Super Righteous Player
Chapter 548 - 89 Husky and Thirteen Spices_1

Chapter 548: Chapter 89 Husky and Thirteen Spices_1

"*cough cough*... *cough cough cough*..."

As the light dissipated, the first thing to rush into his nose and mouth was air tinged with a slightly irritating scent.

It reminded him of the smell of burning coal.

Just like the honeycomb coal used in his childhood...

Caught off guard, Wang Shouyi couldn’t help but start coughing.

After a few coughs, he gradually rubbed his eyes and tried hard to look around.

After the light faded, his vision wasn’t affected like it would be by a flashbang, losing sight temporarily. It was simply that the surrounding light seemed somewhat dim... a bit like the brightness after street lamps turn on at dusk.

At least it was much darker than the white expanse before, a world without even shadows.

"This really is a damn transmigration-type isekai game..."

He touched his arm and looked down at his clothes. Confirming everything was exactly as he had created his character, Wang Shouyi couldn’t help but sigh.

"Ah, it’s like that."

A calm voice sounded, "But don’t worry. As the second group of players, you will still have guides to introduce you to the game..."

"We had it much tougher back in our day,"

Another voice muttered with a slight accent.

Wang Shouyi tried hard to look in that direction.

The dim light had yet to fully adjust to his vision.

But soon, he could see the world in front of him clearly.

When he saw the faces of the people before him, he was slightly stunned.

A bald strongman, nearly one meter ninety in height, with a very long sword slung at his waist. His right hand rested on the hilt of his sword, and his eyes were gently closed, exuding a sense of serenity that seemed to merge with nature.

A boy half a head shorter than him, with both hands on a sharp metal ring reminiscent of the ones used by Mavis, with part of his hair turned into light brown tree roots, and his left arm completely wooden. His pupils had a gentle green luster, making him look like an exceptionally short half-ent.

A very young girl with a longbow on her back and three daggers at her waist. She looked over in a dazed manner, with pupils so clear it felt like one could fall into them... and behind her sat a bush cat almost as tall as the girl’s waist. Wisdom filled its eyes as it looked towards him.

And another person who looked somewhat familiar to Wang Shouyi.

He was a young man with a slicked-back hairdo, glasses, wearing a black and red magician’s robe. He looked like a calm and composed young CEO...

"...Chen, the CEO?" Wang Shouyi asked uncertainly.

Hearing his shout, the other party was also taken aback.

"...Thirteen Aunts?"

"So it really is you!" Wang Shouyi blurted out inadvertently.

Longjing Tea on the other side was also visibly surprised.

Yes, Longjing Tea also knew this person.

Wang Shouyi was somewhat well-known in the gaming industry as a news anchor, with the stage name "Thirteen Spices". Incidentally, his co-host, who was mainly responsible for the comedic relief, went by the name Husky.

But their acquaintance began last year at a game exhibition in Paris, France.

Wang Shouyi had access to trials of various games or game exhibitions around the world, like demo privileges or tickets.

As expected—along with his studio, it was the big streamers from the Doumiao platform who went with him.

Chen of the Beer, whom he met during his previous trip to Paris, was not a CEO yet. He hadn’t become a boss...

But since Chen of the Beer was here—

Wang Shouyi thoughtfully looked back at the remaining three.

Seeing that almost-celestial bald strongman, Wang Shouyi almost let out an expletive in shock.

"Brother Xiang!"

Wasn’t this Xiang Tiange!

He certainly knew about this big brother in the streaming circle, theoretically the best at gaming.

The name Delicious Wind Goose was well-known all around; he was not only a streamer on the Doumiao platform but also an amateur content creator. They had met at content creator gatherings since, as is well known, studios and major streamers involved in this sort of business mostly live in Shen City...

Wang Shouyi had also gone up to toast him back then.

Of course, when he toasted Delicious Wind Goose, his heart was filled with utmost respect. One could say he was utterly reverent.

Because he knew all too well that this big brother could easily smash his "dog" head without any effort.

However, unlike his intimidating appearance, Delicious Wind Goose’s temper was actually quite mild. He didn’t boast loudly after drinking, like others... or perhaps he wasn’t drunk at all.

So, if Delicious Wind Goose and Chen of the Beer were here,

Then this...

"Brother Kai!"

Wasn’t this KID!

Though he looked about ten years younger—mainly because his hair had grown back—Wang Shouyi still recognized this big brother.

Enthusiastically, Wang Shouyi shook hands with him, "You’re my idol, Brother Kai! I watched your games when I was a kid!"

"Am I that old?"

The wandering child couldn’t help but complain.

But he was also quite friendly as he greeted, "I watch your show too! When are you updating this week?"

"The day after tomorrow, the day after tomorrow! If I don’t fall asleep due to the post-editing and review, we’ll definitely update at dawn the day after tomorrow!"

"Ah, that’s perfect for watching while playing games that night..."

"...Playing games?"

Wang Shouyi paused.

He wasn’t surprised that this "game" had an exit option. Of course, knowing it wasn’t the start of a death game like Sword Art Online, he was quite relieved... but actually, he felt that relief when he saw there was a guide.

What surprised him was that the wandering child dared to stay up late?

Last time he checked the live stream, he noticed a slight gleam on top of the child’s head...

"Your hair..."

Wang Shouyi hesitated, "Is it okay?"

Dragon Well Tea, standing next to him, glanced subconsciously at the child’s lively hair.

The vitality was so great that it looked almost like garlic-shaped roots had sprouted.

It might not be long before grass grows on the head, followed by flowers, and then a Mega Evolution to an even bigger flower...

Seeing these three somewhat familiar "old players," Wang Shouyi felt complicated.

It seemed he had missed the first batch of the trial play...

"However, this one is..."

He looked towards Defu and Chocolate.

"Oh," Gourmet Goose introduced, "she’s my archery instructor. Also a well-known survival streamer... Defu, you know her, right?"

As he spoke, his hand pointed at the wise-looking bush cat on the floor.

Then, he pointed to the silent girl who kept glancing at her collar, "This is the cat raised by the instructor, called Chocolate."

"...Ah?"

Wang Shouyi was somewhat bewildered.

He hadn’t quite understood.

He hesitantly reached out to the girl, "Hello, Instructor Defu. My name is Wang Shouyi... but you can also call me Thirteen Spices."

"You might want to decide on a name for yourself first."

Dragon Well Tea, arms crossed, interjected calmly, "Or just stick with Thirteen Spices?"

"...That’s not a problem."

Thirteen Spices nodded and was about to say something.

Then, suddenly, a light screen flashed before his eyes:

[Username confirmed]

[ID: Thirteen Spices]

Human, male, level 5

Health: 100%

Stats: Strength 5, Agility 5, Constitution 5, Perception 8, Will 7

Public Experience: 0

Occupation Overview—

Wizard Apprentice LV5: [Instant Spell LV1 (Sense Capture)]

[Finally, you recall your name]

[Along with your name, the mission you carry resonates]

[As a reserve member of the Secret Eye, you were brought by leader "Giralda" to the Underground City, to purify terrifying nightmares with wisdom and perseverance]

[At the same time, the Secret Eye will also collect more knowledge, more secrets here. The nightmares you purify will eventually become your power. Because you are different from them—death cannot imprison your soul]

[Members of the Secret Eye, upon death, do not encounter true death, but wake up again after losing some power; similarly, no matter how many times you die in nightmares, as long as you spend a certain contribution (Prestige: Secret Eye), you can cleanse the erosion]

[But only you know... the greatest secret of the Secret Eye]

[The one who granted you the power of immortality is not the apparent leader "Giralda," but the one you truly pledge loyalty to, "Annan Winter"—the soon-to-be Duke of Winter]

[This is a secret that must not be known by anyone]

[What you need to do is to become stronger by all means within reasonable and lawful bounds]

[As for the rest, you know... your "Mentor" will tell you. If all goes well, you will become an official member within a month]

[What you first need to do is to stand out among your "peers"]

[You can do it—]

[Main mission obtained: Step on the Path to Transcendence]

[Mission requirement: Obtain the Bronze Soul within thirty days to advance to Transcendent (0/1)]

[Additional requirement: The first player in the same area (current area: Ashen Waste) to complete this mission will receive a temporary resurrection privilege*1]