How Level Zero Devil Destroys Player Experience

"There should be several hundred gold coins, right?"

With this in mind, I also left the forum.

However, compared to confirming the amount of gold coins, there is obviously something more important to do -

Create a copy.

As soon as I logged into the game, what appeared in front of me was a beautiful face with eyes closed and taking a nap. It was rare for me to see Hill being lazy, so I couldn't help but have an idea to play a prank on him, and quietly walked behind him.

However, this prank failed before I could even put any money into it.

"Your Highness the Demon King is so childish."

"Hey, Hill, why did you wake up?"

"I knew it at the beginning, when His Highness first appeared."

I puffed my cheeks and said, "It turns out that Hill wanted to laugh at me."

"My subordinates dare not."

Hill shook his head and changed the subject at the right time. "I just think that this is what the Demon King wants to see most."

Noticing the golden crystal that Hill handed over, I took it with surprise, "Hey, the Heart of Herontis has been upgraded to level 2?"

Almost twenty hours have passed since I logged off yesterday and logged on today. No matter how I think about it, the Heart of Herontis must have been upgraded. I just expressed my surprise out of habit.

But this was clearly not the only surprise that Hill got.

"Your Highness, the great library has been completed."

"Hey, when did this happen?" I blinked. The construction of the Great Library requires the Heart of Herontis to be upgraded to level two, and I was not in the game at that time.

"After the Heart of Herentis was upgraded yesterday, please forgive me, Your Majesty, for using the energy and blueprints without authorization."

Thinking about it this way, it seems that I have indeed given Hill the right to act as the agent of the Heart of Herontis.

"What? Isn't this well done?"

I reached out and patted Hilde on the shoulder as a reward. With such a caring maid, what could she be dissatisfied with?

After all, it takes about two hours to build a large library. Obviously, Hill's move helped him save a lot of time, and the most important thing is -

I can't wait to see what the Heart of Herontis will be capable of after it is upgraded to level two.

The Great Library was built on the southeast side of the Demon King's Castle. Similar to all the architectural styles in the Demon King's Castle, it was modeled after medieval Gothic architecture. Flying buttresses and pointed arches supported the huge gray dome, making the entire building look very magnificent.

Although the interior decoration is also quite exquisite, it seems a bit barren in some ways, or like a part of a guy's body that can be called an epic disaster -

There was not even a single book in such a big library.

“Isn’t this big library a bit unworthy of its name…” I looked at the empty bookshelves around me and couldn’t help but twitch my lips and complain.

"Because the Great Library has just been built, we need His Majesty the Demon King to check and register the books."

"Does this check-in require me to read each book one by one?" I swallowed. Even if I only read one page of a book, it would take a lot of effort to fill up all the bookshelves here.

"Don't bother. When the check-in skill is activated, as long as there are books within a certain range, they will be checked in automatically. However, this is limited to ordinary books. There are some special books that Your Highness needs to read."

"I see." I breathed a sigh of relief immediately. Otherwise, I would have to study hard when I go online, which would have been a painful thing.

Hill reached out and touched the dark pillars engraved with mysterious patterns, as if he was reminiscing. "More than 50 years ago, the Great Library of Herontis preserved tens of millions of books, comparable to the 'World Library' of the Light Camp. I wonder if the glory of that time can be reproduced today."

"Okay, okay, I'll try my best..." I felt very stressed when I heard this, so I quickly changed the subject. "By the way, Hill, how do we create a replica module? Do we need this library?"

After the Heart of Herontis was upgraded to level two, it gained the ability to create a copy. However, when I clicked on it before, it prompted that the copy module was missing. That's why I came to this big library.

Hill retracted his gaze, "To be precise, we need to use the gift that Lady Alice gave to Your Highness."

"This ten thousand page book?"

It took me a lot of effort to remove this heavy book from my backpack. It can be used as a killing weapon both mentally and physically.

As soon as I took it out, the Ten Thousand Pages Book broke free from my control and turned into a golden light and disappeared. I was stunned. "Why is it gone?"

"The Ten Thousand Pages Book has been integrated into the Great Library. Your Highness only needs to recite it silently in your mind."

Hill's voice came from the side, and I hurriedly did as I was told as if I had found a savior. Sure enough, the Ten Thousand Page Book appeared in front of me, suspended in mid-air with golden light.

"Before creating the replica module, Your Highness needs to determine the replica's location and surrounding conditions, level, and type, whether it is a large replica, medium replica, or small replica."

"Let's set it up near the forest ruins." When the forest ruins map was developed, a large area of ​​abandoned altars happened to be marked out, so it was just right to set up the dungeon next to it. "Let's set the level to 8."

The lowest level to open all dungeons in the Era is level 10. For players whose current levels are generally 6 or 7, the level 8 dungeons will undoubtedly trigger a wave of first-time dungeon access craze.

Ordinary players will not be mentioned for now.

For each guild, the first clearance of a difficult dungeon is not only an honor that increases the guild's reputation, but also a way to measure the difference in high-end combat power between guilds. Being able to occupy a place on the dungeon clearance rankings can also prove the strength of the guild from the side.

This is the case for ordinary copies, but for this copy, which can be said to be the first copy opened in the era, it is not difficult to imagine how grand the competition it will trigger will be.

As for the size of the copy, since it is my first time creating one and I don’t have much experience or confidence, I will temporarily set it to a normal, which is also the most common medium-sized copy (20 people).

"Your Highness can now proceed to the first step and select the basic terrain."

I silently chanted in my heart, and the thousands of pages of the book floating in the air suddenly turned over, and finally stopped on a page that recorded many topographic maps.

There are lush forests, quiet and peaceful canyons, or scorching deserts, plains, basins, caves, polar regions, volcanoes, and even abandoned city ruins can be simulated.

According to Hill, the terrain of the copy must be compatible with the surrounding environment of the copy, and the forest ruins must obviously choose terrain such as forests, mountains or canyons.

There is no limit to the number of terrains, as long as they can be connected reasonably.

"Hill, what does this elemental integration mean?"

Just when I was browsing, I accidentally noticed a special function in the upper left corner. I tried to click it, but was prompted that I did not have sufficient permissions.

"It can cause players on the terrain to gain negative status. For example, adding the element of darkness will cause [Blindness] [Poisoning]. The specific ratio of elements required for the negative status can be found in the details."

Hill explained, "However, this function will not be available until the Heart of Herontis is upgraded to level three and the Great Library is upgraded to level two, so Your Highness does not need to worry about it for the time being."

After taking a quick look at the requirements for upgrading the Heart of Herontis, I decisively ignored it. However, this function did remind me of something, and I took out the spoils from the previous occupation of the Skeleton Mine from my backpack.

"By the way, Hill, what is special terrain?" I was referring to the so-called special terrain map in my hand - [Shadow Swamp]

Hill seemed a little surprised, as if he had never expected me to come across this type of blueprint so soon, but he quickly realized, "As the name suggests, it is a special terrain. The negative status it possesses can be superimposed on the negative status of the basic terrain. In addition, it has different special effects."

"For example, this special terrain has a special effect of increasing fire damage and having a chance of explosion. The explosion damage does not distinguish between enemies and friends. Your Highness can consider using this feature to do something."

"It seems very interesting~" My eyes lit up. After being reminded by Hill, things seemed to be getting more interesting.

But the terrain issue seems to have to be put aside, because according to Hill, the scope of the medium-sized copy is large, and the basic terrain cannot be arranged all at once. Putting it in the first step is just to give yourself a simple understanding.

"It's okay, let me try it first." After all, it's rare that I've aroused such interest, so I grabbed Hill's hand and said coquettishly.

"Maximum range 1200 x 1200 yards."

"'…What's the second step?"

The layout of traps can be used as a layout after the terrain.

Usually, any dungeon is not only fraught with threats from monsters; hidden traps are also dangers that should not be underestimated. At this time, the team needs an outstanding rogue player to detect and deal with the traps.

This is why rogues are not as tough as warriors and knights, and do not deal as much damage as mages, archers, and warlocks, but are still so popular.

However, after seeing the many traps recorded in the ten thousand page book, I began to seriously doubt whether the thief's small body could handle the impact of so many big guys.

From small ones like dungeons, rolling stones, frost and flying arrows to large ones like meteorites, chain lightning, firestorm and rain of death arrows, the last few traps can be called catastrophic level. Once triggered, the whole group will be wiped out.

"What the hell is this..."

But after seeing the complex series of synthesis paths displayed behind those super traps, I decisively gave up the idea of ​​becoming a trap master.

As for other aspects, such as dungeon monsters and bosses, there is nothing special to worry about. You just need to replace them with monsters under your command or bosses above the leader level.

So I didn't pay too much attention to it, and focused my attention on the last part, which was also the most critical point mentioned by Hill -

Copy plot.

……

……

This might be considered as a watered-down version, so here are just two chapters.

I feel like I've been driven around like a cattle these days, and I haven't received any good response. I'm a little tired and in a bad mood. In addition, my sleep quality has not been very good these days, and my stomach problem has recurred. I plan to see a doctor tomorrow. The updates until the end of the month have been scheduled. I'll change my mood, and I guess I won't open the pineapple buns these days.

It has nothing to do with you. I just put too much pressure on myself. Sorry.

Chapter 75: The dungeon plot is not just a game

The so-called copy plot is a complete set of systematic texts including the copy background, causes of events, clearance conditions, etc.

Then, based on this set of texts, corresponding copy tasks are extended, which are divided into main tasks and side tasks in the copy.

If the dungeon is described as a big tree, the main quest is the trunk, which is equivalent to the context of the entire dungeon plot. Only by completing the main quest can you pass the dungeon.

But completing only the main task is like only drawing the trunk of a tree without any details, which requires filling in other aspects.

Side quests are like filling branches and leaves. After completion, they can provide certain help in clearing the dungeon, and can also enrich the entire dungeon. In professional terms, this is called "dungeon completion."

Therefore, an excellent dungeon plot is like a towering tree with luxuriant branches and leaves, which gives players in the dungeon a strong sense of immersion and enables them to gain an epic movie-like experience.

This is not an exaggeration. In the previous century, Yuan had collaborated with many famous novelists and directors. The ups and downs of the plots in those important copies were influenced by the creations of these people.

"So, it's not easy to create a copy of the plot." I nodded, with a tone that said there was nothing I could do.

However, Hill just looked up at me and then continued to look at the text in his hand, "Little Red Riding Hood defeated the Big Bad Wolf and was adopted as Cinderella. Many years later, she fell in love with the prince at the ball and married him. She gave birth to Snow White and died of illness. She grew up and ate the poisoned apple of her evil stepmother. Fortunately, she successfully gathered the seven dwarfs and made a wish to summon them..."

"Wait, don't read it out loud..." After all, this kind of creation would make people feel embarrassed no matter how thick-skinned they are. My face turned red instantly, and I quickly wanted to cover Hill's mouth with my hand.

However, the height issue did not stop Hill from reading out the final copy of the story.

"Now, please help my stepmother defeat the dragon."

"..."

"..."

The atmosphere seemed to fall silent for a moment, but soon, although no change could be seen in Hill's gaze, it was obvious that his gaze was gradually rising towards the level of "concern about the future of the dark camp."

I suddenly couldn't hold on any longer.

"I know, I know. I will rewrite it, so don't look at me like that!"

"I just think that Lady Alice will not approve of this."

"...Wait, you said that the copy plot needs to be reviewed by Alice?" After seeing Hill nodded, I immediately gave up the perfunctory plan of changing the name and starting over.

What a joke! I don't want to be made fun of my writing by this bad-tempered guy.

But having said that, still——

“It’s so hard to imagine…”

Although there are many copy texts from previous lives in my mind, these things have almost been reduced to guides. After all, no one will remember these things like how many slices of bread they have eaten.

In the end, it was Hill's words that reminded me.

"If Your Highness has no ideas, you can go to the library of Farnes and look up the historical background of the town of Soma or the Gruin region, as well as local legends. Perhaps you can find some inspiration."

"...Yes!"

Then, two figures, one big and one small, appeared in the capital of Fanes of the Orwyn Empire. To be precise, they were a cute little girl with cat ears and a tall lady who looked like a guardian.

"I actually forgot to settle the score with Alice last time..." I touched the furry ears on my head and felt powerless.

But from the perspective of camouflage, it seems perfect?

After all, no one can imagine that the devil, who is the opponent of the entire light camp in the game, is actually a cute one. In other words, if the devil starts to act cute, it is better for the world to be destroyed as soon as possible.

But the truth is that the world is still going strong.

"But it's still possible to confuse the enemy and make them mistakenly think that we are weak, so that they can relax their vigilance~"

"Your Majesty the Demon King is originally very weak." Hill reminded kindly.

"What? After all, I have defeated a three-person team of the same level!" I protested immediately in dissatisfaction, trying to justify my fighting ability.

As a result, before Hill expressed his opinion this time, several players passing by laughed out loud.

Normally, even an ordinary master would have a hard time dealing with three people at the same time, let alone a delicate loli who seemed to have little fighting power. In their eyes, it was just the bragging of a child.

"It's so cute that you act like an adult."

"Is there anyone who dares to bully such a cute little guy?"