right eye is a pure golden pupil, the left eye is closed tightly, and a black tattoo with three claws is attached to it.

"I want to talk to you about a condition."

Melina said so.

PS: Change first and then change.

Note 1: Bouncing teacher refers to some bosses whose combat mode is relatively simple and allows players to skillfully use bouncing skills. This orc's attack mode is very simple, and it can almost be rebounded. It should be regarded as the first bouncing teacher. Even beginners can easily complete bouncing. It is recommended that friends who want to play bouncing can go to it to try and practice. The second bouncing teacher, I recommend everyone to go to the "Mengliu Catacombs" to find the cemetery fighter to practice , this boss is also relatively easy to bounce back.

There are still a lot of anti-teachers in the back, such as "White King" and "Knight of the Furnace". These are relatively classic and difficult bosses. I will not explain them one by one in the follow-up, but you must not go to Try to bounce back "Ominous Omen" and Greg, although these two are the bosses of Novice Village, they are very unfriendly to beginners: one has a seamless two-stage attack, and a lightsaber skill that is almost impossible to bounce; One is that multi-stage damage is more, and there are a lot of skills that cannot be bounced back, such as hitting the ground, throwing skills, and magic.When you practice rebounding on a few small bosses and find the rhythm and feeling, try again, the effect will be better.

　Thanks to the book friends for their collections and recommendation votes, especially thanks to the book friend named "Madman from the City" for his comments, thank you for your support, because ah, you finally let me know that my writing is not stand-alone
　　Here are a few more words in the author's words: In order to take care of readers who have never played the ring of law or have no special understanding of the plot of the ring itself, I focused on the expression of the basic settings, and the point where the whole game's plot really begins is the player It started from the moment I accepted Melina's proposal, so from the next chapter, I will mainly focus on advancing the plot. Let me say it first, and write whatever I think of. Sometimes the logic is not smooth. Make revisions after the update, the old rule, "change first and then change", and then this book will continue to write until my creative passion is reduced to 0 (reverse the Valkyrie with bullets), and then I will go back and write the outline has been completely established Another novel of mine, I won't come back to fill in the gaps until that novel is finished. Book friends, please read and cherish it.

　　My writing is generally for Tu Yile. Although my childhood dream was to be a writer, in reality I still have to rely on work to support my family. The purpose is to practice my writing and write something I want to write in my spare time, and writing manuscripts is also the same. My work is closely related, so there is no way to update it regularly, after all, I am not a professional author. Of course, if the writing performance can replace work, then I will talk about it, but according to my three days of fishing and two days of posting on the Internet, I still like it The way of writing some details to pave the way and dig holes is not suitable for online articles. Just complain

　　


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