PFC Chapter 222 Since we're already here, it won't be a wasted trip.
Chapter 222 Since we're already here, it won't be a wasted trip.
Chen You stared at the pop-up window in front of him, feeling completely numb.
The four team members, and his name is now marked with a prominent green checkmark.
Following the names of Saros, Oro, and Moon Arrow are three huge question marks.
In the corner of the pop-up window, a red "60-second" countdown is relentlessly ticking.
59 ... 58 ...
"Holy crap..."
Chen You's lips twitched violently.
He just wanted to farm the legendary set that was given away during the anniversary event as soon as possible.
After all, the [Road to Kingship] can only be run once a week, and getting equipment is too slow.
Who would have thought that they'd forgotten they were still on the team!
He subconsciously believed that when playing in a team, teammates would enter the instance through the instance entrance on their own.
This method of NPC teleportation was overlooked!
What's this called?
Halfway through the Feast at Hongmen, Xiang Yu suddenly asked Liu Bang, "Brother, wanna play some games?"
What should we do now? There isn't even a cancel button on the system interface.
He could only watch helplessly as the countdown dwindled, leaving his fate to three other "fools" who were probably wildly imagining things.
……
Titan Temple.
On the throne, Saros leaned forward slightly, his large, bell-like eyes fixed on the pop-up window in front of him.
"What...does he mean by that?"
Standing to the side, Taipi's anger had long been replaced by an expression that was a mixture of shock and contemplation.
A sudden realization flashed in his eyes.
"President! I understand!" Taipi's voice was tinged with excitement. "This Chen You is brilliant!"
Saros frowned: "Speak!"
"You see, chatting in the team channel is ultimately like being thousands of miles apart; you can't convey any real momentum or sincerity."
"He knows that all three of us are present, and any words spoken could be over-interpreted," Taipi analyzed logically.
"So, he used this method to bring everyone together directly! This is for a face-to-face meeting!"
The more he talked, the more he realized it made sense: "This... can also be considered a different kind of sincerity."
"He...is scared! This is him trying to make amends!"
The anger in Saros's eyes had faded, replaced by a look of solemnity.
Let's talk in person...
That's in line with the style of a strong person.
It's domineering and direct enough.
With that thought in mind, he no longer hesitated and pressed his large finger heavily on the virtual screen.
【yes】!
……
Floating Sanctuary.
Oro's long, slender fingers rested on the white beast's fur. The look of astonishment, cracked across his usually calm and indifferent face, had not yet completely faded.
The Roman god-like man beside him, after a fierce brainstorming session, also came to what he considered the most reasonable conclusion.
"President, this person is wicked and extremely cunning," the man said in a low voice.
"Oh?" Auro raised an eyebrow.
"The three of us were waiting for him to speak, and we had unknowingly adopted a 'judgment' posture. This was our home turf."
"But this one instance invitation instantly turned the 'Courtroom' into an 'Unknown Meeting Room'."
"This is a case of turning the tables and trying to seize control!"
The man's eyes held a hint of apprehension.
"In this way, both sides are talking on equal footing. This person's cunning... is unfathomable!"
Auro revealed a faint smile.
interesting.
He initially thought he was just a foolish son of a landlord, but he never expected him to be such a shrewd and calculating chess player.
We need to see what this upstart is up to.
A light tap with your fingertips.
【yes】!
……
The City of Eternal Night, the Hall of the Moon Goddess's Radiance Guild.
Moon Arrow looked at the team list and saw that green checkmarks lit up next to the names of Saros and Ouro almost at the same time.
She seemed somewhat dazed.
"These two guys... agreed just like that?"
She rubbed her temples, feeling a sudden headache.
Having dealt with Chen You several times, she always felt that things weren't that complicated.
Given that guy's lazy and thoughtless nature, maybe... he really just accidentally slipped?
But now, the other two big names on the leaderboard have clicked "agree".
If I click "No" now, it might not be appropriate.
Can't understand the situation? Deliberately trying to sabotage?
Or is it that her ally failed her at the crucial moment?
"well……"
With a soft sigh, Moon Arrow helplessly extended his finger.
【yes】!
……
[Ding! All team members have confirmed their participation. The dungeon is about to open!]
The countdown stopped before Chen You's eyes.
A blinding white light engulfed our vision.
When he could see his surroundings again, he was surrounded by a bizarre and surreal scene.
The sky was filled with the shimmering glow of seven colors, and the ground was covered with colorful grass as soft as cotton candy.
In the distance, a bubbling chocolate river flows, and the air is filled with a sweet vanilla scent.
This is the Land of Colors.
A place with an extremely childish art style, specifically designed to allow players to farm event rewards.
Alternatively, it can also be called "Rainbow Pass".
However, at this moment, the atmosphere in this fairytale-like scene is so awkward that it could be carved out of a Barbie dream mansion.
Chen You is 1.8 meters tall, which is considered quite good in real life.
But at this moment, he could only look up at the Titan god Thalos, who was nearly five meters tall, with bulging muscles and exuding a terrifying sense of oppression.
Beside Saros stood Auro, a Roman god of the Roman race, who was about two meters tall, with an elegant and upright posture and a faint glow emanating from the scale-like stripes on his chin.
On the other side was the elven god, Moon Arrow, dressed in a magnificent robe, with a graceful figure and long, pointed ears that twitched slightly.
Four figures, of varying heights and builds, stood silently on the cotton candy-like grass.
Chen You, in particular, looked utterly embarrassed.
In the end, it was Saros who broke the deathly silence first.
His deep, booming voice seemed out of place in this cloyingly sweet atmosphere.
"This is the negotiation venue you chose?" He looked around, his brow furrowed. "Very...unique."
Oro smiled and spoke, his tone as composed as ever.
"It's really unexpected. In this kind of environment, people can indeed let their guard down a lot."
"President Chen, we understand your intention."
"..."
Chen You opened his mouth, looking at these two big shots who were seriously trying to win him over, and for a moment he didn't know how to respond.
What's the intention?
My only goal is to farm a legendary set!
He took a deep breath and decided to tell the truth.
"Um...actually..."
"No need for further words," Salos waved his hand, interrupting him.
"We understand. So, what are your conditions?"
"You want the top spot? Fine, but you have to give us a convincing reason."
Oro added, "Or rather, what message does the force you represent want to send us through this event?"
Seeing their "I know everything" expressions, Chen You swallowed back the words he was about to say.
He suddenly realized that explaining might be more troublesome than not explaining.
Even if I explain, will they believe me?
A whale who can casually spend 100,000 gold coins might accidentally "slip his hand" and send the top three players on the leaderboard into the event dungeon.
Even a dog wouldn't believe it if you told someone.
That being the case...
Let's talk about something else!
Chen You cleared his throat, his embarrassed expression vanishing, replaced by an inscrutable calm.
"Talking about those things is too serious."
He spoke slowly, his voice not loud, but clearly reaching everyone's ears.
"Since everyone has honored us with their presence, please come in..."
He paused, his gaze sweeping over the three of them.
"This event dungeon costs 10 stamina to enter each time."
"Since we're already here, we can't let it go to waste, can we?"
Saros: "?"
Oro: "..."
Moon Arrow: "!"
The expressions on the faces of the three bigwigs froze at that moment.
Chen You's words kept echoing in their minds.
Since we're already here... we can't waste our energy...
So, they went to such lengths to lure the three of us over from our respective territories...
It is for...
Working, grinding, and gambling?!
Just then, there was a rustling sound in the pink grass not far away.
A round, fluffy rabbit monster with a red cherry on its head jumped out.
When it saw Chen You and the other three, it tilted its head and let out a soft, sweet cry.
"Chu mi~"