"Received Union Coin transfer: 500,000 yuan"
Lucas Hayes checked his phone and, as expected, received the transfer notification.
This was also the reason why he had to log off from the game despite the crucial early stages.
Using his race and class's powerful characteristics, he now had combat capabilities far exceeding those of ordinary players.
This allowed him to challenge even stronger monsters, thus earning better rewards.
With this advantage, he had acquired some rare equipment.
There were always wealthy players in the game.
However, it was unfortunate that while "Divine Prayer" could open up recharge channels, it offered no way to become stronger.
Players' money could not be exchanged for in-game currency; the only item available for purchase was a channel speaker, which allowed players to broadcast messages in the chat channel for others to see.
But becoming stronger was still achievable!
For example, through offline transactions and bank transfers.
Wealthy players, eager to gain an edge, had no problem with money.
Thus, low-level equipment was priced at a premium during this period.
Naturally, Lucas had earned wealth during these few hours that would have taken him years to accumulate otherwise.
He planned to use this money to upgrade his gaming environment, making future gameplay more convenient.
At the very least, he needed to buy something like a nutrient pod.
As he casually scrolled through his phone and changed his clothes, he walked out the door.
"Divine Miracle! 'Divine Prayer' is not just a game; it's a miracle!"
"The game is so realistic! Establishing a second spiritual home for humanity might become possible!"
"'Divine Prayer' reveals a Super Dragon! Fearsome, terrifying, domineering… Who is this divine being?"
"The most comprehensive 'Divine Prayer' beginner's guide!"
"Why is he so powerful? 'Divine Prayer' rare race: Dragonborn!"
...
Hours had passed since the game's release.
The buzz was instantaneous.
Simply put, the game was amazing, truly outstanding!
Realistic, perfect, with no bugs.
This epoch-making game had an indescribable, terrifyingly high level of popularity, dominating all online hot searches. Anything with "Divine Prayer" in the title was extremely popular.
It had reached the level of national discussion.
Lucas scrolled casually,
but he was surprised to find news about himself.
After all, people had seen the followers of the Lord of Catastrophe hunting monsters.
People were fascinated and envious of the mysterious Dragonborn race, which was quite popular.
This was to be expected!
As rare classes available at the start were limited to this one.
Other players, no matter how lucky or strong, could only choose ordinary starting options.
Lucas looked on with a confident smile.
This was just the beginning!
There was still a long way to go!
He would become even stronger and make more people know his name!
However, he was unaware that everything he saw was being monitored by another presence.
...
"So this is the real world? Hmm, quite similar to the previous one… Interesting!"
"Does it involve the laws of time as well?"
"Spatial coordinates… Can I descend here?"
Ethan Drake strolled through the streets of Sunny City at night,
while his mental consciousness traversed space, focusing on another world.
Through Lucas's perspective, he viewed a world that was both familiar and unfamiliar to him.
He silently contemplated.
Then, he paused,
his consciousness returning, turning to look at a nearby side street.
"Little one, why are you following me?"
He asked with a light chuckle.
Not far away, a figure cowered behind a lamp post,
cautiously peeking at him.
The poor hiding attempt and the thin lamp post couldn't fully conceal her body. Naturally, anyone, let alone someone with Ethan's immense power, could easily sense her presence.
For a Dark Elf skilled in stealth, this was rather inadequate!
"Hmm…"
Caught!
The girl flinched at his words, her pointed ears twitching, and she awkwardly stepped out from behind the lamp post.
The familiar girl was the Dark Elf he had met earlier.
"Do you want me to help you?"
Ethan looked at her tattered clothes and asked with a smile.
"No, no!"
The girl, like a cat with its tail stepped on, suddenly lifted her head, meeting Ethan's eyes, and firmly shook her head.
Having lived in the lowest dregs for many years,
she knew well that depending on others' selfless help was foolish.
Greedily absorbing others' charity would only hurt both the giver and the receiver.
Thus, despite her hardships, she continued to struggle and persevere.
Her pursuit was not to seek dependency.
But then,
looking at him, her dark face flushed inexplicably, and her tone softened: "Brother, I… I want to know where you live. I want to get to know you, and… I want to repay you in the future!"
She didn't want this fleeting connection to end like this!