Mystery Paradise: Wishing Power Demon
Chapter 349 - 348: Is There Something Wrong with Liking to Play Games?

Chapter 349: Chapter 348: Is There Something Wrong with Liking to Play Games?

Fun, so fun!

Kokomoqi only glanced at it briefly before she was immediately drawn in. Without a doubt, this machine was a mechanical marvel both in its construction and content design! It utilized three movable bar-shaped modules that represented characters, obstacles, and monsters, with the sky and the ground serving as static backgrounds. Players could control their characters to move forward or jump, smash through obstacles, or eradicate monsters by manipulating the joystick.

The content was clear at a glance, and one could immediately understand what they needed to do, even if it was their first encounter with the game, but it was certainly not simple. The treasures hidden in boxes each had their uses and required skillful application to break through tough spots.

When Kokomoqi secluded herself from the world, what she did most often was think of ways to entertain herself as a means to pass the nearly infinite stretches of time.

She had also built model cities out of sand, complete with various labyrinths and treasures, imagining herself exploring within. However, this method had one major flaw: as the designer, she naturally knew all the solutions, and no matter how she played, it lacked the joy of solving a puzzle.

But now, this game called "Super Olimar" was an entirely unknown adventure!

"Yu wants to play this," she patted the traveler’s shoulder, "What should I do?"

"Go to the front desk to buy coins, then get in line," the person replied without turning his head.

Buy coins? She never carried money with her.

But this was no challenge for a divinity, especially one adept in the ways of miracles. Kokomoqi snapped her fingers and said with a slight smile, "Yu wants to play now."

"Ah... of course, you can!" the person quickly stood up to make room and handed over all of his remaining copper coins to her, "Please, miss, go ahead."

Kokomoqi gently touched his forehead, casting a minor cleansing spell. It could dispel toxins and cure minor illnesses, which was a fair exchange for his generosity.

Then she sat in front of the machine and inserted the copper coin—she also noticed that these game tokens were not common currency but were specifically minted, with "Paradise" inscribed on the front. This suggested that the Paradise Sect owned more than one metal foundry, or they wouldn’t go to such lengths.

As the game character with a distinctively big nose emerged from the plains, the game officially began.

Half an hour later, Kokomoqi left her seat, thoroughly satisfied.

The game was fantastic!

Although she had completed the entire course, there were still many branching levels she hadn’t visited, and some treasures she hadn’t fully collected. Clearly, there was still much to play.

"Wow, you’re so awesome... you actually completed Super Olimar?"

Someone behind her exclaimed with admiration.

Kokomoqi turned around and saw a large crowd gathered around the machine, evidently having watched her challenge the formidable foes all the way through.

"So that’s how you use the Flash-Bang Ray; I’ve learned something new."

"Miss, do you want to challenge the hardest game here?"

Kokomoqi’s interest was immediately piqued, "Oh? Where is it?"

"Right at the front of the hall, called Absolute Shadow Warrior."

She slightly lifted the corners of her mouth, "Then... Yu will give it a try."

...

"Phew... the roller coaster was truly thrilling!" Two hours later, everyone gathered back at the entrance of Paradise as agreed, many still talking non-stop about their astounding experiences.

"The captain truly deserves to be a Royal Guard, to be able to sit up there so calmly."

"Heh, such speed and height are nothing to me," Ryan laughed, I’ve experienced even more wondrous things.

"But speaking of which, hasn’t Kokomoqi arrived late?" someone looked around. "It’s already over two hours and ten minutes."

Ryan glanced at the clock near the gate and said, "Let’s wait a little longer, she might have been captivated by some attraction."

Ten minutes...

Twenty minutes...

However, after another half an hour had passed, the Goddess was still nowhere to be seen.

Now, everyone started to get nervous.

After all, the divinities that shelter humanity are worthy of respect; they are also the resistance’s trump card against the Longjiu Family, and their personal safety and importance go without saying.

"Shall we go look for her?" suggested a soldier.

Gazing at the bustling entrance, Ryan realized that was not a suitable option. He made a quick decision, "You all stay here, don’t leave until she’s been seen. I’ll go inform Chao of the Paradise Sect!"

...

By 8 PM, the theme park had reached closing time. The newly repaired kerosene street lamps were lit one by one, guiding travelers on their way back to the city.

But that did not mean all the park’s attractions were closed; mainly, large mechanical rides like the roller coaster were shut down, while places like the snack street and park hotels would still operate as usual, and some small game halls would often stay open until after midnight.

Chaoyang "found" Kokomoqi in a gaming hall called "Demons and Underground Castle."

As the ruler of The Divine Country, he was very clear about everyone’s movements, and because of her innate domain, the Magic Goddess shone brightly like the stars at night. Therefore, when Ryan approached him and explained the situation, it took less than a second for Chaoyang to pinpoint Kokomoqi’s location. He didn’t go to find her right away for a simple reason: she faced no threat. The only reason she hadn’t joined them on time was that she got too absorbed in the games, forgetting all about time.

Even now, she was still focused on the game in her hands.

"Twenty points!"

Kokomoqi announced loudly as the dice landed.

"Amazing, another great success!"

"Your luck is just too good!" her teammates who were playing with her applauded one after another.

Chaoyang stood behind her, dumbfounded... Although he had known early on that she forgot the time because she was enjoying the park, he hadn’t expected her to be so engrossed. Looking at her now, how could she be linked to the Magic Goddess who used to take a senior’s stance and looked indifferently at worldly changes?

And were the games here really that enjoyable? To Chaoyang, most of the facilities in the park were just scaled-down versions of those on Earth. Due to the lack of electricity, the roller coaster had to be pulled by a diesel engine, climbing slowly; the scrolling design of arcade games was certainly eye-catching, but it was still an inferior substitute for an electronic display. Also, the tabletop game in front of her depended mainly on narrative improvisation by the game master to advance the story, clearly lacking somewhat compared to open-world computer games.

For ordinary people who have never experienced a comprehensive amusement park, it was indeed very attractive. But divinities not only live long but also have high sensory thresholds. Plus, the world’s recreational activities are not limited to games; they should not be so fascinated to this extent.

Unless... it was her nature to enjoy this.

Chaoyang waited until the role-playing game session was over before he greeted her, "We meet again."

Kokomoqi’s face showed no sign of surprise, obviously aware of his presence long ago—or perhaps it was only when the game ended that she became somewhat more like a divinity, "Yes, I never thought that Yu would one day be deceived by a junior, even falling into his trap."

She clearly had not fully let it go.

Chaoyang brazenly said, "You didn’t ask me how much one-tenth of my wishing power was. A contract must be agreed upon by both parties to be effective, so it’s fair for both you and me. How about going out for a walk? I’ll treat you to skewers."

"Okay," Kokomoqi didn’t continue to dwell on the contract. After all, a loss was a loss, and failures don’t have so many excuses, "Yu also has many questions to ask you."