Gamers of the Underworld

The Blackiron Dwarves hammered noisily, and they completed the first Mithril Longsword. Good materials produced quality weapons. Sherlock held the Mithril sword in his hand and felt that it was two levels above the Diamond Seam Sword and had greater damage.

But to Sherlock, it was still trash.

Three sets of armor and three weapons were forged. To increase weapon variety and entertainment value, Sherlock decided on a Longsword, Single-handed Hammer, and a Dagger after discussing with Simba.

The armor was made of the same materials, but the designs were different.

Forging the Mithril equipment required a day, and Sherlock was demanding detailed work; otherwise, Simba would have completed the equipment long ago after a few hammerings.

Sherlock decided to return to the Dungeon Core Main Hall and browse the discussion forum instead of watching the forging process.

The gamers didn’t buy private land or beds, and the loot from Cramer wasn’t auctioned. The price of bronze coins inflated as everyone stockpiled them to sell during the auction.

Sherlock didn’t expect to be less busy after announcing the update logs.

…

“Lord Sherlock.”

Sherlock lifted his head to look outside the Dungeon Core Main Hall. Simba and Mufasa brought the three weapons and sets of armor and were waiting outside the Hall.

Sherlock looked at the forum’s time. It was 3am on the 10th of April 2019.

That late? Sherlock was surprised. He felt he didn’t read many posts but time sped by.

The gamers were still working diligently outside. Were there that many gamers online?

Sherlock was astonished. Normally, there were about ten gamers online at this time.

“Lord Sherlock!” Simba shouted outside again.

The gamers also started gathering outside. Sherlock didn’t want them to slow down their work pace just to see a Plot Animation.

Sherlock opened up the Dungeon Core Main Hall and let the two Dwarves inside. Mufasa looked a bit lost as he felt that there were many abnormalities that he needed more time to get used to.

Sherlock took the Mithril equipment, and the two Dwarves left.

Simba hugged Mufasa as they chatted happily on their way out. The gamers watched both of them enter their own houses.

Sherlock examined the equipment carefully. With Bru’s help, he completed the remarks on the equipment information panel. After that, he placed the equipment information at the Dungeon Core Main Hall entrance. A group of gamers was outside watching.

[Cramer’s Single-handed Longsword (Purple Legendary Equipment)]

Damage: 0–30

Weight: 20

Durability: 10

Forger: Blacksmith Simba, Carpenter Mufasa

Item Description: The sword was forged from the notorious Cramer’s Mithril equipment. The sword body was infused with the Houndhead Men’s battle cries.

Exchange Requirement: Dungeon: Eternal Kingdom Reputation Level 3 (Reputation Points of 30000)

Equipment Inscription: Waiting to be inscribed (Owner can inscribe it)

[Cramer’s Single-handed Hammer (Purple Legendary Equipment)]

Damage: 0–35

Weight: 25

Durability: 10

Forger: Blacksmith Simba, Carpenter Mufasa

Item Description: Even the handle is made of Mithril.

Exchange Requirement: Dungeon: Eternal Kingdom Reputation Level 3 (Reputation Points of 30000)

Equipment Inscription: Waiting to be inscribed (Owner can inscribe it)

[Cramer’s Dagger (Purple Legendary Equipment)]

Damage: 0–25

Weight: 10

Durability: 10

Forger: Blacksmith Simba, Carpenter Mufasa

Item Description: It is a short, sharp, and well-made dagger. It has an attack speed multiplier.

Exchange Requirement: Dungeon: Eternal Kingdom Reputation Level 3 (Reputation Points of 30000)

Equipment Inscription: Waiting to be inscribed (Owner can inscribe it)

The designs of the three weapons were very cool, especially with the words “Cramer”. The gamers were in awe. Cramer, who was the leader of the Houndhead Men, had killed and tortured many gamers. But no matter how powerful he was, he had been subdued.

Besides the weapon, there were three sets of armor, including a Breastplate, Plate Leggings, and a Helmet.

[Leader’s Breastplate (Purple Legendary Equipment)]

Defense: 50

Weight: 20

Durability: 10

Forger: Blacksmith Simba, Carpenter Mufasa

Equipment Description: Used to be Cramer’s armor. It has the smell of the Houndhead Men.

Required Reputation: Dungeon: Eternal Kingdom Reputation Level 3 (Reputation Points of 30000)

Equipment Inscription: Waiting to be inscribed (Owner can inscribe it)

[Leader’s Plate Leggings (Purple Legendary Equipment)]

Defense: 20

Weight: 5

Durability: 10

Forger: Blacksmith Simba, Carpenter Mufasa

Equipment Description: Used to be part of Cramer’s armor. It has the Houndhead Men’s feet stench.

Required Reputation: Dungeon: Eternal Kingdom Reputation Level 3 (Reputation Points of 30000)

Equipment Inscription: Waiting to be inscribed (Owner can inscribe it)

[Leader’s Helmet (Purple Legendary Equipment)]

Defense: 30

Weight: 10

Durability: 10

Forger: Blacksmith Simba, Carpenter Mufasa

Equipment Description: It is like becoming the King of the Houndhead Men.

Required Reputation: Dungeon: Eternal Kingdom Reputation Level 3 (Reputation Points of 30000)

Equipment Inscription: Waiting to be inscribed (Owner can inscribe it)

When the attributes of the six pieces of legendary equipment were displayed, the gamers exploded with excitement.

“Each of the weapons is stronger than our normal weapons by five times. The attributes are unreasonably high.”

“I feel that it shouldn’t be called Purple Legendary Equipment. It should be called Purple Rich Equipment.”

“If the three pieces of armor were used together, one would be invincible. The cumulative defenses are a hundred points!”

“What’s the equipment inscription?”

“A lot of online games have this concept that allows equipment to be inscribed.”

“I’ll inscribe it with regular script.”

“Don’t think about it. We’ll work hard to buy a pigeon cage and dream about it.”

“The two square meters of private land is slightly larger than the pigeon cage.”

“Horrible, this dog plan is inhumane.”

“There’s no limit on the purchases. Let’s see how the rich gamers fare!”

“Those who don’t want their lives could also try!”

“Accumulating bronze coins! A hundred Renminbi for a bronze coin!”

The gamers shouted to buy bronze coins, but there were no responses, so they dispersed to carry bricks. There were only a hundred gamers, and the number was too small to support the market that was dominated by the rich gamers.

Sherlock wanted to return to browse the forum and see the gamers’ comments and feedback on his plans. However, Bru said, “Lord Sherlock, there’s a letter for you from Winterfell.”

“Send it over.” Sherlock was puzzled, having no idea who sent him the letter.

A group of crimson flames appeared at the Dungeon Core, and a letter was spat out by the flames. It flew steadily to Sherlock as the flames vanished.

Sherlock received the letter that had a seal depicting a Devil holding a Trident and a skull.

Sherlock didn’t recognize this symbol, but it was obvious that it belonged to a clan or organization.

Sherlock opened the letter and saw familiar handwriting.

“Respectable Eternal Kingdom Devil Lord Sherlock:

Winterfell would like to provide a one-stop service to northern Dungeon Lords and also provide a platform for mass learning and networking.

We are honored to inform you that after recommendations from both merchants, Don’t Have the Most Expensive Stuff and Only Have More Expensive Stuff, who are both a part of the Merchant Alliance, you have obtained a Novice Category Entry Coupon to attend the Dungeon Lord’s Experience Sharing Conference organized by Winterfell.

The conference will be held five days later.

The conference provides the following but is not limited to Location Design, Construction, Manpower and Talents, Contracts and Legality, Merchant Bands and Routes, Future Planning, Entrepreneurship and Marketing, Loans and Mortgages, and other one-stop comprehensive services. We hope that they will help accelerate the development of your Dungeon.

All purchases enjoy a 15% discount.

You will enjoy free fruit platters and a buffet dinner. With this letter, you will also enjoy free Beetlemon valet service. If you are using the extended Beetlemon, please kindly inform us beforehand.

To prevent the conference from becoming the battlefield of the Dungeon Lords, each Dungeon Lord can only bring along three servants. We hope that you can understand.

Winterfell looks forward to your presence—Winterfell”

Sherlock examined the back of the letter and found the words:

“Lord Sherlock, please bring along five Magic Stones to pay the Special Talent Intermediary fees that you have owed for half a month—Evelynn”