Chapter 47: Despicable, But Useful

This world places great importance on the exploration of other worlds.

Li Ang sat in the car, watching the high-rise buildings and the bustling traffic outside the window, while simultaneously constructing spell models in his mind and thinking aimlessly.

After confirming that Li Ang had returned, they quickly sent people to pick him up and transport him to a specialized Player Base for observation. Of course, it depends on one's perspective. From the viewpoint of an ordinary person, this is indeed observation. But it is also, in a sense, imprisonment.

But this is exactly what Li Ang needs.

In the specialized Player Base, there are Nutrient Pods prepared for long-term infiltration.

Moreover, in this separately controlled area, the possibility of being influenced is greatly reduced, and at the same time, one can most quickly access the players' most cutting-edge information and related designs.

Furthermore, how should I put it—it's a bit hard to say, but in reality, Li Ang has the ability to manipulate human hearts. The Winds of Magic also possess such special techniques, capable of influencing the minds or thoughts of those who are not firm. So for Li Ang, this is a perfect choice.

"Don't worry, trust us. We are all companions helping each other in the other world; we will rescue you."

The man driving the car looked at the listless Li Ang in the rearview mirror and comforted him, saying: "Everyone in the Player Base who has information about the Old World has been mobilized, and everyone is very enthusiastic about rescuing you. Many of us have also gone to the Chivalrous Expedition just to save you. This is a remarkable thing; look, it's even made the papers."

What does Li Ang look like in the driver's eyes?

Li Ang, who was sitting in the back releasing a Magic Sentry to record the locations along the way, did not know.

He simply released a bit of the Winds of Magic, fixed the result he wanted, and the driver began to write a reasonable script in his own mind. Magic is capable of such things.

However, the driver wasn't lying. According to the intelligence data Li Ang had observed, the players' large-scale participation in the Chivalrous Expedition was not for the land of Norsca or the so-called Hope City at all. It was to help Li Ang escape from the Norsca region; it could be considered "Saving Private Li Ang."

Many posts on the forum were discussing this matter.

Some players expressed disapproval, believing that such a thing was a waste of manpower and money, and completely unnecessary.

But more players expressed feeling warmth, thinking that if they would do this for one Norscan player, then if anyone else runs into trouble in the future, they believe the higher-ups will have no problem with players rescuing each other.

As for the colonization order brought by the so-called Chivalrous Expedition, or things like the Norsca Hope City, apart from the initial advocacy post and the centralized thread, no one else spoke of them. Only a group of player guild leaders silently poured money and manpower into the Chivalrous Expedition.

And some people carrying the wealth and resources of their guilds began to move toward the north of Kislev, seemingly intending to take a step ahead to scout.

One can only say that this behavior of wanting both hands in the pot makes Li Ang feel admiration.

At least with his brain, he could never think of such a way to tell lies with eyes wide open.

That is why they say every trade has its master.

"We're here. Look, everyone is waiting for you at the entrance."

After the time for placing magic nodes had passed, the driver drove to a large building in the suburbs and said with a smile.

Li Ang nodded casually and stepped out of the car naturally. The players in front of him, whether dressed in suits or in other-worldly attire, all revealed enthusiastic smiles and reached out their palms toward Li Ang.

"You are that Norscan player, right? Hello, I am Edward, captain of the Emperor's Hammer Cruiser. Don't worry, in my name, we will definitely rescue you from the Norsca region."

"Nice to meet you, I am the president of the Old World Player Self-Rescue Association, you can call me Cole..." "Hello, I am Anderson. The official in charge of this rescue operation. Please rest assured, with us here, you are home. We need you to provide more geographical data and related information to confirm your location. Although we cannot leave the Chivalrous Expedition for now, we will find your location very soon..."

The player representatives enthusiastically performed their exquisite acting skills to the air.

It is unknown what kind of scene of a host and guest enjoying themselves it looked like in their eyes.

"Glory Illusion"

An ability analyzed from that Chaos magic which Li Ang had never formally come into contact with, representing the Path of art and pleasure.

Just a casual touch when getting out of the car, and everyone around would fall into the illusions they craved, and then be guided toward the result Li Ang wanted.

The scenario Li Ang set now is that they will get the geographical location they want and believe that the coordinate point Li Ang provided will have some leather and tusks left behind by some Norscans. This was a coordinate point originally left by Wufuruike, and now it is just right to give to the players as proof.

And the second round of psychological suggestion nodes is to find some Norscans left behind by Li Ang at the location of the Hell Mountains, and then establish a preliminary trade zone.

Li Ang could not do anything more than that.

After all, the human brain is still a relatively delicate structure, and being able to achieve this level with suggestion is already the upper limit.

If their core interests were violated, such as their own death or damage to things they care about, this subtle mental illusion would also vanish without a trace.

But there are benefits; as long as they are under this illusion, their brains will automatically filter out any unreasonable parts. Just like now, Li Ang has already left, but they are still enthusiastically introducing themselves, trying to pry information out of Li Ang's mouth.

And the real Li Ang just walked up to a staff member casually.

"Where is your archives room?"

"It's in the basement, and it requires personnel verification to enter. And there are cameras monitoring it."

"Take me to the personnel who have verification."

"Alright. Please follow me."

Wearing loose clothing, bypassing those noisy players, Li Ang logically came to the interior of this Player Base, then successfully controlled an old man with white hair, and took the opportunity to reach the basement.

For Li Ang's Winds of Magic, controlling the cameras and forging a seemingly normal recording is not a difficult task. He didn't even need to think much about his spell construction; as long as his brain thought so, the Winds of Magic would automatically create a suitable spell to help him complete his current goal.

Without wasting more time, Li Ang easily arrived at the place he wanted.

"Player Core Information Archive..."

Whether it is the Chivalrous Expedition or other things, none are as important as these materials.

Looking at the networked computer in front of him and the dust-covered paper files around, Li Ang narrowed his eyes comfortably and began his journey of harvesting.

(End of chapter)