In the final half-hour of the game, chaos reigned supreme within the virtual world. The death of the Nazi Major had thrown the enemy forces into disarray, and the fall of their base had only exacerbated their desperation. Players, emboldened by their recent victories, scoured the digital landscape for any remaining Nazi soldiers.
The virtual town, once a bastion of enemy forces, became a battleground for the final showdown. Players, both individually and in groups, embarked on this last mission. Some formed tactical squads, their movements coordinated with military precision. Others chose the path of lone wolves, hunting down stragglers with fierce determination.
Some aimed to take down any remaining outposts for more rewards, others saw an opportunity to amass more loot, seizing the chance to fill their virtual bags with valuable items and resources that would be useful for the next round.
With seconds to spare, victory was declared. The remaining players, both individually and collectively, celebrated their hard-fought triumph. The game had been challenging, but they had emerged victorious.
[Game concluded][Survivors Detected; 2,322]
Alan's eyes slowly opened, and he found himself back in the familiar 4by4 Virtual Waiting room. The transition from the intense virtual reality to this tranquil environment was almost jarring. He took a precious few seconds to collect his thoughts, basking in the sense of accomplishment and relief. A moment later, a series of notifications and messages began flooding his Gamelink, demanding his attention.
[Processing player data…]
[Round Two: Human versus Human]
[Main Quest: Stop the invading Nazi]
[Quest Completed: 100% (Rating E)]
[Secondary Quest: Took over the town][Quest Completed: 85% (Rating E>D-)]
[Bonus Quest: Locate and stop WMD]
[Quest Completed: 100% (Rating D->D+)]
[Battle Performance: Very Active (Rating D+> C+)]
[Exploration Performance: High]
[Special Rating: Kill a high number of elite monsters (Rating C+> B-)]
[Final Player Rating: B-]
Alan meticulously reviewed each message and notification that flooded his Gamelink. His eyes scanned each line, absorbing the information presented to him. With each message, his sense of accomplishment and satisfaction grew, and a triumphant smile gradually spread across his face.
The highlight of it all was the final evaluation: a B rating. It was a remarkable achievement, one of the highest rankings attainable in the first round of the game. The stark contrast with his previous life couldn't be more evident. In that earlier iteration, Alan had struggled to survive, barely completing the first objective and earning a dismal E+ rank.
This time, however, the players had not only completed all three objectives but had done so with distinction. The two completed objectives had boosted all player's final ratings significantly. The game's evaluation system weighed a player's contribution to quests, the number of enemies defeated, and exploration, all of which contributed to Alan's outstanding performance.
Alan understood that he hadn't received a perfect rank for capturing the town due to his other critical responsibilities: stopping the Dirty Bomb and entering the supersoldier tube. But in hindsight, he considered it a worthwhile trade-off. His efforts had undoubtedly paid off in the end.
The moment he had eagerly awaited arrived—a notification that read:
[Calculating player rewards…]
[Rank: B-]
[You received Survival Points 8,000 and 8,000 XP]
[You received: C rank reward 2x]
[You received: Attribute Enhancement Bonus 1x]
[Acquired Title: Sword Instructors]
[Sword instructors: You have a knack for teaching sword skills, increasing the chance to inherit sword skills to other players, 10% more damage and speed for sword fighting]
Upon seeing this bonus, Alan couldn't help but smile. The "Sword Instructors" title had been earned during his second year in the game when he had become a veteran and started teaching new players. It was one of the reasons he had dedicated himself to instructing the sword skill to the group of players he had taken under his wing in this round.
After absorbing all the rewards and titles, Alan's gaze finally shifted to the display of his Status.
[Alan D Angello, Male, 27 years]
[Level 31:109550/120000]
[HP: 310/310]
[Stamina: 100%]
[Spirit points: 70]
[Stamina: 100%]
[Strength: E+]
[Agility: C]
[Endurance: D+]
[Perception: D-]
[Intelligence: C]
[Spirit: E]
[Survival Points: 55750]
[four attribute points to distribute]
[You have 2x C rank reward 1x D rank reward 9x E rank reward. 4 x F rank reward]
[Jobclass: Scholar]
[Title: Pyromaniac, Beast Hunter, Sword Instructor]
