With two hours to spare, Zhang Xing Yu observed the entrance of the Starry Base. Not seeing Audelia, he decided to take a stroll around the base. At least he could get his weapons first.
As for what weapon to use… well, that goes without saying, it had to be a longsword!
What was it they said, strong is a temporary fix, but being stylish is forever!
The longsword was Zhang Xing Yu’s favorite weapon, from his PSP days with handheld games to later games like *Monster Hunter World*, he always used the longsword to clear the early stages. Only after acquiring better equipment and skills would he switch to other weapons to try them out.
The hunter captain of the Starry Base Investigation Team told Zhang Xing Yu that adventurers who wanted to participate in the investigation team’s activities first needed to prove their strength. The tasks were divided into several steps, the first being to hunt down a large Anjanath. The Investigation Team had discovered that the number of Anjanath in the forest was increasing, and they needed to control it. Especially one particular Anjanath, which was very powerful.
The Anjanath was basically the bane of every Nightmare World player. Besides a small number of players who had luckily escaped the Anjanath's attack in the prologue, most players had been killed by Anjanath. Some players had even been killed by lesser Anjanath, which was a rather embarrassing death!
If only I had a weapon at that time!
Knowing that the first task was to kill an Anjanath, the players eager for revenge naturally grabbed their weapons and charged in.
In the players’ minds, no matter how hardcore a game was, it wouldn't put obstacles in the players’ path for the first task, right?
Basically, the first task in many games is a gift, just to familiarize players with the gameplay and give them some rewards!
Being killed before was simply because they didn't have weapons!
Once they had weapons, a mere early-stage monster would be taken down in two or three hits!
This was a game, after all. Games on the market were designed this way, and Nightmare World, essentially, was also a game. There was no reason why it would be any different!
As a result, many players who came to the Starry Base and got their first weapons were overflowing with confidence, almost roaring with anticipation to go out and get their revenge.
The Monster Hunter weapons were quite diverse, with many looking very sophisticated. For example, there was the Charge Blade that could fire, the massive Great Sword, and even the powerful Heavy Bowgun!
Many players felt like they could go out and beat up monsters!
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Zhang Xing Yu arrived at the armory. As the Investigation Team had explained, every hunter who came to the base could receive one weapon for free. Note that only one weapon could be received for free. If they wanted to change weapons, they would need to have them forged at the blacksmith or buy them directly!
What, why wasn't it like the original *Monster Hunter World* where players were given all the basic weapons for free?
This was a “real” world, the Investigation Team had traveled thousands of miles, and their resources were limited. Being able to give you a free weapon was already pretty good. Adventurers, don’t be too greedy!
The armory manager wanted to introduce various weapons to Zhang Xing Yu, but he already had a target in mind. He chose the longsword as his initial weapon – Iron Sword I.
Unlike in the game where there was a cold screen in between, now, in Zhang Xing Yu’s hand, was a real longsword. The unique feel of this iron weapon made him hold it for a long time, unable to let go.
“Sigh… another rookie hunter… I wonder why they sent so many new adventurers here…” The armory manager shook his head as he spoke.
Even the game creator Zhang Xing Yu had been called a noob by the NPCs!
But Zhang Xing Yu endured it!
After all, it was his own setting.
Even the bitterest fruit must be swallowed!
—With a longsword in hand, I conquer the world!
For an old hunter, a true hunt only requires one weapon. Traps, potions, all of that is unnecessary!
Afterward, Zhang Xing Yu wandered around the Starry Base for a while. Although he was the creator of this world, seeing it from a God’s perspective was different from experiencing it firsthand. Zhang Xing Yu still enjoyed the stroll.
Two hours had almost passed, and Zhang Xing Yu returned to the entrance of the Starry Base.
Audelia wasn’t there, but he did see a group of players who had died and been resurrected. Furthermore… every player had a resentful expression on their face. They gathered together and discussed loudly.
“Damn, this game is too hardcore! I was beaten like a dog by the Anjanath! This hammer is too damn useless, it’s heavy as hell and its openings are huge. I hit the Anjanath once, and then I was killed!” A player with a hammer on his back said sorrowfully.
“Ha, you were able to hit it once, that’s already good. I chose the Lance, I thought I could kill the Anjanath without taking any damage using this giant shield, but damn, I could only turtle behind the shield and didn’t dare to show my head at all. Then… my stamina ran out and I was brutally beaten by the monster!”
“Bro, at least you got to see the Anjanath. Look at me!” The speaker was a dual-blades player, he said angrily: “I was killed by a pack of Jagras! These Jagras were like mad dogs, they rushed at me to bite. Finally killed one, then I was bitten to death!”
“Hey hey, do you know the struggles of a bow user? Damn, it's impossible to aim! I don’t even know where I’m shooting!”
“Me, me, I chose the Insect Glaive. Damn, I don’t know how to use this damn weapon!”
“I just wanted to mine some ores peacefully, damn, I ran into a Diablos on the way and ran away in a hurry. But then, on the road, I suddenly encountered a giant monster with lightning all over its body, it flew up and hit me with one blow, killing me instantly!” A player who had just resurrected grumbled angrily.
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