Mo Zhi had successfully defeated Teacher Guda and was now experiencing the charm of soul-like games.
The pure joy of defeating a boss was something the previous games couldn't offer.
Whether it was UT or Ghost, they both immersed players in the game through their rich storylines.
Then, they would inadvertently deliver a blow.
Inflicting psychological damage on the player.
Dark Souls was different; it was pure physical assault taken to the extreme, yet it provided players with ultimate psychological satisfaction.
Endure it, and sweet success will follow!
It was incredibly exhilarating!
However, Mo Zhi wasn't feeling very happy at this moment.
“Damn it!”
“Is this guy with the katana the Sword Saint? His third strike instantly kills me?”
“Why does this guy feel even more troublesome than Teacher Guda!”
Mo Zhi cursed as she retreated, almost backing herself to the edge of a cliff.
The 'expert' wielding a two-handed sword was closing in step by step…
Hmph!
He let out a shout and charged forward, his sword aimed directly at Mo Zhi's face.
I'll dodge…
*Fwoosh~~*
Huh??
Mo Zhi: (￣△￣；)
Why did the Sword Master just jump off the cliff?
‘Pfft, hahaha!!’
‘You can play like that?’
‘The Sword Saint’s lifelong reputation might be ruined.’
‘You can always count on the Sword Saint, except when he’s near a cliff.’
……
The viewers were discussing animatedly, finding the Sword Saint’s comical death hilarious.
“Phew!”
Mo Zhi let out a long sigh. Although it was a bit of a trick, she had passed.
Looking at the ruined tower ahead with an ancient bell hanging from it.
Her mood became somewhat excited.
She imagined this bell was what awakened countless ash ones from their coffins.
She wondered what challenges awaited her ahead.
Mo Zhi crossed the stone bridge and arrived at the brightly lit Firelink Shrine.
At the same time,
Many players who had passed Teacher Guda’s trial also arrived at the Firelink Shrine one after another.
And were instantly captivated by the figures standing calmly within the shrine.
Behold:
In the flickering candlelight, a beauty stood by the bonfire, her hands clasped in front of her. She wore a black dress, her silver hair flowed elegantly, and a silver blindfold added a touch of mystery. Her skin was fair, her legs were long, truly a beauty stepped out of a painting.
‘That’s all for today’s stream, everyone. I have to go now, guys.’
‘Go do what? Your usual craft?’
‘Don’t hold me back, I’m going to link the fire!’
‘I get it, this is definitely a dating sim (confirmed)!’
‘Everyone, calm down. Maybe there’s the face of an ancient god under the blindfold?’
‘I’ll still like her even if her head is covered!’
……
Mo Zhi’s stream was already a gathering place for perverts. Now, seeing an NPC who was several times more stunning than Mo Zhi herself.
How could they resist?
They all madly rushed towards the Firelink Shrine.
Three minutes later, after being educated by Teacher Guda, they returned to the stream.
*Gulp!*
Mo Zhi instinctively swallowed. This NPC was indeed stunning!
She hadn't expected the old thief to create such an amazing female NPC.
It really hit certain people’s preferences, didn't it?
Could she have another side hustle?
Heh,
Who knew you were this kind of old thief.
Mo Zhi’s thoughts raced until…
“Welcome to the bonfire, Ashen One, without a flame.”
“I am the Fire Keeper—”
The Fire Keeper’s voice was very gentle, giving a tingling sensation.
“Dedicated to maintaining the bonfire, and… serving you.”
‘Sluurp, did I just hear something extraordinary?’
‘I couldn’t find a reason to play this game before, but the moment she spoke, I knew I wouldn’t be able to leave it.’
‘The Fire Keeper’s middle finger is very red, is it…?’
‘This isn’t what you think. In the CG, you can see her holding a fire, so the injury on her hand probably came from that.’
‘My waifu isn’t just beautiful, her temperament is top-tier!!’
……
Strange ‘verbs’ appeared, and the viewers’ discussions became even more intense.
Fire Keeper?
Serve?
What a strange combination.
Mo Zhi was stunned. This Fire Keeper understood too well.
No,
It was the old thief who understood players too well.
Old Thief: How can I not win you over with this?
She wondered if players who were discouraged by Guda would regret not persevering to this point.
Through the dialogue,
Mo Zhi learned that the Fire Keeper was the NPC specifically for players to level up their attributes. By offering some souls, she could add fire to this world.
Of course, it wasn’t just for leveling up.
With such a beauty in her own backyard, wouldn’t you come home ten times a day?
Every time you were driven to the brink of despair by various bosses, you would return home, and the Fire Keeper, like a wife, would quietly await your return in the Firelink Shrine…
The moment she saw the Fire Keeper, any resentment in her heart would be dispelled.
The old thief had fully grasped the torment and reward mechanism.
He found an excellent balance, giving players a sweet treat amidst the cruelty, and keeping them motivated!
If it were just a simple fight in the darkness, even with the faith of linking the fire, after prolonged torment, most people wouldn't be able to endure it.
But with the addition of such a mysterious and elegant Fire Keeper, players would initially be drawn to such a beautiful silhouette.
They would be compelled to learn more about her backstory, gradually deepening their faith in linking the fire, and continuing to fight until…
These were things for the players to discover themselves.
Lu Li had only done the job of leaving a door for the players in this mysterious and strange world.
Players who loved this world would be immersed in it, exploring every corner and secrets, and tales buried in time…
And leaving some toll money (resentment)!
After finishing her conversation with the Fire Keeper, Mo Zhi shifted her gaze to the interior of the Firelink Shrine.
The most conspicuous were the five thrones.
From left to right, they corresponded to the five Lords of Cinder: Aldrich, Saint of the Deep; Yhorm the Giant; Prince Lothric; the Abyss Watchers; and the Giant King Yhorm.
“Some newcomers might not understand what a Lord of Cinder is. Based on the promotion and opening CG, we can interpret this information.”
Mo Zhi thoughtfully explained some game knowledge to her audience while observing the thrones: “The First Flame is gradually fading, and this world is about to fall into darkness.”
“Then the Fire Keeper rang the great bell atop the bell tower. As the bell chimed, the Lords of Cinder, who could act as fuel to rekindle the fire, awoke, abandoned their mission to link the fire, and fled their thrones.”
“It was that Prince Lothric, he fled, which caused the fire to be unable to continue.”
“And awakening along with him was the protagonist, whom we control as the Unkindled Ash. His mission is to find the Lords of Cinder and bring back their fuel to link the fire.”
“At the same time, this is the main storyline of Dark Souls. As explorers, our mission is to delve deeper into this world, defeat these Lords of Cinder, and bring their fuel back to our Fire Keeper waifu to link the fire.”
“Of course, the more fire we bring back, the more souls we collect, the higher our level will be, the stronger our attributes, and the cooler our equipment.”
“Incorporating such a vast worldview into the game’s plot is no small feat. Their studio was reportedly established in ’90. Could it be that they’ve been holding back, preparing for a grand debut?”
*Whoosh!*
As soon as Mo Zhi finished speaking, the danmaku section exploded!
……