Reborn with Steve Stand

Chapter 703: DNF or DFO

"…What the heck, it actually appeared!?"

Seeing the Book of Ages in the dungeon reward chest, Fang Mo was a bit incredulous.

Though he really wanted to go to the Arad continent, the chances of getting the Book of Ages he wanted were almost lower than winning the lottery, considering the infinite worlds in this universe.

"Is this a stroke of incredible luck?"

Controlling Steve to take out the Book of Ages, Fang Mo couldn't help but wipe his face.

It was already difficult enough to return to the main world, and Fang Mo initially planned to explore more maps... and to probe the nearby immersion mines to facilitate the placement of his partner's wheel fight.

But after seeing this Book of Ages, Fang Mo knew that his previous plans had to be postponed for now.

If the movies that influenced Fang Mo the most were those featuring various superheroes, then the games that influenced him the most, apart from MC, were likely DNF and LOL. At the same time, these were also the major money-makers in Old Ma's hands.

Fang Mo vaguely remembered how frustrating the game was when it first came out.

Fang Mo couldn't even remember how many times he had broken down.

Frozen to death by zombies, drained to death by the second spine, burned to death by the magma cave, slashed to death by the Shadow Assassin, beaten to death by Nataya, and angered to death by the Headless Horseman's regeneration speed...

After experiencing all this, Fang Mo finally realized something: being a warrior had its limits. So, he stopped being a warrior and became a technological fighter, using F1 Shinra Tensei to torment those pesky monsters.

But while cheating could instantly kill those annoying monsters, it was useless against Kiri.

The myriad weapons of the 60-version, Blacklight, the 70-version's slaughter, the soul release of the Soul Town version, and the desolate ancient period of Anton...

This woman had scammed countless weapons from him.

Even the money for his sausage snacks was completely conned by this malicious woman!

Though Fang Mo left the Arad continent due to various reasons in the later stages, the resentment never disappeared, like how Aatrox sees Zoe, how Hitler saw Jews, how the egg maniac sees eggs.

Fang Mo admitted that the moment he saw this book, something in his genes stirred.

"This is it!"

Without any hesitation, Fang Mo immediately controlled Steve to input the home command and instantly returned home.

He immediately called out to his partner.

"Xiao Yao, Xiao Yao!"

While calling out, Fang Mo was already controlling Steve to change his gear: "I found the entrance to the Arad continent! Quick, I can barely hold myself back!"

"…Huh?"

However, Xiao Yao, or rather Alex, was taken aback: "But my portal isn't finished yet."

"Hurry up then."

Fang Mo urged impatiently: "Or we can finish it when we get back, it's not urgent."

"Why do you men get so impatient once you want to go in?"

Alex grumbled, but her hands didn't stop, continuing to build a crystal portal on a platform and marking different worlds with wooden signs. After a moment's thought, she continued: "Fine, just go ahead. I'll TP you once I'm done. Oh, and don't kill Kiri."

"Okay, okay, I got it."

Fang Mo nodded directly: "So… I'm going in first?"

"Please do."

Without looking up, the other party held a green book, tinkering with something.

During this brief conversation, Fang Mo controlled Steve to organize his backpack, stuffing it with numerous Soulcraft rings and various peculiar items. With a thought, Steve pulled out the Book of Ages.

As Steve opened the golden book, a flood of black mist poured out. Fang Mo spread his arms, letting the mist engulf him.

"Haha, Kiri, I'm coming for you through the screen this time!"

With maniacal laughter, the surrounding darkness quickly dissipated, the white world of pure blocks disappeared, replaced by a brand new scene.

"Hmm?"

Fang Mo looked up expectantly, observing his surroundings.

The area he was in wasn't a town, but rather a primitive forest, surrounded by towering lush trees, fresh and humid air, with sunlight filtering through the canopy, casting mottled golden traces on the ground.

"A forest?"

Fang Mo glanced around, recalling the related plot: "Hmm… I think the game also starts in a forest, what was it called again? Elvenguard?"

Looking at Steve's mini-map, with the help of the biological radar, Fang Mo noticed some familiar Q-version avatars.

Green skin and a big nose—these are the common traits of low-level villains in many anime and game works, of course referring to goblins.

Upon seeing these goblins, some scenes from Fang Mo's memory began to emerge.

"Goblins... is this really the initial map?" Fang Mo nodded thoughtfully.

According to his memory, the initial plot of this game seemed to be related to goblins. It appeared that an adventurer wandered through the forest, attracted by goblins, only to discover that the goblins had captured a girl named Seria.

After rescuing her, the wheels of fate began to turn.

It seemed that Seria's true identity was revealed later on; she was said to be a primordial fragment of the creator god, possessing unique attributes even higher than those of the Thirteen Apostles, making her exceptionally powerful.

This led to many players complaining.

They said they shouldn't have rescued her since her creation-level power couldn't have been overpowered by goblins.

"So, is it time to save Seria now?"

Fang Mo stroked his chin, a thoughtful expression appearing on his face: "Or should I just transform into a goblin? That way, I could capture Seria directly."

While thinking this, he suddenly heard a strange noise from a distance.

Listening closely, it sounded like a sharp female voice, either calling for help or cursing. The voice's penetrating power was unexpectedly strong.

"Oh, here it comes!"

Hearing this, Fang Mo became excited.

He didn't doubt the voice, as Seria would naturally call out loudly to get the player's attention.

After quickly judging the direction of the sound, Fang Mo sprang into action. He slightly bent his knees, then forcefully jumped towards the distant source.

"Take off... and fly!"

Soaring rapidly through the air, Fang Mo felt delighted.

Whether in games, movies, or anime, he loved the immersive experience. It felt as if he was closer to the characters and plots, erasing all regrets and personally experiencing every humorous moment. This feeling was truly captivating.

In high spirits, Fang Mo decided to rescue Seria first.

After all, according to the plot, Seria was a kind and gentle girl, willing to sacrifice herself to save others. Although she always tricked him into spending money, he wasn't short on cash now...

He could casually throw a few piles of gold and own the entire server.

Thinking about this, Fang Mo drew his Magic Jade Splitter and looked down.

What he saw was indeed a fuzzy figure surrounded by goblins with bizarre-looking clubs, exuding a unique and sleazy aura.

Seeing this, Fang Mo immediately dove down.

"Seria, here I come!"

With a shout, Fang Mo targeted a goblin below: "Take my Silver Blade Strike..."

Fang Mo's figure rapidly descended, and the Magic Jade Splitter pierced through a goblin's skull, splitting it in half and embedding it into the ground.

With Fang Mo landing heavily, a massive shockwave exploded, sweeping everything around.

The ground trembled violently, toppling several nearby trees and leaving a huge crater. The shadow surrounded by goblins was blown away with a scream.

"Damn, Seria!"

Fang Mo exclaimed in surprise, but before he could say more, a small mound of dirt nearby began to move. A red-haired figure emerged.

"Disgusting... ugh!"

The figure spoke while vomiting up muddy water.

"Ah?"

Seeing this, Fang Mo was stunned: "Who are you? Where's Seria?"

Indeed, it wasn't Seria. Even though Fang Mo had been away for a while, he remembered that Seria was a silver-haired, red-eyed girl. But this red-haired figure wasn't even a girl.

She had red twin ponytails and a petite figure.

Clearly, she was a demon world inhabitant.

In game terms, she was a female mage who probably hadn't even advanced in her class, just recently falling from the demon world, hence being unable to defeat goblins.

"Ah?"

The demon girl was also confused, half-buried in the dirt. Hearing Fang Mo's question, she replied: "Who's Seria? You've got the wrong person. My name is Flower..."

"Pfft..."

Fang Mo couldn't hold back his laughter.

"What's so funny?" The demon girl frowned.

"Nothing, I just almost broke character by accident."

Fang Mo waved his hand and said, "The last one named 'Flower' also liked to suddenly pop out of the ground, little flowers and all... I'm a bit worried you might shoot friendship pellets at me."

"What nonsense?"

The other person clearly didn't understand Fang Mo's gaming reference. "Are you making fun of my name?"

"No, no, no." Fang Mo immediately shook his head.

"Then what do you mean?"

The other person asked.

"If you must know..."

Fang Mo spread his hands, making a helpless expression. "Sorry, I just saved the wrong person."

At this point, Fang Mo raised his hand.

The gravitational field activated, pressing the other person's body back into the ground. "You carry on, I'm leaving. I won't bother you..."

"Are you crazy!"

However, in the next second, the demonic being climbed out of the ground again, spitting out soil and shouting, "Why did you save me just to bury me again! Do you want me to die faster?"

"Mainly because you're not Seria..."

"I can be!"

The demonic being glared at Fang Mo fiercely.

"What? You are Seria!?" Fang Mo's eyes widened. "Then I'm coming for you... Today's the day to charge seventy thousand!"

"???"

The other person was stunned, but soon their face showed an annoyed expression. "You're crazy! Go to hell!"

With a shout, this person raised their hand and threw it.

As the magic rapidly converged, a star-shaped energy projectile was soon formed and flew straight towards Fang Mo.

"Oh crap!"

Fang Mo exclaimed, "It's a friendship pellet!"

"It's not a friendship pellet, it's magic!" the demonic being shouted back, throwing another magic star projectile.

But in the next second.

Fang Mo's expression suddenly became subtle.

"Got it, it's the magic of friendship."

Then Fang Mo suddenly opened his mouth, biting the flying magic star projectile, and then performed a trick akin to Kakyoin eating cherries: "Let me give you a little Arad shock, reoreoreoreo..."

"What... is this..."

The demonic being had never seen such a thing.

Seeing Fang Mo sucking in their magic, they were completely terrified.

After a long hesitation, the demonic being finally recovered from the shock and asked hesitantly, "Are all Aradians like you?"

"No, only we warriors are like this."

Fang Mo casually spat out the magic star projectile and explained.

"You call this warrior..."

The other person opened their mouth, clearly about to say something, but just then, a scream came from not far away. This one sounded more normal, without such strong penetration.

"Oh no!"

Hearing this, the demonic being's face changed: "That girl seems to be in danger. Damn it, didn't I already lure the monsters away?"

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I don't know a single thing about DNF or DFO. Please forgive me for the wrong characters etc. (rarely happens. Or never. I probably edit it by now.)

This world is actually not bad, the thing is... It's hard to translate that I almost gave up this whole fanfic because of this.

Anyways, if you can survive this, you can survive anything.