Chapter 5, Fireball

Beautiful! The fireball struck with precision, earning applause for its first successful hit. However, at this moment, the players who had just been attacking the wild boar all turned to look at the fireball. Their expressions clearly indicated that they were gazing at a creature even more detestable than the wild boar

The initial modifications to the game have already shown results. At this moment, the area outside the city is filled with wild wolves and wild boars. Learning from past experiences, these small monsters are designed to be quite repulsive, belonging to the type that one would want to beat at first sight. This greatly encourages players' enthusiasm for leveling up. The mountains outside the city are teeming with people, all chasing after the wild wolves and wild boars, engaging in fierce battles. Unfortunately, the strength and image of these wild wolves and wild boars are completely disproportionate; under the players' relentless assault, they can only offer a meager resistance. For a time, the monsters are in short supply; as soon as one spawns, dozens of players immediately surround it. Unfortunately, the strength and image of these wild wolves and wild boars are completely disproportionate; under the players' relentless assault, they can only offer a meager resistance. For a time, the monsters are in short supply; as soon as one spawns, dozens of players immediately surround it.

What are you doing? I am level 1! Level 1! Level 1! In the repeated shouts of the fireball, all four of his limbs were grabbed by someone and lifted into the air. One person shouted: "Hang him on that tree over there." Immediately, someone else objected: "Just throw him into the river over there!"

"Are you blind? Can't you see that we are a guild?" one person shouted

Shoot! Fireball, roar.

Thus, the fireball was shot out

What is this guy's profession? People began to doubt the wizard's robe before them. In a holographic game, equipment is not restricted by profession, so wearing a wizard's robe to conceal the truth is both reasonable and justifiable

Everyone stared intently at Gu Fei, while the fireball raised high in the sky seemed oblivious to this kick. They only felt the surroundings grow eerily quiet, as the ones holding him aloft became statues, steadily lifting him into the air

The adjustments and modifications to the game are being carried out extensively, with the officials announcing progress daily. On the first day, the adorable little monsters in the leveling area were already revised, and the repulsive wild boars, wolves, and other beasts were completely eliminated in favor of cats, rabbits, and dogs.

In the center of the wide square of the Mage Academy, thousands of people gathered together, shouting in unison: "Fireball!"

The two left the Mage Academy together, heading towards the leveling area outside Cloud City. On the way, Fireball complained to Gu Fei, revealing that when he obtained this account from someone else, the name and profession had already been chosen. Gu Fei immediately felt a sense of shared fate; however, Fireball had not originally cared about these details. It was only after experiencing the scene of a thousand voices calling out that he had some reservations about the name. Considering that in future battles involving mages, whether as enemies or allies, a shout of "Fireball" would clearly distract one's attention! Gu Fei felt a sense of shared fate again, but Fireball had not originally cared about these details. It was only after experiencing the scene of a thousand voices calling out that he had some reservations about the name. Thinking about future battles involving mages, whether as enemies or allies, a shout of "Fireball" would clearly distract one's attention! For now, one could only hope that the lowest-level spell "Fireball" would be forgotten by people in the later stages.

The two walked and chatted, and before they knew it, they had already reached the outskirts of the city

However, daring to name oneself as a player who defies the heavens still embodies the spirit of defiance. Upon seeing the fireball, relying on its Level 1 status and displaying an attitude of indifference akin to a dead pig unafraid of boiling water, it showed no signs of discouragement and charged forward just the same

"Do you know this move?" someone asked the mage in the group

A group of people nodded in unison, and one person shouted: "Are you looking to get yourself in trouble by stealing the monsters from our defiant guild?"

Gu Fei ignored the crowd, took a few steps into the throng, and lifted the fireball before walking away

"Hehe, I'm leaving too, it's so noisy." Gu Fei followed behind him

The system notification: Fireball has added you as a friend

There isn't any, where is this trick?

"Learn skills!" The person at the front turned back and glanced at Gu Fei.

The third day

"Shoot!" Someone shouted, and immediately everyone followed suit, the entire venue echoing with the sounds of "Shoot, shoot, shoot." However, the Mage Academy is an absolute safe zone, where the use of spells and combat skills is prohibited. Although the command to "shoot" was given, the fireball remained unmoved. Meanwhile, the expression of the guy next to him turned even paler, prompting Gu Fei to ask, "What’s wrong with you?"

Who are you! Get lost! The crowd glanced at Gu Fei, hardly taking him seriously. The game had only been open for a day, and no matter how professional a player was, it was impossible to reach the level of taking on many alone, especially since this guy was just a mage

What skill is this?" the crowd asked each other

No guild name could possibly be more outrageous than this one, yet in the face of a fierce group of extraordinary individuals, the Fireball showed no signs of fear. This surprised Gu Fei. He saw Fireball staring directly at the crowd, calmly saying: "So what if I steal the monster? What can you do to me? I'm only level 1!"

Gu Fei was taken aback; it was not just that the fireball was under PK protection, but this group still outside the city gate, robbing the lowest-level monsters, clearly could not have reached level 10. In a PK protected environment, fighting did not involve any pain; if this group got too close, they would definitely be forcibly restrained, leaving him with no way to escape. With this thought, Gu Fei quickly stepped forward, pushed off the ground, jumped up, turned sideways, and with his left foot, he drew an arc in the air from right to left with his entire body.

A fireball immediately ignited before everyone, floating in the air, creating a spectacular sight. The mages were all visibly delighted, but Gu Fei noticed that the person beside him had a pale face, seemingly quite startled.

Due to the numerous adjustments required, this has taken a month. The proposal put forward by Xiao Wu has been approved; however, to refine all these aspects would significantly increase the workload. Consequently, the game company has decided to gradually incorporate these elements in future updates, allowing the game to resume operations first.

He is my friend, let me go quickly! The fireball continued to shout

Puff! Puff! Puff! With three consecutive sounds, the first three individuals were swept down by Gu Fei with a kick in mid-air

With a loud "bang," a fireball struck the wild boar that was being ravaged by numerous players in front of them. Sparks flew, accompanied by the scent of roasting meat, and the wild boar collapsed.

Regardless, Gu Fei has a good impression of the fireball, as he is one of the few wizards who does not wear black-framed glasses and carries a broomstick

The next day

"Friend? Then let's throw him into the river!" With a wave of one person's arm, several rushed towards Gu Fei.

Others could see more clearly than the three parties involved; Gu Fei's clean and decisive kick in mid-air left everyone baffled

Will falling into the river be protected by PK? The official website didn't mention it. The fireball was anxious now, struggling desperately. But regardless of whether he was a mage or even a warrior, there was no chance in this situation. The fireball was like a sacrificial offering prepared for the great deity in an ancient tribe, held high towards the sky. Looking down from above, he immediately spotted Gu Fei and shouted, "Hey, you over there, save me!"

The fireball ignited a surge of excitement, taking two steps forward and shouting: "Fireball!"

This sudden shout startled the dazed crowd, causing them to release their grip without a second thought. The fireball fell freely, landing flat on the ground, and it quickly cursed, "Damn!"

Damn it! This person cursed first and casually added Gu Fei as a friend: "Look at my name."

Ah? Aren't you all just casually attacking? Fireball was bewildered; clearly, there were more than ten people surrounding and attacking, so why was it that as soon as he made a move, it was considered stealing the monster? Isn't it the case that whoever kills it gets the credit?

"Stealing monsters! No manners!" The response to the fireball greeting was a barrage of insults from the other party

What are you doing! Put me down quickly!" the fireball shouted

At this moment, more and more people were learning their first spell, and thus, there were constantly individuals shouting "Fireball" in the center of the square. The Fireball beside Gu Fei could no longer tolerate it and called out to Gu Fei, preparing to leave.

He was still on the wild hillside outside the city when he was sent back to his birthplace: the Mage Academy. Did this mean he had to start over? Gu Fei looked at his skill and book levels; they had not changed, still at level 6. The coins he had picked up that day were still in his pouch, and he still had the two rusty meat cleavers tucked into his belt.

On that day, Gu Fei unfortunately had class. After class, he immediately returned home and eagerly entered the game. It had been a long time since he felt such anticipation.

A group of people exchanged glances, yet no one dared to intervene

Gu Fei nodded slightly, quickly rushed forward, and positioned himself in front of the crowd, saying: "Everyone, let's take our time to talk, but first, please put the person down."

Hello everyone! The fireball waved to the crowd

Gu Fei smiled. No wonder this guy is so righteous! Since he has been paying attention to the official website every day, Gu Fei is aware that this modification is specifically aimed at the violent incident he experienced last time. Players protected by PK will be considered invalid targets for skills; even if they are hit, there will be no corresponding sensation of pain. This modification also includes players' self-initiated attacks within the PK category. This means that if a similar fighting incident were to occur again, Gu Fei would no longer be able to blind his opponent's eyes, and even if he did hit, it would not hurt. At this moment, the fireball is relying on its protection, completely disregarding the numerous formidable players in front of it.

"Guild?" Fireball looked at Gu Fei in confusion, and Gu Fei was equally perplexed. The game had just started; who had the ability to establish a guild!

I don't have it either! All the players from various professions in the group checked their skill panels, but none of them found any skills similar to "Roundhouse Kick" or "Whirlwind Leg".

Gu Fei immediately burst into laughter; it turns out this person's name is Fireball. No wonder, the chorus of thousands would surely make him feel a thrill of fear.

Players eagerly awaited, and although the last public test lasted only half a day, everyone experienced an unprecedented sensation brought by the holographic game. This time, the anticipation was even more intense than before. Gu Fei was no exception; the first thing he did every day upon returning home was to check the website for updates on the game's modifications. Finally, there was a place to showcase his skills, and recently, Gu Fei often woke up laughing in his dreams.

Hide profession? '' Someone starts to daydream.

However, as a holographic game, the use of spells does have some distinctive features

A fireball rises slowly before the fireball's surface

What are you doing? Gu Fei asked

Looking around, Gu Fei noticed that a group of mages had gathered in front of an NPC, forming a long queue. After confirming that the individual was not selling glasses or brooms, Gu Fei curiously joined the line.

In order to enable players to acquire the ability to protect themselves at an earlier stage, this modification specifically lowers the level requirements for learning skills. Players can now obtain their first skill for free upon birth, and thereafter, they can learn the next skill of their profession every six levels. Therefore, newly born players in the Mage Academy now have this additional task to undertake, in addition to purchasing glasses and brooms.

The team moved quickly, and in the blink of an eye, Gu Fei was already in front of him. He engaged in conversation with the NPC, and Gu Fei had already learned the first skill of the mage: Fireball. There was nothing new about it; Fireball seemed to be the first technique that a mage could master forever. However, at this point, Gu Fei had reached level 6. In addition to the basic Fireball, he could also learn a second skill: Fire Resistance Ring. If Fireball is the main offensive skill for novice mages, then the Fire Resistance Ring is the primary technique for early-stage mages to protect their frail bodies. At this point, Gu Fei had reached level 6. In addition to the basic Fireball, he could also learn a second skill: Fire Resistance Ring. If Fireball is the main offensive skill for novice mages, then the Fire Resistance Ring is the primary technique for early-stage mages to protect their frail bodies.

Gu Fei could not help but share his feelings with the fireball, revealing a bit of his tragic experience of being forced to use a mage. The fireball did not understand the underlying reasons behind Gu Fei's situation and merely assumed that he did not particularly like the mage profession, so it began to enthusiastically introduce him to the glorious history of mages.

The three individuals sat side by side on the ground, looking at each other in confusion. Although they did not feel pain, their sense of touch remained. It felt as if someone had gently brushed their faces, yet the force was overwhelming and impossible to resist. This terrifying supernatural event caused by the system settings was more horrifying than pain itself, leaving the three of them frozen in place, too afraid to move.