Mini World Game Console-Chapter 680 - 681: Clearing Settlement [10,000 Updates for Monthly Ticket]
I completed it!?
Ren Suo shook his head, finding the situation somewhat surreal. "Light and Dark Traitor" was a Six-Star+ game! Although there were many points where players could get stuck, none had posed a significant problem. Playing through it was smooth sailing, like threading a needle, and he hadn't even needed to visit the Mystic Tavern for guidance.
These past few days, Ren Suo had been swamped with errands and hadn't spent much time seriously playing the game. It felt as if he'd managed to sneak in sessions amidst the busyness and surprisingly breezed through it. Plus, the game's Krypton Gold rate wasn't high; he only spent some Merit Points to unlock "Two-Star Blind Fool" and "Three-Star Blind Fool," amounting to around 100 points in total.
It might have sounded like Ren Suo was getting ahead of himself, not caring about 100 Merit Points, but this was a Six-Star+ game. He hadn't even used "Rippling Spring Sounds" and had only invested time and 100 Merit Points to beat it, which was a real bargain.
And the score from the quest evaluation... turned out to be not bad at all!
'Achieved basic mission objectives—60 points;'
'Rebellious Overlord: Completely sever the birth of the Great Lord—5 points;'
'Rebellious Empire: Completely destroy the foundation of the Empire—5 points;'
'Rebellious Bloodline: Completely deny the existence of Divine Descendants—5 points;'
'Rebellious Hatred: Completely fulfill all desires—5 points;'
'Being harsher can do both others and oneself good: The most frequently used Bloodline Cartridge is "Brutal Warrior"—2 points;'
'Lies aren't for escaping a harsh world, but for rediscovering one's former self: The most frequently used Dragonborn Ability is "A Different Life"—2 points;'
'You are the Dawn Star gazing up at the light from the depths of darkness: Become the hero of Didra—2 points;'
'Total score: 86 points, evaluation: exceptional.'
'Current mission score: 86 points (exceptional), Highest Mission Score: 86 points (exceptional).'
'As the player has received an exceptional rating, meeting the hidden requirements, information on the hidden side missions of the game will be given.'
'Side mission: Rebellious Principle. Refresh your bottom line, break through your own principles.'
'Side mission: Rebellious Character. Act in a completely opposite manner from your usual personality.'
'Side mission: Rebellious Emotion. Successfully transform your own feelings.'
'Side mission: Rebellious Destiny. Change the predetermined future.'
'Would you like to upload this result as the final outcome? Upon successful upload, you will receive Merit Points and exclusive rewards matching your evaluation level.'
'This evaluation can only be preserved until February 19, 23:59.'
'Evaluation can only be uploaded once.'
This was the first time Ren Suo had seen four new side quests suddenly added after completing the game. It was as if he had missed a lot of game content and could potentially increase his score even further.
However, upon seriously reviewing these side quests' descriptions, Ren Suo found them puzzling.
Principles? Character? Emotion? Destiny? What do these things have to do with me, Los, the escaped convict?
After pondering for a while, despite not quite grasping it, Ren Suo had one good quality: if in doubt, ask.
So, he reopened the Mystic Tavern. This time, the tavern was empty except for the tavern owner, who was engrossed in watching a video on a tablet.
Unsure of what he was watching, the usually aloof tavern owner was now emitting bursts of dark, sleazy laughter, making Ren Suo curious enough to want to peek at the tablet screen's content.
Alas, the Mystic Tavern wasn't a 3D scene but a 2D one. Ren Suo's view was fixed to the side; he could see the entire tavern but couldn't see what the tavern owner was watching with his back to the bar.
Moreover, upon entering, it took the tavern owner three seconds to notice Ren Suo's presence. He promptly put away the tablet and coughed. "What service will you be needing today?"
Hmm?
Was it just Ren Suo's imagination, or did the tavern owner seem a bit warmer today? Previously, the tavern owner had treated Ren Suo like a freeloader, but now his service attitude had improved significantly, almost as if Ren Suo had given him an extra tip.
"What were you watching?" Ren Suo asked.
"It is of no... no concern to you," the tavern owner replied.
"But that's exactly what I want to ask about," Ren Suo said.
"Do you really want to know?" the tavern owner pressed.
"Yes," Ren Suo affirmed.
"But I really can't show it to you, and the content isn't important at all," the tavern owner insisted.
"Then, what exactly is it?" Ren Suo asked.
"Oh, it's just a video on making desserts," the tavern owner explained. "I have to cook occasionally in the tavern, so I watch how others make sweets."
Ren Suo had long suspected that the tavern's medieval decor was just a facade. So, when the tavern owner admitted to watching a video on a tablet, Ren Suo was slightly taken aback but not particularly surprised.
"But you were laughing in a rather vulgar way while watching the video," Ren Suo pointed out.
"How is that possible? No," the tavern owner denied.
"I clearly heard it," Ren Suo insisted.
"Oh, that's because the dessert in the video was being made by cats wearing aprons," the tavern owner said. "It was very novel, so I laughed."
Cats wearing aprons?
Ren Suo turned his head to glance at the Black Cat and mentally pictured her wearing an apron. Hmm, indeed quite cute.
Therefore, Ren Suo didn't dwell on this topic and asked the tavern owner about the four side quests that appeared after clearing "Light and Dark Traitor."
It still cost 5 Merit Points. After Ren Suo paid, the tavern owner said seriously, "You may have forgotten, but 'Light and Dark Traitor' has two protagonists. These four side quests correspond to the storyline of the other protagonist. You're currently unable to complete these four side quests."
"After receiving a generous tip, the tavern owner whispered to the player: You are temporarily unable to complete the other side quests."
These words were a wake-up call, and Ren Suo finally remembered the other protagonist in the "Twilight Fading Flower" storyline. After all, that was the character selection at the beginning of the game, and the game never mentioned the other protagonist again. Ren Suo had naturally forgotten this setting after playing for about ten days.
But this game didn't support playing a second playthrough simultaneously. Once Ren Suo chose Los as the protagonist, he was unable to play as the other. Moreover, the tavern owner had clearly stated that he couldn't complete those four side quests.
Even if it were possible to play as the other, Ren Suo had no interest whatsoever.
After all, he had achieved a score of 86 points this playthrough. Managing to get such a high score on a Six-Star+ game without using "Rippling Spring Sounds," and doing so effortlessly, Ren Suo was quite satisfied. He felt like the Mini-World Game Console hadn't tricked him this time and had even gone easy on him for once, offering him a delightful gaming feast.
Returning to the game completion settlement screen, Ren Suo chose to upload.
"Mission evaluation upload complete. You have earned 468 Merit Points. Please use them wisely."
"You have obtained a Six-Star Treasure Box *1, which can be opened in the Content Preservation Vault."
"Based on your gameplay experience, you have been awarded an exclusive reward: A Different Life."
"Based on your mission evaluation and game star level, you have obtained the prop 'Rippling Spring Sounds'."
"'Light and Dark Traitor' upload complete. Thanks for playing, endless fun in the Mini World!"
Ren Suo slightly raised his eyebrows. A Different Life? The Dragonborn one?
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In the Mystic Tavern, after confirming that Ren Suo had indeed completely left, the tavern owner sneakily took out his tablet to continue watching.
At this moment, a patron arrived. The tavern owner glanced up briefly, then looked back down.
A familiar face.
The Truth Seeker, who had come in planning to have a drink, didn't get angry. Instead, he found a large bottle of cola in the cabinet, poured himself a glass, and asked while sipping, "What are you so engrossed in watching?"
"Want to see?" The tavern owner couldn't quite contain his desire to share his happiness. "It's really good."
The Truth Seeker nodded. "I'm a bit curious."
"Then you mustn't tell anyone else."
"If you can't trust me, then you certainly can't trust anyone else," the Truth Seeker chuckled.
The tavern owner thought for a moment, affirmed the Truth Seeker's integrity, and then invited him behind the bar to watch together.
The blond-haired, blue-eyed Truth Seeker lightly stepped behind the bar, took a glance at the tavern owner's tablet screen, showed a brief look of surprise, and then his cheeks turned red, revealing a knowing smile. "Oh?"
They watched together for several minutes. The Truth Seeker confirmed the quality of the video. "Mmm, not bad at all. Do you have others like this?"
"For that, you'd have to talk to the Moon Chanter," the tavern owner said. "And you'd better do it quickly because later, even if you place a reservation, the Moon Chanter won't be able to provide it."
The Truth Seeker was curious. "Why? In the realm of dreams, the Moon Chanter is like a deity; anything she wishes can happen in a dream."
"Indeed, in dreams the Moon Chanter is like a deity, but not absolutely," the tavern owner replied. "For example, she has no power over you, Truth Seeker."
"But I am a Truth Seeker, and he..."
"True, he currently can't even think about Rebellion and is still quite vague, not realizing anything. But the problem is, before long, he will have the ability to rebel, and..." The tavern owner sighed, as if helplessly watching a hooked fish slip away. "In the future, he may not be sleeping alone."
