Chapter 001: The Lost Snow Realm
Oh dear, can the "friend-or-foe identification system" still function? What is going on?
People say that there is no suffering in heaven Therefore, this is not heaven
Referring to the route indicated by the arrows, along with landmarks such as mountains, snowfields, and forests, Weiss easily located his current position on the map, a place marked as "Lost in the Snow Realm"
Equivalent protection 22.8 - 24.0
( Uh ... ... such dazzling light, could it be in heaven )
Let's give it our all
With both eyes wide open, they blinked rapidly a few times before closing tightly
Return along the original route to the city of Somsonas, marked as the starting point, to re-evaluate and plan one's life anew
Weis did not have time to aim; he directly pressed the butt of the gun against his right chest, raised the muzzle, and pulled the trigger. ... Upon hearing the first gunshot, he immediately felt a lightness as if his soul had ascended, his finger released the trigger, then pulled it again, and heard the second gunshot. This time, a warm, bloody liquid splashed onto him, and then everything went dark before his eyes
The so-called "enemy identification system" is a secret experimental project from a cutting-edge laboratory in the country. Wei Si's involvement with it is both a matter of coincidence and a reluctant choice: after graduating from university, he was employed at the largest military museum in the country. While the position of researcher was indeed aligned with his expertise and the job was relatively respectable, his monthly income was a mere 3,000+, making housing prices seem utterly unattainable. Recently, his younger sister suddenly fell ill with liver disease and was admitted to the intensive care unit, depleting his savings accumulated over two years of work in just a few days. His parents, both farmers, had spent their entire life savings on the education of the siblings, leaving them with little financial support. In order to raise medical funds for his sister, Wei Si had no choice but to borrow money from various sources. Although many colleagues and classmates generously contributed, the amount raised was still far from covering the medical expenses. At this critical moment, he learned from a college roommate about a human potential development project that was recruiting volunteers at a high price: as long as one passed the tests and medical examinations, a one-time compensation of 1.5 million would be provided, along with personal accident insurance of up to 10 million.
This is a vertical double-barreled shotgun with rear loading, featuring two barrels arranged in a longitudinal manner. According to common practice, after firing the first round, the mechanism of this shotgun automatically transitions to a standby state for the second round. This capability for double firing provides a dual assurance for the successful hunting of game
Upon close observation, this creature's size is almost comparable to that of an adult elephant! Its physical characteristics bear only about sixty to seventy percent resemblance to the polar bears found in zoos: the proportion of its head to its body is quite large, which makes it appear more coordinated and fierce. Its tusks are long and sharp, and its foot tendons are extremely well-developed, with a tail that resembles a small braid trailing behind its rear.
Suddenly, several images flashed through my mind: the operating table, the shadowless lamp, mechanical arms resembling octopus tentacles, unknown instruments and equipment, and the various expressions of faces behind the observation window
In order to ensure his sister's health, Weiss almost immediately signed up, and after a series of tests and physical examinations, he successfully obtained the opportunity to join the project. Before signing the contract, Weiss was informed that the trial carried a very high risk, potentially leading to severe consequences such as cerebral palsy or brain death. However, after careful consideration, he still signed his name on the agreement, and then underwent one surgery after another. From the researchers, Weiss learned that this project aimed to stimulate human brain potential through surgical procedures, utilizing brainwave detection for enemy identification and combat reconnaissance. As the trial progressed, Weiss began to see images of the "enemy identification system" mapped in the visual center of his brain, but these images were highly unstable, often displaying garbled information. The researchers had to perform more surgeries on Weiss, leading to sudden abnormalities in his physical condition.
One side is a towering mountain range, while three sides are flat and expansive snowfields. Which way should I go
Seeing the writing透出 on the back of the map, Weiss turned it over. There were more than ten lines of text, written in a vigorous and powerful style, clearly the work of someone who had practiced. Each line of writing corresponded to a specific event: consecutively drinking 12 large cups of Allen wine, climbing Nobor Rock barehanded, spending the night at Kloni Pass, traversing the Mysterious Forest, spending the night in the Monamolin Mountains, finding and hunting a snow leopard in the Lost Snow Realm ... ...
a certain large animal
Weisi gritted his teeth and suddenly got up, sprinting towards the silver spear. Perhaps due to insufficient warm-up of his body and the urgency of his exertion, he stumbled after just a few steps and nearly fell. Fortunately, he did not completely lose his balance; he slowed down, adjusted his posture, and glanced at the large white bear across from him.
Combat Potential 9.9 - 203
Mental vitality 0.9 / 4.0
Having made up his mind, Weiss began to quietly move his hands and feet. The large polar bear over there seemed to sense something; it first stretched its neck to look this way, then its eyes revealed a fierce light, and its expression became menacing. Following that, it stood up, using its hind limbs for support.
Action speed 0.1 - 0.2
Weiss squinted at the gun, and after a moment, a white box appeared in his line of sight, containing the outline of an object and the corresponding measurement data
The strange sound came again, and Weiss heard it clearly; it was emitted by some kind of animal
According to normal logical analysis, the death of the main character should trigger the time-travel plot
Action speed 0 - 0
He let out a long sigh, quickly packed his backpack, slung the gun over his shoulder, and turned to walk towards the steep hillside
Consciousness begins to awaken, and the body regains sensation
Biological function 0.6 / 6.0
Biological Function 6.0 / 6.0
Biological function 0 / 0
Weiss quickly examined and explored the structure of the gun. There is a protrusion on the receiver that appears to be a safety button. Generally speaking, moving it backward indicates the safety is on, while moving it forward indicates the safety is off, but it is also possible that it operates in the opposite manner
Damn it, let's do it!
He stood still for a few minutes, noticing that the health of the polar bear had already dropped to double digits. Weisi began to observe his surroundings from a normal perspective. It appeared to be a desolate place, devoid of roads or shelters; apart from himself, there was nothing related to human presence.
Give it a try! Perhaps this clichéd plot is just how it is designed!
According to the laboratory's evaluation criteria, a firearm with a maximum lethality of 203 is sufficient to eliminate a white bear with a maximum defense of 24 in a single shot. However, the question lies in whether one can obtain the firearm before that creature lunges at them. Furthermore, is there even a bullet loaded in the gun?
Upon opening my eyes again, the light no longer feels so glaring
A gust of wind lasts for 2 to 5 seconds
Breathing began to intensify, and the brow suddenly furrowed
Equivalent protection 20.3 - 92
After completing this scheduled task, there are several other tasks such as "spending the night in Devil's Canyon," "crossing the Great Death Marsh," and "exploring Selby Cave." Literally speaking, this resembles an adventure journey to prove oneself, or a journey of self-cultivation.
If one were to run recklessly into the forest, would their speed and endurance be able to surpass that of a polar bear? Even if they managed to run into the forest and climb a tall tree, would they still have to compete with this creature in terms of patience?
The polar bear certainly would not answer his silly questions. It occasionally sat, occasionally lay down, appearing somewhat impatient, yet it refused to leave.
After sliding for a distance of two to three meters, Weiss finally came to a stop. At this moment, the polar bear had charged from a distance of forty to fifty meters and was now right in front of him. It opened its terrifyingly large mouth, revealing sharp fangs that seemed capable of tearing apart the flesh of any prey in an instant, severing their blood vessels, and even crushing their bones.
Equivalent protection 8.2 - 10.6
Combat potential 10.5 - 46.0
Thinking of this, Weiss took off his backpack, held a gun in his left hand, knelt on his right knee, and quickly rummaged through his belongings: a small stove, a flat can, a bag of rations, a metal flask, a gauze pack, a flashlight, ammunition, candles, a telescope, and... a map
Weiss squinted his eyes as the "enemy identification system" box quickly popped up, showing a significant change in the values corresponding to this polar bear
Upon seeing this creature standing on its hind legs, towering at a height of five to six meters, Weiss could not help but feel a surge of fear. However, with the situation having reached this point, he had no other choice but to stake everything on a final gamble
Hoo!
Wow! That guy revived on the spot upon seeing the prey, instantly casting aside his previous laziness. Without any unnecessary movements, he directly dropped to all fours and sprinted towards us at an astonishing speed. ... The speed ...! ... is much faster than Weiss had anticipated!
Weiss looked up at the large polar bear, which seemed to have stopped breathing, its eyes and mouth tightly closed, its posture rigid, and a large patch of the snow beneath it stained dark red
The gun is right between him and that polar bear.
In his pocket, there is food wrapped in aluminum foil, a folded metal knife, a box-shaped compass, and a golden lighter, but he has not found the one thing that can most comfort his spirit at this moment: a cigarette
This is indeed a place name with a strong artistic atmosphere
The line "Find and hunt a snow leopard" has been crossed out, indicating that the large white bear before me is likely the so-called snow leopard
Suddenly, Weis felt a surge of compassion for the beast that had just moments ago sought to end his life. He released his finger from the trigger, took a few steps back while holding the gun, and quietly observed it for a while. Then, cradling the gun in his left hand, he freed his right hand and began to search through the pockets of his clothing one by one
When the thoughts restarted, it felt as if several centuries had already passed. The heavy body of the polar bear, like a mountain, pressed down on him, making it almost impossible for him to breathe. Weiss gripped the gun tightly in one hand while using the other to pull himself out, struggling greatly to wriggle free from beneath the polar bear.
Mental vitality 0 / 0
Weiss calculated in this manner
In a daze, a deep chill flowed through the nasal passages and trachea into the lungs, bringing an indescribable sense of comfort
Taking advantage of the cover of the wind, Weiss slowly turned his head, gradually accumulating his courage, and cautiously raised his head, then turned his head...
Action speed 9.9 - 25.0
However, regardless of which era or country this is set in, as an ordinary citizen who follows the rules, is it necessary to seek out such a formidable bear for torment? Even a non-RMB player just arriving in the novice village should not have to endure such mistreatment
Is this truly one's own world of consciousness, or a peculiar reality? Weisi could not ascertain. He looked around and soon spotted a gun, a silver long gun that was styled somewhere between a flintlock and a breech-loading firearm
It is well known among Earthlings that when encountering a bear, one must run; if unable to escape, one should play dead. With a bit of luck, one might even save their life (though it is said that this viewpoint is a misconception)
Weiss steeled himself and ran forward with all his might. Although the accumulated snow hindered his sprinting speed, at the critical moment, he executed a sliding tackle, reminiscent of the level seen in the campus football league, and managed to grab the gun just before the polar bear arrived
Is it still necessary for me to continue this arduous journey ahead?
Breathe in ... ... Breathe out ... ...
As time passes, this individual's life value continues to decline
Open the map, the text on it is indeed very peculiar, yet Weiss can effortlessly comprehend it
Suddenly hearing this unusual sound, Weiss felt a jolt in his heart. He quickly sensed his limbs and indeed felt pain and numbness, while the right side of his face, pressed against the snow, was also somewhat stiff from the cold
Hoo!
It opened its mouth, and apart from the continuous flow of blood froth, it only emitted a low, mournful whimper
Eyelids tremble; fingers shake
Weiss did not recklessly raise his head to look around, but instead remained motionless, using his hearing, sense of smell, and touch to perceive the surrounding environment
An adult polar bear in the zoo, even two or three combined, may not match its size
What comes into view is the pure white snow, the immaculate snow, the exquisitely beautiful snow
However, that puffing fellow might just be a harmless horse
Breathe in ... ... Breathe out ... ...
Mental vitality 3.9 / 4.0
Weiss squinted at the enormous polar bear and thought to himself: Hey, buddy, since you only eat live prey, why not go catch a live rabbit or a live seal? Why are you lurking here? Are you expecting something dead to suddenly come to life? What kind of logic is that?
A thought suddenly popped into Weiss's mind: Bear
A cold wind brought with it a strong, indescribable stench of fish and decay
After much contemplation, Weiss's gaze ultimately fell upon the seemingly magnificent silver spear
The biting cold wind blew in gusts, stirring his hair and tugging at his hat
Perhaps realizing that its end was near, the polar bear struggled to open its eyes. The blood-red gaze no longer held any intent to kill, nor was there a trace of fear of death. Instead, it looked at the "prey" that had successfully reversed their roles with a look of astonishment and unwillingness.
The surgery failed? So, did you end up in heaven?
Combat potential 0.2 - 0.5
Although his gaze could not harm the polar bear in the slightest, Weiss still stared at it for a long time, weighing the situation as he looked. As he continued to gaze, a red box suddenly jumped into his line of sight, containing an outline of the polar bear along with a series of texts and data.
Meow, it's a bear! Indeed, it's a bear! A gigantic, pure white, and incredibly powerful bear!
If the answers to these two questions are affirmative, there is still a chance to carve out a path for survival; if the answers are negative, one may very well become food in the belly of that great white bear
Seeing the strange polar bear still panting heavily, Weiss fumbled to open the gun chamber, ejected the shell, and retrieved two bullets from his belt. Forcing himself to calm down, he loaded the bullets, raised the gun again, and aimed the muzzle at the large and ugly head.
Uh, where the hell did this jerk come from? Or rather, where exactly did I get myself into this mess?
The cold wind howled as Weiss slowly turned his head at a normal rate of 1/32, observing the surrounding environment in a very awkward posture. To his right was a formidable polar bear, behind which lay a steep slope of rugged rocks. The other three directions revealed an expansive snowfield, with a forest of numerous silver-clad trees approximately five kilometers away.
Lost in the Snowy Realm