Chapter 1, the novice world is about mushroom picking

After hearing the sound prompt, Wang Ling inquired: "I have three questions. First, what kind of existence are you? Second, what is the purpose of the Dream Space selecting dreamers to enter the world scene and complete tasks? Third, after entering here, can I return to the real world during my spare time from the tasks?"

Main Quest: Embark on an adventure with Mario, defeat Bowser's clone No. 01, rescue a Mushroom Kid, and obtain the whereabouts of Princess Peach of the Mushroom Kingdom. After completing the main quest, you may return to the Dream Space. Time limit for the main quest: one day

The voice paused for a moment, as if analyzing something, and then replied: "According to the program settings, three questions can be answered within limits. I am the central computer of the Dream Space, and you may refer to me as the Master Brain, the highest entity responsible for all matters within the Dream Space."

The name "Peach" in Princess Peach's name is a transliteration of the English word "PEACH," which means peach. She always wears a pink princess dress, and her face is soft and tender, making her look as adorable as a pink peach, which is why she was given this name

She is the princess of the Mushroom Kingdom, the leader who governs the nation, but unfortunately, she is always captured—this original game also pioneered the classic concept of defeating the final boss to rescue the princess, a theme that has been greatly popularized by countless games thereafter

Additionally, in the eighth level, Bowser's true form is not actually killed in the game, but rather knocked into the lava. As a fire-breathing giant turtle, he is not afraid of lava, so he does not die. He frequently appears in subsequent Mario series games.

This is the identity credential of a dreamer, which also includes functions for receiving tasks and proposals, viewing personal attributes, item and prop information, and even serves as a translator and acts as a spatial bag

At this moment, the Dream Badge issued a prompt: "Super Mario World, this world is part of a large series, and the current scene is from FC Super Mario 1, with a difficulty level of E"

The dreamer's name is Wang Ling, a 17-year-old high school student. He has medium-length black hair, eyebrows that are neither thick nor thin, and clear, bright eyes. His face cannot be described as very handsome, but it is fresh and clean. Coupled with his thin lips and a small, well-proportioned nose, he gives off the impression of a sunny, approachable young neighbor.

Additional Note: Scene difficulty is categorized as: S, A, B, C, D, E. Scene difficulty does not equate to world difficulty. Developing hidden tasks may potentially lead to an increase in world difficulty. The S-level world difficulty is the highest and cannot be increased

Furthermore, in the realm of dreams, death signifies an end

In the realm of dreams, you will experience various world scenarios and complete a variety of tasks. As you continuously accomplish tasks and navigate through scenes, you will also receive corresponding rewards, which may include currency points for spending in the dream space, skill points for enhancing abilities, attribute points for improving physical qualities, or magical equipment, skills, and items.

High school is one of the important turning points in life. Wang Ling had to shift most of his energy from gaming novels to studying. These days were quite difficult, often leading to feelings of boredom in life and helplessness. One day, a strange portal of light suddenly appeared before him, accompanied by a tempting voice in his mind from hetushucom.com: "Do you wish to pursue your dreams? If you are tired of reality, unafraid of challenges, and not fearful of death, then step through this door, and your life will welcome a new beginning..."

Welcome to this place, this is the Dream Space

Three Fundamental Rules of Dream Space: 1. The main brain will not issue mainline tasks that are guaranteed to result in death. Situations leading to certain death caused by dreamers maliciously altering the plot are not subject to this rule. 2. No one will receive special privileges from the main brain. In Dream Space, everyone has the potential to become the protagonist. 3. The three elements of effort, risk, and reward are proportionate under normal conditions. Factors such as intelligence, charm, and luck may interfere with and alter this rule

However, on Earth, there are always some people who quietly disappear each year

In fact, this is merely a superficial observation; in reality, his personality is not very cheerful. He enjoys anime, novels, and games, dedicating almost all his time to them, which leads to a reluctance to engage in social interactions. Coupled with average academic performance and a modest family background, he has few friends at school, which makes him appear rather introverted

According to the information provided in the prompt, this should be the scene from the FC Famicom—equivalent to the Little Tyrant game console—specifically from Super Mario 1 (also known as Mushroom Picking), an authentic original Mario!

Welcome to this place, Dreamer No. 10521, this is the Dream Space

Perhaps the next one is you

He continued to listen, and the voice then provided a prompt: "Your personal profile has been digitized through the Dream Badge. Remember, data does not equate to everything. Potential, personal charm, affinity, luck, and other factors cannot be quantified by data. The damage you inflict on your enemies and the damage you sustain in battle can also fluctuate due to various other influences"

In the vast universe, how many secrets are there?

Death is the end

Under the allure of sound, Wang Ling unwittingly stepped into a portal that was half surrounded by angels and half spiraled by demons. In the next moment, he found himself in such a peculiar place: the Dream Space

In the first seven levels, the defeated enemies are all Koopa's minions, and the one rescued is a little mushroom character. In the eighth level, the defeated enemy is the true form of Bowser, and the one rescued is Princess Peach.

The new dreamers who arrive at the space of dreams quietly listen to the voices that emerge in their minds, a faint smile appearing at the corners of their mouths: "It seems I have arrived at an extraordinary place."

Newcomer Gift Pack, which includes one E-level random exchange item, one small life potion, one small spirit potion, and one E-level skill refresh stone. You can view the item descriptions through the Dream Badge

The mark is called "Dream Badge"

The ultimate purpose of the dream space can only be articulated after you have completed your final task and returned to the real world. The purpose within the space is to facilitate the evolution of dreamers, encompassing both physical and mental aspects of evolution

This game consists of eight major levels, each of which contains four minor levels. The completion of a minor level is marked by pulling a flag, while the completion of a major level is achieved by defeating the fire-breathing giant turtle, which is the final boss in the Mario world: Bowser

Approximately one thousand meters away from here, there is a two-story building with a red roof, topped with a charming mushroom shape. Surrounding the building, there is a garden filled with red and white flowers, enclosed by a fence. On the wooden gate, there is a sign in the shape of a hat, featuring a large English letter "M" in the center

In legend, when you become indifferent to the mundane life, weary of the helpless reality, and despairing of the days to come, you will be chosen by fate to arrive at such a place

Some fear this place, while others long for it, for it is the grave of the cowardly, the paradise of the brave, and the carnival ground of the mad.

If Mario dies, the time limit is reached, or any of these events occur, the main quest will be deemed a failure. The main quest in each world must be completed; otherwise, it will be completely erased. However, the main quest may also change as a result of the dreamer's adventurous actions

As a dreamer entering the Dream Space for the first time, you will enter the novice world. In this world, while completing tasks, no other dreamers will enter. The world you are about to experience is: Super Mario World

On his left arm, there was also a vividly lifelike mark, the size of a wine glass, depicting a entwined angel with wings and a horned demon, resembling a small tattoo

Dreamers who arrive here will be completely separated from the real world before completing their final task. However, you need not worry about your family in the real world, as there will be a genetically identical replica to take your place and fulfill the responsibilities you were originally meant to carry out

No one knows

These simple six characters, however, imparted an indescribable sense of psychological pressure to Wang Ling

As the chef of the Mario family, all new dreamers will enjoy an additional care in the dream space: the newcomer gift package prepared for you has been placed in your item space

Once you reach a certain level of strength, you will be selected to participate in the final mission. Upon completing this ultimate challenge, you will be able to leave with all the abilities acquired from the dream space and return to the real world. At that time, your fate in the real world will be completely transformed

There exists a mysterious place where the forces at play may be gods, demons, extraterrestrials, or perhaps the workings of fate and the natural order of the universe.

After the sound ended, Wang Ling began to contemplate the information about the scene in this world: Super Mario, a game developed by Nintendo, is one of the three major flagship titles alongside The Legend of Zelda and Pokémon, enjoying immense popularity worldwide

Is there an unknown world beyond reality

The sky is a clear, jewel-like blue, with large, fluffy clouds resembling cotton candy floating above. Beneath my feet lies a lush green meadow, where stepping on it allows one to feel the softness of the grass. Such a scene is enough to uplift one's spirits.

After all sounds ceased, a beam of light shone upon Wang Ling, and he felt as if he were frozen, unable to breathe, move, or think. Fortunately, it was only for a brief moment, and he soon liberated himself from this uncomfortable state, for he had arrived at a peculiar place

The air here is incredibly fresh, devoid of any dust or exhaust. Wang Ling greedily opened his mouth, taking deep breaths. He knew that this indicated the presence of beneficial elements for the human body in the air, something that is impossible to breathe in such purity on Earth

Wang Ling surveyed the surroundings, the scenery starkly different from the real world, indicating that this was a fairy-tale-like strange world