Chapter 169: Do You Want to Be a Good Cat from Now On?
Translator: RaidenTL
Chapter 169: Do You Want to Be a Good Cat from Now On?
As soon as Maomao finished speaking, the livestream’s comment section erupted into a frenzy.
【???】
【What do you mean "as long as I join the Wheel of Fate and get the Reaper class, I can get power-leveling services"?】
【Is that what I’m missing? Is it?!】
【Maomao, honey, do you even hear yourself right now?】
【And this Behemoth Hunting Ground—where on earth did you dig that up from?】
Facing the barrage of questions, Maomao gave the camera a gentle, knowing smile.
"About that... we have to mention our esteemed technical consultant, Mr. Brandon."
With those words, the livestream feed shifted. The camera zoomed in on a man standing atop a distant high wall.
His cloak snapped violently in the fierce wind, yet his steady, upright posture made the gale seem like a mere trifle.
[Brandon Lv.115]
Sensing the gaze upon him, he withdrew his eyes from Aisarakus and turned toward Maomao.
In the livestream feed, the highest authority of the Northern Empire removed his officer’s cap and offered a polite bow toward Maomao, his movements the height of elegance.
As Brandon bowed, Maomao explained to the viewers:
"This is the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Commander-in-Chief of the Northern Empire. He is also one of the technical consultants for our Wheel of Fate."
She paused for a beat.
"The high walls that form this hunting ground were his handiwork. Incidentally, he’s the one who captured these behemoths. He even graciously provided the undead derivative technology to ensure the hunting ground’s 'sustainable development.'"
【Hold up, hold up! Maomao, what are you saying? You call this sustainable development?】
【As expected of the legendary Wheel of Fate—it really is a den of hidden dragons. Maomao, tell us the truth: just how many big shots are you hiding in there?】
【Setting that aside, this guy is actually kind of hot. That posture, those manners... and that military uniform and cloak? He could just stand there and I’d have enough screenshots for a lifetime.】
【Fantastic! Finally, the Wheel of Fate players aren't just a bunch of lolicons!】
【Congrats, congrats! Wait, what did you just call us?】
Ignoring the chaos in the chat, Maomao panned the camera back toward Aisarakus and continued.
"After seeing all that, I wonder... has your desire to join the Wheel of Fate intensified just a little bit more?"
【It’s not a matter of whether we want to join!】
【Is that even a question?!】
【Just give us the chance already! What’s the point of just dangling the carrot like this?】
【Maomao, you’re so mean.】
【Do you want to be a good cat from now on?】
As the comments continued to playfully "denounce" Maomao, the livestream’s popularity surged to a terrifying level.
[Livestream Viewers: 30.42 Million]
With over thirty million people in the room, Maomao was forced to restrict chat permissions to the fan club and set a cap on club members just to maintain a semblance of order.
Even so, the tide of comments remained ferocious.
Every single second, the chat refreshed four or five pages of text.
Beyond the inherent hype surrounding the Wheel of Fate, this level of popularity was driven by two key factors.
First, the game’s official developers had recently released a new version trailer. Xie Bai’s appearance in the video had reignited the explosive discourse regarding her and the Wheel of Fate.
Second was the absurd leveling service Maomao was currently showcasing.
Originally, people wanted to join the Wheel of Fate primarily for the Reaper class. If they had other motives, it was usually just to get closer to Xie Bai. They hadn't thought much beyond that.
But the Behemoth Hunting Ground Maomao was showing now had completely shattered their worldview once again.
Joining the Wheel of Fate didn't just grant you a broken "wheelchair" class; it also meant you could come to the North and enjoy a VIP power-leveling service.
From previous streams, everyone knew that Taro Ball’s group had been leveling like crazy in the Land of Storms with Aisarakus’s help. However, they hadn't expected that any player who joined the Wheel of Fate could do the same.
The player on screen had only slain one undead behemoth, and the experience gain was enough to push him through his third class advancement.
At this rate, he would likely hit Level 100 by the end of the day.
The feeling of getting a broken class one moment and being "fully geared" the next made it feel like they were playing a cracked version of the game.
Watching the surging comments and the rising viewer count, Maomao flashed a triumphant smile.
Perfect. Just keep it going.
Just as the thought crossed her mind, a massive roar erupted behind her.
BOOM—!!!
Maomao spun around instantly.
A curtain of water, looking as if the very sky had collapsed, crashed down from the heavens. It slammed heavily into three low-health undead behemoths, harvesting their lives in an instant.
VROOOM—!
As the three behemoths perished, a pillar of golden light shot toward the heavens, scattering the surrounding clouds.
【That effect... did he just hit Level 100?!】
【Bro, what the hell? A newbie hit Level 100 already!】
【That flood effect... it’s that Flood Mage! I think he only killed four behemoths in total!】
【Hiss... is it really that broken?】
【I finally understand why the faction is named the same as the game. This isn't a faction; it’s the developers' own GM back-end, isn't it?】
【"Hey kids, do you like my one-day speedrun of the Wheel of Fate?"】
As the golden light dissipated, a deep blue crystal materialized in mid-air and drifted slowly toward Daba.
Under the watchful eyes of millions, Daba caught the crystal and stood there, dazed, for a long time.
Seeing this, Brandon, watching from the high wall, immediately sensed something was off. He raised a hand and made a light grasping motion toward Daba’s position.
In the next heartbeat, Daba appeared atop the high wall.
Feeling the fierce wind whipping across the battlements, Daba finally snapped out of his trance. He looked at his surroundings, his eyes squinting slightly against the glare.
Maomao walked over to him.
"Um... what happened just now? Were you just too excited about hitting Level 100?"
Seeing Daba remain silent, Maomao shook her head.
"You can't be like this. In our faction, Level 100 is just the beginning. There’s still a very long road ahead."
Faced with Maomao’s advice, Daba looked up at her and gave a slow nod.
"I understand, Sister Maomao. Um... I’d like to go and familiarize myself with this new power."
Maomao nodded. "Go ahead then. Be quick about it. Once the others finish their leveling, we have to regroup back at the Heavenly Mountain."
"Understood."
After Maomao left, Daba turned back to Brandon.
After a moment of internal struggle, he spoke up.
"Um... Mr. Brandon, may I ask you a question?"