I Forged the Myth of the Ancient Overlords-Chapter 39 - 0. Air Friend_1

Chapter 39: 039. Air Friend_1

Chapter 39: 039. Air Friend_1

Lu Ban still hadn’t made his decision when his phone rang again.

It was Feng Yu, his old class leader he hadn’t been in touch with for a long time. Lu Ban hesitated for a moment but didn’t pretend not to see it. Right after he answered, that cheerful voice as bright as the midsummer’s sun came through.

“Lu Ban, I saw that video, are you okay?”

Based on the tone of her voice, she seemed genuinely concerned about him.

“No problem, it’s all just for show.”

Lu Ban replied with one sentence.

“Haha, I knew it, how come you never showed us you were so good at special effects in college? Did you go somewhere to secretly learn?”

After hearing Lu Ban’s response, the old class leader laughed again.

“Practice is the best teacher.”

Lu Ban answered honestly.

“It does sound pretty professional. Are you planning to go into the self-media business in the future?”

“Making videos is just a means, my goal is to make movies.”

Lu Ban was straightforward.

“Wow, that’s impressive. When the time comes, let me hang around on your set.”

“That might be a bit difficult…”

These forbidden places, Lu Ban could visit on his own without issues but he couldn’t risk his acquaintances.

“Just kidding! So, when should we get together? I was worried you might be depressed after seeing you in the video, but you seem pretty good now, with over a hundred thousand fans and all.”

“Next time when I’m gathering materials… No, it’s nothing, definitely next time, definitely next time.”

Lu Ban managed to reel back the deadly FLAG he almost let slip and exchanged a few more words with Feng Yu before hanging up.

Strange, in school they never hung out much, but after graduating they chatted over the phone like friends.

Putting down the phone, the discomfort from the “Madman’s Knowledge” had largely dissipated. He was just a bit light-headed from a nosebleed, it seems chatting with people was an important way to stay sane.

Oh, wait, my Sanity is already at zero, so no worries then.

Lu Ban finally understood why it’s called “Madman’s Knowledge.”

These skulls probably held records of the history, culture, and current state of a foreign domain, sometimes even cryptic and unimaginable images that are beyond common understanding.

Moreover, this knowledge was forcefully poured into the brain, indelible.

If he really drew one daily, in not too long, his head would probably be filled with these unreal ramblings from the foreign domain, and he’d be completely broken.

Lu Ban didn’t draw a second one, mainly because the second draw didn’t have a discount and would cost 100 Silence Points.

He currently had 4106 Silence Points, and he couldn’t afford even one [Fine] quality item.

The [Excellent] and [Common] quality items had somewhat significant side effects and their uses were not very clear, lacking in value for consumption.

“Might as well save them. If I keep going at this pace, after one or two more missions I should be able to upgrade my repeater.”

That’s what Lu Ban thought.

When something says it can be upgraded, people are bound to want to upgrade it – it’s a desire that comes from instinct.

It’s just like being clearly told that if you press this button, nuclear missiles would fly and everyone would be hand in hand stepping together into an era of bottle cap picking, so you mustn’t press it, but you just can’t help but want to try pressing it anyway.

Irresistible.

Even so, with curiosity in his mind, Lu Ban purchased an item for later use.

[Air Friend].

It only needed 70 Silence Points, just a bit more expensive than the daily single draw, quite affordable.

Lu Ban bought it.

He felt as if a breeze had brushed by his ear.

Nothing happened.

Lu Ban looked around the room – no changes anywhere, whether in smell, temperature, or space.

“Hello, are you there?”

He asked.

No response.

If something can’t be seen, touched, smelled, or won’t respond when called, then it probably doesn’t exist.

Could it be that he had been scammed?

The Emperor’s New Clothes? Lu Ban’s New Friend?

Lu Ban closed his eyes, reduced all his senses to a minimum, as if he were asleep.

At this moment, he distinctly felt someone beside him.

Unlike those eerie beings, cold and indifferent, there was a sense of closeness akin to that of a friend; their mere presence was reassuring to Lu Ban.

“Is this what an Air Friend is?”

Lu Ban vaguely understood the purpose of this product.

After chatting one-sidedly with the Air Friend for a while, Lu Ban felt much more relaxed.

He looked at the computer screen, peering into one of the three small holes.

One Night Revelry

The Abandoned Capital is where all hopes dwell, where all despairs reside, where every story begins and also where every story ends.

There are various ways to reach the Abandoned Capital, and cars are definitely the least comfortable; not only are they long, cramped, dirty, they also frequently encounter trouble, I mean the non-human kind.

Compared to these creatures, even the typewriters of the Abandoned Capital gangs seem gentle and friendly.

Cheer up, at least when you see the sun the next day, you’ll be full of expectation, won’t you?

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Task difficulty: Self-selected

Task requirement: Complete the journey to the Abandoned Capital

“Pack up, ready to set off!”

Please note that this task involves changing areas within the Silent Lands. Please ensure the surroundings are clear beforehand and be cautious of personal safety.

“Self-selected difficulty?”

Lu Ban noticed the difference from before.

Is this what self-selection mode means?

He clicked on the task difficulty category and found three options to choose from.

[Mortal]

The choice of the common man, the best selection for leisurely Chosen by Gods who just want to experience an adventure in the Abandoned Capital and are not skilled at handling unexpected situations.

Of course, by closing your eyes, you naturally can’t glimpse the truth behind.

Base reward: 1000 Silence Points

Difficulty Reward*1

The text for this option was as ever cold, devoid of any emotion.

The words next to it conveyed a bleak sense of ruin, just a glance was enough to dishearten.

Contamination

If you’re looking for excitement, no problem, but I have to tell you in advance, some things are crazier than you can imagine.

One part risk, one part reward, right?

Base reward: 1200 Silence Points

Difficulty Reward*2

The last option’s text was almost written in blood, winding its way across Lu Ban’s computer screen, sketching out harrowing words.

Corrosion

Only the bravest, the most foolish, the most insane of the Chosen by Gods would want to experience this damned ordeal.

You can see everything, and everything can see you.

Base reward: 1500 Silence Points

Difficulty Reward*3

“The difference is quite big…”

The most common [Mortal] difficulty, could only yield a reward of 1000 Silence Points, and the exploration depth seems unable to reach very high, with a fixed ceiling.

The hardest Corrosion difficulty, just the base reward alone is 4500 points, and it can further increase due to exploratory bonuses, which is very substantial indeed.

As a prudent and cautious common man who deliberates before acting, Lu Ban reviewed all three options and didn’t hesitate.

He directly chose Corrosion.

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