Stepping out of the prize redemption center, Qin Yu checked his phone balance and let out a quiet inward sigh.
All six numbers matched—but the special number did not.
So of the 80 million jackpot, he’d receive just over two million. After taxes, only 1.5 million landed in his account.
“This much is plenty…”
He only needed funds for gaming gear. Any surplus, after covering basics, would go straight to in-game microtransactions.
“First, I need a quiet place to live.”
His tiny apartment couldn’t handle a gaming pod—it might crack the fragile floorboards. Better to move.
Time passed. Qin Yu now sat inside the pod of his new rental. He’d rehearsed his post-launch plan countless times.
With one minute left until launch, he slowly closed his eyes and entered the waiting zone of *Fate Paradise*.
“They call it a paradise,” Qin Yu murmured, “but there’s nothing joyful about it…”
Before him stretched a single path of floating golden bricks, leading to a distant temple glowing with sacred light.
Beautiful?
Absolutely.
But Qin Yu felt no novelty. Beneath the glittering surface lay only the Pantheon’s schemes.
The countdown began. Step by step, he advanced—not a second early, not a second late. As the timer hit zero, he stepped precisely into the temple.
A second sooner? He’d have slammed into an invisible wall. A second later? Someone else might’ve beaten him.
Now, he was unquestionably the first player inside—exactly as planned.
[Welcome, traveler from another world. You are the first to reach the temple. The Pantheon bestows a gift upon you.]
The system voice initiated character creation. As the pioneer, Qin Yu received an exclusive reward.
Title: The Speediest Legend
Passive Effect: Slightly increases movement speed.
Active Effect: Greatly boosts movement speed when activated (Duration: 30s, Cooldown: 90s).
Note: Passive effect remains disabled from active expiration until cooldown reset.
“O, praise the Pantheon~” Qin Yu chirped in a goblin-like, wheedling tone—just to avoid suspicion from watching eyes.
Though honestly, the act only made him seem *more* suspicious.
This title granted early-game dominance: speed to dodge dangers and snag rare loot. Most importantly, it was the only easily obtainable speed-related title at launch.
In his previous life, a formidable female player claimed it—ID rumored to be “Tang Jike,” also known as “Sugar Tang.”
[Traveler from another world, please select your starting class.]
Five classic MMORPG options: Warrior, Mage, Rogue, Cleric, Archer. Each granted starter gear.
Truth was, the class system branched endlessly. Warriors could wield magic as Spellblades; Mages could fight as Battle Mages…
Last life, Qin Yu chose Warrior—for the dream of swinging a cool sword.
This time? Still Warrior. Not for dreams, but because its starter gear sold for top coin.
[Today marks *Fate Paradise*’s launch. The gates of the Pantheon Realms open for seven days. Select your trial realm—or forfeit.]
“Now for the main event…”
This was Qin Yu’s true focus. During these seven days, the Pantheon Realms operated at peak stability. Neither the Pantheon nor the Elder God could interfere.
Players could seize fortuitous opportunities, secure superior character templates—the ultimate early-game resource haul.
He’d spent lifetimes optimizing this phase. Last time, clueless, he grabbed flashy gear and missed everything else. Not this time. He’d take *all* of it.
Seven realms available at launch: Elysian Haven, Realm of the Departed, Doragon, Beastfolk Metropolis, Bloodsoul Domain, the Abyssal Depths, Sanctum of Radiance.
Last life, he picked Beastfolk Metropolis—a paradise for beast-ear girl enthusiasts. Sadly, zero companions recruited after seven days.
This time? Bloodsoul Domain.
No other reason. Someone important waited there—someone he needed to awaken.
“This time… it’s my turn to protect you.”
Qin Yu steeled his resolve. He’d lost too many last life. Even victory and godhood felt hollow. That’s why he restarted.
Briefly: the Bloodsoul Domain was an oppressive world teeming with horrors. Most iconic among them—the Bloodkin.
[Confirm entry into Bloodsoul Domain?]
[Friendly reminder: Decision is irreversible!]
“Yes.”
Qin Yu confirmed without hesitation. Light flashed—and he vanished into the realm.
—
Moments earlier, a girl had also reached the temple.
[Welcome, traveler from another world. You are the second to arrive.]
She froze.
“Someone beat me?”
Unacceptable. Had the first player snagged a special reward?
“No matter! A tiny setback means nothing to genius player Sugar Tang!”
Time was money. She swiftly selected class and realm—and vanished.
—
“Caw—caw—”
Amid harsh, raspy crow cries,
Qin Yu arrived in the Bloodsoul Domain.
A world of perpetual twilight beneath a crimson Blood Moon.
Crumbling Gothic streets, flickering lamplights, mournful caws—a chilling, eerie atmosphere.
“Dong—dong—”
The broken clock tower chimed, startling crows into frantic flight.
“This place hasn’t changed… still ugly to the eyes and foul to the nose.”
The air reeked of blood and decay. Qin Yu fought back nausea.
Taking a steadying breath, he sprang into action. He’d spent one million real-world currency upfront for a 100-cubic-meter storage space.
Yes—each cubic meter cost 10,000. Only oil tycoons did this on launch day.
But Qin Yu knew: storage size decided how much he could carry home.
You’d understand the agony—staring at priceless treasures, inventory full, hands empty.
