Saving the World in an Apocalypse-Style Text Game

Chapter 71: Chapter 74 Ferocious Three-headed Lion_1 Chapter 71: Chapter 74 Ferocious Three-headed Lion_1 Lin Xun opened the item bar.

[Bronze Whistle – Fallen Three-Headed Lion (Special Item): A small exquisite whistle made from a special kind of bronze alloy, engraved with a cute three-headed lion. Once used, you will summon the creature – Fallen Three-Headed Lion, which could serve as a mount or combat companion. Blow the whistle again to cancel the summon. If the creature dies, it requires 1 point of soul strength to recreate, before it can be summoned again.]

The seal status following the ‘Bronze Whistle’ item description has been released.

“It seems like there are good folks in this underworld game.”

With a thought, the ‘Bronze Whistle’ appeared in his hand.

The little delicate whistle has a copper-gold sheen. The cool metal feel quite substantial in his hand. Though tiny, the bronze whistle felt quite hefty.

The side of the whistle was engraved with a mini three-headed lion.

The little lion, seemingly aware of its master’s gaze, lifted its forelimbs and danced, showing off its teeth and claws.

Having experienced this once before, Lin Xun was no longer surprised by the moving creature engraved on the summoning item.

He withdrew the ‘Bronze Whistle’ back into the game, then looked over toward the game text.

[After the seal has been released, the ‘Fallen Circus Clown’ went to sleep, and the only sound left echoing in the underground palace was its slight snoring.]

The options for dialogue have disappeared, looks like the clown storyline ends here.

Lin Xun remembered there was still unexplored territory in the market.

Looking up at the time, it was already deep into the night. He decided to wait until the engineer gets reconstructed in the morning and then he would continue the game.

The next morning.

After completing his routine morning run, Lin Xun returned home.

His female boss was still in Yunjing, so he naturally didn’t need to go to work.

The benefits of being a solo web writer showed at times like this.

As long as he stayed at home, he didn’t need to worry about all sorts of miscellaneous things and could concentrate on advancing in the game.

He switched on his computer and checked the latest performance of his web novel.

After the new book’s 4-round of recommendation, the collection just barely passed six thousand, it seemed he did live up to his reputation as a ‘down and out’ author.

Could this be considered as success in game, but failure in writing?

He decisively took out his phone, he decided to continue his game triumph a little longer.

Book of Salvation, start!

[The weak Wandering Soul awakens in the familiar Small Church…]

His Soul Strength had recovered to 2/2, Lin Xun reconstructed the engineer’s Shell.

[You have spent 1 point of Soul strength to reconstruct the ‘Pyramid Corporation’s Engineer’ shell.]

He possessed the shell of the Yellow Bishop.

Opening his item bar, he clicked on the just unsealed ‘Bronze Whistle’ from last night.

[You used the ‘Bronze Whistle’…]

[With a clear whistle, you summoned the fierce and robust ‘Fallen Three-Headed Lion’.]

[You can issue simple battle commands to the ‘Fallen Three-Headed Lion’.]

The text for battle commands includes options such as follow, attack, retreat, ride and the likes.

Now that there were no monsters, Lin Xun simply clicked ride.

When he encounters a monster, he can let the three-headed lion charge into the battle, as a Mage, he could sit back and relax, leisurely launching laser cannon strikes.

[The ‘Fallen Three-Headed Lion’ obediently lies down, the Yellow Bishop’s riding skills are skilled, turning on the saddle, he grabs onto the dark yellow mane behind its head, using it as reins.]

Lin Xun mounted the lion and headed towards the Saint Lance market.

[You have entered the ‘Saint Lance Market’.]

[The once bustling market is left with only vacant shops and a few scattered limbs and remnants on the ground.]

[You continue on your way, and three forks appeared on the road ahead in the market: left, middle, and right.]

[Which route will you choose?]

The right is the road leading to the slave market, which Lin Xun has already fully explored.

He randomly chose a path from the remaining left and middle routes.

[You steer the lion into the left fork.]

[You press forward, discovering a small “gathering” deep in the market.]

[Dozens of ‘Fallen Blood Sun devotees’ are kneeling on the ground, worshipping the ‘Profane Blood Sun’ in the dome of the sky.]

[They turn a blind eye to your sudden arrival.]

[In front of them, a gigantic monster leads them in their prostration.]

[The gigantic creature is a grotesque amalgam of countless devotee limbs, torsos, and even heads. The sight of such a twisted monster sends chills down your spine.]

[Do you wish to attack the ‘Fallen Conglomerate Entity’?]

This monster is likely a mini boss.

If it were just Lin Xun alone, dealing with such a boss flanked by minions could prove somewhat challenging.

His strategy would most likely involve kiting – attacking while running.

But now he has the three-headed lion, which he can use to draw fire, providing a good test of the summoned beast’s strength.

After clicking ‘no’, Lin Xun dismounts.

[You release the lion’s mane, dismounting with a sense of regret.]

[You issue an attack command to the ‘Fallen Three-Headed Lion’.]

[The ‘Fallen Three-Headed Lion’ lets out a thunderous roar, opens its gigantic mouth, and with its ferocious body lunges towards the ‘Fallen Conglomerate’…]

Lin Xun stroked his chin, planning to unleash a laser cannon as soon as the three-headed lion could no longer take it.

He wanted to see how long the three-headed lion could hold up against the mini boss.

If it can hold its ground, then that affirms the strength of this pet.

[The ‘Fallen Three-Headed Lion’s enormous paw strikes, causing flesh and blood to splatter…]

[The ‘Fallen Three-Headed Lion’ widens its three giant mouths, tearing the monster into pieces…]

[Your summoned creature has defeated the ‘Fallen Conglomerate’. Your experience has greatly increased.]

[You have obtained Faint Spirituality of the Nameless*1]

[You have obtained First-Seer Bookmark*1]

[You have obtained Flesh Core (item)]

[The ‘Fallen Three-Headed Lion’ continues to charge towards the ‘Fallen Blood Sun devotees’…]

[Your summoned creature has defeated a ‘Fallen Blood Sun devotee’. Your experience has slightly increased.]

[Your summoned creature has defeated a ‘Fallen Blood Sun devotee’. Your experience has slightly increased.]

[Your summoned creature has defeated a ‘Fallen Blood Sun devotee’. Your experience has slightly increased.]

…

Lin Xun watched the rapid flow of text and was stunned.

Goodness! That three-headed lion was too fierce.

“Am I playing Pokémon or a text game?”

He never expected his pet to be stronger than him.

But then realized that he’d forfeited all further levels of the current chapter to get his hands on the three-headed lion, which explained its overwhelming power.

[The ‘Fallen Three-Headed Lion’, having slaughtered all the Blood Sun devotees, licks its paws and ambles towards you. It lowers itself to the ground and rubs its three huge lion heads against you.]

Looking through the recent text, he noticed that even though the monster was defeated by his Pokémon, he still received the experience.

This resolved his concern about experience points.

The game text did not show where the forks would lead next, but the left route of the market had been explored.

Only the middle route of the market was left.

But the recent spoils seemed quite unusual, so he opened the item bar to check.