Chapter 123: Liu Delie Returns to His Position! The Legacy of Holtlog!

Not long after, Liu Delie also rushed over. He, who had failed to awaken as a player, likewise forgot Zhang Jie's father. After Yu Xiaomo's explanation, Liu Delie was also very shocked.

His memory was altered silently, yet he didn't notice anything wrong at all.

Several people sat together in silence for a long time; finally Zhang Jie spoke up, breaking the silence.

He reached out his hand to Yu Xiaomo and said calmly.

Give it to me.

What are you giving me?

Yu Xiaomo looked puzzled; she didn't immediately understand what Zhang Jie meant by 'give it to him.'

Give me your female ghost module.

Oh oh!

Yu Xiaomo reacted, a card appeared with a swish in her hand, and she handed it to Zhang Jie.

I've transferred the game coins needed for the upgrade to you.

Okay.

Zhang Jie nodded, took the white card; a golden light flashed in his hand, accompanied by the sound of coins scattering, and it turned blue.

Yu Xiaomo carefully took the card, glancing worriedly at Zhang Jie.

Um... Zhang Jie, are you alright?

Even if Zhang Jie broke down crying here, it would be more reassuring than his current silent demeanor.

It's fine.

I just feel this matter... isn't that simple; there must be something behind it that I don't know.

Besides, for some reason, I always feel my father might not be dead.

Zhang Jie shook his head, his expression neither sad nor happy, yet his demeanor showed unusual determination.

I've decided.

I will become an Ultimate Player!

The Ultimate Player controls the 'Creator God' of Dream Online, holds the highest administrative authority over the entire Dream World, and also has the power to confer game ratings, making it a truly playable rating game that players can strive to conquer.

Originally, this was an honor exclusive to the Dream World; the Ultimate Player in reality was no different from ordinary people and would die just as easily from fatal injuries.

But now things are different; the Dream World and reality are intertwined, and players' powers can manifest in reality.

This means that if one becomes an Ultimate Player, they will inevitably gain unexpected powers in reality as well.

Listening to Zhang Jie's words, the two people sitting beside him fell silent.

Becoming an Ultimate Player is a goal many pursue; countless players have strived toward it, yet seventy years have passed—who has actually succeeded?

What the two didn't know was that Zhang Jie now possesses not only this pay-to-win upgrade talent; the Legendary Player's talent is what gives him the confidence to say this.

Then! I want it too!

I also want to become an Ultimate Player!

Zhang Jie stared blankly, then showed a puzzled smile, looking at Yu Xiaomo who had spoken those words.

How come? You also want to compete with me?

Seeing Zhang Jie's mood seem to have normalized considerably, Yu Xiaomo lifted her chin, turned her face aside, putting on a tsundere act.

Sure thing!

We're sworn enemies!

Yu Xiaomo's demeanor successfully eased some of Zhang Jie's inner gloom; he suddenly felt that having such a little female demon as a rival wasn't so bad.

At least....

On the road ahead, he will never be alone.

Liu Delie stood aside, unable to interject, and could only helplessly scratch his head.

You two go ahead and be together; I won't compete with you two.

Just don't forget to bring me up in rank when the time comes.

Zhang Jie patted his shoulder and said with a smile.

Count on it—we're buddies, right?

By then you gotta help me become an Ultimate Player! No refusing!

Hey! How can you call in outside help!

Yu Xiaomo instantly got upset; her small frame rose to her feet, and in a huff she pulled Zhang Jie's hand off Liu Delie's shoulder, then shoved her tiny body hard between them, trying to separate them.

Tsk! You little brat!

Zhang Jie shoved her aside with one hand, while the arm hooked around Liu Delie's neck tightened even more.

Ridiculous! Could those two big guys possibly be shoved apart by this little trinket of Yu Xiaomo?

This isn't fair!

You have to compete with me fairly!!!

On the other side, the two hidden behind the curtain watched the few people scuffling downstairs, and simultaneously smiled.

This little brat, even after his dad's death, can still be happy like this.

Zhang Jie's father suddenly spoke with a tinge of sourness, but his head was then given a hard smack.

What are you saying? That's his two little companions giving him good guidance!

Ahaha! Yes, wife, you're right!

Zhang Jie's father laughed heartily, seeing that Zhang Jie hadn't become despondent due to his departure, he too felt happy.

Well, I'm off now, honey—don't miss me too much!

Zhang Jie's father gave a hehe smile, his worries settled, and he had no intention of lingering here.

Mm, be careful.

Mm, I will.

He lightly kissed his wife's forehead, turned and left, his figure instantly disappearing inside the house.

Since this terrible Nightmare invasion incident occurred, people in reality have been panicking; the fear and helplessness of being completely eradicated from the world are too intense, causing many to become jittery—even a huge noise in the neighborhood can scare a large crowd.

Even the patrol officers of the Administration Bureau have increased considerably; fortunately, such terrible events have not happened a second time in a row.

And after experiencing your father's loss, you didn't become depressed; instead, you threw yourself into clearing dungeons with greater vigor, quickly raising your level to 10. You have now left the novice player range and become an E-rank beginner player.

But you didn't choose to tackle E-rank games right now; instead, you continue to work on those F-rank games.

As for why you're doing this, it's because to truly become an Ultimate Player, you must clear all games that have ratings, which grants you the qualification to challenge the Ultimate Game.

On the other side, Yu Xiaomo refuses to be outdone, constantly following your footsteps to clear games; since the last time you helped her upgrade her module, the female ghost module's practicality and combat power have greatly increased, giving her divine assistance on her game-clearing path.

This guy somehow got hold of a few more game modules, and now every time he finds you he says, 'Jie-bro~ upgrade~'.

This really puts you in a tough spot; when you try to refuse, this little devil acts cute and disgusts you right in front of you, and after giving her an upgrade you worry she'll push further, leaving you very torn.

But Yu Xiaomo seems to have found another special way to boss you around, so she uses her petite figure to act cute even more aggressively, then uses a squeaky voice to disgust you; you can't resist each time, so you can only give her a module upgrade.

And after getting her way, this little devil doesn't behave; she covers her mouth, shows her canine teeth, and mocks you as a weakling, while you don't indulge her—each time you're mocked, you harshly retaliate.

She always begs for mercy with her words, but dares to do it again next time, leaving you also helpless; for some reason, you always feel she seems to enjoy it.

Age 16: days passed, and soon it was the annual player application day again. This time Liu Delie, determined not to fail his application, burned incense and made wishes, and finally, as he wished, successfully became a player.

Thus, the three-person team was fully formed, Liu Delie finally took his place, and by now you have successfully cleared nearly 41 F-rank games and nearly 5 E-rank games, your strength far ahead.

And you, keeping your promise, aim to bring your good brother up in rank; your first chosen target is actually the D-rank difficulty game 'The Relic of Hotlog'!