Chapter 29: Returning to Reality
"We lack a true quartermaster, so I've decided to exchange for Alchemist Modification."
【Alchemist Modification, from "Fullmetal Alchemist." Alchemy is a technique that, based on the principle of equivalent exchange, alters the composition and form of matter to create a different substance. Those who use alchemy are called Alchemists. The exchanger can connect to the Main God Space and perform transmutations through transmutation circles. Requires 1 B-rank side plot and 6000 reward points.】
A very expensive exchange.
However, for Chu Xuan, this type of enhancement, which relies on computing power and control, was like a fish in water.
"According to the exchange's description, with the Main God Space replacing the 'Gate' that connects to Truth, one can perform material transmutation simply by filling in and drawing transmutation circles and constructing the alchemical formulas…"
"As for the telluric energy it relies on, 100 reward points can be spent to give the room the characteristics of a 'Real World,' thereby simulating the Earth's rotation within the room…"
Fang Ge's head started to ache from listening, and he quickly cut off Chu Xuan's explanation:
"Enough, enough! We just need to know the result; we're not very concerned with the process."
"...If you insist."
Chu Xuan pulled out a large stack of documents from somewhere and continued,
"Knowledge, blueprints, and materials at the Main God Space are very cheap. Even for a Gauss Weapon, understanding its structure is very 'easy.'"
—Really? I don't believe it. Your brain structure isn't like an ordinary person's…
Fang Ge had indeed played with this kind of enhancement in his gaming experience, where various formulas and analytical expressions made one's scalp tingle.
He was here to play a game, not to attend a class… Besides, learning these fictional things was useless.
"Alchemy can skip the process of manufacturing production lines. As long as the corresponding materials are exchanged from the Main God Space, I can then manipulate them to complete the assembly."
"Theoretically, with enough reward points and computing power, anything can be manufactured. After all, backed by the Main God Space, I can minimize the transformation of material structure and focus solely on the transformation of material form."
Fang Ge knew more secrets. The alchemy at the Main God Space was a modified version, slightly different from the original, yet somewhat similar to the alchemy in the Cultivation system.
In short, with Chu Xuan's expertise, they only needed to state their demands.
"For example, Exoskeleton Armor, Gauss Weapon, Monomolecular Sword… You can make all of these, right?"
Fang Ge smiled. It was truly great that Chu Xuan volunteered to be exploited!
—I declare you the best employee of the month!
"I only need to do the most critical parts and be responsible for assembly. As for the less critical parts…"
Chu Xuan pushed up his glasses,
"I found an option to return to reality, which can let 'them' help out."
"Return to reality? Doesn't that require fifty thousand reward points?" Zheng Zha asked in surprise.
Fang Ge then took over the conversation: "Besides spending 10 reward points/day to exchange for the number of survival days in the previous reincarnation world, the Main God Space also offers exchanges for past 'reincarnation worlds,' though the price is a bit higher…"
"It costs 1 D-rank side plot to activate, and 50 reward points per day. Besides Resident Evil, we also have 'Real World,' 'A Nightmare on Elm Street,' 'Scream,' and Final Destination…"
"The latter three should be the horror films Zhang Jie experienced… Frankly, we can infer that our next horror film will be very difficult."
"What? Very difficult?"
Zhan Lan had just completed her Mental Power Scan enhancement, but the experience wasn't very good. The immense mental burden left her drenched in sweat.
She had just tried to spread her mental power when she heard the 'bad news' from Fang Ge.
"Ah, haha… You can't really predict a person's luck," Zhang Jie laughed awkwardly, avoiding eye contact.
"A Nightmare on Elm Street, practically 'I kill in my dreams,' belongs to the type where you die inexplicably. According to Zhang Jie, it was a sixteen-person difficulty, which almost wiped out the Central Continent Team at the time."
Fang Ge exposed Zhang Jie's past by counting on his fingers. He had to make the team members realize the seriousness of the situation.
"And Scream is a horror film that can be fully explained by science… The horror elements are even very low, and there's a possibility of clearing it even if you do nothing."
"Then Final Destination is the most inexplicable of the inexplicable. If it were us, we probably wouldn't even know how we died. The previous Central Continent Team was undoubtedly wiped out, leaving only Zhang Jie."
…
The scene fell silent for a moment.
It was not difficult to conclude that a very simple one was followed by an 'extremely difficult' one, with a dramatic leap in difficulty.
"If that's the case, Resident Evil and Scream are really similar…" Zhan Lan gently rubbed her forehead, trying to remain calm.
The next horror film would likely be a heavyweight!
"Oh, we've gained so many rewards and side plots. After we're fully enhanced… I think we'll be no different from Superman!"
Zheng Zha was very arrogant after his strength increased, confidently patting his chest.
—Your confidence is exactly what I want!
Seeing the gorilla take the bait, Fang Ge grinned and said,
"Since you're so confident in facing unknown threats, surely known things will be even easier!"
"I propose that we can return to the world of Resident Evil 1… Logically, after one day passes, we will naturally enter the timeline of Resident Evil 2. Even without a mission, we can kill zombies to gain reward points."
Zheng Zha was immediately displeased: "Is there really a need to go looking for trouble? It's rare to have ten days for us to rest…"
"Rest?"
Fang Ge scoffed, "You don't really think the Main God Space will follow labor laws and give you rest days, do you?"
"Forget the Main God Space. Honestly, will your company guarantee you 'weekends off' and not bother you on your days off? Can you always leave work on time?"
As a cubicle worker, Zheng Zha, of course, knew the answer was no.
"These ten days are for you to adapt to your enhanced powers, not to hide in your room all day long and do 'human-making pile driving'…"
Fang Ge's bluntness drew 'strange looks' from everyone except Chu Xuan, even Jin Xi was no exception.
It was clear that everyone had different opinions on 'pile driving.'
"Cough, cough! Now let's vote by show of hands."
Fang Ge's sharp gaze swept over everyone: "Those unwilling to go to Resident Evil for self-training, raise your hand."
Zheng Zha slapped his hand up, then realized he was the only one who 'dared to raise his hand.'
In fact, people's subconscious natural tendency towards 'inaction' is greater than 'raising hands.'
"All of you…"
The gorilla was speechless and frozen, but eventually, he lowered his hand, forced to 'conform.'
Oh dear! Why don't any of you dare to resist tyranny!
But factoring it in, Zheng Zha's encounter with Spence and the laser corridor… even if each counted as half a life, he owed Fang Ge a life.
Did he really dare to resist Fang Ge's tyranny?
The lowered hand made the answer self-evident.
The Central Continent Team had fallen into the 'dark rule' of a dictatorial player!
"However, Zhang Jie doesn't need to go… Your reward points can make up the difference for Zhan Lan's exchange of Buddha Wheel. Since that's the case, your strength hasn't increased at all, so adapting or not doesn't matter."
Fang Ge took the opportunity to squeeze the scarred man's value and also removed the 'difficulty enhancer.'
Bringing Zhang Jie in might cause the T-Virus to 'evolve' like in the original Resident Evil 2!
"Yes, yes, 'dear Central Continent Team Leader,'" Zhang Jie said with a helpless expression, implying something more.
Then he sent a 'joint exchange' invitation to the Main God Space.
【Scan complete. No forced memories or memories being forced. Exchange confirmed. Cannot grant exchanges to others until the next horror film is completed.】
As the Main God Space's stiff, solemn voice sounded again, a light golden Buddha Wheel appeared in Zhan Lan's hand.
"In any case, let's talk about returning to reality first. After all, we need to prove whether we entered the Main God Space mentally or physically. We also need to arrange things for our families and our affairs…"
Chu Xuan steered the conversation back:
"I will be responsible for the expenses involved, and Fang Ge will be responsible for handling some matters for me in reality."
"...You should know what those matters are, right?"
Fang Ge replied indifferently, "Of course I know. I'll make sure to handle it grandly and meticulously…"
"What are you two talking about?" Zheng Zha was like a curious baby.
"I'll explain when we get back; it'll be instantaneous anyway."
Fang Ge, holding Jin Xi's hand, stood up and extended his empty palm towards Chu Xuan.
"Give me the stuff… How long will it take this time?"
"By my estimation… probably a month."
Chu Xuan handed Fang Ge something resembling a 'Doraemon' pocket. To others, their conversation seemed to have no beginning or end.
"Extra painkillers are stored inside."
—Oh, how thoughtful.
Fang Ge rarely felt warmth from NPCs other than Jin Xi… psychologically, not physically.
This game company was really dedicated.
"Main God Space, exchange for 30 days in the Real World. The cost will be paid by Chu Xuan."