Global Game: I Can Choose Instance Rewards-Chapter 454 - 326: Entering the Instance

[Dungeon Objective: Participate in killing the Demon King.]

[Note: The punishment mechanism for this dungeon has been lifted.]

[It is detected that you are an SVIP player, you can freely choose your initial identity from the following options.]

[Commoner: You prefer not to stand out, and starting at the same level as non-VIP players aligns with your beliefs.]

[Rich Person: Add 10,000 Gold Coins to your portable space, which will be removed from the portable space if not used by the end of the dungeon.]

[Merchant: You gain a carriage and a regional map, which makes your travel more convenient.]

[Mercenary: You gain a random NPC mercenary partner whose strength is mid-level in this world, and he will remain loyal to you initially. However, you need to pay him commission and rations on time to maintain this loyalty.]

[Ronin: You gain temporary talent "Endure Hunger and Cold" in this dungeon, which significantly enhances your adaptability to harsh conditions. This talent disappears after leaving the dungeon.]

[Madman: Your appearance becomes crazed, reducing others’ favorability towards you. However, sometimes you can discover hidden information that normal people find difficult to obtain.]

At this moment, Wang Zhifan found himself standing on the street of a medieval town styled with swords and magic. Looking around, he saw pedestrians of various shapes, clothing, and races continuously passing by, but none seemed to notice him. The lines of initial dungeon information occupying almost all of his vision.

"Which dungeon identity should I choose? It feels like several identities can be useful..."

Wang Zhifan immediately ruled out the Commoner option because he wasn’t the type who liked adding difficulty for himself. Why give up advantages when he can have them?

"I’ve triggered the Rich Person identity in the Forbidden Fruit Island dungeon before; it seems quite convenient. Things go smoother when you have money, so it’s worth considering... As a Merchant, you get a carriage and a map; the carriage isn’t much since I have a Red Deer Horse, but the map is quite appealing and could be of significant help in completing the dungeon... The Mercenary option provides a loyal NPC; the combat ability is secondary, but having a trustworthy local is certainly beneficial... The Ronin’s temporary talent for enduring hunger and cold is practical for players lacking resources but is quite average for me... Madman seems a bit weird, but if the hidden information is closely linked to the dungeon objective, it’s not a bad choice..."

After thinking and analyzing for two seconds, Wang Zhifan decisively made his choice.

Then, in an instant, he felt truly immersed in this world, able to perceive curious glances from NPCs around him, no longer in the state of being completely unnoticed as before.

"Boss! Over here!"

Soon, he heard a cheerful voice coming from not too far away. Turning, he saw a tall, strong young man with red short hair wearing silver Scale Armor waving at him from the street corner. This person had been present before he made the choice, but that time he definitely hadn’t noticed him.

"Coming."

Wang Zhifan stepped forward, knowing that this guy was the NPC helper the dungeon had assigned to him because he had chosen the Mercenary identity.

Walking through the bustling medieval streets rich with sword and magic scenery, Wang Zhifan noticed that the red-haired young NPC, appearing like a Warrior, was standing at the entrance of a tavern adorned with a pumpkin lantern, his gaze falling on him with some anticipation.

"Boss! It’s still early, how about we go in for a drink? The fruit wine at the Wild Bee Tavern is extremely delicious; I just drank it two days ago!" 𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖

"Okay."

Wang Zhifan nodded without hesitation, but before the eager red-haired partner could lead the way inside, he added:

"But I don’t have any spare change right now. I need to find a place to sell some equipment to get money before I can treat you. Please take me to a place for dealing with equipment first."

This showcases Wang Zhifan’s strategic approach in choosing the Mercenary option. He valued the local NPC’s information advantage, and since the NPC remained loyal initially, many dungeon details could be acquired smoothly. As for money, there are other solutions.

"Boss! We’ll deal with the equipment after we drink! I’ll treat you this time!"

The tall and strong red-haired young man listened and nonchalantly led Wang Zhifan into the tavern.

Following him through the broad wooden door, Wang Zhifan immediately smelled the strong aroma of wine, not only the sharp scent of alcohol but also a high purity fruit fragrance, mixed together peculiarly.

Most of the space in the tavern was filled with roughly hewn wooden tables. Nearly seventy percent of them were surrounded by excitedly chatting drinkers of various kinds. Towards the innermost right side of the tavern was a large golden yellow counter, behind which stood an elder with knotted muscles on his arm, resembling a Caucasian but with distinctly pointed ears, definitely not a regular human.

Wang Zhifan’s gaze swept over the scene, soon noticing a few tables near the wall occupied by ten or so drinkers with distinctive styles. Judging by their very familiar clothing, gear, and firearms, they should be players in the same dungeon.

"I didn’t notice them outside earlier... Indeed, in a place with mixed auras, it’s better to be cautious."