RememberMe was still talking about the duel he had with Broken, which he lost miserably.
"I'm certain his skill deals massive damage. It couldn't have been a critical hit; our level difference is too great!" RememberMe said confidently. "Somehow, he did it. Maybe he's a cheater, and I'll follow him to find out his tricks, hahaha. If we learn how to cheat in this game, we'll become strong quickly too!"
"There are no cheaters in this game, idiot!" Forev, the Asian female archer, retorted.
RememberMe, slightly taken aback, replied, "We can't be sure until we prove it ourselves."
The three of them continued to follow Broken, who was walking while Polly ran around in the grass.
PussyCat glanced at the fox and murmured, "The fox is so adorable. I wonder if he'll let me pet her," she said, giggling.
"Forev and I will help with the monster hunting," she continued. "I'm sure our new friend needs to level up quickly. He's still only level 26, right?"
"Are you sure?" RememberMe asked.
"Yeah," PussyCat replied. "I think we'd be able to do this much quicker if the two of us helped out. The monsters in the forest are, on average, higher level than us, after all."
The three of them decided to carry out the punishment together. Doing something different from their usual grinding routine was certainly not boring.
[RememberMe Lv. 78 - Battle Guardian]
[PussyCat Lv. 69 - Spell Weaver]
[Forev Lv. 72 - Shadow Hunter]
The three players had yet to reach level 100, the usual requirement for taking the advanced class quest. Nonetheless, Broken was an exception; he had acquired his class in an unconventional manner despite being only level 26. He had a higher grade of class than the others.
They soon stepped into the lush forest, the sun's rays slowly fading as the trees twisted into unnatural shapes. The trees seemed to shiver in their strange forms, and the undergrowth scattered in all directions, creating a hazy light that made the trees appear as if they were drowning in the distance.
The smell of the forest wafted into their noses, evoking a sense of entering a fantasy world. If it weren't for the monsters lurking around, they could have enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere of the beautiful forest all day.
Monsters can be found in various locations with varying levels of intelligence. Those with low intelligence tended to remain in the same area, while those with higher intelligence roamed around. Like most games, when a monster was killed, it would eventually respawn, making it easier to hunt them.
In addition to roaming outside, monsters could also be found within dungeons. These monsters were usually of higher levels and greater difficulty than those found outside. To enter a dungeon, players had to meet certain requirements and were limited to a certain number of entries per period of time.
"Master," RememberMe said as he walked over to stand next to Broken.
With a sarcastic tone, Broken replied, "You're quick to accept your defeat, huh?"
RememberMe chuckled. "I am a player with high integrity, so I will live up to my words. And you don't need to worry; I'm sure we can kill a lot of monsters in this place with the three of us. Do you want to level up immediately? Your level is still so low, after all."
However, Broken didn't seem to hear his question or intend to reply.
"Master, we will be your minions," RememberMe continued. "Are you willing to share the secrets of the cheats you used?"
"Where did that foolish idea come from? Your friend already explained that there are no cheats in this game, didn't she?"
PussyCat and Forev then joined the conversation.
"Immortal Legacy is built on a super AI," Forev said. "Since its development and launch three years ago, no bugs or cheaters have been found. That's common knowledge."
Forev then turned to PussyCat. "PussyCat should have known better."
But PussyCat quickly signaled with her index finger on her lips. Forev realized he had made a mistake and fell silent.
RememberMe continued, "But those stupid Divine Champions, they roam around the game with their ridiculous skills. I think that's worse than cheating."
He then turned to Broken. "Could it be that you're one of the Divine Champions, Master? Hahaha."
PussyCat replied, "The Divine Champions should all be top players by now, right?"
Forev responded, "Not all Divine Champions have revealed their identities. Some still choose to remain hidden. Although, I don't think it will be long before they're all known, especially since the Goddess of Sloth has chosen her Champion."
"The Sloth only has one Champion so far, right? There's still a chance she might choose another," RememberMe replied with a laugh.
As the conversation continued, RememberMe declared, "I'm determined to become the Sloth champion, hahaha. They say the Goddess is incredibly beautiful..."
Forev interjected, "That's just a legend. No one has actually seen her appearance."
RememberMe persisted, "But what about her chosen champion? They must have met in person, right? I've heard so many people talking about it and wishing they could have the same experience. Hahaha."
PussyCat chimed in, "This game is so entertaining. They've designed every important character so exquisitely, both male and female. Some of the princesses and princes are especially attractive."
RememberMe couldn't help but retort, "It's ridiculous how people idolize virtual characters. You're all fools."
Forev shot back, "But you were the one who brought up the beautiful Goddess in the first place, you idiot."
They continued to traverse the forest, chatting among themselves, while Broken led the way, remaining silent.
Forev continued, "There is no way a Divine Champion has a low level. With their privileges, they can easily level up," she said. "Unless…"
"Unless what?" RememberMe turned to her.
"Unless they have just received the blessing and are in the process of gaining levels," Forev explained.
She continued, "But, if we're talking about magnificent skills, there are many factors to consider. Classes also have grades: Common, Rare, Elite, Epic, Unique, and so on. So far, no one has been known to receive a Unique-Grade Class. However, those with Epic-Grade Classes are already among the top players."
RememberMe then turned to Forev. "It's really frustrating. Is there any way I can get those Divine Champion skills and Unique-Grade classes using money?"
PussyCat chuckled and said, "Unfortunately, no."
"What's the point of having all this money if I can't just crush those poor players?"
Forev let out a disappointed sigh, "Tsk. We didn't sign up for this game to cater to your whims, you idiot."
After venturing deeper into the forest, they finally encountered what they were looking for.
"Prepare yourselves, monster attack." Forev shouted, prompting everyone to go on high alert.
Emerging from the underbrush was a creature standing 1.5 meters (4.9 ft) tall, resembling a rhinoceros at first glance. However, as it came closer, its features became more distinguishable.
[Rare - Wild Boar Lv. 80]
"Wait!" RememberMe exclaimed, shock evident on his face. "A Rare level 80 monster?! This is too risky!"
Given the monster's grade and level, it was clear that the creature posed a significant threat, especially since it was above the average level of the four players.
"We need to be extra careful," RememberMe warned. "One wrong move and we could be in serious danger."