As a player, can you be normal?

Chapter 823 Physique 3500!

"Not okay yet?"

Yakoll waved his hand in front of Chabai's eyes.

"You've been shining like this for at least four hours."

"I……"

Cha Bai bit her lip.

"I don't know either, I'm still waiting."

Meanwhile, in another world, Nanami is battling the Pewter City Gym with Pikachu, who is the trainer.

Cha Bai sighed, "The World Tree probably didn't expect to see a group of strange people like us."

She could guess that Nanami and Xiaowu were advancing at the same time as her, so the problem must lie with those two. Nanami was relatively normal, but Xiaowu was very abnormal, so the problem must be with Xiaowu. She thought she was very clever to be able to deduce it on her own.

"The World Tree?" Yako asked curiously. "That thing..."

She summoned a computer and started typing to search for information.

“Many things are called ‘World Tree’,” Cha Bai reminded her. “Don’t waste your time; it’s pointless.”

“No, no, no…” Yako said, “Do you remember… I said I once saw a strange figure behind Li Nuo?”

"Yes, remember that was the Mirror Master, who has already been killed by Li Nuo."

"But I was terrified at the time."

Jacques recalled that moment, saying that the Master of Mirrors gave her a feeling that she couldn't look directly at him. Although the world of NieR was very hopeless, it was still a realistic one, but the Master of Mirrors represented the mysticism.

"For the sake of world peace, I investigated the Mirror Master through the 'threshold,' but there has been no progress. Later, Li Nuo told me that he had killed that guy, but you know, there are different timelines in the world. I'm afraid that guy might survive in one of the timelines and create a special spacetime point to invade our world. So I still haven't let my guard down."

Jacques' fingers flew across the keyboard.

“Until… the last time you said you wanted to rescue Li Nuo, there was an unprecedented data reaction in the world of ‘Threshold’.”

She flipped her hand and showed the screen.

"Singularity, Master of the Mirror, Connecting Zone, Borderlands Abyss."

"Singularity, unknown and powerful energy."

The second singularity is the king who appeared inside the "threshold" at that time.

It is actually quite rare for kings to leave records.

"The reason that power stronger than anyone else left a record is that he shattered half of the 'threshold,' and we found his energy point while repairing the 'threshold.'"

In a strange way, Yakoll was about to tell the story of a momentous event that would make Lino kneel down and call her godmother.

"These two singularities can be connected. They have intersected in different timelines, I guess because of some strange... bridge."

The reason is that the Mirror Master and the King rode on the same "Immortality Train".

The content on the screen caused Cha Bai's pupils to dilate.

—"The search revealed a connected area... After verification, it's called 'Border Prison,' meaning 'hell,' an area where all negative things reside. A war correspondent is willing to help us."

"A battlefield...reporter?" Cha Bai didn't understand why there would be anything related to NieR there.

Jakoll shook her head; she didn't know either.

"It's strange that it can connect the signal there."

This was an unexpected outcome.

The truth is that it was Marger's resurrection ritual.

Two of the hundreds of worshippers kneeling in the blood-red wheat field got lost; they were more playful.

Mechanical life forms have a strong desire to explore, are incredibly adaptable, and can automatically evolve according to their environment.

—"The first singularity, the old man in the top hat (the Mirror Master), was born in the lower level of 'Border Prison'. We follow the energy fluctuations there and continue our exploration."

—"The location of the Second Singularity, the powerful force (the King), is unknown, but at the bottom of the 'Border Prison,' we found an inconspicuous tree root that leads upwards and has similar energy fluctuations to the Second Singularity."

Cha Bai's breathing became rapid.

The second singularity refers to the administrators. The roots of the tree at the bottom of the border prison are the roots of the World Tree, which are connected to the trunk of the World Tree.

"—Something terrible happened. The guy who led the way was chopped up by the guards because he was carrying a lighter. We had to run for our lives. They said that the root is the lifeblood of the 'World Tree,' so we have to be careful with fire."

Cha Bai asked, "Can you find the location...?"

Yakoll looked at the screen and typed on the keyboard: "It can locate the location, but we need to go there to pinpoint it accurately."

No sooner had he finished speaking than Cha Bai punched and shattered the computer screen.

Yakoll exclaimed in surprise, "What are you doing...?"

Cha Bai said sternly, "Destroy the record. Don't let it appear in 'Threshold's' archive."

This is crucial intelligence for the future counterattack.

We absolutely cannot let a third pair of eyes see this.

【alright……】

The World Tree finally spoke with a weary voice.

"What have you been doing for four hours?"

Cha Bai pretended nothing was wrong.

[One of your companions simulated four thousand years of history...]

We've never encountered a player like this before.

Who would have such a deep connection with poop?

"I'm not listening to your complaints."

Sorry, we will now proceed to the last upgrade.

【Skill】

[Rules: Players who break through level limits become the "protagonist" and possess exclusive skills. The strength of these skills is determined by the method of level breakthrough.]

[5950 players in "Redemption Corridor"]

Complete three breakthrough methods to acquire three skills.

[Memory fragments have been extracted]

……

[Wardrobe → Armor Transformation]

[Under normal conditions, its shape can be changed.]

[Melee: Loses the ability to attack with magic, melee weapon damage increases by 35%, and melee defense increases by 15%]

[Ranged: Loses melee ability; ranged "magic" attacks increase in damage by 50%]

……

[Ghost Back → Ghostly Muscle Strength]

[When activated, Strength +800, Reaction +200, Constitution +200]

……

[Spatial Displacement → Instant Teleportation]

[Within visual range and memory range, instantaneous arrival; while in the "Ancient Blood" activated state, ignores world isolation and possesses multi-world teleportation ability.]

[Negative: The greater the distance, the greater the consumption of spiritual energy, and in the most serious cases, it can be fatal]

……

[Using "True Values" requires "Break Limits" to be enabled]

This ability can be triggered at any time.

[After the ability is triggered, all skills will be slightly enhanced.]

……

[Upgrade Completed]

【Rating: A】

[Note: Future ability advancement will no longer be based on levels, but will require utilizing "characteristic values" or acquiring "new powers" through combat and exploration. Correspondingly, our missions will provide strength and rewards commensurate with your role.]

[Change: After completing future main quests, you will no longer receive experience points as a reward, but rather trait points.]

[The following content is transmitted to your brain; please accept it.]

Cha Bai felt a chill run through his head, followed by the sensation of being hit on the back of the head with a brick.

A whole host of things entered her mind.

After the value was increased to 1000, the enhanced feedback slowed down again.

However, for every thousand breakthroughs, one gains a special ability: the power of thousands can tear the earth apart; insight grants a brief effect of "foreseeing the future"; reaction condenses explosive power into a high-speed projectile; physique becomes an impenetrable barrier; spiritual power represents the magical power to destroy the world; and healing symbolizes immortal vitality. The higher the level, the more terrifying the feedback from these abilities becomes.

The creatures in "Tom and Jerry" are completely indestructible thanks to their 4,000 healing points.

A strength rating of 2000 means that a single punch can kill a level 99 being, which is beyond the standard.

The way to unlock this ability is through the skill [Breakthrough Limits].

As mentioned before, the usage time depends on the world's strength and cannot be switched on and off instantly.

Without activating this ability, players will have all their stats increased by 200 to 500, based on a base stat of lv99.

In other words, you can do whatever you want even without activating the "Breakthrough Limits" feature.

The most important thing is...

The six attribute values ​​no longer complement each other.

Originally, "Constitution" was the base for all attribute values, and strength and reaction were also related. If constitution was too low and strength was too high, the body would be ruined. But now it's different. Even if constitution is only 1, it can withstand a strength value of 2000.

This is what it means to make someone a "protagonist".

Once players break through their limits, they are assumed to be "characters" in certain world media stories or games, and their attribute values ​​can be unrestrained and arbitrary, which completely gives free rein to imagination.

Tea connoisseurs are most concerned about "washing spots".

[Reset Skill Points: Redistribute all stats]

This means that the allocation includes the "real value" after "breaking the limit". The trait values ​​that need to be accumulated before promotion are a reset tool. One trait value corresponds to 10 attribute points, and it can only be used now.

If you don't reset your stats, these attribute values ​​will be converted into "gold coins" or other similar items or equipment.

Cha Bai estimated that he had 100 characteristic values, which corresponded to 1000 attribute values ​​that could be modified. Adding the 200 attribute values ​​that could only be allocated to the two highest attribute points, he had a total of 1200 points that could be allocated.

She looked at her panel.

A few seconds later, the skill reset ended.

【Strength: 1538】

[Reaction: 500]

[Spiritual power: 2000]

[Physique: 3000]

[Insight: 305]

[Medical: 320]

Cha Bai nodded.

"I'm all set on my end."

【Sure? 】

"Ah."

Player 5950 in the "Redemption Corridor" event has completed the ascension process.

[You will be teleported back in 15 seconds]

The white light on Cha Bai's body disappeared.

"Yakol".

"Um……?"

Jakoll was a little unaccustomed to her being radiant.

"Remove the 'threshold' and help me connect to the data in the [wardrobe] to find the 'fitting' outfit for me."

As soon as he finished speaking, Cha Bai was greeted by a burst of white light.

She has finally returned to the fight.

Quasimodo was at that moment thrusting his cane into her heart.

Cha Bai could have blocked it, but she chose to activate [Breakthrough Limit] at this moment. The enhancement of her ability was completed instantly. She felt something strange in her body, and the scene around her suddenly seemed to slow down. At this moment, she grabbed the staff that was thrust at her.

The silver-white cane reminded her of Li Nuo. Advancement is closely related to experience. If Li Nuo were to advance... he might gain unimaginable power.

Thinking of all this, Cha Bai couldn't help but smile faintly on her blood-stained face.

"This is my man's stuff, you have no right to use it."

Upon hearing these words, Quasimodo felt that the woman had suddenly become extremely terrifying, and he retreated a hundred meters away.

Cha Bai sat up, moved her neck, and felt the changes in her body.

However, evolution is not over yet.

The earring she wore on her earlobe was a communication device, with a small earring hanging above and below it.

Memory Earrings

[Effect: Not equipment, but an item that retrieves memories that should otherwise be available, often used on people with amnesia]

I've had this thing unusable ever since I got it from the big maze in "Cairo Labyrinth Adventure Village".

Just now, Cha Bai asked Ya Keer to retrieve the data of "threshold" in order to find the memory database of the first time this earring was made.

In Quasimodo's vision, he saw that after Cha Bai stood up, everything around her turned pure white.

"This is……"

Quasimodo knew that even with his fears, he couldn't wait any longer.

He rushed towards Cha Bai in an instant, but the next second, Cha Bai used [Instant Teleportation] to appear thousands of meters away from him.

"This space is boundless, which is convenient for me."

Cha Bai smiled gently, like a wicked woman.

The data extraction for the "threshold" was completed. The wardrobe rose from her feet, and the open wardrobe door emitted a white light that shone on her. A voice told her to go in.

So, Cha Bai went into the wardrobe.

Extracting Data

【2B+2B】

[Numerical Improvement]

The wardrobe stands in this space. Quasimodo tears open his chest and takes out a palm-sized bell from his heart, the bell he rang at Notre Dame Cathedral.

"Take her in."

In an instant, the clock grew larger, its surface covered with countless heads. They spoke, mimicking the sound of a bell being struck, and then vanished from the spot, covering the wardrobe in the blink of an eye.

Among players, Quasimodo is one of the few with "transformation abilities," meaning he is skilled at using buff abilities and sealing skills. However, his most outstanding ability is "strength," which reaches 1500 after [breaking the limit].

His ultimate move... is to place a bell over the target, then charge with his fist to shatter the bell; its power is so great that even life hiding inside the space will be affected.

That's exactly what he did.

The clock covered the wardrobe that was closed off in tea white.

Quasimodo rushed over.

A kilometer's distance can be covered in just a few seconds.

He aimed the hard gauntlet on his right hand at the bell and slammed it down!

Boom-! ! !
The echo reminded him of the days when he rang the bells of Notre Dame.

The human face on the clock split open and howled. With a bang, the clock shattered, energy erupted, and invisible energy waves distorted space!
"what……"

"what?"

The second sound was made by Quasimodo.

The first sound is "tea white".

She stood on the broken cabinet.

Quasimodo asked a stupid question: "How come you're alright?"

Cha Bai glanced at the panel.

[Combination complete]

[All attributes are permanently increased by 10%~40%, from strongest to weakest]

"My constitution seems to be... 3300."

Quasimodo's eyes flickered, as if to say, "Really? I don't believe it."

Cha Bai lowered his body, gathering his strength for the [Demon God Muscle Power].

The body emits a red light, [Armament Transformation: Melee], increasing destructive power by 35%.

Strength +800, Reaction +200, Constitution +200

My physique has reached a magnificent 3500 points!
【lap】!
She punched Quasimodo in the face.

Quasimodo really heard the bells of Notre Dame Cathedral, but this time he was the bell.

The higher the defense, the greater the damage dealt by [Pounce].

Cha Bai's punch could theoretically break her down; it would be even better if she had a hammer.

Quasimodo flew out like a bell.

Cha Bai remembered something.

"Oh right... there's still an upgraded [mystery gift] that I haven't opened yet..."

She had to admit that playing with Li Nuo offered so many rewards that it was hard to keep track.

……

the other side.

Miaham suddenly turned around.

I have a feeling that three irresistible forces are erupting.

"No... there's another force..."

The fourth force struck Miaham as eerie.

Li Nuowei frowned almost imperceptibly inside the incubation chamber.

Even with a complete loss of consciousness, Li Nuo still sensed that something ominous had occurred.

Just then, Miaham's heart started ringing.

She gritted her teeth and answered the call from afar: "Hello?"

The voice on the other end of the phone was Bian Du's.

"Miaham... I need a strategy guide... How do you guys in the Borderlands deal with those great evil gods?"

"The Great Evil God?"

Miaham was taken aback. There were plenty of evil gods, but he had never heard of a great evil god.

"Yes, that guy's name is... Marger!"

Suddenly the signal on the other side was interfered with.

All I could hear was intermittent.

"Holy crap... Get away from me... Ah! Help!"

puff.

(End of this chapter)