Chapter 476 - START OF THE SECOND ROUND (1/2)

AT exactly one in the afternoon the next day, Luo Yan appeared on the Four-Seasons Island.  He thought that he would appear at the shore where he and the others last logged out.  But no, what welcomed him was a white expanse and snow falling on his face.  He quickly felt the cold temperature around.

He seemed to arrive at the Winter area of the island.  He looked around and didn't see anyone.  So, would this second round of preliminary just start without briefing any of them?

Earlier, after having lunch, their older brother logged into the game first to meet up with the others to watch the preliminary together.  He and Luo Jin could only log in at exactly one p.m.

The two of them had already discussed their strategy in the next round.  Well, to be fair, it's not exactly that much of a strategy.  They just decided that they would not be separated during this upcoming round of preliminary and face all the challenges that the game would throw at them together.

But who would have thought that the game would pit them this early and actually separate them before the official round even began?

Luo Yan sighed and just opened his Status Window to see if he could send a message to Luo Jin.  But the Message Tab was completely disabled.  He wasn't too surprised.  Probably because he already somehow expected that.  So, he just decided to switch his attention to his Items Tab.  He hadn't yet checked the reward he got from Captain Roger.

But before he could do so, a screen suddenly appeared in front of him.  On the screen was a teenager with red hair.  He was wearing a white coat with lapels that were shaped like half of a heart – one of it was red and the other red.  So, when put together, it made a heart shape.  Over his clothes was a black cape with a red underside.  And on the left side of his head was a small golden crown.

He was smiling.  But it didn't really reach his red eyes.

[Welcome to the Four-Season's Island!  Do you know who I am?  You should know me, right?  After all, this lord is so famous.  But just in case you don't know, then I shall tell you.  This lord is the amazing Duke of Hearts!  Are you surprise to be in my great surprise?  And you should be, you plebeians.  It's not everyday you can see this wonderful visage after all.]

The corner of Luo Yan's mouth twitched when he heard the Duke of Hearts' introduction.  Because it felt like he was looking at himself – a thousand times narcissistic version.

He had heard of the Duke of Hearts.  He's one of the four dukes of Arcadia.  The one with the most infamous reputation.  Players could get task from him.  But it usually didn't end well for the players.  Despite that, a lot of players still went to his territory.  Because once they succeeded, then they'd receive the best of rewards.  An example was the invitation to the King of Arcadia's birthday.

The Duke of Hearts continued;

[This lord will be the invigilator for this round of preliminary.  You peasants should be grateful.  Are you excited to know what you will do today?  Well, it's very simple.  We're going to do a battle royale!  Fun, right?  But it won't be a simple battle royale.  It's not just other players you should look out for, but the environment as well.  How exciting.]