Chapter 97
**Trait - Curse of the Reaper: The wielder is forcibly transformed into an undead creature.**
In the trait description, the original word "permanent" had been erased!
This means that when equipping this artifact, the transformation into an undead occurs only while it is worn; once removed, the effect vanishes, and the wielder returns to their normal state!
Indeed, a "minor" change, yet the impact is monumental!
Donkey and Paper Man, you both are my wings!
Ye Bai's emotions surged as he gazed at the Paper Man, who wore a humble smile. He instinctively opened his backpack, only to find that the cherry cake was gone:
"Want a piece of bread?"
**Chapter 69**
As Ye Bai pulled out the bread, he awkwardly realized that the Paper Man couldn't eat it.
"Thanks, but I can't eat in my current state. Better give it to Ottofis," the Paper Man chuckled lightly.
Without needing to be told, the Donkey had already taken a bite of the bread and was chewing it without hesitation.
The Paper Man looked at Ye Bai and continued, "My current power only allows me to go this far. If you can venture into the depths of the Inferno... and find a certain item, I can regain a bit more strength to assist you."
The depths of the Inferno, one of the six top races in the divine realm, represents chaos and magma. The most typical representatives of this powerful race are demons, comparable to ancient dragons, existing at levels 80 to 100, semi-divine and divine beings.
Damn it, this guy who can't even eat bread is starting to paint a rosy picture again!
As this thought crossed Ye Bai's mind, the Paper Man said, "However, the Inferno race hasn't been completely wiped out. They have likely revived quite a bit by now, so it's best if you don't venture into such dangerous territory just yet. Focus on strengthening yourself first."
"You don't seem worried?" Hearing this, Ye Bai was momentarily taken aback, but his curiosity was piqued.
Having experienced the dungeon incident and witnessing the resurrection and subsequent death of the last ancient dragon, Ye Bai felt a tremendous curiosity about the current state of the divine realm and what had transpired in the past.
The fact that the Inferno race hadn't been completely eradicated—this "not completely" was worth pondering.
The Paper Man smiled calmly, "There's no use in rushing. I've waited this long; a little more time won't make a difference."
Waited this long?
It seemed the Paper Man was involved in a long-standing quest...
She always felt that the secrets behind the myriad realms were somehow connected to the divine realm. Now that she had obtained the fabric from the Luo Zhi tribe, she could return and clear Dilina's personal quest, freeing up her task slot to take on a divine realm quest.
As for the potential conflict triggered by accepting the Paper Man's quest, Ye Bai had considered that too.
No matter which path the quest line took, there would be corresponding rewards. Ye Bai didn't know where to trigger the Paper Man's opposing quest line, but the rewards for this line were already laid out—
Bypassing the negative effects of using the "Codex of Death."
This was one of only eight artifacts in the entire game!
Now that the Paper Man had erased the most negative effect of turning into an undead, the next step could allow him to change the equipment requirements... Ye Bai didn't ask for much; as long as the Paper Man could lower the wearing requirement from level 80 semi-divine to level 60, she would be able to equip this artifact!
Compared to the unknown rewards of the opposing line, the things that could be confirmed and obtained right now were far more tangible.
After a moment of contemplation, Ye Bai decided to accept the Paper Man's quest.
If the Paper Man wasn't in a hurry, it meant there was no time limit; Ye Bai could complete it whenever she felt her level was appropriate.
"Alright, then tell me what you need me to do."
Upon hearing this, the Paper Man's eyes lit up, clearly excited, as if the "=" had transformed into a "0."
The Paper Man slowly began, "You must have heard that the most powerful being in this divine realm will ascend to the throne of the God King, becoming the King of All Gods."
Of course, Ye Bai thought, nodding at the Paper Man.
The God King's throne referred to the main storyline of the divine realm's struggle for supremacy, a common knowledge etched into the subconscious and memories of every NPC in the divine realm. Every powerful race knew that to defeat all peers of the same rank and be recognized as the strongest was the path to ascend the throne.
This main storyline was only vaguely set in Ye Bai's memory; the pre-release version hadn't covered it, and she had no idea what the situation was in this holographic version of the divine realm.
The Paper Man continued, "I will take you to the ultimate secret of this world—the treasure of the God King."
【An unnamed person has issued you an indefinite main quest: 'Treasure of the God King.' Do you accept?】
Main quest?!
Ye Bai froze. A main quest that even she, as a creator, didn't know about had appeared. In the public release version of the myriad realms, there were only personal quests, with no existence that could be called a "main quest."
"Wait... the treasure of the God King? Are you saying there has already been a God King?"
"Of course," the Paper Man replied matter-of-factly. "There must have been a God King first before there could be a treasure. Everything else has been erased by the curse, but this memory remains. I cannot reach that place; only you can."
Wow, it turns out the divine realm has already progressed to the point where the God King competition has concluded.
Ye Bai asked, "So where did the God King go?"
"I don't know either. After I was cursed, I lost any written records about the God King," the Paper Man answered. "Of course, my access is limited; perhaps I simply cannot reach it."
If there are no records, it feels like it has been deliberately erased... Ye Bai pondered, "Compared to that, don't you want to lift the curse on yourself?"
The Paper Man scratched his head, "It's not that I don't want to, but if I have to choose between two things, I choose the former."
Ye Bai showed a thoughtful expression, "If it's that important, could the treasure of the God King be the key to lifting your curse?"
Thinking from another perspective, if she were in the Paper Man's situation, having to forget even her name, and could only remember one thing, it would surely be related to restoring her normal state.
With this thought, a new line of reasoning opened up, and Ye Bai couldn't help but scrutinize the Paper Man—
Could this guy be the missing God King?
"This... I really don't know. If it could be lifted, that would be best," the Paper Man hesitated to reply.
But if the Paper Man were the God King, that would create a paradox. If he were truly the God King, he would be a being at the pinnacle of the divine realm, yet he had been cursed to this extent, making it impossible for him to ascend to the strongest position!
However, looking at it from another angle, the Paper Man could also be an enemy or rival of the God King. Perhaps the one who sealed him was the God King, which is why he could break the curse in the treasure of the God King.
Forget it, one step at a time. No matter which scenario it was, it didn't make much difference to her current situation.
【Yes】
Ye Bai chose to accept the quest. Now, it was time to leave the divine realm and return home in glory.
**Chapter 70**
【New main quest: 'Treasure of the God King'】
**Quest Description:** An unnamed person wishes for you to go to the treasure of the God King.
**Quest Rewards:** Unknown
【Treasure of the God King - First Key】
**Quest Description:** The first key to the treasure of the God King is hidden in the depths of the Inferno. Find a way to obtain it.
**Quest Rewards:** 1 Key to the God King's Treasure, assistance from the unnamed person, unknown
After accepting the quest, Ye Bai's task list was updated with the quest issued by the Paper Man. The first item was a summary of the quest, while the second item detailed the first step, both counted as part of the same quest.
Ye Bai stored the Dragon Language Spirit Whistle and the Codex of Death in her backpack, then looked at the Donkey and the Paper Man—the Paper Man had moved to a new spot, appearing on a white stone engraved with Dragon Language.
"Speaking of which, we haven't exchanged names yet. I'm Bai Ye. How should I address you?" Ye Bai looked at the Paper Man on the white stone, formally introducing herself. Although she had been calling him the Paper Man in her mind, it wouldn't do to refer to him that way when distinguishing him from the Donkey.
The Paper Man seemed to have not considered this question. After a moment of hesitation, he said, "I am the unnamed one. You can just call me 'Unnamed,' Bai Ye-daren."
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