HBWnovel Chapter 235 Is She Really Going to Follow the Internet to Fight Someone?
Chapter 235 Is She Really Going to Follow the Internet to Fight Someone?
It didn't take long for Shadow.Q to send over several materials, including beast tendons from high-level bosses, Blue Star metals, and aerospace-grade components, accompanied by detailed durability reports.
[Rita]: "I'll take the three best ones. Make them all into necklaces, 55cm~60cm in length, with diameters no more than 1cm. The clasps must be sturdy and secure. How much will the materials and craftsmanship cost?"
[Shadow.Q]: "30 bottles of [Delayed Damage]."
[Rita]: "Deal."
In less than half a day, Shadow.Q had sent the items over. Rita immediately wove the three plain necklaces together into one and hung her essential tools and artifacts on it.
With her immediate tasks settled, Rita returned to her usual routine. First, she went back to the apartment dungeon and spent an entire day soloing it multiple times, climbing back into the top fifty of the leaderboard before stopping.
After concluding her deal with the Special Affairs Bureau, she needed to make her public strength more apparent, and climbing the leaderboard was an excellent way to do so.
Once she had leveled up, Rita returned home, locked herself in her study, and focused on studying the [Melting Time] notes from Heqipa.
While Rita's life returned to its usual rhythm, the outside world seemed to be spiraling into chaos.
The truth about dungeons unlocking over time had finally leaked. One dungeon owner, afraid that reporting to the Special Affairs Bureau would result in the dungeon being confiscated, concealed its existence during inspections. However, their family and a few relatives were no match for the 13th-level dungeon.
One late night in mid-September, creatures and aliens from the dungeon began pouring out. The first alien emerged silently, killing the entire family. The rest scattered into Blue Star, disappearing without a trace, like drops of water into the ocean.
The incident came to light yesterday when neighbors discovered the family's corpses. Coupled with earlier rumors on gaming forums, it became widely known: dungeon monsters could escape into Blue Star.
The Special Affairs Bureau's worst fears had come true. Previously, people had queued willingly and even appreciated the fairness imposed by the Bureau, where unclaimed dungeons were accessible to all on a first-come-first-served basis. Hospitals and relief centers provided affordable healing potions, offering ordinary players a lifeline.
The Special Affairs Bureau further assisted her image. When announcing the [Bear Cookies], they specifically thanked Rita for providing crucial information. Families with children were particularly supportive of her.
However, Rita didn't care much about public opinion. She was too busy to bother with forums, and knowing from her past life that this issue would soon die down, she wasn't worried.
Instead, she focused on researching [Melting Time], hoping to create a low-budget version to trade with the Bureau. If it could reset skill cooldowns during combat, it could exponentially boost their fighting strength.
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Meanwhile, Nivalis occasionally took to the internet to fight back against Rita's critics, often using a translator to wage her anti-smear campaign.
One day, while Rita went downstairs for a break, she saw Nivalis packing multiple power banks into the small bag Rita had bought for her. Curious, Rita asked, "Where are you going?"
Nivalis, bristling with anger, replied, "I lost an online argument. I'm going to find that person and fight them."
Rita: ...
Wasn't this the same dragon who said they didn't bully the weak? How long had she been on Blue Star to already want to follow the internet and fight someone?
In just a few months, she had gone astray. Rita couldn't help but worry—what if Nivalis's dragon mom came looking for her to settle accounts later?
Seeing Rita's exasperated expression, Nivalis fumed, "You don't know how outrageous they were! They insulted you! They called you selfish, accused you of monopolizing resources, said you had no sense of contribution, claimed you did shady things to get where you are, and even questioned the legitimacy of your earnings..."
Rita broke into a cold sweat. She immediately teleported over to cover Nivalis's mouth. That's enough! Stop repeating it, darling! Stop! My conscience can't take it!
Nivalis: ???