Becoming God starting with the word game in Lord of Mysteries

Li Qianyi pondered the options.

The third option is eliminated first.

Option A might allow him to quickly become an "Extraordinary One," but seeing the word "servant" in his mind, Li Qianyi felt inexplicably resistant.

Moreover, there's no such thing as a free lunch, especially with the 'Primordial God' having such a long history of misdeeds. If he could obtain the potion so easily, he would probably fall into the trap set by this pillar immediately.

Moreover, he has "singing black mushrooms," and only needs one more main ingredient to become a "secret initiator."

There's no need to fight for this extremely risky opportunity.

Li Qianyi chose B.

You declined Caleb Hayes' invitation.

The watchman was a gentle man; he smiled slightly and didn't seem angry at your refusal.

He warned you that ever since this town was cursed by the evil god 'Eternal Darkness,' it has been unable to bask in the radiance of the Great Mother Goddess for long. Every night, countless terrifying monsters are born in that endless darkness.

"Eternal darkness..."

With the Lord of Mysteries serving as a cautionary tale, it's not entirely incomprehensible that Amanisis, the Eternal Darkness, is considered an evil god.

After all, which of the Church of the Fool, the Church of Eternal Darkness, or the Church of Calamity sounds like a good thing?

"This 'Primordial God' is seriously smuggling in his own agenda."

The night watchman tells you that after midnight, no matter what sound you hear, do not open your eyes, get out of bed, or leave the house.

Only when the church bells ring at midnight can the town of Anning break free from the darkness and briefly receive the blessing of the Great Mother Goddess.

You bid farewell to the pastor, Jack Belmont, and arrived at his home. He gave you the master bedroom and slept in the guest room himself.

After experiencing so many events, you feel a little tired. Even if you got plenty of sleep in the Forsaken Land, it doesn't mean you don't need to rest in Paradise Lost.

You curled up in bed, gradually drifting into a dream. You didn't know how much time had passed, but in a daze, you heard the sound of a huge bell tolling.

Just then, a rustling sound came from the doorway, and you remembered the pastor's warning.

You have the following two options.

[Option A: Pretend you didn't hear and continue sleeping with your eyes closed]

[Option B: Grab your weapon, release the safety, and be ready to respond to any possible attack]

Li Qianyi recalled the plot of Lord of Mysteries.

In Lord of Mysteries, Klein once traveled with the hermit Cattleya to the Misty Sea and visited the dream world of the ancient sun god after his death.

There are remnants of the goddess of night's power there, and terrible things will happen if certain rules are not followed.

"If there are indeed remnants of the goddess's divine power here, then not sleeping at this time might indeed cause some unnecessary trouble."

"But can the pastor's words really be trusted?"

Li Qianyi couldn't be sure; it was a mix of truth and falsehood.

Let's try option B first.

[You realize something is wrong, open your eyes abruptly, pull out a gun from under your pillow, and are ready to fire at any moment.]

The guy outside the door seemed to have noticed your movements and, no longer bothering to hide, broke down the door and entered.

It was a humanoid monster with fins on its limbs and pale blue scales covering its body.

Although the other person's appearance has changed a lot, you can still see some familiar shadows in their ugly face.

[Jack Belmonte, he transformed into a hideous fish-man monster]

You encounter the "Rotten Mermaid General (Jack Belmont)".

The Decaying Mermaid General (Jack Belmont)

【HP: 100】

Armor: 25

Attack Power: 20

"With such high attack power, it could probably kill me instantly."

You are shocked and saddened by your friend's fate. You know that living like this must be painful for him. You fire your gun.

However, your "friend" might be far more powerful than you imagine, and your shooting skills are so poor.

Your bullet missed its target; you smelled the stench of rotting fish right next to you.

You feel a chill in your chest and see your own heart beating rapidly.

[You are dead. 】

[Rationality -2, Health -1]

Current sanity level: 13

Current Health: 13

"I even have a gun, but I'm still a total weakling..."

Today, Li Qianyi used the Fool's Pocket Watch for the first time, choosing to rewind time.

The lost sanity and health points are restored.

"Is Jack Belmont an extraordinary individual on the Sailor's Path?"

"No, he acted like an ordinary person before, so why does he turn into a monster at night?"

This time he chose option A.

The rustling sounds echoed incessantly, like the wailing from the depths of hell. You firmly remembered the pastor's admonition and hid under the covers without opening your eyes.

However, things took an unexpected turn; the door was suddenly pushed open.

A putrid stench, carrying the scent of the sea breeze, fills your nostrils; something sticky seems to brush against your body.

You feel fear, but you are completely unable to open your eyes; you fall into a deep sleep amidst fear and confusion.

Daylight broke.

Congratulations, you lost soul! You have successfully witnessed the first sunrise in Anning Town.

You have gained 10 Divine Faith.

You have obtained 'Mermaid General's Fish Scale' *1

Li Qianyi was taken aback and quickly clicked on the entry.

[The Mermaid General's Fish Scales: Before falling asleep, the Mermaid General dreamed of being a sheriff. When you find the location of the dream, you might be able to use these to wake the Mermaid General. Of course, you can also use them to block a fatal attack of 15 or less.]

"Withstand a fatal attack?"

Li Qianyi was overjoyed; this was a good thing, and he couldn't help but take it out to take a look.

Soon, a shimmering blue scale appeared in his hand.

"The mermaid general's scales? They look good."

This thing might not be very useful in the game, but in reality, it could probably save his life.

"I still need to become an extraordinary person as soon as possible."

You're drenched in sweat, as if you haven't yet woken from a nightmare, when Jack Belmont knocks on your door.

He told you he was going on patrol soon, and you could wander around town as you pleased. If you encountered any trouble, you could go to the police station to find him.

He looked cheerful, as if he had forgotten everything that had happened last night.

However, how could you, who have been blessed by the Fool, possibly forget the other person's hideous and terrifying appearance just because time has reversed?

[You have triggered the side quest: The Secret of Anning Town]

[Mission Description: Your friend Jack Behrmant turns into a monster at night. Why is that? You have a feeling that not every night will be as smooth as last night. If you want to survive in Anning Town and achieve your goals, you must explore the secrets hidden behind this town.]

[Mission Requirement: Find out why Jack Belmont turned into a monster]

[Mission Hint: Find the Lantern Bearer hidden in the town; he might have some clues.]

[Quest Rewards: 100 Divine Faith, 1 Random Low-Sequence Sealed Item, Fool's Favorability +3, Eternal Darkness Favorability +1]

Li Qianyi was overjoyed; he had triggered a quest, one related to the Fool's Church and the Lamplighter.

If I complete the task, will I be able to get a position in the Fool's Church?

Isn't that much better than the Covenant of Silence?

However, just as Li Qianyi was about to show off his skills, the notification sound came out again.

[Lost in your homeland, you have exhausted your energy for today's exploration; you feel utterly weary.]

Adequate rest is crucial for your exploration of Paradise Lost. If you do not wish to return to the embrace of Eternal Darkness, please wait until your exploration power recovers tomorrow before continuing your exploration.

"Anti-addiction measures have been triggered."

Helpless, Li Qianyi had no choice but to close the game.

Today he acquired a revolver, a mermaid general's scale, and some divine beliefs.

I just don't know where the key props and characters in the plot are.

Just then, another message came in the WeChat group.

But then member Blackfire posted a picture.

It was a bloody human head, its face bearing traces of fear and despair.

Blackfire: Capture a traitor.

Millet: thumb.

Li Qianyi was taken aback at first.

Then he slowly uttered a single word: "屮!"

This is not a game chat group; it's clearly a group for displaying the execution of cult traitors.

"Yi Zi, want to go eat grilled fish?" Lin Zicheng asked.

After a long while, Li Qianyi finally let out a breath and said, "Go."

......

Jinling City, Bureau of Fantasy.

Several men wearing black trench coats were sitting and having a meeting.

The leader looked to be in his early thirties, with a faint scar on his brow bone. He was Tan Bin, the captain of the "Lamplighter" team from the Jinling City Bureau of Fantasy.

Sitting next to him was a slightly younger man named Xiao Qing, who was also a lantern bearer.

The conference room screen displayed a series of headless corpses.

"They must be extraordinary individuals; ordinary people don't have such strong counter-surveillance capabilities or such efficient and rapid methods of serial killing."

Xiao Qing frowned. "Cold-blooded, cruel, I wonder what kind of sequence it is."

"Since the beginning of March, eight players have been killed by them."

"After all, it was them who distributed the game link, so finding the victim was far too easy."

"The followers of the 'Fallen Mother Goddess' and the silent covenant are becoming increasingly difficult to deal with."