Chapter 3, Cemetery District
This is an era of rampant materialism and moral decay
As two people dug a pit in the cemetery to properly bury His, Vivian, who had been silently lost in thought, shed tears once again
Child
Even powerful deities such as the Goddess of Magic, the Lord of Order, the Lady of Night, the Master of Shadows, and the Demon King of Fear have fallen in this chaotic catastrophe
It is they who have been changed, for they lack the ability to challenge the rules of a world.
They want to eat meat
A newly initiated thief, no matter how exceptional, cannot possibly challenge this kind of rule
It is the twilight of the gods, it is also their twilight, and it is the twilight of all.
The old priest looked at him deeply, then raised his hand and pointed to a box nearby: "Perhaps it is a loyal hunting dog"
Due to its somewhat eerie appearance, many people removed it after purchasing it
This is a tribute offered to the temple for its burial
Even players with the innate hero class template can be obliterated by others as if they were crushed like an ant
The vast majority of people living here are on the brink of hunger
All players entering the "Battle of the Gods" have gone through a period of difficult choices, for in this dark era, unimaginable in modern civilization, they will witness and experience many things they once dared not even imagine
He should be buried there
Come with me, it will find a place of rest
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As long as it is not discovered by others
The clothes they wear and the mud on their feet all serve as undeniable evidence that they are merely the lowest class of the impoverished
In the far corner of the cemetery
That is Sauron! He has awakened!
Sauron gazed at the familiar yet strange scene before him, involuntarily overlapping some images from his memory. Amber City evoked a sense of familiarity, as he had heard this name during his time in the library game. However, that was already during the onset of the epic storyline, when a terrifying force erupted within the chaotic timeline, causing the gods to temporarily lose their divine powers and be forced to descend to the mortal realm in the guise of saints. It was an exceptionally chaotic period, with deities returning to their realms at intervals, and mortals successfully slaying gods; players were merely a part of this, and one could even say they were a rather inconspicuous part. Yet, that was already during the onset of the epic storyline, when a terrifying force erupted within the chaotic timeline, causing the gods to temporarily lose their divine powers and be forced to descend to the mortal realm in the guise of saints. It was an exceptionally chaotic period, with deities returning to their realms at intervals, and mortals successfully slaying gods; players were merely a part of this, and one could even say they were a rather inconspicuous part.
Sauron stood silently in front of the temple, holding the corpse of His, when an elderly priest appeared before him. He slowly lowered his head in respect, accompanied by Vivian. At first, he was somewhat doubtful that he was still in the game world, but upon witnessing living beings with independent consciousness, he realized that he had truly arrived in a world that genuinely exists
The people in the slums whispered among themselves, their eyes filled with a hint of awe, for the young man before them was a formidable thief, capable of easily taking down three to five adult men. It was said that he once pinned a flying fly with a dagger. In this neighborhood, there were two ruffians named Baras and Kanobo, who had been eyeing Vivian ever since Soren fell into a coma. It was even rumored that they had taken a portion of Sosia's deposit, and they had been warned repeatedly during this time not to meddle in others' affairs.
The era of mortals is about to begin, and the endless realm of the gods awaits their exploration, where everything they desire lies within the treasure trove of the deities
A small, inconspicuous corner
The old dog that had been by her side since the moment of her birth has finally reached the end of its life
Heath is merely an inconspicuous old dog
Soren
That is a shimmering silver dollar, a currency and book crafted by the followers of the goddess of wealth, which can even circulate in hell
There are no dazzling equipment, no breathtaking scenery, and certainly no easy battles to vent frustrations. What exists is merely the desperate struggle for survival in a moment of life and death, the filthy and chaotic slums, where garbage and excrement are everywhere, along with the omnipresent evil and darkness. Even to obtain a decent meal or a plain weapon, many must risk losing their heads.
Hiss! ... ...
As for the other fallen masters, they must start anew, and at the very least, they need to elevate their professional level to a higher tier before they are qualified to explore even the treasury of the weakest dog-headed god, Glozas.
This is a slum area
Only a small number of survivors, who have endured a long and arduous period, are qualified to enter and explore it
However, in the end
Because Sauron has already seen the greed in many people's eyes, what he sees in their eyes is a pile of delicious dog meat
Moreover, from Vivian's words, Soren realized that they had never known what attributes were
Sauron still remembers the very beginning when he entered the game
The familiar scenes before Sauron indicate what a tumultuous era this world will become in the future
It is only worth your doing this
Go to the cemetery
Many chaotic memories emerge
They have made a grand vow to change this sinful and degenerate game world
In this virtual world, everyone must choose their own path, whether they wish to or not
One third of the gods in the Pantheon have fallen
During that period, many powerful players emerged, but they quickly fell away
In this turmoil that has affected the entire dimensional plane of the universe, everyone has died at least once, even Sauron has completely fallen, and his soul has no choice but to reincarnate in the underworld
No one is willing to stand up for this pitiful little girl, as they fear those villains and lack the ability to confront them
The slum is a land of evil
For many people, "The Battle of the Gods" is almost equivalent to another realm in life
The world will not be easily changed by you
This is a quiet and peaceful land
In the slums, there is only a mass grave, where corpses are thrown periodically, and then destitute scavengers strip the bodies bare, awaiting the appearance of wild dogs at midnight. Some corpses also mysteriously vanish, taken away by malevolent spellcasters, and no one cares to know what becomes of them in the end
It may be evil and cruel, or it may be sacred and great
Are you sure you want to let it enter the cemetery
The cemetery is not located in the slum area
He cannot be buried in the potter's field
The throne of the gods fell from the celestial realm, and the countless kingdoms of deities collapsed and descended to the mortal world, transforming into unique planar existences
Now there is a good show to watch
Because the temple of the daughter of Pluto is established here, this is the resting place of the deceased, protected by priests and temple guards to ensure that the souls at rest are not disturbed. However, not everyone is qualified to enter this place of rest, as it requires a payment. The goddess of wealth once said that everything in the world can be measured in terms of money
In the slums, there are always muddy paths, and stepping on them will splash mud and filth. Occasionally, the rain washes out the excrement and garbage from the corners of the alleys, and a foul odor perpetually lingers in the air. Within the densely packed low-roofed shanties, one can see many expressionless individuals busily at work; they need to repair their homes and then rush to the docks in search of labor jobs. Whenever the rainy season arrives, many houses inevitably leak, and occasionally there are tragic incidents of collapses.
Here are the survival rules for marginalized individuals
At that time, he found it hard to imagine that the environment in the game could be so harsh and challenging compared to others.
He took out a silver dollar and respectfully handed it over, as a natural-born thief, the skills he had acquired along the way were already sufficient for him to earn his first income
Vivian was wearing a tattered dress, a very cheap garment made of linen, with both the craftsmanship and fabric being of low quality, suitable only for the impoverished. Although Soren had once been an excellent thief, he was under the command of an even more formidable leader of thieves. The vast majority of the items he stole had to be turned over, leaving just enough for them to sustain their basic existence
Sauron slightly leaned forward and said: "Yes"
The saints, embodiments of the gods, tore apart the earth, completely transforming the lower planar continental shelf, which consists of more than twelve segments. Among them, three lower planes have entirely devolved into seas of fire, realms of ice, and lands of death. The projections of hellish demons are scattered everywhere, seducing hearts and inciting waves of slaughter, with even players not immune to their temptations. The abyssal demons rent the sky asunder, descending into an endless sea of blood. On the very first day of the abyss's awakening, twelve cities, each with a population exceeding one hundred thousand, were completely annihilated. The projections of hellish demons are scattered everywhere, seducing hearts and inciting waves of slaughter, with even players not immune to their temptations. The abyssal demons rent the sky asunder, descending into an endless sea of blood. On the very first day of the abyss's awakening, twelve cities, each with a population exceeding one hundred thousand, were completely annihilated
Brother
No one can escape this catastrophe
They are going to bury it, just as one would treat a human being
It is precisely for this reason
With each resurrection after death, one's physical attributes will permanently decrease by three points, ultimately leading to the necessity of returning the soul to the underworld for reincarnation
Where are we going
The road after the rain is a muddy mess
Although I do not know why
Sauron's boldness allowed him to remain, but it seems that later the game company also heeded the players' opinions. Aside from the initial batch of game containers, no further additions of this bizarre decoration were made after https://www.hetushu.com
In the game "Battle of the Gods," players have only three lives.
This is the age of saints
This stage belongs to everyone
Whether it is immense power, boundless wealth, or the eternal life that everyone desires
That is the realm of the gods
If it were not for the consumption of human flesh leading to the depths of hell, it is feared that some starving vagrants might engage in some appalling acts
Cemetery District
It has such qualifications
That is the twilight period as referred to by the players
Subsequently, a more grand and dramatic plot unfolds
Many newcomers to the game are deeply affected by the dark sins and corruption within, leading to a significant presence of paladins among the players at one point
Sauron placed the silver Deller into the box at the entrance of the temple, and then he carried the corpse of Hiss into the cemetery behind.
It is not qualified to have a tombstone, so it only has a small grave
The old priest had seen many nobles who wished to lay their beloved pets to rest in the cemetery, but he had never encountered a commoner like Sauron before
It is the final revelry of the gods of the celestial realm
When the catastrophe ends
Soren walked along the muddy, foul-smelling road, holding the lifeless body of the old dog, while Vivian, with a somber expression, held his hand and silently followed behind
However, Sauron inexplicably recalled the magical array that seemed to be a decorative item beneath the game storage.
The little girl squatted in front of an inconspicuous grave, softly uttering a few words. Afterwards, she stood up with a determined expression, her small hand grasping one of Sauron's fingers.
Heath is dead
He believed that as long as he buried the husk there, someone would dig it up that very night, then skin it and cut it into pieces to make a large pot of dog meat
It is also an era belonging to the gods
It was not until the end of the tumultuous period that the gods were able to return to the Pantheon, thus bringing an end to this epic catastrophe