Challenge missions are a gameplay method often used in some games of the previous generation. Designers often design an environment like an arena, a fair rule that may have conditions attached, and then let players compete in the same environment.

Complete wheel-like challenges one after another under certain conditions, and use each other's kill results to determine who can go further. However, what is different from ordinary competitive games is that the opponents in such challenge tasks are often not of the same type.

Players are NPC opponents that have also been designed by designers. Therefore, although the difficulty level is very high, there are still people who are still willing to study the routines and playing methods of such challenging tasks, and use their achievements in overcoming difficulties with their own

The strategy and experience are announced together. In the past, whether it was ordinary role-playing, role-shooting, or other game methods that did not belong to the standard mode, this popular game method also gained the favor of many game companies and players.

They love it, but when players enter the era of virtual reality, designers who pursue simulated reality rarely use such a level design method, because this extremely difficult way of overcoming not only requires too much virtual operation

It is too high and does not conform to their pursuit of the concept of "virtual reality".

Unexpectedly, after decades, this rule would appear in front of players in this way.

"Is this...challenge mode?" Looking at the figure who was standing there without any movement, Blossoms like Brocade in the solution channel murmured: "Is it still a virtual challenge?"

"A play within a play..." Duan Qing sighed: "To realize the challenge mode in this way...hey, you can really think of it."

"Presumably after this opponent is defeated, more opponents will appear, right?"

"The premise is that they deserve to be... well, copied by that doctor, just like this swordsman who looks very powerful... Is he really powerful? How far can this simulation be achieved? If this represents

I'm really interested in the level of science and technology in the free world a few hundred years from now."

"According to what this guy said before, our current emperor was already a figure hundreds of years ago." Thinking of the introduction that the man had read before, he pointed at the blooming flowers on the stage and began his own analysis: "

Of course this royal guard is also..."

"Don't you know him? This guy named Quining..."

"I don't know, um... who is from the Frey Empire? Maybe he will know something?"

"Do you want to get to know the details of this figure before the contestants do?" Duan Qing's voice chuckled: "I'm sorry, I don't know where I am from."

The scene on the stage finally changed. It was the figures of several players who passed through the cylindrical light curtain and entered the inside of the platform. The few people who looked at the Sword of Justice on the stage were blooming with flowers, but they were still chatting.

With some irrelevant content: "Okay, okay, I know you don't want to. If you accidentally reveal your whereabouts, it will be another tragedy. But... based on my understanding of the empire, what is this called?

It seems that Quining's swordsman is not very famous, otherwise judging from his performance, countless players would have gone to learn from him."

boom!

The hair-raising golden sword energy centered on the swordsman's body and flew in all directions of the circular platform. Then, mixed with the figures of some players who were hurriedly avoiding it, it hit the side wall of the circular light pillar.

——The players of the Sword of Justice headed by Grayson cautiously approached him. Before any other action was taken, the swordsman who had been standing still suddenly raised his head, and a light flashed in his eyes.

, and then layer upon layer of sword shadows spread out in front of their eyes. The players who were already prepared naturally withdrew in advance and were not hurt by this rain-like attack, but before they could stand,

After stabilizing his body, the scattered sword energy that appeared in the audience's sight had already flown in front of their eyes.

"It's actually the Eight Directions Sword Qi..." Duan Qing sighed: "It's so powerful."

"This is the first opponent. Logically it shouldn't be so difficult." Blossom Flower's eyes fell on the metal floor scratched by the sword energy: "Look, the directions are all standard 45 degrees...

…It is indeed the rigorous style of the royal family.”

The members of the Sword of Justice who were scattered everywhere exchanged glances, and then the bald knight holding a large shield came in front. According to the standard posture of team combat, he slowly pushed in the direction of the swordsman. The golden one

The sword energy then shot up again in the center of the platform, and the accompanying sounds of metal collisions and magic bombings also began to appear in front of Xue Ling Huanbing and others. Several people talked to each other in low voices,

While paying attention to other movements around this hall, he discussed the battle in front of him: "Have you... heard of this swordsman?"

"That doctor's story may be true. This guy may really be hiding in the palace..."

"Our power has not penetrated deeply into the imperial family, so the authenticity of this character remains to be seen. Maybe... maybe we were really deceived by this doctor..."

"Whether this is a real person or not, the figure in front of us is an opponent we must face." Xue Ling Huan Bing, holding the hilt of his sword with both hands, concluded in a low voice: "If they succeed, it will be our turn next.

.”

"That's right, since the game is designed like this, we have to continue fighting." Huanhai Kuangxing, who was carrying an ax gun, laughed: "It doesn't matter if he is a swordsman or something, as long as he wins, that's all.

!No matter how powerful you are... you should have a higher chance of winning than if you hit someone, right?"

"No, God knows if that doctor is crazy." Fengqiao Tingyu, who was staring at the platform, responded in a low voice: "The enemy in front of us is simple, but that doesn't mean it will be like this in the future, and we still have to wait for the Sword of Justice.

Will it lead to any bad ideas or stumbling blocks..."

"Hey, then aren't we at a loss?" Arisaema, who was covered in black armor, knocked on the shield in his hand: "This quinine seems to be very simple. If I had known earlier, we should have been allowed to go up first... Look, it's happening again.

The sword energy cannot be straighter."

"The time is fixed and the direction is fixed. It seems that this is the only skill that can threaten them." Fengqiao Tingyu, who plays a military role, also analyzed: "The remaining attacks are supported by large shields, and they have mages. They win...

…It seems like it’s just a matter of time.”

"But this ultimate move is really cool, and the color is gold... Well, it seems they are going to attack in general."

"Two cycles are enough. If it drags on for too long, it is not good for them."

"Hey, are you referring to the sunset scene just now? Let me remind you, it is also live broadcast now. If he hears it, he will come back to settle the score with you..."

"Why, labor and management are not afraid of wind and thunder, how can we be afraid of him? Hmm... I'm almost out of blood. I'm almost out of blood."

"Isn't there any explosion before death? It's really disappointing..."

Time passed minute by minute in such a scene, and then suddenly stopped with a low groan, and the figure of the swordsman who had been sharpened countless times by fireballs and swords finally stopped holding his shoulders.

After waving the sword shadow: "Okay! Stop! Your fighting power is really good, maybe I should give you a red flower..."

call--

The voice of the man from before suddenly sounded from above the hall, and the swordsman's body disappeared like the wind, replaced by the slightly confused eyes of several Sword of Justice players who still maintained their fighting posture, and the slightly confused eyes of the swordsman.

The doctor muttered to himself in a low voice: "The intellectual reproduction is still far behind, and I can only read the first sentence of my lines..."

"Wow, this person... went too far." Duan Qing shouted from the outside: "Are people who haven't watched Sword of Justice still immersed in the battle? He actually thinks that the simulation is not good?"

"Everyday self-bragging." Fanhua Sijin shook her head and said: "But... if that is really the black technology developed by the doctor himself..."

"If we don't know what will happen in the free world, the next battle... will probably be very difficult."

The same view seems to have appeared in the hearts of Xue Ling Huan Bing and others, because their brows also wrinkled as the battle suddenly ended, but the man's voice above them did not seem to intend to leave them.

There was no time to think about it, and the beep belonging to the system also brought their thoughts back to the scene in front of them.

[Target completed, Sword of Justice team score: 1]

"...Holy shit."

Huanhai Kuangxing cursed: "Are you really playing like this?"

"Are you still doubting?" The big man in black armor on the side looked at each other sideways: "When we were excusing each other just now, I didn't see you, a fighting fanatic, say a few words."

"I am a fighting enthusiast, not a fool." Huanhai Kuangxing twisted his nose and replied: "Since someone is going to try, we must let them take the front line. Besides, our health points are not full at that time... Huh?"

"I... what kind of doctor?" Gregson, who also noticed that his health was slowly recovering, raised his head and asked, "Do you want to continue fighting?"

"Oh, of course, how is this test enough?"

The man's voice replied from above: "Hailes' breath of life will restore it, but the effect is slow, and it cannot restore severe injuries such as severed limbs, so... if there is any self-treatment method, please feel free to use it."

"Uh, that...that's not what I asked..."

"I know what you want to ask, but you don't need to know so much!" The man's voice suddenly became louder: "You should accept this gift with gratitude and continue my experiment! Otherwise...

I can’t guarantee that what appears in your nose the next moment is not something poisonous!”

"Do you...understand? Hmm? It seems that I understand. Very good, next one."

boom!

As another beam of light fell, a figure appeared again in the center of the platform, and the doctor's enthusiastic introduction began to echo in the ears of all the players. However, several players present were no longer in a good mood.

They heard his boasting, because the figure that appeared on the field at this time was still very familiar to them.

[Target change: Flo.]

"……Ha ha ha ha!"

The burst of laughter appeared after a period of silence, and at the same time there were the gloating expressions of several members of the Sword of Justice and the gestures of "please come in": "I originally wanted to grab it with you, but now I'll give it a try.

Already."

"This is Master Flo of our principality. You Imperial people...can you enjoy it?"

"One person from the principality and one person from the empire. This system is really fair."

Fengqiao Tingyu on the other side of the platform smiled bitterly and said: "It's just this strength... the gap is a bit big."

"What's wrong? You are all here one by one, as if you've seen a ghost." Huanhai Kuangxing asked doubtfully: "Is this guy very powerful?"

"Brother Kuangxing didn't take part in the battle of Fars Fortress, so he may not have heard of this person."

Before Fengqiao Tingyu could begin to explain, a certain thief player squatting in the corner silently glanced at the frowning woman and took on the responsibility of explaining: "He is a blacksmith who is stationed in Fals Fortress.

, although he possesses extremely high forging skills, he has a weird personality and doesn’t communicate with others very much. He lives in the sewer area of ​​the fortress all year round. When he forges equipment, he completely relies on his mood..."

"Heavy!" The man carrying an ax gun hurriedly interrupted the other party: "Is he strong? Have you ever fought against him?"

"...No, but..."

The thief named Nanwu hesitated for a while: "The superiors told us not to attack the underground area unless necessary, and try not to provoke that person."

"……Ah."
To be continued...