Great Aino God

The level 60 wild monster zone of Helheim, a land long silent, was now bustling with activity. Countless players poured in, tirelessly exploring every corner of the region.

A figure darted through the crowd with lightning speed, moving so quickly that he was barely perceptible. Nishikienrai crouched on a tree branch, his gaze sharp as he observed the players below, a sense of confusion rising in his heart.

Why were so many people coming to the Poison Frog Swamp to farm materials lately? Would the materials here increase in value in the next update? I'll find a chance to ask Mu Fengyu later.

With a flicker, he vanished from his spot. He blinked across the branches until he reached the edge of a swamp, where he scanned his surroundings. Once he was certain no one was around, he disappeared into the marsh.

Yet, he never imagined that in the distance, a team was closely monitoring his movements. Near the border of the Poison Frog Swamp, a female human player said excitedly to her companion.

"The guild leader has confirmed the location. We can go ask Tears of Angels for our reward now."

"Are you sure? He won't change his position again, will he?"

"It's definitely fine this time. The place where he disappeared is still far from the edge of my detection range."

"Good. Let's observe for another half hour. If he doesn't show up again, our commission will be considered complete."

They belonged to a mercenary guild that specialized in taking jobs from other guilds, and most of its members were players specialized in intelligence or scouting.

To complete her plan, Feier had spent a large sum of money to hire four scout-specialized players, deploying them to monitor four different directions specifically to locate the base of the Nine-Man Suicide Subgroup.

When the news reached Tears of Angels, Gabriel immediately led a group out. They quickly crossed the level 60 wild monster zone of Helheim, heading straight for the Poison Frog Swamp.

Back inside the Nine-Man Suicide Subgroup, Nishikienrai had just arrived to see Chang Wei beating up Laifu—no, wait, it was Bukubukuchagama beating up Peroroncino.

Nishikienrai looked at the two of them, completely bewildered, and curiously asked Momonga and the others who were watching the drama on the sidelines.

"What's going on? Did Peroroncino make Bukubukuchagama angry again?"

Ulbert chuckled and said, "We were discussing whether we should go out on an adventure soon, and this guy Peroroncino jumped onto the table and shouted that he could take on over a thousand people by himself."

"He told everyone to go out and have fun without worry. Bukubukuchagama tried to reason with him, but he wouldn't listen and even mocked her for being a 'pink meat stick.' In the end, Bukubukuchagama had no choice but to teach him some physics."

Nishikienrai listened in stunned silence. He hadn't expected Peroroncino to be so reckless, and he gained a deeper appreciation for Bukubukuchagama's combat prowess.

"Then why isn't he fighting back?"

Nishikienrai asked his friend in confusion. Momonga gave a disdainful smile.

"Does he dare? Peroroncino might be strong in the game, but his status at home? Tsk, tsk, tsk."

Nishikienrai smiled knowingly as he watched Peroroncino being rubbed into the ground (physically). Peroroncino struggled to break free from Bukubukuchagama's grip, then immediately leaped to a distance, watching his sister warily.

Right now, Peroroncino felt that if this weren't a game, his face would have rubbed enough to spark a fire. He said to Bukubukuchagama, feeling aggrieved.

"Sis, I really can take on over a thousand people now."

Bukubukuchagama, who was already angry from being mocked, was so incensed she laughed. She immediately retorted.

"Oh? And what are you going to use to fight them? Your bird head? Are you planning to make them laugh themselves to death so you can inherit their items?"

Peroroncino didn't speak; he simply pulled a box from his inventory. He was going to prove to his sister how he could take on a thousand.

Seeing the box, Bukubukuchagama said angrily, "You've gotten hooked on blind boxes? Do you have any idea those aren't good things? You spend all your gold on blind boxes, so what will you use to strengthen yourself? If someone comes to attack you, how will you have high-quality weapons?"

Peroroncino smiled calmly and said unhurriedly, "No weapons? Then why don't I just become the weapon myself?"

Peroroncino opened the blind box. In an instant, a dazzling light, like the first ray of dawn, spilled across the entire hall.

He flapped his wings and took to the air. Every feather seemed to be studded with stars, shimmering with a breathtaking, brilliant hue. His flight path looked like a radiant galaxy streaking across the night sky, leaving behind an unforgettable, eye-catching starlight.

The group watched in astonishment, realizing it was the high-level effect [Star Trace Wings], which provided a ten percent attack bonus. It was an item with only a 0.3 percent drop rate.

At this moment, Peroroncino took a recording item from his inventory and pressed it gently. They heard Mu Fengyu's serious voice.

"Cold winds blow within the World Tree, the galaxy turns as the youth returns. Through the biting wind, the body turns to fluff; who sheds tears for the Nine-Man Suicide? A thousand retreat on the world channel, the storm cannot rival the God's power. The corner is formed by heaven, defeat is fated; the God of the sky is left unquestioned. The guild leader regrets, but the God does not."

Silence fell over the room. Everyone stared blankly at Peroroncino, marveling at how the two of them could really put on a show. The recording continued.

"[Star Trace Wings], one star, ten thousand miles of pursuit."

"At this moment, the fledgling bird chasing power has finally stepped onto the path to godhood. No longer a bird-man, but a true divine bird, named the Phoenix of the Galaxy, the [Great Aino God]."

Peroroncino tilted his head high and spread his arms, his divine appearance complemented by the starlight and galaxy effects. The people below stared at him with dull eyes, and no one knew which skeleton was the first to applaud and shout "Great Aino God."

But no one else in the hall joined in the cheering. The other companions simply looked at him with the eyes one reserves for the mentally challenged. Momonga felt a sudden, fleeting urge to move to another planet. It was too socially mortifying. He cursed silently in his heart.

Damn you, Mu Fengyu. Didn't you say there would be other atmosphere-setters? This is too embarrassing. I really want to move to another planet.

"Achoo!" Somewhere, Mu Fengyu, who was working hard at the company, sneezed for no reason. A staff member nearby asked solicitously.

"Team Leader Mu, are you sick? Do you need a cup of hot water?"

Mu Fengyu rubbed his nose and said nonchalantly, "It's nothing. Maybe someone is missing me."

Peroroncino landed slowly, holding the newly forged divine weapon, the [Houyi Bow], and said arrogantly.

"See that? This is my true power. A true divine weapon, true effects—this is the real me."

Facing the delusional Peroroncino, everyone silently raised their middle fingers to show their respect. He remained oblivious, narcissistically stroking his wings.

He talked to everyone about the magnificence of the effects, but no one felt the effects were anything special; they only felt his condition might have worsened.

Rumble.

Just then, the ceiling of the base shook. It seemed someone had discovered their location. The group exchanged glances and tacitly drew their weapons. Peroroncino took the lead and shouted.

"Everyone, no need to panic! With me, the Great Aino God, I guarantee you will all be safe and sound."