I am a reincarnation player.

"Like, Dark Night is scary, but it's better than Doomsday. I don't want a moss feast!"

Hiss, that makes some sense.

Yuki couldn't refute it. This was a way to find joy in adversity and face the cruel game with a positive attitude.

"anything else?"

"Of course I know your real name, my dear brother." Mana's eyes lit up. She enjoyed the process of exposing the mask, and coupled with the fact that she had taken revenge today, she was in a very happy mood.

"How about you take off your mask so I can take a good look?"

"No."

"Hmph, you're not too ugly, are you? There are at least a thousand ways to get a facelift in the reincarnation game. Can I introduce them to you?"

Appearance is the easiest thing to change in the reincarnation game, so very few people use portraits to track. Yuuki snorted, without saying anything, took out a few gold coins from the mayor's office and placed them directly on the table.

"Let's go and find a hotel. We have a lot to do tonight."

The sky gradually darkened, and pedestrians on the road hurried. The hunters who had been bragging and chatting all came out and ran back to their homes like collecting clothes after thunder.

This has become a habit. Everything is normal during the day, but when night falls, everyone goes home, closes the door, and lies down in bed.

Night means fear and danger. If you fall and break the lamp of your soul, then congratulations, the night will erase all traces of your existence.

"It's like another kind of busyness." Mana held a fork in his hand and watched the pedestrians go home and close the door. He also saw that the restaurant waiters didn't even bother to clean up the plates and trotted home.

There is no such thing as overtime working in the Dark Continent. No matter what industry you are in, you can leave work at the appointed time.

At 6:30 in the afternoon, darkness fell an hour and a half later, not a second off.

Yuki glanced at his silver pocket watch. The people here were as precise as clocks. They kept track of how much time they took to travel, eat, and wash. Their schedules were so regular that it couldn't be more regular.

"Let's go. The hotel will close in half an hour. Do you want to go to the street?" Yuki stood up and dragged Mana, who was looking around, away. The hotel agreed to close at seven o'clock, so it would not be open for a second longer.

Only then did he notice that the town had more clocks than usual. There was a wall clock on the restaurant door and a clock tower in the town square. When the minute hand pointed to '30', the first chime rang.

dong dong dong.

The residents who were obsessed with their work woke up one after another and formed a wave of people leaving get off work. It was the duty of the night watchman to ring the bell. From now on, it would be rung every thirty minutes.

"How afraid are you of overtime? According to Franco-Kingdom law, forcing someone to work overtime is punishable by 10 years in prison, and if someone disappears, it's considered murder."

As a former office worker, Yuki felt a little envious. After 6:30, it was the personal time of the residents of the Dark Continent. They didn't necessarily go to bed, but they would definitely stay at home safely. No matter how big the matter was, they would wait until dawn to deal with it.

The sky darkened at a speed visible to the naked eye. The street lights came on, but they did not bring much light. It was as if a black hole had descended and sucked in all the light. Only the moving soul lamps became dazzling, just like tiny stars.

Yuki observed everything and entered the hotel. The proprietress was busy packing up, so he was understanding and did not argue too much about whether to book one room or two rooms. The proprietress had nothing to warn him about.

This kind of regular life has long been ingrained in every resident. Even if someone is seriously ill or their house is on fire, they have to wait until daybreak before being rescued.

Climbing the wooden stairs to the fourth floor and entering the room, Mana cheered and jumped onto the bed and rolled around, while Yuki came to the window and looked out coldly.

Clang clang clang.

The third bell rang, indicating that it was already past half past seven. There was no one in the narrow street, only various goods that had not been packed up yet.

The street lights are releasing light in vain. Even if you pump the gas to the limit, it cannot bring any extra light. It is like someone slowly closing your eyes and letting everything return to darkness.

The hustle and bustle of the day and the silence of the night are clearly distinguished.

Yuki finally understood what was said in the background story. As time passed, the street lights also went out. If it were not for the soul lights that appeared in the windows, he would have thought that he had become blind.

"If someone who is afraid of the dark comes to this copy, he will probably scare himself to death." Mana came to the side quietly. In fact, nothing could be seen in the room, as if the kerosene lamp that had just been lit had been extinguished.

The room was dark inside and out, and the darkness brought a heart-wrenching silence. Only the faint light on the chest could illuminate the area within several meters around it.

"For example, you?" Yuki turned his head and looked at Mana, whose face was pale. Even though the soul lamps of the two players were stacked together, her face was still blurry.

"I'm just a little cold, not afraid of the dark." The girl held her head high and was frightened by the sudden sound of the bell. She shrank back and hugged Yuki's hand tightly.

Tsk, you talk too hard, but I don’t believe you are afraid of the dark.

Experienced players have seen all kinds of situations. Can anything be darker than the Abyss? Some dungeons require you to go back and forth to the Abyss environment.

Eight o'clock has arrived and night has fallen.

Apart from the rapid breathing around him, Yuki could not hear anything. This was not due to any extraordinary abilities such as terror, but the darkness itself meant terror.

A strange aura surges like a tide, as if countless invisible hands are pulling at your body, trying to extinguish the light and drag you into the darkness. No matter with the naked eye or the demon's vision, all you see is the most primitive horror.

The starlight was dim, and the light around him could barely illuminate an area of ​​one meter. He finally understood why the starlight was all by the window.

At least through the window, you can see the existence of your own kind. It would be terrifying if you go deep into the house, just like lighting a candle in a ghost story. Yu Yu walks alone and can only see things around him. There is endless darkness one meter away.

So what would you do? Of course, you would hold the candle carefully, afraid that the night wind would blow it out, and you would be so scared that your scalp would tingle.

A strange and terrifying place where the environment alone creates endless fear.

Yuki gently held Mana's hand. For some reason, he liked this cold and dead silence, which made his mind clearer than ever before.

"The darkness did not stop people from leaving their rooms; it was their own choice."

"Of course, I'm a little scared even when I stay in the room. Who wants to run around outside? What if I fall?" Mana kept blinking. As a Monster III player, his keen perception only increased his fear.

The natives were judged by the results, but she could truly feel that beyond the light, the pitch-black darkness was filled with dangers and countless monsters.

Indeed, anyone brave enough could stroll along the street and take as much uncollected goods as they wanted. Yuki listened to the 'ding ding ding' sound of metal knocking and saw a ball of starlight moving along the long street.

"Night watchman?"

"Well, that's why they are called Night Watchmen, and it really lives up to the name." Yuki answered affirmatively. Only the Night Watchmen can move freely in the dark, which finally gives them a sacred cloak.

The night watchmen maintain order and stop daring criminals from taking advantage of the darkness when people are afraid to go out and commit crimes. Such lunatics are unlikely to be found among ten thousand people.

The night is not a horror legend, but a supernatural phenomenon that is closely related to the residents here. It has lasted for countless years and is the core principle for building the foundation of society. Therefore, there are no nightclubs or late-night snacks here. Anyone who dares to walk at night must take risks.

"But players dare to walk on the road at night. This is simply the best environment for fighting."

Yuki retreated back into the house, and Mana immediately followed. Seeing his face hidden in the night, she couldn't help but ask, "Are you really not afraid at all?"

"Yes, but just like you, I'm good at turning any environment into a battlefield. Stop talking nonsense and start the experiment."

Mana nodded, moved closer, and began to take out various props to experiment, making Yuki's expression even more serious.

Whether it is lighting magic, high-tech strong lights, or simply using laser guns, they are invisible outside the range of the soul lamp, and the light they emit is swallowed up by the darkness.

"This is a rule, a rule that level 5 items have no ability to resist."

Yuki walked towards the wall and could feel a regular circular hole. The red beam from the charged laser cannon had indeed hit it, but the crimson trail that should have appeared was nowhere to be seen.

"Then the sniper and the mage are useless?" Mana was stunned. How could the ranged players attack if they couldn't see the target?

"It's not that exaggerated. There's also spatial positioning and sound identification. Besides, the darkness is also a cover for their bodies. Think about it the other way around. The illuminated range is so close, melee players don't have much room to dodge." Yuki shrugged lightly. He could already think of some fancy moves just for this.

Let Kaguya squat in the town. How can she tell who is the player just by looking at these soul lamps? Then she will go to the front to light up the enemies and shoot arrows. No one can react to them.

"Well, you are really good at turning disadvantages into advantages." Mana was very smart and immediately understood Yuki's idea. In an instant, he saw the flames burning and his pupils dilated slightly.

"Hey, you can illuminate the surroundings with your soul energy."

Yuuki had just ignited the soul fire, which indeed illuminated the room for a moment, but he shook his head: "It's just a drop in the bucket. If I were to be a human light bulb, I wouldn't be able to burn it myself. But it proves that the soul, this most essential energy, can illuminate the night."

"Hoohoo, that's good. If we encounter danger, at least it can light up the night."

Yuki rolled his eyes. This girl seemed to have overlooked the adjective "not enough to burn". There weren't many players who used souls directly, and the flames went out in an instant. How much energy would it take to keep burning?

A world of rules? Then what about the Night Tide? According to records, it was more like a plague, capable of extinguishing most of a city's soul.

Both day and night can be the main battlefield, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. For example, during the day, there is no impact, but the noise of the battle attracts attention.

The darkness can bury all movement, and even the natives rarely participate. However, this means risk, after all, the darkness itself is the enemy.

Yuki is already choosing the battlefield. This dungeon has two completely different styles. The night represents secrecy, but it is not a paradise for assassins or melee players.

The soul lamp is the best beacon. Without it, you will be swallowed by the darkness. How can you launch a sneak attack with it?

"But it's a good thing for me. It can hide my identity to the greatest extent. As long as I kill everyone who comes into direct contact with me, it will be the best way to infiltrate."

Yuki suddenly remembered a famous saying and walked quickly through the corridor. The creaking sound of the door opening was very harsh in the dark night.

"Where are you going?"

Mo Na's heart was in suspense. The man at the door was looming, opened the door and walked into the night.

"I'm going to test the depths of the night. Do you want to come with me?"

Chapter 3 Testing Eternal Night

Of course I have to follow!

Mana was unwilling to do so, but still followed. The threat of the night had not yet appeared, but the fear had already filled his heart.

She was very surprised. There was no need for her to personally participate in the test of the night, but after spending a long time with Yuuki, she knew that this elder brother seemed cold and cruel, but in fact he was a neutral and lawful person.

Yuki will not sacrifice innocent people for his own affairs, even if they are ant-like natives. For example, he will steal someone's soul lamp and watch him being swallowed by the night coldly, or use hundreds of people for human experiments.

Maybe it was because my mother saw through his true nature that she felt at ease selling me?

Mana was lost in thought as he followed Yuuki out of the town and into the Black Forest. This was a real Black Forest. Except for the nearby trees, everything was pitch black. The only sound was the roar of animals, which made one's scalp tingle.

"It seems that the animals are not swallowed by the darkness?" Mana grasped the corner of Yuki's clothes tightly and looked around.

"It should be selective swallowing. Remember hint five?"

[Hint 5: The Night King will pay attention to every player, looking for a target to hunt. He will only appear in the night and will only die in the eternal night.]

Mana nodded immediately. The King of the Night was the key word. This night was not a normal phenomenon. What He wanted was human beings.

"Could it be another lost person waiting to be resurrected?"

Not so pleasant memories of the Wizard Tower came to mind, and Manas's little nose moved, feeling that the smell was somewhat familiar.

"I don't know, but no matter what it is, just solve it. This kind of copy means an epic achievement. I think this is what Valhalla wants." Yuki turned his head and saw the embarrassment on the girl's face.

"Uh, you don't want it?"

"I've already done things like saving the world. You focus on clearing dungeons, and I'll deal with the players. Maybe you can pick up an achievement."

Yuki casually said that since Mana had entered the core circle and was strong enough, he didn't mind sharing some of the benefits.

The girl stood there in a daze, she had expected Yuuki to have achieved an epic achievement, but she had never expected him to say that.

This is also one of the gains. The Heroic Kings originally intended to give it to Illya. After all, this was her disaster.

He can get it? But why give it to me? Is this just a show of strength?

The light faded away and darkness came in. She shuddered and quickly followed.

"Wait for me, Brother!"

......

It seemed like a casual promise, and Yuki didn't care whether Mana took it to heart or not. Sooner or later, she would know what it meant to keep a promise.

He entered the Black Forest and stopped when there was no one around.

"Are you really going to do this?"

"Don't worry, if you enter the night, you're dead. How can players kill each other?" Yuki believed in his own strength and the word "brute force" in the background prompt. He couldn't get out, and before they could kill each other, all the players were killed by the night.

"Why don't I do it? Manas can choose the future, and I'll just choose a future free from darkness." Manas mustered up her courage. Her treasure was very special, and it was more than just future vision.

Yuki hesitated for a moment. How could he keep Liangyi Mana around if he didn't have any skills? But after thinking about it, he shook his head and refused.

"Let me experience the night myself first. Don't worry, you'll have plenty of opportunities."

Who wants to experience this shit?

Mana's eyes rolled, and he was about to chat with Yuki to divert his attention, but he saw the latter wipe his chest, put the pin on the ground, and slowly backed away.

Yeah? Without hesitation?

Mana was stunned. Wasn't there any mental preparation for something so horrific? She instinctively moved forward, only to find her light couldn't illuminate Yuki. The man seemed to be sinking into a dark swamp, blurring in the light until he vanished.

The girl kept her hands outstretched like a statue, looking at the soul lamp on the ground, and couldn't help shuddering.

Yuki disappeared, and the moment he left the range of the soul lamp, he was swallowed by the darkness.

......

It is certain that the soul lamp is more like some kind of protective prop. Once out of the range of illumination, it will be swallowed by the darkness.

Sure enough, this devouring seemed to be dragging me into a strange subspace.

It's definitely dangerous in the Warp.