Chapter 76 Episode 4 TV Series
A smile touched Zhou Ning's lips. You never thought I could peek at your screen with my own tech, did you?
It's about time they witnessed the power of technology.
He continued playing the video.
Just as Zhou Ning knew, Elvis had taken on the mission to assassinate him, planning to drag him into the mirror world to do it.
The next scene focused on Zhou Ning's perspective. Through a conversation with Leandro, the audience learned that they were on their way to visit a man named Mr. Turin.
Then, the scene switched back to Elvis. In Room 304 of the Green Shade Hotel, Elvis began using the mirror to track Zhou Ning, who was near Wake University.
When Zhou Ning passed by a reflective display window, the screen went black. Elvis had pulled him into the mirror world.
I have to admit, the system's editing was quite good. With just a few quick cuts, it vividly showcased the dilapidated, gloomy, and bizarre nature of the mirror world. It made the audience feel like they were watching a fantasy film.
The moment Zhou Ning was pulled into the mirror, a barrage of comments instantly flooded the screen.
"Elvis: Welcome to my world."
"Elvis: 15 vs. 1, the advantage is mine!"
"I've watched this scene for the fifth time. It's so cool. I declare that from today on, Elvis is my new husband."
"Five minutes ago, Elvis: Welcome to my world. Five minutes later, Elvis: Can you please get out of my world?"
…
Next, Elvis appeared on screen, opened his arms, and delivered the line, "Welcome to my world." The clip would later be replayed endlessly and even edited into countless meme videos, becoming one of the top ten most infamous scenes in the game's history.
The video showed Zhou Ning trying to shoot Elvis, but the bullet warped through the distorted world and nearly hit him instead. One after another, blood-sucking demon insects burst from the ground and pounced on Zhou Ning. He tried to shoot again, but it was no use.
From Elvis's monologue, the audience learned that bullets didn't function normally in this world, whereas his magical pets and spells were perfectly effective. A sense of dread washed over the viewers. Was the protagonist going to be defeated here?
But soon, the players' anxiety vanished.
The camera zoomed in for a close-up on Zhou Ning. Facing a swarm of insects, each over ten meters tall, he had the leisure to straighten his hat, a clear hint of amusement in his eyes.
In an instant, the comments reappeared in dense layers, and the players who had been feeling frustrated a moment before erupted with unimaginable enthusiasm.
"So handsome! That's my husband!"
"High-energy warning incoming!"
"Heh, you didn't expect that guns aren't the only thing I can use."
…
In the video, Zhou Ning suddenly shot out his hand and grabbed a blood-sucking insect by the neck. Because of the close-up, the audience could clearly see his hand leave an afterimage. The insect tried to struggle, but with a loud whoosh, Zhou Ning yanked it into a spin.
The wind picked up as Zhou Ning whipped the massive insect around like the blades of an electric fan, sending it flying several meters. It crashed into three or four other charging insects, knocking them away. Still, a dozen more swooped down on him from all directions.
Then, the audience saw from another close-up that Zhou Ning didn't even move. A single calm look from him was enough to terrify the creatures. As if they had seen their natural predator, they quickly retreated back into the ground.
Well... Zhou Ning thought. I was conscious at the time, but the battle wasn't entirely under my control. Looking back, it seems quite domineering.
Next, Elvis cast a visually impressive spell: the Firebird, an ability exclusive to advanced fire mages. He launched a flaming bird that could lock onto and track its target. It successfully hit Zhou Ning, exploding in an amazing burst of sparks.
Just as the audience was about to get nervous, they saw Zhou Ning walk out of the fire completely unharmed, casually holding his hat. He looked at Elvis calmly, appearing both handsome and elegant.
Never mind the captivated players—even Zhou Ning himself was impressed by his own coolness.
Through a cut in the camera, the audience could clearly see a drop of cold sweat trickle down Elvis's face.
"Elvis: Danger!"
"Elvis: Is it too late to run now?"
"Elvis: Can we make a deal? I'd like to kindly ask you to leave my world."
…
The battle concluded with Zhou Ning rushing Elvis and paralyzing him for half a minute with a rain-like barrage of punches. The comment barrage exploded, filling the entire screen with "666" as viewers expressed their excitement and shock.
"I'm crying, I'm actually crying! My husband was too awesome!"
"This is why you can always trust Wayne Stewell. Handsome, mysterious, and powerful."
"Not another word. I'm rewinding to the beginning to savor Elvis's grandstanding. It's the best part of this episode."
"@Grantham, what do you think of this video?"
"@Grantham, what do you think of this video?"
Eventually, the entire second half of the video was filled with comments tagging Grantham.
Grantham, of course, saw it all and was filled with rage. He still felt the protagonist wasn't as good as Emlyn, but what could he do? He'd picked the wrong example to prove his point, and Elvis had simply had the misfortune of running into Wayne Stewell.
Zhou Ning actually felt quite lucky. Elvis was a level 43 Advanced Fire Mage and extremely powerful. At the time, Zhou Ning hadn't even started his main class. Without his firearms, even wearing the Phoenix suit wouldn't have guaranteed victory.
If I hadn't tapped into that other power in time, it probably would have been over.
Still, the outcome had its merits. Once this video was broadcast as a TV series episode, his powerful image would be further solidified, and more players would likely choose the Roaming Gunner class during the beta test.
The video was nearing its end. The last scene showed Leandro visiting Mr. Turin. Through their conversation, Zhou Ning learned something a bit unbelievable: Mr. Turin was a master alchemist and had a connection to the Life Alchemy Society. He was a truly important figure.
Just as he wanted to learn more, the screen went black. The episode was over.
After closing the game panel, Zhou Ning couldn't help but frown. Although the episode was short, it had provided him with a wealth of information. First, it gave him a lead on the Curse Cult's headquarters, which he would have to find time to investigate.
They've "entertained" me so many times now, he thought. It's time to return the favor.
Furthermore, Mr. Turin's identity was a surprise. In his experience, a big shot like that would most likely have some incredible skills to teach or hidden quests to offer. He would have to find time to build a good relationship with him.
Not long after, the carriage slowly came to a stop. Zhou Ning easily found his way to the Xilin Grocery Store at 355 Will Street and knocked on the door.
This time, Sherlock was finally absent. The person who opened the door was an old acquaintance of Zhou Ning's: Ian.
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