NABC Chapter 364: 293 Acha's Game Cabin
Chapter 364: 293 Acha's Game Cabin
As Fan Yuan lifted the curtain of the arcade, what came into view for the group was a very unique and cozy gaming hut.
At the entrance of the hut was a small water bar counter, decorated with various cool and cute anime character collectibles, but no one was staffing the bar. With a card-operated access door separating the inside from the outside, everyone could only watch what the people inside the hut were playing.
To the east of the counter were four joystick arcade machines, currently showing the very retro "Three Kingdoms Chronicles," with four middle-aged men vigorously jostling the joysticks, clamoring for someone to hand them the ice sword.
Opposite the joystick arcade area were two colorful CRT TVs, with home-use FC consoles in front of them, one being played was
Past the joystick arcade area, you'd find the current mainstream consoles, the Smitch3, PS7pro, and XBOX-SSS, where only a couple was playing "It Takes Two." Also, there was a large racing game pod on the inside, with a man deeply engrossed in a racing game, swaying left and right as he steered.
"Is this place also an arcade?"
Luo Xianyu looked around in disbelief, "There are no coin pushers, no claw machines, and no dance machines either."
"How can those be called games? They are just toys for the socially satisfied. This is a place where boys can experience true joy."
"From the 1980s FC consoles to various mainstream models released in recent years, you could say everything is here."
Fan Yuan said, "The key thing is, for just 30 yuan for a cup of milk tea, you can play here all day!"
"Wow, really? That's so user-friendly?"
Xia Nuo was somewhat shocked, "Just 30 yuan!"
"It's so cheap, yet it seems like not many people come to play."
Luo Xianyu was somewhat puzzled.
"Humph, that's of course because there's a threshold to meet!"
Fan Yuan pointed to a small blackboard on the side and then showed everyone the store's description:
[Welcome to A'Chai's Gaming Hut]
[Purchase a specialty drink and enjoy a whole day of play inside the hut]
[Member price: 30 yuan/person/day, non-members only receive bar service, we apologize for the inconvenience]
[New customers please ring for assistance from staff, only after completing the gaming challenge task within the hut can you register as a member and play inside]
"So that's it, you have to be a member."
Xia Nuo curiously looked at Fan Yuan, "So, are you a member?"
"Of course, I am! Look at this!"
As he spoke, Fan Yuan pulled a medal from his pocket, "This is my membership card!"
"Let me see!" Xia Nuo was very curious about Fan Yuan's medal.
Speaking, Fan Yuan very politely handed his membership medal to Fang You, "Big brother, big sister, please take a look!"
Xia Nuo and Luo Xianyu both leaned in to look at Fan Yuan's medal, which was a gray cross medal.
"This membership card design is also so unique, pretty interesting!"
"This medal looks so simple..."
Luo Xianyu commented, "It feels tattered and worn."
"Because I am a Lv1 member, this is the only kind of medal I could get."
"There's even a level design for it?"
"Yes!"
Fan Yuan said, "The higher the membership level, the more sophisticated the medal. I've seen someone with a silver medal before, that seemed to be for a Lv3 member."
"You're not doing great, Fan Yuan,"
Xia Nuo sighed helplessly and, while holding Fang You's arm, hinted to Fan Yuan, "Your big brother Fang You excels at everything he does. How can you be trailing behind?"
"I, I've only started not long ago, that's why my points are so low..."
"Are there any privileges for higher levels?"
Fang You asked, "Like, no need to queue, discounts on drinks, stuff like that?"
Fan Yuan shook his head, "I haven't heard of that. Actually, being at a high level doesn't mean much—when you mingle and they find out you're a high-level member, they'll admire you more, that's all..."
Fan Yuan said, "After all, our membership levels here can only be raised by completing tasks, and the challenges for these tasks in this store are not easy."
"Completing tasks?"
"Right, complete the weekly challenges set by the staff, and you can earn membership points. Accumulate enough points, and you can level up, save points for higher ranks of medals. Cool, huh?"
"Wow, it feels just like playing a game in reality," Xia Nuo couldn't help but get interested.
"Isn't it fun... Is this the boys' happiness?"
Was it because you think my brother is handsome, no need to go through such official business anymore?
You weren't such an unprincipled girl before!
"Sister, you can't do this!"
Fan Yuan hastily said, "Only after completing the challenge can we enter the games. That's the sacred gaming spirit of Manager Acharya, it absolutely cannot be compromised!"
The store clerk adjusted her glasses, which promptly reflected light, "But if I remember correctly, you also got in because I helped you complete the challenge, right?"
"Ah, that... At least I tried hard!"
Fan Yuan blushed and stammered, "Anyway, sister, you have to let us properly experience the gaming spirit!"
"What are the store's mission objectives? Let us take a look first."
More than the store clerk's dubious identity, Fang You seemed more interested in the game shop's mission design.
Seeing that Fang You had shifted the topic, the store clerk went on to introduce:
"Actually, this student should have told you the rules. Just pick one of these games below and complete the corresponding game challenge."
"I see, so it's a test of gaming ability..."
No wonder they said the threshold is high. If you're just here to try it out, you still need to ensure your gaming level is up to a certain standard.
Fang You and company looked at the game challenges the store clerk brought out:
1. In "Old Man's Ring," defend the tree without taking damage.
2. In "Pure Dark Soul 3," solo kill the hero Guda as the Useless One.
3. Single-handedly play the final chapter of "A Tale for Two."
4. In "Hollow Knight," pass through four gates with five locks.
5. Complete "Soul Calibur" in one life.
6. Complete "Metal Egghead" in one life.
7. In "Lecture Civilization 8," attain victory within 24 hours.
8. In "Warcraft III," beat seven frenzied computers at the same time.
9. Clear "Jump King" with a smile.
...
Are these game challenges really something that normal members can pass?
Even Emperor Youyou found them unbelievably difficult upon seeing them.
"What are all these games? I've never even heard of them!"
Luo Xianyu let out a hopeless sigh, "No wonder they say it's a boy's joy, I don't play any of these games."
"Most of them are action games, just practice and it'll be fine. A few rely more on luck and are quite demanding."
Fan Yuan explained, "However, the points you get for each mission target differ. Generally, the fewer points, the easier it is to complete, and most people pick the lower-scoring challenges against the clerk."
[50. Defeat the store clerk in "King of Fighters '97"]
"Looking at it this way, playing a fighting game with the store clerk should be the simplest, only 10 points..."
"Cough, cough cough..."
At this moment, the store clerk coughed and then struggled to put on a smile, "However, it's still recommended that you pick one of the earlier PVE challenges."
"Why not PVP?"
Fang You raised his eyebrow slightly and then displayed a friendly smile.
"I, I'm afraid I might..."
The store clerk's face turned red, and she looked awkward, glancing at Fang You from time to time.
"Lose control of myself..."
...
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At this moment, Luo Xianyu glanced between the awkward store clerk and the expectant, smiling Fang You.
Suddenly, her pupils tremored like an earthquake.
Luo Xianyu had a bad premonition.
[How many older sisters have you flirted with?! Luo Xianyu is almost losing trust in you! Emotional Energy +500!]