MMORPG: I was BUGGED-Chapter 241: Lazy Cat’s Triumph

[Red Dragon: By the way, what’s the deal with Lazy Cat? Why did you name our group that? It sounds like we’re a bunch of slackers.]

[Lord Schrödinger: It was a spur-of-the-moment decision; I didn’t have time to think it through.]

[Grey Smoke: Oh, right. We didn’t name our group at the beginning. I didn’t bother because I didn’t think we could clear it. Who knew we could?! Ahahaha!]

[Hikari: It’s all thanks to Lord Schrödinger!]

[Lord Schrödinger: It’s because of all of us. I couldn’t have done it alone.]

[Red Dragon: By the way, I thought I told you to press ’yes’ when the notification popped up. Why did you hide our identity? Now no one knows it’s us!]

[Hikari: Hey, Red Dragon . . . Lord Schrödinger is the one who cleared the dungeon. It’s not up to you to decide.]

[Lord Schrödinger: Sorry, Red Dragon, but I thought it would be safer if I kept it hidden.]

[Grey Smoke: Lord Schrodinger is correct. If our names appear there, we might become targets for other players and guilds seeking the information.

You all are safe since you belong to a guild. Midnight Duchess and I are powerful and high-level, so we won’t be easily challenged.

However, Lord Schrodinger . . . he might bear the brunt of it.]

[Red Dragon: Oh, that’s right. Sorry, Xin. I hadn’t considered it that way. I thought it could be beneficial for you in the future as well.

But I understand now, Grey Smoke is right. Sometimes I forget that you’re a solo player at a lower level. Ahahahaha!]

[Hikari: Anyway, Lord Schrodinger, shouldn’t you join us here? We should celebrate our victory together.]

[Red Dragon: And discuss how to divide the spoils! Although we didn’t collect everything, we received a considerable reward for clearing the dungeon.]

[Hikari: I’m so relieved that I came. Now I have enough money to put food in our table for a month and cover my little brother’s school fees.]

[Red Dragon: Ehehehe, Hikari, you should definitely participate in more dungeons in the future. Just imagine how many rewards you’ll earn.]

[Hikari: You forgot that the guild doesn’t allow me to join dungeons and hunts, right? My level is too low, and my game awareness isn’t great either.]

[Red Dragon: Ahahaha! Don’t worry, next time I’ll put in a good word for you with our leader, so you can join our group as a healer. I’ll vouch for you.]

[Hikari: *sigh . . . you’ve been saying that for the past month . . . but its fine. I still have a job anyway.]

As the group engaged in conversation, Xin made the decision to leave the dungeon, coinciding with the sudden appearance of a teleportation crystal at the room’s center.

With a sigh of relief and a small smile on his face, Xin acknowledged that despite the dungeon taking several days to conquer, it had been entirely worthwhile.

After this, maybe he should focus on dominating NPCs taking on some quests, and engaged in monster hunts.

Xin eagerly planned his next moves, brimming with excitement and anticipation.

While Xin was happily planning his next move, in the real world, chaos reigned. News of a legendary achievement had spread like wildfire, echoing through the online forums and social media platforms.

The announcement that an enigmatic group, Lazy Cat, had successfully conquered one of the previously thought-to-be insurmountable dungeons sent shockwaves across the gaming community.

Players and enthusiasts alike were plunged into a frenzy of speculation and curiosity.

Outside Xin’s cocoon of digital bliss, the world was abuzz with activity. Gamers huddled in virtual spaces, fervently discussing the mysterious Lazy Cat and their unprecedented accomplishment.

The chatter was incessant, a cacophony of voices echoing through the digital realm, as everyone tried to unravel the enigma behind this group of players.

Guilds were not immune to the fervor either. Leaders and strategists mobilized their resources, exhausting every avenue in their pursuit of information. They scoured databases, interrogated informants, and deployed spies within the gaming community.

The prospect of recruiting Lazy Cat members became an obsession, a goal that overshadowed all others.

Gold coins exchanged hands clandestinely as guilds vied to gain an edge, attempting to bribe anyone who might possess the coveted information about Lazy Cat’s identity.

The promise of power, fame, and virtual wealth fueled their determination. The stakes were high, for within the gaming world, knowledge was power, and Lazy Cat held the key to a treasure trove of secrets in the Abandon Fortress.

In this whirlwind, Xin remained blissfully unaware of the storm brewing outside. Oblivious to the chaos unfolding in the real world.

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The DEVELOPERs Distress

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"It’s unusually quiet right now."

"Indeed, finally some peace and quiet. We can concentrate on our tasks."

"I’m relieved to be free from the nonstop complaints and demands for rare items."

"Though, silence like this often precedes an approaching storm."

"BIG NEWS! BIG NEWS!"

"See? What did it tell you?"

"Hey, what’s with all the commotion?"

"Please lower your voice. This is a sacred place, remember?"

"I’m sorry, I just can’t contain myself . . . *huff* . . . It’s such a big news!"

"Take a deep breath and tell us what it is."

"T-The Abandoned Fortress . . ."

"What about it?"

"It’s . . . It’s . . ."

"Just spit it out already!"

"Okay, okay! The Abandoned Fortress . . . it’s been cleared!"

Heavy silence descended in the room before everyone erupted in an uproar.

"WHAT?!"

"WHO?!"

"HOW?!"

"WHEN?!"

"WHY?!"

"Lumina, can you show us what happened in the Abandon Fortress?"

<Apologies, but access to those videos is restricted due to privacy rules. However, I can assure you that there was no cheating or bugs involved.>

"Ugh, this AI system can be frustrating!"

"Then what information can you provide?"

<It was cleared by a group who intentionally chose to remain anonymous. There was no cheating involved>

"We’re already aware that there was no cheating involved!"

"At least we can confirm that there was no foul play involved."

"Lazy Cat? Is that the name of the group?"

"I couldn’t find them in the rankings or guild lists."

"They’re probably a spontaneously formed group."

"Ah, it’s frustrating . . . If only they had revealed their identities . . ."

"But isn’t it strange that they didn’t? I mean, who wouldn’t want fame? Clearing a dungeon like that would surely attract attention from all guilds."