Chapter 1253 (1/2)

Chapter 1253: 402. Access System_2

[Simple detection completed.]

[The “Starry Sea” game system has identified you as a “Boss-Level” NPC, and now provides you with the task operating interface for this level NPC.]

A strange and novel interface unfolded in Noland Lee’s mind.

From top to bottom, the content on this interface was in the following order:

Task name, Task difficulty, Task details, Task restrictions, Task reward.

Filling out these five entries would allow him to issue tasks to players.

However, Noland Lee didn’t need to fill it out manually.

According to the gaze information on the interface, the words he spoke to the players would automatically convert into the content of the task interface and be transmitted to the players.

The types and strengths of tasks that Boss-Level NPCs could initiate far exceeded those of ordinary NPCs.

From letting players help him defeat a monster to having players collect massive amounts of materials, all were within Noland Lee’s authority to initiate.

Moreover, the number of players participating in the task was unlimited.

That is to say, he could now issue a task to the player commander to gather an army for himself.

But compared to a Death Artifact, such a task, which was time-consuming, labor-intensive, and required many people, was obviously far more difficult than the reward warranted.

When players received such a task, they would most likely choose to negotiate, or even refuse.

Noland Lee thought for a moment and had a specific idea in mind.

The player commander, named Refreshing Cucumber Slice, thought there was a problem with the content translated by his universal translator as the little boss remained silent, and was fiddling with the iron box in his hand.

Noland Lee lifted his arm, making a creaking sound, causing Refreshing Cucumber Slice to shiver slightly and involuntarily become nervous.

“You woke me up from my deep sleep…”

Noland Lee spoke in an ancient and deep tone.

Thanks to the “Universal Communication Technique” being active, the Ulnas Circle language used by Noland Lee was transmitted perfectly to the humanoids present.

The players were surprised to find that this little boss was not using the Prayer for the Dead’s language but a mysterious language that, although very unfamiliar, they could understand.

The players couldn’t help feeling a chill, sensing that the boss’s prestige was far greater than they imagined.

Even the player commander’s expression became serious, his eyes flickering with anticipation.

As the player commander, his experience was certainly the richest among the team.

Situations like this, where a boss is ostensibly a Prayer Elite Monster but does not use the Prayer for the Dead’s language, could only mean one thing!

It very likely involved a hidden storyline.

And hidden storylines, often correspond to hidden tasks and unique rewards.

Noland Lee, seeing Refreshing Cucumber Slice looking puzzled, knew his actions had taken effect.

Next, it was up to him to explain his identity clearly and then initiate a task to the players.

Noland Lee continued, speaking slowly and distantly:

“The ancient disasters are not yet quelled, why do you fight?”

His voice echoed through the vast treasure room, creating series of reverberations.

Refreshing Cucumber Slice frowned, clearly not expecting the little boss to ask such a seemingly pretentious question.

Why fight?

Of course, it was for legendary items, massive experience, and hidden occupations, wasn’t it obvious? Was it also for the happiness and fulfillment of the universe’s population?

Refreshing Cucumber Slice carefully chose his words, wanting to express their desire for wealth in a tactful way, so as to answer the NPC’s question in a civilized and presentable manner.

At this moment, a young female voice emerged from the combat cabin:

“Captain, Captain, don’t forget the ancient books we discovered when running errands collecting storyline clues earlier.”

“Ancient books?” Refreshing Cucumber Slice turned his head thoughtfully toward the combat cabin, and then as if awakening from a dream, he said:

“Oh! Right right right! Ancient books! This is a storyline-driven mechanistic boss! Strawberry Juice, it’s up to you. You answer the boss’s question. You’re the best at delving into storylines.”

“Hiss—” The cabin door opened.