Chapter 5: City of Zombie Beasts
The next morning, one person, one grass, and one mushroom got up on time and had a hearty breakfast.
After a short rest, they were ready to go.
Instances have strict requirements on the volume and weight of items carried, so Ree Shil could not bring anything other than the clothes on his body.
This made him envious of Straw Man and Mossy Mushroom because they didn't need to wear clothes, so the saved space could carry some other items.
Straw Man brought some milk tea concentrate slices.
The size of a fingernail, it can make a large cup of milk tea with hot water.
Mossy Mushroom took some mushrooms and even planted them directly on his body, making it very convenient to carry.
The three of them first called up their card player system panel and teamed up.
Then Ree Shil, as the captain, continued the operation.
[Do you confirm to consume 1 Instance Opportunity?]
He clicked confirm.
Both Mossy Mushroom and Straw Man faced the same question panel and clicked confirm as well.
[Team structure detected]
[Analyzing member information]
[Forming a composite score]
[Searching for instances…]
One piece of information after another appeared before them.
About 30 seconds later, three instance options popped up.
Although instances are random, card players are given some choices.
This time the three instances were: [Amber Palace][Swamp Lane][City of Zombie Beasts]
Relevant information was also marked next to each instance.
"How about it, what do you guys think?"
After browsing the options, Ree Shil asked for their opinions.
"Whatever, grass."
Straw Man waved his hand.
Actually, he didn't care that much, he just wanted to play with friends.
"I'm quite interested in this one."
Mossy Mushroom waved his hand, pushing the [Amber Palace] panel to the center.
[Instance Name: Amber Palace]
[Instance Participants: 3 people]
[Suitable Level: Level 1~15]
[Time Ratio: 10:1]
[Follower card: 0, Equipment card: 0]
[Instance Tips: When triggering natural mechanisms, powerful ancient species will be released, pure PVE]
Follower card = 1 means you can release a card as a follower in the instance.
Equipment card = 1 means you can equip a card on yourself, gaining relevant abilities.
Since the rules of each world are different, the same card might behave differently or have different strengths in different instances.
But right now they don't have many cards, and there are almost no options.
The focus of Mossy Mushroom was the words "pure PVE."
Cube Card games are mainly divided into PVP and PVE.
There are significant differences between the two rules.
PVP refers to card games between card players.
Card games in instances against magical beasts and creatures are considered PVE.
Some cards are suitable for PVP, while others are suitable for PVE.
Pure PVE refers to instances where you fight magical beast cards from beginning to end.
"With a 10:1 time ratio, it means 10 days in reality and only 1 day in the instance."
"If we stay inside for ten days or half a month, half a year will pass outside."
Ree Shil raised an objection.
Moreover, the level range of this instance is a bit wide. Combined with the instance tips, his understanding is that the difficulty might vary depending on individual behavior.
If they are not careful, they might fail with their current card pool.
"You're right."
Mossy Mushroom's eyes were slightly disappointed, but soon said, "How about this one?"
It pushed another panel.
[Instance Name: Swamp Lane]
[Instance Participants: 99 people (3 people per team)]
[Suitable Level: Level 1~10]
[Time Ratio: 1:3]
[Follower card: 1, Equipment card: 1]
[Instance Tips: Vast swamp area, harsh environment makes it difficult to move]
This is a large-scale instance. Although it might take some time to match with the remaining 32 teams, instances with more participants usually have higher rewards.
"Let's not do Swamp Lane, your legs are too short. You'll be a burden."
But Ree Shil was merciless.
"?"
Mossy Mushroom looked up at him, "If you can talk, say more. Thank you."
After such comparison, it seemed that City of Zombie Beasts was a more suitable choice.
[Instance Name: City of Zombie Beasts]
[Instance Participants: 3 people]
[Suitable Level: Level 1~5]
[Time Ratio: 1:1]
[Follower card: 0, Equipment card: 1]
[Instance Tips: Challenge survival missions, hidden missions exist]
This instance was Ree Shil's top recommendation.
"Do you think zombie beasts won't eat mushrooms and grass?"
Mossy Mushroom was a little touched. The young lad was thinking about them.
"No, I think zombie beasts would not eat something brainless."
"Hahaha, grass."
"What're you laughing at, he's talking about you!"
In fact, what Ree Shil had his eye on was the hidden plot.
Triggering and completing hidden plots will result in more rewards.
For example, abundant cube coins, more drawcard chances, additional expansion packs in the final card pool, or even direct access to specific cards.
What he valued the most, of course, was additional expansion packs.
Because he heard that cards in general expansion packs usually have good quality.
With Absolute Card Sense, he's not afraid of not being able to draw expansion packs.
So they all clicked to enter the instance, and their bodies gradually became ethereal.
"Why do I feel like it's a discussion on the surface, but you're the one making all the decisions."