Chapter 73: Chapter 73: An Unexpected Bet

Ever since the release of “Glory of the Gods,” people have never stopped discussing it.

No matter if it’s in bustling areas or sparsely populated corners, you can hear discussions about “Glory of the Gods.”

This groundbreaking work has, with its unique charm, quickly dominated almost all gaming markets and front-page headlines.

Because of its emergence, people seem to have discovered that they are no longer so focused on celebrity gossip and trivial matters.

When you open a news app, nearly all of the headlines are about gaming.

For many people, life now is nothing more than working, going home, and playing games, a simple two-point routine.

After a tedious and boring day of work, entering the game to relax has become people’s primary choice.

Perhaps what everyone hasn’t noticed is that due to the advent of this game, everything in the game is gradually replacing many things in real life.

The hottest topic right now is nothing but the appearance of mounts.

Unlike traditional games in the past, where we controlled game characters and mounts felt insignificant.

The most was that some premium players obtained rare mounts, and their appearance was cool, nothing more.

But unlike these traditional games, “Glory of the Gods” is a fully immersive game!

Everything inside is almost indistinguishable from the real world.

How many people dream of riding a white horse and roaming free through rivers and lakes?

And how many people do not want to ride their own mounts and gallop across the vast world of Rafam, enjoying the mountains and rivers?

Probably not many can resist such a temptation.

Regarding the game’s announced rules, while only a small group at the top of the pyramid can receive mount rewards.

But that doesn’t hinder a nationwide celebration!

Most people don’t think they have the ability to get mount rewards, they’re just excited that such a coveted setting exists in the game.

Not getting it now doesn’t mean they won’t get it in the future.

Just knowing it exists in the game is incredibly exciting for them.

As everyone geared up, waiting for the event to start, guild presidents like Shengshi Alcoholic, Luoshen Liunian, Proud Lord, and Famous Clan Handsome appeared outside the City Lord’s Mansion one after another.

The Cyan Dragon City Lord, Babylon, is a middle-aged man appearing about fifty, but in reality, he is over hundreds of years old.

Beneath his relatively plain appearance lies an imposing aura of unchallenged authority, giving an overwhelming sense of depth and pressure.

Seated upright in the City Lord’s Hall, Babylon propped his cheek with one hand, staring into the floor below, lost in thought.

In a subordinate position, an armored general couldn’t help but remind:

“City Lord, leaders from all factions of the Chosen Ones are waiting outside, shall we summon them?”

Babylon’s voice carried a lazy tone as he said:

“Let them wait, I want to meet a special little fellow first.”

The general looked surprised upon hearing this,

“A special… little fellow?”

Outside, Handsome couldn’t help but ask the guard:

“When will the City Lord meet with us? We’ve been waiting for almost half an hour.”

The impatient guard replied:

“If you want to wait, then wait; if not, leave. Please don’t make a fuss here!”

“Wow, even an NPC can be so arrogant?”

Just as someone said this, they turned into a white light and vanished.

The guard stood firmly, sword sheathed,

“If there’s any more noise, I’ll kill on sight!”

The crowd glanced at the guard’s high Level 40 rating and couldn’t help but swallow hard.

[World] Famous Clan Handsome: “This game is too scary, even an NPC guard can kill without hesitation, too terrifying.”

Not allowed to speak, Handsome could only complain in the world channel.

Just then, another message appeared in the world channel.

[World] Divine Hall Madman: “All I did was say one word, and I’m dead, and I even lost a level, damn it!”

“Hiss–”

Outside the City Lord’s Hall, all the presidents couldn’t help but take a deep breath, exchanging glances,

Is it really this brutal?

They couldn’t help but think: The intelligence and freedom of these game NPCs are too frightening.

At that moment, a figure was escorted to the entrance of the hall.

That guard, who was so arrogant just moments ago, now had a fawning expression and said:

“Honorable Elf King, our City Lord has been expecting you for a long time, please enter!”

“Hmm!”

The Elf King!

The appearance of this aloof figure left everyone in shock.

In traditional games, the Elf Race is one of the most frequently appearing races, a common sight.

But seeing an Elf King with their own eyes, this was a first!

Phantom City’s Xia Haitang and several other women from the group were starry-eyed at the sight.

Everyone’s first reaction upon seeing the Elf King was:

So handsome!

This elf was like a piece of art, without a single flaw, perfect and impeccable.

Seeing everyone in a daze, Lin Yi, in the guise of the Elf King, originally wanted to tease them a little.

But just then, a voice came from inside the hall,

“Honorable Elf King, the City Lord has been waiting for a long time.”

With no other choice, Lin Yi put aside his prankish thoughts and turned to walk into the hall.

As soon as Lin Yi walked into the hall, he heard a deep voice,

“The Elf Race actually allowed an outsider Chosen One to serve as Clan Leader, what a rare occurrence in history!”

Lin Yi looked up towards the top of the hall,

Babylon Lv75

City Lord of Cyan Dragon City

Before Lin Yi could speak, Babylon stood up from his seat in surprise,

“I didn’t expect you to be the successor of Kalsa Saint, I see, I see.”

Being one of the few Mythical Level figures among the Human Race, it wasn’t surprising to Lin Yi that he could see through his true form.

Lin Yi, in genuine respect for such a supreme being who had survived since the Anti-Demon Stage, performed a solemn ritual:

“Greetings, City Lord.”

“Hahaha, no need!”

Babylon laughed heartily as he walked down the steps, approached Lin Yi, and said:

“Today you’ve come as the Elf King, and as the Elf King, you and I are equals, so there’s no need for these formalities anymore.”

Babylon warmly put his arm around Lin Yi’s shoulders and continued:

“And I already know the purpose of your visit today.”

Babylon somehow pulled out an inconspicuous branch and said:

“This thing can be of little to no use for me. As former closest allies, since the Elf Race is in difficulty, I certainly won’t stand by and watch.”

Upon hearing this, before Lin Yi could rejoice, Babylon added, “But!”

Lin Yi felt a chill all over,

“But what?”

Babylon smiled and said:

“I can’t just give it to you so easily, how about we play a game? If you win, then this is yours.”

Play a game?

Is it really that casual?

Before coming here, Lin Yi thought to himself that to get this thing he would have to complete some super difficult task, or go through life and death to finally get it, that would be in line with the plot setting, right?

Yet now all he gets is, play a game?

Lin Yi was very curious,

“What kind of game, please enlighten me, City Lord!”

Babylon looked towards the outside of the hall,

“You know about the task released by my City Lord’s Mansion this time, right?”

Lin Yi had indeed heard the system prompt,

“I know!”

Lin Yi was just puzzled about why this event was ahead of schedule compared to the last time.

Babylon laughed heartily:

“Now each of us chooses a force from outside, and in the end, whoever’s chosen force gets first place, wins. Of course, the Proud Sanctuary force is excluded.”

“If you win,”

Babylon shook the branch of the World Tree in his hand,

“This is yours.”

Lin Yi stared wide-eyed at the Mythical Level big shot in front of him, that’s a branch of the World Tree, is it really that hasty?

Babylon looked at Lin Yi,

“What, don’t dare?”

Lin Yi immediately came to his senses,

“I’ll take you on!”

“Good”

Babylon shouted, then looked towards Lin Yi,

“Since it’s a bet, there are naturally wins and losses, what if you lose?”

Lin Yi was taken aback, nearly blurting out. How could I possibly lose?

But after thinking about it, if that flag was raised and he really lost, wouldn’t that be embarrassing?

Better to be humble, to stay humble.

Since Babylon had already said so, Lin Yi wasn’t foolish,

“I suppose the City Lord already has an answer in mind?”

Babylon laughed heartily,

“Smart!”

At this time, a splendidly dressed girl came out from one side of the hall, gave a noble salute to Lin Yi, and said:

“Greetings, Your Highness the Elf King.”

Jianna Lv30

Sixth Princess of Cyan Dragon City

Lin Yi was puzzled:

“And this is?”

Babylon laughed and said:

“If you lose, you must marry my daughter.”

“What the hell!”

…>Today’s update is completed.