Online Game: I'm in MapleStory

Wu Ming was just sitting there daydreaming about something when he suddenly noticed the private chat box was flashing non-stop.

He frowned slightly, thinking to himself: Who sent this message? But since it had caught his attention, Wu Ming no longer hesitated, reached out and lightly clicked, opening the private chat box.

A message popped up, and the sender was named Shanks.

The letter reads:

"Friend Wu Ming, how are you these days? I've run into some tough problems and I desperately need your help. If you're willing to lend a hand, I'll definitely reward you handsomely. If you're willing to help, please come find me at Pearl Harbor!"

However, what surprised Wu Ming was that this was not an ordinary private message, but a letter - a letter sent specifically to him by the indigenous residents of the MapleStory world, and this letter could only be received but not directly replied to.

Just after Wu Ming carefully read the content of this private message, a prompt suddenly appeared in front of him again, with a line of words clearly displayed on it.

"Received Shanks' request, do you accept it?"

Wu Ming, who was originally hesitant about what to do next, thought for a moment when he saw this sudden task, and finally decided to click the "Accept" button without hesitation.

After all, when he was bored and didn't know what to do, facing such a task and unknown challenges, his heart full of curiosity and adventurous spirit could no longer be suppressed.

【Shanks's mysterious commission (in progress)】

Wu Ming looked at the task details.

"As a close friend of Shanks, I don't know what kind of predicament Shanks is in right now. Please go to Pearl Harbor to find him and ask him, and then decide whether to help him!"

After reading the details, I looked at the reward column and saw "None" clearly written on it.

Although there was no reward, thinking of the deep friendship between himself and Shanks and the earnest request of an indigenous resident, Wu Ming thought to himself that perhaps this would be a good task.

Could it be that, precisely because of that 100% favorable impression, when Shanks faced a problem, he immediately thought of and contacted me? Or was it that all the indigenous people were accustomed to using this method of writing letters when asking adventurers for help?

For a moment, countless questions flooded Wu Ming's mind.

Wu Ming stood there, his thoughts surging like a tide, all kinds of thoughts coming to his mind.

What kind of status do those who traveled from the Blue Planet and landed in the MapleStory world hold in the eyes of the original inhabitants? This question remains unanswered.

Just like that, Wu Ming fell into deep thought, standing still for a long time like a sculpture.

After a long while, Wu Ming still couldn't make sense of it. He shook his head vigorously, as if trying to get rid of all the chaotic thoughts in his mind.

Then he no longer hesitated, turned around and left the place resolutely, and walked quickly towards the direction of the taxi with firm steps.

After paying the fare, Wu Ming slowly opened the taxi door and climbed in awkwardly. As he sat down, his vision went dark, and he felt the car speed off like an arrow.

But the next moment, a strong feeling of dizziness suddenly hit Wu Ming, as if the whole world began to spin wildly. The scene before him became blurry and his head was buzzing. When the feeling finally subsided, he found himself in Pearl Harbor.

Wu Ming stumbled out of the car, his feet still feeling a bit weak as soon as they touched the ground. He still couldn't get used to this taxi that could travel through time or space.

Wu Ming gathered his composure and looked around. He saw that the Pearl Harbor market was still deserted, with few people around.

Only the indigenous people were busy pulling their fishing nets along the shore. From their smiles and joyful shouts, one could tell that today was going to be a bumper harvest.

"Oh, what a pity! We didn't catch a single eel this time! Look at the salmon, whitebait, and swordfish all over the net. Although there are a lot of them, they're just not as popular as eels!"

One of the fishermen sighed and shook his head as he sorted out his catch.

"Who says not? I wish we could have caught more eels. I wonder if that generous local tycoon would come back to buy eels to grill. Oh, it's such a big loss to lose this business!"

Another fisherman echoed.

Wu Ming overheard these strange conversations as he passed by the group of fishermen. However, he paid no attention to them and hurried towards the huge ship on the shore.

Just as he was about to approach the target ship, Wu Ming hurriedly passed by the side of a small and exquisite ship. Suddenly, a figure appeared in front of him without any warning, blocking his way forward.

I saw a man standing in front of me, wearing a striking blue headscarf, as if a blue sky was floating above his head.

He was a sturdy and well-built man, with his muscular features faintly visible in the sunlight, emitting an air of strength and confidence. Furthermore, he was clutching a red and blue lifebuoy in his hand, the bright colors contrasting sharply with his tanned skin.

"Hey, little brother! Are you going to Golden Beach? It's the off-season now, so I can give you a discount! What do you think? Think about it?"

Just as Wu Ming was concentrating on his journey, someone suddenly shouted loudly beside him.

He turned around and saw a boatman enthusiastically soliciting business. The boatman was smiling and looking at Wu Ming eagerly.

"Sorry, I'm not going to Golden Beach."

Wu Ming responded politely.

"Alas, there are so few adventurers visiting Pearl Harbor these days. Business is really getting tougher!"

The boatman shook his head helplessly and continued to look for other possible guests.

Suddenly stunned for a moment, Wu Ming looked at the man and asked, "Where is Golden Beach?"

This sudden place name shocked Wu Ming's heart. When he came to his senses, he instantly realized that he might have accidentally discovered a little-known mysterious place.

"It's a beautiful island hidden in the tropical rainforest! It's rich in resources, with a variety of sweet and delicious fruits, as well as delicious crabs and other seafood. It's simply the perfect place to relax and enjoy a leisurely trip! But..."

The man calmed himself down, stared at Wu Ming in front of him, and answered slowly.

"There are a lot of monkeys on that island, and there are also groups of crabs. Sometimes they cause some minor troubles to tourists."

After saying half of it, the man paused for a moment and then added.

In this way, Wu Ming began a conversation with the man named Payson.

They chatted for more than ten minutes, and through this conversation, Wu Ming gained a clearer understanding of Golden Beach, and a picture of tropical charm and wonderful adventure was already sketched in his mind.

Maybe that golden beach is really a mysterious and unknown wild map as Payson said!

I just don't know what level the monsters in this map are. I remember Payson mentioned that there were a group of monkeys living there, so I guess those monkeys should be the wild monsters I encountered before.

As for those crabs, since Payson praised their deliciousness, they were likely edible. After finishing my business with Sanks, I might as well go check it out.

If there are no powerful wild monsters in this golden beach area that can help you level up quickly, just treat it as a relaxing and enjoyable outing.

Just like that, Wu Ming waved goodbye to Payson, and with his longing and expectation for the Golden Beach, he rushed to where Shanks was.

Along the way, Wu Ming's thoughts were always on the itinerary arrangements after completing this mission. He secretly thought that if everything went well, he would definitely go to Golden Beach for a good time and enjoy the unique scenery and adventure fun of the MapleStory world.

Soon, Wu Ming arrived at his destination. Looking around, Sanks remained the same as always, standing steadily on the command platform on the shore, directing his men to move the cargo in an orderly manner.

However, this time, what they did was not to transport the goods elsewhere, but to move them back and forth between nearby warehouses and adjust their positions. It seemed that they were carefully organizing some important items.

"Brother Sanks, I'm here! I wonder what kind of difficult problem you've encountered that made you think of contacting me?"

As Wu Ming gradually approached Sanks, before he even reached him, he couldn't wait to shout loudly. His words were full of intimacy and teasing.

"Haha, this is really great news, absolutely fantastic! I have a secret way on that Treasure Island. Although the risks are not small, as long as it can be successfully completed, the rewards will definitely be astonishing! I just wonder if Young Friend Wu Ming is interested in this?"

As Sanks spoke, he looked in the direction of the voice, his gaze finally landing on Wu Ming standing below. He had a smile on his face and started joking with interest.

"Huh? Why does this sound so familiar? Could it be that someone else is starting a new journey to tame a mount?"

Hearing this, Wu Ming's heart couldn't help but move. However, he only muttered this in his heart and didn't show any unusual feelings.

He just flashed around, using his lightness skills to increase his speed and jumping power. He jumped onto the command platform like a flash of lightning and stood steadily in front of Shanks.

"Hey, now that you're here, let's talk! I've been so bored lately, and anything can pique my interest! Let's stop hiding things and have a good chat!"

Wu Ming put all those wild thoughts behind him, laughed heartily, and started a conversation full of expectations with Shanks.

"In fact, all the goods from Rainbow Island have already been transported. Rainbow Island is currently in a closed-off state! This means that only people can leave Rainbow Island now, but no one is allowed to enter.

Moreover, even those adventurers who love exploration no longer go to Rainbow Island! Therefore, at present, basically no one will choose to take the Rainbow Island sailing route.

However, after all this time of non-stop transportation, a huge amount of goods has accumulated in the warehouses of Pearl Harbor! So we urgently need some manpower to help transport these goods to every corner of Treasure Island! "

Shanks looked at Wu Ming with a smile, patiently and in detail explaining everything, and also told him the latest news about the closure of Rainbow Island.

"For this batch of supplies, I've been thinking of letting you, Brother Wu Ming, take the lead. If you can complete it smoothly and beautifully, I'll work with the escort agency and officially announce this mission to all adventurers!

How about it! This time, I’ll let you, my good brother, try it first, take the lead and seize the initiative! "

After Shanks finished telling the story, he went on to explain the real reason for inviting Wu Ming over.

Just as Sanks finished speaking, a taskbar suddenly popped up in front of Wu Ming's eyes. He looked closely and saw a clear display on it.

【Shanks's mysterious commission (completed)】

[Phase 2 begins, escort (not accepted)]

Seeing this situation, Wu Ming did not hesitate at all, and did not even say a word, and decisively took on the escort mission.

With Wu Ming's confirmation, the task in the taskbar changed again.

[Phase 2 begins, escort (in progress)]

According to the mission description, what needs to be escorted this time is a large amount of cargo from Shanks.

"Due to the sheer volume of goods, Shanks's existing manpower is far from sufficient. As a result, we have no choice but to hire adventurers at high salaries to assist with security during the delivery process. This ensures the goods arrive safely at their destination and prevents any unexpected incidents that could lead to their loss."

Moreover, looking at the situation of this mission, it can be taken repeatedly, but the transportation route will be different each time, which undoubtedly adds a lot of variables and difficulty to the entire escort operation.

Wu Ming carefully studied the mission details, his mind racing. He knew that to successfully complete this arduous task and receive a generous reward, he had to develop an effective strategy.

How should he protect the supplies along the planned route? Should he recruit more people and allocate them appropriately? And how should he respond to emergencies? A series of questions came to him, causing him to ponder deeply.

"My friend, are you still bravely venturing out alone on this perilous Treasure Island? You should know that this material protection mission is no small feat! It requires a team of at least three people, and only those who have submitted detailed information to the escort agency are eligible to participate.

So in my opinion, you might as well put aside what you are doing for the time being and find a few like-minded partners to go forward together. This way, your chances of completing the mission will be greatly increased!"

After Wu Ming successfully took on the task, Sanks smiled, pointed to the direction of the escort agency not far from the warehouse, and persuaded him sincerely.

When Wu Ming heard this, he understood that the task at hand was a typical team collaboration task.

"Thank you for the reminder, brother. In that case, I will go find some reliable teammates first. After we have successfully recorded the information at the escort agency, we will come back to assist you in transporting this batch of important supplies!"

After thinking for a moment, he nodded slightly in response.

After saying that, Wu Ming waved goodbye to Shanks, turned around and headed in one direction, thinking about how to find his teammates while walking forward.