There were three types of beta testers. The first type were the casual players who won the lottery, the second type were the players who worked in the big guilds, and the third type were the professional players who obtained the slots through different channels. The last two types of beta testers wanted to be the first to explore new maps.
"The beta tester only has twelve days of game time, so there's not much point in doing beginner missions. You should have also noticed that players have a high degree of freedom. If you want to establish an advantage, you should explore the map. This is the true way to explore a new map. Now is the golden period without competitors. Outside of the Novice Village, everything is a virgin land with countless opportunities. "
Mad Blade finally understood. The beta tester's time was limited, and it would be a waste to stay in one place to do quests. Maybe they were a few levels higher than the beta testers, but as everyone's level increased, the difference would become insignificant.
The world was like a gold mine that no one had set foot on. There were so many places and forces, and as long as they were the first to explore, they would be able to obtain endless quests and resources.
As a player, being trapped in one place to do quests was naturally not as interesting as exploring new maps.
"Why are you telling me this?" Mad Blade asked.
We're all competitors. Isn't it just one more competitor?
Sleepy Winter smiled. "Those big guilds will realize this problem sooner or later. They have many people, so it's easy for them to gather enough money to buy the map. So, we need to team up. Me, Fried Rice, Rainy, and I have already formed a small team. How about you join us?"
There was no need to hesitate. Mad Blade agreed without hesitation.
"How are we going to split 3,000 yuan?" Twinkle Fried Rice asked curiously.
"I'm the initiator, so I'll contribute the most," Sleepy Winter said.
"I don't like to owe people, so I'll contribute 1,000 yuan. That's all, "Rainy Kim said coldly. She turned around and left to do quests, not willing to waste a single second.
Sleepy Winter smiled bitterly and scratched his nose. We've known each other for a few years, so why are you being so polite? Give me a chance to chase you, okay?
…
A day later, the four of them gathered again and gathered enough money to buy the map. After looking at it, many areas on the interface were lit up, and the fog of war was much less. The map also came with basic information about Blue Star's society. The four of them learned about the Six Nations, the Germinal Organization, and the Rogue Warlords.
After reading it, Sleepy Winter furrowed his brows and said, "According to the content, the biggest factions are the Six Nations and the Germinal Organization. The Six Nations seem to have official academies and dojos, and they are also recruiting soldiers, which makes it easier to get a main class. So, we have to choose a faction … Hmm, I think Stardragon is a good choice."
No one objected because they were the closest.
Big Horn Mountain Settlement was located within the borders of Stardragon Nation. The public train transit station was not far from here. Train transit stations like this could be found everywhere in the wilderness. Some were public facilities set up by the country, while some were transport routes of other forces. These transit stations were the means of transportation in the wilderness. They were fast and safe, and one could take them for free.
If they weren't afraid of encountering wild beasts, they could also drive their own car or ride a wild beast as a mount to cross the mountains.
Sleepy Winter nodded. "Time is of the essence. If you want to go, let's go to the capital. It will take about three days."
Mad Blade Furious Sword was a little regretful. Three days had been wasted, but he didn't want to quit now. He had already spent the money, so how could he give up halfway?
…
The train was crowded, and the passengers could also trigger some small missions, but it was better than nothing. However, they couldn't skip the travel time, which made it very difficult for the four professional players. Fortunately, they could pass the time by browsing the forums, or they would have been bored to death.
Players from various novice planets shared their experiences on the forums. The few of them were very interested, except for Mad Blade Furious Sword. He was very nervous, counting the seconds, and his heart was bleeding. To him, this was a waste of precious beta testing time.
Three days later, the train arrived at the Western Capital.
Looking at the bustling Western Capital through the iron wire barrier, a new notification popped up on everyone's interface. [Stardragon Capital discovered. Reward: small amount of EXP.]
"So, exploring a map gives EXP too."
Twinkle Fried Rice looked around curiously. He was surprised by the authenticity of the passersby. Even the looks of disdain were so vivid.
The four of them followed the crowd and were checked at the sentry post. The soldiers used all kinds of equipment to check their bodies, and all the indicators lit up.
After passing the sentry post, the soldiers gave them a new item, a temporary Stardragon ID card.
Twinkle Fried Rice suddenly froze. "Camp notification!" he exclaimed.
Mad Blade Furious Sword also noticed it. A new camp had appeared on his interface: Stardragon. Favorability: 0. Current status: [Indifferent]. Current status: [Temporary Citizen].
Sleepy Winter looked at everyone and said, "So, are we going to form a team or go solo?"
"I'll go with you." Twinkle Fried Rice laughed. He and Sleepy Winter were from the same club, so of course they would form a team.
Rainy Kim also chose to form a team with Sleepy Winter. Since they were all familiar with each other, it would be more convenient for them to work together. She tilted her head and said seriously, "Don't bully me."
Sleepy Winter didn't know whether to laugh or cry. He had known Rainy Kim for a few years, and he knew that she would always act cute with a straight face, even if it was unintentional. The three of them bantered for a while before Sleepy Winter looked at Mad Blade Furious Sword and asked casually, "What about you?"
Frenzied Sword looked at the three of them chatting happily. He was reminded of the fact that he was just a newbie and felt a sense of inferiority. Throughout the journey, he had not been able to join in on the conversation. He felt like he was just a bystander, and this feeling made him feel uncomfortable. He waved his hand cautiously and stammered, "No, no, it's fine. I like to be alone."
"Alright then. Let's play together in the future."
Sleepy Winter didn't mind, and the three of them left together.
Mad Blade Furious Sword looked at the backs of the three of them and felt a little indignant. He muttered to himself, "I'll squeeze into your circle sooner or later."
The closed beta was a great opportunity for him to rise up. Now that he was in the Western Capital, it was obviously a high-level area. There were many quests that could be triggered. He was on the same starting point as Bright Moon, Fried Rice and Rainy Kim. With his strength, he could definitely make a name for himself!
Frenzied Sword braced himself and was about to take a step forward when he suddenly noticed a young man wearing a mask staring at him from the side of the sentry post. His eyes were deep and profound.
Frenzied Sword felt as if he was being watched. He shuddered and instinctively used [Detect] on him.
[Based on your level, you can only receive the following information.]
[Han Xiao -?] (Yellow Name)
[Level:?]
[Stats:?]
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[Danger Level: Extremely Fatal]
PS: Thank you for the bounty! I've recorded all the bounty in my little notebook. I'll add more when I put it up.
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