Chapter 2

With great effort, Pei Chen managed to pull back a small portion of the bowstring, but he soon felt that he had reached his limit

The next morning

The difference between reality and games... Regardless of Uncle Fireball's pale complexion, Pei Chen carefully examined the Rogue camp before him, unable to help but exclaim.

It seems that there is no equipment available

The remaining two coins will be the money for the next meal

According to the gunman, the so-called survival points refer to the portion of life force and soul energy extracted from a creature you have killed by the infinite space, which can be used to enhance and elevate the biological level of the apostle, exchange for certain enhancements, and strengthen one's power

Pei Chen felt powerless to complain. Some pieces of equipment and armor have usage restrictions, requiring the user to meet certain conditions, or even multiple conditions, in order to use them. This does not mean that failure to meet these conditions will result in complete inability to use them; it is not a game. It simply means that their effectiveness will be limited.

The senior elder stated that his task differs from that of newcomers; escorting the newcomers to the Rog Camp is already considered the completion of the guidance task. He plans to set off for Tristram in a day or two once he is prepared. This led Pei Chen to believe that his task should be to save Cain

Whoosh

Akala's gaze swept across the crowd and then naturally settled on the seasoned marksman, as he spoke

This is the place assigned to the apostles, one room for each person

Just as the gunman reprimanded Fireball Uncle for his recklessness, a commotion erupted from within the door. Pei Chen saw a nun clad in a purple cloak approaching here, escorted by several rogue warriors.

That... Mercury, can we come in? There are some matters we would like to discuss...

Pei Chen got up early, and because he was able to control his emotions well, he did not suffer from insomnia or anything of the sort

However, adding such weaknesses is too obvious, isn't it? If someone gets close, they would probably be even worse than a mage, at least a mage can increase their constitution! It turns out that gunmen are indeed weaklings

Well, I owe you one..." Casually tossing the gem into the storage space, Pei Chen stepped forward to take a look. That fellow had been dead for a long time, leaving behind only incomplete bones.

Outside Pei Chen's shed, the bespectacled man was pushed out to make contact with Mercury (a code name that Pei Chen casually mentioned during the assignment)

You say that is a hedgehog, I might still believe it

Casually allocated those meager 7 survival points

Finally arrived, this was truly not easy

Greetings, adventurers from afar. I know you have come to challenge the evil warriors. I am Akara, the high priestess of the Order of the Blind Eye, and I warmly welcome you to our camp. However, I am afraid we can only provide you with some rudimentary shelter within these crumbling walls.

"It's alright, what we have is already sufficient, thank you very much." The gunman maintained his calm demeanor—he paused for a moment before speaking. Pei Chen became even more suspicious that the eloquence he displayed when leading the newcomers was merely a result of having memorized his lines in advance.

Stop!

Now everyone is on edge, what the hell, they actually made a sneak escape

When Pei Chen, whose archery skills had noticeably improved, shot and killed a hard-haired mouse that had lost its forelimbs, he found that this time he had only received 3 survival points

Well, digging holes and such is quite troublesome...! ... Let's keep everything simple!

Hiding beneath a dead old tree, Pei Chen observed a hard-haired rat that was larger than a cat not far away

Side Quest 2: Eliminate the Corpse Fire, upon completion, you will receive 500 survival points and 1 gem fragment

However, no one has expressed any protest. It is evident to all that the resources at the Rog camp have reached a rather awkward level. Even the residence of Sister Akara cannot be considered more upscale than here.

Looking at these increasingly dangerous and even absurd side quests, Pei Chen's eyes twitched violently. He decided to follow the gunman's advice, wash up, and get some sleep, so he could gather his strength and think of a way to complete the main quest tomorrow

They immediately rushed towards Chaxi, hoping to find some long-lost artifact or similar treasures at the female blacksmith's place

The reason there are still houses available for allocation is that too many people have died, leaving behind empty homes. Just like this one belonging to Pei Chen, whose previous owner passed away just two days ago; he was an ordinary resident

Only the seasoned veteran, who claimed to have completed three missions, barely maintained his composure. From his extraordinary perception and neural reaction speed while evading the mud, combined with his sharpshooter codename, Pei Chen deduced his allocation method.

It is truly a desirable place that people long for

At the main gate, he was stopped by a rogue archer.

The main storyline task of the first phase has been completed, and the main storyline task of the second phase has been released

Pei Chen then went on to sell a short staff that provided a 50% damage bonus against undead creatures, a regular bow, and a sufficient quantity of arrows

... ...

This cursed place doesn't even have hot water

Although only a part of the game was played, this is a vast settlement equipped with complete defensive measures, unlike the shabby camp in the game that could not even gather ten people. Both the tall wooden fence and the scene visible through the main gate, where people occasionally pass by, clearly indicate this.

Main Quest: Survive for 10 natural days and earn 1000 survival points. Upon completion of the task, you may return to the infinite space; failure to complete the task will result in elimination

It turns out that the main quest is divided into only two stages

"It is truly too dangerous out there; I do not recommend that you ordinary people, who do not belong to combat professions, go outside," said the beautiful warrior with long flowing hair.

Pei Chen covered his face

Biological Level: 0 (7 / 100)

The sound of the arrow piercing through the air is sharp, but it is of no consequence

The rogues are changing shifts, and Pei Chen reached into his pocket to squeeze the dozen or so gold coins. These were given by the gunman, and every newcomer receives them. It seems that gold serves as hard currency in many worlds, which is why this item can also be exchanged in the infinite space

It should be perception and agility

A rogue turned and ran deep into the camp, seemingly to inform the leader

Pei Chen learns everything relatively quickly, possibly due to his high intelligence and mental acuity. In a rapid succession, he shot six arrows in less than three seconds.

In this case, it means that even if your attributes do not meet the minimum requirements, you can still use a certain piece of equipment or item. However, as a trade-off, it is certain that you will not be able to unleash its full power. For example, this bow has a requirement of 8 points of strength, but Pei Chen only has 4 points of strength and can still use it, right

... ...

Well, if I eliminate fourteen more mice, I will be able to level up. Indeed, early upgrades are relatively easy

Just as the crowd was about to enter, two female rogue warriors guarding the gate shot two arrows directly, which accurately struck the tip of the foot of the leading Fireball Uncle, startling him into a cold sweat

Drawing a bow and fully drawing a bow are two distinct concepts, not to mention that Pei Chen cannot even draw it halfway

As anticipated, Pei Chen swiftly nocked another arrow onto the bowstring, and with the enhancement of those shameful bracers, he shot it out rapidly

Perhaps they have already gone out to hunt monsters

What the heck! The style of this artwork is becoming increasingly strange

... ...

Eight mud-covered individuals looked at the gate of the Rog camp, wearing expressions that conveyed a sense of hardship and struggle

... ...

There seemed to be a power in her voice that brought a sense of peace to the soul. Pei Chen was astonished to discover that, although the language spoken by the other party was entirely unfamiliar to him, he could completely understand its meaning, as if it had an inherent localization effect.

After some contemplation, he chose to open the task panel again

It is said that the protagonist's standard is to hunt wolf-type magical beasts after crossing over... Is it a bit beneath them to go hunt mice by themselves?

Reserve Apostle Number 1065 killed a hard-haired rat, earning 7 survival points

Pei Chen did not intend to rely on others for support. After considering for a while, he decided to give side quests 1 and 2 a try. To be honest, neither of these tasks is particularly difficult; as long as he is a bit careful, he should be able to accomplish them.

The true first BOSS in the game should be the Blood Crow, rather than the Corpse on Fire; that guy is merely an elite monster at best.

A dozen or so gold coins, smooth and flat, without any patterns or designs, neither too many nor too few, are sufficient to purchase several pieces of weapons and armor in the novice village of Rogge Camp, or to cover meals for about a month and a half

Where have you gone so early

Pei Chen propped his chin on his hand, grimacing as he swallowed the utterly disgusting black bread, while checking the spatial prompts projected onto his retina

Shaking his head in disappointment, Pei Chen thought for a moment and then set the corpse ablaze.

... ...

A simple shed, with only a bed and a fireplace, and hardly any furniture.

... ...

No one is here

***

Pei Chen rushed towards another hard-haired mouse without pause

The rain intensified, and as a result, no one was spared from being covered in foul-smelling mud, or perhaps the road was too slippery and they fell, or maybe they were splashed with mud by someone nearby...

Side Quest 4 : ... ...

I purchased several bottles of the legendary red potion, each capable of instantly restoring 30 points of vitality without any cooldown restrictions. Unfortunately, the infinite space has specifically added a prompt, prohibiting their removal from this world

This ordinary bow actually requires at least 8 to 9 points of strength

It is said that ten survival points can be used to purchase a full kilogram of cheap goods

Behind him, the female rogue shook her head

This place probably has several thousand people, right? Pei Chen murmured

After waiting for a while, without hearing any response, everyone looked at each other in confusion

Side Quest 1: Clear the Evil Cave, upon completion, you will receive 1000 survival points and 1 E-grade Brilliant Gem

... ...

As Pei Chen walked over to inspect the unfortunate fellow, intending to retrieve the arrows, he was astonished to discover a shattered emerald on the ground. Had an explosive item been triggered? He looked around and then noticed a skeleton of an adventurer still clad in tattered leather armor.

It is not that it cannot be faster, but rather that the last two attacks successfully hit, taking the life of the hard-haired mouse that was still unclear about the situation

Hmm?

Even among novice apostles, there are not many who are foolish. While some may choose a cautious approach out of fear of death, Pei Chen, however, does not intend to wait for them. He must complete these two tasks before others can react.

Then, please follow me

In other words, even the simplest method of brushing 200 hard-haired mice will suffice, averaging 20 per day...! ... It is truly devoid of any challenge!

The sensory range of the hard-haired mouse is approximately ten steps, while the distance that the hard-haired spines can be launched is about seven to eight steps. Recalling the enemy data that Roger had kindly shared with him, Pei Chen decisively took out his bow and arrows

The high school student hesitated and said after some thought

Rubbing his eyes, Pei Chen looked at the requirement of 1,000 survival points and calculated for a moment. Just now, the gunman informed them that for reserve apostles, the rewards for killing monsters are enhanced. A hard-haired rat is worth approximately 5 survival points.

Difficult to understand

... ...

After finally clarifying the location of the evil cave, Pei Chen took a deep breath, and then his gaze suddenly became somewhat indifferent as he walked out with a blank expression

Is it possible that infinite space will also set prices based on their combat power

However, it seems that I can't even defeat a weakling

Side Quest 3: Eliminate the Blood Crow. Upon completion, you will receive 2000 survival points and 1 E-grade Glorious Gem