Chapter 30: The Demeanor of an Expert

When adding the party, StormGoddessNiNi wishes to pass away.

Just by looking at the list of IDs in her party after putting it up, StormGoddessNiNi experiences an unexpected spike in HP (energy).

According to the proverb, when one NiNi is struck by lightning, tens of thousands of NiNi will stand! It's all just a bunch of chatter! Glory to the fists!

Goddess StormNiNi's eyes are burning a million watts as she looks at her computer screen. As she thinks to herself, "Come!" her left hand firmly hits the print screen button. Let the fireworks begin!

Regretfully, as time passes, she never experiences the "sparks" she is hoping for.

In reality, the Underworld Cave is a six-stage tree cave. The more accurately, the Underworld Demoness and her male toys >_< are the bosses of the Underworld Cave. With the exception of the first scene, in which Nie Xiao Qian calls for assistance, initiates a cut scene, and initiates warm-up combat, the Underworld Demoness and her male toys protect the remaining levels. Only after engaging in combat and frightening away her boy toys will they be able to advance to the ultimate stage—a titanic showdown against the Underworld Demoness and all of her boy toys who escaped the earlier rounds of the war.

It is important to note that this quest has an extremely convoluted setup. Later on, though, things get even more bizarre: if a female player perishes while trying the Underworld Cave task, the system bot will just declare that the system bot will declare, "Player XXX disappears forever in the deepest end of the Underworld," if a male player passes away. Otherwise, the person is dead.

Given those alluring dots and the Underworld Demoness's penchant for discovering gifts for boys, it's clear what transpired with the male gamers. As a result, once a team loses, people are compelled to post some remarks on the global channel.

"Ah, the demon has drained another of his 'essence.'"

"How does it feel to be a boy toy, Brother XX?"

Some participants initially claimed that they perished in the first few stages because they couldn't bear having their identities linked to the Underworld Demoness; however, the responses on the globe channel were:

"Oh my! the initial phases? You were violated by different men?

Alternatively

"You weren't even able to overcome little Nie Xiao Qian?" Are you a guy anymore?

They would be better off as a boy toy, in contrast.

Wei Wei still thinks that it's taking too long to get through the first few levels, even if their party passes them with ease. Wei Wei doesn't want to waste time battling the minor bosses because they are on the same team as RealWater and LittleRain; she just wants to finish this and go with the Great Master. LittleRainYaoYao, on the other hand, is just too bad at playing; the small bosses can't help but follow after her, wasting time as they try to repel them.

Following the victory the little bosses in the final stage's second, before the warp hole leading to the last stage, StormGoddessNiNi comes to a standstill. "Who will take lead in the last stage?" she asks cautiously.

Before even entering the cave, the leader ought to have been chosen, but StormGoddessNiNi was too terrified to inquire. The earlier phases didn't provide any difficulties because it was sufficient to get by with merely Wei Wei and NaiHe. However, this is insufficient for the last phase; when up against a formidable foe, a primary leader is required.

Goddess StormNaturally, NiNi thinks ASmileNaiHe should be in charge, as she has always admired the famed number one expert's approach to strategy development. However, now that Little RainYaoYao and RealWaterIsScentless are here, it's more difficult for her to provide this recommendation.

Wei Wei is aware of how difficult her situation is. She realizes that Real Water Is Scentless is actually on the same level as the Great Master, just as she was about to proclaim that the highest-level player should always be the leader. Wei Wei appears to be slightly shocked. How could he have gotten back up so fast? Since she and the Great Master haven't been online in a while, it's usual for others to catch up, but to catch up this much? Did he play nonstop, without breaks for food or drink, day or night?

NaiHe responds, "It doesn't matter," as she begins to doubt herself. The difficulty of this task is mediocre.

Wei Wei feels like going to her knees.

Good Heavenly Master, are you not being too wicked? You just said that RealWater is unable to lead the stage, even if he wanted to. If not, it will seem like he's taking up something you tossed away.

NiNi, Little Rain, and Real Water are all quiet.

over an extended period.

Wei Wei: "I'll take the lead since the difficulty is average."

Wei Wei was usually the leader of the group on quests when she partnered with RealWater. She gave the assignment to the Great Master when she married NaiHe. She feels a little out of practice now that she's starting it up again.

particularly when one of the party members is unable to keep up with the rest of the group's speed.

>o<

The Underworld Demon possesses several twisted abilities and is strong:

"Yin-Yang Chaos" spell, physicians are unable to employ their skills.

With the "Blow Deflection" spell, a specific amount of your attack is deflected back towards the entire squad.

The "blow deflection" spell and the "Couple Feud" spell are similar in that they are only effective when couples are present in the party.

That spell, "Collect from males to nourish females," is really perverse. The blood level of a male player will drop, multiply, and contribute to the Underworld demon.

In summary, this is a major exam for physicians. Because of this, ASmileNaiHe's squad finds the boss to be rather easy to defeat; the Great Master is highly skilled at evading assaults.

The Demoness summons her male toys who fled from their battle once they reach a specific point in their battles in earlier levels; they begin to engage in group combat.

One of the boy toys has a particularly unpleasant talent called "Divine Path at Turtle Speed," which slows down strikes. This is why Wei Wei wants to get rid of him first.

NaiHe reminds her as she adjusts her posture.

[AsmileNaiHe][Party]: "Master."

Wei Wei is aware that he is directing her to battle the Underworld Demoness; abandon the little boss right away and concentrate on taking out the Demoness.

The rewards will be in the same ratio as the number of survivors after defeating the quest," he says in a brief explanation.

Now Wei Wei remembers. She did reveal that the Underworld Demon had given her the command to entice the boy toys to her when they were speaking with Nie Xiao Qian. Obviously, they can't murder them because their goal is to save them.

Wei Wei is overcome with embarrassment. Her decision-making abilities have declined since she has been relying on him too much. As Wei Wei fights the boss, she begins to consider who really is supporting her and the Great Master.

She naturally remembers to serve as the team's leader.

[ReedWeiWei][Party]: "Archer"

The Underworld Demoness attacks herb before Wei Wei can complete her statement. She hasn't found a space to enter the rest of her sentence, but it appears that RealWaterIsScentless has understood.

[RealWaterIsScentless] [Party]: "All right."

A bit astonished is Wei Wei. Then, as she had imagined, she witnessed Real Water Is Scentless assume her position and launch an attack.

[Party][StormGoddessNiNi]: "You guys work together pretty well, hehe."

It's true that Storm Goddess NiNi is the queen of awkward silences. Everyone remains hushed whenever she talks. Fortunately, they are nearly through with the boss, so they will soon be able to depart. But before they realize it, they find themselves in a different circumstance. Rather of focusing on helping RealWaterIsScentless to replace his blood level, LittleRainYaoYao starts restoring ASmileNaiHe's blood level.

The Underworld Demon has been focusing on NaiHe since she is the primary medical professional in the group. Little Rainy YaoYao is regaining his health at this point, so the Underworld Demoness becomes enraged and charges at her. Little Rainy Yao Yao clearly lacks the Great Master's talent at avoiding, as she perishes with just one strike.

RealWaterIsScentless also perishes after losing all of his health and not receiving resupplies.

Wei Wei is astounded at the sequence of events. She simply cannot understand why LittleRainYaoYao would suddenly restore NaiHe's blood level. Is it so difficult for her to fix her attention on RealWater?

Her fingers are unable to resist slowing down. The Underworld Demoness would instantly perish if she unleashed her powerful assault right now, but RealWaterIsScentless and LittleRainYaoYao won't have enough time to resurrect. Wei Wei is the leader, even though she doesn't really give a damn if they're dead or not. It will appear that she lacks leadership qualities if half of her team perishes as a result of this.

Wei Wei is internally a little irritated. Because of Little Rain Yao Yao's incredible maneuver, the Underworld Demon deserved some time to recover.

She is considering her next tactical move as she witnesses a stunning maneuver that causes flashing lights to appear. With a graceful beam of light, the musician stabs the Underworld Demon, unleashing his ultimate killing blow. Simultaneously, Little Rain Yao Yao and Real Water Is Scentless come back to life at the speed of light thanks to a pure white healing glow.

Time pauses.

The Demon of the Underworld crumbles to the floor.

The musician in white robes stands with his guqin in hand, his garments billowing in the wind.

Everything happened far too quickly. Wei Wei's heart stops when she's puzzled and in a stupor. Even the often chatty Storm Goddess NiNi is stunned, but suddenly she erupts.

[StormGoddessNiNi]: [Private] "Oh my God, Wei Wei, your spouse is really awesome!

[StormGoddessNiNi] [Private]: "How on earth did he accomplish all of this in such a short time?"

[Private] [StormGoddessNiNi]: "He revived YaoYao and RealWater, in fact. He has such a superior professional manner that is both kind and masculine.

Wei Wei's heart trembles as her hands halt on the keyboard.

It is almost impossible to carry out an attack and revive members in such a short amount of time; it is truly an extravagant marvel. Normally cool and collected, the musician appears to be cloaked in quiet haughtiness.

Anyways.

Anyways.

When Wei Wei recalls this a very long time later, she asks the Great Master why he revived RealWater and Little RainYaoYao. Ultimately, the Great Master doesn't seem to be someone who would exact revenge with a positive idiom.

"Don't you think that it's even more humiliating for them to be brought back to life by me?" Xiao Nai complains.