Gold Wave hadn't reacted yet, wondering why he was so happy.
"Cough, let me tell you a secret! You can use items you bring back from the movie world in the real world, such as firearms, gold, or even aphrodisiacs, sleeping drugs, and the like! You can also use them in the next movie world, although some movies have restrictions! However, you can't bring real-world weapons or anything that could be used for attack into the movie world!" The senior explained.
"Ah, so that's how it is! Thanks a lot! I also want to know how to use my points to get stronger!" Gold Wave asked.
"Oh! You just need to search for a software called the Main City System on your computer or phone! It has all the details! However, you can only exchange points for abilities or items. You can't use points to strengthen your body! Anything else?" the senior asked.
"Well, I also wanted to know how to strengthen my body?" Gold Wave asked, puzzled.
"Just exercise or cultivate, that's what our generation does! Unlike the previous generation, who could use points to strengthen their bodies! Kid, here's some advice: don't rely on outside forces. Only your own strength is the best!" The senior said seriously.
"Got it! I also want to know what the Honor Badge is used for?" Gold Wave asked.
"What!" The senior sounded shocked, and quickly asked, "You have an Honor Badge! What level is it?"
"Uh, it's a Level 3 Soldier Badge!" Gold Wave replied.
"Oh! The level of these Honor Badges is based on military ranks, with Level 3 Soldier being the lowest, and the highest being the Marshal Badge! Honor Badges can be exchanged for things that regular points cannot buy! For example... some anime beauties..." The senior said with a longing tone at the end.
"...That's amazing!" Gold Wave said in surprise.
"Of course! As long as you collect enough Honor Badges, you can even resurrect someone or summon a beautiful companion from the movie world! The Divine Dragon will fulfill your wish! Cough, I mean the Saint will fulfill your wish!" The senior coughed and said.
"Resurrection...?" Gold Wave muttered, thinking about someone who had influenced his life, someone he wanted to bring back...
"Okay, is there anything else?" the senior continued to ask.
"No, that's all!" Gold Wave said, and the call was instantly disconnected. He shrugged and started opening his computer, where he found a new icon titled "Main City System Exchange."
Gold Wave clicked on it, and the computer emitted a synthesized voice, "Welcome, Host 8888."
"Uh, hello, I want to exchange some items!" Gold Wave said, still a little confused.
The computer emitted a beam of white light and scanned Gold Wave's body. "Beep! Confirmed. Host 8888 now has 1,100 points and a Level 3 Soldier Honor Badge. However, since the host is just a 'Selector,' weapons, bloodlines, special abilities, and cultivation techniques are unavailable for exchange. A 'Newbie's Equipment Exchange' is available."
The synthesized voice faded, and the screen was filled with options.
Gold Wave widened his eyes, seeing that all the items were under 1,000 points, and most of them were very suitable for him! However, his points were limited.
In the end, Gold Wave decided to buy a cubic space ring for 1,000 points, which would allow him to store items. He still had 100 points left, which he spent on a bottle of wound spray for treating tearing injuries.
"What about the Honor Badge exchange?" Gold Wave asked.
"Beep! The host is still not officially a trial taker, so exchanges are unavailable!" the synthesized voice replied.
"Wait, where are my items?" Gold Wave asked, confused. He'd spent the points but hadn't received anything yet.
"The system will deliver the items within 24 hours. Please wait, Host!" the synthesized voice responded softly.
Gold Wave sighed and checked his phone, finding two new messages. The first was about his yearly subscription, and the second told him which movie world he was heading to.
"Jurassic Park!!" Gold Wave was surprised when he saw the message. He remembered a little about Jurassic Park but couldn't recall the details. Without much choice, he opened his computer to research it.
After watching a summary video about Jurassic Park on a third-rate website, Gold Wave's expression turned grim. The world was dangerous, especially when he saw the Tyrannosaurus rex. He couldn't shake the feeling that facing the T. rex would be a death sentence! Even the velociraptors weren't something he felt confident about.
"...?" Gold Wave lay in bed for over an hour, pondering. Unable to sleep, he got up and washed his face with cold water. He then opened his computer and started watching some self-defense videos, trying to learn some fighting techniques.
It was July 15, and Gold Wave had six days left to prepare for his next movie world adventure! Early that morning, he took out the money he'd saved over the years and bought some exercise equipment (like punching bags). He then called his former boss at the fast food restaurant and quit his job!
From then on, Gold Wave stayed home, training himself every day until he was exhausted, then went to help his friend, Little Fatty, in the evenings.
Time passed quickly, and six days later, Gold Wave was confident that he could take on his previous two selves.
Looking at his stats, Gold Wave was satisfied!
Host: 8888
Strength: 35 (Adult: 10)
Reaction: 57 (Adult: 15)
Mind: 78 (Adult: 30)
Spirit: 62 (Adult: 15)
Stamina: 69 (Adult: 15)
Abilities:
Fusion: Ability to fuse with any creature, gaining partial abilities. 90% failure rate.
Snake Eyes: Can see infrared.
Snake Arm (Left): Arm like a python.
Snake Tongue: Can catch special smells in the air.
Points: 0
Honors: Level 3 Soldier Badge (1)
Items:
Cubic Space Ring: 1 cubic meter of storage space.
Wound Spray: Can treat tearing wounds.
Combat Rating: 45 (Not bad)
Gold Wave sighed. He wasn't planning on training today; he needed a break. He stretched his right hand and looked at the space ring.
"This is really a rip-off!" Gold Wave muttered. Yes, the ring in his hand was a space ring.