[Phantom] Chapter 9 (Guidance)

Yu slowly got up from the ground… “Ahhh, this feels amazing, am I in the game?” “What the… there's even a plane flying…” “Mm, I really like that building.” Yu howled like a ghost and wolf in the square, occasionally sharing his thoughts, completely ignoring the newbie guide… Yu turned around, gazing at the statue in the center of the square… “If I put my statue here, wouldn't it be fun, hehe.” The first impression the game gave Yu was like traveling to some place. “Dear player, hello. The statue in the square is designed by the lead designer of Phantom, Mr. Ennas Gro. If you want to claim this territory, you need to be more famous than him.” The elderly man nearby said calmly. “Ah, how can you talk by yourself? Are you human or ghost…” Yu pretended to be calm and asked. “I am your exclusive newbie guide. My duty is to accompany you during the newbie protection period. I am an AI program. Once your protection period ends, I will leave…” “Wow, no way!” Yu ran over in disbelief, pinching the old man's face, plucking a strand of his hair, and even counting his teeth… “Damn, how can this be a program? Hair, skin… hey hey, how many days has it been since you brushed your teeth…” Yu rubbed his hand hard, which had touched the old man's saliva. The old man obviously didn't mind and suddenly struck a superhero pose, “This is Phantom, a new definition of online games, and it will continue to bring you more excitement.” “Ahem… may I ask how I should address you?” Yu wasn't interested in this. “Uh… I don't have a name, but I have a program number…” “What is it?” “110” “Alright, I accept. 110, tell me how to play this game.” The elderly man's expression became much more normal and serious. He said, “Follow me, and I'll explain as we go.” “Oh, okay.” Yu followed, walking toward an ancient gate. The elderly man opened the door, and Yu saw the city just beyond it. “The city belongs to you, modeled on New York of the 21st century in the previous epoch.” “Why are all the buildings from the previous epoch?” Yu asked in confusion.“Uh… actually, Phantom has many cities, from the previous era to the future,” seeing the expression on the old man's face, Yu felt increasingly like some player was teasing him.

“May I ask your age?” Yu's words had quite an archaic flavor.

“Programmed to 228 years old, about to ascend,”

“Eh? You can joke too?” Yu became even more interested in this old man.

“I can even do the Yangge dance, do you want to see?” The old man looked at Yu with a blazing expression.

“Alright, alright, I'm not into retro nostalgia~” Yu ran through the door, feeling the architectural style of the previous era.

After the old man came over, he casually closed the door. “Come on, I'll take you to the police station.”

Yu was stunned. “Damn, are you kidding me? Named yourself 110, now you want to take me to the police station? Are you an undercover agent or a secret agent?”

“Uh… don't get so worked up, we're just going to register a nickname,” the old man said helplessly.

“…………”

“110, lead the way…”

Walking onto the street, Yu admired the city night view. It was exactly as described in the history books. Look at these cars, still using wheels. The neon lights and street lamps responded to each other in harmony.