As a player, can you be normal?

Chapter 798 Redemption Corridor (X) Talent Market (√) Adam (Talent)
Marger is a talented person.

An absolute talent.

Li Nuo should understand one thing: if his opponent is Marger, his chances of winning are less than 50%.

When Li Nuo saw STEAM appear, his first reaction was that he didn't know how to explain it to Sister Hei and the others.

Adam explained, "In our world, there's a gaming platform called STEAM, that's all."

The Bayer-Kinworth trio were very dissatisfied with this explanation because they couldn't understand it.

And so, Li Nuo and Xiao Wu returned to December 1, 1887.

Then, together with the idiot couple and Amuro, they returned to the land of dreams.

Viktor seemed to know what Lino wanted to ask, so he simply handed him a bunch of forms and told him to look at them himself.

"I have no idea what Brother Ma is thinking, but to be honest... I really didn't expect this move."

Victor's voice accompanied the content of the tablet computer displayed in front of Li Nuo.

It was around November 25th.

That is, 6 days ago.

Marger bought a stone tablet from a counterfeiter somewhere. It was a very powerful stone tablet. After deciphering it, he discovered hidden information about the world from its beginning to the present.

One of them is a "novel story about a succubus".

That succubus is Miaham.

But at the time, he didn't realize that his attention was drawn to the love between the succubus and the ancient god in the story.

Ma Ge discovered that even ancient gods need love.

Moreover, this world is based on theology, and the deeper the people's faith, the stronger the power of the gods.

Marje thought to himself: "Hmph, I am an evil god."

So he used a very modern method to create a gaming website.

This idea comes from "cloud gamers".

There is a famous social experiment in gaming history, which comes from the "cloud gamer" game initiated by an Australian programmer.

The content involves a group of netizens entering game commands in the chat room of a live streaming channel to control the game being played, primarily the Pokémon series.

Many participants can use commands such as up, down, left, right, a, b, start, and select to control the game, and the received commands are displayed next to the live video.

With so many participants, controlling the game is actually very difficult.

This has created two basic groups: those who play games properly and those who play games recklessly, as well as the chaotic group of us who are just here to cause trouble.

However, in this game mode, because the group creates gods, no matter which group they belong to, they will create some inexplicable stories about certain creatures they control within their own group.

For example... this kid may look like an ordinary child, but he is actually an ancient giant god.

For example, although our apple has been eaten, it is actually a gift from the gods and will be transformed into an apple to bless us.

This is actually the birth of theology.

The continent of Sumeru, and even the world in general, has many advanced technologies, but its video games are rather "underwhelming".

The games in this world are still pixel games.

This means that it is easier to create gods, because only vague things are more conducive to people's divergent thinking.

So...

Marger released his first pixelated "butter" game on the world's largest dating website and spent money on website promotion. A large number of people started paying attention to the game, and in just one day, he built the STEAM platform and brought the player-versus-player mode to the platform.

His original idea was: I am the god behind this game, so everyone will worship me. I am an evil god, and I will become stronger through worship.

He originally only wanted an electronic Bible.

Little did they know that the incident would escalate out of control.

Because it's an eroge (adult game) that can tame succubi.

Thousands of online players can only control one main character, so their tastes are naturally different. Pure and sexy are not enough to satisfy their tastes. People with a sense of curiosity also enter the live broadcast room, which later gave rise to various factions.

In theory, you just need to create a few more save files and play each one individually.

But wherever there are people, there is a world of its own.

The innocent are not worthy of the sexy, the sexy look down on the grotesque, and the grotesque mock those who like it.

In this way, players formed several factions and created stories for their own factions. In less than a week, this online live-streaming experiment developed into a large-scale offline brawl.

Meanwhile, the short stories based on the succubus characters in the game became "canonical texts" and circulated on electronic platforms. Because Marger had previously purchased promotions, these "canonical texts" were also promoted.

Marger didn't receive any benefits.

But in less than a week, signs of suppression against traditional religions emerged, young people found new "religious beliefs," and the internet has transformed from a no-man's-land into a field for religious propagation.

As mentioned before.

Whether they are gods or ancient gods, their power is inextricably linked to faith.

Miaham is also an incarnation of a god, the succubus god.

So when her existence is being replaced by pixelated succubi of the internet, her divine power will also be affected.

"..."

Li Nuo and those around him fell silent.

"Ah...I'm sorry."

He still apologized to Amuro and the idiot couple.

"I chose our manager, and I admit there were personal connections involved, but I never imagined he'd have so much free time..."

“No wonder I always feel like my power is being suppressed,” Aita said. As the twin goddesses, she was a god after all. This world was experiencing a “de-theological movement” that even the Bulma Trading Company couldn’t have brought about. Anyone who was associated with “gods” would be affected to some extent.

Li Nuo also understood why Miaham was in such a hurry to show up and propose to him.

Because if things continue like this, Miaham's divine power will be eliminated by online trolls, but there are other factors behind it, and the answer lies on January 5th... What will happen on that day?

Aita took out Fenrir's "corpse".

She kneaded Fenrir into a ball of dough.

"Are you sure... I can bring this thing back to life?"

Li Nuo was shocked.

Aita nodded: "Friendship, hard work, and victory!"

Li Nuo: "This isn't JUMP!"

He was speechless. One by one, they had ruined the perfectly good "Cthulhu-style" world.

Li Nuo tossed Fenrir's ball to Victor and said, "Old Victor, fix this thing inside a 'homo-human.' I need to temporarily revive him to ask him some questions. Also, bring Marger back! Tell him that Cha Bai has already recorded Miaham's information in the 'threshold,' so don't let him play around. Quickly come back and use your administrator privileges to find Miaham's weakness!"

Xiao Wu: "Isn't it unnecessary to provoke someone as powerful as Miaham?"

Li Nuo: "We need to break through level 99, you idiot. That succubus queen must have some treasure. And do you think that Miaham thing will be satisfied if she doesn't sleep with me?"

Xiao Wu: "Narcissistic..."

Li Nuo: "You better get to work."

From an outsider's perspective, Li Nuo is more like the manager of the "Redemption Corridor".

But Victor is still Angel.

"Okay, Brother Li!"

……

Directly below the Yharnam ruins lies the area where the Great Labyrinth is located.

The place is eerie and bloody, with a thick, greasy smell in the air.

In the Bloodborne universe, the Great Labyrinth is the deepest secret realm in the world, guarded by the Pumeru. Cainhurst's vampires are the true descendants of the Pumeru, and the Queen of Yharnam guards the bottom of the Great Labyrinth.

Now, Queen Yharnam has been broken into dozens of pieces, wriggling on the ground like maggots.

A group of people sat in this vast and gloomy area.

This group of players consists of 16 people, representing "End," "Immortality," and "Death."

They were able to survive Fenrir's soul absorption unscathed. Everyone was above par.

A black flame rose from the center of the ground, illuminating the room with a white light, causing the room to flicker with light and shadow.

The black flames receded, forming the outline of a person.

Miaham.

Someone noticed her tattered clothes and disheveled hair and laughed, saying, "Did that guy surnamed Li trick you?"

The man looked at the tall, ugly monster "Quasimodo" beside him and said, "Even the Focusers can't control him?"

Miaham stood in the center.

"It was my oversight, but the result is very encouraging. Li Nuo is a seed that can become a divine companion. As for you, are you really willing to sign a contract with me? Can you still back out now?"

The players remained silent. After all, they came from different corridors, and if they disagreed on even a single word, a fight could break out, with the price being that Miaham and the "force" behind her would massacre them.

The demon god Galdella is the master of the Border Prison, and Miaham is one of the major demons of the Border Prison a thousand years ago in the Corridor timeline.

The Great Demon is above the Higher Dimension Demon.

There is a rumor that the reason why higher-dimensional demons had to develop "mind-reading" was in order to guess the thoughts of the greater demons.

When the king met the Mirror Master, he said, "You are ultimately a servant of Galdera."

The Great Demon is an extremely powerful creature comparable to a manager.

Sinclair, from the "Corridor of the End," was the first player to find Miaham. Coming from the End, he saw this scenario as a springboard for his future rise to power. With Emperor Anmi breaking through levels, the conflict between the Demon God and the Judge, the hidden cooperation between Redemption and the End, and ultimately pointing to endless hatred, chaos is about to descend upon the world. The chaos is the best opportunity to usurp the throne. Sinclair's goal is to make Miaham regain her power in the Border Prison, and ideally, to get Li Nuo and his group to join the fight as well.

The plan seems to be working fine.

But Sinclair overlooked the extent of Lino's "innocence".

For Li Nuo, the dream of having a harem was a nightmare.

But Miaham really had his eye on Li Nuo.

Behind Li Nuo was a chaotic light, the light of the Warrior of Light, the chaotic aura of the wounded. This collision of yin and yang suited Miaham's taste perfectly.

More importantly, Miaham liked his dead fish eyes.

"Since you have decided to cooperate with me, let's head straight to the First Era now."

Miaham said something that disrupted the plan.

Someone said, "Aren't we supposed to wait until Fenrir's Great Labyrinth exploration begins before opening the labyrinth on January 5th? Going there now would be dangerous for both you and us, wouldn't it?"

The Bulma Merchant Guild has also been searching for a way to enter the First and Second Ages.

The continent of Sumeru is relatively underdeveloped, but it is rich in Old Gods, who have long been one of the world's "energy sources." Once the gates to Dark Souls and the Ring of Elden are opened now, it's hard to say whether the Bulma Merchant Guild's army will follow.

The technological power of this world is extremely bizarre.

Even a great demon like Miaham had to avoid him.

“The previous plan has been cancelled.” Miaham raised an eyebrow. “Fenrir has failed. If he had opened the gate to the depths of the Great Labyrinth on January 5th next year, the Bulma Merchant Guild’s army would have directly destroyed the continent of Pumeru, and all civilizations on the entire continent would have disappeared.”

Miaham didn't know exactly why things unfolded this way; she found a "precognitive dream" by observing Lennon.

A four-eyed thug used a time machine to go to the future. The fourth era in which he lived began on January 5, 1888.

This is one of the reasons why Miaham was in a hurry to show up, but it's not the most serious reason.

"Everyone, if you want to come with me, this is the final stage. I'll ask you one more time: do you want to cooperate with me?"

No one spoke.

These 16 people have boarded the pirate ship. As long as anyone dares to say "quit," other players will take action. Miaham will definitely stand behind those who "don't quit."

Moreover, following Miaham to the First Era offers a way to break through level 99. Players who can get here are all above average, and almost all of them have one thing in common: for a mission with less than a 50% chance of success, they are willing to risk everything as long as the reward is generous enough.

"The contract is effective."

She walked toward the gate guarded by Queen Yharnam.

A player tossed her the "key" kept by Queen Yharnam. The simple bronze key was inserted into the lock, opening the door in the most unassuming way.

The door opened very slowly.

"We still need to take some protective measures."

Miaham turned around, her eyes glowing red, and the Gates of the Borderlands rose from the ground.

She took out the blood gem containing the player's soul from Fenrir's arm armor.

A mournful cry echoed from the gates of the border prison.

The "demons" from the borderlands will awaken in the Great Labyrinth, where the souls of over 8500 players will flow into the bodies of these demons within the Blood Gem.

The demons will act as guardians of the dungeon labyrinth, killing every invading life.

In the blood-red wheat field of the border jail, an endless array of demons knelt before Miaham outside the gate.

The ovary, representing desire, reclaims her authority at this moment.

A bloody aura burst forth from the gates of the prison, striking Miaham, and the woman's true appearance was finally revealed to everyone.

Her pink hair cascaded down, contrasting with her flawless, pure white body. Her heart-shaped tail swayed gently, and her rugged goat horns hinted at her demonic nature. Her pair of red pupils exuded an aura of majesty that made it impossible for anyone present to stand against her.

This is the full picture of the level 200 side boss.

The gate to the Second Age behind her was slowly opening.

"You have all signed a pact with me, so from this moment forward, this place will be your Fire Keeper. I am your Fire Keeper. Please, in the Shadowlands of Yharnam, conquer the Dark Souls and find a way into the Circle of Elden. I entrust this to you all."

The races of all 16 players present changed, and they all became [Demon].

They will step into the Shadowlands beyond the gate, which is also the highest level of dreamland, where they will hunt the ancient creatures that depend on them, or even the ancient gods that have invaded the Shadowlands, to break through level 99 in another way. Compared to killing overpowered players to break through the level cap, killing ancient gods or ancient dragons is a relatively safe path.

As for Miaham, she will still wait until January 5th.

Because when that day arrives, Yharnam's shadow will briefly overlap with the real world, and that moment will be the only point of ascension to godhood. With the help of players, she will have ample time to recuperate and recover.

……

at the same time.

Li Nuo had already learned about the Healing Church's plans for exploring the depths of the Great Labyrinth from the sphere that had resurrected Fenrir.

Fenrir opens the Labyrinth by having the followers of Waterdeep sacrifice their lives on January 5th, the day of the solar eclipse. He will act as the acting bishop of the Church of Healing and will open the Labyrinth's gates by having the Labyrinth open on that day during the First Age of the Circle of Elden. However, before January 5th, players must complete Dark Souls to enter the First Age.

It is worth mentioning that Fenrir's ultimate plan was to unite with a "powerful virgin," who would become a god, and he himself would become king.

Here comes the interesting part.

Fenrir has his eye on the "powerful virgin" Xiao Wu, and now Li Nuo is living in Xiao Wu's body. So, it's like both Fenrir and Miaham want him to become a god.

The problem now is that with Miaham opening the gate to the depths of the Great Labyrinth, that labyrinth is now inaccessible.

If we wait until January 5th, it will be too late.

Fortunately, that man was there.

1888 1 Month 2 Day.

Li Nuo told Adam a story.

"If there is a hunting rifle hanging on the wall of the living room, then this hunting rifle must fire a bullet at the end."

Adam's face turned pale.

"I guess I'm the shotgun."

Li Nuo supported Adam's swaying shoulders.

"You shall become the King of Elden."

"Kill me."

Li Nuo told Adam another story.

"When selling vegetables at the market, we need to raise the price of cabbage to the level of gold so that we can sell that cabbage at the most suitable price."

"Why are you telling me about your psychological warfare tactics?" Adam asked, puzzled.

Li Nuo shook his head with a "nonono" emoji: "Since you won't be the King of Elden, then you can become Fenrir."

Adam: "Huh?"

(End of this chapter)