August 10th, early morning.
At this moment, the live broadcast area of Station N was filled with joy. If the data flow in the network could be materialized, then the density of green caterpillars in the evergreen forest during the breeding season would probably be comparable to it.
The much-anticipated Snowstorm Battle channel has not officially started live broadcast yet, and viewers can’t wait to fill the dark screen with barrages.
【Coming, coming, coming——】
[Melon seeds, peanuts and fruits are ready, waiting for the opening]
[I specifically asked for leave, the annual Drama Battle is my source of energy www]
Among the countless trainer competitions held in the Pokémon League every year, the Snowstorm Battle is a unique anomaly - after all, there are many live broadcasts, but there are only so many games where you can watch the live broadcast and watch the players and the organizers compete face to face. One family. Although most newcomers act so helplessly that the audience in front of the screen is so embarrassed that they can't eat the melon seeds, there are always a group of trainers who are as proficient and devoted as the movie kings. It makes people feel that it is a pity that they are not actors. Therefore, countless people have watched the live broadcast of the Snow Battle over the years, which has overwhelmed the website server.
Of course, one of the powerful temptations is to come and watch the normally reserved and polite Himi tribe members intoxicatedly make fools of themselves in the script.
In order to ensure the quality of the live broadcast, the Himi family installed countless fixed-point cameras of various sizes in the competition venue, and drone arrays were also deployed to ensure that every player could appear in the shot. The live broadcast channel is also subdivided into different sections. The default perspective will be screened by the organizer to play scenes closely related to the development of the plot. You can also choose your personal camera position according to the player number, and you can choose to focus on the overall story or the trainers you are interested in.
As deep Internet surfing patients and fans of strange events, Xiaojie and Xiaoling will naturally not miss such interesting things. Although they were being trained under the pressure of their elders at Baiyin Mountain and could not go to the Orange Islands to participate in the competition in person, in order to satisfy their desire to watch the fun, the brother and sister tried their best to apply for a few days of rest - at least the most interesting first Don’t miss this one-day live broadcast.
After learning that the Liugan Cup that Xiaotian participated in had just started, and that Xiaotian still had to wait two days to continue the next round after finishing the qualifiers, the Golden Retriever brother and sister did not hesitate to invite their friends to watch together via video call. The drama debut of Vice Captain Dawn.
Xiaojie browsed the single player seats on the right side of the screen with great interest, and asked without looking back, "What is Xiaoye's number?"
Xiaoling thought hard for a while and turned her eyes for help to Xiaotian in the video.
The reliable captain immediately answered calmly: "She didn't say anything."
Xiaojie: "Uh."
The golden-haired boy looked at the densely packed 300 personal channels - and taking into account the face of the contestants to prevent social death tragedies, only marked the titles with serial numbers and no names - he tried to make himself optimistic, "It doesn't matter, there are only 300 people." , find it quickly!"
After a while, the dark picture on the screen finally changed.
The first thing that sounded was a piece of ethereal music. After the strings, the military drums sounded, instantly pulling people into the fantasy world of swords and magic.
Along with the sound of music, the white words rise slowly.
"Legend has it that on the far border of the kingdom, there is a snow-capped mountain as tall as a cloud. It is covered with ice for thousands of miles and is completely silent. Only the most ferocious ice monsters can survive."
"Few people know that deep in the extremely cold snow-capped mountains, there is a magician's villa. The people there have hair like ice and snow, eyes like glass, and huge magical power to freely control ice and snow. Some people say , that is a clan favored by the ice god; some people say that it is a clan cursed by the ice demon."
"now--"
"In the year 803 of the solar calendar, it was late winter. A group of adventurers from afar broke the silence of the villa."
Before he finished speaking, the darkness in the picture was replaced by whiteness.
The vast snowfield is shrouded in clouds and mist, and the steep cliffs are covered with ice; deep in the mountains, among the colorful wooden houses, countless torches are burning, reflecting the ice sky and snow.
Under the gray sky, hundreds of people were gathering quietly in the square in the center of the villa. The black-robed magician standing on the high platform was holding a kraft paper roll and scanning the crowd below who were wearing cloaks and standing with their heads bowed. High and low stone pillars surround the square, and the magic runes engraved on the surface faintly exude a magnificent light, blending with the flames of the torches; while the face of the magician under the hood is covered in shadow, and a solemn atmosphere envelopes the entire building. Villa.
This is a gathering that takes place in distant ancient times, in the world of swords and magic.
At this moment, countless viewers took a breath and were shocked by the vast and mysterious scenery in the picture; at the same time, the golden retriever brother and sister looked at the square between the torches and the magic stone pillars - and the people gathered in the square, dressed in uniform The three hundred people, all wearing masks, also took a breath.
Xiaojie turned his head with trembling hands and met his sister's equally desperate eyes.
This... this god can't tell which one is Xiaoye and which one is Daye! ?
Fengxue Villa, assembly square.
All contestants put on the "adventurer uniforms" prepared by the organizer. Unlike the magicians who wear black robes, the costumes of the adventurers are mainly light colors - violet-toned silk threads embroider delicate patterns on the back of the cloak; the coat of arms on the chest is also the same color, shaped like a piece of cold snow. Blooming ice flowers. On the almost spotless white fabric, purple plays a perfect embellishment effect, making the whole outfit look cool and noble.
The ice-colored masks covered most of the trainers' faces, and all the subtle expressions were hidden behind the masks, adding a sense of mystery and solemnity to the gathering.
If you look carefully, under the ice flower emblem, everyone's clothes are embroidered with gorgeous floral numbers, which must be the player numbers used to identify their identities.
Thinking of this, Xiaoye, who was standing in the crowd, was suddenly stunned.
Before the snowstorm battle began, no one knew what the background story was, and naturally they couldn't guess what the contestants' uniforms looked like. At least in the past few games, players did not need to wear hoods to cover their faces.
...So, did she forget to tell her friends her number?
When the people on the high platform stepped forward and announced that the gathering had officially begun, Xiaoye shook her head and temporarily restrained her messy thoughts.
Standing in the center of the high platform was a middle-aged man with stern features. He was wearing a long black robe, with golden threads rising from bottom to top like bright flames, looking extremely solemn.
"It's a pleasure to meet all the adventurers who have come from afar. I am the third elder of Fengxue Villa, and I am the one who invited you here."
Before he finished speaking, the Himi clan members standing sparsely around the square had already begun to applaud - just as they had seen yesterday, this third elder seemed to be quite popular among the people in Snow Wind Villa.
"As you know, there are a large number of ferocious monsters in the Snow Mountain. The villa has been plagued by monsters for many years, and people who go out are often attacked."
The elder on the high platform had a solemn look on his face, and his voice was carried to the end of the square in the cold wind. "In addition, in the western part of Fengxue Mountain, in the forest of monsters covered with 'evil trees', a kind of positive body appeared. The unknown monster - we call it the 'Snowman'. So far, more than ten tribesmen who went out to patrol or hunt have been killed by the Yeti, and not even a complete body has been left."
"Therefore, I want to ask you for two things: clean up the monsters in the mountains, and get rid of the snowmen."
During a moment of pause, Xiao Ye recalled the kraft paper book she found in the package last night - the first few pages were maps of the Fengxue Mountain area, with vegetation and buildings marked in detail, as well as areas where "Warcraft" often appeared. .
She already knows that the villa is located in the south of Fengxue Mountain, and to the northwest is a vast ice field. After passing through the ice field, you can see the World of Warcraft Forest; and on the last page of the yellowed booklet, use charcoal to draw a long-haired, The huge beast that walks upright must be the "snowman" mentioned by the third elder.
After explaining the details of the mission in detail and telling "if you have any questions, please come to the Elder's Mansion for an interview", the black-robed magician left surrounded by two attendants. The contestants who were afraid to show off during the entire rally looked left and right, finally relaxed and began to whisper with the people around them.
Since the third elder had just made it clear that "the number of monsters you kill every day will affect the final evaluation result," many players rushed out of the square and rushed to the ice field, as if they were afraid of being robbed by others. The Terashima siblings were not worried at all, and the old god was telling Xiaoye about his experience.
"No matter what the mission is, it's right to visit the Novice Village first. Maybe you will make some big discoveries." Lijiu vowed - and at the same time, she did not forget to lower her voice. If the organizer heard it, she might have to He was eliminated because of his drama.
"Last year we just focused on the main plot and forgot to collect clues. As a result, we lost miserably." Long Xing added with lingering fear.
Before Xiaoye had time to answer, she heard someone hurriedly passing by burst into laughter.
"If you are weak, just admit that you are weak. What excuses are you looking for?" a passerby sarcastically said, "Of course, I personally support you in 'collecting clues' - it is best to wait until all the monsters are wiped out before going out."
This person was obviously impatient and walked away in a hurry without even bothering to finish the argument.
Considering that the "Warcraft" in the story are all played by the Pokémon of the Himi tribe, rather than ordinary wild Pokémon, the number spread evenly over 300 people is indeed limited. However, rather than setting off immediately for the war, Xiao Ye agreed with the Terashima siblings' opinion and collected clues in the villa first.
When she settled down in Bailang Town for repairs, Xiao Ye looked through the snowstorm battle videos of the past ten years. Although the story content and competition methods vary widely, one thing has never changed: the so-called "mission" is just a vague direction guide. It is up to each contestant to decide for themselves what actions to take in this story.
The siblings from Nanguo were silent for a while. Xiao Ye was about to say a few words of comfort when she saw the two of them turning their heads together, not even their masks could block their shining eyes.
"Wow, did you hear that? He's mocking us!"
"Among so many people, we are the only ones who have attracted ridicule! This shows that-"
The two of them were as happy as if they had been praised, and they said loudly and forcefully:
"I have joined the ranks of the strong!"
"I have become a dragon and a phoenix among men!"
Night:"……"
Have you two experienced any special training, such as cross talk?
Lijiu and Long Xing, who had "joined the ranks of the strong", became increasingly confident in their own judgments. They took out maps and sketched routes with full force, planning to spend half a day exploring the entire Snow Wind Villa.
They first returned to the starting point of the route - Carl's house where they stayed overnight yesterday, intending to pick up the kettle that Long Xing accidentally left in the room. The maid Linda was standing at the door chatting happily with the neighbor's gardener, not even bothering to look at the adventurers. Until they walked into the back room, they could still hear Linda shouting that her insomnia had improved so much that she ate five slices of bread this morning, and Anne, the maid's uniform had a hole in it. It was really shabby, Laura. The maid's new hair style was too tacky and the parents were so fussy that they almost made stars out of their eyes.
Through the window, they saw Karl holding a wooden sword and practicing hacking against the straw puppets over and over again in the yard. His movements were not powerful, and the blade was crooked. He could only barely leave a few shallow marks on the scarecrow's body. He looked very much like an aristocratic boy who was not working hard.
In all stories with Western fantasy backgrounds, magicians are a noble profession, and it is unusual to practice sword skills like a warrior. Unfortunately, the door leading to the backyard was locked tightly and could not be entered, and Linda did not look like she could find out the information. The three of them had to regretfully leave first, intending to leave the mystery of the host's house to be considered later.
Along the way, Xiaoye saw many contestants making the same choice as them and looking for people to talk to in the villa. Some people even pointed at the drone in the sky and boldly asked, "Dear Mr. Magician, what is that hovering in the sky?" Even the Terashima siblings were shocked and blanked their faces.
The "magician" in question is also a teenager. This person did not panic at all when he heard this, and replied frankly: "Adventurer, you must know that Fengxue Mountain is a place that was once favored by the gods - those dark bird-like monsters will appear every year, and will appear in Fengxue Mountain Villa. Staying in the sky for a few days, it is said that they are the eyes of the gods and will patrol the territory on behalf of the gods."
With that said, the magician boy took a step forward and said seriously: "In any case, I suggest you not to try to touch them. Once you offend the gods, the consequences will be disastrous."
The contestant who asked the question: "..."
When the live broadcast channel of Station N was flooded with "Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha", the bystander Xiaoye stood in awe.
——Even the drone used for photography was equipped with settings that fit the era. Even if she pointed to the miniature microphone installed on the inside of the mask and asked what it was, she would probably get something similar to the "ears of the gods." Answer it.
Fengxue Villa does not occupy a large area, but it has all kinds of store facilities, whether it is food, herbs or weapons, you can buy it. It's just that the adventurers are now penniless, so they can only take a look and give up.
Halfway through the journey, the three of them saw a simple arena set up on the roadside, which seemed to be a training ground for young magicians. At this time, the team that had just finished their night patrol was resting here. The captain, a young man with short hair who looked very stable, was patiently instructing his team members on how to cast stronger magic.
Seeing many adventurers in white clothes stopping to watch, the captain of the patrol smiled kindly and said, "Of course, all adventurers are welcome to compete with me - our Himi family has always respected the strong. If you can compete in the competition, If you win the battle, I will provide you with useful information."
Hearing the word information, the eyes of a person standing nearby lit up and he shouted anxiously: "I'll do it, I'll do it! Is this a Pokémon battle?"
The magicians on the patrol were all stunned, and their eyes became weird.
The child who was speaking was immersed in the surprise of discovering the "subplot" and was completely unaware that he said something he shouldn't have said. He continued to ask, "What are the rules, one-on-one?"
He was about to reach for the elf ball at his waist when he suddenly felt his body sink - a hand clasped his shoulder hard.
The magicians in black robes gathered silently. They stared closely at the boy whose expression began to become panicked, and muttered something in a low voice.
"demon."
"The words of the devil."
"It's just unreasonable."
"Burn it."
"Those possessed by demons must die in the sea of fire——"
Xiao Ye watched helplessly as a group of men in black robes forcibly dragged away the yelling unfortunate boy. The scene was like a cult human trafficking scene. She saw with her own eyes the coercive power of the rule "no drama".
Seeing the drones flying away, they were about to record multi-angle close-ups of the illegal eliminations being burned. The contestants who did not want to be embarrassed in front of the whole country were immediately in danger. Therefore, when the second person spoke, his words were obviously much more cautious: "Excuse me, what is the method of fighting with you? Can I send out the magic beast?"
The patrol leader showed a surprised look, "Of course not - I think Butler Sandy should have warned you that it is forbidden to drive monsters in Snow Wind Villa, and violators will be expelled from the Villa."
Contestants: "..."
Can't we use Pokémon? Let's fight you, an ice-type user, with your head?
When Long Xing heard this, he was also discouraged. He muttered in a low voice, "This is definitely a trap to lure newbies into being eliminated." He wanted to drag his fellow travelers away. Xiaoye thought for a moment and waved her hand to the boy.
Under the confused gazes of the Terashima siblings and the trainers who were about to disperse, she walked onto the ring step by step and saluted to the person opposite.
"Dear Mr. Magician, may I have the honor to discuss with you?"
The patrol captain raised his eyebrows, "Of course."
After the two sides stood at both ends of the ring, the young man politely extended his hand to signal the adventurer to make the first move.
Then, Xiaoye pulled out the iron sword from her waist.
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small theater:
Adventurer Y has challenged you!
Opponent's profession: Swordsman
Opponent level:? ? ?
Young Magician [LV.20]: ...I have a bad feeling.
