Chapter 141: First Edition of 《One Hundred Years of Solitude》 and Max Level [Gravity Control] |
"I knew this day would come sooner or later..."
Guan Shan sighed as he looked at his completely full backpack. He thought this simulator should not be called Horror Game Simulator but rather Grid Crisis Simulator.
He had previously had 16 slots in his backpack. After using some items and acquiring more slots, his inventory had fluctuated and now was at [14/17], with three empty slots remaining.
However, after this dungeon, he had received four items.
The default extra item was undoubtedly the bonus item [Split Gun Barrel x1].
Guan Shan checked the details to decide how to handle this item.
[Split Gun Barrel]
[Effect: When installed on a firearm, there is a chance the bullets will split into 3~5 new bullets while retaining the original trajectory.]
[Description: As everyone knows, it's not just bullet trajectories that can split...]
However, this item was easy to handle. He only had one gun to use it on, so he installed it and was done with it.
The only problem was that he was not at home but in public.
Surrounded by medical staff who, after confirming Lu Mingyi's vital signs were stable, occasionally cast curious and probing glances at Guan Shan.
After all, an Esper from another group suddenly coming from miles away was a rare sight.
But considering he was brought by the Special Security Group, they should be used to all sorts of strange behaviors from Espers, right?
With this mindset, Guan Shan took a deep breath and, feeling as if he were playing with a plastic toy in public, took out the [Glock 17-Incendiary] from his backpack.
Despite being modified twice, the gun's appearance had not changed much and still looked like an ordinary Glock 17.
The eyes previously directed at him immediately disappeared when he pulled out the handgun.
Lu Qiuchiu was among them.
She was simply startled, then carefully moved her gaze back to Guan Shan.
Lu Qiuchiu observed Guan Shan's expressionless face, thinking he must dislike being watched by strangers, so he was issuing an implicit warning.
Recalling Guan Shan's calm exploration in the eerie space and his fierce battles with the terrifying Espers, an image of a powerful and reliable Esper who treated enemies and strangers with cold indifference but friends with warmth had firmly rooted in her mind.
At this moment, Dr. Lu thought that although Guan Shan's warning was direct, his stance with the gun was really cool, even making her heart skip a beat.
Unfortunately, she was an ordinary person and had witnessed the overwhelming power of Espers.
That kind of power was transcendent, just like how humans wouldn't consider dating ants… except for certain fringe cases.
Lu Qiuchiu felt she had no chance.
Moreover, Guan Shan seemed to already have a girlfriend. This fleeting infatuation, likely a result of the bridge effect, was doomed to end in vain.
Feeling a bit down, Lu Qiuchiu looked at the still-unconscious Lu Mingyi, suddenly remembering the patient's medical record that no one else could recall. She decided she should find a time to tell Guan Shan about it privately.
Guan Shan, unaware of others' thoughts, was only concerned about the three-minute time limit.
The [Split Gun Barrel] looked like an ordinary revolver's bullet chamber, divided into five barrels, thicker than usual, and once installed on the Glock 17, it nearly doubled the length of the gun's barrel.
This third modification finally gave the gun he had snatched from Lin Shuman a somewhat magical look.
"But the power has also greatly increased."
Guan Shan turned the gun in his hand, feeling very satisfied. "With a base attack power of two hundred, and at least a threefold increase, it's already half the power of the Demon Blade, finally able to keep up with the increasing dungeon difficulty."
He put away the gun and continued examining the boss's only drop item.
[One Hundred Years of Solitude]
[Effect: Tearing a page from the book leaves a coordinate at the current location. Up to two coordinates can exist at a time, with the oldest disappearing if a third is added. Coordinates can be used for teleportation. Current coordinates: 0/2.]
[Description: A strange old book exuding a lonely aura.]
Guan Shan curiously examined the book.
From the outside, it appeared to be an old Spanish edition of "One Hundred Years of Solitude," published in 1967. It looked well-read, with worn edges but no notes or annotations.
What surprised Guan Shan was that, after careful inspection, he confirmed the book's title page seemed to bear the author's signature, Gabriel García Márquez, along with a possible dedication.
The owner of this book was undoubtedly the deceased "room" Carpenter, who perhaps sought another homeland as a half-blood from its pages.
Considering Carpenter had lived for at least a hundred years, owning a signed first edition of "One Hundred Years of Solitude" seemed… normal?
"Damn, this is ridiculous. Was that 'room' a literary youth or a Márquez fan? If this is a first edition, could it be considered an artifact?"
The method to use the book was tearing it…
Guan Shan couldn't help but feel embarrassed, imagining being seen by bibliophiles as he destroyed a book.
However, this book had over four hundred pages, meaning it could be used for about two hundred teleports with no distance restrictions, making it a perfect escape tool.
"Never mind, practicality over sentiment."
Guan Shan quickly dismissed his worries. For him, survival was paramount.
The last item was the one that had caused all the trouble, indirectly leading Guan Shan to investigate the three news reports.
[Ksitigarbha Statue (Fragment/Damaged)]
[Effect: Once fully assembled, it can activate [Ksitigarbha Statue · Enhancement One].]
[Description: It is missing half. Someone might know the clues.]
Guan Shan thought to himself, "Just give White Night's ID card already. He's the only one who knows the clues, right?"
This incident had earned Guan Shan much goodwill from the righteous White Night. Asking him for clues shouldn't be difficult.
Additionally, with game coins aside, he now had four skill points to further upgrade his skills.
"[Gravity Control] at level 5 allows manipulation of up to 1000kg… a full ton, with a duration of 60 seconds. Absolutely terrifying."
Guan Shan was in awe of this max-level skill.
He had originally obtained this skill from the "Death Hive's" "Ascension Candy," indicating it was a potential innate ability.
Typically, Espers had to continuously hone and break through to upgrade their abilities, but under the simulator's catalysis, this ability had reached its peak...
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Meanwhile, at Wuhao Team's base.
The third squad's Captain, Sun Han, watched the surveillance footage from the helicopter, resting his chin on his hand, focusing intently on Guan Shan. "So this is the auxiliary member who earned a direct recommendation from 'Celestial' Xia Lei? He killed 'Room,' ranked 291 on the Victim List?"