Gamers of the Underworld (Web Novel)

At the Winterfell Teleport Portal Main Hall, Onionhead stood at the newly functional Teleport Portal and bade farewell to the new Dungeon Lord, Andrew.

The Winterfell Dungeon Core didn’t meet with any mishap as it was escorted by a large elite security contingent to Winterfell. The Dungeon Core provided the daily Mana required to run this neutral Dungeon of the Merchant Alliance.

“Lord Andrew, I’m leaving. I’m handing over Winterfell to you.”

Andrew smiled and replied, “Don’t worry, Judge Onionhead.”

As the third successor to Eternal Fire, Andrew was able to be the Winterfell Dungeon Lord because he invested a large sum of money. Even the Dungeon Core was bought by him.

What could Onionhead possibly say?

Onionhead and his elderly Orc attendant walked through the Teleport Portal. Onionhead glanced at the Dungeon for the last time before he vanished into the portal.

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Though Andrew looked young, he was an ambitious superior Devil. After becoming the new Dungeon Lord, he made a revolutionary new plan.

Number One: His daily breakfast changed from fresh mud mixed with smelly worms to toasted worm in mud soup.

Number Two: In the Dungeon Lord Main Hall, females weren’t allowed to wear skirts shorter than the knees. The official recommendation was long pants.

Number Three: Everyone had to greet Andrew as “The Great Dungeon Lord Baron Andrew.”

And other miscellaneous changes.

While Andrew was dealing with the daily affairs of Winterfell, the Gnome Marco Polo had obtained the licenses for business trading and commissioning of missions at the Winterfell Commerce Unit.

A new update patch was released on the official website of “Dungeon: Eternal Kingdom”.

[“Dungeon: Eternal Kingdom” Update Log Version 0.24]

“‘Dungeon: Eternal Kingdom’ Version 0.24 Official Update:

Added a new special title, Dark Rider: The first gamer Arthur.

Added a new special currency, Magic Stones: To be used as the currency for business transactions outside Eternal Kingdom. Gamers can make use of any type of gameplay to obtain the currency from NPCs or other gamers. The source of the currency is currently restricted to NPCs.

Added a new exchange system, Magic Stones exchange: Magic Stones can be exchanged for Reputation Points, game currency, special titles, and weapons. Guild level increases, as well as the purchase of Guild lands and other Guild related gameplay, can be paid with using Magic Stones.

Added a new building, Eternal Kingdom Adventurer’s Guild Main Hall: The gamer Marco Polo triggered the series of Hidden Missions and created the new building that is located at the old district ruins. That will be the location for Eternal Kingdom to conduct business and recruitment.

Added new gameplay, Adventurer Recruitment Missions: The Adventurer’s Guild will accept mission requests from all over the Underworld. Gamers can accept these missions or approach NPCs who provide missions. Completion of the missions will garner Reputation Points, game currency, equipment, clothing, animal rides, and even Magic Stone rewards.

The missions will be categorized into different levels. Gamers can make use of different methods to increase their Adventurer Level. Please consider the levels before accepting the missions.

Tips: Before accepting missions, try negotiating with the NPCs. It could be effective.

Added new gameplay, Business: Gamers can pay a fixed amount of coins to join the Eternal Kingdom Adventurer’s Guild and obtain business rights. Your equipment (with the exception of soul-bound items) and other products can be sold at the Guild. You can also negotiate with NPCs to help them with their orders or obtain various goods in order to accumulate the special currency, Magic Stones.

Opened the new area, Winterfell: To elevate the gaming experience, we decided to release the completed Winterfell. Gamers have to observe the following rules to achieve game balance and reduce the server load:

1. Gamers who are non-members of the Eternal Kingdom Adventurer’s Guild have to pay Magic Stones for the Dungeon toll. Gamers without Magic Stones will be sent back to Eternal Kingdom.

2. Please engage all Winterfell NPCs with normal logic. Don’t say strange things to NPCs.

3. Winterfell is a safe zone. All PK activities and attacks on the inhabitants are strictly prohibited. You may retaliate if attacked.

4. All illegal activities are prohibited. Please respect the laws of the Merchant Alliance.

5. If you flout the law, you will be removed from the registers of Eternal Kingdom until you create a new character. Don’t implicate Eternal Kingdom.

6. I will add more when I think of them.

Added new BUG: After being offline during an update, all evil and disobedient gamers will have their Magic Stones reset. There are no complaint channels, so don’t complain.

Added a new Daily Mission, constructing the Eternal Kingdom Adventurer’s Guild Main Hall: A new building that requires gamers to construct it. Please use your imaginations and submit your design blueprints within ten days. Sherlock will select the best design for implementation.

There are many new types of gameplay for gamers to explore. Please take note and abide by the laws!

The Third Beta Testing is about to begin. The official website is available for Third Beta Testing registration. Please register as soon as possible if you are interested.

Lastly, I hope that everyone has a pleasant gaming experience. Study hard and be progressive.”

After the announcement was published, the gamers informed each other and ran to the Dungeon Lord Main Hall noisily.

Eggface placed a small table at the entrance of the hall. The table had a card reading device. Eggface wore a pair of spectacles and a working suit. He sat on the ground and shouted, “Queue up and pay money. To join the Adventurer’s Guild, pay ten silver coins!”

Though the price was high, after joining the Guild, it was like free entry into Winterfell. Moreover, the gamers could accept missions at the Guild to earn Magic Stones! The Magic Stones seemed to be more precious than the game currency and could be used to purchase items from NPCs.

The queue became very long. Sherlock was relieved to see the gamers’ enthusiasm.

After the gamers paid up, they each received an application form for the Eternal Kingdom Adventurer’s Guild. After completing the form according to Eggface’s example, they could enter Winterfell.

The gamers rushed to visit Winterfell…