"Re...repair...complete...error...retry."
The lights on the repair robot's shell blinked erratically before suddenly going out. Its body slumped to the ground, and a pale blue liquid dripped from its tracks.
The Challenger notification also rang out in the minds of the squad's players.
After a burst of cheering, Tu Bai and his teammates plopped down on the ground.
After a full day of effort, their Monster Soul levels had reached level 5.
The process had been full of twists and turns, but it had also been a lot of fun.
Pain was inevitable while exploring an unfamiliar game, but every successful hunt brought a deep sense of accomplishment.
As their levels rose, new chapters of the Newbie Village map opened up. They had started exploring areas they could previously only observe from afar.
"I'm dizzy. My mental energy's depleted. Let's rest a while longer." One teammate shook his head dizzily, periodically slapping his forehead with one hand. He looked like he was in pain.
"Same here. My muscles are aching all over. Let's rest a bit longer. We should focus on unlocking our second Astral Vein first, then consider spending on potions after we get a new Monster Soul." The captain joined in, his chest heaving as he gasped for breath.
"Yeah. The team can split the cost of the potions for the captain, since he's the one taking the hits." Tu Bai nodded in understanding, then looked at the fallen repair robot.
[Repair Robot (Dead)]:
Hunting Level: 8
Target Description: A maintenance and repair robot built by the Machine Guard Clan. It patrols the industrial districts and weapons factories built by the Machine Guard Clan, inspecting all equipment along the way. If it finds a problem, it reports it and then carries out repairs. It is equipped with high-energy welding