Elf Kingdom: Game of the World Tree-Chapter 1102 - 740: We Were Wrong! (Part 2)

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Alice did not head there directly.

Even though she already knew the coordinates, directly using the reverse gate to descend near the plane gate would create too much commotion.

It could very well draw the entire Abyss Myth over there.

The best way was to slip in silently.

The time in the Silent Annihilation Wilderness is five times that of the Segis World, so that plane should not have formally fallen into the abyss yet, and the estimated flow of time should be similar to Segis World.

So... there was still some time.

During Alice’s investigation, that plane gate was about three hundred kilometers away from the current player base.

Even at a silver player’s pace, they could make it there in three days.

Thinking of this, Alice turned her attention to the players.

She decided to have the players scout ahead as usual.

Then, by using the players as coordinates, she would descend directly through the game network without using the reverse gate.

This way, the commotion would be much smaller...

And the best scenario, if the players could manage to enter the plane gate and Alice could contact them, was to descend a divine power avatar allowed through the game network to the mysterious plane.

In that case, the commotion would be much smaller than in the abyss.

Of course, to achieve a stealthy effect, this time Alice would have the players do some proper disguising.

And how to disguise... with Alice’s mastery over the divine role of life and resistance to the Power of the Abyss, she had a method of her own.

With this thought, Alice looked towards a figure in the base, her gaze quickly settling on someone quietly engraving an offering array in the corner.

Seemingly sensing being watched, that player slowly turned around with an excited smile on his face.

Understandably so, as the pile of ragged things beside him was like a small mountain, expecting to earn quite a bit of contribution points once the offering was completed.

However, when he and Alice met eyes, the radiant smile immediately froze on his face.

He coughed awkwardly, and then discreetly wiped away the offering array.

Alice:...

"Cyber, come here for a moment."

Alice said.

Seeing Cyber being singled out in the corner, nearby players all revealed schadenfreude expressions.

"Hahaha... Cyber crashed!"

"Pfft... I told you, find a safer place to offer, and now it’s messed up?"

"But also, he’s unlucky, that corner is usually out of sight, who knew the boss’s eyes are so sharp."

"Hahahaha... he’s gonna get a deduction in favor points."

"Really tragic... although the boss’s missions are tempting, she’s also the hardest to curry favor with, and the deduction in favor is quite severe."

The players whispered, the atmosphere quite lively.

Everyone loved watching a big shot crash.

As for Cyber, his expression instantly turned sour...

He patted his backside, stood up, and hastily packed up the broken Demon equipment, then walked anxiously to Alice, awkwardly explaining:

"Um... uh... Lord Ling, I just... just..."

He scratched his head, trying to come up with an explanation for his previous actions.

However, considering the sacrificial array he had already completed and the pile of junk beside him, the evidence was clear, he really didn’t know how to excuse himself...

In the end, he gave up the pretense, observing his nose, nose watching his heart, waiting for a scolding and a deduction in favor points.

"I... I was wrong."

He honestly lowered his head.

But the anticipated deduction in favor did not come.

Instead, it was replaced by the slightly cool voice of Divine Favored Zero:

"Cyber, I have a task for you."

Ah?

Cyber was slightly taken aback.

Ah?

The players secretly watching were equally surprised.

"You find a few strong, skilled in concealment, divine arts, or communication Chosen Ones to form a ten-player squad, come to the temple to receive a scouting mission."

Disguised as Divine Favored Zero, Alice continued.

Hearing her voice, Cyber was still a bit stunned, seemingly not expecting the turn of events.

Yet the surrounding players had already erupted:

"What the heck! What kind of freaking luck is this!"

"Is this even possible?!"

"A mission! Did he just get a mission from the boss?!"

"Wasn’t he supposed to lose favor points?!"

Cyber:...

He opened his mouth, feeling the blood rushing to his brain, a bit dizzy.

The unexpected joy came so suddenly that it felt somewhat unreal.

And then, there was a wave of excitement.

Task!

He actually got another task!

And it’s from the Big Sister!

"Al...alright! I guarantee to complete the task!"

Cyber quickly saluted and said.

When he looked up again, he found that the other party had already left.

However, among the surrounding players, someone suddenly said:

"Wait...did the Big Sister just say to find a few more players?"

Silence...

Then, the players suddenly surrounded Cyber in a swarm, instantly crowding around him with flattery:

"Cyber! Cyber Boss! Please carry us!"

"Cyber! Pick me, pick me! I want to join the team! I’m ranked 81st on the combat leaderboard!"

In the blink of an eye, the players who were just mocking him all turned into sycophants.

Cyber:...

Looking at these damn guys, he was momentarily at a loss whether to laugh or cry.

Until there was suddenly some commotion in the crowd, and a few familiar figures came into his view.

"Cyber! I heard you triggered a hidden plotline?"

With pink hair and a flashy, luxurious mage outfit, it was Little Xian Miao.

Beside her were Li Mu of the Heart of Nature, and the globally renowned rich optimist.

Looking at these figures famous across the server, Cyber had a slight idea...

...

After randomly selecting a player he somewhat approved of and assigning the task, Eve turned and walked towards the temple.

And behind her, naturally, trailed a group of unwilling players.

However, afraid of losing favor, they only followed from a distance, rather obediently.

Though they looked at Eve with eyes like a hungry husky yearning for food, pitifully.

Yet Cyber’s actions eventually inspired some clever players.

Eve was amused to find someone running in front of her, sneakily drawing a sacrificial array in her presence...

And blatantly placing some scrap metal beside it.

Of course, such actions received no reaction from Eve.

She returned straight to the temple.

Leaving the players with a face full of regret.

Until a soft system chime froze their expressions on their faces:

[Ding——]

[Aurora’s favorability towards you decreased by 5 points...]

They shivered, slowly turning back to see Demigod Aurora looking at the array in front of them, and the scrap metal next to it, with a frown...

Players:...

"Uh... ahem... Lord Aurora! Please listen to our explanation!"

"Misunderstanding! It’s all a misunderstanding!"

"Lord Aurora! I was wrong!"

With a thud... they all fell to their knees.

...

Eve didn’t have to wait long before Cyber brought nine players to the temple to find her.

And when she saw the players Cyber had gathered, she was surprised to find they were all familiar faces.

The top team from the tactics group—Boxed Meal’s five-member squad.

Rich and powerful, with strong output, and a mage outfit that hid an unknown number of storage rings, Little Xian Miao.

Priest Player Dongdong, who had mingled to become a high-ranking member of the Life Church and could chat and laugh with Alice, Taylor, and others.

The server’s most popular player, battlefield commander, and highly leadership-driven, Druid Li Mu.

And... smiling rather lewdly, leaving one at a loss for words, someone Eve hesitated for a second to replace upon seeing, but ultimately decided to keep due to his recent changes—a player known for some wild moves—Demacia.

Of course, there was also the legendary player who completed the Frost Tribe rescue mission, Cyber.

This... was the composition of the ten-player team standing before Eve.

"Lord Ling, we are ready."

Cyber said respectfully.

Eve gently nodded, her gaze sweeping over these players, meeting their expectant eyes before slowly saying:

"I have a reconnaissance task for you."

"This... may involve the return of the Shadow Tribe."

[Ding——]

[You have triggered a hidden plotline: The Lost Shadow Tribe...]

New system messages appeared in the players’ views.