T0 Gaming Guild Saves the World.

Chapter 77, Section 76: I've been taken advantage of!

Despite Mint constantly saying "I'm not convinced" and "I'll win back sooner or later," her subconscious defensive posture of crossing her arms over her chest betrayed her inner unease.

When leading the boundary between the virtual and real worlds to the capital, he was hesitant and evasive when mentioning the academy.

Furthermore, when recounting this past, she never mentioned "her" real name, always using various pronouns.

That person was Mint's inner demon.

No matter what method she used, no matter how hard she tried, Mint never truly won even once.

Moreover, Mint herself probably knows that from the moment she leaves the capital, the gap between them will only widen.

Her privileged background allows her to easily access knowledge that Mint could only dream of. What kind of mentor does she want? The exchange of family interests can quickly pave the way for her, bringing a benefactor from afar to her doorstep.

The Star Speaker Academy was merely a prestige-enhancing path arranged for her by her family; their goal from the very beginning was simply to leave their name on the stone tablet at the academy's entrance.

But for Mint, the academy is everything.

Leaving the academy means losing access to knowledge.

"Yes, I love money. I want money, lots and lots of money."

Jiang Heyi felt a pang of sadness when she recalled what Bohe had said after she was teased for being greedy.

"Mint."

"Hmm?" Mint swung her toes, staring absently at the reflection of the floor tiles, seemingly lost in thought.

"Let us help you vent your anger."

Mint stopped walking, tilted her head, and said with a half-smile, "Do you know about their family's background?"

"I don't know, I just sensed that you were aggrieved and unwilling to accept it."

Mint pursed her lips slightly, and her smile vanished as soon as it appeared.

She laughed and scolded, "Are you idiots to get into a conflict with someone like that? You'll have a hard time getting by in the Anna Empire, you fools."

She was clearly reprimanding Jiang Heyi like that, but she herself couldn't do the same.

"For you, we're all willing to be idiots this once."

"No, I don't want to," Mint said. "This is a conflict between her and me... I want to win it back on my own!"

"Others are born sitting in the judges' box, while you're on the track. How do you expect to win?"

"..."

"Let me rephrase the question: Besides providing you with materials, what else can we do to help you?"

"You guys are really nosy."

There wasn't a hint of complaint in his tone.

"Then help me find books. Potion innovation and formula improvement both require a lot of knowledge," Mint joked. "It would be best to find me a place full of books so I can roam freely."

Zhong Zemo, who had been secretly eavesdropping for a long time, walked in.

"can."

"Huh?" Mint was confused. "My request is..."

Zhong Zemo interrupted, "I do know of one place with a rich collection of books."

Jiang Heyi frowned slightly. How come he didn't know there was such a thing...?

and many more! !
The 10th floor of the Underground Temple of the Clarity, [The Great Archives of the Clarity].

The Church of Eternal Night's goal is to destroy the Clear Ones. Important facilities like the Great Archives should not be destroyed after they are occupied.

Intending to speed things up and help Mint realize her wish as soon as possible, the forging time of the 5 Elemental Heart weapons has delayed the plan to reach the sixth level at the boundary between the virtual and real worlds.

Ordering materials and getting enough rest to maintain his condition both require time. Even though the master craftsman Garcia has temporarily put other orders on hold, it is conservatively estimated that it will take at least nine days to complete the project.

Everyone witnessed how exhausted they were after forging two weapons in a day and a half last time. Even though they now forge one weapon every two days, Original Flavor Fries is still worried that the father and son might die from overwork.

In addition, there is a one-day exhibition setup.

The journey to the virtual-real boundary will not begin for at least 5 days.

In order not to waste the reset time limit of the Screamer Snow Mountain quest, the side quest that can obtain Stardust cannot be opened at the boundary between the real and the virtual.

Zhong Zemo laughed and said, "Guilds that don't get any good items from the lottery don't have the problem of waiting for equipment upgrades."

It truly is a bittersweet happiness.

Hopping in the guild arena to practice and hone their skills became their best option out of necessity.

After the guild war, all specialized classes have been unlocked, and guilds with arenas can experience a variety of classes and familiarize themselves with their skills here.

Mint slurped up the scallion oil noodles Zhong Zemo had made for her, her eyes shining as she ate, occasionally making "mmm" sounds.

"Just eat, why are you making such a loud noise!"

Jiang Heyi and Original Fries stopped their match and stared at Mint, whose mouth was bulging, on the sidelines.

It's 99% likely intentional.

"The fact that you noticed me means your training isn't serious enough. Focus your attention now, this is a big deal related to your competition rewards!"

"Mmm~~~ I'll keep eating, 'slurp'~~ Mine, you guys keep playing, it's really good with rice."

This guy is watching them like they're just casual videos to watch while eating; he really knows how to enjoy himself.

The jailer suddenly became curious about a question.

"Mint, how's your actual combat skill?"

"Why are you suddenly asking about this?"

Halfway through slurping the mint, with noodles still hanging near his mouth, he mumbled a response.

"It feels like I've never seen you use magic since I met you."

"I was subdued on our first meeting, and I couldn't even run away."

"Oh right, aren't you a witch? Show us what you've got!" The blankets were also getting curious.

This time, Mint didn't deny it and frankly said, "Although I am a witch, I only specialize in potions and alchemy. I certainly deserve the title of erudite." "As for combat... in the Star Speaker Academy, my grades are only in the middle range. She didn't even use that to discourage me."

Ah this...

"Is she also very strong in combat?" Orange Tea asked.

Although she was very unwilling, Mint nodded.

"All-around talent is probably the best compliment for her. In almost every aspect, she is the best among her peers across the entire continent."

"The academy often says that she is probably the person most likely to have her name inscribed on a stone tablet in the last hundred years, and her future achievements are limitless."

Jiang Heyi touched the panel, and a staff fell from mid-air into his palm.

He casually tossed the mint leaf to him and said, "Then you need to practice even more."

"In potion-making competitions, the outcome is not immediately obvious, but in actual combat, it's different. If you lose, you lose; if you can't win, you can't win."

"She thinks this is your weakness and not worth attacking, but you defeat her fair and square. Guess how interesting her expression will be."

"..."

"..."

Mint put down her bowl, stopped eating her noodles, and jumped straight into the arena.

"Come on, come on!"

The jailer gave Jiang Heyi a thumbs-up from afar, and Bohe's mentality was completely under his control.

I learned from Garlic Sprouts that the protection function of the Guild Arena is also effective against Mint.

After Jiang Heyi's explanation, she believed that this area was protected by a magic array left by a powerful mage, and that she would be safe fighting without fear of injury.

Holding up the staff, she asked from under the covers, "Mint, aren't you using this?"

"Where did you get your stereotypes from? Who told you that mages must use staves in combat? Only certain special schools of magic have a mandatory need for staves."

Controlling the arcs of electricity dancing at her fingertips, she suddenly felt confident.

"Although I'm only at a mid-level in the academy, I'm not someone to be trifled with."

……

……

"Ah, help! Help!"

"Ouch, it hurts! Ouch~~~ I give up, I give up!"

Bohe, who had been brutally beaten, could only open her mouth and close her eyes as Jiang Heyi pinned her to the ground, writhing and struggling like a fish out of water.

The jailer cracked his throat and began to imitate.

"Although I'm only average in the academy, I'm not someone to be trifled with~~~"

"Gurgle~~~"

One sentence made Mint bury her face in the ground; she blushed deeply.

The arena's healing array had taken effect, but Mint lay there stiffly like a dead person, refusing to get up.

The plain fries wiping his hands said, "My turn."

She poked the seemingly dead mint with her toe and asked, mimicking Jiang Heyi's words, "Don't pretend to be dead. While you're pretending to be dead, the other party is getting stronger."

Mint, as if injected with adrenaline, braced herself with her hands on the ground and jumped up suddenly.

Fighting spirit!

"Come on... uh, did you change the person?"

"It will familiarize you with different combat strategies, since real combat involves countless improvisations."

"I understand, come on!"

Orange Tea noticed something amiss. She looked at the smiling people on the boundary between reality and illusion and muttered to herself.

"Teasing Mint under the guise of friendly competition?"

"What do you mean by teasing? It's discipline!" the jailer emphasized.

Hearing these words coming from the jailer just doesn't sound quite right.

Jiang Heyi said, "Her practical experience mainly comes from the academic school. Now we need to fill the gap in her experience in open combat. Although the process may seem like bullying, the intention is good."

Mint's reputation as a genius is not self-proclaimed; her ability to rival the all-around monster in the academy speaks volumes about her talent.

She wasn't a hopeless fighter; she just had never invested her energy in that area before.

Overwhelmed by the boundary between reality and illusion, and frequently knocked to the ground with her mouth open and eyes closed, she has learned to dodge skills decently and quickly unleash some magic to launch a counterattack by combining her dodging posture.

Jiang Heyi and the others didn't give any specific instruction; they just took turns giving lessons. What Mint could learn from this experience was entirely up to her.

This rapid progress demonstrates their learning ability.

While waiting for the weapons to be completed and spending the days doing only tedious PVP training, the boundary between virtual and real worlds has gained some anticipation for its release.

Watching Mint become increasingly adept at dodging and counterattacking under their beatings and training every day, a smile of satisfaction inevitably appeared on everyone's faces.

On the day the weapon was unveiled, which was also the day the second round of auditions ended, Jiang Heyi uploaded two videos.

[Yay, I won!]

A short film depicting the "Leopard Jump" lottery featuring Orange Tea with 3 rainbows, 2 golds, and 2 reds was screened in grand style.

[Was this supposed to be the first awakened avatar in the entire server?]

It tells the story of how Jiang Heyi was transformed into a glutton.

Unsurprisingly, the two videos caused a complete uproar among the gamers.

　Wait a minute

　　
　
(End of this chapter)