Chapter 60 Level 2 Permissions, A Terrifying Experience in the Neighborhood
Chapter 60 Level 2 Permissions, A Terrifying Experience in the Neighborhood
Su Jinjin looked at the exclamation mark in the level column on the digital panel.
Without hesitation, I clicked on it.
Soon, a series of messages appeared.
[Ding! Congratulations, player, you have reached level 2]
Level 2 players will leave the beginner stage of the Natural Disaster game and gain the following privileges:
[Permission 1: Copy Selection Right]
When the next Cataclysm game arrives, you can choose one of two different instances.
[Permission 2: Cross-World Matchmaking]
You will participate in the natural disaster game with level 2 players from different worlds.
Upon seeing these two prompts, Su Jinjin's pupils suddenly contracted.
Many previous doubts suddenly became clear.
Li Ting, that kind of abnormal player, is definitely from another world!
"As expected, there are players not only on Earth in the Cataclysmic Game..." she muttered to herself, her fingers unconsciously rubbing the transformation ring.
But what shocked her even more was the system's explicit mention of the "newbie period".
"What the hell? Those three near-death dungeons I went through were just a tutorial?"
Su Jinjin was both amused and exasperated.
Thinking back to the terrifying parasitic monsters in Parasite Apocalypse, and the sky-covering swarms of insects in the Plague of Mad Insects... were these really just for newbies to "practice"?
She suddenly realized something and hurriedly checked the details.
Sure enough, the system clearly states this in the detailed rules:
The difficulty of the level 1 dungeon is only 30% of that of the Cataclysmic game.
[Starting from level 2, the true difficulty will be gradually unlocked]
"So that means..." Su Jinjin's throat went dry, "...that the future natural disaster games will be twice as dangerous as before?!"
This realization sent chills down her spine.
But she quickly calmed down.
She carefully examined the two newly acquired permissions:
The option to choose a dungeon means she can avoid certain extremely dangerous dungeons, but only if she has a basic understanding of both options.
Cross-world matchmaking, however, is a double-edged sword.
You might encounter powerful teammates from other worlds, or you might even run into high-level players like Li Ting who have ulterior motives.
The level of danger has increased.
Su Jinjin sighed and closed the system panel. "So many problems..."
She rubbed her temples, feeling overwhelmed by the amount of information after leveling up.
But on second thought, high risk is often accompanied by high reward.
Just like in the mad insect plague, although he almost lost his life, he also obtained the precious carrion flower and power apple.
Thinking of the Power Apple and the apple tree branches in the space, she would plant them after she rested.
She glanced out the window; the city seemed exceptionally quiet in the rain, with only the sound of raindrops tapping on the windowpane.
Su Jinjin's stomach suddenly rumbled in protest, and she realized that she hadn't had a proper, filling meal in a long time.
In the insect plague instance, she had absolutely no appetite when faced with those disgusting insects.
"It's time to treat myself." She went to the kitchen, cooked a pot of steaming hot spicy instant noodles, and generously opened two cans of luncheon meat to add in.
Finally, take a can of chilled drink from the refrigerator.
The rich aroma quickly filled the entire room.
"Mmm, it smells delicious!"
She ate her noodles while scrolling through news on her phone.
There have been more and more reports about the apocalypse lately, and various conspiracy theories are rampant in the comments section.
The players' appearance is no longer a secret, but most people are not as high-profile as before.
Su Jinjin frowned. What impact would the surge in player numbers have on the real world?
What are the real-life experiences of players who die in dungeons?
Positive or negative?
Just as she was pondering, a piercing scream suddenly shattered the rainy night.
She was so startled that she dropped her chopsticks on the table.
Immediately afterwards, the community's WeChat group exploded with discussion.
Messages popped up one after another on my phone.
Whose child is screaming like that?
This damn rain is annoying enough, and now this has to come on!
[It seems to be coming from Unit 2?]
But soon, a message silenced everyone:
[Something terrible has happened! Someone has died in apartment 404, building 2, unit 2! The police have arrived!]
Su Jinjin's pupils suddenly contracted.
Unit 2, Building 2... Isn't that the building next door?
The building she lives in is Unit 2, Building 1!
Was someone dead in room 404?
This was hard not to attract Su Jinjin's attention.
She stood up abruptly, not even bothering to eat, and quickly changed into clothes that were easy to move in.
Before leaving, she hesitated for a second, but still put on the transformation ring, turning her appearance into that of an ordinary girl, and then put on a hat.
She then went outside, opened her umbrella, and rushed into the rain. From afar, Su Jinjin could see police cars and ambulances parked downstairs in Unit 2, their flashing lights particularly glaring in the rain.
Many residents gathered around under umbrellas, watching and discussing the scene.
"I heard he died a horrible death..."
"It sounds like cardiac arrest?"
"No, I heard from the security guard that the body was deformed... and it didn't look like a natural death. I think it's related to the player that was rumored before. This person is definitely a player. He died in the so-called game and returned to reality and became like this."
Su Jinjin pretended to be a curious resident and quietly approached the cordon.
Through the gaps in the crowd, she saw medical staff carrying out a stretcher, and a human figure could be vaguely seen under the white sheet covering it.
But its shape was clearly abnormal, as if something had expanded inside the corpse.
Just then, a gust of wind lifted a corner of the white cloth.
Su Jinjin's pupils suddenly contracted.
She saw that the deceased's arms were covered with familiar purplish-red patterns, like...like he had been poisoned.
"This is..." She suddenly remembered that there were some poisonous insects in the Plague of Mad Insects.
Su Jinjin quickly realized that the deceased was definitely a player.
Moreover, there are players who died after returning.
"Right? Players who die in a dungeon will have their corpses appear in the real world?"
Su Jinjin was pondering what to do with the corpses of players after they died in the dungeon.
My thoughts were suddenly interrupted by the commotion at the entrance of the residential area.
Several military off-road vehicles sped over, and fully armed soldiers quickly cordoned off the scene.
She recognized the person leading the team as Zhou Zheng at a glance.
At this moment, Zhou Zheng had regained the composure characteristic of a soldier and was directing his team to investigate the deaths in the community.
His brow furrowed, clearly realizing that the person who had died was the chosen player.
Su Jinjin quietly retreated to the outer edge of the crowd. Just as she was about to leave, she suddenly caught a glimpse of a familiar figure out of the corner of her eye.
Chen Shangkang!
These are players sent by Jiang Kexin to deal with her.
Su Jinjin patted her head. "I almost forgot about this threat. This is a good opportunity to get rid of them."
She approached Chen Shangkang discreetly, only to overhear his phone conversation.
"Yes, the military is here... Yes, good, I'll keep an eye on things... I'll get what you asked me to do done."
Then a voice that Su Jinjin recognized came from the other end.
"Get rid of her as soon as possible."
That voice belonged to Jiang Kexin.
There's no need to guess who she wants to get rid of.
A cold glint flashed in Su Jinjin's eyes.