Villain MMORPG: Almighty Devil Emperor and His Seven Demonic Wives

Chapter 786: They Have Brains While I Don’t

Villain Ch 786. They Have Brains While I Don’t

[You received Strings 4 ea and 234 Coins.]

The loot announcement showed that the monster had been defeated completely.

The tension of the battle dissolved into the stillness of the forest. The group collectively exhaled a sigh of relief, their bodies relaxing as the adrenaline of combat ebbed away. Arcana’s voice broke the silence, his tone reflective as he voiced his realization about the nature of the game. "Marionette...

I never thought of that before," he mused, his mind grappling with the intricacies of the challenges they faced.

Red_King’s smirk was evident in his voice as he responded, injecting a note of excitement into the conversation. "That’s what makes this game interesting," he remarked, his eyes sparkling with the thrill of the challenge. "If a game could be beaten just by the power of money, it would be very boring."

Bored Hunter’s exhale was drawn out, his fatigue mingling with a sense of resignation as he contemplated the daunting task ahead. "You make it sound like a challenge," he muttered, his words heavy with the weight of the journey still to come. "For common players like us, it sounds terrible. I have to upgrade my level and my gears."

Father^Alex’s gaze softened as he turned to offer a word of encouragement, his faith in his companions unwavering. "Gears are important, but skills are more important," he asserted, his voice carrying a note of conviction. "Look at Godlike and Azura. Their gears aren’t flashy, but they can fight well."

Bored Hunter’s scoff betrayed his frustration, his self-doubt bubbling to the surface in the face of his perceived shortcomings. "Yeah, but they have brains and I don’t," he retorted bitterly, his frustration tinged with a hint of envy.

Red_King’s words sliced through the tense silence like a blade, his frustration evident as he addressed Bored Hunter’s self-deprecating remark. "You should keep that kind of thing to yourself. Your negativity won’t help anyone," he admonished, his voice tinged with a mixture of irritation and concern.

In place of the dense forest that had enveloped them, they found themselves standing amidst a sea of tombstones, each one a grim reminder of the horrors that lurked within the haunted woods. The transition was jarring, the shift from towering trees to solemn graves a stark contrast that sent shivers down their spines.

The tombstones stretched out before them, rows upon rows of weathered stone markers that seemed to stretch on for miles. The air was thick with the scent of decay, the dim light from torches casting long shadows that danced ominously across the ground.

It was a scene straight out of a nightmare.

Bored Hunter’s frustration echoed through the eerie silence of the cemetery, his panic palpable as he ruffled his hair in disbelief. "A cemetery?! Seriously?!" His voice was tinged with frustration, a mix of confusion and fear evident in his tone.

Arcana surveyed their surroundings, his brows furrowing in deep concentration as he took in the sight of the tombstones stretching out before them. "I’ve never heard of this place before," he admitted, his voice low with uncertainty.

Red_King’s voice cut through the tense atmosphere, his words tinged with a hint of unease. "There’s no information about this place on the game website," he said, his eyes scanning the rows of graves with a sense of unease.

"It seems like we’ve stumbled upon a place that’s never been explored before," Azura mused, her eyes darting nervously from one tombstone to the next.

Greatest Healer’s voice broke through the tension, his tone a mix of excitement and fear. "It’s...interesting," he ventured, his gaze flickering nervously over the rows of graves that stretched out before them.

Father^Alex turned to Allen, his eyes searching for answers in the calm demeanor of his companion. "Why do you look so calm?" he asked, his voice tinged with concern. "Have you heard of this place before?"

Allen’s response was measured, his expression betraying none of the uncertainty that lingered in the air. "No," he said simply, his voice steady despite the gravity of their situation. "But some games usually have hidden places like this. So...we just need to check out what’s here."