Is the person you sculpt as cute as me?

But once it comes to skills, plots, and hidden tasks, it will be described as much as possible using riddles.

Even for treasure maps, it only describes them in a prose poem, rather than giving the specific location or going through the twists and turns of children's adventure literature.

And they broke the barrier stone.

A dark and quiet road appeared in front of the five people.

……

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070·Tomorrow comes tomorrow

Looking at the black road, the five people were silent for a while.

The snowy night outside was already quiet and bleak enough, but compared to this strange road that led to nowhere, it was just known.

And this road is unknown.

"It's a bit scary... It looks..."

"But can you smell it? A strange smell... a fragrance?"

“It’s really fragrant.”

The three teammates were sniffing with their noses, and the sounds of inhaling came one after another.

The deer touched her nose and smelled a faint fragrance...but she instinctively felt that she didn't like it. Just like everyone has their own taste, some dislikes of fruits and vegetables, some dislikes of seasonings and meats.

But Yu Man ignored the smell and just observed the road itself.

There are no old world characters or magic symbols on the outside, so it seems that this is not a copy.

There are no obvious signs of magic inside. It seems to be a cave in the geographical sense, without any tricks.

But one thing is certain - nothing good will happen if you go in.

But—that’s not bad.

"Should we go in?" The foreigner asked Yu Man for his opinion, because his equipment looked the most luxurious and the calmest.

"This isn't an illegal area. It's just part of the game experience. If you're scared, don't go in..."

Having said that, Yu Man slightly corrected his words.

"I'm not mocking you for being cowardly, nor am I trying to provoke you. I'm just stating the facts... Don't get me wrong. Whether you get in or not, I'm going to get in."

Although it was just a temporary team and everyone was a stranger, Yu Man was a normal person.

She will fulfill her responsibilities as a teammate and respect their opinions.

And - when the opponent is committing suicide or dragging the team down, there will be no sarcasm or mockery.

But... maybe I can take advantage of it.

This wasn't an illegal area, so there was no risk for players. The three foreigners immediately put aside their last bit of worry and stepped in first. Yu Man and Xiao Lu followed without hesitation.

The fragrance disappeared.

Instead, there was a strange atmosphere.

It looks like a kitchen specialized in processing seafood, but also like a mansion where life is good.

These two feelings intertwined to create an inexplicable atmosphere.

But when they raised the magic lamp in their hands and began to observe the reality——

I found that it was just a natural cave, ordinary and nothing special.

Soon, the strange atmosphere disappeared - as if it was an illusion, so no one mentioned it.

They walked forward quietly, with Yu Man walking at the end.

It’s not that I’m afraid of death, nor do I want my teammates to die first.

just because of--

She wants to turn back.

"Oh, it's gone."

The entrance disappeared, leaving only darkness, which even the magic lamp could not illuminate.

Yu Man formed a snowball and gently threw it into the darkness that should have been the entrance - it melted into the darkness.

"Eel? What's wrong?"

"No big deal." She caught up with the group and sighed slightly, "Just stepped into the home turf of some magician."

Xiaolu was instinctively stunned for a moment, but seeing Yu Man's calm reaction, she immediately calmed down.

There really was nothing to be afraid of; Yu Man could handle any danger. And if something she couldn't handle appeared, no one would survive.

So there was nothing to worry about - of course, in order not to become a weakness, she couldn't help but be extremely vigilant.

but--

It seems that the situation is somewhat different from what Yu Man said.

The path in this cave was not long, and the group reached the end after only two or three minutes.

What awaits them is not fierce battles or crazy traps...

And a residence.

To be precise - it is a magnificent mansion.

It is built in a sea cave on the cliff side of the sea, and is isolated from the sea by luxurious glass, but a clear sea view can be seen.

The room was brightly lit by magic lamps and was spacious and luxuriously built.

There was a red carpet, wine glasses, a table full of luxurious food, and even a stage with a choir.

And——the old man sitting at the dining table with a smile on his face.

"Dear strangers who have been invited here, you are very welcome." He welcomed the guests with a kind and gentle smile.

what's the situation?

The deer looked surprised—and of course, the three foreigners were even more so.

But soon, everyone came to their senses.

The sixth-level treasure map distributed by the mysterious person is actually an invitation ticket!

The old man saw everyone's confusion and slowly stood up with the help of a slightly longer cane.

His clothing was festive in Chinese terms, with a wide red silk robe that gave him a very lavish look.

"Everyone must be confused, but it's okay. Please take a seat."

As he spoke, the choir on stage continued to sing, perfectly in tune with his voice.

The group looked at each other, but the three foreigners still held on to the common sense that it was not an illegal area and just sat down.

Xiaolu and Yu Man followed behind - the old man looked at them, a trace of confusion on his face.

But the confusion faded in an instant, and turned into a broad smile: "There should only be three invitations... But it doesn't matter. It seems that all the strangers are willing to share. It's a good thing... It's a good thing. Liveliness is always good."

Sure enough, the three treasure maps were invitations.

It seems to be a purely bonus event.

The old man continued, "I'm very happy to entertain you all. I know that the gods are recruiting strangers as pioneers, and they will brave the winds and waves and adventure in this world. Even though I live in seclusion here, I can feel that the island has become particularly lively."

He coughed and signaled the choir to lower its voice.

Then he said——

"I am very interested in strangers, so I sent out three invitations, and you are my honored guests. I prepared a banquet, a beautiful view, and many gifts later, just for you to have a meal and chat with strangers."

After he spoke frankly, the three foreigners were very happy.

Those who received the invitation tickets knew that they were the lucky ones among the players.

You can not only meet this mysterious NPC, but also have a big meal and enjoy the sea view outside the window in a submarine-like house.

You can even get a gift! That must be something good, after all, this is a sixth-level treasure map.

They happily attended the banquet.

"No problem, old sir, it's an honor to be invited by you."

"What do you want to know? We are also interested in people from the Old World."

"Speaking of which, Grandpa, you must be from a very important background, right?"

The old man laughed heartily, his eyes revealing undoubted satisfaction, but he introduced himself in a tone of pretended calmness:

"I am the High Lord of Shimlabakken, known as the 'Conductor of Late Winter.'"

The Great Lord...

It turned out to be a great lord.

This person is an indispensable figure in the story background, and he is the most powerful person in Shimlabakken Island. He owns the main city and even the island, and the players work for him.

Everyone immediately realized that only a great lord could build a mansion in such a place.

Living in seclusion in a sea cave beneath the ocean, yet leading a luxurious life... no wonder he was so generous in promising gifts.

The great lord enjoyed the looks of the strangers: "Come, everyone, drink some wine and eat some meat."

The dinner table suddenly became lively.

Because of the light from the room, schools of fish and unfamiliar sea creatures would occasionally approach, but because they were blocked by the glass, they became the talk of the dinner table. The choir was always lively and their singing was delightful.

Accompanied by these, everyone drank wine, ate meat and talked about the customs and culture of Shimla Bakken.

Except for two——

The little deer was very fascinated by the scenery outside the window. The fish that he couldn't catch were actually alive in the sea. So he chatted and took pictures without having time to eat anything.

And Yu Man.

During a lull at the dinner table, the great lord walked up to Yu Man, holding a glass of wine, with a broad smile on his face.

"Hello, stranger, are you shy and unsociable?"

"No." Yu Man looked at him.

"Is it because the food is not to your taste, or because you dislike the wine?"

"Not really." Yu Man shook her head.

The overlord stroked his pale beard and said, "Why don't you have a drink with me, old man? Even if you don't have an invitation, I will give you a gift."

Yu Man folded his hands and thought for a moment.

A full minute was enough to cool down the excitement at the dinner table.

Under the puzzled gazes of the three foreigners, under the watchful eyes of the great lord, and under the vigilance of the deer.

Yu Man answered like this——

“There’s no wine here.”

"...What do you mean, isn't there a cup on your table?"

Yu Man smiled and gently poked the luxurious golden wine glass with his fingertips.

"This? Isn't this blood?"

The room froze for three full seconds before someone broke the silence.

"Chinese...it's red wine. Haven't you tried it?" the foreigner said. "I have. It's delicious."

"It's made from grapes... Weird. Your country isn't buying them like crazy, so you shouldn't be unaware of this."