T0 Gaming Guild Saves the World.

Chapter 13.13. [The Boundary Between Reality and Illusion]

Jiang Heyi reminded everyone else that the system announcement delivered by the seagull messenger had caught their attention.

The jailer explained, "The rewards are pretty good. As long as you participate, you can enter a lottery. If you do well, you can also get some rare materials. The top ten will receive cash rewards and a direct invitation to the first competition."

“But it has to be PVP.” Zhong Zemo looked troubled.

The man with the plain fries took out an apple, took a bite, and said expressionlessly, "I've never felt happy in PVP."

Although it was just a joke, in reality, most of the players Jiang Heyi knew preferred to outwit the computer and had little interest in PVP, and were seriously disgusted by the manufacturers forcing players to participate in PVP.

Especially PVP games that include social elements.

In this respect, Proof of the Stars does a pretty good job. It is said that they will build models based on players' behavior data. Some particularly war-crazy players who like to cause trouble will be unable to enter the "world bubble" of players with normal behavior models, thus interfering with their daily activities.

No one knows the specific algorithm, and the community is eagerly awaiting the appearance of the first battle maniac to demonstrate it to everyone.

“But…” Zhong Zemo looked at the participation prizes that were within easy reach, “Why not take them?”

The jailer nodded: "We have orange tea, it would be a waste not to take advantage of these chances to win prizes. As for the rewards for higher rankings, let's leave it to fate."

Unbeknownst to many, orange tea has become a chosen one worth venturing into the chaotic waters of PVP, a chance to gain room to maneuver.

"Then let's just get by, wherever it takes us."

The suggestion of plain fries was approved by everyone.

"Who will be the president?" Zhong Zemo looked around at everyone.

As expected, all eyes fell on Jiang Heyi.

The jailer chimed in, "Since you're already the captain, why not also be the president?"

Zhong Zemo chimed in, "It's the same old saying: the capable are more secure."

"Why are you looking at me? I have no problem with it." Plain fries turned their head away.

With everyone in agreement, Jiang Heyi immediately spent 8 purple materials to unlock the guild function.

"Uh, I don't mind being the guild leader, but let's decide on a name for the guild?" Jiang Heyi was bad at naming guilds, and he scanned everyone's faces with a questioning look.

Zhong Zemo replied without hesitation: "The fantasy land favored by the gods."

Electronic Viet Cong presence.

"Congratulations, someone else has already registered it."

The jailer's eyes lit up: "The Divine Stele."

If possible, Jiang Heyi doesn't want people to reveal their guild names, as it will attract pursuit and attacks in the conflict zone.

but……

"Has someone actually registered this already?"

The jailer quickly offered an alternative: "Then, this piece of land will do."

"..."

Jiang Heyi chose to look at the original flavor fries, who had not yet spoken.

"I have no opinion."

It's up to you to make the orange tea.

"Since the game begins after we fall asleep... what about the boundary between reality and illusion?"

A guild can't just be full of idiots; it needs normal people like Orange Tea!

Amidst applause, Jiang Heyi clicked "Confirm".

"Guild, [Boundary Between Reality and Illusion], created successfully."

"Your guild site is under construction and is expected to be completed in three days."

"Offering a bounty can speed up the construction process."

Issuing a bounty is similar to raising a doll; you need to provide materials to feed it.

Jiang Heyi, who knew nothing about the other functions of the guild, decided to browse the community after logging off before making a decision. After all, no matter what game it is, there are always pioneers with an exploratory spirit. It would be good to learn from them.

As night deepened, the underground temple, nestled in the mountains and forests, fell into complete silence.

As everyone's game logout notification sounded simultaneously, a wisp of pale mist, bathed in the bright moonlight, slowly rose from the deep pit that had already been dug.

As time passed, the fog gradually solidified, and the nun's spirit became clearer.

"Thank you, thank you..." She looked at herself in the deep pit and began to sob.

Jiang Heyi asked, "Now, can you tell me what exactly happened here?"

"Please, cut the thread that's sewing my lips shut."

Before Orange Tea could even take a step, Zhong Zemo stopped her.

After signaling everyone to be on high alert, Jiang Heyi said seriously, "You have to put our minds at ease."

If the seal is broken and a powerful boss is released, then all their efforts will have been in vain.

Blood tears welled in the nun's empty eyes and streamed down her pale cheeks.

"Why...why won't you believe us...we've been protecting you...saving you all along, why...why..."

His trembling voice was filled with sorrow.

"This is the last chance to save you... I don't hate you, I just beg you... don't make the wrong choice again."

Everyone looked at each other, hesitant.

With the Starry Sky Gemstone he got from the Orange Tea, even if everyone was wiped out by an unexpected accident, he could quickly return. So Jiang Heyi nodded to the Original Flavor Fries.

Let's have some fun and see what's really going on.

The last thread sealing the mouth loosened and broke, and the original flavor fries gripped the dagger in the back of his hand.

She did not retreat. If the nun made any unusual move, she would immediately strike her own body, which she cared about so much!

Under the watchful gaze of the spirit, the soulless body twitched slightly, its head first rising high before forcefully drooping down.

A curled index finger, a tattered ear, and a pierced tongue all came out of the nun's mouth.

This scene sent a chill down Jiang Heyi's spine, as if a cold snake were crawling down his back. There was no doubt that the nun had suffered inhuman torture before her death.

Rather than saying that the abusers wanted to suppress her, it would be more accurate to say that they were venting their frustrations.

What kind of hatred or grudge could possibly warrant such methods to completely destroy a person?

"Now, can you speak?"

As the mutilated body was freed from the mouth, the nun's spirit began to complete, leaving only her eyes still empty.

She hesitated, then sighed deeply.

"Thank you for letting me rest in peace... Stranger, hurry and leave this place, return to your homeland, and tell your friends, your king... The Church of Eternal Night is launching a purge of heretics."

“All heretics will be sacrificed.”

"Stop the spread of faith, kill all Eternal Night cultists."

"Do not let the plague called eternal night dominate the minds of more people."

Jiang Heyi asked, "To whom should we offer this sacrifice?"

The nun gave a bitter laugh. "That goddess of eternal night, whose very existence is unknown."

As soon as she finished speaking, as if sensing something, the nun tensed up and stepped in front of everyone to protect them.

"Leave, leave quickly..."

"They haven't left the Temple of the Clarities yet to tell everyone what happened here!"

As the nun spoke urgently, the notification sound echoing in everyone's minds grew increasingly rapid.

They could hear the heavy footsteps echoing from the underground temple passages, but they couldn't see them clearly.

I'm so angry about the original flavor fries! At the height of my immersion in the game, I actually had to quit and go into a light sleep mode...

For people who crave immersion and a sense of belonging, this is worse than killing her.

But after exchanging glances with everyone, she reluctantly chose to withdraw.

Before her consciousness faded, she seemed to see the jailer talking to Orange Tea in her final moments.

In the morning, as the original flavor fries gradually awaken, gazing at the warm sunlight spreading across the bed, the memories of the game in the dream gradually come together.

It's so painful... I still feel so painful, like reading a wonderful novel only to have the author suddenly cut the story off.

"Beep beep~~~"

She picked up her phone, saw it was from the prison guard, and curled her lip in disgust, but still opened the message.

"I've created the group for 'The Boundary Between Reality and Illusion,' and Orange Tea is here too. Come on in."

……

……

Jiang Heyi was the last person to join the group of five.

Since it was the weekend and he couldn't pursue his job search, he happily slept for a few more five-minute naps after waking up briefly, only getting up lazily near noon.

The prison guard, an expert in judging, remarked: "What kind of young master's schedule is this? Getting up at this hour."

Immediately afterwards, he sent an emoji of a cat punching the screen.

Upon opening the group chat, Jiang Heyi saw the prison guard torturing him, but decided to ignore it.

By the way, the jailer's profile picture only shows his feet.

All of humanity takes to the skies: "I envy those who can sleep in until they naturally wake up."

Zhong Zemo's profile picture is of a blonde "old woman" holding a parasol sitting on a dilapidated railcar.

An adorable cat image pops up, showing its eyes wide open and head tilted back.

The flavored orange tea enthusiast wondered, "Does the history teacher also have to teach on weekends? Can't he sleep in?"

"He doesn't need to go to class, but he's married," the jailer reminded him.

"Can't you sleep in after you're married?"

"His wife won't allow it."

Brief and powerful, it simply states a fact objectively, yet it exudes a chilling aura—this is the brutal attack from plain fries.

The logo for the original flavor fries is much simpler: a bag of fries next to a packet of ketchup with a red cross on it.

"I get it. Cuttlefish was begged to get up and make breakfast because his cooking skills were so good."

No one offered much explanation, and Zhong Zemo simply posted a crying cat emoji. In any case, Orange Tea will gradually understand the reason after a while.

However, upon closer inspection... most of the emojis people are using in chat are cat heads; it's time to send some seal emojis.

Today is August 24th. Thinking about what Orange Tea mentioned about becoming a freshman this year, Jiang Heyi asked.

When will Orange Tea be registered?

"Reported on August 31st."

"I should be able to enjoy myself normally while staying in the dorm."

The jailer followed Jiang Heyi's post with a rolling seal emoji: "It's not like you need a whole gaming pod. With a headband or watch, a phone, internet, and an app, you can play this in a normal university dorm."

"I'm just worried that my roommate might be inhuman and mess with the equipment while I'm asleep."

"There is a safety mode. External influences will cause a protective disconnection and put the device back into sleep mode," the prison guard said. "At least that's what the official instructions say."

That's true. Once you've fallen asleep, there are very few factors that can interfere with the game's progress, so this is somewhat of an overreaction.

"By the way, which university did you go to?" the prison guard asked out of the blue.

Don't suddenly ask such private questions.

Chengning University

Wow, you shouldn't reveal this to the jailer so easily.

Wait a minute... Chengning University.

Holy crap, a junior?
(End of this chapter)