Mysteries:Lord Of The Dream Realm

Chapter 3:Friendship

If you found yourself transported into a beloved novel, surrounded by familiar characters and immersed in a world you had once only imagined, the reality of that experience would be overwhelming. The protagonist of the story-someone you've admired and rooted for-becomes your colleague, sharing the mundane aspects of life with you in a way you never expected. The familiarity of the plot, the knowledge of their destiny, and the impending crises that the world would face would weigh heavily on your mind.

Meng Xian, with the rare privilege and burden of foreknowledge, the qualities of the protagonist, Zhou Mingrui, come to mind. Reflecting on the countless hours spent engrossed in the pages of "Lord of Mysteries," Klein Moretti's kindness, resilience, and the complexities of his character stand out. He navigated a world filled with danger and intrigue with both grace and strength. His future was bright, destined to ascend to unimaginable heights and save the world from imminent destruction.

But now, faced with the reality of my situation, I must decide how to approach this unique relationship. Should I seek to ingratiate myself with Zhou Mingrui, establishing a connection that might prove invaluable in the turbulent times ahead? Or should I take a more unconventional path, forging my own destiny while keeping a respectful distance?

The good news is that I've arrived before the plot's commencement. I have the opportunity to build a genuine bond with Zhou Mingrui, to earn his trust and perhaps even his friendship. This early connection could be a lifeline, a means of navigating the coming storm and securing a place by his side as he rises to power. There is an allure to this option, the promise of aligning myself with a figure destined for greatness, ensuring my survival and perhaps even a measure of influence.

However, this opportunity is not without its challenges. The bad news is that the timeline for the plot's activation stretches far into the future-five thousand, maybe even ten thousand years. The primordial creator's awakening, the subsequent destruction of civilization, and the apocalyptic events that follow loom ominously in the distance. Even with the blessing of immortality, survival is not guaranteed. The imminent natural disasters and world-ending crises threaten to extinguish all life before the plot even begins.

My ultimate goal becomes clear: to secure a position alongside Zhou Mingrui, to ride the wave of destiny that leads to Sefirah Castle-the only possible sanctuary amidst the coming apocalypse. This plan is not driven by a desire for power or glory but by a fundamental will to survive. I want to live. The initial dream of living life to the fullest, enjoying the simple pleasures until old age, is still there, but now it is intertwined with the harsh reality of survival in a world on the brink of destruction.

This is not a difficult task. Zhou Mingrui's character is destined to be sincere to anyone who treats him with genuine kindness. Moreover, I have doubled my chances by having the advantage of being his friendly senior.

Yes, since I became Zhou Mingrui's mentor two months ago, I've been helping him whenever needed, and we've discovered that we share many of the same hobbies, allowing us to talk about them enthusiastically.

I'm not a strict mentor, so it was easy to establish a friendly rapport. Without the filter of the Lord of Mysteries' complex personas from the original novel, Zhou Mingrui can be described as a typical contemporary male college student. After work, he enjoys catching up on new episodes, watching videos, playing games, and reading novels. He is a qualified "keyboard" expert on the Internet and loves sharing interesting things with his friends.

The turning point came when Zhou Mingrui accidentally saw me reading a novel during a break, sparking a conversation about our mutual interests and hobbies. That was the start of our deeper connection.

After two months of consistent interaction, I successfully changed Zhou Mingrui's way of addressing me from the slightly formal "Ma'am Meng" to the relatively close "Meng." My next goal is to become even closer to him. After all, Zhou Mingrui had just graduated from college at the age of 22, and I am 24 years old this year, only two years older.