Chapter 140: Oddities

To take a step back, even if there really are those lone wolf players who reach a certain level and pay no attention to official activities or announcements, the equipment Miss Vilyric uses from the game “Phantom World,” like the most obvious artifact, the “Feather Garb of Glarelia,” might not raise suspicion from ordinary folks. Yet, wouldn’t the player Min Chen feel a hint of oddity?

Of course, it’s also possible that the other party is simply too deep in their own game and shows no emotion. Miss Vilyric did have similar thoughts at first, but seeing that guy just now reveal shock, she felt…

It’s more likely that this Mr. Gatekeeper really hasn’t noticed anything at all.

Thus, Miss Vilyric decided it was best to temporarily hide her identity as a player; after all, she had only just discovered and had her first encounter with other suspected players. Observing a bit longer wouldn’t hurt.

As for what to say, she had already thought it through.

“Oh, as for the name… when translated into this region’s language, perhaps it could be called ‘Heaven.’ Have you heard of it?”

Min Chen and the other two exchanged glances, then shook their heads.

That was to be expected. From earlier, when facing the Withering Goddess above Sky City, their reaction showed they knew nothing about the “Heaven” where Lucas resided. Otherwise, they wouldn’t have made the ridiculous guess that Miss Vilyric and the Little Dragon Daughter came from “Heaven.”

Since even past gods didn’t know about it, the chances of ordinary beings in this world knowing were even lower. Although the Priestess herself was unsure of what that place was, it didn’t stop her from using it to bluff… cough, find herself a suitable origin.

However, after initially shaking his head, Min Chen suddenly frowned and murmured to himself.

“Wait, Heaven? I remember…”

“Master, you’ve seen much of the world. Have you perhaps heard of it?”

Barta, who sat beside him, noticed this movement, but Min Chen merely hesitated and shook his head in denial.

“Not likely. It’s just a name; it probably refers to something else.”

“My lord Min Chen, don’t be so formal. Since Miss Vilyric has shared such a significant secret about her origins, if you know something, why not say it? It might… help her after all.”

Surprisingly, Vanessa stood on Miss Vilyric’s side, actively persuading. It seemed this Moonshadow Clan leader had a good grasp of the nuances of relationships, making Miss Vilyric look at her with newfound respect.

“Young Vanessa is right… We owe Miss Vilyric a debt of gratitude and were proactively probing, yet pushing back now makes Min Chen seem unreasonable… Well then, I’ll share what I’ve learned here.”

Mr. Gatekeeper exchanged a meaningful glance with Miss Vilyric, then spoke seriously.

“In my early years, I had a few close friends who were powerful adventurers roaming various lands, none weaker than me. One of them, named… cough, the name isn’t important, let’s just call them ‘Mofuman.'”

“Mofuman is a healer or Priest who specializes in healing and support. Most of their abilities are light-based, and one of their advanced spells is called ‘Summon, Guardian of Heaven,’ which can summon super powerful warriors from Heaven to fight for them. I’ve encountered such beings in battle more than once.”

At this point, Min Chen directed another questioning look toward the Priestess.

“I wonder if this Guardian of Heaven exists by the same name in Miss Vilyric’s world?”

“Uh…”

Miss Vilyric wasn’t sure if there was a Guardian of Heaven, but she definitely had one in her ranks…

After pondering for a moment, the Priestess decided to confirm.

“Just hearing the name makes it hard to judge. Mr. Min Chen, if you’ve seen such a warrior, could you roughly describe their appearance?”

“Ha ha, indeed! Simple! Miss Vilyric, please hold on for a moment.”

Min Chen’s ring gleamed, and he retrieved white paper and ink, quickly beginning to sketch before him.

However, this seemingly simple action stirred quite a wave in Miss Vilyric’s heart.

Wait, why did he just… take out items from a storage item? As a player, shouldn’t he have a more convenient space backpack instead?!!

The superior mental quality of the divine race once again came into play, suppressing the surprise that almost showed on Miss Vilyric’s face. She took a few deep breaths, contemplating several possibilities and doubts.

First, if Min Chen really is a player who has been in this world for three hundred years, then his understanding of this place would absolutely surpass her own. Perhaps knowing something, he deliberately refrained from casually using player-exclusive inventory items, opting instead to reach into the Void to retrieve them.

Second, different players may encounter varying circumstances upon arriving in this world. Leaving aside the three hundred-year time difference, some of the unfamiliar feelings Min Chen displayed would definitely be strange for a regular “Phantom World” player.

Perhaps there’s a distinction between his situation and hers.

This implies that Min Chen might not have a “space backpack,” or…

No, calming down, there are still too few clues. Overthinking won’t help; it might only lead to baseless conjectures. It would be better to probe a bit more.

At the very least, the skill “Summon, Guardian of Heaven,” which that presumably also playable character Mofuman could use, clearly indicated that they indeed came from the game “Phantom World.”

Moreover, the name “Mofuman” reminded Miss Vilyric of a priest named “Cheese Mofuman” mentioned in the interdimensional exploration journal she found in Aileen’s basement. The two were likely the same being, meaning Min Chen might also be one of those exploring players in “Phantom World.”

So, most of the clues essentially connected, and while unexpected oddities arose, the target of seeking out the travelers could be considered preliminary accomplished.

Not thinking too long, a simple sketch was pushed toward Miss Vilyric. She looked up and just caught Min Chen pulling back his arm to his side, a once again calm smile on his face.

“It’s about like this. Miss Vilyric, do you recognize it?”

“Yes.”

The Priestess lowered her head again, her eyes falling on a figure outlined in black ink. Though a bit rough, it was striking enough to be memorable, the markings slightly wild, evoking a sense of familiarity in Miss Vilyric.

The drawing depicted a tall warrior clad in armor, wielding a long sword. Though the details were somewhat blurry, Miss Vilyric instantly recognized its identity.

The Guardian of Heaven was indeed summoned through a skill and was similar to Lucas’s Guardian of Heaven. However, using a long sword indicated that the summoner’s level must not have exceeded level 80, likely around level 75.

Because the 8th-tier skill “Summon, Guardian of Heaven” had differences based on player levels, the summoned entity would grow stronger with the player’s enhancement. If they were above level 80, the weapon should purely consist of swords and shields.

A level 75 Priest, huh…

   

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