T0 Gaming Guild Saves the World.

Chapter 12. The stage is huge? The stove is huge!
The anti-magic stone slab is engraved with the totem of the [Clarity] organization, and a drop of water that, when it falls and splashes, takes the shape of a star.

Jiang Heyi reached out and touched the surface of the stone slab, which caused the slab to light up suddenly. A faint purple light rose up and condensed into golden bubbles floating in mid-air.

"Another expert?" the jailer exclaimed. "You truly are exceptional."

Jiang Heyi said helplessly, "You should think of it as a reward given when you explore the plot; it's probably fixed."

【Anti-Magic Dust】: Another possibility that arose at the beginning of the world's creation, which some scholars call a "plague" under the magic system.

As expected, this small bag of anti-magic dust was bound upon acquisition and could not be traded.

The effect of distorting and interfering with magic power can most likely be used for equipment forging.

Jiang Heyi's gaze lingered on the original flavor fries: "You can have them."

"Isn't squid a better choice?"

“Our current fighting strength is weak, and defense will only lead to a slow death. Your playstyle is very aggressive, so I’ve decided to maximize the benefits of offense, so that even if you give up, we’ll still have a chance to clean up the mess.”

It's very unpleasant to have people worry that you might be given away at any time.

But knowing that Jiang Heyi was making preparations based entirely on rational judgment, the original flavor fries had no reason to object.

"Such a big stone slab and they only give us such a small bag of dust, how stingy!" the jailer complained.

Zhong Zemo was quite satisfied: "It's thoughtful enough that they're willing to give it to us. In some game cutscenes, key items are just placed aside, only for you to look at, not for you to pick up."

The nun's body was located directly beneath the anti-magic slab.

Her hands were chained behind her back, and her battered body was curled up like a helpless baby.

Zhong Zemo, with his sharp eyes, noticed a detail he hadn't been able to see in her spirit form—all eight of her fingers were pierced by thin, silvery-white spikes, and her index finger was severed and nowhere to be found.

Considering that spirits should only appear at night, Jiang Heyi decided to take the jailer brother and use the Starry Sky Jade to return to Fengjia City to replenish consumables.

The rest of the group should refrain from entering the underground temple for the time being, and instead cautiously move around the area to gather information.

After painstakingly beating up all sorts of monsters near Windjammer City and spending the entire game playing, all you get is a single purple material.

If they hadn't found the orange tea, they wouldn't have been able to afford the teleportation fee.

Now, having risked total annihilation to kill two werewolves, Jiang Heyi has gained 17 more purple materials in his backpack.

High risk, indeed high reward.

The only downside is that the experience gained from the Stars of Proof is incredibly slow; it feels like you've gone around in circles and the experience bar is still stuck in the same spot.

Peashooter Assault Tiger: [Caliber is Justice] Guild is recruiting players who are willing to patiently study PvP and participate in guild wars.

Tzeentch's Chosen: [Tzeentch's Office at the Proof of the Stars] is recruiting. Players with PvP experience in multiple games are preferred. The guild regularly shares game information collected from various channels, free of charge.

There are no mythical beasts that can't fly: 【Egg Hatching Paradise】A relaxed guild for casual players who don't want pressure. Guild wars are all about participation. Just try your best to get the minimum rewards and don't feel any psychological pressure.

Numerous guild recruitment notices have appeared both inside and outside Fengjia City, and you can see different players recruiting new members every block you walk through.

The scene was similar to that of a freshman carrying a suitcase into university.

On his first day in the game, Jiang Heyi had a rough understanding of the guild system. It was no different from most games, but the prerequisite for opening one was similar to that of the slimes in the homestead, both of which required a process of "feeding".

Despite the many useful functions of the guild, the considerable construction cost deterred many players in the early stages of the game.

How come guilds have sprung up like mushrooms after rain after only a day and a night away?
As Jiang Heyi was deep in thought, he caught a glimpse of the jailer nodding repeatedly and swaying gently, as if dancing to some melody.

"what are you doing?"

"Oh, I saw an ID that makes music play in my head just from a glance."

Jiang Heyi followed the gaze and saw a burly, muscular man recruiting new members for his guild not far away.

His ID is: [A powerful melody begins]

Oh no, the music is really playing in my head...

The moment their eyes met, the big guy charged over like a line of bug-catching boys standing by the roadside, with a bright exclamation mark above his head.

"Hey bro, bro, is there a guild yet?"

“No…no.”

"How about considering joining our guild?"

"I have a feeling it will be a very impressive guild name," Jiang Heyi asked first.

"What happened? Why is everyone suddenly rushing to create guilds?"

The big guy blinked in surprise and gestured to bring up the projection panel: "Didn't you receive the message?"

"information?"

As they spoke, Jiang Heyi and the prison guard both looked at the small bird in the upper right corner of the projection panel, which looked a bit like a pigeon and a bit like a seagull.

This chubby, fair-skinned fellow, who looked like he was well-fed, had been sitting with his mouth empty. Now, however, he held a letter in his mouth, his little eyes darting around, and when his gaze met someone's, his eyes were full of curiosity. The moment his finger touched it, he would make a series of cheerful "gurgling" sounds.

After carefully reviewing the information, Jiang Heyi suddenly realized what was going on.

The official Star Wars event will be held when the game enters its 60th game cycle, which is one month in real time.

It can be simply understood as a guild war conducted by guilds, with a maximum of 10 people allowed to participate in the registration.

That alone wouldn't be enough to get the players excited.

The official Starfire event for "Proof of the Stars" announced that they have completed negotiations with regional operators and will be turning "Star Wars" into an esports tournament. Seriously, buddy?

There were many rumors before the Stars of Proof tournament was turned into a competition, but I didn't expect there to be no rumors here at all, everything is guaranteed to be true and reliable.

The jailer had previously complained that he couldn't imagine how the Stars' Proof could be turned into a competition.

When someone uses a phone to rub glass during a competition, at least it's a conscious, living person doing it.

The entire Proof of the Stars takes place in a dream, and there's a time lag. You can't just put them in the esports pods provided by the official organizers as soon as the competition starts, and let the audience admire their sleeping faces, can you?
"Who knows? Maybe it's true what the rumors say, they'll be broadcasting game footage in real-world, so players in the game can enjoy it up close." The big guy shrugged.

Jiang Heyi understood: "So these people are all planning to become the first batch of professional players?"

It's a bit absurd, but when I think about how reality is sometimes quite illogical, I immediately feel relieved.

"You can think of it this way: in this new arena, everyone starts with zero experience and nothing to lose. What if you succeed?" the big guy laughed. "With the official balancing model, everyone starts on equal footing. Isn't that much less competitive than in the real world?"

"However, not all of them are people who dream even in their dreams. Many players don't like PVP in the first place. They participate simply for the guild war participation rewards."

Jiang Heyi quickly scratched the seagull that had become real again.

After unfolding the letter, he skipped over the highest level of actual bonus.

The lowest tier of the list includes terms like "universal material fragments," "avatar fragments," and "starry sky gems."

When Jiang Heyi finished his shopping and returned home laden with his purchases, it was already evening in the area where the [Clarity Underground Temple] was located.

As the sun sets, the orange-red sunset glow makes the earth appear "hot," and the shimmering light dances like flames among the treetops.

The chirping of birds returning to the forest all around, along with the wisps of smoke rising from the makeshift campfire built by Zhong Zemo and his companions, made Jiang Heyi feel as if he had been transported back to the countryside of his childhood.

Under the gloomy sky, exhausted from playing, they turned and ran towards home, laughing and joking. On their way home, they were accompanied by the smoke from cooking fires, and the smell of firewood in the air always made them walk even faster.

Having grown accustomed to living alone, Jiang Heyi hadn't experienced the feeling of having someone waiting for her to cook a meal in a long time.

The original-flavor fries and orange tea, who were sitting around the campfire, moved aside in unison to make room for the two of them.

The game also features a hunger mechanic. Players who go without food for an extended period will enter a state of hunger. When hungry, the power of their skills will decrease, and their stamina will be reduced. Eating will slowly relieve the hunger mechanic.

Cooking is one of the life skills in Proof of the Stars.

Some people are content with just eating something to avoid going hungry, while others focus on exploring the effects of different food combinations.

Since there are no guides and no expert has yet unpacked the game data, the current situation for chefs is quite like opening a blind box – it's both novel and exciting.

The person in charge of cooking is Zhong Zemo; he's the one who cooks at home.

Several wild rabbits that were lively and energetic not long ago were skinned, gutted, and skewered.

Jiang Heyi and the prison guard returned just in time; their first proper meal in this world was about to be prepared.

"Where did you get the honey water?"

"I traded some basic materials that dropped earlier, and I also have other seasonings here," Zhong Zemo said with a smile. "I wonder what kind of effects they will produce."

The group received the rabbits from Zhong Zemo and first used their sense of smell to savor the enticing aroma of the meat.

"Sniff sniff~~~ That's really nice."

With one bite, the crispy skin and tender, juicy rabbit meat burst with a savory aroma.

Even though everything is happening in a dream and their brains are being "deceived," they can't help but marvel at it.

"Delicious, cuttlefish, this is what you do!" The jailer was already devouring the rabbit head.

"Is Cuttlefish a chef by profession?" Orange Tea kept tearing off pieces of meat and putting them into her mouth, her face full of curiosity.

"No, I'm a teacher, a history teacher."

The original-flavor fries vendor said, "It's good enough to open a shop."

This was also the first time Jiang Heyi had tasted Zhong Zemo's cooking. Although he could cook, his skills paled in comparison.

"You have enjoyed a delicious meal, and your mind and body are comforted."

"You will not feel tired for 3 hours."

The seagull on the game panel provided a system notification.

"Oh?" Zhong Zemo's message had an additional message: "I think I've unlocked the recipe for honey-roasted rabbit. If I make it skillfully, I can consistently maintain the current state."

The jailer, who was cracking open the rabbit's skull with his bare hands and breaking its head, immediately burst into laughter.

"The team has made a decision: you'll be the chef!"

Zhong Zemo was taken aback. He wasn't being modest; how could a history teacher like him become the team's personal chef?

But seeing everyone praising the craftsman, Zhong Zemo seemed to recall something, and was first saddened, but then he laughed heartily.

"Looks like besides carrying a shield, I'll also have to take on the role of battlefield cook."

"It's not impossible that we'll be fighting in the front while you're frantically cooking in the back," Jiang Heyi joked.

"The stage is huge." He continued eating his plain fries slowly and deliberately.

"A stage?" the jailer exclaimed. "The stove is huge!"

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(End of this chapter)